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Republicans face off in primary BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Republican candidates for county and state house seats in the primary election met in Orchard City on May 29 for a question-and-answer forum. The two-hour-long event attended by some 50 people was hosted by the Delta County Republican Party Central Committee, which was also responsible for choosing and submitting questions. The primary election mail ballots are going out this week. Official election day is June 26. The Republican primary will see a contested race

for District #3 Delta County commissioner. In District #2, incumbent Bruce Hovde is running unopposed. In the District #3 county commissioner race, Peach Valley farmer and chiropractor Dr. Roger Bentley faces North Fork rancher and businessman Mark Roeber. Bentley is an area native. He has served for six years on the Delta County Planning Commission. Bentley has placed an emphasis on private property rights and the U.S. Constitution in his campaign. He has notable political backing from a base of the party’s

Constitutional conservatives and area Tea Party supporters. Roeber is a Delta County native, a North Fork rancher, and a co-owner of Homestead Meats. He has served as president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. Roeber’s family heritage of 123 years ranching in the North Fork Valley ensures a broad base of

support from party members and others for his candidacy. During opening statements that each candidate gave at the May 29 session, Bentley described himself as a “fundamental conservative candidate.” He wants to “whittle down” the numbers of county regulations. “The county has enough planning regulations,” he said, adding that he is

opposed to zoning and building codes in the unincorporated county. Roeber in his opening statement noted his experience in business, both in ranching and retail meat merchandising. He stated support for personal property rights, and outlined three other main campaign themes: support and PRIMARY TO A3

City manager search launched BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Fred Rainguet of KRW Associates, an executive search firm, met with the Delta City Council recently to begin the process of hiring Delta’s next city manager. The opening will be posted with the Colorado Municipal League, Colorado City and County Management Asssociation, International City/ County Manager Association, the Delta County Independent, and on the city’s website. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, June 29. The job description was altered just slightly. Qualified candidates must have a master’s degree (public administration or business administration degree preferred) plus three years of experience in public sector administration.

Non-profit and private sector executive level experience may be considered. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree may also apply, but they must have eight years of progressively responsible experience. In the past, the council has required just five years of experience. The salary range is up to $103,000, depending upon qualifications, plus an “excellent benefit package.” That’s the same salary paid to former city manager Joe Kerby, who also received housing as part of his compensation. Housing, vehicle allowance, severance package and other elements of the employment agreement will be worked out with the successful applicant, and will likely involve the input of the city attorney and the applicant’s attorney.

County bans open burning BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Board of Delta County Commissioners, in concert with other Western Slope county governments, on Monday adopted an immediate ban on “open fires.” According to the wording of the county’s ban, “For the purpose of this order, ‘open fires’ shall be defined as all outdoor fires, including but not limited to agricultural burning, campfires, warming fires, fused explosives, fireworks of all kinds and brands (except with a permit issued pursuant to state or municipal laws), and the prescribed burning of fence rows, wildlands, trash and debris, but (does) not include gas barbecues and charcoal fires in enclosed fire pans of permanent fireplace locations.” Dry weather combined with occasional high winds

and tinder-dry wildland fuels conditions have led to the county’s annual burn ban being adopted this year weeks earlier than normal. The ban will stay in effect until such time as it is specifically repealed by the BoCC. The ban applies generally in the unincorporated areas of the county. Sheriff Fred McKee submitted an official request for the ban. Local fire chiefs are in agreement with the move, said Rob Fiedler, emergency manager for the county. County commissioner Bruce Hovde said that a recent meeting of regional county governments also provided impetus for Delta County’s move now, as other Region 10 counties adopt their own burn ban measures. There are some exceptions BURN BAN TO A3

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George Bock (left) offers tips on playing Devil’s Thumb’s 18 holes to a trio of golfers from Montrose. Bock is one of several men and women who volunteer at the golf course. Devil’s Thumb saves on payroll expenses and the golfers get free rounds of golf in exchange.

Marketing is key to future of Devil’s Thumb BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Expenses at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club have been cut to the bone; the only way to make the golf course viable is to increase revenues. That was the message delivered to the Delta City Council last week by Peter Elzi of THK Associates, the firm hired to conduct an operational audit of the heavily subsidized city-owned golf course. The work session was attended by members of the men’s and women’s golf clubs, several of whom volunteer at the facility to help keep payroll costs down. Members of the Citizen Financial Task Force were also interested to hear what Elzi had to say in his preliminary report. Several of those in the audience are both golfers and members of the Citizen Financial Task Force, which was formed to come up with revenue-enhancing and cost-cutting ideas for the 2013 budget. Since it opened in 1999, Devil’s Thumb Golf Club has relied on transfers from the city’s municipal light and power fund to offset revenue shortfalls. Annual transfers of $400,000 to $550,000 have been slowly draining the municipal light and power fund to the point where the

fund is in danger of being completely depleted by 2014. Then, as councilmember Bill Raley points out, both the golf course and the municipal light and power fund will be bankrupt. Elzi cautioned against looking solely at the numbers, because a golf course can be a great asset to the community. It provides employment, scenery and open space, and it can stimulate economic development and recruiting efforts. A community doesn’t close its parks or libraries because they cost money, he said. “With that said, we don’t believe that the utility fund can continue to subsidize this course at the rate at which it has in the past four or five years to the tune of close to a half million dollars a year,” he said. “At some point the utility fund will run out of adequate resources to continue that subsidy even if they wanted to.” Elzi estimates the subsidy to the golf course costs every municipal power user in the city $22 a month. Having analyzed staffing levels, maintenance, equipment and the need to maintain the quality of play, Elzi said the problem is not one of expenses, but one of revenue. He stressed the need to

increase greens fees and annual passes, and recommended tripling the marketing budget to draw folks from outside the area with discretionary income. The local population is simply not large enough to support the golf course, especially since participation rates lag behind state and national averages. We’ve not only got fewer golfers, those golfers have more options. To illustrate that point, Elzi compared the number of holes in our trade area to the number of residents. In Delta County, the ratio is 676 persons to a hole. In Colorado, the ratio is 1,146 persons for every hole. “That’s the real crux of the problem,” he said. “We can’t count on just the Delta and Delta County resident to support this facility.” The rate increases proposed by Elzi are significant, particularly for peak times. While most golfers said they’d be willing to pay a bit more for greens fees and annual passes, they preferred to focus the discussion on marketing the award-winning course. Others thought the pricing should be a better value, citing the draw of Walmart. Elzi said the rate increases would have to be gradual, to avoid driving off too many DEVIL’S THUMB TO A8

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Already this year, many areas around Colorado are experiencing dry conditions, low humidity, wind and dry vegetation. In addition to fire restrictions in Delta, Gunnison and Mesa counties, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service have instituted “Stage One Fire Restrictions” on the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) and Bureau of Land Management lands within Delta, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties. Statewide restrictions can be found at www.co emergency.com/p/fire-ban-info.html.

The Board of Delta County Commissioners is hosting a constituent forum Tuesday, June 12, at the Orchard City Town Hall. Citizens who wish to discuss any issue with county commissioners Olen Lund, Bruce Hovde or Doug Atchley are invited to stop by between 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

A 400-acre in-holding along the Gunnison River in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area is now in public hands, Western Rivers Conservancy and the Bureau of Land Management announced this week. The acquisition secures the conservation of 400 acres of fish and wildlife habitat along the Gunnison River that was proposed for gravel mining and real estate development. The newly secured property is located along the Gunnison River near the entrance of the NCA. The property includes habitat for the federally threatened Colorado hookless cactus, bald eagles, northern leopard frogs and a wide variety of other plants and wildlife. The lower Gunnison River is also critical habitat for endangered Colorado River Basin fish such as the Colorado River pikeminnow.

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OPINION

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LETTERS It’s time to get off the fence Dear Editor: Recently, I noticed a fence in front of a home with signs supporting Mark Roeber and Roger Bentley, the candidates for District 3 county commissioner nomination in the June Republican primary. There could not be a starker contrast between two candidates. It’s time to get off the fence! Roeber is a lifelong rancher, raising cattle and farming on the same piece of property near Paonia that his greatgrandfather homesteaded in 1889. Bentley, by contrast, being from Montrose, said at a recent debate that Delta County is his second home, after Montrose. If you are going to be commissioner of a county, then shouldn’t that county be your first love? District 2 is the North Fork constituency. The North Fork is defined as Paonia, Crawford, Hotchkiss, Redlands

Mesa, Rogers Mesa, Lazear, and all points inbetween. Mark Roeber is from Paonia. Roger Bentley is from Peach Valley, which is basically Delta. Delta already has a commissioner and the good folks from the North Fork region deserve a voice on the Board of County Commissioners, after all, that was the original intention of creating districts. Roeber has been a leader in agri-business, the cattle industry, and as an entrepreneur. In addition to his business background, he has served as president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and has been chairman of federal lands committees on both a state and federal level. Over the years Roeber has made a dozen or so trips to Washington, D.C. to advocate for farmers, ranchers, and private land owners. Bentley’s claim to fame is serving on the planning commis-

sion, a board which he wants to eliminate. Roeber deserves your vote and he will fight for private property rights, advocate for the retention of local businesses, (e.g. the coal mines), encourage new entrepreneurs, protect western Colorado water from greedy downstream and Front Range interests, and stand up for the multiple use of our public lands, so that hunters, anglers, ATVers, ranchers, and tourists, along with the mines, natural gas, and lumber industries can have the opportunity to succeed and enjoy the wealth that is Delta County. Mark Roeber may be known as the man of few words, but his wisdom, character, and leadership skills speak volumes. I highly encourage you to vote for a truly great candidate, Mark Roeber. Matt Soper Trustee Orchard City

Roeber’s actions will be guided by fairness Dear Editor: If you don’t mind having a nuclear waste dump or carcass disposal site right next door, vote for Roger Bentley for District #3 Republican County Commissioner candidate. If a confined animal operation with 5,000 skunks next door won’t bother you, vote for Roger Bentley. If you believe there should be no protections against a neighbor harming your quality of life, property value, or health, then vote for Roger Bentley. If your vision for our county is for it to be like a Third World country, then please...vote for Roger Bentley. Roger Bentley is a hardcore Libertarian

who has chosen to fly the Republican Party flag in an attempt to get elected. He knows full well that he will not get elected wearing his true colors, so he’s trying to fly under the electorate’s radar as a Republican. I urge all voters in Delta County to see this charade for what it is. I further implore the voters of our county to select Mark Roeber as their Republican candidate for District #3 Delta County Commissioner. Mr. Roeber’s answers to questions by Mike Mason, answers that Mr. Mason found appalling (see Mike Mason letter to the editor May 30) offer solid evidence for some of the reasons I will vote for Mark Roeber. Mr. Roeber

obviously does not agree with Mason’s (and Bentley’s) interpretation of the Colorado right to farm statute, nor do I. I believe Mr. Roeber is well aware of the land use regulations in Delta County... he simply doesn’t share Mason’s (and Bentley’s) view of them, nor do I. I yearn for the days when our commissioners were not ideologically driven, but were guided in their decisions by a thorough understanding of our statutes and regulations, and had a great sense of fairness and right action. I believe Mark Roeber will move us back in that direction. Travis Jardon Hotchkiss

Roeber will protect our values Dear Editor: I am writing to support Mark Roeber for Delta County Commis-

Don’t let hunters take aim at sandhill cranes Dear Editor: A sandhill crane hunt has been proposed for Moffat and Routt counties. These are the cranes that come to Hart’s Basin/ Fruitgrowers each spring! Colorado Parks and Wildlife has scheduled a hearing in Craig June 8 at 10:40 a.m. Contact jim. haskins@state.co.us, Evelyn Horn at 835-8391 or botnbird@tds.net, or Barbara Hughes at skibarb@zirkle.us. Evelyn Horn Orchard City

sioner. My family and I have known the Roeber family for many years. In fact his father was employed in our family mining company in the 1970s and Mark spent several summers working underground as well. For me, someone born and raised in Delta County, coal mining has been a large part of my life and two generations before me. Mining has provided my family, and the families of many others, a good honest living. However, as you may be aware, the coal industry has been the focus of increased scrutiny by our current administration. While we may be limited in having our voices heard and respected at the national level, Mark Roeber will definitely listen to and respect local mining businesses,

KUDOS Grateful for support Dear Editor: Thank you, Delta! and to Jock and all the postal carriers who picked up the generous donations made to Stamp Out Hunger. Also a special thanks to the ASTRA Club, Key Club, Amanda and Mike Twamley, Steve Grover, Linda and Dan Olsen and others for all their help in sorting and storing the food. We are grateful for your support! Delta Food Pantry

Run/walk was a great success Dear Editor: The Cedaredge Rotary Club would like to thank the following sponsors for making the third annual Thunder Mountain 5K and 10K Run/Walk event a great success: Surface Creek Bank, Fiesta Vallarta, RJ’s Steakhouse, Sunset Printing, Mesa Liquors, Short Branch Liquors, Delta County Independent, High Country Shopper, Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce, Stitchworks and REI. Again, many thanks to sponsors and all the participants and volunteers who made the event possible.

issues, and the contributions miners make to our local communities. We need to elect someone who will protect the things that make Delta County a great place to live and raise a family; someone who understands it takes hard work and commitment to run a business — large or small, agricultural or mining; and someone who appreciates all the wonderful resources Delta County has to offer. Mark has personally staked his livelihood and reputation in this county and like me, loves what it represents. I urge you to vote Mark Roeber for Delta County Commissioner. William Bear, Jr. Delta County

The ideal candidate Dear Editor: Mark Roeber is an ideal candidate for Delta County Commissioner from District 3. Not only was he born and raised in the North Fork Valley, but he has made it home for himself, his wife and their four children. As a rancher and small business owner, he has a personal interest in the area. Mark has also participated in Club 20 and Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and understands legislation affecting this county whether it is about energy, agriculture or the economy. He understands Delta County and believes in Delta County, and I feel that his knowledge and background is essential in order to address the specific concerns that are unique to our county. Thelma Starner Delta

Social security cap should be removed Dear Editor: To answer Bernie Heideman’s questions about what is “more likely” for most people (“The rich just keep getting richer, May 30), I need to point out that fueling resentment against the super rich by reminding the rest of us what we DON’T have is non productive argument. Tax increases on any segment of society trickle down to increased costs for the rest of us. Increasing the rate for high income earners encourages them to earn less, produce less and that would include job creation, charitable contributions, etc. We are still left with a tax code full of credits, exemptions and deductions rife for abuse by taxpayers in any bracket. This has resulted in more than 40 percent of households in America paying no federal income tax at all. A more valid argument can and should be made for the Fair Tax or even the Flat Tax, so perhaps the politicians we should be looking for are ones who legislate for sharing the “burden.” To most of us, this “share

the wealth” crap translates into nothing more than one group of people being given what another group has earned. Heideman would whine that the Bush tax cuts help benefit the wealthy, but the majority of wage earners paid higher income taxes on lower wages under Clinton. Though income and employment are two separate taxes, Obama’s idea of a middle class break is to reduce

social security tax contributions. Where is the outrage at that? Why are there no plans to take the cap off the wage amount subject to social security tax? That would at least provide more funding for the social security that so many are likely to rely on and would “take” more from the wealthy which it seems is the point of his letter. Jakki Taylor Paonia

School board is out of control Dear Editor: Our school board is out of control. Not only are their decisions arbitrary, random and contradictory but show absolutely no understanding of educational governance or concern for students, district personnel or the community at large. Their behavior is not only unethical but may be illegal. Conversations that have been overheard between board members that usurp the Sunshine Law only add credence to everyone’s distrust. It is time for the Colorado

Department of Education, the Colorado Association of School Boards, the Colorado Association of School Executives and the Colorado Education Association to investigate the actions of these elected officials, including the recently resigned board president. It is time for the board to come clean and explain the rationale behind their unhealthy and deceptive actions. They are obviously not capable of governing themselves. Michael Vigil Delta

If you see something that doesn’t look right, call 911 Dear Editor: A young Florida man is walking home from a convenience store. He is minding his own business and is no threat to anybody else, but another man spies him and for reasons known only to himself, he decides to follow that young man, even though a 911 operator he called to report what he was doing tells him not to do that. The end result of that action leaves an innocent person dead and a country in an uproar over what should or should not have been done in that case. What would you have done, many of us are asking ourselves. That question has been very much on my mind because once I was confronted with a very similar situation and didn’t know what to do, and the incident haunted me long afterward. I was babysitting that day, the 5-year-old son of some friends, and we were sitting in my Longmont kitchen having lunch when I glanced out my back door and saw something that didn’t look right to me. What I saw was a young man walking along the bank of an irrigation ditch behind my home, and he was carrying a suitcase. Now lots of people used the ditch bank as a walking path, so to see someone there was not unusual, but it was the suitcase that caught my eye. Why was he carrying it I wondered. Besides, he seemed to be struggling with it, as if it was too heavy for him although it didn’t appear to be a very large suitcase. A friend of mine who had worked for years in the security business had once told me that if I ever saw something that didn’t look right to me, I should make a point of observing everything I could about it, so if I needed to give evidence later I could. So I watched the young man carefully and saw that he had shoulder length dirty blond hair, he was wearing faded denim jeans, and his navy blue coat looked like the kind that would have down filling. I’d guess his age as 21 or 22. That was all I saw before he passed beyond

my sight. But what should I do with that information? After all, the young man had done nothing wrong that I could see, and he didn’t appear to be a threat to anything or anybody. There were no laws that I knew of about walking along ditch banks while carrying suitcases, and if I called 911 to report what I saw they’d probably think I was crazy. So I stewed over what to do, but finally I picked up the phone and made that call, even though I felt like an idiot while I was doing it. But the officer who took the call treated me respectfully and wrote down everything I told him. The young boy I was babysitting and I had just finished our lunch when the phone rang. It was a police officer calling and he said a man had been spotted a few blocks from my home who seemed to fit my description. Could he come pick me up and drive me past that guy to see if he was the same one? The fellow was standing by a curb next to a car that had a driver in it, and another officer was watching over both of them. The guy by the curb was definitely the guy I’d seen. He’d been spotted getting into that car and I was told later that the car was full of suitcases full of loot from burglaries that had occurred in our area. The guy driving the car was the accomplice to the guy I’d seen walking along the ditchbank.

They’d been robbing houses for months, breaking into them in broad daylight, and using ditch banks near those houses for their escape route. But no one had noticed anything untoward until I’d made that phone call. Some people didn’t even know they’d been robbed until some of their stuff turned up in the homes of the robbers when they were searched. But there was a problem in my description of the one robber. The suitcase I’d described him carrying was nowhere to be found. A search was made, and it was found hidden in some weeds down by the irrigation ditch. In it was a huge jar full of coins, along with some other things, and that’s why the guy had been struggling while he was carrying it. The young friend I was babysitting was thrilled that he got to ride in a police car and he got to meet two cops. When an article appeared in the Longmont newspaper a few days later that described our adventure we were proud of what we’d helped accomplish. And I learned a lesson that I’ve never forgotten. If I see something that doesn’t look right to me, I’ll call 911 and let the authorities figure it out. And maybe if that fellow in Florida had listened to what he was told by a 911 operator on the night he was following young Trayvon Martin, a tragedy could have been avoided. Marjorie E. Johnson Eckert

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Primary FROM PAGE A1 retention of local business; protecting water and water rights; and continued multiple use of public land resources. Bentley and Roeber differed somewhat in their views on the entwined local issues of the right-to-farm and confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Roeber said his view is that the local right-tofarm policy is based on grandfathering existing ag operations to protect them from encroaching development. He said he supports right-to-farm. It is also Roeber’s view that a farmer setting up

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a CAFO should consider impacts to his neighbors and consult with them beforehand. Still, he said, “Confined feeding is ag.” By contrast, Bentley’s view is that the very defining of feed lots as CAFOs is part of the United Nations Agenda 21, a program seen as an attempt to impose oneworld government control through local planning rules. CAFOs are a right-to-farm issue, he said. He supports the right to farm, and he said that grandfathering is not written in as part of the local right to farm policy. An issue likely to go to county voters in November, ending term limits for county sheriff and coroner, found the candidates in partial agreement. Both men believe that voters are the ultimate term limit setters. Roeber stated that he favors ending term limits for the two county offices, which he sees as less political and requiring more professional credentials than some other elective offices. Bentley said he would express his personal opinion on the subject by secret ballot on

election day. Asked their top funding priorities for the county, Bentley noted the county’s budget is over $25 million now and replied, “What are we lacking?” Bentley said that roads and law enforcement are top priorities. Roeber said his top priority is the “health and welfare of the people,” and he also put safe roads and law enforcement in that category. Also on the issue of county roads, both men said they would be willing to consider using more competitive bidding and private contractors for county road work. The candidates were asked their views on “compromising to be a successful politician.” Roeber explained that a firm stance on principles is essential “while trying to work with people to have a civil discussion” on differences. Bentley said that commissioners

are “leaders of the county, not dictators. We can’t compromise on principles, but we can compromise on opinions.” How would the candidates represent those who disagree with them? Roeber said, “I am known to be a listener and even tempered . . . You learn to work things out, encourage debate, and remain civil.” Bentley explained that his views on most issues are derived from basic documents of government including state statutes, the U.S. Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. Both men recognize the job of county commissioner is a full-time one. Bentley said it would be “30 to 40 hours per week in a suit” with an additional 20 or 30 hours per week. Roeber said, “I know it is a full-time job, and I am committed to that.” Asked what qualifies them to represent Dis-

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FROM PAGE A1 to the various burn bans that have been adopted. Anyone venturing to light an open fire is always advised to first call the county’s burn line, 3992955. Checking with local jurisdictions and lands management agencies is also recommended by emergency officials. The burn ban resolution adopted Monday by the Delta County Commissioners “applies to all public lands and private property in Delta County except: land within the boundaries of the GMUG National Forest, public land managed by the

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BLM, and Colorado State Parks at Sweitzer Lake and Crawford Reservoir.” The county government does not have jurisdiction over state and federal lands. Various open fire restrictions have also been adopted by public lands agencies. Also exempted from the county’s ban is “any property not owned by Delta County within municipalities which have adopted their own burning regulations.” Included in the county’s ban is operation of a chain saw without fire precautions including a working spark arrestor installed. In some cases, a permit may be issued following application to the county sheriff for permission to conduct agricultural burns or other open fires.

trict #3, Bentley replied, “I know how to relate to the salt-of-the-earth people who live in Delta County.” Roeber said that by having lived in the upper North Fork Valley his entire life he has come to “know the people, who to talk to, and what their views are.” Both men said that jobs are the key to economic vitality and decreasing welfare dependence. They oppose government mandates and regulations as the solution.

Bruce Hovde District #2 unopposed

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Altrusans install new officers Altrusa International of Delta, which is dedicated to advancing literacy and community service, held its annual installation meeting May 23 at the home of Yvonne Rowland. Outgoing directors included president Nancy Hovde, vice president Jo Rosenquist, treasurer Cindy Lonis, secretary Debbie Atchley, and correspondence secretary Melvia Thebus. President Nancy Hovde gifted outgoing board members with pots of flowers, which included solar highlights, assembled by our local Ace Hardware because her board went above and beyond, lighting up her life through their efficiency and service.

Saturday, June 23 Devil’s Thumb Golf Club 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 18-hole 4-person Scramble Only 1 player 0-10 Handicap Per Team

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Outgoing officers are pictured with incoming president Jo Rosenquist (top left) and her officers for the coming year. programs, Delta Opportunity School, food banks in Delta and Cedaredge, and a host of other needs. Not only does the club provide financial and hands-on aid, members of Altrusa celebrate their lives through efficiency and service to our communities. Plus, they have

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Incoming officers are president Jo Rosenquist, vice president Demeris York, treasurer Mary Dow, and secretary Daphne Harding. The incoming board presented outgoing president Nancy Hovde with pottery from local Biggins Pottery. Celebrating the many awards received at the recent District Ten conference, held in Ruidoso, N.M., the event was especially festive. The local Altrusa Club received international recognition for the Delta High School and Cedaredge ASTRA clubs. Thanks to editor Daphne Harding, the club newsletter received the high honor of first place, and thanks to Jackie Schoonover, the website received third place in this regional competition. Altrusa International of Delta received first place, with a $100 award, for most new memberships. The club placed second in the Distinguished Clubs division for its active membership. Altrusa International of Delta supports literacy

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Christian Science Society, Delta welcomes you to our Church Services. Our Pastor is the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. Our mission is to “commemorate the word and works of our Master [Christ Jesus] which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing.” (Mary Baker Eddy)

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (children up to age 20) Wednesday Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. 751 Meeker (corner of 8th & Meeker) Delta 874-8083

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is expanding west and we’d love you to join us! Attend an upcoming meeting and learn what it means to educate classically. Find out how Classical Conversations can support you on your home schooling journey, from Kindergarten all the way through High School. We’ll discuss the Classical Model of Education, how CC ﬁts into this, and what the program looks like at all levels.

June 12 • 7 p.m. in Delta at Agape Christian Fellowship located in the Columbine Mall on Main Street.

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Demonstrate your Americanism Delta Emblem Club #462 is again sponsoring an Americanism contest open to businesses and organizations. You are asked to put up a display depicting Americanism. The display should be ready by July 1 and remain up until July 21. The display should depict Americanism and

Gather your team for Relay for Life

its ideals. The displays will be judged and ribbons placed on the winning displays. A plaque will also be awarded to the three top displays. You will need to register your display to have it judged. Send the name of your business or organization, location of display, and person to contact with a phone number to the Delta Emblem Club #462, P.O. Box 362, Delta, CO 81416 or deliver it to the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, 3rd and Main. Entry information should be delivered or mailed to arrive by July 1.

Walk on a team for the Delta County Relay for Life and help in the fight against cancer. The 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 services. Visit DeltaRelay IN THE NEWS forLife.com for more information or to sign up. Tessa Jade Tripodi of Silver Spring, Md., recently graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a bachelor of fine arts in environmental design. Tessa graduated cum laude and also received a departmental recognition award. Along with other graduates, she had Cedaredge High a four-day exhibit with School’s Class of 1982 is examples of her four planning a reunion Sat- years of study. urday, July 7, at RJ’s Tessa’s mother is JenRestaurant in Cedaredge. nifer Maroney Tripodi, Classmates are invited formerly of Hotchkiss. to gather for drinks at Her grandparents are 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 Ron and Janet Oatman p.m. of Hotchkiss.

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fun. If you are interested in making a tax deductible contribution to Altrusa in memory of David Mangum, the funds will be used to establish a

memorial to honor him. Checks can be made to: Altrusa International Foundation of Delta, P.O. Box 648, Delta, CO 81416.

Webb celebrates 80th birthday Lois Webb will celebrate her 80th birthday on June 9. She was born in Bellingham, Wash., June 9, 1932, to Harold and Gladys Nichols, the second of four children. She moved to Oak Harbor, Wash., in 1949 and graduated from high school there in 1950. She was working for the telephone company when she met Rufus Webb of the U.S. Navy. They were married Oct. 11, 1952. She accompanied her husband to 14 different duty stations, three of which were overseas. After 26 years in the military they retired in Delta. The Webbs have three children, Debra, Gary and Robert, four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Webb enjoys flowers, crocheting, bowling and visiting with friends and relatives. Her brother and his family from Lake Havasu City, Ariz., will travel to Delta to help her celebrate with some of her children and other local relatives and friends.

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Commodity distribution scheduled June 21 Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed Thursday, June 21, at the following locations: Delta — Delta Middle School cafeteria, 822 Grand Avenue. Cedaredge — Masonic Hall, 295 W. Main Street. Hotchkiss — Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds. Because of the unavailability of the normal site in Delta, this quarter’s distribution will be conducted at the Delta Middle School cafeteria. Vehicles should enter through

the gate at 8th and Howard streets. Distribution begins at 9 a.m., and ends at 1 p.m., or earlier if items are no longer available. To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines of $1,679 monthly for a family of one, $2,268 for a family of two, $3,446 for a family of four, and $4,624 for a family of six. Please bring some form of identification. For more information, call 874-2039.

BIRTHS Dustin and Kaydee Ingram of Austin are the parents of a son, Za’ov Michael Lee Ingram, born May 23, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Memorial Hospital. He ALOHA BURGERS weighed 7 pounds, 11 I love hamburgers and ounces and was 19 inches pineapple, so it just seemed in length. Nicholas and Lyndsie Spine of Cedaredge are the parents of a daughter, Luna Nevaeh Spine, born May 29, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 14.8 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

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Jacqueline and Nicholas Zmiewsky of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Charlotte Zmiewsky, 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineborn May 25, 2012, at apple Delta County Memorial 3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriHospital. She weighed 6 Natalie Gonzales and yaki sauce pounds, 14 ounces and Cristian Meza of Delta 1 pound ground beef was 18 inches in length. are the parents of a son, 1 large sweet onion, sliced Anthony Emilio Meza, 1 tablespoon butter Ricky and Dixie born May 29, 2012, at 4 lettuce leaves Alvarado of Delta are the Delta County Memorial 4 sesame seed or onion buns, split and toasted parents of a daughter, Hospital. He weighed 7 4 slices Swiss cheese Holly Jean Alvarado, pounds, 13 ounces and 4 bacon strips, cooked born May 27, 2012, at was 20.25 inches in Delta County Memorial length. Drain pineapple juice into a Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces Mike and Audrey small bowl; add teriyaki sauce. Place 3 tablespoons in a resealable and was 18.5 inches in Reedy of Paonia are the plastic bag. Add pineapple; toss to length. parents of a son, Beckham James Reedy, Mr. and Mrs. Kow- born May 29, 2012, at alkowski of Delta are Delta County Memorial the parents of a son, Hospital. He weighed 7 Noah Johnathan Kow- pounds, 10 ounces and alkowski, born May 27, was 19.25 inches in 2012, at Delta County length. www.deltaacehardware.com

coat and set aside. Shape beef into four patties; place in an 8-in. square baking dish. Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce mixture over patties; marinate for 5-10 minutes, turning once. Drain and discard teriyaki marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes; set aside. Drain and discard pineapple marinade. Place pineapple on grill or under broiler to heat through. Layer with lettuce and onion on bottom of buns. Top with burgers, cheese, pineapple and bacon. Replace tops.

