Delta County Independent, Issue 15, April 11, 2012

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INDEX Sweitzer opensSweitzer Lake State Park just south of

Delta has opened in April for weekend boating. Starting May 1, the park will be open daily. Due to early season condi-tions, floating debris and unmarked haz-ards may exist. All trailered vessels must go through an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) inspection prior to launching. The ramp will be open for ANS inspection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. If you wish to boat outside of those hours, you must obtain a seal from a certified ANS boat inspector and go through the proper pre-inspection procedure.

APRIL 11, 2012VOL. 129, NO. 15

Hiker helicopteredAn Evergreen man who suffered chest

pains about halfway down the Ute Trail was airlifted from a clear area near the trail last Friday. He was flown to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction for medical treatment and at last report was doing well, Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee says. Bruce Ifft, 64, was headed into the Gunnison Gorge for fishing with a companion when he began to experi-ence discomfort. The companion hiked out of the gorge and contacted dispatch at about 1:30 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies and ambulance personnel also responded.

DCED annual meetingDelta County Economic Development,

Inc., will host its 16th annual meeting Thursday, April 12, at the Orchard City Town Hall. The event will get underway at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments and the meeting will be called to order at 6 p.m. During the meeting, the board will announce the results of the election of directors, as four seats are open. A recap of 2011 will be discussed and members will be briefed on the 2012 budget. The meeting is open to the public; however, voting is restricted. To RSVP, call the DCED office at 874-4992.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

High and dryThe aquatics area at Bill Heddles Recreation Center has been closed for the month of April as a new dehumidifi cation system is put in place. Recreation center director Wilma Erven says a couple of other projects were also scheduled to take advantage of the closure, including replacement of the windows and replastering of the pool. New overhead ducts are going up this week, to be followed by the pool replastering. The pool will then be fi lled, and the plaster will cure underwater. The therapy pool will be painted rather than replastered, Erven said, because she hopes to obtain grant funding to replace, and pos-sibly expand, the therapy pool within the next two years. Twenty years of chemicals and hot water have disintegrated the PVC pipes embedded in the walls, she said, and repairs are not feasible. The aquatics center is scheduled to re-open in early May.

BY PAT SUNDERLANDManaging Editor

Delta city manager Joe Kerby has been offered a job as the county manager of La Plata County. Kerby said Tuesday morning he is giving the offer serious consideration, although it’s “gut wrenching” to consider leaving Delta before a num-ber of “excellent projects,” including the alternate truck route, have been brought to fruition.

Kerby said contract nego-tiations are currently under-way and are probably a week away from resolution. “It all depends on the contract,” he said of his decision to stay or go.

The main selling points, he said, are a “significant” increase in compensation, the size of the organiza-tion and the desirability of Durango, the county seat.

He added that he was not actively looking for the job, and he has no other appli-cations out. It was simply an opportunity that came up and because the pay is so much greater, he felt he should take a serious look. He said he does not expect the City of Delta to try to match the offer.

The Durango Herald announced last week that Kerby was the unanimous choice of La Plata County

commissioners, who brought five finalists to Durango for interviews and a meet-and-greet.

Bobby Lieb, chairman of the La Plata County Board of Commissioners, is quoted as saying he believes Kerby will fit well with the com-munity.

Kerby has served as Delta city manager since April 2010. He previously was the deputy county manager in Douglas County, Montrose County manager and city manager in Iola, Kan.

Kerby accepted the posi-tion in Delta in part because it brought him closer to fam-ily members in Montrose, said Mayor Mary Cooper. “I’m sure that’s still a factor in his decision,” she said.

Delta city manager considers job offer

Joe Kerby

The Delta County Depart-ment of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that a Delta County man has been diagnosed with hantavirus. He’s been hospitalized since March 26.

Hantavirus is caused by exposure to the saliva, drop-pings and urine of deer mice, and is most commonly trans-mitted by breathing contami-nated dust particles. Infection can also occur from being bit-ten by an infected mouse. It cannot be passed from person to person.

When cleaning potentially contaminated areas or trap-ping mice, HHS advises the the following precautions should be taken to minimize exposure:

• Use only spring-load-ed traps for trapping mice indoors. Do not use poison or live traps.

• Spray the area, including areas where mice have been trapped, with a solution of 1⁄2 cup bleach to five cups water (a 1:10 dilution); leave it to soak for 15 minutes.

• Wear rubber gloves.

Well-fitted masks or respira-tors may give added protec-tion.

• Double bag all materials, including dead mice, in plas-tic bags and seal. Dispose of sealed bags, gloves and masks in an outdoor garbage can.

• Wipe up soaked materi-als with cloths or paper tow-els and bag immediately.

• When finished, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.

For further information, call the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165.

Delta County resident hospitalized with hantavirus


Delta County Joint School District #50 is optimistic that K-12 education will be funded at the same level as last year, but that will still leave the school district scrambling to cover a $1.2 million shortfall. The fund balance was used to help cover a $1 million deficit last year. In addition to mak-ing up that shortfall again, the school district is look-ing at $200,000 in increased PERA (retirement) costs.

Earlier this month, the Joint Budget Committee, which sets the budget for the State of Colorado, recom-mended that proposed fund-ing cuts to K-12 education be restored, based on an antici-pated increase in state rev-enues.

The district was initially looking at another $650,000 in cuts before that update from the state capitol.

“This is good news for the district if it comes to fruition,” said district finance direc-tor Terry Kimber. “We have to be cautious, however, as there is still a long way to go before this becomes final with the adoption of the School Finance Act in late April or early May.”

A Budget Task Force was not formed for the school district this year. Instead, principals, district staff and accountability members have been asked to come up with ideas for cutting expenditures and increasing revenues. Pro-posals will be put on the table during a work session with the school board. After weigh-ing the impacts to students and communities, school board members will deter-mine which measures should be incorporated into the 2012-2013 budget.

The budget process culmi-nates with a hearing at the May school board meeting and adoption of the budget at the school board meeting in June. The budget covers the year beginning July 1.

Earlier this spring, the school board adjusted the teacher salary schedule to reflect their 175-day contract. That resulted in a modest sal-ary increase of $170 a year. There is another proposal to make similar adjustments to the classified salary sched-ule which would result in an increase of 10 cents an hour for secretaries, aides, lunch-room personnel, custodians bus drivers, and other classi-fied staff members.

Good news for school funding


On April 1, a three-month training period ended and Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) officially took over management of the City of Delta animal shelter.

“I am proud of what CAWS has accomplished in nine weeks,” said JoAnn Kalanek, the volunteer shelter director.

Since the beginning of the year, CAWS has held a series of Saturday open houses to recruit volunteers to assist with shelter operations. Not only was volunteer recruit-ment successful, CAWS was

also able to adopt out nine animals, including a wire-haired terrier whose leg was broken in a car accident. “We saved that leg and that dog,” Kalanek said, as well as the expense of veterinary care for the city.

During the transition peri-od about 30 volunteer appli-cations were reviewed. That number was whittled down to eight core volunteers, many of whom are CAWS board mem-bers, who will have keys to the shelter. Some volunteers want to do a simple task once a week or once a day, and that’s fine, Kalanek said. The core group will assume the

responsibility of ensuring the shelter is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The rest of the volunteers were divided into teams which will be headed by one of the core volunteers. The teams focus on adoption, fund-rais-ing events, administration, shelter operations and special projects. Each team leader is also a member of the man-agement team, said Kalanek, as she outlined the organiza-tional structure at a recent city council work session.

While the shelter opera-tion relies heavily on volun-teers, there is one paid staff

CAWS assumes operation of city animal shelter

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A2 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 OPINION Delta County Independent

Not here! Not now! Not ever!Dear Editor:

The DCI continues to do a good job of track-ing the BLM lease sale in the North Fork Val-ley. In the April 4 issue of the DCI there is an article by Kathy Brown-ing discussing the meet-ing held at the Hotchkiss High School on March 31. Since I was there, I can vouch for the accuracy of the article. However, due to her limited word count, she couldn’t go into all the details that were dis-cussed during the four + hour meeting. One point that she did make in her article was that the first speaker stated that the county should ban drill-ing within at least a mile, or more, of a water source. If Gunnison and Delta counties were to implement a one mile or more setback, then that would fundamentally ban all drilling because it is practically impossible to get a mile away from all water sources in any of these parcels.

Her closing statement was the quote from the final speaker, Duke Cox, former president of Grand Valley Citizens Alliance in Garfield County, “Not here. Not now. Not ever.” This statement really summarized all the pre-senters’ opinion on the stand that the North Fork Valley and all the city and county governments in the lease area should take with the BLM.

In the same issue of the DCI there is an article by Hank Lohmeyer with the title of “County will aban-don lease deferral option.” This article states that according to Bruce Ber-tram the BLM addressed county concerns in the EA and therefore they will only address prob-lems/concerns with spe-cific parcels. The article also credits Bertram with the statement that only a small minority of the more than 3,000 com-ments received by BLM was from Delta County residents. According to the Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC), 98 percent of the comments were against the lease sale. I know that the towns and private drink-ing water companies and irrigation companies in the North Fork Valley sent in comments against the lease sale. Also many of the ranchers, farmers, organic orchards, vine-yards, and businesses sent in comments against the lease sale. CHC esti-mated 63 percent of the households in the North Fork Valley submitted comments against the lease sale. One additional thought is that there are a reasonably large num-ber of out-of-state land-owners in Delta County. Doesn’t their voice count? It seems to me that Ber-tram was either misquot-ed or there is a large misunderstanding some-

where. It would appear that Bertram’s statement was made to indicate that outsiders shouldn’t have a voice. If that is what Bertram was saying, then tell the Montrose County Commissioners, who have come out in favor of the lease sale, that they don’t get a say in the lease sale!

Do you think that with the additional on-the-ground data demonstrat-ing the problems (disas-ters is a better word) that oil and gas development generates presented at the March 31 meeting, the Delta County BoCC do the right thing by backing the total lease deferral option? Since the BoCC has proven in the past that they seem to know better than us lowly county residents, I know where I would put my money. Or is the problem that the BoCC thinks that if all the hip-pies, environmentalists (defined as anyone who really cares about being able to breathe safe air, drink clean water, and successfully grow crops, cattle, grapes, fruit, and children) and Democrats all get poisoned and/or driven away, they (BoCC) can handle the North Fork Dead Zone because county would be better off without these folks. People unite “Not here! Not now! Not ever!”

Mike DrakePaonia

Proposed SGI, GEC settlement should be set asideDear Editor:

Some of us can remem-ber back to spring 2002, when Tony Gale, a geolo-gist and vice president of Gunnison Energy Com-pany, stood before us in crowded meetings in the North Fork Valley and told us what a great deal the natural gas wells GEC wanted to drill will be for us.

Now, 10 years later, Tony Gale is telling a dif-ferent story. In sworn tes-timony, he said that his firm, GEC, and its “com-petitor,” SG Interests, had signed memorandums of understanding that let GEC stand by silently while SG Interests entered bids on gas leases in the Ragged Mountain Basin. After SG Interests won the bid, the two companies split ownership of the four leases. This agreement was in violation of federal anti-trust laws, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Sherman anti-trust law allows the Jus-tice Department to bring civil or criminal charg-es. In this case, Justice brought civil charges, and it allowed the two com-panies to get off easy: Each will pay a $275,000 fine and Mr. Gale’s legal fees in bringing the case, which he did initially as a private citizen. Why he did it, we do not know.

But what he did is

expose who we are dealing with. The low bids that occurred meant that the federal government, the state of Colorado, and the local counties and munic-ipalities got less money than they would have if the four lease sales had been conducted competi-tively. We all know that drilling for and production of gas puts a tremendous burden on government through roads, regula-tions, public health and the like. And now we learn that the companies that would put that burden on our communities acted to reduce how much money we would get to deal with these impacts.

Then there are the larg-er questions: The BLM, in its attempt to sell 30,000 acres of leases in this area, is intending to hand us over to natural gas com-panies such as GEC and SGI. The BLM’s Montrose office, which has the power and we think the duty to delay or stop this lease sale until it has completed a Resource Management Plan, is rushing toward the 30,000-acre lease sale as quickly as possible.

This is the same BLM office that handled the four lease sales that left the federal, state and county governments here with less money than they should have earned.

Finally, GEC and SGI, under the terms of the

proposed Justice Depart-ment settlement, get to keep the leases their alleged collusion allowed them to get at rock bot-tom prices. Meanwhile, a young man in Utah, Tim DeChristopher, who dis-rupted a BLM gas sale in his state, is behind bars for two years. Put there by the same Department of Justice that has slapped the wrist of two large cor-porations.

We have until April 23 to ask the Department of Justice to set aside the proposed settlement, to vigorously investigate the other BLM auctions these companies have partici-pated in, and at a mini-mum to revoke the four leases that the Depart-ment of Justice alleges were obtained in an illegal manner. Some or parts of those leases by the way, underlie Mr. Bill Koch’s private Ragged Mountain ranches and the BLM land he is attempting to do a land exchange for.

You can comment on this settlement by writing to: William H. Stallings, Chief, Transportation, Energy and Agriculture Section, Antitrust Divi-sion, U.S. Department of Justice, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Suite 8000, Wash-ington, DC 20530.

Ed MarstonPaonia

Robin SmithPaonia

The Constitution as it should be taughtDear Editor:

The weekend of March 31 and April 1, about 50 Delta County folks heard and participated in one of Shane Krauser’s seminars on the Ameri-can Constitution. Mr. Krauser, adjunct profes-sor of constitutional law and a practicing attorney in Phoenix, traveled to Delta from Arizona and the American Academy for Constitutional Edu-cation. He opened with an invigorating history behind the Constitution, but the reason I said that we “participated in”

the seminar is because he quickly engaged the whole group inter-actively as he would pose a particular “what if” situation that made us think, “Yeah! Would that be constitutional. . . or not? And why or why not?” Hands shot up and high energy flowed as people eagerly suggested answers or heard anoth-er viewpoint brought out, and the thinking process continued. He did this with many examples we experienced a vibrant way that our Constitu-tion can be taught. The

day-long seminar was truly in the style of a good classroom and time went by too quickly.

The Delta School Board and superinten-dent have in the past stated, “We DO teach the Constitution; what more do you want us to teach?” What we heard and expe-rienced this weekend is the “what” and the “how” that we would like the Constitution to be taught to our children in public schools.

Kathy SvensonSchool Board Member

Delta

LETTERSLETTERS

Teaching the Constitution is of utmost importanceDear Editor:

Many parents of Delta County have asked this question: “Should we put more effort in teaching the meaning of our Unit-ed States Constitution in our schools?” To me it is of utmost importance for the future of our country, our liberty and freedom to understand our Con-stitution. Dennis Prager in a speech at the Univer-sity of Denver said, “Our ignorance of it, has indeed become a national securi-ty issue. We have lost the why of what American-ism is.” This is true espe-cially since our judges, our lawyers, our police, our legislatures and all of our military either swear an oath to uphold it. An oath implies significant accountability to the people and providence for adhering to that oath. If we fail to understand the importance of keep-ing our promises and our oaths, it will indeed be a sad day for the school children of America.

All of elected officials make decisions about laws that either affect our liberty, or laws that fur-ther government control and excessively regulate property and what people earn. After interviewing many elected officials and candidates, to indicate if they had ever even read our Constitution, which they would take an oath to uphold, well over 50, as of this date, only three had ever read that docu-ment.

The history and future of our country starts and ends with an understand-ing that the purpose of our Constitution was to secure our liberty and

the liberty of our pos-terity while limiting gov-ernment power. Abraham Lincoln said, “The philos-ophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of govern-ment in the next.” I have spent the last five years teaching about our Con-stitution in churches, in schools, in my home, the Boy Scouts and in any situation where anyone will listen. It has become very clear that most peo-ple, especially the youth, have a great hunger for the principles taught in this document.

There are plenty of locally informed people to step forward, includ-ing myself, to teach about our country’s history and the miracle of our Consti-tution. This can be done within the school budget, if the school system will just let the parents and other qualified people get involved. It is clear that the parents of Delta County want this to hap-pen, when some 1,440 signatures were gathered last year in less than two weeks, by parents want-ing this to be taught in our schools. Are you ready to stand forward to make this happen? I am! If you are, then con-tact the school board and schools today. Let us do the right thing for our kids, our parents and our nation. Obtaining a valid understanding of our rich history will allow us to identify that which is not right and implement the miracle our founders’ gave us to aid in making a right choice in regards to correct government. Let us bring back heroism by enriching our under-

standing and filling our minds with amazing sto-ries and the magnificent sacrifice they made in our behalf. Fixing things starts with a basic under-standing of the principles involved, and that begins in the schools and homes of our country.

Gary BarnettDelta

Don’t write off the concerns of North Fork residentsDear Editor:

It is unfortunate that Delta’s Board of Coun-ty Commissioners has decided to abandon their request for a deferral of leasing due to the out-dated RMP. (County will abandon lease deferral option, DCI 4/4/12.) In doing so, the BoCC has taken the path of least resistance, and it’s a poor one.

One would think that the BoCC would want the BLM and the coun-

ty to have as complete and detailed informa-tion as possible to help both entities determine what steps they need to take to protect the county from the gas and oil industry’s negative impacts. The 1989 RMP is based on an older envi-ronmental impact state-ment which provides a very poor base on which to ground such an impor-tant decision as leasing 30,000 acres surrounding our towns. To conclude

that focusing on specific issues with individual parcels will adequately deal with the impacts of this industry ignores the mounting evidence of damage it causes in the communities where it operates. For one thing, this approach is reductionist and almost entirely ignores cumula-tive impacts. The envi-ronmental impact state-ment in the new RMP, on the other hand, will pre-sumably require that the BLM investigate cumu-lative impacts and how they will affect the local economy, communities and our natural resourc-es. The BoCC should be anxious to take full advantage of the NEPA process so that it can be armed with information it needs.

I also take issue with Bruce Bertram’s state-ment that the comments from the North Fork are being groomed to play a role in litigation. The people of Delta County who are writing let-ters are doing so out of a great concern of what will come of their towns, jobs, property values, and air and water qual-ity. The attempt to write off the very legitimate concerns of county citi-zens and their sincere effort to protect what is important to them is pitiful and needs to stop.

Danielle Carre’Hotchkiss

Drop speculative oil/gas leasesDear Editor:

I have been to just about all local meet-ings related to the pro-posed BLM August 2012 oil and gas lease sale. I also did my own limited research by talking to western Colorado based geologists, BLM officials and representatives of the gas industry. After digesting all the pros and cons of the issue I have one question: Where is the beef? Why didn’t the BLM utilize the expertise of federal and state geo-logical services by mak-ing their findings part of the original Resource Management Plan and its successor? Why does the BLM proceed with a bidding process, which is not based on scientific and factual evidence? If it had done so, most likely the entire process would not have materialized at all.

Experts tell me that the Mancos shale out-crops in the area between Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford and is par-tially eroded, thus let-ting gas drain into the atmosphere over a period of millions of years. No overlaying seals exist to trap any potential gas resources. I was also told that in over 50 percent of the privately owned land surface and mineral rights belong to the same owner. It would have

been much easier for any energy company to talk to those people instead of trying to negotiate with the BLM. Dealing with the federal government is more complicated than negotiating with private owners. But this did not happen. Apparently there was no real interest.

Therefore, it is very likely that the widely spread parcels are leased for speculative purposes only. BLM should realize this fact and withdraw all parcels from the lease sale for lack of evidence so that North Fork Val-ley and its communities can return to a normal life without living under the umbrella of anxiety and uncertainty for many years to come.

Ulli LangePaonia

News from Delta Friends of the LibraryDear Editor:

The Friends of the Delta Public Library would like to thank Clubb’s, Daveto’s, Sisson’s Feed and Seed, and City Market for their donations of gift cer-tificates and items for our drawing at the Home and Garden Show. Thanks also to Delta Ace Hardware for the donation of a patio fire pit and the Friends members for donating six Easter baskets! Congratu-lations to our winners in the drawings and all who paid $1 a ticket which will all go back into the Delta Library to buy new books and other materials.

The Friends would also like to announce the addition of a used book store in the basement of the library. Lea Hart, Delta library manager, has donated a small room off the children’s section and the bookshelves are filled by donations from patrons. All proceeds from the book store go back into the library so come and browse! If you have books you would like to donate, bring them to the library and they will either be put into the book store or stored for the book sale sometime this fall!

Delta Friends is also taking new members, so if you are interested in helping us celebrate the 100 years of the Delta Library, or any of our other upcom-ing events our next meeting is May 3 at 5:30.

Come and join us and help us to keep our library stocked and present exciting events and programs!!

Delta Friends of the Library

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Voter expected a better explanation Dear Editor:

When I received my ballot and read Delta Measure 2A, it initially made no sense. I read it a few more times and it still made no sense. In my opinion, based on human nature, most peo-ple who did not under-stand the description of the measure voted no. If you don’t understand something the govern-ment is attempting to change, vote no. There was more space on the ballot to explain the mea-sure and there could have been a mailer ahead of the ballot to explain what the city was attempting to change. Humility does not exist in government so it would have been hard to ask for help. If I don’t know, I ask for help from someone who does. I would have asked for help from a civics or Eng-lish teacher at the high school on how to explain the issues in this mea-sure. Delta government will stay in the dark ages a little longer but in this case, it’s their own fault.

Bill BabbelDelta

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Animal sheltermember. Teresa Kallsen, animal shelter techni-cian, ceased being a city employee on April 1 and is now on CAWS’ staff.

Animal control officer Ryla Pavlisick contin-ues in the city’s employ, responding to animal-related complaints and enforcing the municipal regulations that pertain to animals.

At the shelter, six of the kennels are set aside for the city’s use, with the city paying CAWS $12 a day to board the impound-ed/quarantined animals. Any fines the city collects from the animal’s owner will be retained by the city to offset that cost.

The other six kennels house animals available for adoption through CAWS. Some may be dogs or cats that were initially impounded by the city, but never reclaimed by their owners.

In taking over opera-tion of the shelter at 640 West 4th Street, CAWS assumed annual operat-ing costs of $39,650. At the council work session, Alison LePage, develop-ment director, outlined CAWS’ efforts to obtain

grants to help cover those operating costs. To date, CAWS as a whole has already received $7,154 in community donations and $9,000 in grant funds, including one grant for $8,000. “We are well over halfway to our grant goal of $14,000,” LePage said.

A couple of fundrais-ers are in the works. The first is “Sponsor a Ken-nel,” through which area residents can buy com-fortable beds and sturdy toys for the dogs await-ing adoption. The second is “Strut Your Mutt,” a dog walk-a-thon to be held May 5 in conjunc-tion with a grand opening celebration at the animal shelter. Information on both fundraisers, a vol-unteer application and details about CAWS can be found at CAWSonline.org.

Mayor Mary Coo-per said it sounded like the transition is going smoothly. Police Chief Robert Thomas, who spent months working out the agreement with CAWS, said he couldn’t agree more.

Kalanek promised to return to give an update in a couple of months.

FROM PAGE A1

BY HANK LOHMEYERStaff Writer

Six candidates are running for three posi-tions on the Delta County Ambulance District board of directors. The election is being conducted by mail ballot. Election day is May 8, but ballots may go out to district voters as early as April 16.

Below are brief pro-files of the six candidates obtained in interviews with the DCI.

Pam Baysinger has a wealth of EMS expe-rience, knowledge, skills and a track record of suc-cess that she could bring to the DCAD board.

Between 1993 and 2008, she served the East-ern Plains community of Calhan as fire chief, fire district administrator, emergency office man-ager, and administrator of the ambulance district and ambulance service.

During her service there, she was a key fig-ure in community EMS projects and wrote grants for funding to upgrade fire and ambulance equipment, provide pro-grams to improve train-ing and capability of fire and ambulance person-nel, and to build a new fire house.

Pam is a native of Gun-nison. She and her hus-band moved here from Calhan in 2008. Pam is

an EMT-Int. Since 2008 she has been a state certi-fied EMS instruc-tor at the Delta-Montrose

Technical College.In both 2001 and 2006

while still at Calhan she was honored with the EMT-intermediate of the Year award by the Colo-rado Department of Pub-lic Health and Environ-ment EMS Division.

The DCAD provides “a wonderfully high level of service and value here,” she says. “I am excited about becoming involved again with community emergency medical ser-vices.”

Terry Ferganchick has a 40-year-long con-nection with the Surface Creek Valley communi-ty. Terry was one of the founding members of the group that worked with many others and cre-ated the original Field of Dreams youth sports organization and facility in Orchard City.

She served as presi-dent of the organization for seven years. “We started with nothing at all,” she recalls. “We were out there actually picking up rocks off the ground that became the ball fields.”

Soon, she recalls, there was other help from grant funding,and gener-ous dona-tions of all kinds coming in from across the valley. The suc-cessful effort continues to benefit local youth and their families.

It is that same kind of community connec-tion and involvement she hopes to contribute as a member of the Delta County Ambulance Dis-trict board of directors.

“We are fortunate to have such a high caliber service in a small com-munity. The ambulance service means a lot to everyone here, and we don’t want to ever risk losing that community support,” she said. “I think that I have the time and the willingness to work helping ensure that. We really can’t ever take the ambulance ser-vice for granted, and we need to take care of it as well.”

In a time of tight bud-gets everywhere, Bud Holmes has a life full of business experience to offer the DCAD.

Holmes, speaking with modest sincerity, listed the resume of business and personal experience he has acquired: grow-

ing up in a family of watchmak-ers, he has managed and owned jewelry stores; he has been a

licensed pilot and owned and operated a charter air service, flight school, and airplane rental business; he served 20 years as a Yavapai County, Ariz., sheriff deputy; he at one time ran three hay/cattle operations while living in Arizona; today he farms 36 acres of grass hay at Eckert where he and his wife have “retired.”

His years in law enforcement especially taught him an apprecia-tion for EMS first respond-ers and the work they do. His business experience has taught him the value of quietly observing and learning while looking for a opportunity to offer insight or ideas.

Bud has used the coun-ty’s health care system. “What you have in this community is absolutely awesome. I just can’t say enough good things about it. Every (professional) I’ve seen has been out-standing. They’re not in it for the money. They just want to give you the best care possible,” he said.

Shirls Kaiser has devoted a lifetime to the emergency medical care field.

She began her career by earning nurse aide and CNA certifications from Mesa College. That career led her into teaching and to a seat on the DCAD board of directors.

She taught EMT train-ing at the Delta vo-tech from 1965 to 1990. For 15 years, she was a Colorado Red Cross teacher instruc-tor. She served as an EMT for the Delta ambulance service before the current combined district was formed.

She was appointed to the DCAD board to fill a vacancy in 2006 and won elec-tion to a full four-year term in 2008. As a board member she gets to work in the policy and manage-ment side of her chosen field. “I love emergency medicine. It is where my heart has always been,” Shirls said.

The district is blessed with highly competent and dedicated personnel who work hard to provide the best care possible for local residents, she says. She believes the district has grown to the point of needing two full-time crews at both of its ambu-lance stations, and of needing the local financial support to fund them.

Current DCAD board member Kathie Lester brings extensive profes-sional experience in emer-gency medicine and com-bines it with a heart-felt commitment to her work.

She was first elected

to the board four years ago. Her current work as an ER technician at Delta County Memorial Hospi-tal offers the chance for regular, professional inter-action with ambulance district personnel where, Kathie explains, she sees the results of DCAD’s investment training, com-mitment, and dedication paying off for the com-munity.

“Emergency services has been my life for a lot of years,” Kathie says, adding that the commu-nity’s well-being is an important

focus in her life’s work.“The more you are

involved in the communi-ty, the better your service will be,” she said.

Kathie worked 18 years for the Delta ambu-lance service (now DCAD) and also served with the North Fork Ambulance Service for eight years as an EMT. She has been an EMT-intermediate for over 20 years.

She resigned as an EMT with DCAD in 2008 when she won election to the board.

She believes her experi-ence with the local health care system “would be a benefit for helping the ser-vice grow. I do care, and I do love what I do,” she said.

Kathy Ryan’s 30-year nursing career, continuing education, and up-to-date training as a registered nurse will enable her to make valuable contribu-tions to the work of the Delta County Ambulance

District, she believes. Her professional interactions with DCAD’s own EMS personnel as an emer-gency room RN at Delta County Memorial Hospi-tal have given her a broad and deep understanding of the health care issues and needs here.

She also worked as an emergency RN at St. Mary’s. Dedicated to her profession, she also serves part-time at the Montrose County Jail and helps at Hilltop’s Brown Center juvenile facility in Mon-trose.

“I work with EMS a lot,” she says adding, “I would like to help find ways of improving employee retention” at DCAD.

Help-ing to en-sure that financial resources find their way to medical needs is a key responsibility of the DCAD board. Having nec-essary equipment and up-to-date training and cer-tifications are absolutely essential, she says.

“The EMS system is critically important in a small community, more so than in a bigger one,” Kathy said. “The EMS and hospital always need to work well together.”

Kathy said she would work to see that the DCAD standards of highest qual-ity care combined with community involvement continue in the future.

(Next week: The four candidates for the board of directors of Delta County Memorial Hospital will be introduced.)

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Eric and Lisa Hollem-beak of Hotchkiss are the parents of a son, Clay Russel Hollembeak, born at St. Mary’s Hos-pital on March 28, 2012. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.7 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length. Clay was welcomed home by his older siblings, Lottie and Henry Hollembeak.

Zay and Jamie Bates of Delta are the parents of a son, Aiden Zay Michael Bates, born March 29, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Christian and Ginger Bollen of Rangely are the parents of a daugh-ter, Trinity Fay Bollen, born March 29, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Brittany Aguilar and Chanslor Childers of Eckert are the parents of a daughter, Leah

Chevelle Childers,born March 31, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18.5 inches in length.

Laura and Mikael Kvam of Paonia are the parents of a son, Kasper Josef Kvam, born April 1, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 22 inches in length.

Aaron and Teresa Morris of Delta are the parents of a son, Jayden Jon Prescott Morris, born April 4, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7.8 ounces and was 19.75 inches in length.

Zac and Amy Lemon of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Lillian Lucille Lemon, born April 4, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hos-pital. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

BIRTHSBIRTHS

The Delta County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at the Westmin-ster Hall adjacent to the Presbyterian Church of Delta.

The keynote speaker will be Robert Silberna-gel, an award-winning

editor for the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and author of the recently published book, “Troubled Trails/The Meeker Affair and the Expulsion of Utes from Colorado.” Silber-nagel will reveal in his presentation the actual, well-researched and doc-umented facts regarding the Meeker Affair, often referred to as the Meeker Massacre of September 29, 1879, and the often distorted facts regarding the capture and subse-quent events relating to the five females taken by the Utes from the White River Indian Agency. They were held captive by the Utes, and finally released not too distant from Delta County. They included Nathan Meek-er’s wife, Arvilla, and daughter, Josephine.

This particular event in Western Slope histo-ry was the final conflict which precipitated the removal of the Utes from this area, dissolved their reservation, and opened the Western Slope to pio-neer settlement in 1881.

The author tells the story not only from the perspective of the white settlers but also from the Indians, and brings the Ute side of the story into focus.

Revisit this impor-tant piece of our Western

Slope history and meet the author and historian, Robert Silbernagel, who diligently researched and documented much of this untold story. Save the date: April 15 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 874-8721.

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The family of Joanne Cadrain invites her friends to join them in honoring her as she turns 80. An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at her home located at 1780 1300 Road in Delta. Cadrain lived in the Crawford area from 1988 to 2005 at which

time she and her late husband, Vincent, moved to Delta.

In Crawford, Cadrain was a part of the com-munity in various ways including a Friend of the Crawford Library. It is hoped that all of Joanne’s friends will stop by to wish her a happy birth-day.

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Delta County School District 50J and the members of the Delta County Unit of the Colo-rado Retired Employees Association (DCRSEA) will host a retirement dinner to honor this year’s retirees. The din-ner will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the Delta County Center for Performing Arts and Education. Members of the DCRSEA are invited to attend and your meal will cost $7.00 per person. Please RSVP and send payment to Marcia Hiler at the school district office (7655 2075 Road, Delta) no later than April 25. For questions, call Hiler at 874-4438.

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Easter hoppeningsLaw enforcement cadets from Delta-Montrose Tech-nical College manned the egg decorating table at the Easter EggStravaganza held Saturday at Bill Heddles Rec-reation Center. Pictured (left to right) are Michael North, Aaron Vann, Lisa Maestas, Corey Jenison and Bran-don Grose. About 230 kids attended the popular event. Earlier in the morning, the Delta Lions Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt at Cleland Park. The Easter Bunny had a little competi-tion, as Lizzie Wrich (right), the 2 1/2-year-old daughter of Carrie and Scott Wrich, also sported a fl uffy tail and fl oppy ears.


The board of directors for the Abraham Con-nection/Delta County Homeless Shelter wishes to recognize the many Delta County churches, volunteers and anyone who assisted the shelter in any way this season, all of whom generously donated a great deal of their time, resources and energy to provide food and overnight shelter for those in need. Volunteers helped provide 540 bed nights and 1,571 meals. The shelter was estab-lished to provide emer-gency shelter during the coldest time of the year to men, women and families, and these goals would not have been met if it were not for the vol-unteers who came for-ward to assist with this

mission. Volunteers accu-mulated a total of 5,715 hours.

The community is invited to participate in a thanksgiving prayer service on Friday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Delta United Methodist Church. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

“We are in awe of those who came forward and did not ignore the prob-lem that many in our community are experi-encing,” said board mem-ber Kami Collins. “Let us come together to recog-nize our volunteers and thank God for the bless-ing of this mission and for those who took action.”

For questions, please call the shelter hotline at 773-8290.

Shelter volunteers to be recognized

Supportgroup plansyard sale

The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group is planning a yard sale April 13 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will take place on Rogers Mesa, at 30502 L Road. Follow the signs or call 872-3309 for directions.

Gather yourteam forRelay for Life

Walk on a team for the Delta County Relay for Life and help in the fight to triumph over cancer. The annu-al event will be held June 29 at the Delta High School track. Relayers walk all night and raise funds for cancer research and local patient ser-vices. Visit DeltaRelayforLife.com for more information or to sign up.

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Delta County Independent LOCAL NEWS Wednesday, April 11, 2012 A5

Delta County Health Departmentwill be administering

Tdap and Meningitis Vaccinesto 5th & 6th graders

• CRAWFORD SCHOOL April 16 - 10:00-11:00 a.m.• HOTCHKISS K-8 SCHOOL April 16 - 1:30-2:30 p.m.• PAONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL April 17 - 1:00-2:00 p.m.• PAONIA JR. HIGH SCHOOL April 17 - 2:15-3:00 p.m.• CEDAREDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL April 18 - 1:00-2:00 p.m.• CEDAREDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL April 18 - 2:15-3:15 p.m.• GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL April 19 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.• LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL April 19 - 1:00-2:00 p.m.• DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL April 19 - 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Vaccines are not just for babies. As children get older, vac-cines can wear off. Children develop risks for more diseases as they enter their teen years. For these reasons, they need additional vaccinations.

Tetanus-diphtheria-acelluar pertussis (Tdap) vaccinePertussis or Whooping cough causes severe coughing fi ts that can last for weeks. Ribs can even be broken from coughing. Whooping cough spreads very easily. It can be passed on to infants, who can die from it. This vaccine also protects against tetanus and diphtheria.

Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)Meningococcal disease can become deadly in 48 hours or less, even with treatment. Survivors may have a long term disability such as deafness, brain damage or an amputated limb.

Help protect your students – get them vaccinated at the Delta County school clinics!

Consent forms need to be returned to school prior to clinic date. Parent does not need to be present if consent forms are turned in.

Call 874-2165 with questions.


Pfalzgraff recognizedOutgoing city council member Guy Pfalzgraff was recognized by Mayor Mary Cooper, city council and staff at the April 3 city council meeting. Pfalzgraff has been involved in city affairs for 30 years “off and on,” and said he plans to continue to participate in the commu-nity at some level. “This has been a wonderful experience for me,” he said. “You haven’t seen the last of me.”


The four newly elect-ed city council members may face a challenging task from the get-go — replacing city manager Joe Kerby, if he decides to accept a position as county manager in La Plata County. (See story on page A1.)

Robert Jurca was re-elected to the council by a narrow margin, defeat-ing Gerald Roberts by just 22 votes. Jurca will fill

the at-large seat on the council.

Ray Penick garnered nearly 74 percent of the votes in a contest against Frank Tranchina. Both were running in Council-member District A.

After the election, Tranchina thanked his supporters. “My sorrow is for the city and the plans that I had to make the city better and prettier, one that people would love to come to and stay. I am not saddened at the

outcome, but I see a deja vu in the form of the city council.”

Incumbents Mary Coo-per and Bill Raley were unopposed. Raley got 1,056 votes; Cooper 990.

The county clerk’s office reports a total of 1,333 of the city’s registered voters — or less than a third of eligible voters — cast bal-lots in the April 3 munici-pal election.

Ed Sisson was the only councilmember to sit out the mail-in election.

A measure modifying the city charter, consid-ered by many to be a sim-ple housekeeping issue, was defeated by 17 votes.

Voters were asked to clarify a measure dealing with the city council’s con-tractual powers, to pro-vide more flexibility for the city in entering into long-term contracts.

Delta voter Bill Babbel said he voted against the measure because he found the ballot wording confus-ing. “In my opinion, most people who did not under-stand the description of the measure voted no,” he said. That’s human nature — if you don’t understand something the govern-ment is attempting to change, vote no.

Jurca, Penick, Raley, Cooper win seats on the Delta City Council


A year has passed since Josh Applegate took over food and beverage service at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club, and the arrange-ment has proven so suc-cessful both the city and Applegate have agreed to extend the contract three years.

Applegate is in charge of the snack bar and vending machines in the clubhouse, as well as a city-owned concession cart which is operated on the golf course.

There was just one hic-cup in the lease approval — councilmember Guy Pfalzgraff objected to a clause which grants annual golf passes to both Applegate and his wife.

“That’s a benefit we don’t even allow city staff,” Pfalzgraff said. “It’s not fair.”

City employees are allowed to golf at no charge as part of the city wellness program. The privilege does not extend to spouses.

Applegate said he feels it’s critical for both him and his wife to inter-act with the men’s and

women’s club members, as well as other golfers on the course.

Applegate also requested a couple of other changes in the lease agreement. He asked for the roads to the golf course be plowed to the gates to provide year-round access. On the days the golf course is closed, he would like his rent to be pro-rated since his business is driven primarily by golfers. The contract specifies rent of $550 per month, with $18.08 to be deducted each day the golf course is closed due to weather conditions between the months of November and March.

Councilmember Ed Sisson congratulated Applegate on his “out-standing food and ser-vice,” and city manag-er Joe Kerby said the arrangement has allowed golf course manager Rob Sanders to focus his attention on the golf course itself.

The lease renewal was approved by a 4-1 vote, with the understanding that snowplowing would not be a priority. School and emergency routes

will remain the city’s pri-mary focus immediately following snowstorms.

City renews food, beverage contract for Devil’s Thumb

Just My DogHe is just my dog.

He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;my other ears that hear above the winds.

He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.He has told me a thousand times over that I am hisreason for being. By the way he rests against my leg.By the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile.By the way he shows he’s hurt when I leave withouttaking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry

when he is not along to care for me.)When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.

When I am angry he clowns to make me smile.When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.

When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags.Without him, I am only another man.

With him, I am all-powerful.He has taught me the meaning of devotion.

He is loyalty itself.With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.

He has brought me understanding where beforeI was ignorant.

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Keunesfail toappearin court


Because of a misun-derstanding, Charles and Patricia Keune failed to show up in county court last week to be advised of additional charges of animal cruelty. On April 4, Judge Sandra Miller issued a bench warrant for both the Keunes in the amount of $1,500 each.

After they were con-tacted that night by the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, Sheriff Fred McKee said they prompt-ly turned themselves in, paid their bond and were released. The advisement of charges has been reset for April 11.

The Keunes were orig-inally charged with one count of animal cruelty after a horse died on their Redlands Mesa farm. In pleading guilty to that charge, they agreed to relinquish the remainder of their horses and cows, which had already been seized by the sheriff ’s office. In exchange for a two-year deferred judg-ment, the Keunes are not to own or possess live-stock for two years and to attend anger manage-ment classes.

Sheriff McKee said the district attorney’s office may attempt to “bundle” all the charges into one, a strategy he does not agree with. He believes there are two totally separate situations of animal cru-elty, because even after the horse died the rest of the livestock on the prop-erty was not properly fed or watered.

“The DA’s office needs to consider the circum-stances of the rest of the livestock,” he said.

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Making their markEvery year the Delta Police Department and the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary team up to fi nger-print kindergartners at Lincoln and Garnet Mesa elementary schools. The fi ngerprints are placed in an identifi cation kit that is given to the parents for safekeeping. Above, Offi cer Casey Liles gently presses the fi ngerprints of Ava Shaball. Other participating offi cers included Commander Jesse Cox, records tech-nician Jamie Head, and Offi cers Chad Oller, James Nunn, Greg Birely, Chris Bentler and Dave Parham. VFW Auxiliary members cleaned the ink from the kindergartners’ hands and sent them back to class.

Photo submittedThe following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrifi c Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a respon-sible citizen and student: Anna Gilliam, Sadearah Hanson, Alissa Rosenecker, Jacob Edwards and Nevaeh Angotti-Snyder.

Photo submittedThe following Garnet Mesa fourth and fi fth grade students earned a Terrifi c Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a respon-sible citizen and student: Ben Hayner, Cody Cook, Elena Melgoza and Javier Martinez.

Photo submittedThe following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and fi rst grade students earned a Terrifi c Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (seated) Alexis Blanco, Madyson Bailey, Julian Urlacher, Christian Villalobos, Alexia Bloom; (standing) Gavin Brewer, Isaiah Hodgden and Emigdio Corral.

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With Earth Day com-ing up on April 22, Delta Middle School students are ready to take action. They will be celebrating Earth Week by participat-ing in a variety of activi-ties. On Monday, April 16, DMS students will attend the county commissioners meeting to propose that the county support open-ing a recycling station in the City of Delta. Parents and community members who support this proposal are asked to join the stu-dents at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse Mon-day.

The recycling pilot program in Hotchkiss is very successful, and the students feel it is time to expand to Delta. DMS is also doing a “recycling drive” that day to see how much the school can recy-cle in a day. The school has had a successful recy-cling program for the past three years. Tuesday is “TV Turnoff Day” designed to encourage students to save energy at home, and

to be active. Wednesday students will wear green in support of being green. Thursday students are encouraged to use their “green thumb” at home to help with weeding and other outdoor initia-tives. On Friday, DMS will participate in “Lights Off,” which means that most lights at DMS will be turned off to conserve energy at school. There will also be a ceremony at some point throughout the week to recognize the efforts by Student Coun-cil to beautify the school by planting about ten new trees on the school grounds.

Finally, Delta Middle School is sponsoring a logo contest for the coun-ty recycling program for all K-12 students. Entries are due to Delta Middle School by Friday, April 27. (See accompanying article for contest rules, e-mail Hailey Hancock at [email protected] or check out www.educatingexcellence.com)

DMS promotes recycling, celebrates Earth Day April 22

The creation of the Delta County Recycling Program, which began in February, has been a col-laborative effort between community members, local politicians, and stu-dents like the Delta Mid-dle School Recyclers.

Those students are car-rying the momentum for-ward with a logo contest for students K-12 from throughout Delta County, because the youth of Delta County are the future of Delta County!

The logo and/or tag-line will represent Delta County’s current (Hotchkiss Transfer Sta-tion) and future (City of Delta, the Adobe Buttes Landfill, etc.) recycling programs. Words, logo, or a combination of both are acceptable. The logo may be used on literature, labels, posters, websites or signs at the transfer stations.

Submissions should be bright, inviting and posi-tive. They should be no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches and may be sub-mitted on paper or PDF. Participants (an indi-vidual or a group) may

submit as many designs as they would like. Mem-bers of the Delta County Recycling Task Force will judge the logos.

All submissions must include full names of par-ticipants, the students’ grade, school, teacher sponsor, a primary (par-ent/guardian) contact phone number and pri-mary (parent/guardian) contact e-mail.

To submit a proposal, ask questions, or com-ment contact Hailey Hancock at Delta Mid-dle School, 874-8046, or [email protected]. E-mail submissions should specify “Recy-cling Logo” in the subject line. Submissions can be mailed to Delta Middle School, c/o Hailey Han-cock – Recycling Logo 910 Grand Avenue, Delta, CO 81416.

All proposals must be postmarked by Friday, April 27. Winner(s) will be notified by Friday, May 4. The contest is spon-sored by Delta Middle School, the Delta County Recycling Force, and the Integrated Solid Waste Management Program.

Logo contest is open to kids K-12

Photo submitteAbove are some of the DMS Recyclers, led by Sara Jurca (far left) and Tylor Redden (not pictured). The DMS Recyclers organize the DMS recycling pro-gram, and will be some of the students talking to the county commissioners on Monday, April 16, at 10 a.m. If you support a recycling station in the City of Delta, please come to the meeting on Monday, April 16.

Photo submittedThe following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and fi rst grade students earned a Terrifi c Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a respon-sible citizen and student: (seated) Carter Heath, Joshua Wyatt, Tatem Miller and Damien Zuniga; (standing) Cassidy Hunter, Moses Hager, Rachel Esquibel and Hazel Lancaster.


Innovative farming practices being developed by Uncompahgre Valley producers hold the prom-ise of resource conserva-tion and improved water quality.

Some of the work in this local soil health ini-tiative attracted a U.S. senator here last week to meet with forward-look-ing producers and see an example of the projects that are being installed.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Agriculture Com-mittee and chairman

of the subcommittee on conservation, stopped in Olathe as part of a West-ern Slope swing and got a tour of new irrigation works at John and David Harold’s farm.

The Harolds, a father and son who grow sweet corn and other crops, are using a drip irrigation system. Among the sys-tem’s advantages are less water use and decreased deep percolation of irriga-tion water. Deep percola-tion contributes minerals loading to water runoff into downstream water courses and reservoirs.

The minerals load-ing issue especially has attracted attention from the federal government.

Two years ago, Bennet and Sen. Mark Udall sup-ported a successful local bid for a $1.35 million grant funding commit-ment for on-farm projects to improve soil health and water quality in the Uncompahgre Valley.

That grant program, now available for local producer participation, is being administered by a unique, first ever part-nership between Delta County Economic Devel-opment and the Montrose Economic Development Corporation.

The grant money will be used to support local, on-farm projects and to create a data-base of information on water quality improve-ments and other benefits expected to come from

the work.As one producer told

Bennet during his Olathe tour, “Tell your colleagues back in Washington that we are doing something to improve water quality in this valley.”

Soil health projects catch senator’s eyeDelta County Independent AGRICULTURE Wednesday, April 11, 2012 A7

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BY WEBB CALLICUTTDelta County Weed Program Coordinator

Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) is currently blooming in neighborhoods west of Cedaredge. This weed is in the same fam-ily as the highly invasive leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula).

Myrtle spurge has recently been designated as a List A noxious weed by Colorado Department

of Agriculture and is targeted for eradication. This perennial weed is often found in rock gar-dens and is moving into natural areas where it has the potential to do enormous environmental damage. The plant has trailing stems with fleshy blue-green alternate leaves. Myrtle spurge is also commonly called donkey-tail spurge.

This species is not yet widespread in Colo-

rado, and should be a priority for immediate eradication if found. As with other plants which reproduce solely by seed, integrated management efforts of myrtle spurge must include the elimi-nation of seed produc-tion and the depletion of the seed bank. Combine herbicide or mechanical removal of rosettes with removal of flowering parts from any plants that have bolted.

Although easily removed by shovel, this member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), contains a milky sap that is caustic to skin and eyes. Rubber gloves should be worn when pulling this plant. Hands should be washed after handling this plant. The most effective herbicide is picloram, trade name Tordon. Tordon RTU (ready to use) is available at Grand Mesa Discount and Wilbur Ellis (for-merly Schall Chemical.) No license is required. Do not use large amounts under trees. That could damage the tree.

More information is available at the Delta County Weed Program web page. Go to www.deltacounty.com and click the Services button. Webb Callicutt, Delta County Weed Program Coordi-nator, can be reached at [email protected] or at 872-3090.

Noxious weed now blooming in Cedaredge

Photo by Hank LohmeyerA water saving drip irri-gation system installa-tion for sweet corn on the farm of John and David Harold at Olathe.

Photo by Hank LohmeyerAgronomist Dr. Ron Godin of CSU, right, and Montrose area producer Randy Meaker, center, visited with Sen. Michael Bennet, left, about soil health farming initiatives in the Uncompahgre Val-ley during the senator’s visit here last week.

Photo by Hank LohmeyerTwo dozen area ag producers, ag scientists, ag sup-port vendors, economic development offi cials, and reporters accompanied Sen. Michael Bennet’s visit to Olathe last week.

In April, Real Food Colorado will present workshops on food safe-ty in Delta, Pueblo and Greeley for produce grow-ers. The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Coopera-tive Development Center is sponsoring these work-shops.

The Delta meeting will be held April 17 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bill Heddles Recreation Cen-ter, 530 Gunnison River Drive.

Attendees will receive guidance on the devel-opment of on-farm food

safety plans during a four-hour workshop with Beth LaShell of Fort Lewis College. She is the agriculture and Old Fort coodinator, was well as the project director for managing risk with food safety education and good agricultural practices (GAPs) implementation.

Cooperative Develop-ment Center and Colo-rado State University Extension personnel will be available to clarify technical questions.

Attendees will be given information that

will help them develop documented food safety protocols for their opera-tions.

The program will exam-ine regulations governing food safety and guidelines for measuring food safe-ty. Speakers will provide additional overview on critical points addressed in the CSU Farm to Table Food Safety Webinar (available at TinyURL.com/F2TWebinar). Par-ticipants at the workshop will begin developing a food safety plan for their own operation.

Dinner will be served at each workshop. Work-shops are free, but reg-istration is required. Workshop is aimed pri-marily at produce grow-ers and extension staff. For more information, visit www.realfoodcolo-rado.com; to register, use this link: TinyURL.com/FoodSafeCO.

Delta workshop offers food safety protocols

Many residents are experiencing warm weather and their focus is shifting to summer activities and a desire to head out into the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National For-ests. The Forest Service wants to remind recre-ational users that many forest roads remain closed to full-size vehicular traf-fic and have seasonal restrictions in place.

In spring months when snow and ice begin to melt and retreat on main and side roads, forest gates are closed and seasonal road closures are enforced to prevent road damage and to protect soft road beds. In some locations, road closures are enacted to support wildlife needs. Public access remains limited to snowmobile and/or ATV use in certain locations for the duration of the closure periods, until conditions dry out

and allow the use of full-size vehicular traffic.

Citizens are encour-aged to exercise patience and support for these temporary closures. For-est users are reminded that road conditions at higher elevations or on side roads may require the closures to remain in place. The Forest Service will maintain the status of the closures and moni-tor road conditions. When conditions and wildlife needs no longer require access to be limited, the Forest Service will open the gates to the public in accordance with the respective travel manage-ment plans.

Information on specif-ic road closures and sta-tus can be found on the Forest’s website, or con-tact your local ranger dis-trict office for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National For-ests.

GMUG adviseson closed roads

Makingend-of-lifedecisions

End-of-life decisions can be difficult. The pub-lic is invited to learn how to prepare and make decisions a little easier during “Let’s Talk: Plan-ning Your Healthcare Decisions” symposium, hosted by St. Mary’s Hos-pital on April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place on the fifth floor of the Sac-comanno Education Cen-ter located at 2635 North 7th Street.

The sessions are free. Registration is required by calling 244-8400.

A8 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 OBITUARIES Delta County Independent

Leonard WeissLeonard William Weiss

of Paonia died Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home. He was 68.

A graveside memorial service was held April 10 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia, with military honors presented by Paonia American Legion. A memorial gathering followed at the American Legion Hall.

Mr. Weiss was born Feb. 24, 1944, in Chero-kee, Iowa, to William and Anna (Heuser) Weiss. He spent his childhood in Paonia, graduating from Paonia High School in 1962.

He served in the Unit-ed States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Wiess was a retired Frontier Airlines agent. He enjoyed hunting, fish-ing, gardening, the out-doors, woodworking, lis-tening to music and his pets, Molly and Spook.

He is survived by three stepdaughters, Athena, Miranda and Seka; a

brother, Paul Weiss of Delta; four sisters, Dar-lene Nash and her hus-band Don, and Luella Mackenroth, all of Cali-fornia, Mary Hartwig, and Carolyn Hawkins and her husband Jack, all of Delta; five stepgrand-children; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the Paonia American Legion or any local animal shel-ter.

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Beverly StarbardBeverly Jean Star-

bard of Delta died Fri-day, March 30, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 81.

At her request, no ser-vices will be held.

Mrs. Starbard was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Huntington Beach, Calif., to Samuel and Jean (Halroyld) Conover. She spent her childhood in Dallas, Texas, and gradu-ated from Mesquite High School and Draughn’s Business School in Dal-las, Texas.

She had been a resident of the Delta area since 1980. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels for over 25 years. She was artistic and enjoyed puzzles and old western movies.

Mrs. Starbard is sur-vived by her son, Paul Starbard; a son-in-law, Gary Schaller; three grandsons, Tyler Star-bard, Tanner Starbard and Travis Garee; and a great-grandson, T.J. Garee, all of Ojai, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Garee.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the Delta County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1111, Delta, CO 81416.



Bernice DrakeBernice Rice Drake

of Grand Junction died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction. She was 86.

A graveside memorial service was held April 9 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Crawford.

Mrs. Drake was born Aug. 14, 1925, in Grand Junction, to Lewis and Effie (Nealy) Booth. She spent her childhood and attended school in Paonia.

She married Howard Rice on Aug. 14, 1942, in Delta. He died Oct. 13, 1988. She later married Dale Drake in May 1993 in Paonia. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Drake lived in numerous places in Col-orado before moving to Hotchkiss in 1985 where she lived until moving to Grand Junction in 2004.

She was a member of St. Paul Evangeli-cal Lutheran Church in Grand Junction. She enjoyed needlework, prayer shawl ministries and making blankets for

the Pregnancy Resource Center. She was a won-derful cook and was called “Cookie Grammy” by neighborhood children.

Mrs. Drake is survived by her son and his wife, Danny and Irene Rice of Grand Junction; a daugh-ter, Carol Rice of Grand Junction; three sisters, Noma Vouga of Hotchkiss, Billie Oravez and her husband David of Boise, Idaho, and Jacque Kuta of Delta; seven grandchil-dren; nine great-grand-children; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands; a son, Howard Rice; two grandsons, Anthony Rice and Keith Rice; a sister, Eleanor Tuttle; and a brother Hubert Booth.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 North 12th Street, Unit B, Grand Junction, CO 81506.



Laura ReissLaura L. Reiss, for-

merly of Crawford, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at San Juan Living Center in Montrose. She was 56.

No services will be held at this time.

Mrs. Reiss was born March 8, 1956, in Phil-lipsburg, Kan., to Billie and Betty Jean (Graham) Mansfield. She spent her childhood in the North Fork area and graduated from Paonia High School in 1973. She lived in Crawford before moving to Montrose three years ago.

She is survived by two sons, Josh Thompson of California, and Luckas Thompson of Liberal,

Kan.; a daughter, Cassie Enower of Liberal, Kan.; her mother, Betty Mans-field of Crawford; and two brothers and their wives, Ronald and Lynn Mans-field of Sneads, Fla., and J.R. and Melissa Mans-field of Crawford.

Mrs. Reiss was preced-ed in death by her father, Billie Mansfield.



Marjorie BrownMarjorie Jean Brown

of Delta died Feb. 14, 2012, in Greeley. She was 87.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Anyone who knew Mrs. Brown or would like to hear or share memo-ries is invited to attend.

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Karen Sue GuyerFeb 4, 1957–Feb. 29, 2012

Karen Sue Guyer of Cedaredge died at home on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Whe was 55 years old.Karen was born on Feb. 4, 1957, in Boulder, CO, to Donald Laverne Guyer Sr. and Josephine Helen (Prochaska) Guyer. She spent her childhood in Boulder and later moved to Nederland before moving to Cedaredge in 1990.Karen was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister who will be greatly missed. She will be re-membered by everyone for her kindness and open arms whenever you needed her. Whenever any of us sees a bear, we will remember her.Karen loved her family and being a grandma the most. She loved doing her puzzles and doting on her cat, Cleo. She enjoyed coffee, cooking, collecting bears and friends. She worked very hard at the pizza shop in Cedaredge for many years. When people came by, Karen loved to visit with them and always tried to make them feel better than when they came in for their pizza.Karen is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and Bob Palmer of Cedaredge; a son, JJ Springer of Grand Junction; three grandchildren, Sean, Kiara, and Karen Lynn; sister Joy Gaye Guyer and husband Val Hart; and brothers Richard Eugene Guyer, Donald Laverne Guyer Jr. and wife Mary Guyer, Mark Cruthers and wife Shannon.Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Helen Josephine Cruthers.

A graveside service will be held at theCedaredge Cemetery on

Monday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m.Karen’s family invites all who knew her as the “Pizza Lady” from Pizza to the Limit, to join them in prayer and remembrance. There will also be a gather-ing afterward at the IOOF in Cedaredge to share food, drink, and memories.

Memorial contributions can be made to theSurface Creek Food Bank in Cedaredge.

Mary Evelyn Durbin Kilgore Stewart Coutts: A life lived long, loved and loving.

Mary, to all who knew her, was born Mary Eve-lyn Durbin on March 14, 1921, in Joplin, Mo., and died at Horizons Care Center in Eckert, Colo., on April 5, 2012.

The childhood years

She was the first of three children born to Gabrial Marion and Effie Pearl Durbin. Effie Pearl died giving birth to Mary’s brother Frank. The loss made Mary’s depression-era childhood all the more difficult. She and her sister, Deana Davis (deceased, widow-er Errol of Albuquerque, N.M.) lived with various relatives in Missouri and eastern Kansas for most of her younger years. Both were separated from Frank (Jo) of Ben-tonville, Ark., for all of their childhoods.

Gabrial eventually remarried and relocated to Alamogordo, N.M., in 1937 for health rea-sons, bringing Mary and Deana with him and adding stepbrother Don Herbert (Lina) of Alamogordo to the fam-ily. Mary lived in and around Alamogordo for the next 25 years.

No stranger to work

Mary began work-ing as a secretary in an Alamogordo doctor’s office while still in high school, the first of many jobs she held in a working life that

spanned more than 45 years. Among the many employers for whom she worked were the New Mexico Health Service, the National Park Ser-vice, several banks and the U.S. Civil Service. It was in one of the Civil Service positions that Mary, through on-the-job training, became a skilled technician help-ing operate one of the first digital computers, the IBM Univac, at Hol-loman AFB, N.M. She also founded, owned and operated her own busi-ness, The Emporium, also in Hotchkiss, for a number of years.

Three familiesMary met Robert

Kilgore in Alamogor-do. They were married in 1939 in Silver City, N.M. The union lasted until Robert died at 48 in Delta in 1966, by which time they had moved from Alamogordo to Fruitland Mesa where they raised cattle. Mary and Robert had two chil-dren: Roy Kilgore (Cori-na) of Kerrville, Texas, and Mary Ann Kilgore of Hotchkiss. Roy has two children, Wendy Kilgore (Ken Sharp) of Aurora,

and Matthew Kilgore (Patrizia) of Kamuela, Hawaii. Mary Ann’s daughter is E.J. Widner-Massey (Rob) of Parker.

Mary was working at First State Bank of Hotchkiss in 1969 when she met and married Hotchkiss bachelor Bob Stewart, who farmed on Barrow Mesa. Their marriage was tragically short as Bob also died young.

Mary was soon court-ed by Lazear widower Tom Coutts. They were married in 1974 and lived in Lazear and Mesa, Ariz., for 27 years, until Tom died in 2002. Tom’s children and Mary “adopted” each other and she accordingly gained a large and loving second family. Tom’s daughter Martha Todd (Dick) of Monrose brought four new grandchildren to the brood: Richard Todd (Joanie) of Centen-nial, Marcella D’Orazio (John) of Denver, Ronald Todd (Tara) of Larkspur, and Robert Todd (Robin) of Lee’s Summit, Mo. Tom’s first son, Robert Coutts (Denver) added two more: Dana Coutts (Ann Shimkus) of Den-ver, and Kristen Engelke (Robert) of Centennial. Tom’s second son, Jim Coutts (deceased) added two more: Brett Coutts (Carolyn) of Grand Junc-tion and Tamra Shiflet (Clint) of Fort Mill, S.C.

Mary’s surviving family thus counts two brothers, four children, 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

ActivitiesMary was a past pres-

ident of the Hotchkiss Emblem Club, a past matron of Order of East-ern Star and an active member of the Rogers Mesa Community Club and of the Barrow Mesa Club. She was a volunteer at Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society. She was a strong supporter of school activities for both Mary Ann and for Mary Ann’s daughter, E.J.

She played pinochle with a group of North Fork women for decades. For a while she and Tom owned and traveled in a motor home. Their trav-els took them through Mesa, Ariz., where they eventually traded the motor home for a park model at the Valle Del Oro RV Resort. All told they spent 15 winters there. Mary particularly enjoyed her membership in the park’s writing club.

ArrangementsServices will be held

at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Hotchkiss Commu-nity United Methodist Church, 285 North 2nd Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, and interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Crawford.

Donations may be made to the Hotchkiss High School Music Department, 438 Bulldog Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, or to the Ameri-can Cancer Society.

Paid obituary

Mary Evelyn Durbin Kilgore Stewart CouttsMarch 14, 1921 ~ April 5, 2012

Audrey Faye Foster passed away very peace-fully, surrounded by family and friends on April 3, 2012, at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living in Montrose, Colo. She was 84 years old.

Audrey was born July 28, 1927, to Charles M. Foster and Audrey (Koll) Foster in Alturas, Calif. She grew up in Burney, Calif., and graduated from high school in McAr-thur, Calif., in 1945. In the fall, she enrolled for a year in the business program at Sacramento Junior College.

Audrey worked the next four years as a legal secretary for attorneys in Redding and Sacra-mento, Calif. Audrey was very athletic and played first base on a women’s fast pitch soft-ball team in Oakland, Calif. In 1950, Audrey enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps — she was a training instructor, legal secretary at the Penta-gon, Washington, D.C., and ended her three-year career as a women’s Army recruiter in Cali-

fornia.Audrey returned to

college on the G.I. Bill and received a degree in education from San Francisco State Col-lege, Calif., in August 1957. She taught sever-al different elementary grades for the next 26 years with the Berkeley Unified School District in California. Her favor-ite grades were first and fifth.

In 1977, Audrey moved to Rossmoor Senior Living Complex in Walnut Creek, Calif. Here she enjoyed many years playing tennis and golfing with friends. She loved to reminisce

about her trip to China where she got to walk on the Great Wall. Audrey moved to Delta, Colo., in January 2003 to be near her brother. She lived at Crossroads Assisted Liv-ing in Delta for eight years before moving to Sunrise Creek in Decem-ber 2010.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and older sister, Mary Fawver. She is survived by her brother, Jerry Foster (Sherry) of Delta, Colo.; nephews, Gary Foster of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Randy Foster of Coburg, Ore., Mark Sawver (Pat) of Redding, Calif., and Paul Fawver (Kathy) of Sacramento, Calif.; a niece, Karley Portnoff (Troy) of Klam-ath Falls, Ore.; an aunt, Marge Foster of Yreka, Calif.; and numerous cousins, great-nephews and nieces.