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BUSINESS

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

‘President Taft’ to speak at DMEA’s annual meeting The annual business meeting of the DeltaMontrose Electric Association (DMEA) will be held the morning of Thursday, June 14, at the Montrose Pavilion (1800 Pavilion Drive). Registration and voting will take place from 8-9 a.m. along with light refreshments and an opportunity to see energy and other exhibits. The business meeting gets underway at 9 a.m. and is expected to run less than two hours. Board president Tony Prendergast and general manager Dan McClendon will report on the coop’s activities and finan-

cials for the past year as well as its plans for the future. Marshall Collins, who serves on the board of directors of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc., will provide an update on DMEA’s wholesale power provider. DMEA members who attend will receive an energy efficient LED light bulb worth $100 in energy savings over its expected life and a gardening bucket full of energy saving ideas and information. Members who RSVP will also be eligible for door prizes that include LED TVs.

Exhibits range from a plug-in Dodge Ram pickup brought by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., and other electric vehicles to solar panels and energy saving products. It’s Flag Day on June 14, so you’ll also receive an American flag — and a chance to meet President Taft, back in Montrose to celebrate the construction of the South Canal hydroelectric project. The meeting’s featured speaker is “President William Howard Taft,” our nation’s 27th president, portrayed by Dale Liikala, a 40-year veteran of

CB’s Tavern opens in historic Delta building Tavern was born, and with great hopes Carrie and her crew began remodeling the building’s interior in the spring of 2011. Their goal was to push hard to get the bar open by Deltarado Days in mid-July. “Instead of hitting it hard, we got hit hard,” Carrie said. The biggest “debacle,” she says, was incorporating a sprinkler system that would mesh with the building’s historic integrity. “We went back and forth with the state,” she said. Three sets of plans were approved; three sets of plans were unapproved. “It got really complicated for a while.” In the meantime, they’d removed the plaster covering the beautiful brick walls and discovered bricks that had been recycled from an even older building with a mural or a sign. The bricks on the south wall resemble a jigsaw puzzle that’s been thrown together randomly, with bits of color and pieces of letters adding character to the rough-hewn surface. They uncovered the original tin ceilings and gave them a fresh coat of metallic paint. A beer cooler from Wanda’s, which was known for the

coldest beer in town, was moved down the street. A year and a half after The historic ambithe idea of a Main Street ence of downtown Delta tavern was conceived, has been embraced by CB’s Tavern opened for the new owners of CB’s business on May 30. Tavern. Located at 334 From the outset, CarMain Street, the tavern is rie wanted to create an housed in the Stockham old-world style tavern Building, which received with modern attributes historical designation in like big screen TVs, 2004. arcade games and a pool The 104-year-old buildtable. “We wanted to creing has been occupied by ate a comfortable place a furniture store, underwhere people can hang taking business, a clothout,” she said. ing store known as GarAt the same time she rett Mercantile, and most is committed to improvrecently, Paper Works ing the local economy by Ink, an office supply store providing jobs and servowned by Cathy Boyd ing local products such as and Colleen Jensen. In Rocking W cheeses and 2011, Cathy and Colleen Jessie’s Garage, a pale decided to downsize their ale made by Revolution business and consolidate Brewing in Paonia. Menu the office supplies in the items are made with as rear of the building. They much local produce as decided to remodel the possible. front end and rent out The tavern offers office space. burgers, brew dogs and About the same time sandwiches. The express Wanda’s closed, and lunch, which includes Cathy’s kids, Carrie and your choice of soup, Todd and their friends, salad or half a sandwich lamented the loss of the (choose two), costs just Main Street bar. Their $5. Appetizers, salads casual conversation plantand homemade soups ed a seed, and the more round out the menu. Top Carrie thought about it off your meal with a slice the more she liked the of Eatery pie made by Pat idea of leaving her corKerns, who is working in porate job in Denver and the kitchen. moving back closer to “Everything is made family members. from scratch, from the So the idea of CB’s beer-battered onion rings to the fresh cut fries,” Carrie said. The bar is fully stocked and CB’s offers 12 beers on tap. The tavern has 21 partand full-time employees, including Cathy and Carrie, who plan to continue working their former jobs at least part time. “Until we get going, it’s more important to pay the employees than myself,” Carrie said. CB’s Tavern opens at Photo by Pat Sunderland CB’s Tavern was a year and a half in the making, so 11 a.m. daily and can be Carrie Boyd and Cathy Boyd were excited to finally reached by calling 3993292. open the doors of their new business last week.

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community theater. Dale Liikala has presented as President Taft at many programs throughout the country, including the William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati and the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Hodgenville, Ky. President Taft’s tie to Montrose dates back to Sept. 23, 1909, when he came to the area to officially open the Gunnison Tunnel. The Gunnison Tunnel that brings water to the South Canal enabled agriculture to flourish and the community to expand. The potential to generate electricity was noted at the time of President Taft’s visit. DMEA and the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (UVWUA) held the official groundbreaking for the South Canal hydroelectric project on May 25. “The South Canal hydroelectric project represents history in the making,” said Dan McClendon, DMEA’s general manager. “It’s also part of the legacy of the visionary and hardworking people who built this community. We’re delighted that ‘President Taft’ is coming back to help us celebrate our history as we brighten our future.” DMEA members can RSVP for the annual meeting by calling (970) 2401273 or sending an e-mail to public.relations@dmea. com.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Students of the Month Brought to you by the DCI and the Delta High School Booster Club Conor Laws

Carissa Sidor Age: 18

Age: 17

Parents: Chuck and Teresa Sidor

Parents: Todd and Cheryl Laws Year in school: Senior

Year in school: Senior

Favorite subject: English or History

Favorite subject: Math or Anatomy Favorite teacher: Mr. Mitchell

Favorite teacher: Too many great ones to choose!

The most influential person in my life: My brother, Kasey Sidor Please tell us why: He has taught me that no matter how tough things get, keep following your dreams and push on doing the best you can do. He has also taught me many other lessons and has always been there for me. After graduation, I plan to: attend Adams State College, playing on the college soccer team and studying veterinary medicine. Favorite saying: “Good, better, best. Never let it rest, until your good is better and your better best.” In my spare time I like to: play sports (especially soccer), sew, read, cook, and spend time with friends and family. Favorite musician/song: “Temporary Home” by Carrie Underwood Favorite TV show: Castle or the Mentalist Carissa is a seven-year member of 4-H, and is so committed to her project and leadership roles she estimates she devotes 1,000 hours a year to 4-H. She is also involved in National Honor Society, student government, Leo Club, Redeemer Lutheran Youth Group, CFES and sports. She has volunteered as a vet assistant at Two Rivers Vet Clinic.

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The most influential person in my life: Daniel Renfrow Please tell us why: He has held faith in me. Dan motivated me to be better, both as a teacher and a friend. After graduation, I plan to: attend the University of Northern Colorado and find out what I’m passionate about. Favorite saying: “Get up. Get dressed. Get there.” In my spare time I like to: be outside — Telluride in the winter and lakes around here in the summer. I love to volunteer for different groups and go to concerts. Live music is the best! Favorite musician/song: Ellen Golding and A Day to Remember Favorite TV show: Community or Psych Conor says he spends a lot of his time working at the Delta Pizza Hut as the supervisor of production. Young Life has also been a huge part of his life.

Shirley Telinde of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Colorado and Dorothy Dunfelder, Epsilon Zeta Chapter president, present the International Outstanding Junior High Youth Award to Sara Jurca of Delta.

Sara Jurca receives international award Sara Jurca, a Delta Middle School student, was awarded the International Outstanding Junior High Youth Award from Epsilon Sigma Alpha International. Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Delta was Jurca’s sponsor. The award is based on scholastic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, awards, leadership

and an essay on “What Our Youth Have to Offer.” Community members and teachers wrote letters of recommendation. The award was presented at the ESA Colorado state convention in Montrose by Shirley Telinde, Colorado state awards chairman, and Dorothy Dunfelder, Epsilon Zeta Chapter president.

Two Webelos Scouts honored

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Outstanding leader Jim Farmer, principal of Garnet Mesa Elementary School, receives a “Leadership Award” from the staff for his outstanding leadership qualities for the last nine years. Presenting the award is Joe Siennicki, music teacher.

Cub Pack 481 honored Webelos Cub Scouts Eddie Hetch and Caleb Miramontes, both of Delta, for earning the Arrow of Light award. To earn the Arrow of Light Award a boy must achieve all four ranks of Cub Scouting — Bobcat, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. They must also participate in numerous additional activities and requirements. The Arrow of Light award is considered to be comparable to the Eagle Scout Award earned by older boys active in the Boy Scouts of America program. Three members

of the BSA Order of the Arrow, Mic-O-Say Lodge, South Unit were special guests and performed an Arrow of Light and Bridging to Boy Scouts ceremony. Caleb Miramontes, who recently turned 11 years old, bridged from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and was welcomed into Boy Scout Troop 481 by members of the troop and Scoutmaster Neil Cowley. Cub Pack 481 and Boy Scout Troop 481 are both sponsored by the Delta Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

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Eddie Hetch and Caleb Miramontes, were honored by Cub Scout Pack 481. Three members of the BSA order of the Arrow, Mic-O-Say Lodge, were special guests at the ceremony.

Garnet Mesa honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Garnet Mesa Elementary School for the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: Third Grade Straight As Aubree Andre Alyssa Bayles Kaitlyn Branson Kateland Bright Nolan Bynum Caitlyn Carlquist Emily Carmichael Merielle Comerer Daeker Conley Ayana Dahinden Allison Davis Judith Escarcega Amanda Fernandez Shania Garcia AnnaMaria Gilliam Ylissa Gilliam Enrique Gonzalez Quintin Greenhalgh Grace Hall Sadearah Hanson Mason Hatter-Hollowwa Alaiha Hoffbauer Alexa Huff Ezra Kathrein Jack Loveland Oscar Lujan Michelle Merritt Noah Nortnik Keely Porter Jesse Quist Bernice Rosales Chloe Sanchez Hannah Sterns Ashley Velasquez

Ashlyn Webb Megan Weber Tighan Wilkinson A/B Honor Roll Ian Anderson Brandon Carrasco Cynthia Castro Diego Chavez Payje Clark Gabriela Duarte Keagan Ertel-Moralez Genesis Gomez Emilio Gonzalez Aspen Jackson Colton Johnson Diego Mendoza Rhetta Rice Brooklyn Richards Fernando Santillan Logan Schuster Wyatt Smith Alesha St. Peter Destiny Tew Destin Vasquez Alex Vette Alexis Villalobos Fourth Grade Straight As Emily Alcaraz Sara Geddes Madison Gieck Kiara Guzman Stephanie Ponce Cassandra Saenz Olivia Santonastaso Kylee Wilbur Nathan Workman

A/B Honor Roll Abagail Aldaco Emily Aleman Remi Baldwin Lennise Ball Gianna Brown Zaine Brown Sarah Bules Brandon Butler Noeli Castro Benjamin Cooper Martin Corral Sheldon Cox Andrea De La Torre Shalyn Foley Grant Freed Odin Higgs Austin Kasamis Mikka Keune Cade King Katharine King Shad Lewis Gauge Lockhart Kyle Long Kylee McCoy Miguel Morales Tania Munoz Ye Ye Nwet Garrison Paniagua Carson Roithmayr Orlando Rubio Kyeiah Rundle Brytni Sheets Ember Smith Justice Tew Jana Thomas Chaycelynn Urquhart

Scott Wells Taylor Wilson Fifth Grade Straight As Taylor Armendariz Beki Atchley Shania Ballard Joseph Bules Abbie Carmichael Rowyn Carmichael Zion Conley Lauren Davey Jon Fender Caleb Frazier Kelvin Graham Morgan Hamm Krislyn Haskins Kalleb Hunter Katelyn Lancaster Samantha Lane Trevor Ledesma Melissa Lundy Elena Melgoza Rosa Meraz Jennifer Reyes Kaley St. Peter Megan Tracey Trevor Whiteside A/B Honor Roll Britney Acosta Brenda Adame Erica Anderson Colby Ball Megan Branson Julian Chavira Kade Connally Ryan Cooper

Brianna Corn Shanaya Deuschle Tori Dockter EhNar Doh Ashley Fernandez Oscar Gomez Camee Graff Isaiah Hager Benjamin Hayner Hunter Heath Noah Higgs Joel Hladik Azalee Hoffbauer Tucker James Evan Kaighn Micah Kathrein Kolby Keller Ashley Lahoe Amelia Lousignont Nallely Martinez Lizbeth Medina Madison Mendenhall Trevor Myers Lizbeth Padilla Dystanee Perez Martin Perez Kimberly Reynoso Jasmine Smathers Darion Strait Jackelin Suarez Jenna Sutliff Richard Torbett Abigail Turk Shianne Valdez Leslie Velasquez Oryan Whetstone

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Life’s just ducky Kids took to the water in inflatable kayaks, or duckies, provided by the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM was among the many participants in Outdoor Heritage Day June 2 at Confluence Park. Earlier in the day, kids lined the banks of the lake for a fishing derby. Outdoor sports of all kinds were the focus of the annual event hosted by the City of Delta.

SCHOOL

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Vision establishes National Honor Society chapter Delta Vision Home and Community Program recently met the strict guidelines needed to become the newest chapter of the National Honor

Society. Delta Vision principal Caryn Braddy feels good about her school’s participation in the program. “To establish a National Honor Society

Free sports physical clinics offered this summer Dr. Janet Moore of Delta Pediatrics, in collaboration with Families Plus and the Family Literacy and Resource Program, will be offering free sports physicals starting on May 5. The clinics are available to students who are uninsured or underinsured (high deductible or sports physicals are not covered in the family’s insurance policy). Clinics

will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dr. Moore’s office at Delta Pediatrics in Delta. Additional clinics for sports physicals will be offered June 2 and 9, and Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Call 874-9517 or 589-0364 for more information or to make an appointment (at the end of the school year the 589-0364 number will be the number used to make an appointment).

Chapter is a great accomplishment for any school, and we are excited for this new opportunity for our learners. This new chapter of the NHS allows us to honor the learners who work hard every day to exhibit the characteristics and meet the academic requirements valued by the NHS.” National Honor Society inductees must exhibit scholarship, leadership, service and character. Dan Westesen, chapter advisor, stated at the first induction ceremony, “Throughout the year, members of our chapter serve as role models for other students. In addition to the strong academic records which estab-

lished our eligibility for membership, our chapter members are leaders in many student organizations and we serve our school and community through many activities including student task force and other various volunteer positions throughout our community. We are proud of this record of accomplishment and welcome these new members who bring new energy in support of our continuing work as NHS members.” As part of the ceremony, board of stewards member Julie Mulford spoke to the inductees reminding them, “Character is who you are, what you become and what

defines you. Knowledge is the key to success.” Students from the Delta Vision Home and Community Program

inducted into the National Honor Society this year are Caeden Quist, Lauren McCay, Jeremiah Baier and Reilly Quist.

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Delta Vision students Lauren McCay, Jeremiah Baier, Caeden Quist and Reilly Quist were inducted into the newly-formed National Honor Society chapter.

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Program-sustaining donation As a result of the efforts of Joyce Long, instructional aide at Delta Opportunity School, who wrote a personal letter to CenturyLink, Delta Opportunity School’s Food for Thought program was awarded a $1,000 donation. Randy Krause, market development manager/public and media relations, received Long’s letter explaining the program and requesting a donation to be used toward a vehicle. He quickly followed up by visiting Delta Opportunity School and getting a tour of the school and Food for Thought service learning project. The staff and students of Delta Opportunity School have been using their personal vehicles for the past four years to transport 160 backpacks of weekend food back and forth each week and to pick up food purchased from Walmart and the two tons of food collected in the food drive. Although CenturyLink could not provide a vehicle, they were so sold on the program that the $1,000 donation is just the start of a collaborative relationship for continued and increasing donations to support the sustainability of the Food for Thought program. Pictured are Joyce Long, Delana Adams, Danielle Hale, Traven Horner, Tom Davis (holding check) Esai Herrera, Randy Krause (CenturyLink), James Burr and Joey Gates.

Watson awards scholarships to seven area graduates Seven 2012 area graduates are the recipients of a scholarship from the Cindy Watson Scholarship Foundation: Natalie Emery, Central High School; Katari Lewis, Delta High School; Emily Anderson, Montrose High School; Brent Harris, Norwood High School; Erica Ramirez, Olathe High School; Sarah Stovicek, Ouray High School; and Halli Benasutti, Ridgway High School. Cindy Watson, owner and founder of The Watson Insurance and Financial Group, which has been

serving Montrose and the surrounding communities for 22 years, started the non-profit scholarship foundation as a means of giving back to the communities in which she is involved. The foundation hosts a golf invitational each year, where all staff is voluntary and all proceeds go to the scholarship fund. The intent of the scholarship is to recognize individuals who demonstrate accountability, contribute to their own goals, and plan to continue their involvement in their community

after college graduation. Watson states in the scholarship information to students: “You must contribute something of your own to truly realize the gifts you have been given.” Recipients must plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university within Colorado, demonstrate community involvement, have well established future goals, and have a need for financial assistance. All seven 2012 recipients of this scholarship fulfill these requirements.

Delta High School honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Delta High School for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year: Freshmen Straight A’s Eian Baier Easton Byers Wyatt Church Jayden Chynoweth Bridger Cowley Chastin Ellington Cade Gafford Ryan Geddes Hadassa Graham Elena Hanning Derek Horn Jason Husmann Mackenzie Jones Maria Lizaldi Verdeja Jesus Mendoza Yaneli Morales Linh Nguyen Akalyn Page Desirae Prosser Alexis Ruiz Lane Sanders Aspen Spiker Paula Strickland Adrian Valdez Chance Wolfe Clay Wollert Honor Roll Evelyn Arias Brayden Astin Devan Beres Hattie Bohling David Brown Mackennea Broyles Jazmin Damazo Tori Davis Esmeralda De La Torre Drew Elliott Kellie Esplin Madison Farmer Tierra Fleming Cherlyn Flonnes Isabael Flores Brandon Fuller Jordyn Galvin Joseph Gray Whitney Harris Halley Hines

Taylor Jensen Luis Jimenez Rebecca Kanter Haley Millard Diana Pina Fausto Tyler Rolf Ashley Settles Desiree Smith Tara Suppes Edward Tracey Daryan Urquhart Logan Williams Brandon Wilson Sophomores Straight A’s Edgar Carrasco Haley Donathan EvaMarie Fisher Juan Gonzalez Ridge Green Holly Hernandez Katherine James Jace Jernberg Hailey Santonastaso Stephanie Sidor Sarah Stalcup Shanae Stratton Valerie Velasco Cedar Wells Honor Roll Benjamin Abbott Meritza Arreola Danette Ballard Nathanael Ballard Brittanny Brasfield Shelby Curtis Joshua Fulton Tyler Garcia Rosa Gomez Kelsie Hartman Francisco Hernandez Baylea Hines Dallas Holden Bronika Hope Amadi Houston Isaiah Kathrein Braydon Kearns Evan King Taylor King Emily Kuta

Baily Massano Hayes McCracken Ta Meh Bryanna Music Jorge Olivas Ashley Ortega Dustin Ownbey Rhonda Pfifer Isabel Portillo Katelyn Puderbaugh Alejandro Quintero Alejandra Rascon Timothy Rogers Javier Romero Jonathan Rosales Tyler Sandoval Victoria Saunders Morgyn Staats Desteni Stack Abigail Unruh Devin Williams Kenneth Wood Juniors Straight A’s Kseniia Baimacheva Patricia Chapman Lucero Chavez Kayla Culp Jacob Davignon Thomas Duran Grace Kathrein Kristina Liston Lauren Molina Ashley Pfifer Ashlee Sunderland Tyler Werner Clarissa Whiting Cleo Whiting Erin Zunich Honor Roll Jade Astin Paige Bowling Edward Brasfield Kendall Carrico Jaden Cowley Brittany Cox Damon Davis Shinica Edwards Alisha Fleming Shannon Foley

Callie Gafford Douglas Hawkins Yarabbi Herrera Darrian Horn Heather Huydic Emily Johnson Jake Johnson Austin Kimber Natalie Larkin Rae Loy Grant Miller Desert Mulford Daw Naw Josiah Norfleet Julianna Page Isabella Pippa Dakota Proctor Cynthia Rodriguez Gabrielle Sinclair Maren Skedsmo Kaitlyn Suppes Skylyn Webb Seniors Straight A’s Courtney Anderson Leroy Arreola Madelyn Byers Sadie Carrillo Sheila Damazo Kortnee Deines Nicholas Dziubasik Natalie Hernandez Mayra Jimenez Sean King Brendan Kortz Conor Laws Christopher Lopez Jesse Payan Annaly Ruiz Elise Scates Karis Scroggs Jonathon Shirk Carissa Sidor Taylor Zunich Honor Roll Emily Adams Jacob Ames Alexandra Arias Ethan Baier Korena Barrett

Bret Bigham Stephen Black Kaylee Britain Diana Caballero Jesus Campas Lorena Campos Savannah Church Kayla Clough Sonya Coron Jessica De La Torre Michael Deleff Mariah Donathan April Easter Camron Espinoza Colin Fraser Dani Fraser Alyssa Goff Seth Hartman Irvin Hernandez Monica Hernandez Jesus Herrera Jaelee Hillman Austin Hines Kayden Isom Sawyer Keeline Jordan King Sierra Kirstatter Rory Liston Mariah Martin Morgan McCracken Alaisa Melgoza Asiala Melgoza Monika Milton Justin Music Courtney Norman Amanda Ortega Stevie Ortiz Kyla Ownbey Taylor Smith Gabrielle Staats Alex Standish Jonathan Standlee Taylor Stratton Rachel Tallent Charles Telschow Brian Temmer Blake Velasquez Genoveva Weedman J’Kye Wientjes Ashley Bauder

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Devil’s Thumb FROM PAGE A1 golfers. But between raising fees and “capturing” golfers from other facilities, Elzi believes the golf course could go from an anticipated loss of $261,643 in 2012 to an anticipated loss of $65,364 in 2013. Those figures don’t include the $142,000 that’s budgeted annually for debt service on the golf course. Several in the audience questioned the $200,000

turnaround, particularly since it was agreed the fees can’t be increased as drastically as Elzi initially proposed. As for capturing other golfers, golf course manager Rob Sanders said none of his colleagues are looking for huge increases in play at their golf courses. Councilmembers Robert Jurca and Bill Raley turned the discussion back to expenses. “When we start work-

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ing on the 2013 budget we’re going to be between a rock and a hard place,” councilmember Bill Raley said. “We need immediate relief.” Sanders pointed out that golf course expenses have been cut every year since 2004. “Can we cut more? Sure, but it would be an ugly picture.” Before issuing his final report, Elzi said he would come up with specific suggestions for marketing Devil’s Thumb. “This golf course has been ranked seventh in the state [Golfweek’s “2011 Best Courses You Can Play” in the United States], and people can walk onto the course without reserving a tee time. That’s a problem.”

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Gone fishing Marcus Lujan fishes a plastic duck out of a “pond” at the 100th birthday celebration of Delta Public Library. A family fun carnival was one of several activities held Friday, June 1, to commemorate the centennial celebration.

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Discover adventure waiting at every corner at our Big Apple Adventure Vacation Bible School! All Children —Preschool - 5th Grade are Welcome

June 18-22 • 9:00 a.m.-Noon Calvary Baptist Church 1290 A Street, Delta

Call 874-9497 or email us at office@calvarydelta.org if you plan to attend so we can get you registered early.

Nicole (Walters) Farnham, a native of Ottumwa, Iowa, was recently promoted to Major in the Wyoming Air National Guard. Farnham is an emergency operations manager for the Wyoming Joint Forces. She has served in the military since 2001. Besides serving in the Air National Guard, Farnham is a doctoral candidate within the University of Phoenix. She is the daughter of Jim and Rose Walters of Delta.

District #61 hopefuls show some differences BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Some differences between Republican primary rivals Debra Irvine and David Justice were evident at a question and answer forum held at Orchard City on May 29. Irvine and Justice are running for the party’s nomination in Colorado House District 61. The district includes all of Delta County east of the City of Delta along with Summit and Lake counties, and parts of Gunnison County. Both candidates claim conservative views and credentials. They sparred however and were quick to qualify their answers to a question on an issue basic to conservative ideology.

Asked if the government may ever infringe on the “unalienable rights” of citizens, Irvine explained that sometimes rights of individuals may come into conflict. Justice was more specific saying that “no,” the government may not infringe on citizens’ unalienable rights “without due process of law.” The candidates differ on the question of government support for the tourism industry. Irvine of Summit County favors support for the industry and said it is a “good investment” returning to the state economy several times the amount spent. Justice, a resident of Gunnison County, disagreed and likened government support for

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Employee recognized Correctional Officer Amanda Martinez witnessed a bad motorcycle accident May 5 on her way home to Crawford. She stopped to help and rendered first aid to the victim, performing CPR until the North Fork Ambulance arrived on scene. For her unselfish act of assistance to a citizen in need she was awarded the Department of Corrections Recognition Coin Award by Major Mark Lizak.

tourism to “corporate welfare,” which he opposes. The candidates would have different legislative priorities. Irvine, responding to a question, said that “Jobs, jobs, jobs,” would be the accomplishment she most wants to be known for if elected to serve in the Legislature. Justice, responding to the same question, said support of law enforcement would be his top goal. The candidates expressed general agreement on a range of other issues including 2nd Amendment rights, legalizing marijuana, balancing budgets, public lands access, illegal immigration, protecting Western Slope water rights, and states’ rights, and their remarks echoed familiar Republican and conservative themes on the topics. The Q&A session was hosted by the Delta County Republican Party Central Committee which submitted questions to the candidates. In addition to Irvine and Justice, Jared Wright, a Fruita police officer who is unopposed seeking the Republicans’ Legislative District #54 nomination, said that standing up to “Front Range liberals” and voting for Western Slope values would be top on his agenda. Without primary opposition, Wright said he would “run against this President and his policies and against Front Range Liberalism.” House District #54 includes the City of Delta and Mesa County outside the City of Grand Junction.

UP aids drug-free effort The Union Pacific Foundation is granting approximately $150,000 in 2012 to 28 Colorado non-profit organizations, including Drug-Free Delta County. “Supporting these charitable organizations helps them continue to play important roles in improving the communities where our employees live and work,” said Robert W. Turner, Union Pacific senior vice president — corporate relations and Union Pacific Foundation president. “We are proud to make a positive contribution to building strong, sustainable communities across our railroad network.” The Union Pacific Foundation has supported community and civic programs for more than 50 years. To apply for a 2013 grant, visit the Union Pacific Foundation website. The deadline is Aug. 15.

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Sawyers at work The working sawmill at the Max Speer Antique Power display east of Delta is one of the most popular living history displays there. The annual antique power show took place June 2-3 with many fans of local pioneer and historical heritage wondering about the display’s future following Max Speer’s death in February. The many working displays and period artifacts in the collection are a testament to rugged pioneer independence, ingenuity and will to survive. The wild lands of a newly opened continent filled with resources were waiting to be tapped by human endeavor, and settlers of Delta County and the Western Slope proved worthy of the task.

OBITUARIES

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Robert Hewitt Robert Cooper Hewitt of Delta died of throat cancer on Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was 74. Mr. Hewitt was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Snowmass. He spent his winters in Arizona since 1992. He enjoyed coffee buddies, potluck suppers, lunch at the Delta Senior Center, collecting watches and antique clocks, and walking to visit friends. He raised many birds from eggs. Mr. Hewitt is survived by his brother, Richard Miner; a sister, Joyce Rodriguez; three nieces, Mary White, Judy Huffington and Beth Bethel; and two nephews, Lee Miner and Joe Miner.