Taylor Funeral Ser-vice handled the crema-tion. No memorial ser-vices are scheduled at this time.

Paid obituary

Audrey Faye FosterJuly 28, 1927 ~ April 3, 2012

Mary Ina MickMary Ina Mick of Delta

died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at her home. She was 89.

A memorial service was held April 10 at Gar-net Mesa Baptist Church in Delta, with Reverend Dick Neale and the VFW Auxiliary #3571 officiat-ing. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Gunnison Cem-etery.

Mrs. Mick was born March 1, 1923, in Modoc, Kan., to Clarence and Mary Jane (Hill) Ben-nett. She spent her child-hood and attended school in Southwest City, Mo., graduating from South-west City High School in 1941. She attended Jef-ferson City (Mo.) Com-munity College.

She married Ralph Mick on May 15, 1943, in Gunnison. They celebrat-ed 39 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1982.

She had several jobs including cook and dietician for Western State College in Gun-nison, welder, secretary and rancher. She was a member of Garnet Mesa Baptist Church in Delta, former presi-dent of Rebekahs Lodge in Gunnison, and former president of the Emblem Club and Lee Marts VFW #3571, both in Delta. She enjoyed gardening, fish-ing, helping others and her family.

Mrs. Mick is survived by her daughter and her husband, Linda and Michael Stahly of Delta; a son and his wife, Lonnie and Clare Mick of Olathe; a foster son and his wife, Harry and Kay Averill of Independence, Kan.; a daughter-in-law, LeeAnn Mick of Gunnison; two sisters, Ester McKlintic and her husband William “Mac” of Neosho, Mo., and Ruby Burham of Joplin, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 40 nieces and nephews; and 65 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Mick; her husband, Ralph Mick; five brothers, Arthur Bennett, Tommy Bennett, Alvin Bennett, Leslie Bennett and John Bennett; and two sisters, Myrtle Bodenstein and Della Small.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Lee Marts VFW #3571 Memo-rial and Building Fund.



John Glasgow Sr.John Ervin Glasgow

Sr. died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. He was 82.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church in Cedaredge, with Pastor Steve Puls officiating. Burial will follow at Delta City Cem-etery.

Mr. Glasgow was born Feb. 5, 1930, in Greens-boro, N.C., to George and Annabelle (Shields)

Glasgow. He spent his childhood in Greens-boro, N.C., and gradu-ated from Oakland High School in Oakland, Calif. He attended a college in Minnesota before join-ing the United States Air Force in 1949 during the Korean Conflict.

He married Patricia Oliver on Dec. 29, 1949, in Oakland, Calif. They lived in the Bay area of California for many years before moving to Delta County 20 years ago. She died in April 2002.

Mr. Glasgow attended the Grand Mesa South-ern Baptist Church in Cedaredge and was a former attendee of the Mountain View Bible Church in Lazear. He enjoyed fishing, camp-ing, birds, his family and tinkering on his property with his dogs and chick-ens.

He is survived by two daughters and their hus-bands, Cindy and Bob Perry of Red River, N.M., and Melody and Len Wil-ley of Delta; a brother and his wife, Dewitt and Mari Glasgow of Fre-mont, Calif.; two grand-children, Ryan Perry and his wife Jodi of Albuquer-que, N.M., and Jennifer Perry of Fort Myers, Fla.; two stepgranddaughters, Cailin and Riley; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Mr. Glasgow was pre-ceded in death by his wife, Patricia Glasgow; and two sons, John Glasgow Jr. and George Glasgow.


Taylor Funeral Service is handling the arrange-ments.

Eva GonzalesEva Everilda Gonzales

of Grand Junction died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Cen-ter in Grand Junction. She was 77.

A funeral service was held April 7 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with Pastor Hector Gomez officiating. Burial followed at Mesa View Cemetery.

Mrs. Gonzales was born Aug. 14, 1934, in Del Norte, to Joe and Pla-cidia (Cisneros) Gonzales. She attended school in the San Luis Valley and Delta. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta.

She was a cashier for many years. She lived in Cañon City before moving to Grand Junction two years ago. She enjoyed her family, puzzles, court TV, solitaire and going to Walmart.

Mrs. Gonzales is sur-vived by six sons, John Gonzales and his wife Evelyn, and Sandy Gon-zales, all of Cañon City, Gene Gonzales and his wife Anita of McAlester, Okla., Joe Gonzales of Pueblo, George Gonza-les and his wife Leona of Las Vegas, Nev., and Billy Gonzales of Grand Junction; two daugh-ters, Christina Gonzales and her husband Moises Pileno of Grand Junction, and Rosie Flores of Phoe-nix, Ariz.; seven brothers, Bobby Gonzales, Gabriel Gonzales, Louis Gonzales, William Gonzales, Jake Gonzales, Allen Gonza-les and Robert Gonzales; two sisters, Patsy Gonza-les and Rosalie Gonzales; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Pete Gonzales; two brothers, Henry Gonzales and Gabriel Gonzales; and her former husband, Pete Gonzales Sr.

View the Internet obit-uary and sign the online

guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.


John SaldanaJohn Christopher Sal-

dana of Hotchkiss died after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in Grand Junction. He was 29.

He was a caregiver and ranch foreman for Blue Luna Ranch on Redlands Mesa for nine years. He enjoyed comedy, photog-raphy, sports, especially basketball, and spend-ing time outdoors with friends and family.

Mr. Saldana is sur-vived by his parents, Stella and Donald Lar-imer; three brothers, Cameron Dunn, Adrian Coletta and Adam Colet-ta; his grandmother, Alta Nelson; an uncle, Jerry Nelson; his grandpar-ents, George and Donna McFarland of Hotchkiss, and Paul and Sally Nel-son of Connaut, Ohio; his great-grandmother, Lois Roberts of Hotchkiss; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Theresa MalinowiczTheresa W. Malino-

wicz of Hotchkiss died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at her home. She was 97.

A graveside memorial service will be held Sat-urday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss.

Mrs. Malinowicz was born May 14, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., to Adam and Maryann Wasielows-ki. She worked as a cake decorator in her father’s bakery.

She married Peter Malinowicz in 1935. They later separated. She raised three children.

Mrs. Malinowicz worked for Motorola and Western Electric in Chi-cago, retiring in 1972.

She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Malinowicz of Hotchkiss; a grandson, Robert Klein and his wife Paula Hodgson of Fort Collins; a sister-in-law, Teresa Wasielowski of Colo-rado Springs; a nephew, Leonard Wasielowski and his wife Karen and their daughter, Carrie of Maryland; and a cousin, Maryann Fornek of Tin-ley Park, Ill.

Mrs. Malinowicz was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barba-ra Ann; a sister, Lucille Wasieloska; a brother, Leonard Wasielowski; two sons, Peter Malino-wicz and Ronald Malino-wicz; and a grandson, Mark Klein.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the Mark Anthony Memo-rial Scholarship Fund #45753, c/o Colorado State University, P.O. Box 1870, Fort Collins, CO 80522.


Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is han-dling the arrangements.

Betty HendersonBetty J. Henderson

of Montrose, formerly of Paonia, died after a bat-tle with cancer on Thurs-day, April 5, 2012, at her home. She was 77.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colora-do, P.O. Box 1804, Mon-trose, CO 81402.

Clifford KobersteinClifford Edwin Kober-

stein of Kennewick, Wash., formerly of Delta County, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home. He was 94.

A funeral service will be held Friday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with James Gall officiating. A view-ing will take place one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Eck-ert Cemetery.


Deborah PlummerDeborah Lyn Plummer

of Paonia died of natural causes at her home on Monday, April 9, 2012. She was 70.

Mrs. Plummer was born Oct. 22, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sam-uel and Jereldine (Sand-ersier) Gilbert.

She married Ken-neth Plummer on May 11, 1985, in Santa Ana, Calif.

Mrs. Plummer is sur-vived by her husband, Kenneth Plummer of Paonia; a sister, Barbara Adell of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; two sons and their wives, Rick and Gretch-en Williams of Utah, and Danny and Beth Plum-mer of Grand Junction; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be recit-ed Saturday, April 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paonia. A funeral Mass will follow at 12 noon.

Valley Lawn Funeral Home in Montrose is handling the arrange-ments.

Denny SpedonDennis Paul “Denny”

Spedon of Hotchkiss died Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was 65.

A memorial service and inurnment with mil-itary honors will be held

at a later date at Fort Logan Cemetery.

Mr. Spedon was born July 5, 1946, in Denver, to Doug and Mary Spe-don. He spent his child-hood and graduated from high school in Denver.

He married Marilyn Morrow on May 10, 1969, in Englewood. They moved to Hotchkiss in 2003.

Mr. Spedon enjoyed hunting and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Spedon of Hotchkiss; two sons, Den-nis “Denny” Spedon Jr. and his wife Samantha of Arvada, and Dais Spe-don and his wife Stacee of Hotchkiss; two grand-sons, Dais Jr. and Devin;

and a granddaughter,

Morgan.Mr. Spedon was pre-

ceded in death by his parents, Doug and Mary Spedon; and a brother, Donald Spedon.



Robert CrawfordA memorial service for

Robert W. “Bob” Crawford will be held Friday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at Eckert Cemetery. A celebra-tion of life will follow at Cedaredge Assembly of God.

Delta County Independent OBITUARIES Wednesday, April 11, 2012 A9

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Photo submittedDelta County dispatchers (front row, left to right) Sharon Grotrian, Linda (Pete) Cunningham, Bridget Spiker and Kathy Steckel; (back row) Connie Johnson (supervisor), Lisa Hebertson, LaDean Faris, Susan Kollasch, Joyce Paul and Linda George provide professional, skilled response.

During National Public Safety Communications Officer Week, Delta Coun-ty Sheriff Fred McKee commends the Delta County 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers.

“Delta County dispatch-ers directed response to over 50,000 calls during the year of 2011,” he said. “These calls included minor traffic violations, fatal vehicle accidents, major fires with structures in danger, homicides, offi-cer involved shooting, assaults and every other emergency that you can imagine.”

Delta County Com-munications Center pro-vides this service to all Delta County emergency

responders and assists with dispatching some state, federal and sur-rounding county needs.

“Our dispatchers are

professional and skillful and their service to our community and emergen-cy responders is appreci-ated.”

Dispatchers recognized

As a landowner, you take pride in your acreage, wheth-er it’s a half-acre parcel with a view of the mountains or a piece of ground large enough to accommodate a hundred head of livestock. You also know it takes a lot of work to keep your property looking good, and that’s where Ander-son Farm Supply comes in. Owner Bob Anderson stocks everything you need to make the job more manageable, from irrigation boots to bulk garden seed. Now’s the time to pick up lawn and garden fertilizer, pesticides, weed killer, tarps and black plastic for your spring landscaping project. Anderson’s also has ATV and backpack sprayers, baler twine, electric fencers and supplies, tillage tools, parts for your farm equip-ment, irrigation dam materi-als, trash cleaner parts and supplies. Welding supplies, oxygen and other gas bottles can also be exchanged at Anderson Farm Supply.

It’s hard to believe you won’t find what you need, but in the event that occurs, Anderson is happy to special order items. That kind of per-sonal service has kept Bob in business for 19 years. Prior

to opening the farm supply store at 453 W. 8th Street in Delta, he worked as a parts manager for 25 years.

Anderson Farm Sup-ply stocks many items and brands that are not avail-able elsewhere locally. Name

brands include Ames, Nor-cross boots, Red Snap’r elec-tric fence materials, Nich-ols tillage tools and plow shares. Their services are also unique. They will build hydraulic hoses and repair electric fencers.

Anderson Farm Supply is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon. Stop by 453 W. 8th Street or give them a call at 874-1125 for more informa-tion.

Know Your Neighbor

Anderson Farm Supply has the tools and supplies you need to keep your operation running smoothly

Bob and JoAnn Anderson opened Anderson Farm Supply 19 years ago, after they saw the need for a store with a variety of ag products and services. “We try to give the best service possible and if we don’t have what you need, we’ll do everything possible to fi nd it for you,” Bob says.

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gun-nison National Forests have a new acting dep-uty forest supervisor on board for the next few months. Bernie Bornong comes to the forests from the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. Bor-nong was the resources staff officer there, work-

ing with the timber, aquatics, wildlife, range and fire programs.

Bornong joins the GMUG to fill the dep-uty forest supervisor role vacated by Sherry Hazelhurst. Hazelhurst assumed the primary leadership role as act-ing forest supervisor when Charlie Richmond departed for a position in the Forest Service national headquarters.

According to Bornong, “I am really excited to be here and to learn more about the GMUG.”

Acting forest supervisor named


The Board of County Commissioners met with constituents about their concerns and dealt with other business at recent meetings.

• Constituent Bob Nei-rinckx discussed prob-lems in a possible real estate transaction with the county.

The commissioners and Neirinckx all expressed their frustration with the inability to arrive at final terms on the county’s purchase of a Columbia Street property owned by Neirinckx. Commission-ers Olen Lund and Bruce Hovde said a deal for the property, eyed for poten-tial future use as space for courthouse expansion, has been pending “for years.”

Neirinckx made ref-erence to some items of personal property on site that he wants to remove, and which have played a role in “misunderstand-ings” over finalizing a contract for sale.

• Constituent Bar-bara Hulet, who lives in

Olathe, asked the com-missioners to consider a resolution she said will help protect personal free-doms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, Decla-ration, of Independence, and Bill of Rights..

The resolution calls on the BoCC to uphold their oaths of office and go on record opposing provisions of the Federal National Defense Authorization Act. That Act, accord-ing to Hulet’s resolution, authorizes government arrest and incarceration of U.S. citizens without due process.

The commissioners said they would discuss the resolution, which Hulet also presented to the Montrose County Commissioners.

• Sheriff Fred McKee received commissioners’ approval on a contract with Justice Benefits, Inc., a company which collects inmates’ suspended gov-ernment payments and forwards them to jails for helping to pay expenses of incarceration. The com-pany keeps 15 percent of its collections under the

agreement, McKee said.• The commission-

ers received a jail census count of 52 on March 19. It consisted of 27 male, 10 female and two Depart-ment of Corrections inmates in detention, and 12 inmates and one trusty in the work release facil-ity.

• In a separate jail item, commissioner Olen Lund reported on the BoCC’s annual jail inspec-tion saying, “It was clean, orderly, and everything was in good shape.” Lund noted a fresh atmosphere in the facility; no menu report was given.

• The board approved a transfer of ownership and

temporary licence permit extension on the hotel/res-taurant liquor licence for Electric Mountain Lodge, using the name Electric Mountain LLC.

• Commissioners and planning staff decided they want operators of the neighboring United Com-panies gravel pit and the Warren Gravel Pit on 1800 Road to negotiate a road maintenance agreement between themselves. The agreement will become a part of the county’s devel-opment agreement with the Warren pit owners.

• The county has been given a one-time offer for a low price on aerial pho-tography. The county’s

current aerial photogra-phy set was taken at a resolution of three feet. A company with a 30-cen-timeter (one-foot) resolu-tion set in full color has pitched its photos, minus public lands, for a price of $5,200. The higher resolu-tion photos could be use-ful to the assessor’s office, sheriff, engineering and road and bridge depart-ments, explained Paul Healy, county geographic systems director.

• Delta County Tour-ism Cabinet marketing coordinator Kelli Hepler gave the commissioners a presentation on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge bicycle race.

BoCC hears constituents’ concerns

GOP picksWrightJared Wright of Fruita was picked by Republicans on March 31 to appear unopposed on the primary election bal-lot for representative in Colorado House District 54, which includes the City of Delta. The Repub-lican assembly for District 61, which includes the rest of Delta County, is set for April 13.


County solid waste coordinator Gary Vance is leaving his post this month for a different job. Vance joined the county just over a year ago.

His resignation came

as a surprise to county administration. Vance two weeks earlier had announced the opening of a hazardous materi-als handling facility at Adobe Buttes landfill. He may be leaving his post before the facility is fully

operational.After discussing the

new hazmat operation at a work session on April 9, the county commis-sioners said there seems no reason at present to delay its opening because of Vance’s resignation.

Solid waste coordinator quits; hazmat opening on schedule

Delta County Independent ACTIVITIES Wednesday, April 11, 2012 A11

Delta High School and Delta County Senior Resource Council are hosting a dance Satur-day, April 28, in the gym at Delta High School, 1400 Pioneer Road.

Delta High School’s junior class is working hard to transform the gym into a magical place for the junior/senior pro-gram the night of April 28. They want to share this special occasion with senior residents of Delta County from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Hosting “A Stairway to Heaven” will be mem-bers of various student clubs, including JROTC, College For Every Stu-dent, Key Club and Get-RDone 4-H Club. They also volunteered to assist with cleanup following the dance.

The business mem-bers of the Delta County Senior Resource Coun-cil are hosting decorat-ed tables complete with door prizes and refresh-ments.

The business members of Delta County Senior Resource Council are hosting decorated tables

complete with door prizes and refreshments. Each senior citizen attending will be presented with a corsage or boutonniere and will have a compli-mentary photograph

taken to commemorate the event. Transporta-tion may be provided to/from some locations. The dance music selec-tions have been care-fully chosen to help the

seniors and their high school hosts dance joy-fully down memory lane.

Please call 872-1000 by Thursday, April 26, to confirm your attendance. The event is free.

Seniors 50+ invited to ‘prom’

April 1 marked a much awaited day for Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS). With three months of training behind them and a world of opportunity ahead, they accepted the keys to the Delta Animal Shelter, and all the responsibil-ity that comes with man-aging the facility. “This has been a truly amaz-ing process,” said JoAnn Kalenak, shelter volun-teer director and CAWS board member. “The com-munity has rallied, our volunteers are stepping up to each new challenge, and we have already been successfully placing ani-mals out of the shelter.”

CAWS has been work-

ing with the City of Delta for the past three months in preparation for the transition. Now, the CAWS Adoption Cen-ter is open and currently caring for several dogs and cats. Grand open-ing festivities will take place on Saturday, May 5, in conjunction with the 5K Strut Your Mutt dog walk-a-thon.

“We are all really looking forward to the strut,” said Alison LeP-age, CAWS development director. “It will be a fun-filled day for all our two and four legged walkers, with proceeds benefit-ing the adoption center.” The 5k route includes a loop of the lake at Conflu-ence Park in Delta and a side trip to a barbecue at the adoption center. The walk will officially start at 10 a.m. and will conclude with an award ceremony in the park. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, dog trick, pet human look-a-like, and most pledge funds raised.

CAWS will also be col-lecting pet food donations at the starting line in Confluence Park, and at the adoption center (640 W. 4th Street) throughout the event. Donations of canned or dry dog and cat food, as well as kitty litter are greatly appreciated.

Anyone can participate in the Strut Your Mutt 5k, with or without a dog.

Pledge forms and event details can be found at www.cawsonline.org and several store locations around Delta County and area public libraries.

“We are grateful to our Delta County sponsors: DMEA, Oxbow Mining, LLC, and Little Crea-tures Pets for their sup-port of this event, and to the many volunteers who are helping with logis-tics,” LePage said. “Mark your calendars for May 5 and come out to show your support for dogs and cats at the CAWS Adop-tion Center.” For more information, contact Ali-son LePage at 901-1628 or [email protected].

Strut Your Mutt during animal shelter grand opening

The Delta County Democratic Party is host-ing its annual Jefferson-Jackson luncheon and silent auction Saturday, April 28, at Westminster Hall, 4th and Meeker, in Delta. The event begins at 1 p.m. and features guest speaker Rick Pala-cio, Colorado Demo-cratic Party chairman. Other honored guests are Colorado Senator Gail Schwartz and 2012 candidates Sal Pace, 3rd U.S. Congressional Dis-trict; Dr. Millie Hamner,

Colorado Rep. District 61; Jessica Garrow, CU regent; and Scott Wilson, Delta County Commis-sioner, District 3.

The theme of the lun-cheon is “One Nation, Many Colors.”

The cost is $25 per per-son. Reservations must be made on or before April 23. Call Susie John-son at 527-6232 or Carol Phelps at 874-7310 or mail a check to: Delta County Democratic Party, P.O. Box 96, Austin, CO 81410.

Jefferson-Jackson luncheon planned

The Bookcliff Barber-shop Harmony Chorus spring show will take place Saturday, April 14, at the Avalon Theater in Grand Junction with per-formances at 2 and 7 p.m. The title of this year’s show is “Give My Regards to Broadway.” The chorus is very excited to feature guest quartet Vocal Spec-trum, 2006 international barbershop quartet cham-pions. The quartet has become one of the most sought-after young quar-tets in the world, with appearances in Germany, Sweden, Russia, Japan,

England and throughout the United States. At 11 a.m. on show day they will present a free per-formance for the chorus, local school vocal music students and the public at the Avalon.

In addition to Vocal Spectrum performers will include the chorus, quar-tets, a Very Large Quar-tet, groups from five local middle and high schools, a Sweet Adelines quartet, a mixed quartet of vocal

music teachers and Lee and Debbie Borden.

Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Children age 6 and under are free. Tick-ets are available in Delta from Vern Dockter at 874-3971 and in Grand Junc-tion at Party Land, Unit-ed Country Realty and at the door. For more infor-mation, check bookcliff.groupanizer.com/ or call 255-9992 in Grand Junc-tion.

Barbershoppers present spring show April 14 in GJ

Dog obedienceclass offeredin Cedaredgeand Delta

A six-week dog obedi-ence class begins next week in both Cedaredge and Delta. The Cedaredge class is offered on Mon-days from April 16 to May 21; the Delta class will be held Wednesdays from April 18-May 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The class is taught by Judy Leonard of K9 Capers and includes basic dog obedience skills — leash manners, sit, stand, stay, come and heel. Behavioral prob-lems such as jumping up, chewing and barking will be discussed. The class fee is $50.

Space is limited. For more information, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923.

Spring intoShape thisSaturday

The City of Delta’s annual Spring into Shape 5K Fun Run and Walk is set for Saturday, April 14. Registration will be taken up to the time of event at a fee of $25 but a T-shirt is not guaranteed. Check-in time is 8 a.m.; the race starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

For more information or to register, call Bill Heddles Recreation Cen-ter at 874-0923.

Discoverthe joy ofpainting

Want to learn to paint? Sign up for a class at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Barb McDonald, a Bob Ross-trained/cer-tified instructor, will show you how easy it is. Each class includes all the materials you need to complete a painting by the end of the day. The class date is Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ll be painting a wet-on-wet oil 16x20-inch landscape. The cost is $70 and you must reg-ister by 5 p.m. April 18. Beginners are welcome at all classes (must be at least nine years of age). Call 874-0923 to sign up.

Astronomerschase theshadows ofthe sun

Join amateur astrono-mer Art Trevena as he takes you on a journey in preparation for the May 20 solar eclipse.This eclipse will be visible in southwestern Colo-rado. Trevena will share his experiences of past eclipses, and explain the best ways to view this rare event. Free and open to the public, his presen-tation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the old Montrose City Council Chambers, 24 S. Uncompahgre Street.

Trevena’s talk is pre-sented by the Black Can-yon Astronomical Society. For more information visit www.blackcanyonastronomy.com or call 856-7716.

Each week a group of North Fork kids and adults prepare and serve a dinner to raise money for a local cause. This group, called the Kid’s Pasta Project, began in 2009. In 2011 alone, Kid’s Pasta Project raised over $10,000 for community organizations through 1,400 youth service-learn-ing hours.

On Monday, April 16, the Kid’s Pasta Project dinner will raise funds for the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center. NWCC is a local conser-vation organization with a 35-year history of work-ing to protect the natural resources that make our home so special, from our clean air and water to the many public lands we all enjoy.

At the dinner, NWCC will be talking about recycling in the North Fork Valley. Come and learn about the new

North Fork Recycling Center, NWCC’s North Fork Recycling Guide, and ways that you can support more recycling in the region.

To reserve your plate, go to the Kid’s Pasta Proj-ect website, www.kidspastaproject.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 985-9220.

Learn about recycling at weekly pasta dinner

Wednesday, April 11INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM, “ARE YOU NEW TO MEDICARE?”,

6:30 p.m., Grand Mesa Oncology, Infusion and Rheumatol-ogy Center, 1501 East 3rd Street, Delta, north of Delta County Memorial Hospital building. For more information, call RSVP Colorado West, 970-249-9639.

Thursday, April 12ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMAN’S CLUB FAMILY BINGO

NIGHT, 6 p.m., Rogers Mesa Community House (corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road). Bring cans to donate to the food pantry. For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

DELTA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC. MEETING, Orchard City Town Hall, 5:30 p.m. light refreshments, 6 p.m. meeting. Open to the public, but voting restricted to investors of $500 per year or more. RSVP to the DCED office by Friday, April 6 by calling 874-4992.

BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624.

POETRY READING, 2 p.m., Cedaredge library. Reading by Kathy Ziola, poet and author of “Feast for the Soul.” Hosted by Friends of the Cedaredge Library. For more information, call the Cedaredge library, 856-3518.

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: David Noe, geology of our area. Public welcome.

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

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progres-sive is 54 numbers for $208, blue is 57 numbers and grey is 54 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

Friday, April 13“BEAUTIFUL RADIANT THINGS,” NEW MUSICAL PLAY by Mar-

tin Durlin, 6:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Reception at Blue Sage followed by the performance at Para-dise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Play runs April 13-15 and 20-22. Tickets available at Paradise Theatre, KVNF or call 314-3457.

April 14-15“BEAUTIFUL RADIANT THINGS,” NEW MUSICAL PLAY by Martin

Durlin, 7:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Tickets available at Paradise Theatre, KVNF or call 314-3457.

Saturday, April 14SPAGHETTI BAKE DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION to get Tyler

English and family to Texas for a brain disorder seminar, 4-7 p.m., Hotchkiss Elks Lodge. For more information or to donate, call 921-5455 or 872-3663.

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, Cedaredge High School. Free immuniza-tions, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions. Free application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid. Call Sarah for an appointment or more information, 874-9517.

Sunday, April 1599 PERCENT SPRING ACTION TRAINING hosted by the North Fork

99 Percent, 3-6 p.m., Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss.

Monday, April 16AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist

Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome.

KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT DINNER benefits NFRIA-WSERC Conserva-tion Center, 6 p.m., Scenic Mesa Ranch. Call 985-9220 for reservations.

Tuesday, April 17BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Paonia High School. Photo ID

required for all donors.FOUR-HOUR WORKSHOP ON FOOD SAFETY FOR PRODUCE

GROWERS presented by Real Food Colorado, 4 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive, Delta. Dinner served. Workshop free, but registration required. To register, use: TinyURL.com/FoodSafeCO.

Wednesday, April 18TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CLUB MEETS, first and third Wednes-

days of each month, 12:15 p.m., U.S. Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta. For more information, call Tom Condos, 874-6667 or www.toastmasters.org.

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, for uninsured children, Cedaredge High School. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid also available. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517.

CHIPETA CHAPTER OF THE COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 South Park Avenue. Topic: “Bats, Buffalo, Stars and Armor.” Free and open to everyone. For more information, call Tricia, 249-6250.

Thursday, April 19BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m.

policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, Paonia Junior/Senior High, 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia.

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Albert Barkowski, Kebler Pass project. Public welcome.

April 20-21SPRING QUILT SHOW, Westminster Hall, 4th and Meeker streets,

Delta. Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Door prizes given every hour. Must be present to win. $2 admission fee. For more information, call Jan Leser, 874-9878 or Corrine Thornberry, 835-4849.

April 20-22“BEAUTIFUL RADIANT THINGS,” NEW MUSICAL PLAY by Martin

Durlin, 7:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Tickets available at Paradise Theatre, KVNF or call 314-3457.

Friday, April 20BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Delta 1st Assembly of God. Photo

ID required for all donors.SAY THANK YOU to the Abraham Connection/Delta County

Homeless Shelter volunteers, 6:30 p.m., Delta United Method-ist Church. A reception with light refreshments follows. Com-munity invited.

Saturday, April 21COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation

Center, Delta. $4 at the door. Bring a snack to share. Music by North Fork Country. For more information, call 874-0923.

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

ROSS ALLEN RELATES HISTORY OF ALLEN FAMILY who settled on Rogers Mesa in 1886, 1:30 p.m., Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum.

Monday, April 23AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist

Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome.

Thursday, April 26SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT, 7 p.m., Stolte Packing Shed, Pio-

neer Town, Cedaredge. Hosted by Surface Creek Vision Home and Community Program. Presentation is a Vision Program requirement for graduation. Family, friends and public wel-come. A reception follows presentations.

Saturday, April 28DANCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 50+, 2-4 p.m., Delta High School.

Sponsored by DHS staff and students, Delta County Senior Resource Council and member businesses. Free admission; door prizes and refreshments provided. RSVP to 872-1000 by Thursday, April 26.

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Swing withcommunityband April 15

The Montrose Com-munity Band will hold is annual spring concert on Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. The concert is free and all ages are invited to share an afternoon of music sure to get your feet tapping. For more information visit www.montroseband.com.

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BY KATHY BROWNINGStaff Writer

The Crawford Town Coun-cil had two pieces of old busi-ness on the agenda prior to the new council being sworn in last Wednesday, April 4.

The council approved an investment policy for the town which was recommended by Blair and Associates, town auditors, and reviewed by Jim Brown, town attorney.

Secondly, the coun-cil approved and Mayor Jim Crook signed the con-tract between the town and Ridgeway Valley Enterprises for the town hall remodel. The contractor will receive $156,164.92. The project has received $139,000 from the Colorado Historic Soci-ety, $25,000 from Friends of Crawford Town Hall and the balance from the Town of Crawford. A subcontractor will begin work on the win-dows by the end of April.

With that, trustees Bill Mosey and Bruce Green and Mayor Jim Crook left the council. Town clerk Jackie Savage swore in Mayor Susie Steckel and trustees James Sorensen, Wanda Gofforth, Larry Kontour and Christie Young.

The council voted to make April Child Abuse Prevention Month, changed Jay Zieglar’s commercial taps to residential taps and renewed Crawford Liquors’ license with the town and state.

Crawford’s new council is sworn in


Last Saturday as the morn-ing sun shone through smoke rising from 80 smudge pots at Delicious Orchards, owner Jeff Schwartz and his broth-er Seth walked the rows of cherry trees to see if the early green buds had survived the night. Checking the blossoms and tiny green cherries, every-thing appeared to have made it through the below freezing temperatures.

This was the first time Schwartz had used smudge pots to warm the air through-out his orchard. The broth-ers put in each large pot a wood log, wood chips, stoker coal with diesel fuel to start the fire. Overnight the smoke raised the temperature a few degrees with the wind machine helping to circulate the warmer air. It’s all about natural physics.

“We think with the wind machine going and these

things going, that we main-tained a three degree advantage for the apricots, plums and sweet cherries,” Schwartz said. That kept the temperature between 27 and 29 degrees, which was just enough.

The brothers will be watch-ing the weather forecast for the next time the tempera-tures will fall into the twen-ties. They know with the help of the smudge pots, their fruit crop will be protected.

Smudge pots protect cherry crop

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Photo by Kathy BrowningRaising the temperature by just a few degrees can make all the difference in having a cherry crop or not for Delicious Orchards. The warmth from these smudge pots overnight from April 6-7 did the trick. The blossom and the tiny green cherry survived the below freezing temperatures.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Dashing for Easter EggsAnd they’re off! Paonia Town Park was fi lled on Saturday morning with a multitude of kids. They made an excited dash in their age groups to grab as many Easter Eggs as they could, sometimes reaching for the same prize. Afterwards they had their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. The annual event is put on by the folks at the Paonia Teen Center.