Jeanie Stephenson Gloria J. “Jeanie” Stephenson of Eckert died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 66. A memorial open house will be held Saturday, June 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at her home, 12300 Hwy. 65, Eckert. Mrs. Stephenson was born March 15, 1946, in Delta, to Daniel and Rosalie (Boss) Springer. She spent her childhood in Delta. She attended St. Michael’s Catholic School until eighth grade and then graduated from Delta High School. She married Donald Stephenson on May 27, 1972, in Delta. They lived in Eckert since 1970. He survives. Mrs. Stephenson was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. When she wasn’t cutting hair she was cooking for her family. She enjoyed playing on the computer. She is survived by her husband, Donald Stephenson of Eckert; two stepsons, Mark Stephenson and his wife Teri of Eckert, and Bart Stephenson of Grand Junction; a stepdaughter, Dawndul Parent and her husband Lynn of Hale, Mich.; a daughter and her husband, Corinne and Dan

McMurray of Arvada; three brothers, Claude Springer Sr. and his wife Nettie, and Danny Springer, all of Delta, and Ted Springer of Florida; two sisters, Patricia Smith of Delta, and Terri Switzer of Colorado Springs; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stephenson was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Timmy Springer; and a granddaughter, Rhiannon McMurray. Memorial contributions may be made to R Baby Foundation, 9945 W. 81st Drive, Arvada, CO 80005. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Dick Brooks Dick Russell Brooks of Eckert died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta. He was 87. At his request, no services will be held. Mr. Brooks was a World War II veteran. He flew over 30 missions in a B-24. He enjoyed carving birds and gardening, especially flowers. Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sherly Brooks of Eckert; and a son, Dick Brooks II and his wife Cathy of Cedaredge. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Ellen Smith Ellen Jean Smith of Paonia died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 75. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at Paonia Town Park. Mrs. Smith was born July 2, 1936, in Gunnison, to Eugene and Eleanor Hansen. She spent her childhood in Bowie and Grand Junction. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1954. She attended Mesa College and Western State College where she received her master’s degree in special education. She married Harold Smith on Aug. 18, 1958, in Grand Junction. They have lived in Paonia for 54 years. He survives. Mrs. Smith enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She was a teacher in Paonia schools for 30 years. She volunteered for many organizations and was a member of Ute Trails Car Club, serving as secretary/treasurer, Western Slope Antique Engine Club and the Garden Club. She helped organize the BMW rally and Colorado Grand car tour. She was a caretaker at Paonia Teen Center. She is survived by her husband, Harold Smith of Paonia; a son and his wife, Ken and Betsy Smith of Paonia; a daughter and her husband, Danita and Darrell Green of Paonia; a brother, Dr. Dan Hansen of Denver; six grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Ritenour. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellen Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Delta County Federal Credit Union. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Calif., to Cloyd and Sue Wall. She spent her early childhood in California. She and her family moved to Paonia in 1970 and she graduated from Paonia High School. She enjoyed camping, boating, the outdoors and cooking for her family. Mrs. Quick is survived by three children, Caleb Quick of Crawford, Toby Quick of Grand Junction, and Amy Quick of Cedaredge; her brother and his wife, David and Ramona Wall of Cedaredge; a sister, Karen of New Mexico; and six grandchildren, Michelle Tucker, Christopher Quick, Cameron Quick, Isaac Quick, Jacob Quick and Mary Quick. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Debbie Roop. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Allyne Miller Allyne Louise Miller of Hotchkiss died Monday, May 28, 2012, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 94. Mrs. Miller was born in Bridgeport, Conn., to Thomas and Mabel (Hammond) Connors. She spent her childhood in Connecticut and New York. She was a teacher in Long Island, N.Y., and spent her summers in Arizona. She enjoyed the desert landscapes and the animals it held. She also enjoyed cats. She formerly lived in Cedaredge and Payson and Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Miller is survived by two nieces, Karen Hall of Fallbrook, Calif., and Dede Agosta of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four great-nieces, Adrienne Satir of Portland, Ore., Erica Shapiro of Quito, Ecuador, Laura Altvater of Portland, Ore., and Sharon La Pena of Richboro, Pa.; and several great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four siblings.

Dennis Gibson Dennis Earl Gibson of Somerset died May 10, 2012, at his home. He was 66. A graveside inurnment will take place at a later date. Mr. Gibson was born Feb. 23, 1946, in Portland, Ore., to Kenneth and Florence (St. Germaine) Gibson. He spent his childhood in Hawthorne, Calif., and graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, Calif. He served in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. Mr. Gibson married Judy Ware. She preceded him in death. He was employed in fire safety for many years. He lived in Paonia before moving to Somerset in 2007. He was a member of the American Legion Wilson Head Post #97 in Paonia. He enjoyed surfing in California, flying his private airplane and building model World War II airplanes. He was very artistic. Mr. Gibson is survived by his daughter, Kristen Gibson of Santa Barbara, Calif. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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Cynthia Alane Quick of Cedaredge died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at her home. She was 57. A funeral service will be held at Crawford Friends Church at a later date. Call Toby Quick at (970) 462-6743 for more information. Mrs. Quick was born April 5, 1955, in Fairfield,

Joy Harris Joy Ann Harris of Olathe died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was 69. Mrs. Harris was born June 10, 1942, in Lamar, to James and Marjorie (Boyd) Grett. She spent her childhood in Olathe and graduated from Olathe High School. She enjoyed fishing, watching birds in her backyard, laughing and joking with friends and traveling to Lake Powell and the beaches of Mexico. She was active in the Montrose and Delta Elks. Mrs. Harris is survived by her mother, Marjorie Grett; her brother, Jess Grett of Olathe; two sons, Mark Conner and Scott Conner, both of Denver; a stepson, Todd Harris of Breckenridge; a granddaughter, Casey Harris of Breckenridge; and her companion, Tom Rowan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Harris; a brother, Jimmy Grett; her father, James Grett; her daughter, Dawn Conner; and a stepson, John Harris. A celebration of life was held June 2 at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel in Montrose. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 N. 12th Street, Unit B, Grand Junction, CO 81506, or the Delta Elks Elevator Fund, 563 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory handled the arrangements.

John Davis John Howard Davis of Olathe died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at his home. He was 75. Mr. Davis was born Oct. 5, 1936, to Lloyd and Sara (Dorris) Davis in Norwood. He spent his childhood in Norwood, graduating from Norwood High School in 1954. As a teenager he worked in the locker for his father and on the Horace Joseph Ranch. He married Linda Swartz. They had four children. He later married Linda Scott. Mr. Davis worked for the Colorado State Highway Department for 35 years. He lived in Eagle, Gunnison, Montrose and Olathe. He would butcher deer and elk for friends on the barter system. He raised chickens, turkeys, rabbits, pigs and cattle. He participated in Boy Scout 50-mile hikes with his sons, and was active in the Rod and Gun Club. He shot competitive pistol, taught hunter safety and was a member of Montrose Elks #1053 for many years. He was a member and past master of several Masonic Lodges, Norwood #111, Telluride #56, Delta #62, Olathe #157 and Black Hawk #11. He announced rodeos for several years. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Linda; three sons, Larry and his wife Nancy, Kirk and his wife Winnie, and Scott; a daughter and her husband, Charlotte “Char” and Michael; four grandchildren, Alissa, Sienna, Adam and Emma; a great-grandson, William James; a brother, Wayne; and a sister, Norma. He was preceded in death by a stepsister, Susie Seevers. A graveside service with Masonic honors was held June 5 at Norwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Linda Davis for the John Howard Davis Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of Colorado, 500 U.S. Hwy. 50, Olathe, CO 81425. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory in Montrose handled the arrangements.

Dale Huggins Dale Gladen Huggins of Cedaredge died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 60. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Louisville. Mr. Huggins was born Oct. 1, 1951, in Houston,

Texas, to Buck and Ruth (Schmurber) Huggins. He spent his childhood and attended grade school in Bay City, Texas. He later moved to Boulder where he graduated from Fairview High School in 1969. He married Ellyn Meehan on Dec. 21, 1971. They celebrated 40 years of marriage. Mr. Huggins served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He was a pipe fitter for the Department of Energy and a member of the Steel Workers Union. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Huggins is survived by his wife, Ellyn Huggins of Cedaredge; two sons, Ryan Huggins, and Travis Huggins and his wife Bonnie, all of Denver; his mother, Ruth Huggins of Louisville; a sister, Karen Hebbel of Fort Collins; and two grandsons, Cade Huggins and Henry Huggins, both of Centennial. He was preceded in death by his father, Buck Huggins. Memorial contributions may me made to Children’s Hospital, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Alvin Edmonds Alvin Ray Edmonds of Olathe died from cardiac event on Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Montrose County. He was 59. Mr. Edmonds was born Nov. 19, 1952, in Nebraska City, Neb., to Gilbert and Virginia Edmonds. He married Linda on Sept. 23, 1972, in Lincoln, Neb. She survives. Mr. Edmonds owned and operated Valley Marine Inc. for the last 19 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing guitar and spending time with his family. He had lived in Olathe for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Olathe; a son and his wife, Dustin and Leah; a daughter and her husband, Virginia “Ginny” and Jay; four grandchildren, Hannah, Cayden, Madyson and Ranger; three brothers, Gilbert “Skeeter”, Keith and his wife Connie, and Tim and his wife Laura; and two half brothers, Art and his wife Cathy, and Jim. A memorial service was held June 2 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Delta, with Dwight Esau officiating.

Barbara Ann Haptonstall Feb. 26, 1945 ~ March 25, 2012 Barbara, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 67 on March 25, 2012, in Fort Mohave, Ariz., after a valiant battle with cancer. Barbara was born on Feb. 26, 1945, to Willis and Eva Boyd in Durango, Colo. Except for the past two years of living in Arizona, Barbara lived in Colorado her entire life. She was a devoted wife and loving mother to her three sons. In the 1970s, Barbara was the owner/proprietor of a craft and gift store in Rifle. She later worked for Boise Cascade and retired after 25 years of service. Barbara had an appreciation for art and in her spare time, enjoyed tole painting and sewing beautiful quilts. While in Arizona,

she was a member of the Colorado River Quilters Guild. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Boyd. Barbara is survived by her husband of 48 years, Emmett L. Haptonstall; three sons, Mark R. Miller (Tracy) of Salisbury, N.C., Mike E. Miller of Clifton, Colo.,

and Chet L. Haptonstall (Jan) of Divide, Colo.; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Gilbert Boyd (Margie) of Mesa, Ariz., and Willis Boyd (Christine) of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; two sisters, Joyce Hogue of Marion, Iowa, and Gladys Barnes of Ignacio, Colo.; and her beloved papillon, Peppi Sue. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 9. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. at Cedaredge Cemetery and the memorial service and reception will be at 11 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church in Austin. In Barbara’s memory, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Paid obituary

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College students present musical drama June 21 “Unbelievable . . . made new by God’s extravagant love,” A musical written by students from Kansas, will be performed live at the Delta Performing Arts Center Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. This drama is presented by students from First Baptist Church of Augusta, Kan., and hosted by Delta First Baptist Church. The drama is based on Ephesians 3:17-19. There will be an opportunity to give a donation to the group of 40 students and leaders coming from the

Kansas church. The Delta Performing Arts Center is located at 822 Grand Avenue in

Delta. For more information contact Delta First Baptist Church at 8743847.

Farmers market opens in Delta The farmers market in Delta is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September. You’ll find local vendors in the parking lot at the intersection of 5th and Meeker.

Growers are offering early season produce including greens, lettuce, dill and garlic scapes. Whole grain breads and chocolate whoopie pies are also available. Some vendors also bring craft items such as baby quilts, soaps and sewn articles. The offerings change from week to week, depending on the summer harvest and which vendors are selling their wares.

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Saving lives Community-minded Rebekahs and IOOF members manned a rest stop on Highway 50 over the Memorial Day weekend. They would like to thank Tom of the Colorado Department of Transportation for setting up and removing picnic tables, porta-potties and roadside signs at the Escalante Canyon turnoff. Everyone who stopped to “Take a break. Stay alert!” was very generous. The friendly, caring members from Delta, Cedaredge and Olathe will again be volunteering their services over the Labor Day holiday.

Suspicious fire investigated BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Shortly after midnight Monday, June 4, the Delta Fire Department was paged to the north side of Walmart for a plastic bale on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found large amounts of fire and smoke on the northwest corner of the parking lot near the intersection with Circle Drive. They immediately began to extinguish the blaze using water from a fire hydrant near the Bona Fide ditch. The firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in about 10 minutes. They then used a Walmart

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forklift to move each bale of cardboard and plastic around the rear parking lot. Each bale was broken and the contents spread on the ground so they could be thoroughly watered down. They thorougly checked the surrounding area to ensure the fire had not spread to the nearby canal or wetlands. Delta Fire had seven trucks and 18 members on scene for just over two hours. With the help of witnesses and investigation by the Delta Fire Department and the Delta Police Department, a suspected point of origin was found but the cause and any pending charges remain under investigation by the Delta Police Department. On Tuesday afternoon before press time, it was not yet known if

the cause was accidental or intentional. Video surveillance has been requested from Walmart. The loss of cardboard to be recycled is estimated at $9,500. Cleanup

will likely cost another $2,500. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Delta Police Department at 874-7676 or Crimestoppers at 874-8810.

Driver faces felony charges BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Francisco Fernandez, 20, has been charged with vehicular assault, a class 4 felony, and misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, reckless endangerment, driving under the influence, DUI per se and driving under suspension after a March 30 accident which injured the five occupants of his car. The accident occurred

about 1:20 a.m., when Fernandez failed to negotiate the curve at the south end of Pioneer Drive. His vehicle left the roadway and ended up nose down in a ravine on the south side of Pioneer. Speed and alcohol are both believed to be factors in the accident. Fernandez was arrested last week and released when he posted $25,000 bond.

Tour Escalante Canyon with Bernice Musser Colorado Canyons CCA by calling 263-7902 association.org to reserve Association and the West- or e-mailingrosa@canyons a seat on the tour. ern Colorado Interpretive Association are pleased to sponsor a lecture on Escalante Canyon presented by Bernice Musser. Musser will present a slide show of the history of Escalante Canyon and the Musser Ranch. Bernice Hendrickson moved to “The Forks” in 1930 with her family when she was in the third grade. She left the canyon to finish high school and to attend Mesa Junior Calvary Baptist Church College. She returned to the canyon when she married John Musser in 1944. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about our local Registration & Check-in from 8-10 a.m. homesteading and ranchFather’s Day Service at 10:30 a.m. ing history Thursday, BBQ and Show Start at Noon June 14, at 7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation CenCar or Bike Entry $25 ter in Delta. Admission (Includes BBQ, T-Shirt and Gift Bag) is free. Non-participants $5 for BBQ Musser will also host Trophies include a guided auto tour of “People’s Choice”, Escalante Canyon for those who are interested “Best in Show”, and more in visiting the sites and learning more on Saturday, June 16, from 8:30Call (970) 874-9497 for more information 12 noon. Please RSVP to

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Community Calendar Wednesday, June 6

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

June 7-10

EDGE OF CEDARS ART EXHIBIT, Cedaredge Middle School. June 7-June 9 open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 10 open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Judges reception June 6 from 7-9 p.m. For more information on entries, call Shirley Clayton, 856-3842, Mary Callihan, 399-7388, Carol Vela, 835-3388 or Karen Spears, 856-4961.

Thursday, June 7

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: John Willet, The Creamery Art Center. Public welcome. CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Gullible Skeptics, soft country, rock. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. CRAWFORD PIONEER DAYS — Old-fashioned melodrama with dessert, 6:30 p.m. “Aunt Fannies Last Laugh, or Where there’s a Will, there’s a Won’t.”

Friday, June 8

CRAWFORD PIONEER DAYS — Baking contest: drop off goodies by 3 p.m. at the bank. Barbecue beef dinner to benefit fireworks, 5 p.m. Annual auction, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 9

CRAWFORD PIONEER DAYS — Fire department pancake breakfast, 6 a.m. Parade, 10 a.m. Melodrama, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Outhouse races, 12 noon. Cowboy cook-off tasting, 5 p.m. Fireworks extravaganza, Crawford State Park, dusk. DEAN DILLON IN CONCERT, 7 p.m., The Pondy, Main Street, Cedaredge. Country music show, along with seeing all the new changes and remodeling at The Pondy which is now a “non-smoking” facility. Tickets: $20 advance, $22 at the door. Tickets available at Starr’s Guitars (online or at the store) and Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce office.

Sunday, June 10

CRAWFORD PIONEER DAYS — Round-Up Sunday: non-denominational service, 10 a.m. Stay for barbecue in the park. CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 2 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Jill Olson, classic piano.

Monday, June 11

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital. AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome. CAGE-FREE COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE REHEARSAL, 2nd Monday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Open for the public to come play or watch.

Tuesday, June 12

CONSTITUENT FORUM hosted by Delta County Commissioners, 6-8 p.m., Orchard City Town Hall. Citizens invited to discuss any issues of concern.

Thursday, June 14

MORNING COFFEE MEETING WITH ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 10 a.m., Hometown Café, Hotchkiss. For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816. CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus. PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: A showing of “Saving Face,” Academy Award winner in 2012 for best documentary. Public welcome. BLACK CANYON AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER MEETING, 6 p.m., Bridges, Montrose. Jason Beason speaks on black swifts. Public welcome. Paid reservation must be received by June 5. For more information, call 970-252-0918. FRIENDS OF THE CEDAREDGE LIBRARY FOR COFFEE AND POETRY, 9 a.m., Cedaredge Library. Several local poets have been invited to share their poems. For more information, call the library, 856-3518. BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, The Delta Center for the Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta. LECTURE ON ESCALANTE CANYON presented by Bernice Musser, 7 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Admission free. Sponsored by Colorado Canyons Association and the Western Colorado Interpretive Association.

Saturday, June 16

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Confluence Park, Delta. All plus. Caller is Richard Berry. Prerounds/instructions at 6 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. Barbecue burgers and hotdogs potluck. TO HONOR DAD, HOMEMADE BISCUIT AND GRAVY BREAKFAST, 7-11 a.m. $6 a plate, IOOF Hall, 290 W. Main Street, Cedaredge. Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 will be serving. DANCE, 6 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Kid and family dance from 6-6:30 p.m. Free Swing Dance lessons 6:30-7 p.m. The North Fork Flyers perform at a dance and fund raiser for the Mountain Harvest Festival. $10 per person donation. Kids 12 and under free. GUIDED AUTO TOUR OF ESCALANTE CANYON, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. RSVP to Colorado Canyons Association by calling 2637902 or e-mailing: rosa@canyonsassociation.org to reserve a seat on the tour. Bernice Musser is host.

Sunday, June 17

CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 2 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Carl Bivens American West Band.

Monday, June 18

Pickin’ Productions free summer concert series, in its fifth year for Paonia and Ridgway, will now have a free June series in Ouray. All concerts take place on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. until dark. Shows are family friendly with onsite kids’ activities, food and beer vendors. The Mountain Air Music Series will be located next to the Ouray Hot Springs. Ouray’s line-up presents Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams June 7, The Pimps of Joytime June 14, O’Brien Party of 7 with Tim and Mollie O’Brien June 21 and Chuck Prophet June 28. For more information visit www.ouraycolorado. com.

Community dance set for June 16 Ula Vaun-Kirkman will provide music for a community evening dance Saturday, June 16, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The dance will run from 7 to 10 p.m. and costs $4 at the door. Please bring a snack to share. There will be no dance in July, but mark your calendar for Aug. 18.

CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Paul Fraizer and Doc Adkins, guitar, keyboards, vocals. ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH GROUP MEETING, 7-9 p.m., 511 East 11th Street, Delta. CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5-6 p.m., Yoga Tree and Embrace, Hotchkiss. For more information, call Debbie Cheesman, 209-4432.

Saturday, June 23

ORCHARD CITY CENTENNIAL YEAR EVENT — Walk through history with interpretative tours through Cory and Eckert cemeteries, 9-11 a.m. followed by an old-fashioned box lunch social and entertainment at Town Park from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ART AND WINE FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Garden Center, one mile south of Delta on Highway 50. Music and wine tasting begin at 11 a.m. For more information, call 874-9009. A benefit for the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter. Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com

Ridgway’s line-up includes The March 4th Marching Band July 5, Shinyribs July 12, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds July 19 and Rose’s Pawn Shop July 26. Paonia’s line-up presents Carrie Rodriguez Aug. 2, Rosie Ledet and

the Zydeco Playboys Aug. For more Ridgway 9, Liza’s Gogo Lab Aug. and Paonia concert series 16 and Darrell Scott Aug. information visit www. 23. pickinproductions.com.

Classical pianist performs June 10 Jill Olson, classical pianist, will be performing at the Chapel of the Cross on Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Olson’s solo performance will include works of Scarlatti, Beethoven, Brahms and Debussy. She holds degrees from Colorado College and University of Wisconsin at Madison and has been active in music groups in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Olson has also performed at many local venues and has taught piano in Delta for 10 years. Admission is by donation.

Gullible Skeptics

Gullible Skeptics perform June 7 On Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. the soft rock group the “Gullible Skeptics” will perform at the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town. The group’s selections include songs by the Eagles, James Taylor, America and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Members of the group are Marty and MaryAnn Rathburn from Cedaredge on guitar and

keyboards, Carol Morrell from Cedaredge on percussion, Brenda Suitar from Planet Earth on bass and Dave Christian from greater downtown Olathe on drums. The group invites you to relive those memories from yesteryear when they were all much younger and better looking! Admission is by donation.

Festival benefits homeless shelter The Garden Center is hosting an Art and Wine Festival to benefit Abraham Connection, a homeless shelter serving Delta County. The event will take place Saturday, June 23, at the Garden Center, Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus 1970 S. Main Street in Delta. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; music and wine tasting begin at 11 a.m. Live music will be provided by David Starr, Tamara The Black Canyon the Cross. Their perfor- organization representand David Hauze, and Barbershop Chorus under mance will be held Thurs- ing both Delta and MonDr. Mary Kleinsorge. trose counties. They perCall 874-9009 for more the direction of MaryAnn day, June 14, at 7 p.m. Rathburn will again perBlack Canyon Barber- form at numerous venues information. form their annual mini shop Chorus was formed throughout the summer. concert at the Chapel of in 1975. Originally charChapel of the Cross is tered as a Montrose located at Pioneer Town chapter, the chorus has in Cedaredge. Admission evolved into a regional is by donation.

Black Canyon barbershoppers perform at Chapel of the Cross

Kids Make it compete take it in Rockies and Sign up for a “Joy of Teens, learn to Painting” with Barb challenge McDonald,class a Bob Ross- drive defensively Boys and girls ages 613 can demonstrate their running, batting and throwing skills at a Rockies Skills Challenge to be held Wednesday, June 13, at the Confluence Community Fields. Registration is at 10 a.m., and competition will begin at 10:30 a.m. A birth certificate is required at time of registration to advance to the sectional competition. Boys and girls will compete in age divisions of 6/7, 8/9, 10/11 and 12/13 (as of Dec. 31, 2012). For more information, call Whitnee Lear at 874-0923 or e-mail whitnee@cityofdelta.net.

trained/certified instructor. Classes will be held July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 22. Call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923 for more information.

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TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m. • HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m. • HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate. • GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine. • BEGINNING LINE DANCING - Register by the month on Tuesday afternoons 2:00-4:00 p.m. or Tuesday evening 7:159:00 p.m. • COMMUNITY EVENING DANCES - Music by Ula VaunKirkman on Saturday, June 16 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

“Alive at 25,” a defensive driving course for young drivers, is offered to drivers ages 15-24. A Colorado State Patrol

Gentle float trips planned on Gunnison Join the City of Delta Parks and Recreation Department and Gunnison River Expeditions for a gentle float trip from Escalante Canyon to Dominguez Canyon. Choose from several Saturday dates for this day trip — June 16, June 30,

City of Delta Activity Update

Wednesday, June 20

Thursday, June 21

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AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

• HERSHEY’S TRACK MEET For boys and girls ages 9-14 (age as of Dec. 31, 2012) on Wed., June 6 at DHS Track. Register by 10:00 a.m. • ROCKIES SKILLS CHALLENGE - Wed., June 13 at Confluence Fields for boys and girls ages 6-13 (age as of December 31, 2012). Register at 10:00 a.m. Competition at 10:30 a.m. • CARDIO PUMP TENNIS Fitness-Oriented Class held on Friday, June 8 from 7:008:00 a.m. Drop-in fee! • ALIVE AT 25 - Next class Monday, June 18 from 4:309:00 p.m. Please register online at www.aliveat25.us. • WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CLASS - Red Cross Certification on May 29-June 1 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • GENTLE FLOAT TRIPS ESCALANTE TO DOMINGUEZ CANYON - On Saturday, June 16, June 30 - plus July and August dates. Please register

July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 or Aug. 25. The fee is $80 per person and includes lunch. For more information or to register, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923. You must register three days prior to each of the scheduled trips.

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at least 3 days before each scheduled trip. SUMMER DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - Begin the week of June 5. Call for exact schedule and times. YOUTH TENNIS BLAST CAMP - For ages 8-13, August 6-12, Monday through Thursday from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and a tournament on Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. RIFLE HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION - Thursday, July 26 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), Friday, July 27 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Saturday, July 28 (9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.) Please bring a sack lunch. Register by July 24. WALLIBALL LEAGUE - Leagues are forming now to begin play on June 11 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. Teams are co-ed and consist of 3 players. Games are Monday nights. YOUTH RAQUETBALL CLINIC - For ages 7-12 Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon. Limited to first 8 players to sign up. PICKLEBALL DROP-IN TIMES - Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday/Friday 8:30-10:30 a.m. See front desk attendant for rental/court times.

trooper will provide approximately four hours of classroom instruction designed to prevent traffic violations, collisions and/or fatalities. The focus of the program is making attendees aware of many typical driving hazards. Participants will receive a certificate for this course which enables them to test for a driving permit at age 15 1/2 or older. The next class is Monday, June 18, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Register and pay for this class online at www. aliveat25.us.

• ZUMBA FAMILY - Starting June 1, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Cost is daily admission per participant. • JOY OF PAINTING CLASSES - Saturday classes July 14 (Landscape), August 11, (Landscape) and September 22 (Floral). All class times are 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please pre-register.

KIDS FIT CLUB! Fun fitness activities for boys and girls ages 7-12. On Thursdays (7 weeks) June 7-July 26 (not on July 4th) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Floor Hockey, Frisbee Golf, Zumba, Hula-Hoop Relays, Indoor Soccer Soccer & More. Bring water bottle

Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Cultural Dept. for more information on any of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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Delta County Independent

Downtown banners promote area activities BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Colorful banners have been placed up and down Main Street in an effort to enhance downtown and highlight activities available in the area, from

bicycling and golfing to fishing and rafting. The banners were a cooperative effort of the City of Delta, Delta County Tourism and the Community Revitalization Program (CRP). The

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CRP team took shape last spring following a brainstorming session coordinated by Downtown Colorado, Inc., which resulted in the formation of small, community-minded groups to focus on promotion, economic restructuring and other strategies for revitalizing Delta’s commercial core. The promotions committee is chaired by Catherine Rodeback, a Main Street business owner. “We hope the banners make downtown more attractive while highlighting natural resources and venues available in the city and outlying areas,” she said. Linda Sanchez, executive director of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, and Kelli Hepler, county tourism coordinator, spearheaded the project. The project hit a snag

when they realized the brackets from which the banners would be hung needed to be repaired. After paying for those repairs, there would be little left to purchase the banners. Fortunately, city utilities director Steve Glammeyer found another solution through Welfelt Welding and the repairs were completed locally at a lower cost. Linda Sanchez and former city manager Joe Kerby went through the photos provided by Kelli Hepler and they came up with seven concepts they felt would catch attention. They ordered 20 copies of each design, for a total of 140 banners. “We hope they’ll have some stopping power for the tourists,” Sanchez “Get your life in GEAR” this banner proclaims. It’s one of seven designs lining Delta’s Main Street. said.

City rescues cat from power pole BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

After a tomcat was observed on top of a power pole at 3rd and Kellogg for several days in a row, citizens began calling the City of Delta expressing concern. Rather than shut down the power to hundreds of residents, municipal light and power opted to leave the animal alone and let it come down on its own, which is generally what will happen. This cat, however, proved to be stubborn. Neighbors put out water and food to try and lure the cat from high above, but were unsuccessful. On Friday, June 1, the city received reports that the cat had started to climb down the pole and was startled by someone on the ground. It climbed back up and resumed its

wait. Then on Saturday, June 2, the city received reports of someone trying to climb the pole. Others tried throwing rocks at the cat to get it to come down. At this point, the issue had become a safety risk to people and the cat, so the decision was made to de-energize the power lines and rescue the cat. The cat was safely removed from the pole at 3:30 p.m. and turned over to a representative of the Delta County Humane Society who took it to a veterinarian for observation. The city reports the cat was slightly dehydrated, but otherwise in good health and will soon be returned to its unidentified owner. The City of Delta is currently reviewing its policy on animal rescue from power lines.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Concerned citizens set out food and water in an attempt to entice this cat down from the power pole where it perched for days. The cat’s predicament caught the attention of a Grand Junction television crew. The cat was finally rescued by a municipal light and power crew and has hopefully learned its lesson.

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Dr. Roger Bentley Delta County Commissioner District 3 DR. ROGER BENTLEY WANTS TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT! ✦ As my six years on the Delta County Planning Commission demonstrates, I am ✦ ✦ ✦

committed to this community. You pay the taxes on your property, you own the rights. I am committed to our natural resources because they are our lifeblood: ranching, mining, logging, recreation, hunting, fishing. My business background in the chiropractic field and agribusiness demonstrates my ability to review financial records and adjust budgets where needed. I whole heartedly support “Right to Farm.” I have the ability to get the tough jobs done.