According to Mike Byers, Paonia fire chief, the depart-ment has, as of this past Mon-day, two four-man crews work-ing on a wildfire up Country Road 265, seven miles north of Highway 133. The wild-fire covers approximately 60 acres. There have been no injuries or structural damage. The Little Henderson Creek Fire had not been contained at all by Monday, April 9.

The Paonia Fire Depart-

ment has been working with the Montrose Interagency Fire Management Unit and the Gunnison County Sher-iff ’s Office since noon on Eas-ter Sunday.

The fire was started by a control burn that got out of control. Oak brush and aspen trees are fueling the blaze.

So far this spring, the Paonia Fire Department has received half a dozen calls on out-of-control fires started by people burning ditches or fields.

Paonia firefighters assist at wildfire

Photo by Kathy BrowningOn April 4, Crawford Town Clerk Jackie Savage (not shown) swore in the newly elected trustees (left to right) Christie Young, Larry Kontour, James Sorensen and Wanda Gofforth. Susie Steckel is the new mayor. She organized a retirement party for former mayor Jim Crook last Saturday. He received a plaque noting his 24 years of service.


The towns of Crawford and Paonia utilized Delta County’s mail ballot election on April 3. Their town halls were open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. to take mail ballots, which were then driven to the county clerk in Delta for counting.

The Town of Hotchkiss was also open from 7-7, but because voters could vote at town hall on that day, the election judg-es worked an additional three hours counting votes. They had 162 total votes, making it a “good election” according to town clerk Marlene Sear-le. Normally, Hotchkiss elec-tions draw less than 100 vot-ers. Once the election judges counted the votes, they were driven to the county clerk.

In Hotchkiss, five trustees were elected. Three will serve four-year terms and two will serve two-year terms. Elected by highest vote tallies to four-year terms were incumbent Carrie Wingfield (122 votes), Jim Roberts (116 votes), and, in a tie, Georgia Hopper or incumbent Dustyn Foster

(99 votes each) will have the remaining four-year term and the other a two-year term. That will be determined at the April 12 town council meet-ing by a cut of playing cards. Write-in candidate and incum-bent Lindee Cantrell (87 votes) will serve a two-year term.

Candidate Mary Hocken-bery received 77 votes, Ralph Sandmann II 60 votes and Jane Wills 41 votes.

Hotchkiss had six write-in candidates—Cantrell, Geral-dine Meyers (four votes) and John Marta, Billie Marta, Larry Jakubiak and Dona Leach (each with one vote).

In Crawford, Susie Steckel ran unopposed for mayor and received 83 votes or 79.81 per-cent of the total vote. Four trustees each with four-year terms were elected—Larry Kontour (78 votes), James Sorensen (60 votes), Wanda Gofforth (57 votes) and incum-bent Christie Young (53 votes). James Chandler received 52 votes and Jennifer Ludwig 50 votes.

Crawford voters approved Ballot Question 5B which prohibits the operation and licensing of medical marijua-na centers, medical marijua-na-infused products manufac-turers and optional premises cultivation operations. The vote was 57-45 (55.88 percent versus 44.12 percent) in favor of the ban.

Mayor Neal Schwieterman ran for his second and final full-term as Paonia mayor. He was unopposed and received 308 votes or 79.50 percent. Paonia’s four new trustees are Ross King (259 votes), Eric Goold (252 votes), Amber Kleinman (251 votes) and Larry Wissbeck (249 votes).

Of the other Paonia can-didates who ran, Bill Powers received 222 votes and Karen Fogg received 132 votes.

Crawford’s new mayor and trustee were sworn in the day after the election. Paonia’s newly elected officials will be sworn in on April 10 and Hotchkiss trustees on April 12.

North Fork sees ‘good’ voter turnout

Susie Steckel Jim Crook

Photo by Kathy Browning

No bikesThe Paonia Police Depart-ment wants the public to know sidewalks are for pedestrians, not bicycles and skateboards. Police Chief Scott Leon is plac-ing two sandwich board signs at different loca-tions on Grand Avenue to address safety concerns for people coming in and out of downtown busi-nesses.

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AA meetingsheld weeklythroughoutthe area

If you think you have a drinking problem, Alco-holics Anonymous can help. There are weekly AA meetings throughout the North Fork area. For meeting times and loca-tions, call AA at 245-9649 or 888-333-9649. Infor-mation can also be found on the website, www.aa-westerncolorado.org.


Inspired by the needs of their distant house-bound grandparent and a great- aunt living in a nursing home, three siblings in Paonia have started a new volunteer program. It’s called “Student To Senior Connection.”

Eliya, Ariana and Kai Sorensen and their moth-er and adult sponsor Cin-die Sorensen began this outreach in March. “Even though we cannot help our families far away, we can help seniors in our own community,” the two sisters and brother said. Student volunteers are matched according to interests and hobbies with a senior at Creek Vista.

Eliya, 16, is working with a seamstress. The senior is teaching Eliya sewing technics.

A former art professor at Colorado University in Boulder is teaching the students about art.

Kai, 10, helps a senior with gardening.

A student named Wyatt, who is nine years old, plays card games with a Creek Vista senior.

A Paonia High School senior who plans to enter

the military after gradu-ation has been matched with a senior citizen with a military background.

Ariana, 13, plays Scrab-ble with a senior.

Right now, Student To Senior Connection has six to 12 students who volun-teer. They would love to match more seniors with student volunteers. Cur-rently they have volun-teers from Paonia High School, Paonia Junior High School and the North Fork Vision Home and Community School.

The volunteer students will also help service orga-nizations. For example, just this past weekend, they helped put out Eas-ter eggs for the Kiwanis Club at the Delta County Fairgrounds.

The program builds relationships between the senior citizens and students, matching their interests.

With more volunteers, the program will be able

to match two students with one senior or one student and their parent with a senior.

Older student volun-teers will be available for special work days to help the seniors with cleaning tasks.

Both seniors and stu-dents fill out surveys to help in matching inter-ests. “We are hoping the seniors will share inter-esting facts about their lives and teach the stu-dents about their hobbies and interests. The stu-

dents in return will have the opportunity to share their energy and sponta-neity and learn from the seniors,” the Sorensen kids said.

Student To Senior Con-nection has as its goal to “provide companionship, a helping hand and an open heart.”

Students who would like more information or to volunteer may contact Ariana, Eliya or Kai at 527-5528 or by e-mail at [email protected].

New program matches students to seniors

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A group of people in the North Fork Valley are hosting a 99 Percent Spring Action Training session this Sunday, 3-6 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss. The training will be given by 99 Per-cent Spring, a national

group that grew out of Occupy Wall Street and the fight for workers in Madison, Wis.

Sign up for the 99 Percent Spring Action Training in Hotchkiss at http://civic.moveon.org/event/99spring/129130.

Workshop on activism offered in Hotchkiss

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Pantry driveNorth Fork Vision Home and Community Program Student Council held a pantry drive to help restock the kitchen of one of the families enrolled in the program, Kirk and Sarah Morgan, who had a house fi re earlier this year. Pictured getting the supplies boxed up from left to right are Lily Stedman, Jasmine Beardslee, Ariana Sorensen, Emma Stedman, Miranda Eyler and Eliya Sorensen.

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Playwright Marty Durlin learned of Emma Goldman in the 1970s. Goldman, who lived from 1869-1940, was an anar-chist. Goldman came to New York City in the 1880s from Russia. She became a popular and sometimes hated advo-cate for the anarchist movement in the United States. She toured the country attracting thou-sands with her message of the anarchist philoso-phy, women’s rights and workers’ rights.

Durlin’s research of Goldman’s life included her autobiography, the biography “Love, Anar-chy and Emma Goldman” by Candace Falk, “In Prison” by Kate Richards O’Hare and the Emma Goldman Papers Project in Berkeley, Calif.

From her research, Durlin was drawn to

write her musical play on the occasion of Gold-man’s 50th birthday, June 27, 1919. She was incarcerated with a two-year sentence in the Mis-souri State Penitentiary for Women for speaking against the draft dur-ing World War I. In the neighboring cell, was Kate Richards O’Hare a socialist found guilty of “seditious utterances.” The two women with different political views

became friends in prison.In Durlin’s play, Sally

Kane, executive director of KVNF, portrays Gold-man and Ellen Hutto, singer and musician, is O’Hare.

The musical’s title comes from Goldman who wrote, “I want free-dom, the right to self-expression, everybody’s right to beautiful, radi-ant things.”

Durlin also loved the sentiment behind Gold-man’s statement, “I don’t want to be in your revolu-tion if I can’t dance.” The story behind the comment recalls when Goldman was dancing at a party, and serious-minded com-rades took offense. But, Goldman believed the whole point of anarchism was freedom. She wasn’t going to give up her right to expression and joy.

“Politics should not be all serious,” Durlin said recently. “Life needs to

have fun and art in it, particularly art.”

Durlin found Goldman did not want religion, government or society telling her what to do. If Goldman was alive today, she might be considered a cross between a liber-tarian and an “occupier.”

“I admired her cour-age. She really was fear-less. She was bold and witty and a riveting ora-tor,” Durlin said. For 10 years Goldman toured the U.S. Her audiences could swell to 25,000 peo-ple in attendance — some who came to boo ended up admiring her.

Goldman’s father was an authoritarian and likely responsible for her setting a different course for her philosophy and life.

Imprisoned twice and jailed many times, Gold-man would rather be in prison than muzzled.

She was deported in 1919, returning to Rus-sia. At first excited about the revolution there, she soon found out that Lenin was not for free speech. She left her mother coun-try, preferring Europe and Canada, and penned a book on her disillusion-ment about the Bolshevik Revolution.

For Durlin, this musi-cal play set in the wom-en’s penitentiary gave her an opportunity to write for an all female cast. She wanted to show how women take care of one another under hor-rible circumstances.

“It’s been an excit-ing project,” Durlin said. “And not like anything I’ve done before.” Dur-lin composed 34 pieces of music for the play.

“Beautiful Radiant Things” opens this Fri-

day, April 13, with a gala reception at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts at 6 p.m. with the production at The Paradise Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Other perfor-mances at The Paradise Theatre will be Saturday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m., Friday-Saturday, April 20-21, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 22, at

2 p.m. Tickets are available

at KVNF and The Para-dise Theatre.

The musical will be performed in Carbondale on April 18, Boulder on April 28 and Denver on April 29.

For more informa-tion, call Marty Durlin at 527-3037 or [email protected].

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Each year the Ute Trails Car Club offers a group vacation with Dia-mond Tours Inc. This coming Sept. 21 through Oct 1, the car club invites people to join them in a trip by Motorcoach to Biloxi and New Orleans. The cost for the 11 days and 10 nights tour is $795 per person, double occupancy. Upon sign-ing, a $75 deposit is due. Single occupancy is $330 extra. Final payment is

due July 15.The 10 nights of lodg-

ing includes four consec-utive nights at a casino hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ten break-fasts and eight dinners are included.

The motorcoach departs from Butch’s Restaurant in Paonia at 8 a.m., then Safeway Foods in Delta and Starv-ing Arvins in Clifton.

The tour includes vis-its to the Smoky Hill Museum in Salina, Kan., and The Sixth Floor

Museum at the former Texas School Book Depos-itory in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to the life and death of President John F. Kennedy. Guided tours are offered of the historic Bay St. Louis Depot and St. Rose De Lima Church with shopping along Old Town Main Street.

On day seven, travel-lers arrive in New Orleans for a guided tour plus free time in the famous French Quarter.

On the way back, the group stops at the Muse-um of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas, and the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita, Kan. The trav-ellers arrive back home Oct. 1.

For more information and reservations contact Ellen Smith at 527-3990.

Ute Trail Car Club offers a Gulf Coast Casino tour

Come get your groove on the Cuban and Brazil-ian way! Ashley Natalya will be teaching the Samba at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia every Tuesday April 17 - June 26 from 5-6:15 p.m.

The class will cul-minate with a Samba parade at the Cherry Days Festival. No experi-

ence necessary, and it’s a great workout and a lot of fun. Class fee is $8 drop-in or a five-punch card for $35.

Natalya is a graduate of dance ethnology and dance movement thera-py. She has been study-ing Brazilian and Cuban dance for the last 17 years. For questions, call her at (303) 718-2456.

Learn to Samba

Marty Durlin

Photo submitted by Cathy Cheatham

Ribbon cutting for teen centerLast week, the Crawford Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for the Crawford Friends Church Teen Activity Center at First and Elm. The center, led by J.P. Dutton, is serving grades seven through 12 meeting Sunday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting time will change on Wednesday, May 30, to 7-8:30 p.m. All teens are welcome.

Air Force Airman Stacy R. McRobbie grad-uated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military dis-cipline and studies, Air Force core values, physi-cal fitness, and basic war-fare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an asso-ciate in applied science degree through the Com-munity College of the Air Force.

McRobbie is the daugh-ter of Tamara Spano of Paonia and Shaun Spano of Hotchkiss.

She is a 2006 graduate of Paonia High School.

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Kids’ Pasta Project to help recycling

On Monday, April 16, the Kid’s Pasta Project dinner will be raising funds for the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center.

At the dinner, repre-sentatives from the Con-servation Center will be talking about recycling in the North Fork Val-ley. Learn about the new North Fork Recycling Center, the Center’s recy-cling guide, and ways that you can support more recycling in the region.

The dinner begins at 6 p.m. at Scenic Mesa Ranch. To reserve a seat, visit the Kid’s Pasta Project website at www.kidspastaproject.org, e-mail [email protected] or call Lenore at 970-985-9220.

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Hotchkiss fourth grad-ers are making a differ-ence with their Recycle Club. They are taking col-lected items to the Recy-cling Center at the North Fork Transfer station.

“This small but mighty group under the direction of Mrs. Oxford will start recycling other items from our school. We are very proud of this group,” principal Carrie Coats said.

The entire student body is involved plac-ing items in bins around the school. The students in the Recycle Club sort

the school items once a week.

March 29 was their first delivery at the Recy-cling Center. With Kath-ryn Oxford were five very enthusiastic students — Shayne Bayless, Elsie Vazquez, Shay Glaser, Justin Schultz and Grey Neal.

The students ran from the van carrying garbage bags full of plastic bot-tles, broken down card-board boxes and tubs of papers from the school office up the steps to the platform next to the recy-cling bins.

Oxford said the pro-gram was started by

Paul Cranor when the school would take their recyclables to the bins at City Market. When those were removed, the retired teacher drove the school’s recyclables to Montrose and Grand Junction.

“We can get a lot of work done and save the planet,” Shayne Bayless said. “I think it’s really nice they made [the Rec-yling Center] near our school.”

Oxford added, “When you can do this on your Saturday errands and come by here, you don’t need a big storage space. That’s been our problem at school. We can’t collect

too much without moving them out.”

Justin Schultz said, “I think recycling is really fun. I do it mainly because it helps the earth out.”

Grey Neal likes re-using things. “If you’re re-using things, you’re saving trees. And if you’re saving trees, you’re sav-ing the world.”

Oxford is really pleased at the involvement of everyone at Hotchkiss K-8 and invites other schools who may not have a recy-cling program to establish one. For more informa-tion, call Kathryn Oxford at 872-3325 or email koxford@deltaschools.

Hotchkiss K8 has recycling bug

Photo by Kathy BrowningFourth graders from Hotchkiss K-8 made their fi rst delivery of recyclables at the new Recycling Center at the North Fork Transfer Station. The students collected plastic water bottles, offi ce paper and cardboard. Shayne Bayless, Elsie Vasquez, Shay Glaser, Justin Schultz and Grey Neal all work in the school’s recycling program.


Local members of 4-H brought an important presentation to the fourth grade classes at Hotchkiss K-8 School. Tory Welt had heard about train-ing on “Cyber Bullying” at the 4-H Leadership Development Conference in Denver. Welt, District 10 Director, was joined by three other members of 4-H — Tyler Simpson, MacKenzie Katzdorn and Hailey Lofley — in giving the presentation on Fri-day, April 6.

Kids are being bullied even at the elementary school level. “There are quite a few students and kids that aren’t even in school who are getting bullied. You can really see it,” Welt said before the class presentation.

Peer pressure leads to others joining in the bul-lying of kids who are new to the school or younger and kids who are a little

bit different in the way they act or the clothes they wear.

The goal of the presen-tation was to show that

students should not par-ticipate in bullying and what to do if they are bullied.

Cyber bullying can

lead to violence, verbal abuse or suicide.

Welt suggests parents need to monitor what their kids are doing on-line.

Anyone who is being bullied online or else-where should find an adult to talk to.

If someone learns of cyber bullying taking place, they need to take action and report the incident to an adult, prin-cipal, teacher or parent.

Heidi Simpson, Tyler’s mom, was the one who encouraged principal Carrie Coats to bring the information to the Hotchkiss K-8 students.

The students watched two videos about separate incidents where cyber bullying led a girl and a boy to commit suicide.

The message to the fourth graders was to “be proud of who your are” and “treat others as you would want to be treat-ed.”

4-H brings message against cyber bullying

Photo by Kathy BrowningHotchkiss K-8 principal Carrie Coats calls on a student to answer a question during the 4-H pre-sentation on “Cyber Bullying.” The 4-H members who gave the presentation are (left to right) Tyler Simpson, MacKenzie Katzdorn, Hailey Lofl ey and Tory Welt.

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Cocker Kids’ Foundation launches new community project to honor North Fork Valley teachersThe Cocker Kids’ Foundation (CKF) has announced its intention to develop a North Fork Valley Teacher Appreciation Award beginning with the 2012/2013 school year.

What group of people in any community are more important than the local teachers? We believe them to be true heroes, working tirelessly to educate our future leaders. We believe it is time to show them our deepest appreciation. This is week 2 of the 6 weeks that we will be recognizing 12 different teachers in the newspaper from our

North Fork Valley public schools. Each teacher was asked to tell us why they became a teacher or what they enjoy most about teaching.Please take the time to read their stories and make a point to shake their hand and say thanks when you see them about town!

BLAKE CARLQUISTHotchkiss High School

9th-12th Grades2 years of teaching

“I decided to become a teacher because I enjoy helping kids.”

NANCY CARLSONHotchkiss High School9th-12th Special Education

33 years of teaching“I decided I wanted to be a teacher after I worked at Paonia Elementary with Willa Sorensen. I was able to convince one of her students to study and complete his spelling tests. He had stated that he was going to be a farmer so he didn’t need to read or write. I told him all of the things my dad had to do to farm and the next week he received a 100% on his spelling test. I enjoy watching students accomplish something that they thought they couldn’t”

TARA COXPaonia Elementary

3rd-4th Grades15 years of teaching

“I became a teacher because I didn’t like school as a student, but I had some great teachers that motivated me to be my best. I hope I can give that to my stu-dents.”

SAM COXCrawford School2nd Grade & P.E.

16 years of teaching

“My enjoyment of working with children and watching them ac-quire new skills is what lead me to teaching. To this day, I enjoy watching the ‘light bulb’ go off in a child’s head when they make a new connection.”

KELLY COWANHotchkiss High School


“My dad was a school adminis-trator and I had a great teacher/coach when I was in 7th grade.”

KRISTA CARSTENPaonia Jr./Sr. High


“I am the 6th generation of teachers in my family, my par-ents were both teachers, and I love working with kids, so it just seemed like the right thing to do. Working with kids every day and knowing you are making a differ-ence in their lives is an important and very rewarding experience.”

ROY CRANORHotchkiss K-8

5th Grade30 years of teaching

“I coached and volunteered at a summer camp the fi rst two years of college and changed my direction from Political Sci-ence to Education.”

ANITA EVANSHotchkiss K-8

5th-8th Science/Math/Reading25 years of teaching

“My fi rst degree is in Natural Re-sources & Forestry, so my goal in becoming a teacher was to bring the natural world to my students. I love the ‘a-ha’ that comes from making learning real for my kids, not just from a book, but from ap-plication and hands-on activities that give purpose to learning.”

TOM ESGARPaonia Jr./Sr. High


“Helping students learn some-thing new is what I enjoy most about teaching.”

ROBERT DAYPaonia High School


“After many different jobs, I fi nally found my calling. I love coming to work every day. It gives me great satisfaction to see students’ successes!”

THERESA DAVISCrawford School

2nd Grade and Special Ed.30 years of teaching

“To get to watch students work hard, gain confi dence, and begin to believe in themselves, is my favorite part of teaching.”

KYLE CROWDERHotchkiss High School


“Growing up with a father that was in education, I was able to see all the benefi ts that surround the profession. I enjoy seeing the growth and success of young people. I be-lieve that I am able to make a difference and want to be able to do this in the future.”

Photo by Ulli Lange

German and Dutch students visitOn April 4 Paonia Mayor Neal Schwieterman met exchange students Henriette Reinhardt of Germa-ny, her friend Svenja Petersen, also from Germany, and Gabi Moet of Holland in Hotchkiss. Henriette is sponsored by the Paonia Rotary Club whereas Gabi is sponsored by EF. There are currently 32 exchange students from all over the world spon-sored by the local District of Rotary International. The exchange program furthers understanding between countries. Svenja took a break from John F Kenndy School of Berlin to spend a few days with Henriette in the North Fork Valley.

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Perspective on springWarm spring days bring work in fi elds and orchards while clear skies and cool night time temperatures bring the sound of wind machines in Surface Creek Valley working to pro-tect this year’s fruit crop.


With more than 530 works of art created by high school visual art students from across the Western Slope on display, the 24th annual Western Slope High School Art Show is now in full swing at the AppleShed Arts Complex and Gallery, located at 250 S. Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge. The stu-dent’s art will be on display now through April 30.

Exhibit hours are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Art students from Delta, Paonia, Cedaredge and Hotchkiss high schools sub-mitted a variety of artwork, hoping for recognition and an array of prizes including cash prizes ($40 for Best of Show, $25 for first place, $20 for second and $15 for third), rib-bons, and the possibility of a scholarship from Western State College (if the student attends WSC).

This year’s competition included 10 different cat-egories — black and white (pencil/charcoal), realistic drawing (non-pencil), col-ored drawing, oil and acrylics (air-brush included), abstract art (two dimensional – all media), watercolor (including airbrush), crafts (all types), ceramics/pottery, sculpture (three-dimensional – all media) and photography (both black and white and color).

As in prior years, this year’s show was hosted by patron Connie Williams, owner of the AppleShed and organized by Delta High School art stu-dents and DHS art instructor Roger Hutchison. Hutchison also offered kudos to; Mattes & More for donating mattes and Jostens for providing the

ribbons. For the past 16 years, the

young artists have gathered at the AppleShed Art Gal-lery in Cedaredge to show-case their outstanding artistic talent and, according to Wil-liams, the show has gotten so popular that collectors from across the country return to the area to purchase the art-work on display.

This year’s judge was Lee Johnson, professor emeri-tus at Western State Col-lege. According to Johnson, “The task of making art is to choose a subject that you know and certainly you have interest in. Once you choose the medium to best express the idea, go about it with passion and intensity, keep-ing in mind good organiza-tion (composition), making good choices about color, line, texture and overall bal-ance of contrasting elements. Work freely, but with a criti-cal eye.”

The public is invited to stop by the AppleShed and take the time to enjoy hundreds of original art objects. Williams also noted all the money from purchases goes to the artist.

Western Slope High School Art Show Winners are;

Best of show (two dimen-sional ) — Frankie Hejny, CHS.

Best of Show (three dimensional) — Dessa Christian DHS.

Drawing–Pencil — Javier Romero, DHS, first; Cleo Whiting, DHS, second; and Alexis Arroyo, HHS, third; Honorable Mention – Natalie Blasec, HHS, Jessica Cheval-iac, CHS, Sydney Roop, HHS and Emily Whitaker, DHS.

Drawing–Black/white, non-pencil —Elena Hanning, DHS, first; Frankie Hejny, CHS, second; and Kaillyn Esplin, DHS, third. Honorable Men-tion – Lane Sanders, DHS.

Colored drawing — Wes-ley Hardin, HHS, first; Frankie Hejny, CHS, second; and Shannon Black, PHS, third. Honorable Mention – Sheila Damazo, DHS; and Shannon Rocha, HHS.

Oil and acrylics (realistic treatment) — Kendra Pappan, CHS, first; Stenton Brewer, CHS, second; and Lane Rob-erstson, CHS, third. Honor-able Mention-Emily Whita-ker, DHS; Louis Esperanza, DHS; and Jessica Chevalier

(2 awards), CHS. Watercolor or airbrush

— Vinny Pinela, DHS, first; Savannah Hussinger, CHS, second; and Monah Rodstrom, HHS, third;. Honorable Men-tion-Ksenia Baumenchia, DHS.

Abstract — Sydney Roop, HHS, first; Natash Garcia, DHS, second; and Devin Speden, HHS, third. Honor-able Mention-Andrea Gomez, DHS.

Pottery — Brie Henrie, CHS, first; Jasmine Claus-er, HHS, second; and Maria Young HHS, third.

Sculpture — Dessa Chris-tian, DHS, first; Sheila Damazo, DHS, second; and Rhianna Hart, HHS, third. Honorable Mention – Dessa Christian, DHS and Julianna Page, DHS.

Crafts — Uuses Medoza, HHS, first; Andrea Gomez, DHS, second; and Daryl Batt, HHS, third. Honorable Men-tion – Holly Hernandez, DHS.

Photography — Joseph Gray, DHS, first; Henry Komi-ves, DHS, second; and Juan Campos, DHS, third. Honor-able Mention – Cherlyn Flon-ries and Cade Gafford, DHS.

High school artists show off talents

Photo by Bob BorchardtThis work by Frankie Henjy of Cedaredge High School was the Best of Show for two-dimensional works at the Western Slope High School Art Show at the AppleShed in Cedaredge. The show will be on display through April 30.

Photo by Bob BorchardtDessa Christian of Delta High Scholl created the Best of Show three-dimensional entry at the Western Slope High School Art Show.

Photo by Bob BorchardtThis pencil sketch of a Spanish mission was entered by Javier Romero of Delta High School. It received a fi rst place award. View this and other outstanding works created by local high school artists at the Western Slope High School Art Show on display through April at the AppleShed in Cedaredge.


A new town board will be officially seated on Wednes-day, April 11, at the Orchard City Town Board’s regular meeting.

Results from the April 3 municipal vote saw Mayor Don Suppes returned to office for a second four-year term. Suppes was also the top vote-getter in the Orchard ballot-ing with 632 votes.

Trustees Jim Boyd and

Marsha Thomas were also returned to second terms of four years. Boyd had 567 votes and Thomas had 548.

The other four-year trustee term was won by Craig Fuller, a former town board member who got 451 votes.

Winning a place on the town board to fill out the remaining two years of a retired trust-ee’s remaining term was Matt Soper who got 401 votes.

Boyd is a retired water commissioner for the Surface

Creek Valley.Fuller is a contractor and

custom home builder. He has served previously on the town board for six years from 2002 to 2008.

Matt Soper, a native of Austin, has just earned his law degree and has worked in political campaign manage-ment and speech writing.

Thomas is a retired busi-ness office manager at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Orchard City seats new trustees tonight

ORCHARD CITY TO C2

Two new faces will be seat-ed when the Cedaredge town council next meets as the result of this year’s municipal election.

Voters did not return Nelson Cederberg or Mike Meskel to the council. They did re-elect Nancy Sturgil as a trustee. Pat Means, who was appointed mayor in 2009, was unopposed in her bid to return to the council as mayor.

Means, who has been a Cedaredge resident since 2001 and elected to the town council in 2008 as a trustee, received 442 votes in the elec-tion. She was hoping to return to the board to complete some unfinished business, such as the Main Street Improvement Program and downtown revi-talization. “I want to see the people take pride in our com-munity,” she said before the election.

Dalton Myers, Jr. is new to the board, receiving 345 votes. A 1973 graduate of Cedaredge

High School, he has lived in the community for nearly four decades. He has worked in the town’s public works depart-ment, and currently works for the Upper Surface Creek Domestic Water Users Asso-ciation.

Also elected to council is Ray Hanson, receiving 330 votes. Hanson is also a CHS graduate, the Class of 1966. He has served on town council in the past, and chaired the

New faces on Cedaredge town council

Pat Means

Ray Hanson

Dayton Myers

CEDAREDGE TO C3

C2 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 SURFACE CREEK NEWS Delta County Independent

CEDAREDGE HIGHSCHOOL SCHEDULE

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Apr., 9-13 SPRING BREAK.Thur., Apr. 12 Baseball at Aspen, 1:00 p.m.Fri., Apr. 13 Track at Coal Ridge; JV Baseball at

Home vs. Hotchkiss, 1:00 p.m.Sat., Apr. 14 ACT Testing.Sun., Apr. 15 FFA Advisory Committee Meeting,

6:30 p.m.Mon., Apr. 16 Baseball at Paonia, 3:00 p.m.;

Accountability Meeting, 4:00 p.m.Tues., Apr. 17 JV Baseball at Home vs. Delta, 3:00

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BY BOB BORCHARDTStaff Writer

On Friday, April 6, 175 Hunsicker Elementary School students (grades K-2) gathered at the Cedaredge High School gymnasium to perform the school’s second annu-al PE/Music Showcase.

The standing-room-only event was packed with teachers, staff and parents as the energetic students danced, actu-ally physical exercise and calisthenics, cho-reographed by physical education teacher Ms. Henderson to some really “old timey” (“The Hokey, Pokey,” “A–You’re Ador-able,” “Inka Dinka Doo,”

“The Alphabet Song” and others) music. Students from Mrs. Wilson’s fifth grade class made up the color guard.

Designed to be com-patible with both the school’s physical educa-tion and music curricu-lums, Ms. Henderson cho-reographed the physical activities for the evening, while music teacher Mrs. Waehner led the students in singing the songs from the past while they exer-cised.

The event gave the students the opportunity and confidence to perform in public, while offering them a fun way to burn off some of their excess

energy. Students from grades

3 through 5 will offer their version of the PE/Music Showcase on Thursday, April 19, at the CHS gymnasium starting at 7:00 p.m.

Exercisin’ to the oldies

Photo by Bob BorchardtThe gym was rockin’ as 175 elementary students entertained their parents during the second annual physical education/music showcase.

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Spring fl ing raises $500On Saturday night, April 30, the community center was jumping as folks enjoyed the old time rock ‘n roll and surfi n’ music of Route 66 — Bill Hansen, Doug Hamby, Sharon Moots Osborn Walker, Gwen Floyd, Richard Hansen, and John McMillan. The Spring Fling, according to Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce administrator Carol Peterson, is part of a series of community dances hosted by the chamber to raise money to help fund a proposed multi-million dollar Civic/Community Center Project. Saturday’s event raised more than $500 in donations to the cause. Co-sponsors included Delta Montrose Electric Association, Sunset Print Works, The Ride, US Bank and the Town of Cedaredge.

Photo by Verna Barr

In your Easter bonnetAn Easter bonnet parade was featured at the Cedaredge senior meal site on April 5. Alice Ken-ner’s foil hat (left), covered with roses was judged the prettiest, and Nancy A. Hunter’s colorful scarf, topped with a plush bunny was judged as the fun-niest. A chocolate bunny was awarded to each by judges Chief Robert Yant and Monty McDermith from the Cedaredge Police Department.

April is National Poet-ry Month. On Thursday, April 12, at 2 p.m. Friends of the Cedaredge Library will recognize this event with a poetry reading. Kathy Ziola, poet and author of “Feast for the Soul,” will share poetry to open the heart, touch the soul and remind us who we really are.

She is a certified trainer in Compassion-ate Communication, a psychotherapist, healer and parent. She draws on the innate wisdom of an awakened life, the challenges and joys of the human experience, and the willingness to share from a deep well of authenticity.

Poetry reading at Cedaredge Library

BY BOB BORCHARDTStaff Writer

DaVinci may have winced a bit as members of the Cedaredge Com-munity United Methodist Church took some artistic liberties during their pre-sentation of “Transforma-tion: A Living Last Sup-per,” a one-act play writ-ten by Rachel C. Hoyer, on Maundy Thursday, April 5.