✦ ✦ The following and MANY MORE have either contributed to this campaign or spent countless hours hanging signs and helping to educate the public on my qualiﬁcations; and I can’t thank them enough. Elk Creek Mine Oxbow Mining LLC Shreeves Automotive Benson Brothers Miller’s Deitch Haus Corsaire Graphics Callaway Packing Delta Elevator Faye’s Cafe Hotchkiss Meats Delta Auto Parts Sew Little Thyme Sew Many Quilts Cowboy Collectibles Stockyard Steak House Synhorst Photography The Upholstery Shop Western Slope Constitutional Patriots Pack Shack Betty Oglesby Jim & Rose Mary Anderson Kevin & Brooke Arnett JR Ashurst Jeﬀ & Celia Avaritte Roger Bennett Rocky & Lani Bentley

Mike & Donna Bilicko Richard Blosser Mike Brady John & Cheryl Buchheim Doug & Patty Carlson Marla Cinnamon Arlie & Kay Clark John & Thekla Cooper Dave Dilly Daren Dworsky Scott & Robin Ensley Doran & Kimborlee Etter Dave & Jill Evans Dr. George Evans Jack Flowers Mike & Carlotta Gibson Cliﬀ Gilliam Berdell Greenhalgh Carolyn Sue & Rod Hall Don & Cathy Harper Jerry Hawkins Ron Hays Larry Head Kenny Heinze Jimmy & Darlene Henry Paul Hershberger Jeﬀ & Mary Jane Hogan Mike Holveck

Edwin Hostetler Greg Hostetler Cody Hudson Dan & Delaine Hudson Tom & Barb Hulet Keith & Mishelle Hulteen Gary Johnson Michael Jude Andy & Beth Kennedy John & Carolyn Kimberlin Dan Lederle Lisa Lehr Ed & Cherri Lilly Harry & Patricia Masinton Liz Matz Jess Messenger Peggy Miller Don Morﬁtt Richard Morﬁtt Buster Morris Dayton Myers Mike & Teresa Nelson Hugh & Debbie Nichols Billie Nichols Kerby Norton John & Elaine Ooms Russ & Jan Ooms Ron Peterson

Chuck & Rhonda Price Terry Ragsdale Pete Rue Rob Sanders Bob Sargeant Ken & Becky Sharpe Steve & Becky Shea Larry Shreeves Steve & Susan Spinden Dr. Dick & Barb Steele Dale Stryker Rex Stucker Dan & Susan Stucker Don Taylor Gary & Patti Tharp Lawrence & Jacqueline Thompson Ray Thompson Mike & Amanda Twamley Don Vanderlaan Dan & Holly Varner Gary & Sandra Vickrey David Volk Steve & Eunice Ward Sheldon & Kathy Ware Steven Weist Ron Widner Betty Williams Nelson & Betty Jo

You are invited to a Barbecue at Cleland Park in Delta on June 24 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Meat, plates, silverware, cups, tea and water will be furnished. A side dish would be appreciated. EVERYONE is welcome, come chew the fat!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR VOTE. I’M AVAILABLE AT 874-1114 OR 234-1189 Paid for by the Dr. Roger Bentley Campaign Committee Fund

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Ride the Rockies rolls into Hotchkiss Community invited to enjoy live music, food with the visiting riders Colorado’s largest bicycle tour, Ride the Rockies, first visited Hotchkiss in 2009 and will again call Hotchkiss home for a night on Sunday, June 10. Over 2,000 riders will wind their way along Highway 92 from Gunnison, through Crawford, and on to Hotchkiss, arriving at their overnight headquarters site at the Hotchkiss K-8 school, between about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Riders will depart on Monday morning between 5-8 a.m, traveling via Back River Road to Paonia and on to Carbondale over McClure Pass. The Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce has coordinated with the Hotchkiss K-8 School to handle all the arrangements for the overnight stay of this bicycle tour. Riders will enjoy an afternoon and evening of good food, drink and music at the Delta County Fairgrounds Park, in Hotchkiss, between 3-9 pm. Local non-profit groups will serve up dinner to raise funds for their causes, there will be a beer and local wine garden, and live music will be provided by North Fork Country, Work Release and Metamoocil Mountian Boys. The entire community is invited to join in the fun. As a warmup, on Saturday, June 9, as part of “Hotchkiss is Happening,” everyone is invited to participate in “Bikes on Bridge Street.” There will be bike decorating, an informal parade at 9 a.m., and local merchants are encouraged to offer specials, including some for those who arrive via bicycle. Cyclists are also invited to take short rides around Hotchkiss. For information contact Elaine Brett at 210-9717. Ride the Rockies is an annual bicycle tour of Colorado, sponsored by the Denver Post. Now in its 27th year, riders from around the country spend a week pedaling through some of the most

beautiful and interesting areas of Colorado. This year’s participants will travel 442 miles over six days, climbing over five mountain passes and past two National Parks. The ride begins Sunday, June 10, in Gunnsion and travels to Hotchkiss along Bue Mesa Reservoir and then over Black Mesa along Highway 92 through Crawford and into Hotchkiss. After spending the night in Hotchkiss, the riders will then head for Carbondale, passing through Paonia and over McClure Pass along the 68-mile route. They will then ride over Independence Pass to Leadville, north to Granby, over Trail Ride Road through Rocky Mountain National Park to Estes Park, and ending in Fort Collins on June 15.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Lunchtime Mary Stover’s cows chow down lunch on a recent Sunday. There are many ranch sites for sale along Minnesota Creek Road.

Pioneer Days lives for ‘The Wild West — Boots, Hats and Vests’ BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The 34th annual Crawford Pioneer Days arrives this Thursday with events planned through Sunday. Mark your daily planners so you don’t miss out on all the fun. And check your wardrobe, because the theme this year is “The Wild West — Boots, Hats and Vests.” Organizer Kim Wasilkowich says festivities begin Thursday night at 7 p.m. with the first performance of this year’s melodrama, “Aunt Fannie’s Last Laugh . . . Or, Where There’s a Will, There’s a Won’t.” Delicious desserts will be available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Crawford Town Hall. You can catch other performances on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. First State Bank of Colorado — Crawford is sponsoring a barbecue in their parking lot on Friday, June 8, starting around 11:30 a.m. Baked goods for Friday’s Baking Contest must be delivered to the bank before 3 p.m. Baking Contest winners will be announced at the

Photo by Kathy Browning

You never know what you’ll see during the Pioneer Days Parade. So, don’t miss it. This Saturday’s parade will start at 10 a.m. on Highway 92 in downtown Crawford. The theme this year is “The Wild West — Boots, Hats and Vests.” annual auction and dinner. The dinner starts at 5 p.m. at Crawford Town Hall. It is hosted by the Crawford Fire

Crawford wants source water protection BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Bruce Bair, Crawford public works director, is working with Kimberly Mihelich and Eddy Balch of the Colorado Rural Water Association to prepare a source water protection plan for the Town of Crawford. Balch gave an overview of the program and what would be included in a source water protection plan to the town council in May. Colorado Rural Water Association is a nonprofit that provides technical assistance and operator training. The Town of Crawford is an association member. Balch and Mihelich will write an application for a $5,000 grant from the information provided by Bair. Balch said

funding comes from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for each public water system to develop and implement a source water protection plan. There is a one-for-one match on the grant. The town’s share can be covered by in-kind donations after grant approval. The principle behind a protection plan is that it’s less expensive to protect source water than having to remove contaminants. Source water protection programs educate citizens on where their water comes from and how important it is to protect it. The Source Water Assessment and Protection Program (SWAP) is mandated

Have you filled out the Hotchkiss survey? BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Those who live in Hotchkiss and the surrounding areas have until the end of June to fill out the Hotchkiss Downtown Improvement survey. Express yourself on what you think is great about downtown Hotchkiss and the highway corridors, and what your

ideas are for improvement. Now’s the time to pick up a survey at Hotchkiss Town Hall, Duckworks Auto Parts, Hotchkiss Library, First State Bank of Colorado — Hotchkiss and the Creamery Arts Center. Survey results will help form plans and improvements to the downtown area.

by the Environmental Protection Agency. It identifies water sources, potential threats to the water supply, how to minimize those threats and a contingency plan if something would happen to the water supply. The contingency plan would address contamination incidents or severe multi-year droughts. The plan would detail how the Town of Crawford will be able to continue to provide water to its customers. The source water protection plan would be used to coordinate land use, obtain future funding and identify and work with stakeholders. The plan will have two phases. The first will provide an assessment report and a susceptibility rating for Crawford’s water source. The rating right now is good. The protection phase would involve the town if the Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management would be doing, for example, a fuel management plan. The State of Colorado has a memorandum of understanding with the Forest Service acknowledging water sources. State law says a municipality can regulate within its watershed. The Town of Hotchkiss is also considering developing a source water protection plan.

Auxiliary. Come meet the Pioneer Days King and Queen and Grand Marshal for 2012. Starting at 5:30 p.m. is the auction which is a hidden gem of fun and hilarity with auctioneer John Cunningham. You’ll be sure to laugh and come away with great items. Virtually every merchant in the area has donated to this event and you can get things you need or things you just want at great prices. This year the perfect item to snag might be the two preseason Bronco tickets. You could be watching Peyton Manning take on the 49’ers! There’s also a date night at Smith Fork Ranch, complete with a very special dinner. Other dining opportunities up for bid will be for the Flying Fork, Vagabond or The Casa to name just a few. Tools, gifts and treasures too many to name will be available. Over $5,000 worth of stuff must go! The auction and dinner help

fund the fireworks display and Pioneer Days. On Saturday, the Crawford Fire Department is once again serving up a great pancake breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. No chance for you to miss the parade at 10 a.m. if you get up early for the pancakes. Returning this year to the big parade will be Guns and Garters, a.k.a. Cowboys and Floozies. There’s nothing quite like a true western scene of gunslingers shooting it out and then the “ladies” congratulating the ones still standing. Following the parade will be Fido Follies at 11 a.m. in the town park and the infamous Outhouse Races at high noon. Crawford resident Mary Dufon is sponsoring prize money again and winners will receive trophies. There will be games in the park from 1 to 4 p.m, Food will be available all day as well as art and crafts booths. Live musical entertainment in the park includes David and Tamara Hauze, Darin Little, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Cowboy poet Charlie Ware, Young At Heart and Bruce Green. Another contest offering prestige, prize money and bragging rights is the Cowboy Cook-off on Saturday at 5 p.m. Come by to taste the entries one by one and vote for your favorite. Cost is just $5. Saturday’s festivities end with a bang, actually a whole lot of bangs. The Fireworks Extravaganza starts at dusk at Crawford State Park. The fireworks will be safely shot over the reservoir. There is plenty of parking space encircling the fireworks display. Every seat is the best seat to see the fireworks. Putting the finishing touches on Pioneer Days will be Round-Up Sunday, a nondenominational worship service at 10 a.m. followed by a barbecue in the park. See you in Crawford!

Paonia okays water study BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Town of Paonia has approved WestWater Engineering completing a $22,000 preliminary engineering report on how to have two lower springs feed the upper two million gallon system. Recent water rate increases were in anticipation of the State of Colorado requiring upgrades and the need for additional water capacity. WestWater Engineering submitted a revised proposal to complete the preliminary engineering report to meet

Rural Development requirements in late April. According to WestWater, the town wants to have a “new treatment process and additional finished water storage improvements at the upper water treatment plant (Lamborn Plant), along with extension of the Upper Paonia Pipeline to the Lamborn plant.” The Town of Paonia believes the state may reclassify the springs water supply as ground water under the influence of surface water, which would require meetWATER STUDY TO B2

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Water study FROM PAGE B1 ing new standards by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. The current water treatment system does not meet those standards. WestWater stated the town wants “additional finished water storage and the ability to divert the Old Original Town Spring and the Upper Reynolds Creek Spring to the Lamborn Plant.” This will provide added flexibility in operations and redundancy in the water system. What that would entail is a new dual train membrane filtration treatment plant to replace the current one, conversion from gas chlorine to liquid hypochlorite disinfection, expansion of the existing metal building for the new membrane fil-

ters and accessory skids, a new two million gallon finished water storage facility to increase storage capacity to four million gallons, abandonment of the existing backwash storage tank, reconfiguration of the backwash pond to expand the treatment building and an interconnecting pipeline with manual flow controls between the five-inch Upper Paonia Pipeline to the lower water treatment plant and the Lamborn Plant as a second influent water supply. The $22,000 will cover labor and expenses to prepare the report. WestWater Engineering estimates a draft report will take seven to eight weeks to complete.

Cody Dworsky

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Cody Dworsky graduated from Hotchkiss High School at the end of the first semester of the 2011-12 school year. He is currently employed at West Elk Mine but plans to enter the military and has the longterm goal of becoming a Colorado state patrolman. He is the son of Rhonda and Darren Dworsky of Crawford.

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Herbarium set to open in Hotchkiss this month BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Carolyn Sue Hall has done the detail work of cataloging plants for decades. Her interest in plants began in third grade when she attended Mrs. Dirks’ classes on plants and birds. That was at Tallula Grade School in Illinois. As an adult, she made her own journals. Those records were shared with Colorado State University. And now the labor of her love of preserving a record of the plants in Delta County and its adjoining watersheds has led to the soon grand opening of the Jacob Hoover Cowen Herbarium in Hotchkiss at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum and Black Canyon VFW Post #9333. The opening will be Saturday, June 23, at 5 p.m. Invitations have been sent out for the grand opening, but interested members of the public are welcome too. Advance reservations are required. Only those with reservations will be admitted. If you would like to attend the grand opening, call Karen Lacey at 872-2586 as soon as possible. The herbarium is named after Jacob “Jake” Hoover Cowen, the step-

Correction In the article, “Lessons on safety, injury prevention,” on May 23, the organization that conducted the Hotchkiss K-8 assembly on seatbelt safety was Western Colorado RETAC, not Retech. We regret the error.

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Carolyn Sue Hall stands before the herbarium holding a record of a paintbrush. The new herbarium at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum and the adjoining Black Canyon VFW Post #9333 will have 300 catalogued plants growing in Delta County and its adjoining watersheds. son of Enos T. Hotchkiss, entists with PhD’s to the founder of the town. youngest student, it is Cowen had an excel- my goal that this herbarlent reputation for his ium will accommodate work. Cowen was instru- them all with sophistimental in cated scienstarting the tific knowlherbarium edge for at Colorado the PhD’s Agriculturto classes al College, of simple now known identificaas Colotion for the rado State young plant University enthusiast, (CSU). He encouragtragically ing both died when to explore he was just plants from 28 years old the rare in 1900 of Jacob Hoover Cowen and endanperitonitis, gered to the the result of a ruptured common and plentiful.” appendix. An inscription from “The goal of the Jacob Willis Linn Jepson to Hoover Cowen Her- his friend Robert E. Burbarium is to make the ton is the inspiration of extraordinarily diverse the motto for Hall and world of Delta County for the herbarium. She wild plants available to modified and added to the widest range of peo- the quote to make it hers ple possible,” writes Car- as well. “The botanist’s olyn Sue Hall. “From sci- objective is a furtherance

of knowledge of living plants. He wishes by his investigations to discover new facts and establish new principles that will aid in promoting botanical research. If wise, he will never try to produce a work which is perfect, complete and final. Any such work would be a paradox and at cross-purposes with our concepts of living things. Completion, perfection, finality represent an anomaly, a contradiction in the field of biology. The far-seeing botanist, on the contrary, will strive to do work which is inspiring, productive of thought and promoting the soundest progress, so that botanical science will ever advance into new and more fruitful fields.” The oldest herbarium was established in Germany in 1569. Those specimens from 1569 are still used for research today, as are the records of the first herbarium in the United States which was founded in 1771 in North Carolina. And now, Hotchkiss has one. All of Hall’s records and plants are verified by Jennifer Ackerfeld at CSU. Hall is particularly excited when she has found a plant which has not been formerly recorded at CSU. The Jacob Hoover Cowen Herbarium will be open when the museum is open. Summer hours at the museum are 1-4 p.m., Friday - Sunday. Don’t forget to call Karen Lacey today at 872-2586 for reservations for the Jacob Hoover Cowen Herbarium grand opening.

Clothing artist featured at the Creamery in June BY MARGOT RICHARDSON Special to the DCI

OXBOW MINING, LLC Thanks its employees and area businesses for supporting OXBOW MINING DOLLARS! For each Oxbow Mining Dollar returned, Oxbow Mining, LLC will donate $1.00 to an area food bank. With this effort still going strong, we sincerely thank the following businesses for the over $8,958 returned to date: Stop-N-Save, Gofer, First Colorado National Bank, North Fork Valley Restaurant, Oxygen Plus, DeltaBank Center, West’s Home Center, Weekender Sports, Becky Roberts, Stoney Mesa Family Practice, Delta County Memorial Hospital, US Bank, Christian T. Johnson, DDS, Black Jack’s Auto Recycling, Big John’s Lumber, On the Rocks, Peak Performance Chiropractic, Sol Margaritas, CarQuest, The Diner, Shell Petroleum, Farmer Frank’s, Lincoln Elementary, Abrasive Edge, Benson Brothers, Monument Oil, 2nd Edition, Hair Design Studio, City Market, Town of Hotchkiss, Hotchkiss Rentals, Delta U-Haul, Delta Pawn, Tri-R-Liquors, Ace Hardware, Delirious Liquors, Cedaredge Chiropractic, North Fork Family Dentistry, USPS, MacDaddy Motorworx, Don’s Market, Ribbons & Roses Antique Mall, Sylvia’s Styling Salon, Renfrow Family Partnership, Delta County Independent, Desperado, ADR Fencing, Cedaredge Pharmacy, Family Physicians, Walmart Montrose, Cuttin’ Loose, Duckworks, Inc., Hays Drug, Modern Appliance, Farnsworth Construction, Paonia Farm & Home Supply, Anderson Farm Supply, Home Town Café, Randall Fisher, CPA, Joe’s Property Care, High Country Shopper, Home Depot, ETSS LLC, Baker’s Transmission, Cedaredge Foodtown, Dependable Lumber, Rogers Mesa Store, Sawmill Outlet, Double J Disposal, Lasting Impressions, CEO Accounting, First State Bank of Colorado, Thirty One Gifts, Maranatha Fellowship, Ken Wilson Insurance, NF Bank Center, Kwiki Tire, Family Dollar, Sonic, Lewis & Co CPAs PC, Mesa Liquor, Paonia Cleaners, Back Country Coffee, Lily & Rose, Ashley Owens, Hoolie’s Place, Sudsy Duds Laundry, Stone Mountain Systems, Silver State Shell, Paonia State Bank, Leroux Creek Nursery, Cindy Davis Massage, Gloria Constancio, Tuin Glass, Colorado West Ophthalmology, Kevin Parks Insurance, Homestead Market, Delta County Federal Credit Union, Jeans Westerner, North Fork Medical Clinic, Delta Food Pantry, Coaltrain Coffee House, Paonia Auto, High Country Gardens, Paonia Liquors, Connie’s Family Restaurant, Orval’s Used Cars, St. Michael’s Church, Moonshine Liquors, City Market - Delta, Starvin’ Arvin’s, B & T Auto Service, Theresa M. Cowell, Short Branch Liquor, Wal-Mart-Delta, Kut & Klip Barbers, Hotchkiss Automotive, Paonia Post Office, Black Canyon Café, North Fork Dentistry, Earthworms, Mike & Christy Dumond, J P Palmerro, Bresnan Communications, Subway/T&L Sandwiches, La Casa Victorian, Subway-Paonia, Rev. Earl Douglas, Lee McAdams, DDS, Needful Things, Amerigas, Alan B. Ridgway, DDS, Lilly’s (Glenwood Springs), Flying Fork Café, Consolidated Finance Corp., Grand Junction Western Wear, Rain Crow Farms CSA, Durango Antique Market, Hi Fashion Fabrics, Orchard Valley Farms/ Black Bridge Winery, North Fork Vision Center, Cedaredge Elementary School, CAWS, Surface Creek Bank, Summers Rocky Mt. Motors, Dr. Dave Noffsinger, Paonia Physical Therapy, DMEA, Grand Mesa Veterinary Hospital, Leisure Time Sports, S. Gazzillo, Something for Everyone, Delicious Orchards, Stengel’s Gun Shop, Cimarron Dental, Western Convenience Store, Pitkin Mesa Pipe Line Company, European Target Shooters Supplies, Yost Family Dentistry, Paradise Theater, Tiggers Place, Montrose Ford-Nissan, Jean’s Westerner - Montrose, Yoga Tree, Barkin’ Bargains, The Pondy, LLC, B. Thomas Hanel, DDS, Autozone - Delta.

Étar creates clothing designed for the actual female body, and the Creamery Arts Center is pleased to present her work during the month of June. This uncompromising artist feels that many clothing designers either don’t understand women’s bodies, or overlook the true form in favor of their own ideas about fashion and merchandising. In Étar’s own words, “Popularity means disaster”. She is interested in drawing from her deepest source of love and inspiration in creating her garments. Influenced by her central Asian heritage and her early training in couture design and anthropology, Étar’s work is beautiful, unique and decidedly feminine. She creates her designs out of her studio in Aspen, and exhibits them around the world. The collection that will be displayed in the down-

stairs Peach gallery covers a range of functions, from “black tie to blue jeans, ceremonial to whatever”. The designs look comfortable, fluid, and boldly unique. Everything Étar creates emanates from her love and passion for an original vision of women’s clothing as art. Please join us in welcoming Étar, with an evening of art, refresh-

ments, local wines and micro brews, Friday evening June 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. New summer hours are in place at the Creamery. The center is now open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. It is located at 165 W. Bridge Street in Hotchkiss, phone 8724848, or visit online at creameryartscenter.org.

Flyers head up benefit concert The North Fork Flyers will play at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia, Saturday, June 16, for a night dance and fund raiser. Every penny raised goes to support the annual Mountain Harvest Festival. Have a blast, do good, and dance ‘till the cows come home! Mark and Margot of Delicious Dance will lead a kid and family dance

from 6 - 6:30 p.m. After that, childcare is offered at KVNF for $5 per kiddo if you sign up in advance. Free swing dance lessons start 6:30 - 7 p.m. Then dance any way you like while the Flyers play a wide ranging mix of rock, blues and classic pop. Admission is a $10 donation per person. Kids 12 and under are free.

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Masons honor HHS grads Members of the Mt. Lamborn Masonic Lodge #102 presented scholarships to three Hotchkiss High School graduates on May 9. Art Wolverton, Les Kolb and Greg Allen (back row, left to right) presented (front row, left to right) Vikash Hypio with the A. Willard Laurel Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 and Kelsey Spadafora and Joe McChesney each with $500 Educational Opportunity Grants.

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New map plotted of Crawford Cemetery BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Finding a gravesite of an ancestor or friend can be a daunting task. Old maps do not take into account the rolling nature of the landscape. Every gravesite appeared to be in vertical and horizontal alignment and in regular sizes. But they’re not. At Crawford Cemetery, however, new detailed mapping and records are accurate. People can be found. “I can tell you exactly where they are. We have never had a map of the whole cemetery with all the gravestones plotted exactly where they are,” Dick Moore said. Moore serves on the cemetery board with president Ann Linman and Hetty Todd. All three helped with the project. All the burial sites were exactly located using GPS satellite technology. Moore walked through

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Dick Moore of the Crawford Cemetery Board points to an exact section, lot and gravesite on a new map. GPS locations and walking every inch of the cemetery taking notes has created the most up-to-date maps and records of those buried there. Maps and records are kept on file at Crawford Library.

the entire cemetery writing down names, date of birth, date of death, lot number and the section a person is buried in. If someone is looking for a specific person, they will know right where to locate the gravesite. “When they first

started burying people out here, all these lots got . . . all messed up,” Moore said. What resulted from doing the new mapping is the discovery of big spaces that can be sold as lots. “By re-surveying, we found a lot more room in the cemetery that we

didn’t know existed. That was one of the real plusses.” Moore has compiled interesting statistics about those buried in the cemetery, such as the fact that 56 people were born before 1850. That Anna Reed had the earliest birth date of those buried there. She was born in 1802 and died in 1887. Folklore has the first burial as being Dick Wilson in 1890 but two death dates precede Wilson — Reed in 1887 and Fluke in 1889. There are about 3,000 people buried in the Crawford Cemetery. Moore compiled the family names that have the most buried there — Collins 31, Cotten 21, Dove 21 and Filener 20. The average age of death is 65. “If you were born before 1850, the average age of death was higher,” Moore said. “Eventually I would like to have a website

local Crawford businesses or by calling Mayor Susie Steckel at 921-5575. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Addtional performances will be given on Saturday, June 9, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Price is $3 at the door. Come boo, hiss or cheer for your favorite character and support the preservation of this historic building located in the heart of Crawford. The story . . . Franc-

Two class reunions are twice the fun BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Once again David Cruse of the Class of 1962 was tapped to organize the Crawford class reunion. He had successfully arranged the last one five years ago. It took him less than a half a day to contact everyone, hire a caterer and band. This year though it was not only their 50th class reunion, but the 51st reunion for the Class of 1961. Both sets of classmates came together at the Crawford Community Room on Saturday, May 26.

Entertaining the two classes was the Hallelujah Band from Grand Junction. One of the band members, Mack Hoover, was a 1953 graduate of Crawford School. Band leader Danny Agajanian worked with evangelist Billy Graham for 30 years. His band from Grand Junction has been entertaining with gospel, bluegrass and classic pop tunes for 20 years. Cruse, who lives in Grand Junction, selected a friend, Brigette Targett of Natural Born Grillerz, as caterer for the doings.

All who attended the reunions received a souvenir cup and a scarf. One of their teachers from Crawford, Barbara Burritt, attended. Joan Hammond Zion was the only female student of the Class of 1961. The Class of 1962 lost classmate Beth Miller in 1962 due to a heart condition. Another classmate, Donald Rodstrom, died in 2003. The Class of 1962 was the last class to graduate from Crawford School. The principal for both classes was W. H. Cloud.

But what I’m planning on doing is having a complete set of maps and the listing at the [Crawford] library.” Moore developed computer records and maps that will be easy to keep updated.

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Dastardly deeds for a good cause On Thursday evening June 7th, the Crawford Melodrama Players will present, “Aunt Fanny’s Last Laugh, or Where There’s A Will, There’s A Won’t!”. All proceeds from this performance will be donated to the Crawford Town Hall Restoration project. Admission is $5 and includes homemade cookMinion ies to sweeten the deal. Preferred seating will ticket holders. Advance be reserved for advance tickets are available at

where you would click on a headstone and not only would it give the [name], but a picture of the tombstone and a short biography or obituary,” Moore said. “Whether we ever get there, I don’t know.

esca Fairweather (played by Linda Dysart) has gone missing and the town of Dead Horse Falls is in a dither. Is the villainous Acrid Stench (played by Slim Farnsworth) or his dim-witted sidekick Minion (played by Rick Steckel) behind this timely disappearance? Will Rock Hound our illustrious hero (played by David Murry) chip to the heart of this mystery before the fair Felicity Fairweather (played by McKayla Hess) falls afoul of Stench’s evil scheme? Come Thursday or Saturday to learn her fate.

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“The Wild West — Boots, Hats & Vests” Vests” Photo by Kathy Browning

A joint reunion of graduates of Crawford School gathered at Crawford Town Hall’s Community Room for dinner, music and memories. Above are members of the Class of 1961. They are (left to right) Dan Den Beste, Allen Wright, Phillip Wright, Joan Hammond Zion, Don Frey, Pete Klaseen and Gary Frey. Below are members of the Class of 1962. They are (front row, left to right) David Cruse, Dale ‘Gabby’ George and John Ayer; (back row, left to right) Jo Burch Henderickson, Sharon Linman Frey, Beverly Degener Coram, Dolores Silva Orpi, Jane Klaseen Lozins and Elaine George Violett.

Schedule of Events (All Events at Crawford Town Hall and Town Park unless noted) Thursday, June 7 Old-Fashioned Melodrama with desserts, 6:30 p.m. Aunt Fannie’s Last Laugh...or, Where There’s a Will, There’s a Won’t

Friday, June 8 Baking Contest, drop off goodies by 3 p.m. at the bank BBQ Beef Dinner to benefit Fireworks, 5 p.m. Annual Auction, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Morning Afternoon Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast, 6 a.m. Outhouse Races, 12 noon Parade, 10 a.m. Old-Fashioned Melodrama, 1 p.m. Fido Follies to perform after parade Games in the Park, 1-4 p.m. Old-Fashioned Melodrama, 11 a.m. Evening Cowboy Cook-off Tasting, 5 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza (Crawford State Park), Dusk

All Day Art, Crafts and Food Booths. Live Musical Entertainment featuring David & Tamara Hauze and other local musicians

Sunday, June 10 Round-Up Sunday: Non-denominational Service, 10 a.m. • Stay for a Barbecue in the park. Sponsored by Crawford Pioneer Days Committee and many other local organizations. Contact 970-921-5320 for more information www.crawfordcountry.org

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Music to fill the library’s amphitheater Summer music series benefits Paonia Library landscaping fund

The newly completed amphitheater at the Paonia Library is the place to go this summer for a series of musical performances. Every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning June 7, local musicians

will be offering their talents and time to benefit the library’s landscaping maintenance fund. “With the shade sails installed over the amphitheater, the last piece of the landscaping is now complete,” says Myrna Westerman, Paonia library manager. “We are now ready to begin offering great outdoor programs, but we need a little more help from the community to maintain this wonderful public space.” “The amphitheater and surrounding outdoor area was part of the original vision of the Paonia Foundation and Friends of the Paonia Library for the new building and grounds,” explains Ann Murphy, president of the library board. “The landscape maintenance is supported solely by fundraising, the majority which is done by the foundation and friends.” “Although the performances are free to the public,” Westerman explains, “we are encouraging donations, which we will split between the musicians and the landscape fund. Everyone is looking forward to the music series and using this new public space for programs.” With a great response from local musicians, here is the summer line up: Michael Meadows starts the series off on June 7. Meadows, from the band Mojo, will be performing solo with a mix of folk rock and reggae. David and Tamara Hauze will take the stage on June 14 with their eclectic sound of contemporary favorites as well as original selections. Their acoustic sound is expressed through refined vocal harmonies and guitar, as well as Celtic harp and flute. David and Tamara have performed across the country at festivals, formal affairs and backyard porches, carrying positive messages to warm the heart and uplift the soul. Gustavo Brett shares his music on June 21. “I have written over 2000 songs, but I only remember twelve of them,” Brett says. “Since I have about six fans, management thought playing at the Paonia Library might push my career over the top. Besides, I happen to love the library and the people that work there.” Ellen Stapenhorst, with her guitar and a good dose of humor, will entertain the crowd on June 28. Stapenhorst has been performing, writing, and recording music for over four decades. She was part of the Aspen-

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Paonia Library users Celeste Lozano, Christo Mora, and Sam Mock check out the new outdoor space where the “Music in the Amphitheater” summer music series will take place beginning Thursday, June 7. based eclectic original country-rock band, Tanglefoot, and since then, has performed solo and with various groups locally, around the U.S., and internationally. Paonia librarian Laura Lee Yates says, “There is a wellfounded rumor that Ellen will perform the song she wrote for the opening of the new Paonia Library three years ago.” Mike Gwinn will perform solo on July 12, showing off his timeless musical talents. Gwinn will share a mix of jazz and rock-n-roll, along with original songwriting. Russ Chapman will take the stage July 19 with his blend of early swing, pre-war blues, and New Orleans swamp music. Chapman is known for his “wit, spontaneity, sly sentimentalism, and originality.” His performances are “memorable for all ages.” Juliana Weiser, singer/ songwriter, concludes the summer series on July 26 with guitar vocals that speaks to the heart and

soul. To cool off during this hot summer music series, the Kids Pasta Project will be blending up smoothies. The summer music series is free to the public but donations are strongly encouraged to support the landscaping fund.