Set in the here and now, the play focuses on the hiring of thirteen unlikely individuals to pose as Jesus and his 12 disciples — Jack Eichorn (Simon Peter), John Kimberlin (Thaddeus), Travis Mills (Thomas), Shane Lance (Matthew), Steve Lewis (Judas), Leonard Russell (Simon the Zealot), Jim Schwi-erti (Jesus), Tory Wilson (James) and Leroy Black (John), Jerry Groshans (Philip), Bob Watts (Andrew), Rick Mills (James the lesser) and Al Robertson ( Nathan-iel), for an artist named Leo (Gael McCully), for the now famous paint-ing commissioned by the Duke of Milan (Dick Wel-

lington) to eventually hang in the dining hall of the Santa Maria delle Grazie Monastery, locat-ed in Milan, Italy.

After discussing sev-eral controversial subject matters, Leo (Leonardo Da Vinci) and the Duke settle on the “The Last Supper” as the theme for the painting. And, with the (often humor-ous) response from each of the models, most of whom aren’t happy with their parts to begin with — Why do I have to be the doubting Thomas .

. . or Matthew, the tax collector . . . or Judas? — the unique relation-ship of Jesus to each of his disciples is finally revealed.

The performance was directed by Virgin-ia Berandou and Karen Cline with Bev Gardner and Karen Cline as nar-rators.

New twist on ‘Last Supper’

Photo by Bob BorchardtLeo, played by Gael McCully (right), gives last minute instructions to models as they begin to set for the artist as he renders “The Last Supper.” The one-act play was presented Thursday, April 5, at the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church.

Photo by Verna Barr

Easter basketsEaster baskets were fi lled with a wide assort-ment of treats by members of Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106. Ruth A. Dawson, Bonnie Pope, Dolly Wilson, Grace Farmer and Helen Barton put the baskets together and later delivered them to members who are unable to attend Rebekah meetings.

Common DandelionBeside the road, down

the ditch, across the pas-ture, under the orchard trees and through the tawny green of our lawn — dandelions! Make a salad, brew a wine with the flowers, eat the raw root or use it for a coffee substitute, eat the leaves like a salad, make a magenta dye or prepare a facial rinse. Or, just leave

these nontoxic plants for the bees or any of the other 90 some insects that utilize the nectar.

This Eurasian native has spread throughout the world and for more than a thousand years humans have used this herb as food and medicine. From its vast distribution and multiple uses we find a host of common names: from the seed’s parachute

of silky hairs we have “blow-ball,” the milky sap led to “milk-gowan,” since it opens only with sun-light comes “one-o’clock,” from the toothed leaves we have “wild endive” and “lion’s tooth.” From Old French comes “dent de lion” or tooth of the lion and hence to “dandelion.”

The botanical name, Taraxicum officinale, comes from the Greek

term “tarassein,” which meant to stir (from the medicinal uses). The term officinale originally meant a workshop or storeroom, later it referred to an herb store, then to a pharmacy and now finally it merely indicates medicinal uses.

It’s a member of the sun-flower family that is char-acterized by leafy bracts which support many tiny flowers arranged to mimic a single blossom. In the Common Dandelion, these bracts are reflexed or bent down. In contrast these bracts are erect or upright in Colorado’s three high elevation native dandeli-ons that come in yellow and burnt-orange.

The bloom begins now for the common dande-lion. When our valley dandelions have turned to puff-balls, their bright yel-low relatives will color our mountain meadows this summer. It is notable that each blossom holds 150 to 200 individual flowers, each producing a silky-tailed seed that drifts with the breezes to colo-nize new areas. So dande-lion is almost everywhere -— we might as well enjoy the show!

Plants of the Western Slope A look at local flora with Evelyn Horn

Orchard CityFROM PAGE C1

The county elections department reported 747 ballots returned out of 1,620 mailed to the town’s active voters for a 46 percent response rate. There are 2,188 eligible voters in Orchard City, the elections department said.

Also on the board’s April 11 agenda are the purchase of property at the Eckert water tanks and appointment of new planning commission members.

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Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Easter and New HopeThis Easter week came as members of the New Hope Evangelical Church at Cedaredge are seeing 12 years of vision and believing come to fruition. Church members are lending their helping hands to raise a new church building on Surface Creek Road. When completed, there will be a spacious sanctuary with seating to comfortably accom-modate about 250 people, classrooms, a kitchen, and other amenities. For the past 12 years, the congregation has been meeting in rented space, and a new home of their own is certain to bring a renewed sense of meaning to their mission.

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Cedaredge FROM PAGE C1Home Rule Committee.

Re-elected to a sec-ond term is Nancy Stur-gil, who received 336 votes. She has lived in Cedaredge since 2003. She hopes to see several big projects move for-

ward, including the Main Street Improvement Proj-ect, planning for a civic center, and dealing with wastewater treatment and infrastructure.

Ken Simpson is also a new face on the coun-cil, receiving 324 votes. The businessman moved to the area in 1997 when he and his wife bought the Grand Mesa Lodge. They later purchased the Ole Bakery Cafe in 2006. His priorities are water, sewer, and major street repairs. Before the elec-tion he said, “If people are satisfied with the way things are currently being run in Cedaredge, you

don’t have to vote for me. But if you’re not . . . “

Unsuccessful in their bids to be Cedaredge trustees were Nelson Ced-erberg, who received 315 votes; Curt Williams with 284 votes; and Michael Meskel with 237 votes.Nancy Sturgil

Ken Simpson

C4 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 SPORTS Delta County Independent

SPORTSwww.deltacountyindependent.comApri l 11, 2012

BY TAMIE MECKDCI Sports Writer

The Eagles are on an eight-game win-ning streak after rout-ing Meeker Saturday in a conference double-header. Last Tuesday, Paonia overcame a four-run deficit in an extra inning to win in game one of two over visiting Battle Mountain High School. The Eagles held the Huskies scoreless for six innings for a 5-1 win in game two.

Against Battle Moun-tain, Paonia took an early 2-0 lead in game one. A two-run homer by Husky Chris Duran in the sixth tied the game at two. Paonia left three runners stranded at the bottom of the seventh.

In the top of the eighth, with the game tied at two-all, “We made some crucial errors to make it a four-run game,” said head coach Drew Potter. But they didn’t give up.

“I think what hap-pened was that they knew it was a do-or-die thing and they stepped up and said, ‘We want to

win this baseball game.’” All they needed was five runs.

With two outs and Derek Heiniger and Tay-lor Katzer on first and second, KC Christian sin-gled. The Huskies erred while trying to throw Katzer out at home, allow-ing Christian to advance to second and Heiniger to score. Leftie TK Kendall singled to first, advanc-ing Christian to third. Dustin Braslin hit a solid double to score Christian, and Landon Long hit a walk-off double for the 7-6 win.

The Eagles held a five-run lead through most of game two, and walked away with a 5-1 win.

Their 4-0 league record, which includes Saturday‘s wins against Meeker, puts Paonia at the top of the 2A Western Slope standings, although they’re not yet getting much notice at the state level, where they are 12th in 2A standings and didn’t receive even a brief mention in last week’s Colorado Preps report.

But the Eagles are

gaining momentum, and some of that could be due to an impressive coaching staff. In addi-tion to a well-seasoned team that includes seven seniors, Potter has man-aged to pull together an all-star team of coaches. One coached the Eagles to a state championship, another took a local U-13 team to the Babe Ruth World Series, and three are former college play-ers; one also played pro-fessionally.

“We have never had the talent out there that we have now,” said long-time assistant coach and head junior varsity coach, Don Husted, who first coached for Paonia in 1977. After coaching the team to a state championship in 1989 and a second-place finish in 1990, Husted, whose wife, Dorothy, has kept stats “Since Don was 17,” took a break in the early 1990s. He and Dorothy returned under head coach Donny Emmons, who coached until 2007, and stayed to coach under Andy Braslin until 2011. That year, the Eagles placed eighth in state. In 2010, Paonia made the top four.

As far as the coach-ing staff, “We have never had the talent out there that we have now,” said Husted.

Curt Morgan, 2004 graduate of, and star player for, Hotchkiss High School, joined the coaching staff in 2011. Morgan, a 2004 gradu-ate of Hotchkiss High School, played two sea-sons for Lamar Junior College. He holds four HHS records in hitting and pitching. This year, two former teammates, Ryan and Ricky Sparks, also signed on. Ryan, an all-state player, holds the school records in triples and doubles. Ricky, who holds records for ERAs

and at bats, attended Dallas Baptist Univer-sity on a baseball schol-arship, then was drafted by the New York Mets in 2006, where he pitched for three seasons.

Former Hotchkiss player and head coach Bill Carsten, whom one parent referred to as a “baseball guru,” coached a Babe Ruth U-13 tri-county all-star team to the World Series and led Hotchkiss into post-season playoffs for “the first time in quite a few years,” the year that Morgan was a freshman and Ricky Sparks a soph-omore. He was the last to be recruited and would have started earlier if he could.

“I think you’re look-ing at one of the best coaching staffs that we can put together,” said Carsten. The trick, he said, is to use them all in a way that brings out the best in the players. “And we’ve got a lot of talent... I think we’re gaining with them.”

“Oh yeah, there’s a lot of character on this team,” said Morgan following Tuesday’s wins. “They’re com-ing around.” Paonia opened the season with a 0-3-1 record after losses to Delta, Moffat County and Hotchkiss and a tie against Eagle Val-ley. “Now it’s almost a 360-degree turn-around. We’re see-ing improvement across the board and from JV up.”

The concentra-tion of coaching tal-ent is impressive, said Ricky Sparks. “It would probably scare somebody if we put together all the championships that the coaching staff has gathered.”

Sparks said he’s

wanted to get involved in baseball since returning to the area in 2008, after a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery made him re-evaluate what he wanted in life. His injury wasn’t a career-ender, but he chose to come home and be with his family. “I’m a lucky guy,” he added.

Heiniger pitched in the first win against Battle Mountain, and Long was credited with the win in game two. Pitching was “huge” in those wins, said Sparks, who has a theory about pitchers: “A pitch-er keeps the game close enough for the hitters to win.”

As a first-year coach with Paonia and with 24 players out this year, Potter is grateful for the help. “As head coach, I can only work with so many kids,” he said. It takes a strong coaching staff to successfully run a practice.

The team still has work to do, said Potter. Despite 14-1 and 10-0 conference wins Saturday over Meek-er, “We didn’t play to our

potential.” The base run-ning wasn’t great and the team lacked focus. “The final score doesn’t always tell the story of how we played,” he added.

But by the end of game two, their focus had returned, and that was encouraging. Big leads allowed all 13 players to see some action, and all four pitchers threw well.

Coaching is important, added Potter, but when it comes down to it, “You’ve gotta have the players.”

And if the coaches are right, Paonia’s got play-ers.

The Eagles will host a non-conference dou-bleheader this Satur-day against Steamboat Springs (4-7, 2-4). The Sailors are one of five Class 4A teams on the Eagles’ schedule. Games begin at 11 a.m. at Vol-unteer Park. On April 16, Paonia plays the final home game of the season against Cedaredge (8-1 overall and league) at 3 p.m.

The Bruins are cur-rently leading the 3A Western Slope League.

Eagles on eight-game win streak

Paonia coaches key to year

Photo by Tamie MeckLong-time Paonia assistant coach Don Husted, left, and new assistant coach Ricky Sparks chat before a game against Battle Mountain. Sparks, Ryan Sparks and Curt Morgan are all Hotchkiss gradu-ates and played ball in college.

Photo by Tamie MeckUmpire Louis Brown calls Paonia baserunner Riley Gill safe at home in the Eagles’ 14-1 win Saturday over Meeker. The Eagles swept Saturday’s 2A conference doubleheader by winning game two of their twinbill by the score of 10-0. Paonia is on top of the league stand-ings at 4-3 and 8-3 overall.

BY WAYNE CRICKDCI Sports Editor

Chalk up a win for the Lady Panthers at last weekend’s Frank Woodburn Track Meet in Grand Junction.

Delta scored 92 points in the 17-team field to outdistance second-place Paonia which had 82 points. Hotchkiss fin-ished fifth with 52.50 points and Cedaredge was seventh with 47.50 points.

In the boys division,

Delta scored 70 points to finish fourth with Cedaredge placing second with 103.50 points and Hotchkiss eighth with 29 points.

Delta GirlsThe Lady Panthers

won both the 800 and 3200m relays last Satur-day (April 7) on their way to the team title.

Erin Zunich (JR), Cal-lie Gafford (JR), Taylor Zunich (SR) and Skylyn Webb (JR) combined for a time of 1:50.49 to win the

800m relay and placed second in the 800m sprint medley with their time of 1:57.58. The same four-some was fourth in the 400m relay.

The day’s longest relay race for girls, the 3200m relay, was a sec-ond straight win for the Delta girls team of Clar-issa Whiting (JR), Mac-Kennea Broyles (FR), Kyla Ownbey (SR), and Cleo Whiting (JR). Their winning time of 10:15.19 kept them close to the 10:13.46 they clocked at the Cedaredge Invi-tational on March 31. There was little push from other teams which might have produced an even faster time.

Clarissa Whiting placed second in the 1600m run to break the Delta High School’s record of 5:28 set in 1987. Sister Cleo also broke the record, but it will be Cla-rissa’s name on the board as she edged her sister with a time of 5:22.45 to Cleo’s 5:22.60.

Ownbey also ran in the 800m and recorded a fifth-place finish. Broyles had a third in the 3200m run and a fourth in the 800m run to complete her day.

Bryanna Music didn’t have as good a day as planned but still man-aged to perform well enough to place third in the shot put and fourth in the discus.

Freshman Adara San-doval continues to work on her time in the 400m and turned in a 64.53

to finish fifth. Sandoval, Katie Ames, Taylor Jen-sen, and Haley Millard took turns going around the oval to finish seventh in the 1600m relay.

In the jumping events, Delta’s Gafford cleared 4-10 to finish third in the high jump with Natalie Larkin placing sixth in the triple jump and sev-enth in the long jump. Patti Chapman was sev-enth in the triple jump.

Delta BoysEthan Jack Baier

recorded a leap of 42-7 in the triple jump to win that event and the 3200m relay team of Daniel De La Rosa, Colin Fraser, Jake Ames, and Dustin Ownbey outran the rest of the field to win the 3200m relay with a time of 8:49.25.

Baier continued to fin-ish in the top five in both the long jump (second-20-7.75) and high jump (third-6-0)

Senior Irvin Hernan-dez put together a much better race in the 300m hurdles than the previ-ous week to place third in a time of 42.82. Last week’s time was 43.08.

Hernandez was a member of the 1600m relay which placed third as well. Other members of the team included De La Rosa (SR), Fraser (SR), and Zach Decker (JR).

Decker’s time in the 400m dash has been con-sistent enough to keep him in the top five for much of the season. This week’s time of 52.60 was

nearly a full second fast-er than last week’s effort at the Cedaredge Invita-tional (53.54).

Senior Jake Ames ran the 1600m this week and finished fifth in the race. Ames contributed sixth-place points in the triple jump with his effort of 32-11.25.

Blake Velasquez has qualified for finals in the shot and discus the past few weeks and did

so again at the Frank Woodburn. Velasquez was sixth in shot put and eighth in discus competi-tion.

A seventh place went to De La Rosa in the 3200m run and Brandon Campbell was eighth in the shot.

Both the girls and boys teams are on the road to participate in the Coal Ridge Invitational this Friday (April 13).

Lady Panthers win Woodburn meet

Photo by Wayne CrickKaylee Bratain makes a soft landing during long jump competition at last week’s Frank Woodburn Track Meet in Grand Junction. Britain just missed fi nishing in the top eight with her jump of 14-10. The Panthers are in New Castle this week.

Photo by Wayne CrickDelta High School’s Zach Decker cruises around the fi rst curve in his heat of the 400m dash at the Cedaredge Invitational Track Meet on March 31. Decker has been consistent in the 400m and has fi nished in the top eight this season.

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The 2012 Delta Invita-tional Tennis Tournament survived the blustery winds of Friday (April 6) and finished tournament play on Saturday under sunny skies, and a much calmer day weatherwise.

As predicted, the Cen-tral and Durango ten-nis teams were the most dominant squads as they claimed first and second place respectively. Cen-tral finished with 89 points and Durango 68 to run away with the top two places.

Durango won the 1 and 2 Singles titles while Central ran the table with wins in the remain-ing five positions (3 Sin-gles through 4 Doubles).

Eva-Lou Edwards of Durango rolled over Central’s Aimee Basinski

in 1 Singles and Ellen Southworth gave the Lady Demons their sec-ond straight win of the tournament with a 2 Sin-gles victory over Aspen’s Haley Hopkinson.

Katie Murphy began Central’s string of five straight wins with her straight set wins over Montrose’s Alyssa Arel-lano in 3 Singles play.

The 1 Doubles team of Hannah Keeling and Emma Beckstead gave the Lady Warriors their second title with a win over Cortez’s Charley Stewart and Emily Walck. Kiera Trujillo and Sarah Clow defeated Cortez’s Mary Wright and Jessica Quinonez in two sets for the 2 Doubles’ top spot.

In the 3 Doubles match, Claudia Mon-tano and Bryce Lam-bert of Central narrowly

defeated Roaring Fork’s Shaeley Lough and Yant-za Zarate, 6-4 and 7-5. The 4 Doubles team of Faline Farmer and Sadie Smith played well for Hotchkiss’ Lady Bulldogs and had the distinction of taking their Central opponents (Stace Barra-gan and DeeDee Romo) three sets in a finals’ match. The Hotchkiss duo eventually fell after starting out with a 6-3 win but lost the next two sets 6-4 and 6-2.

The battles for third place involved four Delta County participants. Diana Ortega, who has played well all season, fell to Durango’s Erin Neale at 3 Singles. Del-ta’s 1 Doubles’ team of Becca Korthuis and Barbara Gutierrez won

their match against Sara Cesardk and Lyric Fort-son of Fruita to place third.

Cedaredge’s 3 Doubles’ team of Ashlee Love and Ashleigh Ballistreri won their third-place match in two sets over Aspen’s Emily Puder and Emma Kaplan. And, at 4 Dou-bles, the Lady Bruins’ duo of Kati O’Hern and Sieraa Mc Hugh eas-ily defeated Monica Bur-dette and Alyssa Boher of Fruita for third-place honors.

This year’s Most Out-standing Singles Player was Durango’s Eva-Lou Edwards (1 Singles) and the Most Outstanding Doubles Players were Central’s Hannah Keel-ing and Emma Beckstead (1 Doubles).

Central, Durango win Delta Invite Tennis finals

Photo by Randy SunderlandDelta’s 1D team of Becca Korthuis and Barbara Gutierrez, was in action Friday against Cedaredge. The duo fi nished in third place in the Delta Invita-tional Tennis Tournament.

Photo by Randy SunderlandPaonia’s Kayla Wilczek is now the Paonia girls’ 3 Singles player after taking over for injured Tyler Rapke. Wilczek is a strong player and is one of three seniors on the team.


A year ago at this same time, the Bruins and Hotchkiss had simi-lar records and it was Hotchkiss sporting a per-fect season mark com-ing into their game with the Bruins. Cedaredge knocked off the Bulldogs and had a 6-1 record. Cedaredge made the play-offs and had a great sea-son. The Bulldogs didn’t do too badly either.

On Tuesday, April 3, the two WSL foes met in Cedaredge under simi-lar circumstances as last season. This time it was Cedaredge with the per-fect record and Hotchkiss used nine innings to win a 6-4 decision to give the Bruins a 6-1 mark.

The Bulldogs are list-ed third in 3A WSL play as they missed a double-header against Aspen on March 31.

The Skiers, on spring break, could not field a team to play the Bulldogs and opted to reschedule, if that option was available.

Hotchkiss’ win leaves the Bulldogs at 4-1 with Rifle and Cedaredge tied in league play at 6-1. The only loss to Rifle was an 11-3 setback to Hotchkiss in the second game of a doubleheader on March 24. Hotchkiss’ league loss was against Rifle, 2-1, in the first game of that doubleheader.

The Bruins will face Rifle on April 21 in

Cedaredge for double-header action beginning at 11 a.m.

Against the Bulldogs, Cedaredge’s starting pitcher Drew Beach held Hotchkiss to no runs for the first two innings of play. In the third inning, Hank Edwards reached on an error and scored on Jaime Rodriquez’s double to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead they would keep

until the sixth inning.Edgar Macias started

on the hill for Hotchkiss and kept Cedaredge hit-ters off balance for much of six innings. Macias fanned all three batters he faced in the third inning and finished the game with 10 strikeouts (12 counting dropped third strikes and throws to first for the out).

This defensive strug-gle became offensive in the sixth inning with Hotchkiss picking up three runs on five hits, including doubles from Brayden Wilson and Edwards, and a triple by Macias.

Hotchkiss got its bats to working in the bottom of the inning and plat-ed two runs that chased Macias from the mound.

The Bruins tied the game in the bottom of the seventh after Sam and Peter Williamson scored after being walked to lead the inning off.

Devan Rupe led off the top of the ninth for Hotchkiss with a single

and Rodriquez, squaring to bunt, pushed a pop up over the head of Ster-ling Rose who had come in to pitch in the top of the sixth. Both runners scored and the Bulldog defense held to score the 6-4 victory.

Even though it was a loss, Cedaredge coach Randy Brown was opti-mistic. “I learned today that I have 15 guys who are willing to compete to the end. I appreciate that effort. I also have five seniors with leadership. That’s phenomenal.”

In continuing, Brown knows his team is not through in 2012. “This game made us better. It wasn’t an easy win for Hotchkiss. We’ll take our lumps now to make us better later.”

Beach the starter for Cedaredge wore down in the sixth inning with Sterling Rose stepping in to take over. Beach went five and two-thirds and gave up 11 hits and four runs. Rose had six strike-outs in his three and a

third innings giving up three hits and two runs.

Macias went six and two thirds giving up just four runs. During his stint on the mound, Macias was sharp up to the sixth inning. In the early going,

Macias had his best pitch, a changeup curve, working to his advantage. “I have a lot of confidence and I don’t panic,” noted Macias. He has been pitching since he was six and showed a strong com-mand of his pitches.

The Bruins are in Aspen this Thursday (April 12) to take on the Skiers in doubleheader action beginning at 1 p.m.

Cedaredge is in Paonia on Monday, April 16 for a 3 p.m. contest between two high-powered teams.

Hotchkiss’ next ball-game is set for Saturday, April 14, with game one, of a doubleheader against Gunnison’s Cowboys, scheduled for 11 a.m. The second game is set for 1 p.m.

Bulldogs outlast Bruin nine

Photo by Tamie MeckBulldog shortstop Devan Rupe throws to fi rst for the double play Saturday against Olathe. The two teams split games in a 3A WSL conference game.


Hotchkiss and Olathe are now three and four respectively in 3A West-ern Slope standings after splitting a doubleheader Saturday at Hotchkiss.

Bulldog coach Jason Yantzer said he was hop-ing for more out of the games. “We were a little off today,” said Yantzer. “But at least we split it.”

Yantzer credited Pirate pitcher Willy Cory, who was credited for the 6-1 win in the first game. “He threw really well,” said Yantzer. “He’s probably the best pitch-er we’ve faced all year.” Cory threw 12 strikeouts for the game and held the Bulldogs to five hits. His breaking ball was good and he worked the spots well, said Yantzer. Just when they thought they’d figured him out, “he’d

switch things up again.”Cory also had a good

day at the plate. With two outs in the top of the fifth, Corey hit a two-run homer, scoring Ben Kay-lor and giving the Pirates a 3-0 lead.

With Marco Meza at bat, Kacey Miles stole third and Meza hit a single, allowing Miles to score the Bulldogs’ sole run of the game

In game two, the Bull-dogs took a one-run lead in the second when Russ Evans hit an RBI double to score Edgar “Eddie” Macias.

Hotchkiss had a 3-1 lead in the top of the sev-enth, when Cole Grett led off and hit the first pitch for a home run. With one out, Kaylor singled, then advanced to second. With one out, Corey took first after being hit by a pitch. Kaylor stole third. Quick

action by the outfield held the runners, and with two outs, Miles caught a line drive in center field to end the game.

“I’m proud of those kids for hanging on, for sure,” said Yantzer. They were able to hold runners on first and third for the win.

The Bulldogs were also short utility player Jacobe Galley.

Devan Rupe stepped in at short stop and had an excellent day that included a double play.

Senior Ryan Pachl, a senior who hasn’t seen a lot of action, played very well in left field.

Hotchkiss temporarily knocked Cedaredge off of the No. 1 spot in 3A WSL play with a 6-4 win last Tuesday at Cedaredge (see related story). That left the Bruins, Bulldogs and Rifle tied for con-

ference lead before going into the weekend. After convincing wins over Aspen Saturday, the Bru-ins were back at the top of the standings.

Olathe (5-3 in WSL) will travel to Coal Ridge Saturday to take on the Titans. They played Gun-nison Tuesday night at Gunnison.

The Bulldogs are now 4-1 in league play and will travel to Gunnison (2-4, 2-5) this Saturday.

In contests played in last Saturday’s double-header at Aspen, Gun-nison’s Cowboys routed the Skiers in both games, and scored 13 runs in the first inning of game two.

“I’m expecting two really good games,” said Yantzer. The Cowboys were a young team last year, and he said he expects them to be solid this season.

‘Dawgs’ split DH play

Photo by Tamie MeckCedaredge Bruins head baseball coach Randy Brown is in the middle of his players with hopes of motivating a comeback bid against Hotchkiss.

Photo by Randy SunderlandDelta’s Sabrina Archibeque in action Friday in a 2S match against Durango while competing in the Delta Invitational Tennis Tournament.


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Cedaredge’s Bruins got back on the winning side of the ledger with a doubleheader sweep over Roaring Fork in Car-bondale. Cedaredge won game one 13-1 and fin-ished the day with a 12-2 victory. The wins improve Cedaredge’s record to 8-1 and has them on top of the 3A WSL. Rifle is shown in the second spot at 6-1 and 7-1 while Hotchkiss is 5-2 and 6-2 following a split with Olathe over the weekend.

Game OneBruins 13, Rams 1A quick start in game

one helped propel the Bruins to their lopsid-ed win. A six-run first inning always helps and a solid defense makes it even better.

After scoring another run in the second inning, the Bruins took a 7-0 lead into the fourth. Two runs in the top of the fourth gave Cedaredge a 9-0 lead with the Rams coming to bat. A single run in the bottom of the inning cut the Bruins’ lead to 9-1.

Both defenses kept runs off the scoreboard for the next two innings.

A four-run spurt in the seventh inning ended the game’s scoring with Cedaredge claiming the 13-1 league victory.

The Bruins scored their 13 runs on 12 hits and help from four Roar-ing Fork errors.

Peter Williamson led the way for Cedaredge with three hits while teammates Sterling Rose and Aaron Henrie col-lected two hits each. Sam

Williamson and Drew Beach had doubles in the game while Rose blasted a triple.

Beach and Greg Edg-ington were battery mates with Beach pick-ing up the win in a con-test where only 28 bat-ters stepped to the plate with six hits producing one run. Beach struck out six hitters in the win, his fourth in as many starts.

Game TwoBruins 12, Rams 2The second game of

doubleheader play was about the same as game one. There wasn’t much to celebrate in the first inning but the second frame produced five runs for the Bruins. Roaring Fork countered with one run that kept Cedaredge ahead, 5-1, until the fifth inning.

Two runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth made it 11-2, after a one-run sixth for the Rams.

Cedaredge scored their final run in the seventh.

Rose was the winning pitcher in this contest and now has a 4-1 record, his only loss being to Hotchkiss.

There were four play-ers with perfect days at the plate, beginning with Greg Edgington’s 4-4 and two RBIs. Sam William-son had two hits with Henrie and Eli Under-wood going 1-1.

Cedaredge plays Aspen in doubleheader action on Thursday in Aspen. Games begin at 1 p.m. On Monday, April 16, the Bruins are in Paonia to take on the hot Eagles in a 3 p.m. contest.

CHS on top in WSL 3A

Photo by Wayne CrickBruin’s player Drew Beach is about to feel the baseball on his back as he scurries back to fi rst avoiding a pickoff play during game action against Hotchkiss’ Bulldogs on April 3. Hotchkiss eventu-ally won the game, 6-4, in nine innings.


Delta and Glenwood Springs played some good baseball last Saturday (April 7) in Delta. The Panthers squeaked past Glenwood 7-6 in game one of a doubleheader but lost a 12-6 decision to the Demons in game two.

Game 1Delta 7, Steamboat 6

Steamboat Springs let the Panthers know right away they were in for some challenges on the diamond in game one of a doubleheader between the two teams. The Demons jumped on start-ing pitcher Tyler Sando-val for three runs in the first inning and held the lead for four innings until the Panthers tied it with two runs in the bottom of the fourth.

Delta put together a four-hit fifth inning that produced three runs and a 7-4 lead going to the sixth.

Steamboat Springs had three hits, two of

them doubles, in the sixth and scored two runs to make the final score 7-6 in favor of Delta.

The Panthers scored their seven runs on 10 hits with help from three Demons’ errors. Jordan Sandoval, Austin Hines and Chad Fedler shared hitting honors with two safeties each.

Glenwood had nine hits and six runs on one Delta error. Two players had a pair of hits for the Demons.

Game 2Steamboat 12, Delta 6

The Demons started off with a single run in the bottom of the first inning and Delta matched that in the top of the second.

Steamboat, with help from a wild pitch, notched their second run in the bottom of the second to go ahead.

The Panthers punched four runs across the plate on three hits and three walks in the third inning and the Demons scored one of their own to make it 5-3 heading to the

fourth inning.Delta was shut down

in their half of the fourth and saw their small lead disappear when the Demons scored three times to take a 6-5 lead.

Jordan Sandoval gave the Panthers their first baserunner in the fifth after drawing a walk. Sandoval scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at 6-6.

A scoreless bottom of the fifth kept the game tied at 6-6 as the two teams prepared for the sixth inning.

The Panthers were unable to mount a threat in the sixth, but not so for the Demons. The first six hitters reached base with five of them touch-ing home plate. With two outs, a walk issued to the number nine batter resulted in the game’s final run before a strike-out ended the game.

Tyler Sandoval had a hot bat for the Panthers and hit safely in three plate appearances. Chris Lopez had two singles while Jordan Sandoval and Keaton Reiher had

singles.The Demons had two

players with three hits and three batters with two hits each.

Delta is holding at the number three spot in league standings with a 7-5 record overall and 4-3

in 4A WSL play.Eagle Valley is listed at

the top with a 6-2 record and Palisade is second with the same mark.

Delta played in Duran-go on April 10 (results of that meeting will be in next week’s paper). That

single game is set for a 1 p.m. start.

The Panthers are host to Moffat County for doubleheader action this Saturday (April 14) with the first game scheduled for 11 a.m. on the Delta Middle School field.

Delta ball team wins, loses

Photo by Randy SunderlandDelta second baseman Chris Lopez was thrown out at home in the fi fth inning of the second game of a doubleheader Saturday against Glenwood Springs. The game was tied 6-6 when Delta’s #4 hit a ground ball up the third base line. Lopez broke from home and was tagged out. The Panthers split the double-header, winning the fi rst game 7-6 and losing the second game 6-12.

Photo by Randy SunderlandIn an exciting defensive play in the second game of a double header with Glenwood Springs on Satur-day, Delta’s Keaton Reiher tags the runner during a run-down between second and third base. Delta lost the second game 12-6 but won the fi rst 7-6.


Even though Cedaredge did not win either the girls or boys division of last week’s Frank Woodburn Track Meet, the Bruins had some impressive wins. Cedaredge’s boys finished second with 103.5 points and the girls were sev-enth with 47.5 points.