Bring snacks or a picnic. Special surprise guests will perform during the musicians’ breaks. For more information, please contact the Paonia Public Library at 5273470 or visit the Delta County Libraries’ website at www.deltalibraries. org.

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Scholarship received The Paonia Masonic Lodge #121 presented Paonia High School graduate Darcie Rose (left) with a $3,000 scholarship on May 15. Walt Wright made the presentation.

Hotchkiss K-8 honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Hotchkiss K-8 School for the fourth quarter and second semester of the 2011-2012 school year: Third Grade 3.0-4.0 Jaden Borgman Conner Bronkan Isabella Brezonick Kaleb Carr Yahir Chavez Jade Cockroft Micah CooperSponseller Casey Dagnan Caidence Danielson Hector Elizalde Genevieve Fisher* Tessa Griffith Traycer Hall Joslyn Kendall Lauryn Kiefer Hunter Lee Jordan Manzanares Nathaniel Mattler Christian Matus Taneal Mautz* Oliver Mendoza Gracie Pham Cassidy Reed Tawny Roberts* Alex Ross Anthony Scanlon Mia Schillawski Adam Smith* Erin Smith Isabella Spano Ava Taylor Grace Trefren* ShyAnne Tweddell* Ian Van Horn Jacob Ware* Joseph Ware Trever Wingfield

Fourth Grade 3.0-4.0 Tristen Allen Shayne Bayles Madison Bennett Preston Davidovich Joli Derby Jaycie Duncan Shay Glaser Brian Gonzalez Nadia Hill* Gianna Jensen Adam Kasper Brian Kimbell Jade Miller Grey Neal Kiley Olson Ethan Owens Jerome Reed Emily Rhodes Justin Schultz Grady Simpson Tycee Taylor Jordyn Vanmeter Elsie Vazquez Sydnie West Colby Wilson Fifth Grade 3.0-4.0 Sierra Baker Alaya Beasley Billy Bronkan Cesar Camacho Sergio Campos Trenton Carr Carson Collins* Taylor DeLuzio Mariah Griffith Quinn Husted Nick Jung Kaleigh Little Caitlyn Littlefield

Jesus Macias Amber Mattler Taralee Mautz Emily Miller Nicole Miller Xavier Miller-Barnes Joshua Pachl Presley Pene Natasha Pham Katie Powers* Ashley Sanchez Logan Smith Ruby Speicher Jacob Stucker Dylan Toothaker Jacob Trefren* Bruce Turnbull* Cory West Taylor West Janaya White Alexandra Wrich Jamison Yanish Sixth Grade 3.0-4.0 Noah Bagwell Trevor Ballard Kevin Chavez Keaton Coe Sophia Fisher* Macey Floyd Yasmine Gaub Kambry Hall* MyKayla Helm Chase Hiatt Josie Hiatt Shelby Hiatt Courtney Mattler Lane Mayberry Jennifer McDonald* Jaren Oates McKenna Palmer* Margaret Parsons

Madison Reed Anders Schopp Jordan Tamayo* Isaac Van Horn* Chandler Widner Seventh Grade 3.0-4.0 Zackary Allen Emily Bagwell Cyrus Baxter Blake Bayles Jared Cantrell Conner Collins Colton DeLuzio Roggen Frick Colton Hall* Lily Harvey Jamal Helm Parker Katzdorn* Blaise Keenan Caralyn Littlefield Christopher Lovato Logan Mayberry Emelia McCurdy Raul Mendoza Joseph Nault Nick Norton Logan Porter Lacey Rodriguez Keith Selders-Ware Eve Simmons Alexis Triantos Eighth Grade 3.0-4.0 Alejandro Aguilera Mae Anderson Nathaniel Arreguin-Cole Jim Baxter Chase Bizer Daniel Calderilla Nicholas Cambria*

Cole Carvill Cialee Daniels Kenley Derby William Drbohlav* Gratia Fisher Alondra Gallegos Brandi Goddard* Fernando Govea Sierra Griffith Madison Guthrie Noel Jaramillo Emily Keleher Patrick Keleher Megan Lange* James LeValley Jacob Lewis* Hailey Lofley Ashley Lovato Cameron Matus Kelly McGrath Kayla Meagher Echo Miller-Barnes Kayla Milstein Rory Molacek* Ernest Morris Trentyn Nicholas Andrew Oviedo* Clayton Oxford Katy Parsons Siena Podgorny Angela Saenz Sophia Schelle* Jaden Simpson Luke Smith Morgan Spedon Haley Stacy Kayla Trefren* Emery Ware Cody West Katie Wiens* Luke Yerion

Paonia Junior-Senior High The following students were named to honor roll at Paonia Junior-Senior High School for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year: Seventh Grade 3.0-3.49 Felicity Audin Ethan Eller Gabe Ferguson Dominic Harman Celina Lozano Bielka Ortiz Justin Peterson Jobim Powers Jacee Rapke Forest Walker Emily Wilczek 3.5-3.99 Laura Arterburn McKenna Erickson Colton Godwin McKenna Hartigan Brittany Kendall Warren Minerich Mikienzie Morlang Emily Pieper Trevor Smith Kelsey Stroud Brittney Thliveris Courtney Van Vleet 4.0 Garrett Beck Blake Benson Macy O’Rourke Haley Park Dagan Rienks Colby Simpson Shelby Wilson Eighth Grade 3.0-3.49 Alyssa Carter Kayla Carter

Jariann Lampton Trevor Plymale Cameron Van Vleet Taylor Walters 3.5-3.99 Corissa Beattie Brianna Buzzell Olivia Carney Cheyanna Christian Emily Clawson Alicia Crawford Patience Davis John Deck Nathan Giffin Nathaniel Gomez Samantha Griffis Noah Haswell Jeramiah Hillman Shannon Kinne Megan Limone Bo Pipher 4.0 Avery Austin Taylor Carsten Marisa Edmondson Tessa Heiniger Deon Jensen Devin Kne Chelsea Meilner Ashley Van Vleet Alicia Wilmore Ninth Grade 3.0-3.49 Treston Byers Gunnar Chesnik Brooklynd Erickson Nichelle Feryanitz Greg George

Mikael Haswell James Jefferis Nolan Jones Rachel Limone Shauna Niksch Tegan Peckat Ty Perry Taylor Redding Jera Ruiz Joel Simianer Trey Waske 3.5-3.99 Oscar Lopez Dylan Geisler Brooke Giffin Sabrina Greer Deanna Hart Josh Kimball Zachary Milner Kai Maulhardt Garrett Morgan Jesse Reed Kyle Serdutz Riley Smith Sarah Tomei Heather Wilczek 4.0 Josh Altman Jack Bair Azure Eller Jeze Fabijanic Kimberlee Gillenwater Easton Hartigan Morgan Hartigan Laura Lund Chase Park Taylor Plymale Claire Tracy

10th Grade 3.0-3.49 Ty Coats Blake Duval Jenny Emmons Jazmine Gomez Aidan Kne Ben Linnell Uriel Lozano Samantha Roussin Josiah Spano Dylan Tomei Michael Wilmore 3.5-3.99 Jesse Gillenwater Spencer Jackson Drewe Lee Susan Nieman Carson Pipher Hayley Porter Shylar Wilson 4.0 William Austin Braiden Clement Tristan Littlejohn Taylor Polson Skylar Simpson Jason Sturgis 11th Grade 3.0-3.49 Megan Chermak Ethan Ferguson Annavah Kropp Keaton Kropp Nathan Kroschel Jacob Leon Morgan Rieder Dylan Stroud

Dustin Watson Kayla Wingfield 3.5-3.99 Jiyeon Ahn Kira Budinger Mandy Bushta Ce’rra Carsten Lane Clawson Jacob Helleckson Alexis Johnson Tyler Kendall Kayla Lachney Justin Manuppella Landon Ochs Garrett Park Julia Thompson 4.0 Abby Campbell Brett Gill Shayla Lampton Tyler Rapke Chelsy Reed 12th Grade 3.0-3.49 Zane Anderson Anthony Roeber Kayla Wilczek 3.5-3.99 Daniel Ford Stephanie Long Gabrielle Moet Henriette Reinhardt 4.0 Jessica Altman Vela Bair Alexandria Farnsworth Nicholas Garver Kaitlyn Johnson

CHURCH

Delta County Independent

PEOPLE Treston Byers, a student at Paonia High School, has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in foreign language. He was nominated for this honor by Jessica Beller, a PHS teacher. His name will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s official yearbook, which is published nationally. “Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history,” said Dr. George Stevens, founder of the United States Achievement Academy. “Certainly, United States Achievement Academy students

Treston Byers

The Lena Sammons Reed Memorial Scholarship committee disbursed over $15,000 of scholarship money to 11 applicants. Reed, a retired elementary teacher at Crawford Elementary, provided in her will a scholarship fund to help students who wished to continue their education and become contributing members of their communities. The scholarship is available to individuals who attended Crawford Elementary for a minimum of two years and graduated from Hotchkiss High School. The students receiving scholarships for cer-

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m. Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m. Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week. We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home. “Our church could be your home.” “We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Tiny Treasures Preschool

763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor: Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday Morning Worship Prayer Meetings Wednesday

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Father Canice Enyiaka Saturday: Confession Mass Sunday: English Mass Spanish Mass Daily Mass Mon.-Fri.

4:00-5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 8:00 a.m.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING 658 Howard St., Delta Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Children’s Classes Science of Mind Classes Also Available For more information call 626-3347

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) 1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 Pastor: Randy Unruh Website: www.calvarydelta.org E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 www.biblecenteronline.com John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Hiestand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Adult Education 8:00 a.m. Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA 227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church 10:15 a.m. Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Please join our family for a variety of music and worship. Something for everyone!

ADVENTIST CHURCH

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 NORTH FORK CHURCH Email: fbc@kaycee.net OF CHRIST Senior Pastor Dik Abbott 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday: Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Children’s Church Available “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Evening Service 6:00 p.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Pastor Tom Seibert PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Pastor Gaylen Kinser Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Sunday: First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. GRAND MESA SOUTHERN Morning Prayer/Communion with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years Wednesday 10:30 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. Rev. Steven Puls ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Bible Study 9:30 a.m. ORTHODOX Worship Service 10:45 a.m. 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH www.saintandrewsdelta.org Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Father Daniel Jones Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Please call: for feast day services schedule (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) Youth Group and Adult Life Studies SEVENTH-DAY www.crawfordchristians.org

American Baptist Church 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Rev. Alisa Secrest deltafirstbaptist.org Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Conley Praise Music 10:15 a.m. Sunday: Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Child care available Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. Reaching the children and youth of AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. Western Delta County Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. www.deltachristianchurch.org High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m. FELLOWSHIP Second Service 11:00 a.m. Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Ron Howard, Pastor Childcare (infant/preschool) all services. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Children’s Church Provided Home Bible Studies Available Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Independent, Fundamental

tificate or undergraduate programs were: Dalton Lerew, Colorado State University; Tell Hawk, Jessica Tiedeman and Dusty Curtis; Colorado Mesa University; Brice Simpson and Tanner Simpson, Western Colorado Community College; Megan Eckstein, University of Montana; Tristan Steckel, University of Wyoming; Wendy Pearson, Salem State University; Alexandra Matheson, Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell. Silke Watson will be attending University of Photo submitted Michigan Law School Pictured with scholarship committee chairperson in pursuit of a graduate Nancy Carlson are Brice Simpson, Tell Hawk and degree in law. Tanner Simpson.

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy 21987 Austin Road • Austin Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Jacopper@tds.net Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Annointed preaching to follow Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Where the fire & glory of God are manifested with Children’s Church and nursery provided Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Gary Culp OF DELTA Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 (970)201-7013 Please call for information about Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Pastor Jason Havertape Bible studies and Prayer times Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Janet Noble - Children Sunday School 9:00 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, deltafirstchurchofgod.com OF CHRIST Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. Bob and Linda Aubery 800 Palmer St., Delta Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes Sundays: cedarag.org for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Study (Children’s church available) (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Prayer Chain Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 164 Grand Blvd. (The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. All Welcome EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Lena Sammons Reed committee distributes over $15,000 in scholarships

should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement.” Treston is the son of Jeremy and Gina Byers of Paonia. His grandparents are Vidal and Brandy Lozano and Donna Cordes, all of Paonia.

DELTA

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 P.O. Box 7 Minister Windell Howard Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School during worship MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Thursday: Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. FREE CHURCH Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Christ Centered Country Church www.newhopefree.org Independent and Fundamental Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. Nursery Available UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Youth Groups — schedules vary Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Call for time and place Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m. CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH National Historical Register site 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Pastor Deb Edwards Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. OF HOTCHKISS Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Communion Worship First Sunday Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Also offering counseling, men’s prayer SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Pastor Seth Coridan more information. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m. ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information, call 970-856-6495

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

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

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

OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Latin Mass 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 (Missouri Synod) www.allsaintslutheranco.org 5th & North Fork, Paonia DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tom Lange, Pastor at the Northwest corner of City Park 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 Sunday: Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 delta.umc@juno.com Worship 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Roy Trueblood, Pastor Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible Study following worship service Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) Visitors Always Welcome. Communion Worship 1st Sunday

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AGRICULTURE

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Drought conditions to approach 2002 levels This winter’s lackluster snow pack was well below average and has melted about four to six weeks earlier than usual. Phyllis Philipps, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state con-

servationist, reported that “statewide snowpack looks to have peaked around March 12, a month ahead of the average peak date, and began melting in late March at rates typically not observed until May.”

High Country Equipment, LLC 36356 Highway 92 • Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3890 • 970-872-3894

NOTICE OF REVIEW OF A SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Pursuant to the Delta County Specific Development Regulations you are hereby notified that Nancy Rodriquez, applicant and landowner, has applied for approval of a Retreat/ Sustainability Center/Bed and Breakfast. The Retreat will be located in the SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 14 South, Range 92 West, of the 6th Principal Meridian with a physical location of 12123 Slate Point Road, Paonia, CO. The following information was taken directly from the application provided by the applicant: In August 2011, we purchased a two-bedroom and twobathroom property with a separate cabin for guests. We have demolished the cabin and replaced it with an addition that now connects to the existing house. The total structure now includes the original house plus three new bedrooms each with its own bathroom, and a separate eating/sitting room. The property came with a commercially rated refrigerator and stove. It also had two separate sinks that are usable as hand and vegetable sinks. In the future, we may add three additional sinks in order to have a commercial kitchen to process our agricultural products. We have contacted the Delta County Health Department and will follow the appropriate County and Stewart Mesa Domestic Water Company guidelines when/if we pursue a permit for a commercial kitchen. At a future date in the summer of 2012, we will put up a 20 foot yurt purchased from the Colorado yurt company. It will be located inside a two acre area that has Austrian Pines averaging 20 feet in height. It is a very private and hidden area with low or no visibility from the adjoining properties. The yurt is for use by family and/or guests. We do not plan at this time to have electricity, toilets or running water at the yurt. If we ever put electricity at the yurt, it will most likely be solar. If we add a toilet and/or water it will be in accordance with the Delta County Health Code and the Stewart Mesa Domestic Water Company. We do not foresee any adverse impacts on the surrounding neighbors. We foresee the primary use of the space to be as a Farm Retreat/B&B renting out rooms to a maximum of six people at a time, primarily during summer months, and providing occasional ancillary services and small workshops. Traffic and parking impacts: There will be no significant increase in traffic. There will be no more than three bedrooms occupied at a time, resulting in no more than three additional cars. Workshops will be small in nature and there is sufficient parking on the property. There will be no parking on Slate Point Road. Neighbors’ concerns about safety due to a past accident between Higgibontham and Heck can be addressed by placing a convex traffic mirror at the appropriate spot by the entrance to the property, and by placing speed bumps on Slate Point Road to slow down neighbors’ cars that regularly exceed the speed limit driving on Slate Point Road. Directions to the property will be on the website and, with the appropriate county approval, we will place signage on Back River Road to eliminate the possibility of people wandering or bothering neighbors for directions. The property is surrounded with an elk fence with barbed wire on top, so there is no foreseen impact on neighbors from guests wandering onto neighboring properties. The guests will only have access in and out through the main entrance. Noise pollution: There will be no significant noise impacts to the neighborhood. There will be no loud music or events creating noise pollution. Light pollution: Other than normal lighting, there will be no bright lights or light pollution. We believe there can be positive impacts to surrounding property owners in the North Fork Valley. The North Fork Valley has already gained recognition and has been written up in Sunset and Forbes magazines for its natural beauty and agricultural prowess. Our farm retreat will accentuate the area’s agricultural and sustainability assets. It will add to and further enhance the valley’s positive perception and bring in additional tourism and revenues for the area. Agri-tourism is an essential economic element for the county. Tourists come to the valley and are looking for places to stay that are out in the country in order to experience the true beauty of the valley. We believe that our farm retreat will be a great way to enhance the value of the area and attract more tourism to the valley. Guests will naturally want to explore and spend time in town at the restaurants and markets and they will provide additional revenues for the local businesses. We believe that farm retreats are a great way to add to our local business economy. This application will be reviewed by the Upper North Fork Advisory Planning Committee, (UNFAPC) on June 14, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Paonia Town Hall, 214 Grand Ave., Paonia, CO 81428 and the Planning Commission on June 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Room #234 at the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado 81416 and by the Board of County Commissioners on July 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., in Room #236 at the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado 81416. Comments on the proposed development may be submitted, prior to July 2, 2012 to the Delta County Planning Department at the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, #115, Delta, CO 81416 or e-mail to planning@deltacounty.com or by faxing to 874-2500. If you have any questions, you may call the Planning Department at 874-2110.

As of May 14, the snow pack in the Gunnison River Basin was at 11 percent of average. As a whole, the state’s snowpack is at just 19 percent of average. Both April and March had snowpack conditions similar to those measured in 2002, which resulted in record setting drought conditions. Gary Shellhorn, hydrologist for the U.S. Forest Service, has observed from stream gauge data “that this spring we have gone from winter base flow conditions in the mountain streams to summer flow conditions, there was essentially no peak flow this spring, much like stream flows in 2002.” The U.S. Drought Monitor for Colorado (released on May 15), a report produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center indicates that drought ranges from moderate to severe in Montrose, Delta and Ouray counties. Conditions in the headwaters of the Gunnison River Basin are also problematic. Currently portions of Gunnison, Saguache and Hinsdale counties are in severe drought. The valleys of Lower Gunnsion Basin rely on water stored in the snowpack and reservoirs found throughout the upper portion of the basin. Because of increasing drought conditions, it’s likely our water use this year will rely even more heavily on water stored in local reservoirs. Since April 1 water storage in Blue Mesa has fallen just over 2 percent, which equates to a loss of about 15,000 acre-feet. The NRCS warns “stored water may help alleviate conditions early in the season; however water users should be aware of the potential for late season shortages.” Wise water use practices are more critical than ever and you are essential in this effort. An irrigation investigation by Colorado State University extension staff in the Grand Valley found that home owners often apply up to 40 percent more water than their lawns actually require. This indicates there is a substantial opportunity for water conservation and savings. What simple changes can you make to save water? Start with the basics — do you efficiently deliver a proper amount of water to your lawn or plants? It’s been universally tested sidewalks, driveways and paved areas will not grow . . . so there’s no need to water them! Water your lawn during the cooler portions of the day and avoid water

application from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when a significant portion of the water will be lost to evaporation. To save additional water, use drought tolerant plants in your next landscaping project. For additional information check out these websites: CSU Extension provides detailed lawn and garden recommendations at westernslopeturf.org or www.ext.colostate.edu/ drought/water_wise.html For indoor and outdoor water use the Colorado Foundation for Water Education created the Citizens Guide to Colorado Water Conservation. The Citizen’s Guide is available at www.cfwe.org. The Grand Valley Irrigation Providers has an excellent website with suggestions for wise water use in western Colorado at www. irrigationprovidersgv.org. Your efforts to save water will pay dividends. The Lower Gunnison Basin has outstanding natural resources and high quality agriculture which fosters excellent water-based recreation and a strong economy. Wise water use will ensure clean water and sufficient flows in our rivers, canals and spigots. Specifically, wise water use prevents pollution (e.g. more efficient irrigation minimizes deep percolation and can limit salinity and selenium mobilization and inputs to local waterways). Efficient water use will also ease other pollution problems such as stormwater runoff and nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. And perhaps more importantly, wise water use can save you money by reducing utility bills. This article is provided by the Lower Gunnison Basin Wise Water Use Council.

Tri-River Area Senior Livestock Judging Team, from left, Randilyn Madison, Ross LeValley, Kaitlin Nicholas and Jeananne Mosher.

4-H’ers compete in livestock judging This spring 4-H members of the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Teams have competed in contests held across Colorado. The teams are comprised of members from Delta, Mesa and Montrose counties. They judge pens of four animals and then

defend their placings with oral reasons in front of a judge. The species they evaluate are beef, sheep, hogs and goats. The last contest of the year is held in Gunnison where the junior team earned reserve champion.

Tri-River Area Junior Livestock Judging Team, left to right standing, are Jessica Craig, Lauren Davey, Justin Mosher, Shannon Davey, Clay Kimberlin and Dean Van Winkle. On front row are Morgan Miller, JD Miller and Owen Craig.

Colt training demo Free colt starting demonstration by Paul Daily and the Wild Horse Ministries will be offered June 14 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. This is an entertaining and informative event for the whole family. Daily teaches an untrained horse to be ridden in two hours while sharing life lessons learned from the horse. For more info visit www.mastershandtraining.com or call 275-9238. Master’s Hand Training is located northwest of Montrose.

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PAUL DAILY AND THE WILD HORSE MINISTRIES COME AND SEE A DEMONSTRATION NEAR YOU

THURS. & FRI., JUNE 14 & 15• 6:30 P.M. MASTER’S HAND TRAINING 56240 Holly Road, Olathe

Leafy spurge is now blooming BY WEBB CALLICUTT Delta County Weed Program

Leafy spurge, Euphorbia esula, is located in eastern Delta County along lands irrigated by the Stewart, Minnesota and Turner Ditches. The Minnesota Creek Road area is the epicenter for leafy spurge. This infestation has been there since at least 1990. It has spread westward via the Stewart Ditch as far as Crawford Road. Eradication is nearly impossible with leafy spurge once widespread establishment has occurred. The goal of the County is control and containment. Leafy spurge is a perennial with extensive, deep, creeping rootstocks. Roots are dark brown with pink shoot buds. Leaves are linear and about 1-1/2 inches long. Flowers are inconspicuous and green. At the base of the true flowers, and emerging before them, are bright yellowish-green bracts that are often mistaken for the flowers. Seeds are in a pod, which when dry expels the seeds

up to 15 feet. The milky sap of leafy spurge can cause skin and eye irritation in humans and other animals. It can cause death of livestock. The toxicity remains even after the plants are dried. Caution must be taken when handling this weed. Control efforts are to prevent seed production and stress the root system. Herbicides that are effective include Tordon and dicamba, both combined with 24D. Roundup (glyphosphate) is effective but is not selective. Biological controls have been effectively used in combination with mowing in one organic orchard in Paonia. Webb Callicutt is the Delta County Weed Program Coordinator and can be contacted at 872-3090 or wcallicutt@deltacounty. com. More information about leafy spurge including photos can be found at www.deltacounty.com. Press the Weed Program tab under Services.

Take Hwy 348 West out of Olathe, turn left on 5600 Rd., continue 3.6 mi., road bends left becoming Holly, we are the ﬁrst place on the right

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 • 5:30 P.M. COWBOY AT THE CROSS CAMP MEETING COWBOY CHURCH 10211 Tongue Creek Road, Austin Top Cory Grade turn left on Fairview Road, turn right at bottom of hill on Tongue Creek Road, ﬁrst driveway on left

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 COWBOY CHURCH • 8 A.M. with Gary Lear and “The Way”

GRAHAM RANCH SUMMER CAMP DEMONSTRATION • 2 P.M. Graham Ranch Summer Camp 15 miles south of Whitewater on Hwy 141, then 12 mi. south on the Uncompahgre Divide Road (follow signs)

TUESDAY, JUNE 19 • 6:30 P.M. PALISADE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE 3702 G Road, Palisade

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 • 6:30 P.M. STILLWATER COWBOY FELLOWSHIP VICTORY LIFE Mesa County Fairgrounds, Hwy 50 East of Grand Junction www.vlcgv.org.stillwater

Come One Come ALL Bring A Lawn Chair - Come & Camp if you like Demonstrations, And A Great Time

ALL FREE Sponsored by the Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene For info. contact Pastor Terry Hedrick 970-778-8516 As for me and my horse, we will ride for the Lord! www.wildhorseministries.com

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Scholarship and award winners at PHS An Evening Awards Ceremony was held at Paonia High School on May 15. Many of the graduating class were recognized for their achievements. Here are the award and scholarship winners. Special Awards: Denise Kossler Fine Arts Award — Kaitlyn Johnson. Masonic Lodge Outstanding Junior Boy — Justin Manuppella. Eastern Star Outstanding Junior Girl — Chelsy Reed.

Society of Women Engineers — Abbygail Campbell, Kira Budinger and Shayla Lampton. U.S. Army National Scholar/Athlete — Jessica Altman and Trevor Walters. University of Colorado at Boulder Outstanding Junior — Jacob Helleckson. Clarkson University Outstanding Junior — Kira Budinger. Prudential Spirit of Community President’s Volunteer Service Award — Alexandria Farn-

Photo by Kathy Browning

Ken Parks (far left) presented Derek Heiniger with the $7,000 Sam Parks Memorial Scholarship on May 15 at Paonia High School. Mary Moll received the $2,000 Kevin Parks Music Scholarship from Jackie Parks (far right).

sworth. Wendy’s High School Heisman School Award — Alexandria Farnsworth. Academic Awards: Active Scholars — Jessica Altman and Anthony Roeber. Valedictorian — Jessica Altman, Ben Justman, Alexandria Farnsworth and Vela Bair. Salutatorian — Mary Moll. Scholarships: American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship — Alexandria Farnsworth and Trevor Walters, $500 each. National Turkey Wildlife Federation — Alexandria Farnsworth, $500. Daughters of the American Revolution — Kaitlyn Johnson, $500. Bob Hauesen Outstanding Senior Wrestler — Andrian Lopez $1,000. Black Mesa CattleWomen — Jessica Altman, $500. Bank of the West Scholarship — Anthony Roeber $375, Daniel Ford $375 and Jessica Altman $750. Class of 1959 Scholarship — Maggie Hayden and Adrian Lopez, $2,000 each. Clem Audin Memorial Elks Scholarship — Alexandria Farnsworth, $400, Jessica Altman, $500 and Ben Justman, $500.

Paonia elementary students recognized

Photo by Paul Beller

This year, Paonia Elementary had six students join the prestigious 50+ Club, which represents mastering at least fifty Accelerated Math objectives. These teacherselected objectives are over and above what is expected in the regular Saxon Math curriculum, aligned with national and state standards, and are based on the grade level the student is working at. It is no surprise that three of these six placed in the top five at the district Math Counts competition. Pictured from left to right are those that accomplished this feat (number of objectives in parenthesis) Jonas Johnson (50),Teagan Figenser (54), Elliana Kuhl (54), Randi Rapke (68), Corbin Beck (89), and Caden Meilner (106).

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The following sixth grade students achieved Honors Reader status at Paonia Elementary during the 2011-2012 school year. In order to achieve this distinction, sixth grade students must choose and read over 100 points worth of Accelerated Reader program books from a teacher selected list. These books are all above grade level and include such classics as Little Women, Tarzan of the Apes, Heidi, and King Solomon’s Mines. They must also have read over one million words. Pictured from left to right are Elliana Kuhl, Brooke Hillman, Kassidy Rapke, Randi Rapke, Clayton Campbell, Caden Meilner and Darien Norris.