The boys were second to Fruita (117 points) and rode the performances of several athletes to earn their second-place finish.

Sierra Williams took part in the 100m dash and the 400m relay, and as usual, helped put first-place points on the board with a win in the 100m and 400m relay.

There were other team members who also had time off from their regu-lar events. Rebecca Deal did not compete in either

the long or triple jump competitons.

Lady BruinsA sparse number of

first-place finishes gave testimony to the fact that head coach Kirby Hen-derson gave some of his highest performing ath-letes a slight break in their rugged routines.

Williams’ win in the 100m was a lower time than her 12.54 in Cedaredge a week ago. This week’s clocking was 12.47. The 400m relay team of Williams, Savannah McIntire, Tani Zamarripa and Summer Herman had a time of 51.16 to win the event.

There were no second place finishes for the Lady Bruins, another tell-tale sign some ath-letes were either compet-ing in other events or not competing at all.

McIntire’s third-place

finishes in the 400m (62.77) and 200m (27.58) were the only ones for Cedaredge.

Freshman Mackenzie Kehmeier had a pair of fourth place finishes in the 400m and 200m.

Jessica Sullivan was seventh in the 800m and Kaitlyn Kissner was sev-enth in the discus and eighth in the high jump while Rachael Latta placed eighth in the long jump.

Readers will find times and distances not men-tioned in this story in the scoreboard section of today’s paper.

Bruin BoysCedaredge’s boys had

themselves a good day last Saturday and col-lected 103.5 points to fin-ish second behind Fruita Monument and their 117 points.

Dante Markley was

outstanding for the Bru-ins with three first-place finishes and a fifth.

Markley won the 100m dash (11.69), 110m high hurdles (16.74), and 300m hurdles (42.09) to score 30 of the Bruins’ points. He, along with Dagan Smith, Reid Gates and Xander Camp, placed fifth in the 800m relay.

One other first-place finish for the Bruins went to Gates for his leap of 6-4.25 in the high jump.

Gates was busy in the triple and long jump com-petitions as well and fin-ished with third places in each of those events.

Tylor Balistreri threw the shot 45-9 to place third and teammate Miguel Barajas was fourth with his toss of 45-6.

Danny Martinez took a fourth place in the high jump and was fifth in long jump. Dagan Smith was fifth in the high jump with Barajas placing fifth in the discus.

Other fifth places went to the Bruins’ 3200m relay team, 400m relay team, and Steton Brewer in the 300m hurdles.

Cedaredge’s 3200m relay team consists of Kyle Kanz, Dylan Buck-allew, Dustan Hejny and Austin Fischer. Jake Arter, Camp, Ryan Latta and Austin Williams make up the 400m relay team.

Buckallew also took sixth in the 800m run and Camp seventh in long jump.

The Bruins, along with the rest of Delta County’s track teams, are at the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday (April 13).

Cedaredge track teamshave relaxing weekend

Photo by Wayne CrickSenior Dagan Smith cleared 5-8 with ease and appears to be looking at the Monument in the background as he does so. Smith didn’t have his best day in the long jump but cleared 5-10 to place fi fth.

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The Hotchkiss girls team placed first in four events and earned 52.5 points to place fifth over-all at the Frank Wood-burn Invitational track and field meet.

The 1600-meter relay team of Savannah Rocha, Natalie Anderson, Jenni Celis and Aleksus Wilson not only won, their time of 4:11.24 topped all other times in state 3A compe-tition, according to Max Preps (maxpreps.com).

All four runners also placed in individual events. Anderson, a soph-omore and the defend-ing state champion in the 3200, won the 1600 with a time of 5 minutes, 21.38 seconds. The time is cur-rently the third-fastest in state 3A competition, behind two runners from The Classical Academy.

Celis topped 24 other times to win the 400. Her time at the Hotchkiss meet of 58.85 is the sec-ond fastest time recorded in the state this season.

Rocha cleared five feet, one inch to win her fourth consecutive high jump. Rocha remains ranked in the top 10 in the state.

Wilson ran a personal best time of 28.33 in the 200 to place sixth, with Kelli Buhrdorf placing

eighth.The 800 relay team of

Rocha, Celis, Buhrdorf and Wilson placed sec-ond; they now hold the sixth-fastest 3A time in the state.

In boys competition, Tell Hawk won the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.09 seconds. Hawk sur-passed his personal best time of 57.70, set at the 2011 state meet; he holds one of the five fastest 3A times posted this season.

In sprints, the racer with the fastest time in his heat runs in lane four; the second-fastest runner is in lane five. When more than one heat is required, the last heat is reserved for racers with the fastest times.

Depending on the track, there are typically about eight runners per heat. Hawk said he ran in the last of six heats, and was in lane five. In lane four was Payton Glasoe, a top-ranked 5A runner from Grand Junc-tion High School.

“I came out harder than usual,” said Hawk, who wanted to try a slightly different strat-egy. He thought he would gain some time that way and would just try to hold on throughout the race, rather than reserve energy for the final kick.

Hawk gained the lead in the first 20 meters. At about the 200-meter mark, just going into the curve, Payton caught up. “He had the inside lane and I knew that I had to make up for that,” said Hawk. Payton passed, but didn’t get too far ahead. Hawk was able to over-take Payton with about 50 meters to go, and held on to finish two or three steps ahead of him.

“I’m excited,” said Hawk. “It’s great.” Being in the top 10 in state leaders was a big deal his junior year, and now he’s in the top five.

Hawk, a senior, has shaved more than nine seconds off of his 400 time since his sophomore year. With six meets remaining before state, he’s hoping to improve a little more.

According to Max-Preps leaders, five of the top 10 400 runners in 3A are from the West-ern Slope, including seniors Cody Walls of Coal Ridge, and state leader Andrew Proebstle of Rifle. Both raced Sat-urday at the Eagle Val-ley Invitational. Hawk has yet to race against Proebstle this season. “I’d like to run against him,” said Hawk, “and see what I can do.”

Hawk also runs the

sprint relays, and four relay teams he’s raced on are currently in the top 18. Hawk, whose time on Saturday should be enough to qualify him for state, is hoping the Bull-dogs can also get some relays to state.

Along with Hawk, sprinters Vikash Hypio, Nolan Tracy and Braeden Horton, along with mid-distance runners Cody Bartlett and Kurt Katzdorn have combined to place in relays through-out the season.

Despite a few absenc-es due to spring break, the boys team earned 46 points Saturday to place eighth. The 400-meter team of Hawk, Nolan Tracy, Earl Gaub and River Panish and the 800 team of Hawk, Keegan Palmer, Tracy and Gaub both placed fourth.

Bartlett topped all other 3A times to place sixth Saturday in the 1600. Katzdorn set a new personal best time of 10:43.38 to place eighth in the 3200.

Palmer, a junior, topped his personal best in the triple jump by a foot, clearing 38-09.5 to place fourth.

Hotchkiss com-petes this Friday at the Coal Ridge Invita-tional in New Castle.

Hotchkiss racers makingtop 18 at midway point

Photo courtesy Tracy SturgisKurt Katzdorn strides down the back straight away during the 3200m run last week. Katzdorn set a personal best in the race and placed eighth.

Photo courtesy Tracy SturgisCe’rra Carsten clears the bar and went on to fi nish fourth with a jump of 4-10.


Trevor Walters broke into the top five in the 800-meter run Saturday, setting a personal best time of 2:05.40 to place second. Walters, a senior and three-year veteran of the team, now holds the third-fastest time record-ed by a 2A runner this season. His time lifts him above all other 2A West-ern Slope runners in the event.

Walters is ranked in

the top 10 in four events. He was seventh in state in the 1600-meter run and is a member of the 3200-meter relay team that holds the second best 2A time in the state.

The 1600-meter relay team of Walters, Antho-ny Roeber, William Aus-tin and Ethan Ferguson broke into the top 10 with an eighth-place finish of 3:51.34.

Austin continues to be a force in the hurdles events. The sophomore

placed fourth in the 110 high hurdles and seventh in the 300 hurdles. After Saturday’s meets, he is ranked in the top 18 in both events.

Distance runner Jason Sturgis placed ninth out of 31 times in the 3200-meter run, and his time of 10:51.87 was the fourth fastest time in state 2A competition.

In field events, Mor-gan Rieder placed sev-enth in the discus.

Roeber led the 2A field to place sixth in the high jump.

The Paonia girls had their best meet of the season, earning 82 points to place second at the Woodburn Invitational. Delta High School won the meet with 92 points. Eighteen teams competed at the meet, held Satur-day at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction.

Lindsay Russell remains in the top 10 in 2A competition in the 200- and 400-meter dash-es. Russell posted her best times of the season, placing second in both events.

Paonia earned points in all five relays. The 3200-meter team of Chelsy Reed, Carson

Pipher, Braiden Clem-ent and Taylor Polson finished second, and the team of the 1600 team of Russell, Reed, Polson and Taylor Plymale was third.

The 800-meter sprint medley team of Alexan-dria Farnsworth, Chel-sea Martinez, Plymale and Gabrielle Moet and the 800 team of Rus-sell, Reed, Plymale and Brooklynd Erickson was fourth. The 400 team of Morgan Hartigan, Erick-son, Moet and Easton Hartigan placed fifth.

Clement posted her best time of the season to place fifth in the 3200.

Ce’rra Carsten leapt to a new personal best distance of 33 feet, 5 and a half inches to place third in the triple jump, and cleared 4-10 to place fourth in the high jump.

Polson placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles. Morgan Hartigan placed fifth in the 100 hurdles and the shot put. Erick-son and Mandy Bushta placed fourth and fifth respectively in the long jump.

It’s spring break, but Paonia will be busy this week practicing for Fri-day’s meet at Coal Ridge High School in New Cas-tle.

Paonia girls second toDelta at Woodburn Meet

Photo courtesy Kelly Rienks

Yampa Valley ChampsThe Paonia Junior High basketball team won fi rst place in the seventh-grade division at the annual Yampa Valley Classic youth basketball tour-nament, held March 17-18 at Craig. Back row (l-r): coach Kris Kropp, coach Tony Mautz, Tristen Mautz, Dagan Rienks, Beau Byers, Warren Minerich, Colby Simpson, coach Dirk Simpson; front row: Alex Lozano, David Loz-ano and Enoch Kropp.

Photo courtesy Tracy SturgisPaonia’s William Austin skims over a hurdle in last week’s Frank Woodburn Track Meet. Austin fi n-ished fourth in the 110m high hurdles and seventh in the 300m hurdles. He is ranked in the top 18 in both hurdle events.

Photo courtesy Tracy SturgisSavannah Rocha won her fourth consecutive high jump competition last week. She cleared 5-1 on her way to the win.


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TRACKFrank Woodburn Track Meet

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Girls’ Team Standings1. Delta-Del, 92; 2. Paonia-Pao, 82; 3. Telluride-Tel, 77; 4. Palisade-Pal, 60; 5. Hotchkiss-Hot, 52.50; 6. Bayfield-Bay, 51.50; 7. Cedaredge-Ced, 47.50; 8. Meeker-Mee, 44.50; 9. Grand Junction-GJ, 44; 10. Grand Valley-GV, 32; 11. Fruita-Fru, 28; 12. Montrose-Mon, 23; 13. Central-Cen, 22; 14. Olathe-Ola, 21; 15. Rangely-Ran, 9; 16. Plateau Valley-PV, 7; 17. Ouray-Our, 3

Girls’ Individual Results100m - 1. Sierra Williams-Ced, 12.47; 8. Kelli Buhrdorf-Hot, 13.75.200m - 1. Angela Gordon-Pal, 27.30; 2. Lindsay Russell-Pao, 27.47; 3. Savannah McIntire-Ced, 27.58; 4. Mackenzie Kehmeier-Ced, 27.97; 6. Aleksus Wilson-Hot, 28.33; 8. Kelli Buhrdorf-Hot, 28.62; 9. Alexandria-Pao, 29.28.400m - 1. Jennifer Celis-Hot, 59.17; 2. Lindsay Russell-Pao, 62.34; 3. Savannah McIntire-Ced, 62.77; 4. Mackenzie Kehmeier-Ced, 62.98; 5. Adara Sandoval-Del, 64.53; 7. Gabrielle Moet-Pao, 65.87.800m - 1. Tess Skoe-Mon, 2:29.27; 4. MacKennea Broyles-Del, 2:35.29; 5. Kyla Ownbey-Del, 2:37.09; 7. Jessica Sullivan-Ced, 2:40.74.1600m - 1. Natalie Anderson-Hot, 5:21.38; 2. Clarissa Whiting-Del, 5:22.45; 3. Cleo Whiting-Del, 5:22.60.3200m 1. Rachel Hampton-Tel, 11:44.15; 3. MacKennea Broyles-Del, 13:07.42; 5. Braiden Clement-Pao, 13:21.82; 8. Destiny Perry-Ola, 13:41.77.100m Hurdles - 1. Lindsey Stindt-Tel, 16.36;

5. Morgan Hartigan-Pao, 18.24; 9. Kristen Alward-Ced, 19.06.300m Hurdles - 1. Lindsey Stindt-Tel, 47.64; 4. Taylor Polson-Pao, 50.92.400m Relay - 1. Cedaredge, 51.16 (Sierra Williams, Savannah McIntire, Tani Zamarripa, Summer Herman); 4. Delta, 52.66 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich); 5. Paonia, 52.69 (Morgan Hartigan, Brooklynd Erickson, Gabrielle Moet, Easton Hartigan); 6. Olathe, 53.95.800m Relay - 1. Delta, 1:50.49 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich); 2. Hotchkiss, 1:50.85 ( Savannah Rocha, Jennifer Celis, Kelli Buhrdorf, Aleksus Wilson); 4. Paonia, 1:51.76; 6. Olathe, 1:54.68.1600m Relay - 1. Hotchkiss, 4:11.24 (Savannah Rocha, Natalie Anderson, Jennifer Celis, Aleksus); 3. Paonia, 4:19.15 (Lindsay Russell, Chelsy Reed, Taylor Polson, Taylor Plymale); 5. Olathe, 4:33.10; 7. Delta, 4:44.95 (Adara Sandoval, Katie Ames, Taylor Jensen, Haley Millard).3200m Relay - 1. Delta, 10:15.19 (Clarissa Whiting, MacKennea Broyles, Kyla Ownbey, Cleo Whiting); 2. Paonia, 10:50.75 (Chelsy Reed, Carson Pipher, Braiden Clement, Taylor Polson); 5. Olathe, 12:28.63.800m Sprint Medley - 1. Grand Valley, 1:56.72; 2. Delta, 1:57.58 (Skylyn Webb, Patti Chapman, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich); 3. Olathe, 1:59.08; 4. Paonia, 2:03.49 (Alexandria Farnsworth, Chelsea Martinez, Taylor Plymale, Gabrielle Moet).High Jump - 1. Savannah Rocha-Hot, 5-1; 3. Callie Gafford-Del, 4-10; 4. Ce’rra Carsten-Pao, 4-10; 8. Kaitlyn Kissner-Ced, 4-06.Long Jump - 1. Kathryn Doll-Mee, 17-02.5; 4. Brooklynd Erickson-Pao, 16-01; 5. Mandy Bushta-Pao, 16-0.25; 7. Natalie Larkin-Del, 15-08.5; 8. Rachael Latta-Ced, 15-07.75.

Triple Jump - 1. Kathryn Doll-Mee, 13-05.75; 4. Ce’rra Carsten-Pao, 33-05.5; 6. Natalie Larkin-Del, 32-08.5; 7. Patti Chapman-Del, 32-03.Shot Put - 1. Brailyn Reddick-Cen, 35-05; 3. Bryanna Music-Del, 34-03; 5. Morgan Hartigan-Pao, 32-02; 9. Kylie Hodges-Hot, 31-03.75.Discus - 1. Candace Shaw-Bay, 107-11; 4. Bryanna Music-Del, 99-04; 7. Kaitlyn Kissner-Ced, 93-10.

Boys’ Team Standings1. Fruita-Fru, 117; 2. Cedaredge-Ced, 103.5; 3. Grand Junction-GJ, 97.50; 4. Delta-Del, 70; 5. Palisade-Pal, 47; 6. Telluride-Tel, 46; 7. Montrose-Mon, 35; 8. Hotchkiss-Hot, 29; 9. Meeker-Mee, 27; 10. Paonia-Pao, 22; 11. Rangely-Ran, 19; 12. Central-Cen, 16; 12. Bayfield-Bay, 16; 14. Grand Valley-GV, 12; 15. Olathe-Ola, 3. 15. Ouray-Our, 3.

Boys’ Individual Results100m - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 11.64.200m - 1. James Lewis-Fru, 22.75.400m - 1. Tell Hawk-Hot, 51.09; 3. Zach Decker-Del, 52.60; 9. Ben Justman-Paonia, 55.05.800m - 1. Chuck Bisbee-Fru, 2:04.13; 2. Trevor Walters-Pao, 2:05.40; 5. Dustin Ownbey-Del, 2:10.27; 6. Dylan Buckaleww-Ced, 2:10.95.1600m - 1. Ty Williams-Tel, 4:29.60; 5. Jake Ames-Del, 4:43.09; 6. Cody Bartlett-Hot, 4:43.29.3200m 1. Ty Williams-Tel, 9:54.72; 7. Daniel De La Rosa-Del, 10:42.31; 8. Kurt Katzdorn-Hot, 10:43.38; 9. Jason Sturgis-Pao, 10:52.87.110m Hurdles - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 16.74; 4. William Austin-Pao, 18.50.300m Hurdles - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 42.09; 3. Irvin Hernandez-Del, 42.82; 5. Steton Brewer-Ced, 44.27; 6. Tristen Jones-Ola,

44.67; 7. William Austin-Pao, 44.82.400m Relay - 1. Fruita, 44.32; 4. Hotchkiss, 46.80 (Tell Hawk, Nolan Tracy, Earl Gaub, River Panish); 5. Cedaredge, 47.25 (Jake Arter, Xander Camp, Ryan Latta, Austin Williams).800m Relay - 1. Fruita, 1:33.60; 4. Hotchkiss, 1:38.17 (Tell Hawk, Keegan Palmer, Nolan Tracy, Earl Gaub); 5. Cedaredge, 1:38.28 (Dante Markley, Dagan Smith, Reid Gates, Xander Camp).1600m Relay - 1. Palisade, 3:36.40; 3. Delta, 3:42.74 (Daniel De La Rosa, Irvin Hernandez, Colin Fraser, Zach Decker); 8. Paonia, 3:51.34 (Trevor Walters, Anthony Roeber, William Austin, Ethan Ferguson); 9. Cedaredge, 3:57.31 (Kyle Kanz, Dylan Buckallew, Carter Stoudt, Austin Fischer).3200m Relay - 1. Delta, 8:49.25 (Daniel De La Rosa, Colin Fraser, Jake Ames, Dustin Ownbey); 5. Cedaredge, 9:31.55 (Kyle Kanz, Dylan Buckallew, Dustan Hejny, Austin Fischer).High Jump - 1. Reid Gates-Ced, 6-4; 3. Ethan Baier-Del, 6-0; 4. Danny Martinez-Ced, 6-0; 5. Dagan Smith-Ced, 5-10; 6. Anthony Roeber-Pao, 5-08.Long Jump - 1. James Lewis-Fru, 21-01.25; 2. Ethan Baier-Del, 20-07.75; 3. Reid Gates-Ced, 20-0.5; 5. Danny Martinez-Ced, 19-07.5; 7. Xander Camp-Ced, 19-0.25; 8. Alex Hart-Pao, 18-08.5; 9. Anthony Roeber-Pao, 18-08.5.Triple Jump - 1. Ethan Baier-Del, 42-07; 3. Reid Gates-Ced, 38-11.0; 4. Keegan Palmer-Hot, 38-09.5; 6. Jake Ames-Del, 37-11.25.Shot Put - 1. Colten Deters-GJ, 53-03.5; 3. Tylor Balistreri-Ced, 45-09; 4. Miguel Barajas-Ced, Ced, 45-06; 6. Blake Velasquez-Del, 44-04; 8. Brandon Campbell-Del, 44-0.Discus - 1. Tanner Smith-Pal, 154-03; 5. Miguel Barajas-Ced, 138-01; 7. Morgan Rieder-Pao, 119-09; 8. Blake Velasquez-Del,

118-07.

SOCCER——— STANDINGS ———

4A Western Slope Girls

TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Glenwood Springs 2-0-0 2-1-2Battle Mountain 6-1-0 7-2-0Steamboat Springs 5-1-0 8-1-0Delta 2-3-0 2-3-1Palisade 1-1-0 2-3-0 Moffat County 0-4-0 0-6-0Eagle Valley 0-6-0 0-7-0

TENNISHotchkiss vs Vail Mountain

March 31, 20121 Singles - Courtney Thomas, VMS, def Christa Beiriger 4-6, 4-62 Singles - Thea Knobel, VMS, def Kelsey Milner 0-6, 4-63 Singles - Paula Hernandez, VMS, def Amber Rankin 1-6, 6-3, 8-101 Doubles - Leah Palecki and Shelby Rogers, Hotchkiss, def. Elle Egizil and Ali Pliak, 6-3, 6-42 Doubles - Kristina Deloury and Meaghan Wright, Hotchkiss, def. Valentina Virion and Anna Skelton, 6-0, 6-13 Doubles - Ciara Beegle and Jessi Violett, Hotchkiss, def. Maddie Bryant and Georgia Hintz, 6-1,6-24 Doubles - Sadie Smith def Faline Farmer, Hotchkiss, 6-0, 6-0 default

Paonia vs CedaredgeApril 3, 2012

1 Singles - Annavah Kropp def Hope Shaw 6-2, 6-32 Singles - Anastasia Burgess-Ced def Lexi Johnson 6-2, 6-23 Singles - Brianna Henrie-Ced def Kayla Wilczek 6-2, 6-31 Doubles - Jessica Chavalier/Danielle Johnson-Ced def Mary Moll/Laura Lund 6-1, 6-42 Doubles - Nichelle Feryanitz/Heather Wilczek-Hot def Andrea Brag/Madison Hulteen 3-6, 6-6, (12-10), 10-83 Doubles - Ashleigh Balistreri/Ashlee Love-Ced def Henna Reinhardt/Kira Budinger 6-2, 6-04 Doubles - Katie O’Hern/ Sierra McHugh-Ced def Deanna Hart/Jeze Fabijanic 6-0, 6-0

Aspen 5, Delta 2April 5, 2012

1 Singles - Haley Hopkinson-Asp def Alaisa Melgoza 6-4, 6-42 Singles - Caroline Godfrey-Asp def Sabrina Archibeque 7-6, 6-33 Singles - Diana Ortega-Del def Sydney Wells 6-4, 6-41 Doubles - Jacqueline Jones/Sadie Alpera-Asp def Becca Korthuis/Barbara Gutierrez 6-2, 4-6, 6-42 Doubles - Emily Puder/Dairinn Bowers-Asp def Annaly Ruiz/Mariah Martin 4-6, 6-4, 7-63 Doubles - Carmen Fausto/Elise Scates-Del def Caroline Boyd/Emma Kaplan 6-3, 6-04 Doubles - Jennifer Coombe/Cheyenne Gorbitz-Asp def Emily Kuta/Jessica Lujan 7-6, 5-7, 7-6

Photo by Tamie Meck

Schreiner defenseHotchkiss basketball player Taylor Schreiner received 3A All-Conference Honorable Men-tion player honors for the 2011-12 season. Schreiner, a junior, consistently scored in dou-ble digits for the Bulldogs and was a key player on the defense. Schreiner was inadver-tently omitted from the list of all-conference players for Hotchkiss. Teammate Tell Hawk was named to the All-Conference fi rst team.

Photo by Wayne CrickDelta County’s Kristin Gardner dribbles the ball through the Cortez defense in a match played last Friday. The two teams played for 90 minutes, through two fi ve-minute overtimes, before settling for a 0-0 tie.


Several hundred peo-ple enjoyed the Fourth Annual Jack Hawkins Night Memorial basket-ball tournament and chili cookoff.

The evening began with a competition

between the Fire Depart-ment, Sheriff ’s Depart-ment, and the Ambulance District to determine this year’s chili cookoff champion. When all was said and eaten, the Fire Department was crowned this year’s champion by popular vote following a

sampling session by the evening’s guests.

In basketball action, only one team, the Lady Panther’s basketball team, emerged from the night’s competiton with an undefeated record. This year’s talented squad defeated both the

women’s faculty and alumni squads.

The women’s alumni eased past the faculty in game one to start things off.

After their opening round loss to the alumni, Delta’s men’s faculty fin-ished the evening strong with a big win over the Delta Panther boys’ hoops team.

The Panther boys’ team set up their chance to be undefeated with a win over the alumni but could not handle the elevated play by the fac-ulty.

Many people took part in a silent auction for various items.

Delta faculty member Don Vigil held the win-ning ticket for the Troy Tulowitzki game jersey. Vigil was the first per-son to buy tickets for the jersey according to event organizer Vicie DeLisle.

The March 29 event was a success with over $4000 dollars being raised for scholarship opportunities for Delta High School students.

Jack Hawkins Night fun; Vigil wins Tulo jersey

Photo by Wayne CrickDelta faculty member Don Vigil was the lucky win-ner of a Troy Tulowitzki jersey in a raffl e drawing. He bought the fi rst ticket and won. On the left of Vigil is Jack Hawkins’ Night coordinator Vicie De-Lisle and assistant DHS principal Gregg Hawkins.

Photo by Wayne CrickMembers of the Delta Fire Department accept the Chili Cookoff Trophy for being chosen as this year’s best chili by chili eaters of all ages. The competi-tion was between the Sheriff’s Department, Delta County Ambulance, and the fi re department. The event (chili cookoff) brought in around $500 and the evening’s total take was near $4000 to be used for scholarships.

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FOR RENT IN PAONIA:Two bedroom, one bath, 800 square foot house. $650 per month. Gas heat. References. One month security. Available now. 970-261-2737. (tfnx7)

SMALL HOME IN Austin available March 1. $500 rent, $500 deposit. No pets. Call 275-5791. (tfnx7)

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Please give the Delta County Independent 10 days notice — PO Box 809, Delta CO 81416

970-874-4421

MOBILEHOMES

RENT TO OWN A mobile home set up in our quiet park outside of town of Montrose. Low down payment with a monthly payment as low at $485 per month. Utilities not includ-ed. A few three bedroom, two bath units available with more coming soon. Background checks done on all prospective tenants. Call today 970-249-8314. (8x9)

COMMERCIALRENTALS

MEDICAL OFFICE building. Ideal location directly across from Delta County Memorial Hospital. Sale or lease. Available May 2012. 970-249-7485. (6x10)

PERSONALS

UNABLE TO WORK…due to illness or injury? Over 20

years experience in Social Security Disability practice. Contact…

GALLEGOS LAW OFFICE249-7676

(Free consultation)

LIVESTOCK

SIMMENTAL BULLSblack and red yearlings Silverjack Simmentals. Greg Freeman. 970-209-2326. (10x8)

TRAILERSALES

TORSION TRAILER AXLE3500 lb. rated torsion axle with 5-lug (4 1/2" pat-tern) spindles included. Dimensions are 82” track length, 65” frame width, 30 degree angle??? $175 874-4558, leave message. (tfnx41)

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D2 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS Delta County Independent

COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERSBy DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721February 3, 1912

(From the Delta County Independent)

There are now half a dozen new touring cars on the streets of Delta, having arrived from the factory of the E.M.F. company Tuesday. The shipment consisted of four fi ve-passenger touring cars, one fi ve-passenger Flanders for Walter G. Hillman, cashier of the First National bank, and a Flanders runabout for J.H. Ploger, manager of the Stockham Brothers store. The four E.M.F. cars were for W.H. Mathers, James Zaninnetti and Dr. A.H. Stockham of this city, and E.R. Coffee of Austin.

Messrs. Mathers and Zaninnetti have had little or no experience as yet with the horseless carriage, but they enter into the work of mastering the thing with a vim, and will no doubt soon be able to show some speed records.

* * *

The treacherous condition of the track along the entire North Fork branch has rendered extreme caution in running trains necessary. Between Somerset and Hotchkiss this week a six mile limit has been placed, and from Hotchkiss to Delta a maximum speed of ten miles an hour is allowed.

* * *The DeWoody store on Second street in Paonia

was the scene of a series of errors Sunday which have kept the jovial proprietor busy explaining. The fi rst customer asked for ten cents worth of ground cloves and was offered ten pounds in the original package. She was followed by a man who wanted to take a sack of fl our home, who became a little impatient when Wallace started weighing out ten pounds. Ten eggs made a dozen all day. Everything sold for ten cents a pound or ten cents a dozen, or ten dollars a ton. And all because the new boy who arrived to gladden the Delta avenue DeWoody home Saturday morning weighed ten pounds.

* * *No new developments have been made in the

railroad situation in Cedaredge. The committee was able to do a little more soliciting and have swelled the amount to about $24,000.

* * *Contractor Dewar and a force of men began the

work of reinforcing the Fifth street bridge across the Uncompahgre river Monday morning. They are to put the bridge in condition to withstand any sudden rise to the river caused by melting snow in the mountains during the next two or three months.

* * *

The new Delta county directory is now in the hands of the binders in Denver. It is the expectation that it will be ready for delivery to subscribers next Tuesday. It is larger than the previous book which was published two years ago, is printed on better paper and is better bound. Stearns Brothers printed this book in less than two weeks.

* * *The Women’s Shakespeare club held its two

regular meetings this month. The fi rst, March 6th, was at the home of Mrs. L.L. Angel of Garnet mesa. The subject was King Lear, fi rst act, under the leadership of Mrs. S. Wright, and proved a very interesting one to the visitors present. Refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. The second meeting was at the home of Mrs. W.H. Stewart on March 20. Several visitors were present. The lesson for the day was King Lear, second act, with Mrs. P.M. Condit as leader. She made the lesson a profi table one. The Misses Adams sang two beautiful songs which were highly appreciated. Refreshments were served and many true stories related. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Harry Smith.

* * *Ross Barker and two younger lads, one named

Guyer and the other Belford, were arrested last Friday afternoon on a charge of assaulting Cashier Adams of the First National bank with snow balls as he passed along Main street toward the bank that day, and were taken before Juvenile Judge Burnett of the county court, when a scorching lecture was given them for their escapades. They were turned loose with the understanding that no more such pranks would occur.

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HIGHLY QUALIFIEDEducator Consultants (HQECs) for North Fork VISION Home and Community Program. Now accepting applications for: one position to focus upon elementary language arts, one position to focus upon secondary language arts and one position to focus upon k-12 science. May consider only one position for k-12 language arts if top candidate is qualified at both levels. HQECs are key learning support liaisons, in their content area of exper-tise, with our learners and their families. They are able to support our learners with a whole child perspective. Our HQECs are responsible for the academic health of our program. Alternative education or home school experience is preferred. Teaching experience, understanding differenti-ated instruction and famil-iarity with learning styles are also a plus. Flexibility, a sense of humor and ability to work well with others is appreciated in this multi-tasking environment. These are part-time positions that average 12-15 hours per week during the academic year. For more information, qualifications and how to apply go to www.nfvision.com. (3x13)

PART-TIME ADULTEducation Teacher, — Delta Library, two hours/week for 13 weeks. We are seeking a part-time teacher to teach a financial literacy class at the Delta Library. Must have experience teaching and working with adults. Applications are avail-able on the Library District website: www.deltalibrar-ies.org. Send application with resume to: Literacy Program Manager, P.O. Box 540, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. For more information call: 970-234-7175. (2x14)

PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBSin the classifieds. 874-4421

WANTED: EXPERIENCEDfull-time, resident horse trainer for private facility. Must have natural horse-manship training experi-ence. E-mail resume to [email protected], mail or inquire in person at: Professional Business Solutions of West Co., Inc. 2938 N. Avenue, Suite C, Grand Junction, CO 81504. (2x14)

RUN YOUR OWN ranch and get paid! Looking for foreman (equipment operation and maintenance key) to run orchard/hay operation. Salary, housing and fringe benefits total $50k. Must be long term fit. Send resume to TCO, P.O. Box 1269, Cedaredge, CO 81413. (2x15)

RECEPTIONIST/NURS-ing back-up position avail-able, part-time, beginning May 1. Must be experi-enced, flexible and able to work reception and nurs-ing. Please send resume to Marilyn, Cedaredge Doctor's Office, 255 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81413. No phone calls please. (1x15)

THE TOWN OF CEDAR-edge is accepting appli-cations for a front coun-ter Golf Shop Attendant. Position duties include Golf Shop operations including starting of play, scheduling tee times, etc. The position is part-time, throughout the year, with emphasis on weekend and holiday schedules. Typical sal-ary is minimum wage per hour. Employee will report directly to the Golf Pro. A detailed job description and employment application is available at Town Hall, Golf Shop, calling golf pro Larry Murphy at 970-856-7781 or www.cedaredgecolorado.com. Interested persons may submit a completed application to the Golf Pro; Cedaredge Golf Club, P.O. Box 398, 500 SE Jay Ave., Cedaredge, CO 81413; on or before 4 p.m. April 27, 2012. A resume may be attached to the Town application. The Town of Cedaredge is an EOE/ADA employer. (2x15)

Classified Ads,a great addition to your advertising campaign.Call 874-4421for information.