Photo by Paul Beller

The following 2011-2012 Paonia Elementary students read at least one million words from books within the Accelerated Reader program. In order for words to be added to their count, students must pass comprehension tests on the books they read. Especially impressive is the fact that three students read over two million, one read over three million, and one who actually read over four million words. Pictured from left to right in the back row are (word count is in parenthesis) Alexis Beller (4,128,152), Jonas Johnson (1,501,864), Elliana Kuhl (1,153,592), Brooke Hillman (1,220,247), Kassidy Rapke (1,233,221), Randi Rapke (1,231,260), Wesley Morgan (1,342,436), Clayton Campbell (2,163, 808), Caden Meilner (1,818,141) and Katrina Johnson (1,522,063); (middle row) Abby Reedy (1,035,789), Kai Sorensen (1,054,053), Destiny Nehring (1,101,644), Darien Norris (1,097,051), Katya Schwieterman (2,027,923), Sackett Chesnik(1,188,201), Teagan Figenser (1,004,338) and Tess Gore (1,083,669); (front row) Leo Chapman (1,603,815), Harley Ewert (1,809,778), Corbin Beck (1,216,786), Chance Bills (1,025,747), Richey Rubinoff (1,653,014), Nicole Jefferis (1,516,773), Seraya Talbott-Carey (2,483,531) and Cy Coutee (1,582,611). Not pictured are Tearna North (1,061,377), Ashton Brady (1,110, 311) and Seth Brinton (3,335,793).

Photo by Kathy Browning

Claudia Henshall (far left) and Tom Henshall (far right) presented (center, left to right) Molly Moll, Adrian Lopez and Maggie Hayden each with a $2,000 scholarship at the awards ceremony held at Paonia High School on May 15. Kay Armstrong Memorial Scholarship — Alexandria Farnsworth, $1,000. Colorado Emblem Club — Zane Anderson, $1,000. County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship — Alexandria Farnsworth, $500. Eagle Exceptional Award — Sarah Rushing, $250. Eagle Legacy Foundation — Kayla Wilczek, $1,000. Colorado Grand and Colorado State Patrol — Trevor Walters, $5,000 Sam Parks Memorial Scholarship — Derek Heiniger, $7,000. Kenneth J. Parks

Music Scholarship — Mary Moll, $2,000 per semester. Delta County Livestock Association — Anthony Roeber, $500 and Jessica Altman, $300. Cocker Kids, Dream Catcher Scholarship — AJ Huey, $500, Mary Moll, $500 and Alexandria Farnsworth, $750. First State Bank Scholarship — Kayla Wilczek, $1,000. Henshall Family Scholarship — Mary Moll, Adrian Lopez and Maggie Hayden, $2,000 each. Lions Club Memorial Scholarship — Jessica Altman and Adrian Lopez, $2,000 each.

Masonic Lodge Scholarship — Darcie Rose, $3,000. Kiwanis Club of Hotchkiss Scholarship — AJ Huey and Kayla Wilczek, $1,000. Paonia Rotary Club — Stephanie Long, Adrian Lopez, Kayla Wilczek and Anthony Roeber, $2,000 each. Richard Rezak Memorial Booster Club — Trevor Walters, Alexandria Farnsworth and Daniel Ford, $333 each. DEMA Scholarship — Ben Justman, $1,200. Delta County 4-H Club Scholarship — Kayla Wilczek, $500.

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NORTH FORK TIMES

Delta County Independent

New company specializes in property management

Splish splash

Liz Heidrick of Needle Mountain Realty and Land, LLC in Crawford announces that the property management arm of her company will become a separate entity. The new company, under Randy Campbell’s ownership, is called North Fork Property Management. Its focus will be on managing residential rental property in the North Fork Valley. Heidrick said, “We have enjoyed having Randy associated with Needlerock Mountain Realty, and we wish him well in his independent endeavor.” Campbell commented, “I can’t thank Liz enough for the support she has

Hotchkiss K-8 students line up to be the one dunked and to throw the ball at the target to cause a student to be dunked. Students seemed to keep nudging closer to the target before throwing the ball to make sure they had a hit. All the fun was for Hawaiian Day, an annual event held at Hotchkiss K-8 on the last day of school which was Wednesday, May 23.

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Ag leadership class accepting applicants Applications are now being accepted for Class 11 of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). Farmers, ranchers, growers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations are encouraged to apply. The Ag Leadership Program, operated by the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), is considered to be one of the premier leadership development experiences in the United States. Nearly 300 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and dedicated volunteers in the agriculture industry, communities and

other areas. CALP is an intensive 18-month program composed of monthly seminars delivered by Colorado’s agricultural industry. Fellows also participate in 10 days of national travel seminars and a 10day international travel seminar. Seminars provide a comprehensive curriculum focusing on a variety of agricultural and leadership development subject matter. “Ag leadership is an incredible educational opportunity for emerging or mid-career leaders in agriculture,” said CALP board president Representative Jerry Sonnenberg. “Agriculture is the cornerstone of this

state and the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program will help ensure its continued success; we must provide tools to develop leaders that will help shape the future of agriculture in Colorado.” CALP invests approximately $11,000 per fellow to participate in the Ag Leadership Program. The costs are underwritten by individual and industry donations. Detailed program information and the application are online at http://coloagleaders. org. The application is due no later than July 31, but individuals are encouraged to complete it earlier.

provided during my time with her company. I look forward to a continued cooperative relationship with Needlerock. I also look forward to continuing to serve the needs of property owners and renters in the North Fork.”

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IN THE NEWS Jennifer Badding of Cedaredge and Ariel Daugherty of Paonia were among the 275 students from Colorado listed on the University of Wyoming’s spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll. The honor roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Located in Laramie, the University of Wyoming is the state’s only four year higher education institution, offering more than 180 programs of study. A low student faculty ratio allows for individual instruction and attention.

The new company will have an office at 123 Orchard Avenue, Paonia, sharing space with the Paonia Marketing and Storage company. North Fork Property Management can be contacted at 260-0106 or randypro@paonia.com.

25-year employee Captain Aaron Anderson from Delta Correctional Center receives his 25-year service pin from Warden Steve Green. Captain Anderson is the dayshift commander at Delta Correctional Center.

Olathe announces town board vacancy The Town of Olathe is seeking letters of interest for its recently vacated town board position after trustee Kirk Shiflett resigned. The letter of resignation was received by the town on May 21, effective immediately, and was presented to the board at its specially scheduled meeting Tuesday, May 29. Trustee Shiflett served on the Olathe Town Board since October 2011. The appointed position will end in April 2014 at the next scheduled municipal election.

Interested applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be a registered voter who has lived in the Town of Olathe for at least 12 consecutive months. Letters of interest can be mailed to the Olathe Town Hall, P.O. Box 789, Olathe, CO 81425 and will also be accepted at the Olathe Town Hall, 419 Horton Avenue, until 5 p.m. on June 29. The letters will be reviewed by the board, and someone could be appointed to the position during the regular meeting July 9.

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Edge of Cedars in its 40th year Annual show opens June 7 at Cedaredge Middle School

The 40th annual Edge of the Cedars Art Exhibit will take place June 7-10 at Cedaredge Middle School. The judge’s reception and awards presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, from 7-9 p.m. The public is invited to the event. The exhibit will be open to the public for viewing and purchase from Thursday, June

7, through Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; also, Sunday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Judge this year is Vera Mulder. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Mt. St. Scholastica College in Kansas and her master’s at Western State College at Gunnison majoring in education and the arts. She has numerous professional achievements and recognitions to her credit For more information call Shirley Clayton, 856-3842, Mary Callihan, 399-7388, Carol Vela, 835-3388, or Karen Spears, 856-4961. Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Enjoy a night on the town Enjoy Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town at night on June 12; free admission and scavenger hunt for the kids

Surface Creek Valley Historical Society invites the community to a free “Night on the Town.” This is an annual event and an opportunity to view Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town after dark, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. Twenty-five buildings with

exhibits, in the museum complex, will be lit and open for viewing. There will music on the boardwalk, soft drinks in the Lizard Head saloon. You will also find street treats for everyone and a scavenger hunt for the kids. Volunteers will be available to answer questions. Visitors are encouraged to dress in pioneer or western outfits, if they choose. Bring your camera for great photo opportunities. Come, bring your family and friends and make it a “Night on the Town.” Refreshments, including popcorn and cold drinks, will be available on Main Street throughout the evening.

Summer sights Familiar summer sights are everywhere to be seen and enjoyed now, even on a short trip to town through Happy Hollow above with a familiar Delta landmark visible in the distance.

Bennet aides told Grand Mesa forest is at risk BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Grand Mesa’s old growth spruce forest is at increasing risk from spruce beetle infestations and more needs to be done if a catastrophe is to be prevented, aides to U.S. Michael Bennet were told in Delta on May 31. During a “listening session” stop in Delta, Bennet staff aides Sheri Cogley of Grand Junction and Grant

Chamber hosts country western singer June 9 Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce will host Dean Dillon in concert Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. The show will be at The Pondy on Main Street in Cedaredge. Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door and are available at Starr’s Guitars (online or at the store) and the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce office. Dean Dillon started playing guitar at the age of 7. At 15 he appeared in a local Knoxville variety show called “Jim Clayton Startime” as a songwriter and performer. By the end of high school, Dillon had his mind set on Nashville. Hitchhiking to guitar town in 1973, it wasn’t long before he caught the watchful eye of Shelby Singleton of Sun Records. After a short record-

ing stint that produced one record, he was once again walking the streets of a town he barely knew. As luck would have it, days of pounding pavement and beating on doors paid off when songwriter Frank Dycus took an interest in him. In the years to come it was Dillon-Dycus collaborations that would help launch country music legend George Strait. Dean also worked with ex-Porter Wagoner fiddler Mac McGahey’s combo at the Opryland theme park. In 1976, he landed the role of Hank Williams in the Country Music Show at Opryland. While there, a friend introduced him to hit songwriter John Schweers, who in turn introduced him to heavyweight Nashville producer-publisher Tom Collins.

Three weeks later, Barbara Mandrell recorded three of Dillon’s songs. Between 1979-1983, as an artist Dillon charted eight times, and broke the Top 30 with “I’m Into the Bottle (To Get You Out of My Mind).” He also wrote hits for other country stars, like the 1983 George Jones hit “Tennessee Whiskey.” Dillon’s compositions have been recorded by a wide range of artists, including legendary country singers George Jones, Keith Whitley, and Vern Gosdin. New country stars like Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, and Toby Keith have also found chart success with Dillon compositions. George Strait has recorded more than 50 of Dillon’s songs.

Colvin from Washington, D.C. were told that the Grand Mesa’s spruce cover is seriously threatened by the pest that has laid waste to almost half of the 600,000 acres of spruce cover in the Rio Grande National Forest. In addition, the rest of the spruce cover in that forest could be gone within the next five years. Another online source reports that more than half of the Rio Grande forest’s 530,000 acres of mature spruce has been killed. Speakers at the listening session event were not required to identify themselves. The GMUG’s Grand Valley Ranger District issued its plan for treatment of spruce beetle and Sudden Aspen Decline syndrome (SAD) last August. The operations plan calls

for “selective treatment” of spruce beetle infected trees: removal of individual trees and small stands before beetle infestations can spread. Bennet’s aides were told that NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act which sets requirements for public involvement and comment on large timber sale proposals, is hindering the small-scale efforts needed to act quickly to combat spruce beetle at this stage on the Grand Mesa. Wide-scale blown down events, called “wind throw,” have in recent years provided breeding and incubation grounds for the spruce beetle’s multi-year life cycle allowing the devastating pest to develop new generations which eventually break out into swarms that overcome healthy trees.

A USFS file photo from two winters ago shows spruce beetle kill on trees in an otherwise healthy stand of Grand Mesa forest. The Grand Valley Ranger District wants to selectively remove the affected trees.

Runners hit the streets of Cedaredge BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Moms and dads, boys and girls, aged from infant in strollers to granddads working for a personal best lined up at the 8 a.m. start of he Cedaredge Rotary Club’s Thunder Mountain 5K and 10K Run/Walk event on Saturday at Cedaredge Middle School. The third annual fun-andfitness run/walk took place under mostly cloudy skies, perfect for the morning occa-

sion. The event is a fund raiser for some of the Rotary Club’s many community projects. Fifty-three runners entered the run/walk that gave participants the opportunity to take the paved and groomed 5K course around DeerCreek Village Golf Course and along Surface Creek, or to take a more challenging 10K circuit that included a transit leg on Old Goat Trail Road. Event staging went off without a hitch, and the start/finish line at Cedaredge Middle

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

The Cedaredge Rotary Club’s third annual Thunder Mountain 5K and 10K Run/Walk was off on schedule Saturday at Cedaredge Middle School.

School became a friendly, high energy community social occasion for runners and their supporting family and friends. The first finisher in the men’s 10K event was 50-yearold Timothy Meilner with a time of 52:01. The first woman finisher was 39-year-old Susie Hirsch, clocking in at 52:24. Other 10K runners in order of finish were Stacy Griffith, Shauna Meilner, LaDonna Gunn, Christy Harding, Deb Carlson, Kelly Rienks, Jan Blue and Craig Bresett. In the 5K event, 16-year-old Garrett Peterson came in at 22:25, and the top female was Chelsea Meilner, a 14-year-old with the time of 26:01. Order of finish 5K runners was Ken Gates, Caden Meilner, Logan Harrington, Kendra Spiker, Alicia Hancock, Ethan Kuppel, Holly Neely, Ashley Lehoe, Mark Flood, Dan Flood, Isaac Vader, Rebecca Cook, Luke Albrook, Kristin Coakley, Sarah Jurca, Robert Halley, Hannah Hatheway, Sarah Teal, Taylor Kondora, Janelle Denning, Kari Boyd, Margaret Vader, Donna Ankenbauer, Carolyn Stumpf, Jim Hatheway, Gracie Hatheway, Gretta Carmichael, Wendy Flood, Mary Gregory, Connie Loy,

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Everyone had the chance to participate in the Cedaredge Rotary Club’s third annual Thunder Mountain 5K and 10K Run/Walk last Saturday in Cedaredge. Ashley Dawes, Debi Arterburn, Jill Jurca, Amanda Livermore, Brett Lehoe, Jen Lehoe, Jessie Overlease, Tanner Lawrence, Josh Denning, Kalub Dawes and Brooke Dawes. The annual event raises funds that support three club projects, explained event organizers. Third graders will

receive dictionaries bought with the money raised; the Cedaredge Rotary Club’s scholarship support for local graduating seniors will receive funds from the event; and, the club’s community service grants program that helps with a variety of local causes and projects will also benefit.

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Delta County Independent

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

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Chapel season opens A Sunday afternoon performance in acoustic guitar and vocals by David Starr and Roy Martin opened the Chapel of the Cross summer music season at Pioneer Town. They played some country songs, blues, popular numbers by other artists, and some original work. A new CD will be available soon. The Chapel concert season is fully booked with performances each Sunday and Thursday through the end of August. The Gullible Skeptics will present a show of soft county rock music on June 7 at 7 p.m. Concerts are open to all and admission is by donation.

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Time Out Recently my burning concern has been the proposed sandhill crane hunt in Moffat and Routt counties. I have the sinking feeling that we’ve probably lost the cause. But I’ve been recharged by Mary Taylor Young’s PowerPoint presentation at the Visitors Center here on Colorado National Monument. It was excellent! She is the author of 14 books on nature here in Colorado and this evening (June 6) she’ll appear at the Grand Junction Audubon meeting. I’ll be there! So to happily fill this afternoon, I’m back on the Colorado National Monument in my favorite pursuit, wildflowers. So far I’ve found purple lupines and red paintbrush, yellow asters and white phlox. I’ve been listening to the gentle breezes and enjoying the lack of traffic. And each year, the geology of an area

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Double J Disposal David James, DDS Elberta Rebekah Lodge First Baptist Church of Cedaredge First Baptist Church of Delta Foster Farms Grand Mesa Discount Grand Valley Convenience Goldsmith Co. Hellman Chevrolet Hellman Ford Industrial Systems, Inc. Jerry Reiher Insurance Agency Kevin Parks State Farm Kissner GC Kohls in Grand Junction New Hope Evangelical Church Oxbow Mine Pest Away Spraying Renovators Warehouse S&E Ward’s Landscaping Surface Creek Bank Summers Rocky Mountain Motors Taco Time Taylor Funeral Service Title Company of Delta County Touch of Care Walmart Wildcat Drilling

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the rock that was left after the waters from two canyons carried the surrounding soil away. Back into the car, and I drive along this excellent roadway that’s well marked and smooth, but very twisting. Wait!

Cedaredge Elberta Lodge awards scholarships On Thursday, May 24, Cedaredge High School held a scholarship awards dinner. Twentyfour organizaions handed out scholarships to graduating seniors. Cedaredge Elberta Lodge #106 awarded two scholarships. Esmeralda Alejandre was the winner of the lodge’s $500 scholarship. Bonnie Pope, noble grand, and Grace Farmer presented Esmeralda Alejandre Jason Elfein her with a certificate. a $2,500 IOOF scholar- plans to study computer Alejandre won five other ship from Rocky Moun- science at Colorado State scholarships and hopes to tain Lodge No. 2. He University. become a Spanish/English teacher. Jason Elflein received

Breakfast with dad

The Cedaredge High School graduating Class of 2012 and their parents wish to thank the following for their generosity and support of our Grad Night Celebration. ACE Hardware Alpine Fencing Apple Shed Arch Western Resources Bank of Colorado Bed, Bath & Beyond Beep West Benson Brothers Big O Tires Cedaredge Chiropractic Cedaredge Food Town Cedaredge High School Administration Cedaredge Police City Market Clay & Dodson Classic Computers Connie’s Restaurant Delta County Federal Credit Union Delta County Independent Delta County Memorial Hospital Delta County School Dist. Delta Elks Lodge Delta Emblem Club Delta Family Fun Park Delta Sales Yard Devon Wilson, DDS Doughty Steel & Machine Dollar Tree

becomes more fascinating. Now I’m studying the famous Independence Monument and from this angle it is clear that the formation is not a tower (as it appeared to be when I started out). It’s more like a “wing,”

There’s a yellow-flowered tree ahead . . . it almost looks like Cliff Rose. That’s unlikely, for that delightful plant was a favorite back in the Nevada years. But here it is! A spindly desert-type tree-shrub all covered with half-inchwide yellow rose blossoms. It’s well over six feet tall and filled with nectar hunting insects. I stand, reveling in the sweet fragrance. As I remember the Cliff Rose I knew in the red rock area near Las Vegas, I’m savoring the warmth and sun on this lovely day in late May on the monument.

In celebration of Father’s Day, Cedaredge’s Elberta Rebekah’s Lodge #106 plans a special breakfast each year on the day before dad’s special day. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the IOOF Hall, 290 W. Main Street in Cedaredge. Homemade biscuits and gravy tops the menu, served with scrambled eggs, mixed fruit, coffee and juice for only $6 a plate. Come hungry! Bring your family; tell your friends. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds from the breakfast are used for school awards.

Traffic warnings top police activity BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The 373 “traffic warnings” issued by Cedaredge Police comprised the largest classification of citizen contacts logged by the department all last year. In all, the department made 8,089 citizen contacts and filed 1,094 reports on the activity. Other police activity shown on the department’s “condensed list” included the following categories: 165 municipal

ordinance complaints; 153 agency assists; 146 criminal offenses; 79 animal control calls; 69 traffic summonses; 61 citizen assist calls; 42 VIN inspections; 42 suspicious vehicle/persons calls; 40 traffic accidents; 21 sex offender registrations; 18 personal welfare checks; 14 suicide attempts; and, seven each calls for unattended death and animal control summons. Information in the report came from the department.

Nine post perfect attendance Nine students at Cedaredge Elementary School achieved perfect attendance during the 2011-2012 school year. The students who attended every day were: Hayden Rupp, kindergarten; Graceanne Prosser, first grade; Natalie Barnard, Damiyen Knight, Reganne McIntire and JD Miller, fourth grade; and Dalia Alejandre, Camie Baldozier and Seth Belden, fifth grade.

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A return to good times The church elevator fund raiser event hosted by Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church on Saturday at the Stolte Shed sparked lots of memories with its 1950s drive-in theme. Marge Johnson, left, of Eckert, brought out some copies of vintage Family Circle magazines from the late ‘40s and ‘50s that she owns. Johnson tells how she ended up buying a “shed full” of printed materials, including the 5-cent cover priced Family Circle copies, at the Stolte family auction some 15 years ago. Shown with Johnson is her close friend, Judy Brahams.

Cedaredge Elem. honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Cedaredge Elementary School for the fourth quarter of the 2011-12 school year: Third grade Straight A’s Kimber Alanko Isaac Blair Conner Brooks Sterling Brown Jacob Cok Sierra Findley Aspen Furubotten Jadyn Gorham Kammie Henderson Aby Lozano Sophia McCrackin Christoferr Myers Colby Rupp Skyler Sakala Emma Stumpf Brody Wagner Olivia Wick 3.99-3.0 Alex Barron Sam Campbell Jessica Dexter Daniel Garcia Zach Hamilton Brady Healy Winnie Hirsch

Dominic Hoeltzner Halee Lowrance Jade Malinowski Jamie Meyer Natalie Mills Taelor Mills Charley Perkins Jade Price Nicole Price Dimitri Prisbrey Emma Purvis Xavier Quintanilla AJ Robidoux Kiyoshi Salazar Mason Smelser Hailey Smith Joaquin Tillman Reagan Todd Blake Tullis Shyler Walker Nevaeh Wilkerson Jeanene Williams Fourth grade Straight A’s Hannah Carlson Elisabeth Cole Owen Craig

Sean Dale Alayna Edwards Grace Hatheway Brian Hoerr Hannah Hohenstein Ryan Imhoff Michael James Joshua Jenkins Elle Lewis Reganne McIntire 3.99-3.0 Natalie Barnard Kaleb Berardi Kayla Buckallew Lacey Cobb Paden Conner Josh Deal Ethan Fish Trey Geyer Rebbecca Hofius Abigail Inskeep Bailey Weiss Brie McGovern JD MIller Lee Moon William Parker Jacqueline Rivera

Katie Lindley Kiara Springer Ani Summers Kaitlyn Toothaker Zoe Wood Summer Young Fifth grade Straight A’s Dalia Alejandre Camie Baldozier Mickenzie Balistreri Wyatt Camp Hunter Campbell Jacob Chlarson Victoria Creech Payton Donahue Courtney Freeman Hannah Gardner Kylee Hanson Chole’ Hart Garth Knutson Wyatt Lewis Max Moore Jared Reynolds Keaton Sheppard Kaylee Smith Sydney Staples

Emily Tullis Michelle Varanai Manney Wilson Whitney Woolley 3.99-3.0 Wade Barnard Emalee Brooks Dillon Coe Jasmine Cruthers Faith Esquibel Devin Glidden Jordan Guereque Taylor Hancock Elle Hockersmith Hannah Maclean Nevaeh Martinez Kiki McFarland Larissa Prisbrey Bella Rash Tyler Saunders Levi Smothers Shelby Stone Taj VanderLinde Briar Wagner

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CHS scholarship recipients listed Cedaredge High School would like to recognize the following scholarship recipients: Lions Club Scholarship, presented by Austin Keiser to Esmerelda Alejandre and Tani Zamarippa. Rotary Club Scholarship, presented by Marjorie Conner and Betty Kendrick to Alexis Andersen, Bryn Marah and Alycia Cok. IOOF/Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106, presented by Bonnie Pope to Esmerelda Alejandre and Jason Elflein. Cedaredge Masonic

Lodge, presented by Tom McCloud, Terry Wilkerson and Sam Ashlock to Drew Beach and Tani Zamarippa. Delta Elks Lodge, presented by Debra Houser to Bryn Marah and Tani Zamarippa. DMEA, presented by Nancy Hovde to Bryn Marah. Cedar Mesa Community Club, presented by Janice Jones and Beverly Henry to Savannah McIntire, Ellen McKinney and Jordan Warner. Zeta Omicron ESA, presented by SaraJane McCully to Ronda Peters

and Brianna Henrie. Order of the Eastern Star, Spruce Chapter, presented by Deb Edwards to Alexis Andersen and Ronda Peters. United Methodist Church, presented by Deb Edwards to Alexis Anderson and Ronda Peters. Smithson-Schiff Scholarship, presented by Aaron Schiff to Jason Elflien. DeerCreek Village Scholarship, presented by Karen Locke to Esmerelda Alejandre. Bank of the West Scholarship, presented by Randy Brown to

Miguel Barajas and Tani Zamarippa. Cedaredge Booster Club, presented by Nan Latta to Bryn Marah, Alexis Anderson, Tani Zamarippa and Savannah McIntire. Navy ROTC, presented by Allen Golden to Sam Williamson and Michael Barnosky. Cedaredge High School National Honor Society, presented by Jennifer Milburn to Cameron Hawkins. Bryan Sandham Memorial Scholarship, presented by Lynne Sederstrom to Kosty Calli-

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SaraJane McCully presents the Zeta Omicron ESA Todd Markley presents the Principal’s Award to Scholarship to Ronda Peters and Brianna Henrie. Savannah McIntire and Miguel Barajas.

What’s bugging you? Problems of woody plants and their solutions BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

Have you ever had a garden question that you couldn’t answer? Well I have and more than once a year. But there is help for you from many sources. Today I am going to wear my two hats, that of a master gardener and that of a Cedaredge Tree Board member. My advice is to seek advice from several sources and choose what appears to be the best answer. This may not be the answer you were wanting. Google is an excellent source for gardening information but you must carefully evaluate the source and the so called expert’s credentials. Commercial sources can be sound but also may come with an underlying objective to sell you something the business markets. You must also consider the location of the information. Advice obtained from North Carolina most likely will not have a fit for our area. Different climate and soil conditions can affect the utility of the advice. Now let us get back to local sources of gardening information. CSU Extension has many publications, some of which are free while others have an associated fee. Extension also has a Master Gardener program. This is coordinated by Susan Rose at the Grand Junction Extension office. The Delta office is located at

525 Dodge Street. The Master Gardener program consists of a network of individuals who have had extensive training in a special course. Their training continues as they learn more through continuing education workshops, special training sessions and on the job experience gained through addressing problems brought to them by people such as you. You can contact the Delta CSU Extension office Monday through Friday at 874-2195 or bring pictures or plant specimens in for us to look at. We try to have someone manning the Master Gardener’s desk each day. We also have a diagnostic team that meets on Wednesday mornings. This group is made up of individuals that often have different knowledge strengths to bring to the table. We have a high level of success in diagnosing plant questions. My own specialty is insects since that was what I addressed during my 30 year career. Others are really good at plant identification, diseases, vegetables; well you get the idea. Extension also opened an office this year at the Maloney House at the Hotchkiss fairgrounds, south of Heritage Hall. They are open for Master Gardener business on Tuesday from 1-3 pm. Any unresolved plant samples are taken to the Delta diagnostic team the

next day. There is one thing to remember when talking to a Master Gardener. We are only as good as our training, experience level, and most importantly, our ability to network with others via the computer, reference books and other individuals that may have better expertise to answer your question. So far I have outlined what you can get through Master Gardener’s that is free. If you need a yard visit, that will cost $25. These funds are used to provide scholarships for Master Gardeners to get additional training. A yard visit may be necessary to fully understand the problem and solutions to correct the problem. Last but not least, the Cedaredge Tree Board does offer a Sick Tree Day in which we visit your yard to view your tree problems and make recommendations. This is a once-per-year service provided for free on a first come first served basis. Sign-up will begin in late June or early July for the July 14 visits. We can handle about 20-25 in a day and we always fill up. The tree board is also going to host a booth on Saturday at AppleFest this year. It will be at the town hall. We will have Master Gardeners there to assist tree board members so that we can answer all gardening questions and not just ones pertaining to trees. We are also planning on a drawing for one of three very useful gardening reference books, ones that we use all the time. So mark your calendar

Cedaredge High honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Cedaredge High School for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year: Seniors Straight A’s Jessie Houghton Bryn Marah Cody Wieben Samuel Williamson Tani Zamarripa Honor Roll Esmeralda Alejandre Rachel Bate Michael Barnosky Austin Fischer Jason Elflein Sierra Williams Frankie Hejny Brittney McCune Ellen McKinney Lucus Wieben Tylor Balistreri Samantha Brown Mayra Barajas Konstantin Callihan Iria Gonzalez Otero

Dylan Buckallew Juniors Straight A’s Rachael Latta Honor Roll Colton Ensley Seung Won Han Victoria Day Danica Flemming Danni Floyd Carter Stoudt Skylar Smith Dante Markley Lindsey Gardner Maica Gordon Jessica Chevalier Savannah Herman Ariana Lovera Carter Wasser Jordan Smith Linda Pappan Caitlyn Bonkoski John Brewer

Kendra Pappan Dustin Stracener Makayla Darnall Cade Wasser Emily Roberts Paige Schmidt James LeDonne Sophomores Straight A’s Atlantis Campbell Madison Eckhart Reid Gates Alyssa Isaman Katherine O’Hern Bethany Small Bailey Walker Carly Wieben Jacob Wieben Peter Williamson Honor Roll Raven Moreland Madison Hulteen Kaitlyn Kissner

BayLee Laufer Jaclyn Levitt Alejandro Alejandre Lars Knutson Summer Herman Tyler Morton Jessica Sullivan Megan Wick Shayna Dix Dakota Baldozier Ashleigh Balistreri Austin Gartman Cristian Lozano Kyle Ward Kristen Alward Madina Korgan Keevan Lewis Rebecca Deal Freshmen Straight A’s Mikaela Cok Kristin Gardner Mackenzi Kehmeier

Ryan Latta Justin Marker Corey Reynolds Jacob Robb Isaiah Surber Honor Roll Alexander Camp Zoe Suiter Mycala Read Austin Williams Rhiannon Wagner Breeanna Gutierrez Lucas Vader Austin Dingman Kyle Lindley Tylor Beach Cassydy Zamarripa Emily Anderson Katelin Penick Madison Signs Tessa Wick Icabeth Hass

and come see us in October at AppleFest, or sign up for Sick Tree Day in July in Cedaredge. If you have more pressing problems, we are here for you at the Master Gardener’s desk in both Delta and Hotchkiss. We can help you. All you need to do is ask. Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a master gardener.

han. Dave Spitzer Memorial Scholarship, presented by Don McFadden to Sam Williamson. The Daniels Fund Scholarship, presented

by Allen Golden to Cody Wieben and Ashley Waddington. Principal’s Award, presented by Todd Markley to Savannah McIntire and Miguel Barajas.

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What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Kids’ Summer Reading Kickoff Movie. Don’t be chicken; come see the movie about a chicken who believes the world is coming to an end. Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Computer Class. Learn how to manage your digital photos and share with your family and friends. Friday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. Adult Summer Reading Program. Come by and pick up your reading logs and prizes. Saturday, June 9. Teen Summer Reading - America’s Next

Top Monster. No stage fright allowed. How scary can YOU be? Wednesday, June 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. Kids Summer Reading - Welcome to the Night. A nocturnal puppet show shown in the daylight. Thursday, June 14, at 1 p.m. at the Stolte Shed. Teen Summer Reading - Campfires and Comets. This is HOT! Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. Kids Summer Reading - Starry Starry Night. Meet Vincent Van Gogh. You will have stars in your eyes. Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Stolte Shed. Computer Class Understanding Tech Toys. USBs, MP3s, Netbooks, notebooks, Tablets, iPads, iPods, Nooks, Kindles and eBooks. Find out what, when and how to use these “toys” of the future. Friday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. Contact

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First ride It was Al Robinson’s first ride in the 1951 GMC pickup project he has been working on since last August, and it was right in style for the 1950s drive-in theme fund raiser at the Stolte Shed last Saturday. Al applied the nice, two-tone, platinumand-gray paint in his own garage. Still at the “work in progress” stage, the truck displays Al’s distinctive custom grill work and a 396 c.i. Chevy engine reminiscent of the ‘66 Chevelle SS he had in high school, and which moves the truck nicely to sunny day venues.

Cedaredge Library at 8563518 to sign up. Kids Summer Reading - The Case of the Crusty Cheese. Interactive puppet show. Find out “who done it.” Thursday, June 23, at 1 p.m. at the Stolte Shed. Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8563518. Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in June from 3 to 5 p.m. Summer Reading Program - Family Movie Night. Kids, tweens, and teens are welcome to come for family movie night and enjoy free popcorn and lemonade. Friday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. Kids’ Summer Reading Program - Welcome to the Night! Come see the nocturnal puppet show. Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Program - To Catch a Thief! Use fingerprints to find the perp! Thursday, June 14, at 4 p.m. Basic Photo Editing. Learn how to use the computer to enhance your digital photos. Friday, June 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. Kids Summer Reading Program - Starry Night. Meet Vincent van Gogh! Wednesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 9213500.

Delta Digital Camera Computer Class. Two sessions only Wednesday, June 6 and June 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Intermediate Computer Classes start Thursday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will continue until July 19. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Kids’ Summer Reading Program - Dream Big Read. Enjoy delicious waffles while reading bedtime stories and creating an awesome star globe! Wear your pajamas. Thursday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Delta Library. Teen Summer Reading Program - Own the Night. Come join us for a unique indoor experience of Campfires and Comets. Come sit around an indoor campfire, tell stories, and construct a glow in the dark comet! Thursday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Teens Summer Reading Program - PJs and Pizza! Show up in your comfortable PJs and eat some pizza, play some Wii, and hang with friends. The program will be a blast! Bring your appetite and your video game skills! Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Adult Craft Class. Join us for an afternoon craft project of fused glass jewelry of necklaces/earrings with Peggy Papon of Cottonwood Studios in Cedaredge. Cost for materials will be $10-$14. Saturday, June 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call Delta Library at 8749630 to sign up. Digital audio computer class. Two sessions only Wednesday, June 20 and June 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30

a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the library at 874-9630. Hotchkiss One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Summer reading program for all ages. Kids, tweens and teens come and enjoy the fun activities for the summer reading program starting the week of June 4. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8724153. Paonia Music in the Amphitheater. Come join us

on Thursday evenings in June from 6 to 8 p.m. On June 7, we will have Michael Meadows; June 14 David and Tamara Hauze; June 21 Gustavo Brett; and June 28 Ellen Stapenhorst. Teen Summer Reading Kick-off Party. Come and join the fun at the teen summer reading kick-off party. Thursday, June 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Children’s Summer Reading Program Welcome to the Night. Children come and enjoy a nocturnal puppet show. Wednesday, June 13, at 1 p.m. Teens Summer Reading - Crypts. Thursday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

Valley businesses help in girl’s cause BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Three Surface Creek Valley businesses agreed to participate in a fund raiser poker run last Saturday for a 14-year-old girl who is facing surgery for a rare brain disorder. The Pondy, Aspen Trails, and the Eagle’s Nest were scheduled stops for the poker run event where riders are dealt cards to try and collect a winning hand to win prizes. Participants pay to play and entry fees go to the fund raiser. Two other businesses that participated were in Fruita and Delta. Carley Adkins of Fruita is suffering from chiari malformation, according to the poker run event sponsors. Chiari malformation involves

a skill abnormality which restricts the room in which the brain can grow. Brain tissue is pushed downward into the spinal cord as a result. According to medical websites, the condition if serious can be corrected by surgery. The Carley’s Cause Poker Run opened the summer season of motorcycle runs and rallies attracted to the paved roads and scenery of the Grand Mesa. The run began with a stop in Fruita, followed by another at Hooley’s in Delta. Riders followed Highway 65 to the Pondy on Cedaredge’s East Main Street, then to Aspen Trails and the final stop on the run, the Eagle’s Nest at Old Grand Mesa Road.

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Tuesday leaders roll on BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The past week of adult softball at Mountain View Park in Delta provided a change or two in league standings for some teams. The Monday Coed Silver League did not see any changes in their team standings as Memorial Day was celebrated without play in that league. Tuesday Coed Gold In the Tuesday Coed Gold League, teams did not see any shifts in team positions following play on Tuesday night. There were four games on the schedule with Delta Family Fun Park holding onto its top spot after hammering out a 21-6 decision over Wells Fargo, the number two team in league standings. Delta Family Fun Park sports a 6-1 record

while Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is 5-2. Wells Fargo played a second game against Mr. Concrete (1-5) and scored a 28-6 decision. Hellman Chevrolet was one of two teams to keep The Pondy winless on the season with an 11-5 win. Twist Off was the other team to defeat them with a 13-3 victory. Twist Off is in third place at 5-2 and Hellman Chevrolet is 3-3. Mr. Concrete is fifth with its 1-5 record. The Pondy is last at 0-7. Thursday Women’s Nothing changed in this league as both H & R Block and Wells Fargo Mortgage scored wins to remain tied in league standings with 6-1 record. H & R closed the doors on Republic Mortgage with a 24-2 decision while Wells Fargo turned

back Overholt Truss with a 15-3 win. Republic Mortgage (35) bounced back from its loss to H & R with an 18-15 win over Overholt Truss (0-8). Thursday Men’s There were several changes in the standings for teams in men’s softball play on Thursday. League-leader Classic Wood/Aftershock split games played and fell out of first with a 6-2 record. Their first game of the evening was against Kwiki Tire and resulted in a 25-9 win. Game two pitted Classic Wood/Aftershock against seventh place Hellman Chevrolet. Hellman’s scored a convincing 26-16 win upping their record to 4-4 and moving them to fifth place. Where’s My Pitches and Delta Metal Cru-

saders both are 6-1 and moved ahead of Classic Wood/Aftershock. Where’s My Pitches ran the wheels off Kwiki Tire (27-7) in their only game of the evening. Kwiki Tire finished play on Thursday with a 26 record and in ninth place. Delta Metals Crusaders had a doubleheader and squeaked past Hellman Motor 21-20, and 10-runned The Casers 15-5 in their second game. The league’s number four team, Mr. Concrete (6-2), was also a doublewinner with victories over tenth-place Misfits (0-7) and a forfeit against Balls Deep (3-4 and sixth-place). Big B’s (3-3) stayed in eighth place after knocking off number 10, The Casers, 15-13.

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Hellman Chevy’s Fred Kraai is all smiles after hitting the ball out of the park against The Pondy (0-7). Hellman’s (3-3) eventually won the game by an 11-5 score.

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Delta Family Fun Park’s Tony Gonzalez makes contact for a hit against Fargo Home Mortgage last Tuesday evening at Mountain View Park. Fargo catcher Sandy Ranch and umpire Jim Cross watch the action. Family (6-1) is the team leader in Tuesday’s Gold Coed League while Fargo (5-2) is second.

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Jake Ames signs CMU hoops letter of intent BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

On Thursday, May 31, 2012, Delta High School graduate Jacob Ames signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Colorado Mesa University. Ames gained recognition for his shooting skills during the past Delta High School basketball campaign and has been an avid student preparing for action on the basketball court. According to Ames, he shot around 70,000 shots between seasons a year ago as he began preparing for his senior year at Delta. Ames’ routine was a progressive one as he began his workouts taking shots from close in (three to five feet) and worked his way out to beyond the three-point arc. Most of the workouts

were an hour or longer. The actual number of shots per workout varied. Ames’ dedication to shooting might closely correlate to a job that paid great dividends to the Panthers in the 201112 season. “He did not take a day, except for approximately 14 days,” stated Jake’s father, Rob Ames. “In the last two years he went camping and had a trip to Lake Powell to account for those 14 days.” Ames could have gone to many colleges but chose to stay close to home with his choice to attend CMU. Michael Bear, another Delta High School graduate, had a successful career of basketball both in Delta and at CMU. Ames and Bear have spent time together discussing the college scene and the rigors that come

with it. If there was ever any doubt as to Ames’ ability to be successful, it will be pushed aside. A conversation between Bear and Ames revealed how Bear made his stay at Mesa so memorable. Bear told Ames one thing that says it all for most serious-minded students and athletes. Bear told Ames, “All it takes is will.” And, Jake Ames has the will to get the job done. Ames will redshirt his first season and learn the Maverick’s system of basketball by practicing with the team and adapt to the college life in general. After that, Ames will have four years of eligibility to play basketball. Though his intended course of study may change, for now Ames has chosen to pursue a degree in marketing.

Wrestling fans will be happy to hear that the Paonia Summer Duals return for their third run this Saturday and Sunday at Paonia High School. Wrestling coach Andy Pipher said that about 40 schools from several western states, including Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, and possibly from as far away as Oregon will be represented. Since not all schools will bring full teams, some teams will be a mix of wrestlers from different schools, resulting in about 30 teams competing in a total of 12 duals. Paonia is the first school to try the summer duals concept, said Pipher, whose camps have filled up all 3 years. But they’re definitely catching on. Fort Lupton and La Junta high school will both host their first summer duals in July. Summer matches can make a big difference in a wrestler’s performance during wrestling season, noted Pipher, whose Paonia Eagles won the regional and state 2A titles last February. Despite it being summer, competition is still fierce and several teams will be aiming for Paonia. “We’ve got a target on our backs, and we like that,” said

Pipher. Teams will be made up of all 14 high school weight classes, with an extra four weights — 85-, 90-, 95- and 100-pounds. Two-pound weight allowances will be allowed for all weight classes. Weighins will be held Friday night, and matches are expected to begin at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The duals attract about 400 wrestlers. Athletes and coaches camp out on the football field and at school, and

some will use local RV parks. They bring their own cooking equipment, although a concession stand is available. Pipher noted that area stores and restaurants could see an increase in business over the weekend. Matches begin at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and will continue throughout both days. The public is welcome. The event is a good fundraiser, said Pipher. All workers are volunteers and no one profits. “It all benefits wrestling.”

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The third annual Paonia Summer Duals return this weekend. About 400 wrestlers, representing roughly 40 schools, will compete, with matches beginning at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Paonia High School. The event benefits local wrestling programs.

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‘Li’l Kids’ camper Landon Clay shoots during a shooting drill he and other members of the camp were participating in at Delta High School last week.

Camp supervisor Von Mitchell reports there were 63 youngsters participating in the recently held ‘Li’l Kids’ camp last week. In all, the 63 young athletes were spread over three sessions during the day. Delta boys varsity basketball coach Von Mitchell completed his 13th year of ‘Li’l Kids Camp’ which he started in Cedaredge as an investment in the future of basketball.

Photo by Wayne Crick

As Delta High School graduate Jake Ames signs his national letter of intent to Colorado Mesa University, his family and Delta boys’ head basketball coach, Von Mitchell look on. Members of the Ames family include: from the left, father Rob Ames, sisters Ellie (lap) and Katie, son John, and mother Tracey. Coach Mitchell looks over Jake’s shoulder.

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Watson to play baseball in Ark. Austin Watson, a 2010 graduate of Delta High School, played baseball for two years at Lamar Community College and is moving on in hopes of furthering his career. Watson will attend Ouachita Baptist University on an academic and athletic scholarship beginning in the fall of 2012. OBU is located in Arkadelphia, Ark. The Division ll team played for a national championship in 2008. Watson will compete for a starting pitching spot with hopes of playing baseball after his college career is completed.

H & R Block 24, Republic Mortgage 2, Republic Mortgage 18, Overholt Truss 15, Wells Fargo 15, Overholt Truss 3.

SOFTBALL ——— STANDINGS ———

Tuesday Men’s Slowpitch League Monday Coed Silver League TEAM OVERALL US Bank 4-2 All Glass Station 4-2 TK Mining 4-2 Kwiki Auto Service 3-3 Edward Jones Investments 3-3 Ahlberg Farms/Tri-County Seam. 3-3 Freakin’ A’s 2-4 DCC Crush 1-5 LAST WEEK’S RESULTS

Tuesday Coed Gold League TEAM OVERALL Delta Family Fun Park Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Twist Off Hellman Chevy Mr. Concrete The Pondy

6-1 5-2 5-2 3-3 1-5 0-7

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Delta Family Fun Park 21, Wells Fargo 6, Hellman Chevrolet 11, The Pondy 5, Wells Fargo 28, Mr. Concrete 6, Twist Off 13, The Pondy 3.

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Thursday Women’s Slowpitch League TEAM H & R Block Wells Fargo Mortgage Republic Mortgage Overholt Truss

TEAM OVERALL Classic Wood Floors/Aftershock 6-2 Where’s My Pitches 6-1

Delta Metals Crusaders Mr. Concrete Hellman Motor Balls Deep Hellman Chevrolet Big B’s Kwiki Tire The Casers Misfits

OVERALL 6-1 6-1 3-5 0-8

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS

6-1 6-2 3-4 3-4 4-4 3-3 2-6 2-7 0-7

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Big B’s 15, Casers 2, Delta Metals 21, Hellman Motor 20, Delta Metals 15, Casers 5, Mr. Concrete 13, Misfits 5, Mr. Concrete 7, Balls Deep 0 (forfeit), Classic Wood/Aftershock 25, Kwiki Tire 9, Where’s My Pitches 27, Kwiki Tire 7, Hellman Chevrolet 26, Aftershock 16.

WEEKLY SUMMER SOFTBALL SCHEDULES DATE/LEAGUE

FIELD/OPPONENTS

MONDAY

No games scheduled for Memorial Day

2010 DHS graduate Austin Watson is off to Arkansas in search of a starting pitcher’s spot at Oauchita Baptist U.

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Black Field Freakin A’s vs DCC Crush Kwiki Auto vs Freakin A’s All Glass Station vs Kwiki Auto

6:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

MONDAY COED SILVER

Red Field Edward Jones vs Ahlberg Farms/Tri-County Seam. DCC Crush vs TK Mining TK Mining vs US Bank

6:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

TUESDAY

Black Field Master Batters vs Delta Family Fun Park Master Batters vs Twist Off Red Field Wells Fargo Home Mtg vs Hellman Chevy Delta Family Fun Park vs The Pondy

JUNE 11

JUNE 12 TUESDAY COED GOLD THURSDAY JUNE 7 MEN’S SLOW PITCH

7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Black Field Misfits vs Hellman Chevrolet Hellman Chevrolet vs Balls Deep Balls Deep vs Big B’s Mr. Concrete vs Delta Metals Crusaders Red Field Casers vs Classic Wood/Aftershock Big B’s vs Misfits Hellman Motor Co. vs Kwiki Tire Hellman Motor Co. vs Where’s My Pitchs

THURSDAY JUNE 7

7:00 pm 8:00 pm

6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Green Field 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

Wells Fargo Mtg vs Republic Mtg Wells Fargo Mtg vs H & R Block H & R Block vs Overholt Truss

WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH

Hotchkiss U12 team unbeaten in 12 tries

Photo by Wayne Crick

Not too far...... Thomas Neil takes a short lead at first against Surface Creek (Cedaredge) last Friday afternoon. Neil, playing for Delta County Ambulance District (Delta 1), wasn’t taking any chances as the Cedaredge pitcher looks over his shoulder at him. The two 11-12-year-old teams had to play an extra inning before Surface Creek could score an 11-10 win on the green field at Mountain View Park in Delta.

This past Memorial Hotchkiss is coached Osborn, Kenny Kirk and Day weekend provided a by Zack Kirk, Rick Ty Hiatt. big win for Hotchkiss’ 70foot U12 baseball team. Hotchkiss played Surface Creek (Cedaredge) and recorded a 5-2 win. With about a fourth of their season remaining, Hotchkiss is 12-0. Josie Hiatt, the daughter of Ty and Dana Hiatt of Hotchkiss, is the only girl on the U12 boys’ team. She helped the team by pitching an awesome game. Hotchkiss resident Kay Kirk recalled the last girl to pitch on a boys’ little league team in Hotchkiss was around 30 years ago. Hotchkiss is hopeful they will finish undefeatPhoto submitted ed and go on to play in Josie Hiatt helped her Hotchkiss U12 baseball team state competition. win by pitching a good game against Cedaredge.

3A WSL All-League players announced The following area players were recently named to the 3A Western Slope All-League baseball teams : From Cedaredge, pitcher Drew Beach, shortstop Trent Walker, catcher Greg Edington, and outfielder Sterling Rose. From Olathe, outfielder Jason Armendariz,

shortstop Willy Corey, and utility player Ben Kaylor. From Hotchkiss, pitcher Edgar Macias, second baseman Marco Meza, catcher Jaime Rodriguez, outfielder Devan Rupe, and utility player Brayden Wilson. Olathe infielder Fern

Madrid and catcher Ronnie Mumm were named All-league honorable mention. Hotchkiss head coach Jason Yantzer, whose team finished the season with an 18-3 record and in a tie for first place in the Western Slope League, was named co-coach of the year along with Troy Phillips of Rifle.

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Ready for softball history...

Jaime Rodriguez

Coach Yantzer

Marco Meza

New Delta High School girls’ softball coach Steve Reiher instructs a small portion of his team in a workout session on Thursday. Reiher is excited to be the coach of next year’s softball team as it will be the inaugural season for a Delta High School team made up entirely of Delta athletes. Cedaredge and Hotchkiss will combine to form a team in 2013. Reiher’s assistant coaches will be Will Nelson and Glen Conger.

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Little Piece of Heaven... Beautifully remodeled 4BR/3BA, 2375 sq. ft. home will leave you breathless! Many upgrades inside & outside on 10 acres with irrigated pastures, several outbuildings - built to perfection. Property includes excellent irrigation water rights, ready for horses. $519,000 #668171

Immaculate Home On 2 Acres…Enjoy 360° views and a beautiful open living space in this nearly new 3BR/2BA, 2272 sq. ft. home. Vaulted ceiling in the great room with a corner fireplace, big bedrooms, covered deck and patio to enjoy the outstanding views. $339,000 #664799

Horses Welcome…Remodeled 3BR/2BA modular on 2.33 acres, borders Surface Creek in a unique location with privacy. Lots of trees, irrigation water, good setup for horses. 2nd septic in place in lower pasture for a new home. $159,000 #661727

Two Homes, Nearly 3 Acres…Beautiful 3BR/2BA, 1890 sq. ft. home, built in 2002, features 4’ wide hallway, hickory kitchen cabinets and attached 2 car garage. Plus 3BR/2BA, 1670 sq. ft. modular for a 2nd home. Both homes are ADA compliant. $324,900 #666854

In Town Privacy…Nice 3BR/2BA, 1828 sq. ft. home has a large family room, huge attached 2 car garage, RV hookup, fenced yard & low maintenance exterior. End of cul-de-sac, close to the golf course, shopping, dining & medical. $185,000 #665376

Cozy Bungalow…Roomy 3BR/2BA, 1373 sq. ft. home features a nice size sunroom, office/den and lots of built-in storage. Fenced yard for pets or kids, garden area, grapes and raspberries. Detached 1 car garage and two outbuildings. $95,000 #661908

Clean and Cozy…3BR/2BA, 2077 sq. ft. home features a sunroom & 2 nice size main level bedrooms. Finished basement has large family room, 1BR/1BA, laundry room and storage room. Landscaped and established trees. Room for a camper or boat on large lot. $185,000 #668845

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Unbelievable Views & Price…Build your dream home on 1.69 acres in a prime location, north of town, offering fantastic views. Beautiful small acreage includes installed USCDWUA water tap, underground utilities at the lot line. $59,000 #642570

Bank-Owned…Clean and well kept 3BR/2BA home. Newer carpet and some newer flooring and partially newly painted. Breezeway between house and garage. Great landscaping, pretty rock veneer on exterior. Moss rock around the wood stove insert. $119,900 #665961

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

Landscaped & Irrigation… in this 3bd, 1 ba home in Paonia. 1904 home has had some updating but could use some more modernizing but the 3 lots are just amazing and ready for the gardening type person. $125,000 #663215

5.65 Acres…in the heart of the North Fork Valley. 3BR/2BA ranch style features extensive tile and marble work, great room concept with fireplace and entertainment center, in-floor heat, 2 patios, 3 car garage plus. Too many features to mention. $395,000 #656305

38+ Acres in the Hills…Very pretty with Gambel Oak, lots of wildlife, and oh so very close to National Forest access. You can hunt, relax, hike and explore in your very own off-grid piece of Colorado. Newer mobiles or modular allowed. www.tourfactory.com/871555 $55,000 #668852

Simply the Best…109 acres available. Unsurpassed mountain views. Good southern exposure. Generous domestic and irrigation water. Yearround stream. 100% mineral rights. Secluded and private yet easy access and only minutes from Hotchkiss. $799,500 #631217

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HORIZONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418 Studio Apartment Senior Living 55 and older. Includes all utilities except satellite and phone $624 per month Additional services available

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AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING If you are at least 62, and meet current income limits ($21,350 single), you may be eligible to live at Heaven’s View Apartments. Call, or visit us for an application. 1445 Porter Ct., Delta CO 81416 (970) 874-5012

HOGARES ASEQUIBLE PARA MAJORES Si usted tiene por lo menos 62 años y de satisfacer los actuales límites de ingresos ($21,350 individual), usted puede ser elegible para vivir en Los Apartamentos de Heaven’s View. Llame o visitenos para una aplicación. 1445 Porter Ct., Delta CO 81416 (970) 874-5012

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RENT/RENT TO OWN. Newer home on two acres, three bedrooms, two bath, three car garage, covered patio, lots of amenities. SECOND STORY APART- Delta area. $1,300. 970-249ment for rent in Delta. One 1148. (2x23) bedroom with storage unit, FOR SALE OR RENT-TOlaundry. All utilities except own, two cabins on electric paid. 874-4436, Gunnison River above Monday through Friday, 8 Somerset. Sale price $225K a.m. to 3 p.m. (2x22) with $10,000 down payment BEAUTIFUL TWO BEDroom duplex overlooking the Gunnison River, just off Hwy. 65 about five miles from Delta. Garage, storage, appliances, water included. $750/deposit/ one month rent/references. 970-245-5765 or seedpod80@hotmail.com. (4x21) ADVERTISE TODAY!

and principle and interest (3.7852% over 30 years) with payments of $1,000. Or lease to own for two years at $1,500 per month with all lease payments applied toward purchase. Contact Leverich Real Estate at 970-925-5400. Seller is a licensed real estate broker. (4x23) YOUR LISTING HERE!

SECOND STORY APARTment for rent in Delta. Two bedroom, two bath, 1100 square feet, storage unit. Laundry facility, deck on roof. All utilities except electric paid. 874-4436 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2x22)

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PREMIER LOCATION LOT - ONLY $59,000! 1.69-ACRE PREMIUM BUILDING LOT w/MAGNIFICENT VIEWS JUST NORTH OF CEDAREDGE, INCLUDES INSTALLED WATER TAP! In the Country, but Close to Town. Quality Homes in Area. #642570, $59,000!

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Top of the world views...From this custom home on 9+ acres. New Victorian, 4 BR, 2.5 BA home has stamped concrete patio area facing the Grand Mesa with fenced backyard. Great irrigation, corral, room for horses & 5 outbuildings including a new 24x38 metal building with electric! #667069 $449,000

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Kim Guthrie-Burch 234-7563 OFFICES FOR RENT. Great location on Hwy. 65 in Cedaredge. Several different offices, most completely remodeled. Many units include high speed Internet and electricity in rent. From $220 to $450 per month. Call 970-856-3032 or 970-361-6776. (4x21)

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Rare Sunshine Mesa Homesite! Views of the entire valley from the edge of this mesa. Includes Fire Mountain Irrigation and domestic water. Currently in pasture and orchard. South facing for excellent solar exposure. Dream location for your dream home. 5.82 acres. $229,000 #650993 Turn-key business opportunity! Be your own business owner with this successful liquor store in Paonia. Includes 1,536 sq. ft. building, all business fixtures, .5 acre lot, town water tap. Neat, clean and well-run. Drive through window and huge turn around for large vehicles. $320,000 #667297

NEWER STUCCO CUSTom home SE of Delta on 1.99 irrigated acres, 1,870 square feet, three bedroom, two bath with fridge, stove, dw, microwave/vent hood, swamp cooler, efficient woodstove, two car garage, beautiful views, landscaped. OK for horse, 4-H project, etc. $259,500. 970323-6244. (4x23)

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JUST LIKE NEW! Completely remodeled 5BR/ 3BA, 3673 sq. ft. home, priced below appraisal at $103.32 per sq. ft. Huge master suite on the main floor, large kitchen has 2 pantries. Beautiful landscaping, fenced back yard with separate fenced area for pets or kids. Huge deck, 3 car garage/shop on 1.09 acres. $379,500 Delta, CO #660875

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GEO-THERMAL HOME! Enjoy the views of the Grand Mesa from the back deck on this lovely 3BR/2BA, 1640 sq. ft. golf course home. Open living area, master suite features a jetted tub, separate shower & large walk-in closet. Low maintenance landscaping with desert plants & buffalo grass. $225,000 Cedaredge, CO #668870

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D2 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 REAL ESTATE CUSTOM LOG HOME ON 12.88 irrigated acres, 2,398 square feet, western decor, four bedroom, two bath, large utility, huge living, dining, kitchen combo with fridge, stove, dw, microwave/vent hood, swamp cooler, efficient woodstove, 50x50 enclosed, insulated barn, 12' side walls, with tack room. Produces about 50 tons of excellent grass hay for horses or cattle, three cuttings a year average. Includes approximately 12 shares of UVWUA water, irrigation pipe on property, room for a small riding arena. $295,000. 970-3236244. (4x23)

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ENCLOSED 5X8 UTILITY trailer. Factory made Haulmark brand. Excellent condition. $1700.00 8744558 (tfn)

NOW TAKING APPLICAtions for main fruit packing season 2012. Please apply in person at Rogers Mesa Fruit, 3100 Road and Hwy. 92, Hotchkiss. (3x21) LOOKING FOR QUALITY employees? Advertise here in the DCI Classifieds.

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Ad sales rep The Delta County Independent has an opening in its advertising sales department for an energetic person to help local businesses grow by incorporating the DCI into their marketing program. This position requires a creative person with an understanding of how marketing, and especially newspaper advertising, is an essential tool for business. You must be able to establish a personal working relationship with business managers, translating their marketing ideas into creative print and online ad campaigns. For details, or to submit your resume, contact Roxanne McCormick, ads@deltacountyindependent.com DELTA COUNTY

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LOST & FOUND STOLEN, FOUR English bulldog female puppies, five weeks old, red and white to fawn and white with eye patches. Pictures on website www.bulldogspugs.com. Reward. 2341596 or 234-1595. (2x22)

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Delta County is accepting applications for a Landfill Manager for the Adobe Buttes Landfill and Transfer Station. Position is a working manager and responsible for the day to day management of the landfill and transfer station, household hazardous waste and recycling programs, compliance with all federal, state and county regulations, supervision and scheduling of landfill employees, operation and maintenance of heavy equipment assigned to the landfill ability to work with engineers and contractors on the development of the next cell. Requirements include High School Diploma or GED and eight years of landfill experience with three years in a supervisory capacity. Household hazardous material or recycling experience is a plus. A degree in Environmental Science or a related field may be substituted for four years of experience. Qualified applicant should be proficient in operating front end loader, dozer, compactor and other heavy equipment and have a thorough knowledge of principles, methods and equipment applicable to modern solid waste management; including policies, laws and regulations. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required. Solid Waste Association of North America training is desirable. Salary Range: $43,953 $48,358 per year DOQ. Interested persons may submit a County Application to Delta County Human Resources on or before Friday, June 8, 2012 at 12:00 Noon. Applications may be obtained at the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Ste 227, Delta, CO 81416 or by calling 970-874-2459. Applications and a complete position description may also be obtained on our website at www.deltacounty.com. A resume may be attached to the completed County application. Delta County is an EOE/ADA employer.