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THE DELTA COUNTYIndependent 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 call-ing 874-4421.

BEGINNING THIS MONTHthe Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856-7115. (tfnx12)

FREE DIAPERS FOR UPto one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smok-ing and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers. Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2)

THE DISTRICT ATTORN-ey's Office provides ser-vices to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Peggy Saxton at 970-874-2085. (tfx41)

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORDHistorical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admis-sion or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44)

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-mous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5)

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-mous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1)

NARCOTICS ANONY-mous meets at 9th and Palmer, Delta, Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5)

BECAWS! DONATIONSneeded. Credit cards accepted. Call 970-527-3350, or visit cawsonline.org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

DELTA FOOD PANTRYneeds meals for Delta families who are temporar-ily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36)

HELP!!! KEEP THE animal population under control, and SAVE an ani-mal's life. Adopt your new cat or dog from the Delta County Humane Society. Adoption fee is minimal. Call 874-2149. (DCHS)

PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBSin the classifieds. 874-4421

THERE IS A VFW MEETINGon the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further informa-tion, call 874-5150 Paul Carter. (tfx31)

BECAWS! ADOPT A DOGor cat today. Call 970-527-3350, or visit cawsonline.org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAVregular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19)

ALANON FAMILY GROUPmeets in Delta at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer. If there is a prob-lem of alcoholism in a family member or friend, we can help you. You are not alone. Call Shirley at 323-5067 or Elizabeth at 874-9832 for information. Alateen meeting in Delta, same time, same place. Call first. (TFNx19)

THE PREGNANCY RE-source Center needs staff volunteers to join our team of those committed to pre-senting life and the truth of Jesus Christ. Why not call us at 874-5733 and find out more? (tfx26)

YOU HAVE THE POWER TOchange a child's life! Children are waiting for senior partners in Delta County right now! Can you spare 3 hours a week? We need your help! Call today for more information. Please volunteer to spend time with a child in our community. Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, 874-4661, www.partners-west.org. or [email protected]. (tfx13)

PAONIA AMERICAN Legion runs a year round non-perishable emergency food pantry. This is for the North Fork area. For information, call 527-6252. (tfx49)

SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLDjewelry and silver or bits of gold and silver scraps. The Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 or send them to: Gale Conger, Secretary of IOOF Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. 548, Delta, CO 81416.

THE AMERICAN RED Cross needs you. Become one of the Red Cross vol-unteers who says, “We’ll Be There, Because Help Can’t Wait!” Call your local Red Cross Chapter at 970-242-4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW for information on the dif-ference you can make in someone’s life as a disaster volunteer. ((TFNx4))

BECAWS! SHOP BARKIN'Bargains Thrift Store in Paonia. All proceeds to to CAWS. Call 970-527-5111. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

FOUND SOMEONE'S puppy? Let them find it in the DCI Classifieds.

UNEMPLOYED? JOINothers for a time of net-working, encouragement, and skill improvement. Latent Resources meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Delta United Methodist Church (5th & Meeker). Attendants and visitors are encouraged to dress professionally and bring a note pad and a willingness to learn and be challenged. Find us on facebook.com & twitter.com - search "Latent Resources", or call James at 970-901-9463.

HEALTHY BABIES STARTwith early prenatal care. Delta County Health Department. Offers access to immediate, temporary Medicaid for pregnant women who qualify. 874-2165. (tfx25)

BECAWS! DISCOUNTspay and neuter coupons available. Call 970-527-3350, or visit cawsonline.org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

FARM WORKER HEALTHServices: We offer assis-tance with medical, dental and medicines. If you work in agriculture you may qualify for our services. For more information call 323-0538. (tfx12)

ALANON FAMILY GROUPmeetings. Hotchkiss, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Baptist Church, Oak and Main. Edna 872-6141, Judy 527-5618. Due to low attendance, call first.

ALANON FAMILY GROUPmeetings, Paonia, Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3rd and Ornaga. Call Kay at 527-3518 or Chris 527-3366.

SERVICIOS DE SALUDDe Campesinos: Ofrecemos ayuda con doctores, dentis-tas, y medicinas. Si trabajas en agricultura puedes califi-car para nuestros servicios. Para mas informacion llame al 323-0538. (tfx12)

THINK YOU'RE PREG-nant? Abused? Need help? The Pregnancy Resource Center in Delta offers free service, support and advice to all teenagers and women in crisis pregnancy situa-tions. For Christian help, anytime, call 874-5733.

YOU CAN QUIT. WE CANhelp. Colorado Tobacco Quitline offers free, confi-dential assistance. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28).

SUPPORT GROUP: CARE-givers, friends and loved ones of Alzheimer’s and dementia victims. Facing difficult situations? Get help. 2nd Monday every month, 10 a.m. Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, 110 SE Jay, Cedaredge. Call Karen for more details, 835-3113. (tfx3)

GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDSsenior citizen volunteers throughout area. If you have 2 - 4 hours per month minimum, opportunities in Delta/Montrose counties that match your interests are available. YOU are the missing LINK. Call 874-8657 or 249-9639. (tfx28)

SELLING YOUR HOME?Call the DCI to place your ad today. 874-4421.

THERE IS HOPE, THERE IS help for families of prob-lem drinkers. Al-Anon Family Groups. Join us in Cedaredge, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. in Wick Hall, behind Cedaredge Baptist Church, 370 W. Main., Cedaredge. Call Vicki 856-7115 or Mary 835-6123. Speaker mtg. last Thurs. of month. (tfx8)

IS SOMEONE’S DRINK-ing affecting your teenager? Delta and Cedaredge area is now offering Al-Ateen Group meetings for your troubled teen. Teens share support, strength and hope. For more information call 835-3408 or 874-9832. (tfx8)

FAMILIES BELIEVING in families: Tandem Families is an innovative, private non-profit mentor-ing program providing ser-vices for at-risk children of Delta and Mont-rose coun-ties. Anyone interested in volunteering their services or donating usable items should call 874-3000 or 252-7445. (TFNx8)

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC-iation Caregivers' Support Group, Delta. Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, Grand Mesa Oncology Center, 1501 E. 3rd Street, Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

SUBSCRIIBE! 874-4421

PARENTS FREE! INFORM-ation and referrals to licensed child care provid-ers, call Bright Futures Child Care Resource and Referral, 1-877-728-5613. (TFNx4)

FOSTER GRANDPARENTProgram enriches the lives of senior volunteers while improving the education of children with special needs. Volunteers, 55 and older, needed to assist in class rooms tutoring and mentor-ing children. Low-income volunteers may qualify for a stipend. Teachers in Delta area class rooms request "Grandparents" to come in and work with students who need the extra help to achieve their best. For infor-mation on how you can use your talents to help kids call Tanya at 263-9091. (tfx7)

PARENTS — FREEinformation and referrals for licensed child care pro-viders. Call Bright Futures Child Care Resource & Referral at 877-728-5613. (TFNx1)

BECAWS! VOLUNTEERSneeded. Call 970-527-3350, or visit cawsonline.org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

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Delta County Independent PUBLIC NOTICES Wednesday, April 11, 2012 D3

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND

FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4

STATE OF COLORADO

TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID

WATER DIVISION NO. 4Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applica-tions filed in the Water Court dur-ing the month of March, 2012.The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this pro-ceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudi-cated within this division and own-ers of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred.CASE NO. 2012CW18( REF NO.

04CW204). Applicant: Cecil and Patricia Farnsworth, 175 Highway 133, Paonia, CO 81428. Application for Finding Reasonable of Diligence: Farnsworth Pit/Well – NE1/4NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 1, T14S, R92W, 6th PM. 553 feet west of the east line and 2,099 feet north of the south section line. Source: North Fork of the Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 10/11/2001. Amount Claimed: 16.43 acre-feet annually conditional for industrial, fish culture, recreation and aug-mentation. The application on file with the Water Court contains an outline of the work performed dur-ing the diligence period. DELTA

COUNTY.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of May, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on cer-tain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affi-davit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $130.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www.courts.state.co.us).

DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk

Water Division 41200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A

Montrose, CO 81401Published in the Delta County

Independent April 11, 2012.



STATE OF COLORADO


WATER DIVISION NO. 4Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applica-tions filed in the Water Court dur-ing the month of March, 2012.The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this pro-ceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudi-cated within this division and own-ers of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred.CASE NO. 2012CW20( REF NO.

05CW194). Applicant: Herad Sanders, 14664 2800 Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Application For Finding of Reasonable Diligence: Nattall’s Pond – SE1/4NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 24, T13S, R94W, 6th PM. 1,899 feet from the south line and 1,968 feet from the east section line. Source: Currant Creek and the Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 10/14/2005. Amount Claimed: 3.0 ace-feet con-ditional for irrigation of ½ acre, stockwater and fish culture. Toby’s Pond – SW1/4NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 24, T13S, R94W, 6th PM. 1,462 feet from the south line and 1,996 feet from the east section line. Source: Currant Creek and the Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 10/14/2005. Amount Claimed: 1.0 ace-feet conditional for irriga-tion of ½ acre, stockwater and fish culture. The application on file with the Water Court contains an outline of the work performed during the diligence period. DELTA COUNTY.








STATE OF COLORADO


WATER DIVISION NO. 4Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applica-tions filed in the Water Court dur-ing the month of March, 2012.The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this pro-ceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudi-cated within this division and own-ers of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred.CASE NO. 2012CW25. Applicant: Jerold Little, 39607 Highway 92, Crawford, CO 81415. Application for Surface Water Right: Little Waste Water Ditch – SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 25, T15S, R92W, 6th

PM. 200 feet from the south line and 2,609 feet from the east sec-tion line. Source: Alum Gulch, Smith Fork Creek, Smith Fork of the Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 04/01/1951. Amount Claimed: .20 c.f.s. absolute for irrigation of 2 acres. DELTA COUNTY.






COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED

- PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. 2011-0182

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) MICHAEL W. VERTREES AND WINDEE B. VERTREESOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CAPITAL ONE HOME LOANS, LLCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt CAPITAL ONE, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust 11/7/2007County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 11/29/2007Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621039Original Principal Amount $174,500.00Outstanding Principal Balance $171,461.78Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1, BLOCK 5, CEDARDALE

SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED,

DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO.

Also known by street and number

as: 240 SE GREENWOOD AVENUE,

CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED

HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY

CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for February 8, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/09/2012 (formerly scheduled for February 8, 2012 and continued for deferment) , at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 3/14/2012Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 4/11/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 2/9/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /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 #28597LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155The 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 # 11-910-20060©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. 2012-0002

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) RICHARD C. HALL AND ERRIN N. HALLOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NADate of Deed of Trust 3/14/2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 3/18/2008Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623907

Original Principal Amount $202,898.00Outstanding Principal Balance $195,322.76Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 44, EMERALD HILLS

SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2,

COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF

COLORADO.


as: 1969 SAPPHIRE WAY, DELTA,

CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 05/09/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 3/14/2012Last Publication 4/11/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/05/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The 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 # 9105.03227©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0004

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 10, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL SHAINE SNYDEROriginal Benefi ciary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITYDate of Deed of Trust 10/16/2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 10/16/2009Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 638343Original Principal Amount $167,902.00Outstanding Principal Balance $163,482.29Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 OF YOUNG ESTATES,


COLORADO.


as: 545 LABOR STREET, DELTA, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 05/09/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 3/14/2012Last Publication 4/11/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/10/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:LINDSAY J. MILLER #42372Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990The 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#13751©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0009

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 18, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) CYNTHIA J. DURANOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2Date of Deed of Trust 11/16/2006County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 11/22/2006Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609943Original Principal Amount $204,210.00Outstanding Principal Balance $206,390.08Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 65, STONE MOUNTAIN

VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY

OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 789 GENESSEE STREET, DELTA,

CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 05/16/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 3/21/2012Last Publication 4/18/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/18/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /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 #28597LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155The 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 # 11-910-20439©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0007

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 13, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Lori M. Rodriguez and Kevin SternsOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust 6/24/2005County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 6/29/2005Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592923Original Principal Amount $128,250.00Outstanding Principal Balance $115,575.53Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 3 AND 4, BLOCK 6, SOUTH

DELTA ADDITION, DELTA COUNTY,

STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 1015 Palmer St, Delta, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 05/16/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 3/21/2012Last Publication 4/18/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/13/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that

purpose.Attorney File # 12-00180©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0005

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 11, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Angela R. AshurstOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLCDate of Deed of Trust 10/2/2002County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 10/3/2002Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 559231Book: 943 Page: 542Original Principal Amount $76,900.00Outstanding Principal Balance $64,401.06Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 OF VENABLE SUBDIVISION,


COLORADO.


as: 1319 Highway 65, Eckert, CO

81418.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 05/09/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 3/14/2012Last Publication 4/11/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/11/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:REAGAN LARKIN #42309CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The 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 # 11-17302©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


PUBLIC NOTICE

Bowie Resources LLC, P.O. Box 1488, Paonia, CO, 81424 has sub-mitted an application for a partial bond release to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety for its mining permit No. C-81-038. The mining permit was initially approved on September 24, 1981 and renewed on April 20, 2008. The current reclamation bond is $4,624,936 and is in the form of three corporate surety bonds. This permit action will release about $1,250,000 from the reclamation bond. The area for which partial bond release is being requested is at the Bowie No. 1, East Mine.Reclamation work was performed in 2008 and 2009 at the East Mine. The East Mine is located in the NW/4SE/4, SW/4NE/4 of Section 24, Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. The mine facilities and portal area have been back-filled, graded to approximate origi-nal contour and hydroseeded. The Bowie No. 1 Mine is located in Delta County, approximately four (4) miles north of Paonia, CO. The surface facilities, located north of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, are located in portions of Sections 23 and 24, Township 13 South Range 92 West; and Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. The mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie and Gray Reservoir, Colorado Quadrangle maps within the following sections.

Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M.

Sections: 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 15, 22, 23, 24 and 25

Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th P.M.

Sections: 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 29, and 30

containing 8,541 acres more or less.

The surface of the permit area is owned by numerous private land owners and the U. S. Government. The Bowie No. 1 Mine permit area contains 8,541 acres of land, 6,368 acres of private surface and 2,173 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the proposed per-mit area encompass 213 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 8,328 acres.A copy of the bond release applica-tion is available for public inspec-tion at the Delta County Clerk and Recorders office 5th and Palmer, Delta, CO, at the Paonia Public Library, 140 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567. Written comments or objections to the proposed release, and a request for a public hearing or informal conference may be sub-mitted to and additional informa-tion obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, Co. 80203-2273, phone (303) 866-3567. Comments, objections or requests for a public hearing or informal conference must be made within thirty (30) days of the last publica-tion of this notice or within thirty (30) days of the completed bond

release inspection, whichever is later.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0006

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 11, 2012, the under-signed 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) THOMAS V. BARNES AND ROBERTA K. BARNESOriginal Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for METROCITIES MORTGAGE, LLCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LLPDate of Deed of Trust 9/25/2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 9/30/2008Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629195Original Principal Amount $198,743.00Outstanding Principal Balance $211,738.98Pursuant 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-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.

SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”

LEGAL DESCRIPTION HERETO

AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY

REFERENCE.

EXHIBIT "A"

(Legal Description)

Part of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of

Section 12, Township 14 South,

Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.

beginning at a point on the East

right of way line of State Highway

65 whence the South 1/4 corner

of the Section 12, Township and

Range aforesaid bears South 23°

25' 53" West 2463.9 feet;

Thence along the arc of a curve

to the left along the East right of

way line of said Hwy 16.8 feet (the

radius of said curve is 5790 feet

and the long chord bears North 26°

38' East 16.8 feet);

Thence along the East right of way

line of said Hwy North 20° 24' East

76.2 feet;

Thence South 73° 58" East 226.74

feet;

Thence South 0° 38' East 85.31

feet;

Thence North 76° 20' West 260.32

feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta,

State of Colorado.


as: 13442 HIGHWAY 65, ECKERT,

CO 81418.



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 auc-tion, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/09/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the high-est 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 indebted-ness 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 3/14/2012Last Publication 4/11/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/11/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The 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 # 1269.08306©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): SYLVIA MARTINEZOriginal Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITYDate of Deed of Trust: 12/19/2007County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/20/2007Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 621601Original Principal Amount: $133,898.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $128,945.77Pursuant 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOX

SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA,

STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 655 FOX COURT, DELTA, CO

81416.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/24/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:DAVID R. DOUGHTY #40042Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990The 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#13827©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The 2012 Deltarado Days Commit-tee is accepting proposals for the 3 beer gardens that will be hosted during the event, which is being held in Delta on July 19 – 22. The 3venues and times will be:

• Cleland Park – 07/21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.• 5th and Main – 07/20 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 07/21 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.• Horse Country Arena – 07/21from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Information to be included in the proposal is as follows:

What location(s) you propose to host, if not all 3.What insurance you will carry for the event.What product(s) you will serve.What price you will charge for the product(s).Strategy on keeping the event safe and secure.

The Deltarado Days Committee re-quires the following:

• The winning proposal(s) willbe responsible for acquiring their own City and State permit through the City of Delta at least 60 days in advance of the event.• No servers will be allowed to drink any alcohol while serving. • The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce will be providing all the fencing around the perimeter of each garden and it is mandato-ry that ALL entrances be guarded to prevent illegal activity.

Please submit request by Monday, April 30 to the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 301 Main Street, Delta, or by faxing to 874-8618.

Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0011

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 19, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): Timothy M SayerOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: 8/29/2006County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/30/2006Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 607229Original Principal Amount: $220,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $219,750.00Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1 OF CLAPPER FAMILY MINOR

SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA,

STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 18563 Ward Creek Road,

Cedaredge, CO 81413.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/19/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:ALISON L. BERRY #34531CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.

Attorney File # 11-16411R©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


Public Notices

Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

YourRight

To Know

D4 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICES Delta County Independent

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0024

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On February 7, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) DARBY ROLPH AND HEATHER M. ROLPHOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NADate of Deed of Trust 3/26/2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 3/31/2009Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633255Original Principal Amount $169,250.00Outstanding Principal Balance $163,223.69Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 116 OF STONE MOUNTAIN

VILLAGE FILING NO. 1. COUNTY



as: 786 ALBANY STREET, DELTA,

CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 06/06/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 4/11/2012Last Publication 5/9/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 02/07/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The 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 # 9105.03413©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0019

To Whom It May Concern: This No-tice is given with regard to the fol-lowing described Deed of Trust:On January 26, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-scribed below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Charles Rich-ard Berardi and Bonnie Lorraine BerardiOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2003RS8.Date of Deed of Trust 8/1/2003County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 8/6/2003Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Num-ber) 569903Original Principal Amount $236,700.00Outstanding Principal Balance $216,445.44Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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-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.

SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERE-

TO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE

EXHIBIT AA tract of land situate in part of the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 25, Town-ship 13 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M., more particulary described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of Section 25, Township 13 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M. and considering the South line of said Section 25 to bear North 88° 25' 30" West and all other bearings relative thereto; thence North 88° 25' 30" West 221.40 feet; thence North 03° 59' 51" West 731.36 feet; thence East 293.18 feet; thence South 01°37'33" West a distance of 736.00 feet more or less to point of beginning.Delta County, Colorado.Also known by street and number

as: 2795 Q ROAD, N/K/A 27459 CE-

DAR MESA ROAD, CEDAREDGE,

CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HERE-

IN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-

RENTLY 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 fi led 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 auc-tion, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/30/2012, at Public Trustee’s Of-fi ce, 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 oth-er items allowed by law, and will is-sue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 4/4/2012Last Publication 5/2/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/26/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) repre-senting the legal holder of the in-debtedness is:REAGAN LARKIN #42309CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DEN-VER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that pur-pose.Attorney File # 11-14284©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0020

To Whom It May Concern: This No-tice is given with regard to the fol-lowing described Deed of Trust:On January 31, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust de-scribed below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) LAURA TRITLE AND BRIAN TRITLEOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORT-GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA-TION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for GRAND VALLEY NATIONAL BANKCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt AURORA BANK FSBDate of Deed of Trust 6/15/2005County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 6/22/2005Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Num-ber) 592615Original Principal Amount $79,920.00Outstanding Principal Balance $74,356.30Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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-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.

SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AT-

TACHED HERETO AND INCORPO-

RATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

A portion of the NW1/4 of the

NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15

South, Range 96 West of the 6th

p.m., described as beginning at a

point on the East line of the NW1/4

of the NE1/4 of said Section 13, be-

ing 423 feet South of the Northeast

corner of said NW1/4 of the NE1/4

of said Section 13; Thence running

West 40 Rods; Thence South 132

feet; Thence East 40 Rods; Thence

North 132 feet to the point of be-

ginning.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM a tract

or parcel of land No. 13 of the De-

partment of Highways, State of

Colorado, Project No. FO-1(16) in

the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section

13, Township 15 South, Range 96

West, of the Sixth Principal Merid-

ian in Delta County Colorado, said

tract or parcel being more particu-

larly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the North

line of the property from which

the SE, corner of the NW1/4 of the

NE1/4 of Section 13, T15S, R96W,

sixth principal meridian, bears

S4 degrees 27'30" E a distance of

896.8 feet; Thence South 0 degrees

05'W a distance of 132.00 feet to

the South line of the property;

Thence East a distance of 70.3 feet

to the SE property corner; Thence

North along the east line of the

property a distance of 132.0 feet

to the NE property corner; Thence

West a distance of 70.1 feet, more

or less, to the point of beginning,

less a tract of land 5 ft. in width

more particularly in Deed recorded

August 9, 1968 in Book 421 at Page

366, County of Delta, State of Colo-

rado **

**Pursuant to Corrective Affi davit

Re: Scrivener's Error Pursuant to

C.R.S. 38-35-109(5) recorded No-

vember 10, 2011 at Reception No.

654463


as: 692 1575 ROAD, DELTA, CO

81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HERE-

IN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CUR-

RENTLY 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 fi led 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 auc-tion, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/30/2012, at Public Trustee’s Of-fi ce, 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 oth-er items allowed by law, and will is-sue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 4/4/2012Last Publication 5/2/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/31/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) repre-senting the legal holder of the in-debtedness is:LISA CANCANON #42043Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that pur-pose.Attorney File # 8080.29398©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Published in the Delta County Independent April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 25, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand

relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): STEVEN ANDERSONOriginal Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADOCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONDate of Deed of Trust: 5/14/2010County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/18/2010Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 642934Original Principal Amount: $155,040.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $154,528.56Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE ATTACHED LEGAL

DESCRIPTION HERETO AND

INCORPORATED HEREIN BY

REFERENCE.

Legal Description

Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25, Township 14 South, Range 95 West, of the 6th P.M., described as follows:Beginning at a point in the center of the County Road whence the South ¼ corner of Section 25 Township 14 South Range 95 West 6th P.M. bears South 0°54´East 1,441.1 feet; thence North 0°54´ West 436.04 feet, more or less, to a point in the center of said County Road; thence leaving the center of said County Road North 89°10´ West 199.80 feet; thence South 0°54´ East 436.04 feet; thence South 89°10´ East 199.80 feet, more or less , 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. 655777 on January 11, 2012 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Delta county, Colorado to correct the Legal Description.Also known by street and number

as: 10267 2150 ROAD, AUSTIN, CO

81410.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/25/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.

Attorney File # 1068.03725©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0016

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): Daniel PetroccoOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lane MortgageCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSBDate of Deed of Trust: 8/31/2006County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/11/2006Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 607570Original Principal Amount: $119,900.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $112,852.66Pursuant 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 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10, FOOTE-

WILLIAMSON ADDITION, COUNTY



as: 112 North Fork Avenue, 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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/24/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.

Attorney File # 11-17268©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0014

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 23, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): PETER M. MILLEROriginal Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for THE PRIME FINANCIAL GROUP INC.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANKDate of Deed of Trust: 5/23/2007County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/24/2007Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 615410Original Principal Amount: $310,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $326,608.82Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1 OF FAIRLAND FAMILY

MOINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY



as: 18424 F ROAD, DELTA, CO

81416-8201.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/23/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.

Attorney File # 4380.01242©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0012

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 20, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): Jeffrey D. Loy and Katie LoyOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sher Financial Group Inc, a Maryland CorporationCurrent Holder of Evidence of DebtFlagstar Bank, FSBDate of Deed of Trust: 9/25/2008County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/8/2008Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 629366Original Principal Amount: $116,725.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $113,212.11Pursuant 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 1/2 OF LOT 6 AND ALL

OF LOT 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 13 OF

PLAT B OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY

OF DELTA, COLORADO.


as: 735 Columbia St, Delta, CO

81416-1631.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/20/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.



COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0010

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 19, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): Charles C. Branum and Marelen E. Branum and Patricia June PeckoverOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Intermountain Industries, Inc. D/B/A Major Mortgage USACurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust: 11/25/2009County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/25/2009Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 639338Original Principal Amount: $221,340.00Outstanding Principal Balance:$216,698.98Pursuant 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-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 1, AMENDED TOURNEY

BOUNDARY AGREEMENT BEING

PART OF LOT 1, OF TOURNEY

MINOR SUBDIVISION RECORDED

IN BOOK 24 AT PAGE 24 AND PART

OF LOT 2, OF THE DESERT ROSIE

MINOR SUBDIVISION RECORDED

IN BOOK 28 AT PAGE 16, LOCATED

IN PART OF THE E1/2 OF THE

SE1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP

13 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF

THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN.


COLORADO.


as: 16250 2675 Lane, Cedaredge,

CO 81413.



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 auc-tion, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/23/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the high-est 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 indebted-ness 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/19/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:NEAL J. VALORZ #42496ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811The 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 # 11-05572CO©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0013

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 20, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): Celso BencomoOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: 3/14/2011County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/18/2011Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 649606Original Principal Amount: $95,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $93,056.92Pursuant 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


REFERENCE

Exhibit A

That part of the Delta Townsite of the Town of Delta, Colorado described as follows: Beginning at a point whence Corner No. 20 of said townsite bears North 09°45' East 766.5 feet distant; Thence South 49°30' West 150 feet; Thence South 40°30' East 227 feet; Thence North 49°30' East 100 feet; Thence South 40°30' East 160 feet to the Raynor tract; Thence North 57°15' East 50.4 feet, said point being the Southwest corner of Watts tract; Thence North 40°30' West 394.5 feet, to point of beginning. Except a tract commencing at a point where Corner No. 20 of Delta Townsite bears North 09°45' East 766.5 feet; Thence South 40°30' East 394.5 feet to the Southeast corner of tract; Thence South 57°15' West 50.4 feet to corner No. 2 of said tract; Thence North 40°30' West 176.6 feet to Corner No. 3; Thence North 49°30' East 50 feet to Corner No. 4; Thence South 40°30' East 183.4 feet to Corner No. 1, point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado.Also known by street and number

as: 612 Bridge St, Delta, CO 81416.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/20/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:ALISON L. BERRY #34531CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.



COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0015

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On January 23, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s): Daniel V Abeyta and Carolyn AbeytaOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage LLCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for RASC 2006KS9Date of Deed of Trust: 8/26/2006

County of Recording: DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/7/2006Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 607486Original Principal Amount: $290,500.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $280,564.41Pursuant 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.



REFERENCE

Exhibit A

THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, ANDSTATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 1 OF ROBIDEAU RIDGE MINOR SUBDIVISION. "SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AGREEMENTS OF RECORD", IF ANY.Also known by street and number

as: 3903 Sundown Road, Delta, CO

81416.





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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012Last Publication: 4/25/2012Name of Publication: Delta County IndependentDATE: 01/23/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: Jim D. Ventrello, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a




purpose.



NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of MARSHA CHERIE

MCGEHEE, a/k/a MARSHA

C. MEGEHEE, a/k/a MARSHA

MCGEHEE, Deceased

Case Number 2012PR32

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 August 6, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary McGeheePersonal Representative52040 Banner RoadDelta, CO 81416

Attorney for Personal Representative:Aaron R. ClayPO Box 38Delta CO 81416

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

4310-JBDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLCO921000-L51100000-GA0000-LVEMC09CC005, COC-70615]

Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Sale, Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.ACTION: Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Sale.SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain coal reserves in the Elk Creek East Tract described below in Gunnison County, Colorado, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provi-sions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended.DATES: The lease sale will be held at 10 a.m., May 15, 2012. The sealed bid must be submitted on or before 10 a.m. on May 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: The lease sale will be held in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Cashier, BLM Colorado State Office, at the address given above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kurt Barton, Land Law Examiner, at 303-239-3714, or [email protected]. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This coal lease sale is being held in response to a lease by application (LBA) filed by Oxbow Mining, LLC. The Federal coal reserves to be offered consist of all D seam reserves recoverable by underground mining methods in the following described lands located in Gunnison County, Colorado: Sixth Principal Meridian T. 13 S. R. 90 W., sec. 3, lots 8, 9, and 16; sec. 4, lots 5 to 16, inclusive; sec. 5, lots 12, 13, 20, and 24. Containing approximately 725.90 acres, more or less.The tract contains an estimated 3.96 million tons of recoverable coal reserves. The underground minable coal is ranked as bituminous B coal. The estimated coal quality on an as-received basis for the seam is as follows:

D Seam:British Thermal Unit (BTU) 12,005 BTU/lb.Volatile Matter 34.72%Moisture 7.47%Fixed Carbon 45.87%Sulfur Content 0.67%Ash Content 11.27%

The tract will be leased to the qualified bidder of the highest cash amount provided that the high bid meets or exceeds the BLM’s estimate of the fair market value of the tract. The minimum bid for the tract is $100 per acre or fraction thereof. The minimum bid is not intended to represent fair market value. The fair market value will be determined by the autho-rized officer after the sale.The sealed bids should be sent by certified mail, return-receipt request-ed, or be hand delivered to the Cashier, BLM Colorado State Office, at the address given above and clearly marked ‘‘Sealed Bid for COC-70615 Coal Sale—Not to be opened before 10 a.m., May 15, 2012.’’ The cashier will issue a receipt for each hand-delivered bid. Bids received after 10 a.m. on May 15, 2012 will not be considered. If identical high bids are received, the tying high bidders will be requested to submit follow-up sealed bids until a high bid is received. All tie-breaking sealed-bids must be submitted within 15 minutes following the sale official’s announce-ment at the sale that identical high bids have been received.Prior to lease issuance, the high bidder, if other than the applicant, must pay to the BLM the cost recovery fees in the amount of $10,347.10 in addition to all processing costs the BLM incurs after the date of this sale notice (43 CFR 3473.2).A lease issued as a result of this offering will provide for payment of an annual rental of $3 per acre, or fraction thereof, and a royalty payable to the United States of 8 percent of the value of coal mined by underground methods. Bidding instructions for the LBA tract offered and the terms and condi-tions of the proposed coal lease are included in the Detailed Statement of Lease Sale and available from the BLM Colorado State Office at the address above. Case file documents, COC-70615, are available for inspec-tion at the BLM Colorado State Office Public Room.Helen M. HankinsState Director.

Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

Delta County Independent PUBLIC NOTICES Wednesday, April 11, 2012 D5

COUNCIL BILL NO. 8, 2012

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

OF DELTA, COLORADO, AMEND-

ING SECTIONS 15.04.080.B.1.b.,

17.04.230.E.4 AND 17.04.230.

G OF THE DELTA MUNICIPAL

CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF

REVISING CERTAIN PARKING

AND PAVING REGULATIONS

APPLICABLE TO PROPERTY DE-

VELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY

LIMITS.

WHEREAS, at the request of the Delta City Council, the City Planning Commission has reviewed certain regulations in the Delta Municipal Code pertaining to the construction and surfacing of parking areas for properties being developed within the City limits; and

WHEREAS, following its process of review, the Planning Commis-sion has made recommendations to the Council for revising some of the pertinent regulations; and

WHEREAS, the City Council fi nds the recommendations of the Plan-ning Commission to be reasonable and necessary for the promotion of the public safety and welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR-DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 15.04.080.B.1.b of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to hereafter provide as follows:

"b. Required off-street parking spaces, including landscaped areas, and maneuvering areas adequate to avoid any need for vehicles to back onto sidewalks and other developed parts of adjoining streets, and adequate to meet all applicable require-ments. The required parking and maneuvering areas shall be con-structed and surfaced according to Section 17.04.230.G."Section 2. Section 17.04.230.

E.4 of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to hereafter pro-vide as follows:

"4. Shared parking lots shall be allowed in all zoning districts where shared parking can be pro-vided among a mix of land uses located in the same structure, or within the same property or use, or in adjoining structures, or on adjacent property not more than two hundred feet (200') from the property it is intended to serve; provided, however, that peak parking usage either reasonably projected or actually resulting from such multiple land uses and/or activities will not exceed the number of parking spaces developed for the shared lot, and provided further that there be a recorded covenant or plat restric-tion to such effect on forms ap-proved by the City as support for enforcement of compliance."Section 3. Section 17.04.230.G of

the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to hereafter provide as follows:

"G. When twenty or more park-ing spaces are required under provisions of Section 17.04.230.C, the parking and maneuvering areas shall be paved in accor-dance with City specifi cations, unless exempted below:

1. When a street or other pub-lic access to a required parking lot/space is not paved at the time of construction of such lot/space, it may be temporarily surfaced with gravel; provided, however, that the lot/space must be subsequently paved in accord with City Stan-dards and Specifi cations within no more than twelve months following the time that any part of adjoining public access has been paved.

2. When public access to a re-quired parking lot/space is paved, but the parking lot or space is not required to be paved, a paved or concrete apron must neverthe-less be installed according to City Standards and Specifi cations at all access points.

3. In the I, IR and B-3 zoning districts, parking and maneuvering areas for truck loading, employee parking and outside manufactur-ing may be surfaced with gravel. If a business includes retail sales, the customer parking area must always be paved according to City Standards and Specifi cations.In all cases in which paving of a parking lot or space is not required under this article or under other de-velopment regulations of the City, the owner(s) of the pertinent prop-erty shall, at all times, be liable for proper maintenance of all graveled parking and maneuvering areas including, but not limited to, keep-ing accumulated gravel cleared from paved areas and/or concrete aprons, repairing potholes, control-ling dust, and maintaining adequate gravel coverage to enable maneu-vering of vehicles in all weather conditions. In the event that such maintenance is not properly per-formed, the City may, at any time after giving ten (10) days prior writ-ten notice of defi ciencies to such owner(s), cause the maintenance work to be done, assess the costs thereof to the property owner(s), and certify the costs as delinquent charges to the Delta County Trea-surer to be collected as, and along with, ordinary real property taxes. Alternatively, the City may record a lien for the costs incurred on the pertinent property of the de-linquent owner(s), which lien may be foreclosed in any lawful man-ner, or may pursue any other legal and/or equitable remedy available

for collection of costs incurred by the City in the course of performing or hiring the required parking area maintenance work."

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2012.

/s/ Mary Cooper Mayor

ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0022

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On February 3, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Bob L. Rodriguez and Bonnie J. RodriguezOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Intermountain Industries, Inc. D/B/A Major Mortgage USA, an Utah CorporationCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt Branch Banking and Trust CompanyDate of Deed of Trust 6/23/2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 6/27/2008Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 626747Original Principal Amount $151,235.00Outstanding Principal Balance $160,395.61Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 40, PIONEER PLACE

SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1,


COLORADO.


as: 1722 Pioneer Circle, Delta, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 06/06/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 4/11/2012Last Publication 5/9/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 02/03/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /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 #28836ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-00232CO©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


EXHIBIT IX-A

PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING

FOR POST-AWARD HEARING

The Delta Housing Authority, on behalf of Delta County, Colorado will conduct a public hearing at 501 14th Street, 3:00 p.m., on April 25, 2012 at the Regular Board meet-ing. The purpose of the hearing is to allow citizens to review and comment on the performance of the Single Family Owner Occupied (SFOO) Rehab Grant in carrying out their Rehab program, which was financed with federal Community Development Block Grant funds provided by the State of Colorado.

Written comments are also wel-come and must be received by April 23, 2012, at 501 14th Street, Delta, CO 81416; Attention: Jo Rosenquist. Information and records regarding the above described project are available at 501 14th Street, Delta, CO 81416 during regular office hours. A public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the community’s economic and community devel-opment needs will be held at 3:00p.m. on April 25, 2012, at 501 14th Street, Delta, CO 81416. For information concerning the pub-lic hearing contact Jo Rosenquist, 970-874-7266.The public hearing is being con-ducted in a handicapped acces-sible location. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact Cecilia Tafoya at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person wish-ing to attend the public hearing should contact Cecilia Tafoya at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language inter-preter will be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call 1-800-545-1833. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accom-modations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during these hearings should noti-fy Cecilia Tafoya at 501 14th Street,

Delta, CO, 81416, 970-874-7266, at least three days prior to the hear-ing to be attended.


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0023

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On February 7, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL D. WILBUROriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LPDate of Deed of Trust 2/18/2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 2/25/2008Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623184Original Principal Amount $194,677.00Outstanding Principal Balance $187,830.71Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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 32, MESA CREST ESTATES,

AMENDMENT NO. 2, COUNTY OF

DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO


as: 2582 RIDGE ROAD, DELTA, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 06/06/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 4/11/2012Last Publication 5/9/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 02/07/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /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 #28078Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP

1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The 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 # 1269.08304©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COUNCIL BILL NO. 9, 2012

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF

DELTA, COLORADO, AMENDING

PARTS OF SECTION 17.04.220.

B.1 OF THE DELTA MUNICIPAL

CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF

REVISING TABULATED REGULA-

TIONS LIMITING PLACEMENT

AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAVEL

HOMES AND STORAGE STRUC-

TURES ON PROPERTY WITHIN

THE CITY LIMITS.

WHEREAS, upon request of the Delta City Council, the City Plan-ning Commission has reviewed certain tabulated regulations of the Delta Municipal Code pertain-ing to the placement and main-tenance of travel homes, storage structures and similar facilities on lots or parcels located with the City limits; and

WHEREAS, following its process of review, the Planning Commis-sion has made recommendations to the Council for certain revisions of the pertinent regulations; and

WHEREAS, the City Council fi nds the recommendations of the Plan-ning Commission to be reasonable and necessary for promotion of the public welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR-DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 17.04.220.B.1. of the Delta Municipal Code (including specifi cally subsections a. through c. thereof) are hereby amended to hereafter provide as follows:

B. 1. No part of any building, except for the outer eighteen inches (18") of the eaves, may be located any closer to a property line than the setback specifi ed in the table appearing on the fol-lowing page, subject to the fol-lowing exceptions:a. Travel homes and trailers may be parked anywhere upon property as long as such items are kept properly licensed, and maintained in a condition of neat appearance and good function for their intended purposes.b. Awnings supported by only the building to which they are at-tached may extend into the rear setback of the related property in the B-1 zoning district to a point no closer than eighteen inches (18") from the property line.c. Any storage structure (shed) accessory to a single family resi-dence which is exempted from building permit requirements may be located within setback areas of property which are not adjacent to a street, provided as follows:

i. Any such structure must be located entirely behind the front setback line of the perti-nent lot or parcel of property.ii. Any such structure must be set back a suffi cient distance within the property boundary lines so that rain or snow fall-ing upon the structure's roof will not be diverted onto the property of any neighboring owner.

A lot or parcel of property abut-ted by two or more parallel or in-tersecting streets may contain a storage structure located within the setback area abutting any street behind the pertinent single family residence, but not within any setback areas that overlap at rear corners of the property abutted by intersecting streets. It is further provided that no such structure shall be located at any place where it will constitute an unsafe impediment to the vis-ibility of vehicle operators using streets abutting the pertinent lot or parcel, all as determined under applicable sight line pro-visions of Section 6.17.00 of he City of Delta's Standards and Specifi cations for Design and Construction of Public Improve-ments.Section 2. All other provisions of

Section 17.04.220.B.1 of the Delta Municipal Code (specifi cally sub-sections d. through 2 thereof) are hereby ratifi ed and confi rmed as presently written.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2012.

/s/ Mary Cooper Mayor

ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0021

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On February 2, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust

described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Russell W QuestOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust 7/31/2003County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2003Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 569871Original Principal Amount $83,800.00Outstanding Principal Balance $57,010.58Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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.



REFERENCE

EXHIBIT AA tract of land situate in part of the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 24, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South edge of the road described in Road Book "B" Page 45 said point being also in the centerline of Kiser Creek from whence the W1/4 corner of said Section 24, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian bears North 49°07' West a distance of 1,944.8 feet and considering the West line of said NE1/4SW1/4 to bear North 00°20' East and all other bearings relative thereto; thence South 66°08' East to the West right of way line of a county road designated as Road 2075 a distance of 236.5 feet; thence South 38°12' West along the edge of the county road designated as 2075 Road to the South line of said NE1/4SW1/4 a distance of 112.0 feet; thence 86°19' West along said South line of the NE1/4SW1/4 to the centerline of Kiser Creek 239.5 feet; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Kiser Creek the following courses and distances; North 09°34' East 57.2 feet; North 02°50' East 52.5 feet; North 29°22' East 27.5; North 64°18' East 36.4 feet; North 59°36' East a distance of 38.9 feet more or less to the point of beginning.Delta County, Colorado.Also known by street and number

as: 1723 2075 DR, CEDAREDGE, CO

81413.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led 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, 06/06/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 4/11/2012Last Publication 5/9/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 02/02/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-01307©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED

- PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. 2011-0194

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On November 3, 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) THURMAN E. KEENEY AND MARY LOU CATERINOOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITYDate of Deed of Trust 1/31/2003County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust 2/4/2003Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 563163Book: 959 Page: 953Original Principal Amount $82,722.00Outstanding Principal Balance $66,980.28Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed 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

Parcel 1:Part of Block 1 of he Amended Plat of Cedaredge Estates, Cedaredge, Colorado, more particularly described as follow:Beginning at the Northwest corner of Block 1 of the Amended Plat of Cedaredge Estates, Cedaredge, Colorado;thence South 84°01' East along the North Boundary of said Subdivision 76.39 feet;thence South 6°01'29" West, 89.93 feet;thence North 84°01' West, 84.11 feet to the East Boundary of a Town Street;thence following said street North 10°56' East, 90.26 feet to the point of beginning.Parcel 2:A tract of land located in Lot 1 in Block 2 of Cedaredge Estates Subdivision as Amended, Cedaredge, Colorado, more particularly described as follows:Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 1 in Block 2 of Cedaredge Estates Subdivision;thence along the South Boundary of said Lot 1 South 84°01' East, 76.39 feet;thence North 6°01'29" East, 20.5 feet;thence along the centerline of an existing ditch North 62°58' West, 40.03 feet;thence North 52°51' West, 24.80 feet;thence North 66°54'41" West, 23.41 feet to the East right of way of an existing Public Road;thence along the arc of a curve to the right 55.00 feet (having a radius of 171.86 feet and a long chord of South 1°25'55" West, 54.77 feet) to the point of beginning.Also known by street and number

as: 215 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET,

CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for March 7, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 06/06/2012 (formerly scheduled for March 7, 2012 and continued for deferment) , at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, 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 Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 4/11/2012Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 5/9/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentDATE: 4/2/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:LINDSAY J. MILLER #42372Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990The 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 #13286©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011


NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of KARIMA CAROL

MANSOUR, a/k/a KARIMA CAREL

BRIDGEWATER MANSOUR, a/k/a

KARIMA C. MANSOUR, a/k/a

KARIMA MANSOUR, Deceased


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 July 30, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Yolanda BernalPersonal Representative16824 Chipeta DriveMontrose, CO 81403



NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LILLIAN LAVERNE TUIN,

a/k/a LILLIAN L. TUIN, a/k/a

LILLIAN TUIN, Deceased

Case Number 12PR33


Sharolyn PerkinsPerson Giving Notice13092-3700 RoadHotchkiss, CO 81419



NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of RUTH VIRGINIA

CARSTEN aka RUTH V. CARSTEN,

Deceased


All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to theDistrict Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before July 28, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael McMillanPersonal Representative618 Cedar Dr.Hotchkiss, CO 81419

Attorney for Personal Representative:James E. Link IIPO Box 567Ouray, CO 81427


NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Elizabeth Scott,

also known as Mary E. Scott,

Deceased

Case No. 12 PR 36

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Logan G. ScottPersonal RepresentativeP.O. Box 1057Cedaredge, CO 81413970-856-3820

James D. BrownBrown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43Delta, CO 81416-0043970-874-4451Attorneys for Personal Representative


NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John Dwight Brewer,

aka John Dwight Brewer, Jr., aka

John D. Brewer, Deceased



Larry ZieglerAttorney for Personal Representative,John Dwight Brewer, IIIP.O. Box 1117270 W. Main St.Cedaredge, CO 81413


The Delta County Libraries offer many edu-cational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please con-tact the library or visit the Delta County Librar-ies website at www.deltalibraries.org.

CedaredgePhoto Editing and

Web Albums. Requires a G-mail account. Friday. April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Food for Fines Dur-ing National Library Week! April 10-14. Call Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 for information.

After School Activ-ity for Kids in Grades K-5. Come join the fun and make a flower pin-wheel! Thursday, April 19, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Cedaredge Library.

Children’s Day/Books Day! Thursday, April 19, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Adult Craft Class.

Springing forward with fabric flowers. All supplies included or bring your own ($3 donation suggest-ed). Friday, April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Crafty Kids Satur-day. Come join us for a fun springtime craft! Sat-urday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Internet Basics. Surf-ing and searching the World Wide Web. Satur-day, April 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thurs-days at 10:30 a.m. Pre-schooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

CrawfordFood for Fines Dur-

ing National Library Week! April 10-14. Call Crawford Library at 921-3500 for information.

Wednesdays Tween Book Club. Join the fourth-sixth grade tween book club and meet new friends on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. April 11 is cancelled due to school vacation.

One-On-One Com-puter Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in April from 3 to 5 p.m.

Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat! Thursdays in April from 3 to 4 p.m. April 12 is cancelled due to school vacation.

Easy Flyers and Posters. Learn how to make flyers and posters using Microsoft Word. Friday, April 13, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby sto-rytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

DeltaTweens/Teens Spring

Break/Easter Egg Toss. This event will be messy so wear old clothes! April 12 from 2:15 to 4 p.m.

Contact the Delta Library at 874-9630 for informa-tion.

Food for Fines Dur-ing National Library Week! April 9-14. Call Delta Library at 874-9630 for information.

Free Love and Logic Parenting Workshops at Lincoln Elementary School. Parents with chil-dren under age six meet on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning April 17. Parents with children seven and older meet on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. beginning April 19. Free child care available. Please call Jessica at 234-7175 to sign up.

Individual Computer Help. Do you have com-puter questions or need help with a computer program? Get one-on-one help Thursday, April 19. Contact the Delta Library at 874-9630 to sign up.

Basic Computer Class. Thursdays in April from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 874-9630 to sign up.

Storytimes. Baby sto-

rytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler story-times are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

HotchkissFood for Fines Dur-

ing National Library Week! April 9-13. Call Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for information.

Kids Spring Craft. Kids grades K-2 are invit-ed to join the fun for this spring craft. Thursday, April 19, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby sto-rytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler story-times are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

PaoniaFood for Fines Dur-

ing National Library Week! April 9-14. Call Paonia Library at 527-3470 for information.

Evening Book Club. Paonia Library Book club selection for April is “Plain Truth” by Jodi

Picoult. The discovery of a dead infant in an Amish barn shakes Lancaster County to its core. Thurs-day, April 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. Call Paonia Library at 527-3470 to reserve a copy.

Family Movie. Come see the movie based on the book “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. Thursday, April 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Paonia Library.

Computer Class. Learn how to use Face-book. Wednesday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Call Paonia Library at 527-3470 to register.

Vamps Book Club. Join girls ages 11-15 who read a selected book, then get together for a lively discussion, snacks, and lots of fun. Thursday, April 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby sto-rytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

What’s happening at your library?

D6 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 CHURCH Delta County Independent

DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GODEaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568

Pastor: Lee PonderSunday: 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 • 874-3717Pastor: Ken Gilchrist

Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon 2:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 NoonSunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTORSPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

860 Crawford Ave., DeltaCarlos & Rosemary Sluder,

Pastors – 874-0167Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517Arturo & Alicia Carrasco,

Children – 874-0771Domingo: Escuela Dominical 10:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:00 a.m. Culto de la Tarde y Niños 5:00 p.m.Miercoles: Family Night 7:00 p.m. Jovenes 7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEYCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848Website: gvcnazarene.org

Email: [email protected] Pastor Terry D. Hedrick

Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) SandridgeSunday: 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 every-one. 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 CHURCH4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893

Rev. Alisa SecrestAdult/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 CHURCHReaching the children and youth of

Western Delta CountyI Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322

www.deltachristianchurch.orgMinistry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane,

Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake SullivanFind 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 CHURCH863 A Street, Delta

Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837Sunday 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 • 874-3052Pastor Jeffrey Ryan

Worship Service 9:00 a.m.Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.For more information call 626-3347

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC)1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497

Pastor: Randy UnruhWebsite: www.calvarydelta.orgE-Mail: [email protected]

Sunday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083

Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome

GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315

Pastor Gary CulpSunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Please call for information about Bible studies and Prayer times

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647

deltafirstchurchofgod.comBob and Linda Aubery

Sunday School Classes for All Ages 9:00 a.m.Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.Prayer Chain Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP(The LORD Cometh)

1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135Pastor Earl Douglas

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

All Welcome

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH“Loyal to the orthodox Christianfaith as received by Anglicanism”

5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489Pastor Tom Seibert

Holy Eucharist and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m.Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.Morning Prayer/Communion Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE ORTHODOX

298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225www.saintandrewsdelta.org

Father Daniel JonesSaturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.Please call: for feast day services schedule

SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCH

763 Meeker St., DeltaPastor: Seth Coridan

Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Prayer Meetings Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER DAY SAINTS

1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd.

Sunday: Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTAAmerican Baptist Church

1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847deltafirstbaptist.org

Pastor James ConleySunday:Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.Wednesday:Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.Saturday:Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m.High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, DeltaRon Howard, Pastor

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.Children’s Church Provided

Home Bible Studies AvailableInformation: call 200-7816 or 874-4372

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300

Father Canice Enyiaka Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m.Sunday: English Mass 10:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 NoonDaily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING658 Howard St., Delta

Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501

[email protected] Trueblood, Pastor

Early Service 8:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Late Service 10:45 a.m.Youth Group 5:30 p.m.Communion Worship 1st Sunday

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116

Pastors David & Michele MurphySunday:Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Annointed preaching to follow

Where the fire & glory of God are manifested

AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPOF DELTA

326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta(970)201-7013

Pastor Jason HavertapeSunday Service 10:30 a.m.Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

800 Palmer St., DeltaSundays: Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

(Children’s church available)Weekly home Bible studiesInformation: 234-7816

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Email: [email protected] Pastor Dik Abbott

Sunday:Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church AvailableEvening Service 6:00 p.m.Wednesday:Bible Study 6:00 p.m.AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

GRAND MESA SOUTHERNBAPTIST CHURCH

110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672Rev. Steven Puls

Bible Study 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.Prayer & Bible Study (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.Brotherhood Breakfast (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.Fellowship Breakfast (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m.

(at Ole Bakery)

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441

P.O. Box 7Pastor Jo DeVinny

Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday School during worshipThursday: Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICALFREE CHURCH

Meets at Cedaredge Community Centerwww.newhopefree.orgPastor Bill Williamson

856-4458Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Nursery AvailableMen’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole BakeryYouth Groups — schedules vary Call for time and place

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • [email protected]

Pastor Deb EdwardsVickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate

Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor EmeritusChildren’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.Communion Worship First SundayZero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m.Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery

OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS!

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398

Pastor Seth CoridanSabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713

Cedaredge, CO 81413Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. MassTuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass

For more information, call 970-856-6495

ALL SAINTSLUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667www.allsaintslutheranco.org

Tom Lange, PastorSunday: Worship 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

SURFACE CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH

21987 Austin Road • [email protected]

John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675Sunday: Worship Service 10:00 a.m.with Children’s Church and nursery providedWednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586

Bob Hillyer - Senior PastorMarvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor

Youth Pastor: Eric MusilJanet Noble - Children

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

cedarag.org

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

NORTH FORK CHURCH OF CHRIST

40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151

Pastor Gaylen KinserSunday: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years SUNDAY SCHOOL for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCHNon-denominational

3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673)Pastor Jerry Dutton

Youth Pastor JP DuttonSunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m.Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group and Adult Life Studieswww.crawfordchristians.org

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225

Minister Windell HowardSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCHLazear, CO – 872-2139

Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Morning Service 11:00 a.m.Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Christ Centered Country Church Independent and Fundamental

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881

Sanctuary is handicapped accessibleChildren's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Worship Service 11:00 a.m.Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m.Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

National Historical Register site

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHOF HOTCHKISS

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Also offering counseling, men’s prayer meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for

more information.

PAONIAUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2nd and Onarga, PaoniaPastor Russell Fletcher

Bible Study 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH(Missouri Synod)

5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park

Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.Bible Study following worship service

Visitors Always Welcome.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239

Bishop Stephen W. BaylesSacrament 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 CHURCH1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629

www.biblecenteronline.comJohn Owen, Pastor

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644

www.nfbcpaonia.orgPastor 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 CHURCH297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300

Rev. John HiestandSunday 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 • 527-3450P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428

Pastor Ed HollettSunday School 9:30 a.m.Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161www.paoniachristianfellowship.com

Pastor Scott McIntireSunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m.

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

Something for everyone!

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH235 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 • 527-3214Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTCHURCH

41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398

Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.Discover Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions:

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OLD KING JAMES BIBLEBAPTIST CHURCH

5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790Pastor Brian Lopiccolo

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONALROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Latin Mass59350 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 HersumSend mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425

970-323-6465 • Email: [email protected] Worship 10:30 a.m.Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m. Choir 7:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome

LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405

Pastor Matthew FreySunday Service 9:00 a.m.Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

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Members of the Pres-byterian Church of Delta got together on the morn-ing of Good Friday, April 6, to put together Easter baskets filled with food and goodies for 53 needy families in the Delta County area.

Baskets contained a full meal of ham, pota-toes, two vegetables, rolls and dessert, as well as Easter eggs filled with candy and a chocolate cross. Safeway store man-ager Chris Davis assisted the church in procuring needed food at a reason-able cost.

Families were select-ed with the assistance of staff from the Garnet Mesa and Lincoln ele-mentary schools. Fami-

lies were notified before delivery.

Church elder Rodney Gillespie said this was the second year of this com-munity outreach minis-try. It started out in 2011 with baskets prepared for just eight families. The church’s members were very supportive and pro-vided the resources to greatly expand this mis-sion in 2012.

Easter was selected because many outreach programs were already in place during Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas and no one appeared to be providing this kind of assistance at this time of year. Easter is especially important to Christians and a reminder that we

are all to love our neigh-bors.

According to Gillespie, plans are to continue this outreach to the commu-nity each year.

Presbyterians fill Easter baskets

Photo submittedMembers of the Presbyterian Church of Delta prepared 53 Easter baskets of food and goodies to be delivered to needy families in Delta County on Good Friday, April 6.

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D8 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 BACK PAGE Delta County Independent

When John Taylor and Elizabeth Thompson purchased the tower-

ing brick home at the top of Delta’s 4th Street hill in early 1994, they had no idea they were embarking on a “never-ending fix-up campaign.”

Eighteen years have passed and still their to-do list out-lines projects for indoors and out. But when they feel over-whelmed, they only have to flip through their “before” pic-tures to appreciate how far the Fairlamb House has come under their loving care. Today they operate a bed-and-break-fast from their prominent location on Garnet Mesa.

The house retains the name of Fairlamb — with the permission of the family — because it was occupied by that family for more than 70 years. The home was built in 1907 at a cost of $4,500, and was reportedly the first house to be built in Delta on an eight-hour day basis. Today the house is listed on both the local and state historical registries.

After passing out of the Fairlamb family, the house was owned by the Pflums and then Roger and Carol Van Atta. They lived in the house less than a year before Roger Van Atta, an anesthesiologist, decided to move his family to Arizona. Renters occupied the home at one point, but it sat vacant for long stretches of time, and as imposing, vacant houses tend to do, gained a reputation as haunted.

Surrounded by overgrown trees, it was indeed dark and spooky looking. Still, when Elizabeth Thompson drove by, she couldn’t help but think

what a beautiful place it could be. And when she had a chance to look inside, she immediate-ly appreciated the underlying pinnings — despite the laun-dry hanging from the banis-ters and the puppy “puddles and piles” on the hardwood floor. She and John, who were dating at that time, made an offer on the house just slightly lower than the asking price but it was rejected, and the house sat vacant for another year. Finally the Van Attas agreed to lower the price and fortunately for them, John and Liz were still intrigued by the possibilities. Unfortunately, there was still a big hurdle to overcome — the IRS had liens on the property that exceeded the home’s value. John enlist-ed the aid of his good friend, attorney Mike Schottelkotte, to help sort out the mess. At closing, when John and Liz realized they were still shy of satisfying the IRS lien, the two real estate agents rep-resenting the buyer and the seller each threw in a portion of their commission so the sale could go through.

The thought of a bed and breakfast did not enter their minds until John and Liz vis-ited their accountant, David Lane, and he pointed out that some of the expenses asso-ciated with renovating the house would be tax deduct-ible if they were operating a business. They obtained a business license and soon the phone started to ring with bicyclists looking for rooms for the Ride the Rockies tour coming through Delta later in the summer. “We had all the rooms booked and they were a total mess,” Liz says. “We worked frantically every weekend, every evening.” She was using a blow dryer to dry the paint in one of the bed-rooms as their guests walked through the front door that first August.

Liz and John started with a blank slate — even the light fixtures and smoke detectors had been removed prior to clos-ing. But the essential elements were in place — the high ceil-ings, unique inlaid wood floors, beautiful windows, spacious rooms, and story after story from Sky and his two sisters who grew up in the home. “The historical component is what makes this a great bed-and-breakfast,” John says. “You can’t buy history.”

Other than the floors, which were professionally refinished before Liz and John started moving in, they did all the work on the house themselves with the help of Liz’s dad, a plumber, and John’s ex-father-in-law, a carpenter.

After closing, Liz said at least 50 people told them they’d looked at the house but decided it was too much work.

“In hindsight, I don’t know that we would have gone through with it,” John says.

“Ignorance is its own just reward,” Liz says. “If you knew how much work some-thing would be, you wouldn’t tackle it.”

As the rooms were pain-stakingly stripped and paint-ed, the house began to fill with treasures as Liz searched antique stores for “just the right piece for just the right

place.” Family heirlooms were collected and strategically placed throughout the three-story home. Many items are gifts from friends and neigh-bors who had vintage pieces that didn’t fit into their decor.

Liz brought her own collec-tions out of storage and put together attractive displays of butter pat plates, wooden shoes, hats and more. They joke they didn’t have a sheep between them when they moved into the house, but two young guests recently counted over 200 lambs in all shapes and sizes. Everyone, it seems, thinks the FairLAMB house should have a whole flock of the fluffy white critters.

Nearly every penny Liz and John have made from the B&B has been put back into the house. One year proceeds went to erect a fence, anoth-er year they purchased a hot tub. Liz and John are now in the process of scraping and repainting the windowsills, and they have applied for a state historical grant to rein-stall the home’s wraparound porch. A backyard water fea-ture is also on the to-do list.

Though their business hasn’t made them rich, they have gained a wealth of new friends and a lot of great sto-ries of their own. John tells of a Lakota medicine man and his wife, in Delta for the pow wow, who reported seeing five female spirits standing at the foot of their bed in the middle of the night. With the per-mission of John and Liz, the medicine man rid the house of the spirits using sage and an eagle feather.

The Fairlamb House has every modern convenience from air conditioning to Wi-fi, but the television, sound system and John’s CD collec-tion are secreted behind built-in bookshelves. “We try to be sensitive to the style of the house,” said Liz. “We want it to feel like you’ve gone to visit an old friend; sometimes John says it’s like living in a museum.”

At breakfast, John is in

charge of artistically arrang-ing a platter of fresh fruit and brewing premium coffee. Liz is generally the cook, prepar-ing some type of egg dish or casserole, served with bacon or sausage. A guest favorite are Liz’s “Golden Delight Pan-cakes,” which are featured in a collection of recipes from bed-and-breakfasts throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Returning guests are treated to their favorite breakfast.

“We pride ourselves on being a home away from home,” Liz

says. “We make sure our guests have exactly what they want. We accommodate people’s food allergies, what they like, what they don’t like.”

After nearly 20 years in the hospitality business, Liz says she can size up her guests pretty quickly — whether they want to relax in their rooms or they’re eager to chat and learn about the area. With warm, intelligent hosts like Liz and John, it’s no surprise they have a high number of returning guests.


A modern washer and dryer are tucked behind closet doors, leaving this display of antiques to add ambience to the laundry room.

Bed-and-breakfast guests can make themselves a cup of coffee or tea at this beautiful work area. The console is the result of a “marriage” between a tiled countertop and a dresser Liz and her dad discovered in Grand Junction. The warped surface of the dresser was removed and replaced with the countertop, a gift from John’s mother. It was originally part of a coffee table made by an inmate at the home for the criminally insane in Pueblo. Liz’s father added the bar sink and extended the plumbing. On the right is a glimpse of one of the two bathrooms available for guests.

A home A home away away from from homehome

BBAACCKK

PPAAGGEE

This room is dubbed Stella, after Millard Fairlamb’s wife and Sky Fairlamb’s grandmother. Stella Maude Nutter was the daughter of an early pioneer stockman by the name of Charles Nutter. Liz and John spent hours stripping NFL wallpaper and corkboard from the walls of this room while transforming it into an inviting sanctuary for guests.

The Millard Room is done in bold masculine colors. In a corner of the room Millard and Stella’s wedding photo hangs above a secretary which belonged to Liz’s grand-mother. A shadow box built by Liz’s father carries out the theme by showcasing men’s attire from the 1800s.

Liz Thompson and John Taylor provide a welcoming environment for their guests. The grandfather clock pictured above was built spe-cifi cally for the Fairlamb House Bed & Breakfast by Liz’s father, a talented plumber and carpenter who has left his mark throughout the lovely home.

Delta County Independent, Issue 15, April 11, 2012

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