EOE/AA

18, 16FT TIPI POLES for sale. $140, OBO. Call SUBSTANCE ABUSE 874-6105 for info. (tfnx19) Counselor. The Center for Mental Health has an immediate opening for a RECREATIONAL full-time SA Counselor in VEHICLES Delta. MA degree required and CAC II or III preferred. Ability to utilize a variety of treatment, educational 1989 MALLARD, and evaluation approachSprinter Class A motor home. es to work with a diverse Chevy 454, 28' 2", 4,331 total substance abuse client miles on engine. Runs great. population. Computer and hard to keep under the speed keyboarding skills required. limit. Sleeps four adults Bilingual/bicultural a plus. comfortably, five if children. Salary dependent on certifiIncludes microwave and TV, cation and degree. Evening refrigerator. Fridge runs on hours required. Visit www. electric or propane. New fur- centermh.org/careers for nace installed in 2009 and more information and to has been in storage since apply. E-mail cover letter, then. Three new batteries resume and application to included. Bought May 2012. mhanna@centermh.org or $8,000 OBO. Call 970-874- by mail to P.O. Box 1208, 8643. M-F call after 5 p.m. Montrose, CO 81402. EOE. Sat-Sun call anytime. (1x23) (1x23)

NURSE NEEDED: MA, LPN or equal experience applications/resumes being accepted at Cedaredge Doctor's Office. Position includes extensive paperwork and multi-tasking. Part-time beginning in mid June. Must be flexible. Send to Marilyn, 255 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81413. (2x22)

D E LTA - M O N T R O S E Technical College has a position available for a fulltime LPN Instructor. Must be a registered nurse with a current Colorado License in good standing, minimum of bachelor's of science degree, master's degree preferred. Minimum of five full years recent experience; minimum of two of these YOUR LISTING HERE! years in direct patient care, call now... 874-4421 and talk and preferably one year with an Ad Rep. experience in nursing service. Salary depending on experience and education. Send letter, resume and references to Birdie Young, SERVICES Delta-Montrose Technical College, 1765 Hwy. 50, Delta, CO 81416. Closing date is June 15. (3x22) YOUR LISTING HERE! call now... 874-4421

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 June 7, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) On Saturday of last week, June 1, 1912, the newly incorporated town of Orchard City held its first election. There was but one ticket in the field, and we understand there was not a dissenting vote or a scratch on any of the candidates, the thirty votes cast being for the straight Progressive ticket. Following are the officers elected: George E. Williamson, Mayor; Chas. H. Dixon, E.E. White, George W. Weyrauch, John T. Kettle, Wm. Stark, E.R. Coffee, trustees. The municipality over which these men will rule is said to be the largest included within any like statute-boundaried section in the state, covering some 2,200 acres, or about three and one-half square miles. Within the limits of this incorporation there have been some exclusions by objecting land owners, whose protests were allowed after the vote to incorporate was taken. One of the leading arguments in favor of incorporating this territory was to place its population

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BOOKKEEPER, INDIVIdual needs to have general accounting knowledge, computer skills and excellent customer service. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE. First State Bank of Colorado, Hotchkiss, CO. www.hr@firststatebankco.com. (2x22)

THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Peggy Ann Saxton THE DELTA CITY at 970-874-2085. (tfx41) Council announces the recruitment for City Manager HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD with Fred Rainguet of KRW Historical Museum. Winter Associates as the con- hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. tact person. Please check thru December 24. $3 admisthe City's website www. sion or free to members. cityofdelta.net and click on Come see our museum at Employment Opportunities 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in for more detailed informa- Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) tion. (1x23) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, YARD meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at SALES noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday STORAGE CLEAN OUT at noon, Saturday 12:15 sale, daylight hours, Friday- p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) Sunday, June 8-10. Outback ALCOHOLICS ANONYat Cory Mini Storage, Hwy. mous meeting, women only, 65. Tools, camper and misc. (non-smoking), Saturdays, (1x23) 11 a.m., in the basement of CAMPERS AND HUNTers delight. Great Father's Day gifts. Lawn mower, snow blower, recumbent exercise bike. Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1461 Criterion Street, Delta. Cunningham Orchard Estates. (3x21)

EDUCATION

PUBLIC SERVICE BECAWS! DONATIONS needed. Credit cards accepted. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) DELTA FOOD PANTRY needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36) HELP!!! KEEP THE animal population under control, and SAVE an animal's life. Adopt your new cat or dog from the Delta County Humane Society. Adoption fee is minimal. Call 874-2149. (DCHS) THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul Carter. (tfx31)

BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG or cat today. Call 970-527St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3350, or visit cawsonline. 5th and Palmer, (go to the org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and back door). (tfx1) Shelter (CAWS) YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN help. Colorado Tobacco ALANON FAMILY GROUP Paonia, Quitline offers free, confi- meetings, dential assistance. Call 1- Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3rd and 800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28). Ornaga. Call Kay at 5273518 or Chris 527-3366.

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CLASSICAL CONVERsations is a Christian home school group that meets weekly throughout the school year assisting and equipping parents to school their children through the Classical Model. Please come to the informational meeting at 7 p.m. on June 12 at 326 Main Street, Suite 103, Delta. Call Britny Havertape for more information 874-6802. (2x22)

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more easily in a position to join in procuring a mountain water system proposed to be built down from the Grand mesa lakes through Cedaredge, Eckert, Cory and on to Austin, covering principally the Surface Creek district. The Orchard City incorporation reaches down to, but does not include the Cory post office. One of the peculiar things about the new town of Orchard City is that it has neither post office, store or other town building. The impression has generally prevailed that Austin was within its boundaries, but that proves to be incorrect. According to the census accompanying the petition to incorporate Orchard City, the area incorporated has a population of 236. *** The birth-rate record for one family has been broken in this section of the Western Slope and it can be said that this country is productive in every sense the word implies. Mrs. Michael Martinez, of California mesa, presented her husband with three healthy brighteyed little girls Sunday afternoon, and they are the parents of five children, the oldest of which is only two and one-half years of age. Each of the little tots tips the scales at five pounds and are hearty and healthy. The mother is a frail little woman, but us said to be getting along as well as could be expected, and if some unforeseen complication does not occur, she will soon be able to properly care for her three little girls. *** Jim McLeod of Crawford had quite a tussle before he captured his bear. It kept the dogs busy and they flew about so much that he could not shoot. Finally, he seized a club and killed the bear with it. *** Crawford has a brand new federal building.

The post office has been removed from the front of the store room and placed in the extreme south end of the wing formerly occupied by Mr. Gould as a residence. The post office is now entirely separated from the store in a room to itself. The :Blond Boss” is primarily responsible for the change. It is a great convenience to patrons of the store, as well as of its post office. *** At Paonia yesterday the Austin ball team was slaughtered to the tune of 10 to 3 in favor of Paonia. It is about time these alfalfa shovelers were waking up or they will find themselves in the Crawford Class. *** A new blacksmith shop has been erected at Eckert just south of the packing house. *** Gasoline went up another cent per gallon this week. John D. needed some Fourth of July money. *** About the happiest looking object in the overflowed river bottom at this time is Bill Mathers bull-frog. *** Word comes from Delta fishermen at Sapinero that the Gunnison is now running at a higher water mark than ever before at this season of the year. *** The new county home on the poor farm is rapidly nearing completion and will soon become a convenient means of care for those dependent on the public. There are nine county charges at this time and one or two of the number are afflicted with weak lungs. Three house tents are to be put up on the farm and it is quite likely that these subjects will be given a chance to occupy them. ***

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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0053 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 29, 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) MARY K. HIGGS Original Beneficiary(ies) BW MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 6/29/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/30/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592956 Original Principal Amount $102,885.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $112,398.04 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1711 PIONEER CIRCLE, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/29/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.03802 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer Street, Room 338 Delta, Colorado 81416 Petitioner: THE CITY OF DELTA, a Colorado Municipality v. Respondents: THE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST DATED JANUARY 19, 2005, WALTER RAYNOR, BERNARD BARRERE, THE COLORADO PACKING CORPORATION, JOHN E. HILLMAN, THE DELTA COUNTY CANNING COMPANY, NICHOLAS ABEYTA, AURELIO RODRIGUEZ, HELEN RODRIGUEZ, SENTENEY FAMILY TRUST, JIM VENTRELLO AS TREASURER OF DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE OR CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS CIVIL ACTION. Attorneys for Petitioner: Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Michael Schottelkotte 550 Palmer St., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 43, Delta, CO 81416 Phone No.: 970-874-4451 FAX No.: 970-874-7433 Email: main@brownlawllc.com Atty. Reg. #: 2414 Case No.: 12 CV 72 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION To the Respondents identified above as: FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST DATED JANUARY 19, 2005, WALTER RAYNOR, BERNARD BARRERE, THE COLORADO PACKING CORPORATION, JOHN E. HILLMAN, THE DELTA COUNTY CANNING COMPANY, NICHOLAS ABEYTA, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWNS PERSON WHO MAY HAVE OR CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS CIVIL ACTION. You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court at the address listed above, on or before the date of July 27, 2012, an answer or other responsive pleading to the Petition in Condemnation ("Petition") filed by the Petitioner, the City of Delta, Colorado, in this matter. Your answer or other response must be accompanied by any applicable filing fee, and a copy thereof should be served upon the Petitioner's attorney. You are hereby informed that this is a special statutory proceeding in eminent domain for condemnation of specific real property in Delta County, Colorado brought by the Petitioner pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1101, et seq. and 38-6-101 et seq. Any objection concerning the legal sufficiency of the Petition, or the regularity of other aspects of this proceeding, must be raised as part of any answer or response that you may elect to file with the Court, as provided by C.R.S. 38-1-109.

Said real property being sought by condemnation is more specifically described as parcels 1 through 7 on Exhibit A attached hereto. "EXHIBIT A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 18 A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL B DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S33°38'31"E A DISTANCE OF 2,227.89 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL B AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY OF PAUL SHERMAN ESTATE, RECEPTION NUMBER 2000505 AND BEING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 650383, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 650.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 652755 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, N 89°52'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 156.60 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1010.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°26'35" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 78.32 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 43°35'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 78.30 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 513.92 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL B; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL B, N 69°31'07" E, A DISTANCE OF 128.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 2. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 18A A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCELS A AND B DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 30°05'46" E A DISTANCE OF 2,147.88 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 650383 AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 247 AT PAGE 519 AND BEING 120.32 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY BY PERPENDICULAR MEASURE FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 569.22 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC ON A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1010.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°26'35" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 78.32 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 43°35'45" E, A DISTANCE OF 78.30 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 652755 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, N 8952'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 56.40 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1050.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°13'51" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 40.88 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 42°29'23" W, A DISTANCE OF 40.88 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 585.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 247 AT PAGE 519; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE, ALONG THE ARC ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 374.56 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°37'26" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 43.30 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 71°04'00" E, A DISTANCE OF 43.28 FEET FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 3. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 20 A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL A DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED

LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S30°19'43"E A DISTANCE OF 1,564.53 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL A BEING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 225.27 FEET AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY OF PAUL SHERMAN ESTATE, RECEPTION NUMBER 2000505 TO THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 650383; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 120.32 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 225.27 FEET; THENCE N 48°37'33" E, A DISTANCE OF 120.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 4. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 20A A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL A DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S30°19'43" E A DISTANCE OF 1,564.53 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE S 48°37'33" W. A DISTANCE OF 120.32 FEET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 517.14 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 247 AT PAGE 519; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 517.14 FEET; THENCE N 48°37'33" E, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 5. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 35 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST, 6TH P.M., MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 17485, 1997, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS N 42°53'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 5211.92 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 35°47'23" E A DISTANCE OF 3,080.25 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24 BEARS S 52°55'19" E A DISTANCE OF 2,188.75 FEET, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, S 89°54'56" W, A DISTANCE OF 99.91 FEET; THENCE N 52°52'35" W, A DISTANCE OF 45.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 652755; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N 89°54'56" E, A DISTANCE OF 111.87 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 36.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 6. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 35A A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST, 6TH P.M., MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 17485, 1997, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS N 42°53'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 5211.92 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 35°47'23" E A DISTANCE OF 3,080.25 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24 BEARS S 52°55'19" E A DISTANCE OF 2,188.75 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, S 89°54'56" W, A DISTANCE OF 99.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, S 89°54'56" W, A DISTANCE OF 66.15 FEET; THENCE N 52°52'35" W, A DISTANCE OF 45.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 652755; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N 89°54'56" E,

A DISTANCE OF 66.15 FEET; THENCE S 52°52'35" E, A DISTANCE OF 45.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ANY PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL WHICH LAY WITHIN PARCELS OWNED BY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST; RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 21 VAC ALL OF THAT SIXTEEN FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT DESCRIBED IN BOOK 64 AT PAGE 333, BOOK 163 AT PAGE 47, BOOK 240 AT PAGE 127, BOOK 270 AT PAGE 372, AND BOOK 277 AT PAGE 539 OF THE DELTA COUNTY RECORDS; LOCATED IN THE DELTA TOWNSITE AND IN LOT 4 AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNT LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 02°23'51" E A DISTANCE OF 635.52 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BRIDGE STREET, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD THE FOLLOWING THREE COURSES: 1. S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 605.92 FEET TO DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER NUMBER 23; 2. ALONG THE LINE FROM DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER NUMBER 23 TO DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER 19, S 78°11'48" E, A DISTANCE OF 166.85 FEET; 3. S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 527.44 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 650383; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 605.92 FEET; THENCE N 78°11'48" W, A DISTANCE OF 166.85 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 611.18 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BRIDGE STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, N 48°23'32" E, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 7. PARCEL 21AE ANY PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL WHICH MAY LAY WITHIN THE PARCELS OWNED BY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST. A THIRTY FOOT WIDE ACCESS EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF THE DELTA TOWNSITE AND LOT 4, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 00°59'48" E A DISTANCE OF 648.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BRIDGE STREET AND 20.32 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 1,058.89 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL A DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W. A DISTANCE OF 1,058.77 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BRIDGE STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, N 48°23'32" E, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; At a hearing to be scheduled in this proceeding, or pursuant to a stipulation for immediate possession, the Court may authorize the Petitioner to take full and immediate possession and use of the property described in the Petition, as allowed by C.R.S. 38-1-105(6)(a). Then, a valuation trial will be scheduled in this proceeding for purposes of determining just compensation to be paid by the Petitioner for the property taken by condemnation. If more than one Respondent is determined to be entitled to share in the just compensation awarded in this matter, a subsequent apportionment trail will be conducted pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1-105(3). If you fail to answer the Petition in Condemnation by the date specified, or otherwise fail to appear and assert your rights at the valuation and/or any apportionment trial, the Court, without further notice, will cause reasonable compensation to be determined and title to the subject real property to be vested in the Petitioner, all in accordance with applicable law. This summons and notice is being issued and published pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1-103. Dated this 22nd day of May, 2012 BROWN, SCHOTTELKOTTE, STIMPERT & VAUGHN, LLC By: /s/ Michael Schottelkotte #2414 Attorney for Petitioner, City of Delta, Colorado Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0055 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 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) Daniel Espinoza and Mary E. Espinoza Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ace Mortgage Funding Inc, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 9/7/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust

10/9/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 619510 Original Principal Amount $184,171.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,253.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, SOUTH VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3101 1900 Road, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/03/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-03177 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0057 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 4, 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) Linda K. Tuin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust 3/8/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/12/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 577599 Original Principal Amount $105,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $95,503.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 2 OF REICHS SUBDIVSION. Also known by street and number as: 264 West Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/04/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-03017 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0046 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 19, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Branden Duane Fry Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Republic Mortgage Home Loans, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 9/12/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/18/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 607789 Original Principal Amount $146,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,682.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 7 OF GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 718 East 4th Street, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/19/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-02344 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0047 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) Kelly Brooks and Karen A. Brooks Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 2/16/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/22/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612366 Original Principal Amount $289,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $271,954.48 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 7, BLOCK 3, HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES PHASE 1 & 2, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 13645 Ragged Mountain Drive, Paonia, CO 81428. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/20/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-00698

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0048 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 21, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) MILTON J. VIDRINE JR. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 11/20/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/25/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 639341 Original Principal Amount $222,360.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,414.76 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2 OF PANORAMA HEIGHTS COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 24285 VALLEY VIEW CIRCLE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/21/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-910-21410 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE Garnet Mesa Investments, LLC, P.O. Box 784, Delta, CO 81416, (970) 874-9986 has filed an application for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Warren Pit and is located at or near NE1/4NW1/4, Section 9, Township 15 South, Range 95 West, 6th Prime Meridian, Delta County, Colorado. The proposed date of commencement is August 1, 2012, and the proposed date of completion is October 30, 2032. The proposed future use of the land is Private Recreation. Additional information and the tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado, 80203, (303) 8663567, or at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's office; 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado, 81416, or the above named applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the above named County Clerk and Recorder's office and at the Division's office. Comments Concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Minerals and Geology by 4:00 p.m. on July 3, 2012. Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5-101, et. seq., comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office's jurisdiction. These subjects are typically addressed by your local government, rather than the Division Reclamation, Mining and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board. Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Larue Farrington, a/k/a Charles L. Farrington, a/k/a Charles Farrington, Deceased Case Number 2012PR44 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 September 9, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Charlotte Louise Ketchum Personal Representative 10024 3300 Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Attorney for the Estate Sandra J. Nettleton, #42411 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 120 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3118 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0040 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) Bonifacio Arreola and Guadalupe Arreola Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 6/25/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/30/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 643807 Original Principal Amount $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $268,358.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, HINES FARM RESOURCE PRESERVATION MAJOR SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEROF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 24,2001 IN PLAT BOOK 26 AT PAGE 45. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2745 Tessman Road, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-03042 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0039 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 12, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) RUSSELL WHITE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 7/31/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636714 Original Principal Amount $197,496.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $191,457.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 74 OF STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1512 GUADELUPE STREET, DELTA, CO 81416-5700. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/12/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.03613 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0041 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) James W. Slaughter and Paula K. Slaughter Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 7/30/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/6/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 644563 Original Principal Amount $292,011.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $284,984.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A Part of he East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th principal meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest 1/16th corner; Thence North 48 degrees 21' West 433.5 feet; Thence North 16 degrees 36' East 245.7 feet to the South side of 1600 road; Thence South 44 degrees 18' East 363.4 feet along the South side of 1600 road to the East line of the said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; Thence South 263.4 feet along the East line of the said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, more or less to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 3335 1600 Road, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-03044 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, Fresh and Wyld LLC, 1978 Harding Road, Paonia, Colorado 81428 and by application dated April 27, 2012 has requested the County of Delta, State of Colorado, to issue a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License. Public Hearing on said application will be held before the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Delta, State of Colorado, in the Commissioners Meeting Room #236, Delta County Courthouse, Delta, Colorado at the hour of 8:35 A.M., June 18, 2012. At said time and place any party in interest may appear to be heard for or against said application. Petitions or remonstrances may be filed at the Office of the Delta County Clerk & Recorder, Courthouse, 501 Palmer, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado 81416. Board of Delta County Commissioners County of Delta State of Colorado Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sheldon R. Goodloe aka Sheldon Goodloe aka Sheldon Roy Goodloe, Deceased Case Number 2012PR45 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, 501 Palmer St., Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 on or before September 24, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Coleen A. Webb 12221 East Amherst Circle Aurora, Colorado 80014 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30 and June 6, 2012.

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NOTICE OF PRIMARY MAIL BALLOT ELECTION DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 26, 2012 THE 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION IS A MAIL BALLOT ELECTION MAIL BALLOTS WILL BE MAILED TO ALL ACTIVE AND INACTIVE FAILED TO VOTE AFFILIATED ELECTORS JUNE 4 – 8, 2012 THERE ARE NO POLLING SITES FOR THIS ELECTION HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT: 1.DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA and 2.DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT NORTH FORK ANNEX, 196 W HOTCHKISS AVENUE, HOTCHKISS BALLOTS MAY BE RETURNED BY U.S. MAIL (affix 45¢ stamp) OR MAY BE DEPOSITED IN BALLOT BOXES AT: THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE at 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado during regular business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday and also on Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Election Day, June 26, 2012, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM IN ORDER FOR YOUR BALLOT TO COUNT, IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 7:00 PM ON ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012. OR THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE NORTH FORK ANNEX at 196 West Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss, Colorado during regular business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday and also on Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Election Day, June 26, 2012, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM IN ORDER FOR YOUR BALLOT TO COUNT, IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 7:00 PM ON ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION PARTY, DEMOCRATIC, LIBERTARIAN OR REPUBLICAN PARTY AND WISH TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A BALLOT BY FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012, PLEASE CALL 874-2153, 874-5903 OR 874-2150 OR VISIT THE ELECTION DEPARTMENT IN THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE OR THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE NORTH FORK ANNEX AT 196 WEST HOTCHKISS AVENUE, HOTCHKISS. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED UNAFFILIATED VOTER, YOU MAY COME INTO THE CLERK’S OFFICE IN DELTA OR HOTCHKISS ANY TIME UP TO AND INCLUDING ELECTION DAY, DECLARE AN AFFILIATION AND RECEIVE A BALLOT TO VOTE IN THE JUNE 26, 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION. BEGINNING JUNE 11TH, THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta AND AT THE NORTH FORK ANNEX at 196 West Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss, WILL BE OPEN FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND ALSO ON SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD FROM 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM AND ON ELECTION DAY, JUNE 26, FROM 7:00 AM TO 7:00 PM FOR THE FOLLOWING: • CHANGE OF AFFILIATION FROM UNAFFILIATED TO A PARTY AFFILIATION AND ISSUING BALLOTS • ISSUING REPLACEMENT BALLOTS • TURN IN BALLOT TO VOTE ON DRE (HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT) • VOTE BALLOT RECEIVED IN THE MAIL

VOTERS IN PRECINCTS 1-7 WILL VOTE ON DISTRICT 54 CANDIDATES.

VOTERS IN PRECINCTS 8-20 WILL VOTE ON DISTRICT 61 CANDIDATES.

VOTERS IN PRECINCTS 1-7 WILL VOTE ON DISTRICT 54 CANDIDATES.

VOTERS IN PRECINCTS 8-20 WILL VOTE ON DISTRICT 61 CANDIDATES.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 26 OF PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1753 PIONEER CIR, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/30/2012 Last Publication 6/27/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/27/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 6025.00005 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

VOTERS IN PRECINCTS 1-7 WILL VOTE ON DISTRICT 54 CANDIDATES.

VOTERS IN PRECINCTS 8-20 WILL VOTE ON DISTRICT 61 CANDIDATES.

STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF DELTA

I, Ann B. Eddins, Delta County Clerk & Recorder, in and for said Delta County, Colorado, do hereby set my hand and seal this 31st day of May, 2012. Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0044 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 15, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Lori B Hunter Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust 5/3/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/11/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 642681 Original Principal Amount $228,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $227,513.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due

together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A tract of land situated in the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point whence the North Quarter corner of Section 17 bears North 14°17' West a distance of 1925.5 feet; Thence North 84°57' East 86.4 feet; Thence South 62°32' East 193.1 feet; Thence South 47°48' East 133.1 feet; Thence South 3°48' East 230.1 feet; Thence North 89°52' West 349.4 feet; Thence North 3°09' West 400.0 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. Also known as Lot 16 of Northridge Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number

as: 18571 Eastridge Rd, Cedaredge, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Independent DATE: 03/15/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-01099 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0049 To Whom It May Concern: This

Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) RACHEL L. ALVAREZ Original Beneficiary(ies) COLORADO HOUSING ENTERPRISES, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt IRBC, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 11/13/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/17/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 573722 Original Principal Amount $10,309.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $9,071.19 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

NEWSPAPER NOTICE (Grand Junction, CO) On May 7, 2012, an application was tendered for filing with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., for consent to assign the licenses for radio stations KKNN(FM), 95.1 MHz, Delta, CO, KEKB(FM), 99.9 MHz, Fruita, CO, KBKL(FM), 107.9 MHz, Grand Junction, CO, KEXO(AM), 1230 KHz, Grand Junction, CO, KMXY(FM), 104.3 MHz, Grand Junction, CO, and KDBN(FM), 101.1 MHz, Parachute, CO, from Cumulus Licensing LLC to Townsquare Media Grand Junction License, LLC. The officers, managers, members, directors and other attributable parties to the assignor are Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., John W. Dickey, Jonathan G. Pinch, Richard S. Denning, Joseph P. Hannan, Linda Hill, Robert H. Sheridan, III, Ralph B. Everett, Eric P. Robison, Cumulus Licensing LLC, Cumulus Broadcasting LLC, Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., Cumulus Media Inc., Crestview Radio Investors, LLC, Blackstone FC Communications Partners L.P., and Dickey Holdings Limited Partnership, LLLP. Crestview Radio Investors, LLC is controlled by Crestview Partners II, L.P., Crestview Partners II GP, L.P., and Crestview, LLC. The members of the controlling entities are Jeffrey Marcus, Arthur J. Reimers, Thomas S. Murphy, Jr., Barry S. Volpert, Richard M. DeMartini, Robert J. Hurst, Robert V. Delaney, Evelyn C. Pellicone and various trusts and partnerships formed by these members. Blackstone FC Communications Partners L.P. is controlled by BCMA FCC L.L.C. The attributable members of BCMA FCC L.L.C. are Joseph Baratta II, David Blitzer, Michael S. Chae, Chinh E. Chu, David I. Foley, Robert L. Friedman, Lawrence H. Guffey, Hamilton E. James, the Marcus Group. Garrett Moran, James Quella, Neil P. Simpkins, David Tolley, Kenneth C. Whitney, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Prakash A. Melwani, Benjamin J. Jenkins, BG/BLK-1 Ltd., Blackstone FC Communication Capital Associates I L.P., and various trusts formed by these members. The partners in Dickey Holdings Limited Partnership, LLLP are Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., John W. Dickey, Michael W. Dickey, David W. Dickey, Caroline Dickey Oberg, Patricia L. Dickey, The Lewis W. Dickey Declaration of Trust, Lewis W. Dickey, Sr., Trustee, and The Patricia A. Dickey Declaration of Trust, Patricia A. Dickey, Trustee. Townsquare Media Grand Junction License, LLC, the proposed assignee, is a direct whollyowned subsidiary of Townsquare Media Broadcasting, LLC, which is ultimately controlled by Oaktree Capital Group Holdings GP, LLC. Other entities with an attributable interest in the proposed assignee are Townsquare Media, Inc., Townsquare Radio, Inc., Townsquare Radio, LLC, Townsquare Radio Holdings, LLC, Townsquare Management Company, LLC, Townsquare Media, LLC, OCM PF/FF Radio Holdings PT, L.P., Oaktree Fund AIF Series, L.P. - Series I, Oaktree Fund AIF Series, L.P. - Series D, OCM POF IV AIF GAP Holdings, L.P., OCM/GAP Holdings IV, Inc., OCM Principal Opportunities Fund IV AIF (Delaware), L.P., Oaktree Fund AIF Series, L.P. - Series B, Oaktree Fund GP AIF, LLC, Oaktree Fund GP III, L.P., Oaktree AIF Investments, L.P., Oaktree AIF Holdings, Inc., and Oaktree Capital Group Holdings, L.P. The 10% or greater shareholders, managers, members, officers and directors of these entities are John Frank, Bruce Karsh, Stephen Kaplan, David Kirchheimer, Howard Marks, Steven Price, Stuart Rosenstein, Alex Berkett, Dhruv Prasad, Erik Hellum, Scott Schatz, B. James Ford, Andrew Salter, David Quick, David Lebow, Gary Ginsberg, Todd Molz, Richard Ting, Lisa Arakaki, Brian Beck, Emily Alexander, Martin Boskovich, Jay Ghiya, Cary Kleinman, John Edwards, and Jeff Arnold. A copy of the application and related materials are on file for public inspection during regular business hours at 315 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, or at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 - 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0050 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to

the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) RONDA M ROGACKI Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 8/14/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/19/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 570375 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $85,826.53 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 2, HOFREFE AND WILSON’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 520 W MAIN STREET, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/30/2012 Last Publication 6/27/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/27/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.03696 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0052 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 28, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Christopher Beilfuss and Desiree Beilfuss Original Beneficiary(ies) First Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 5/15/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/18/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615252 Original Principal Amount $219,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $213,818.64 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 76, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1516 Guadelupe Street, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/30/2012 Last Publication 6/27/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/28/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-15030 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

D6 Wednesday, June 6, 2012

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Drivers urged to buckle up and drive sober The state’s traffic fatalities were up 19 percent during the first four months of 2012 compared to last year, according to preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). From Jan.1 through April 30, 2012, there were 127 fatalities reported to CDOT. During the same time period in 2011, there were 103 traffic deaths. Information on seat belt use and impaired driving is not yet available for this year, but in 2011 41 percent of Colorado’s fatalities involved alcohol and 60 percent of vehicle occupants killed were not buckled up. State officials are concerned that the current trend will end four

straight years of declines and record-low fatalities in the state, not to mention the increased emotional toll caused by these crashes. “These statistics aren’t just numbers — they represent the lives of mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends and just last week, a police officer,” said Col. James Wolfinbarger, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “It’s time that Coloradans say ‘enough is enough’ and demand an end to impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding and aggressive driving. It’s time we take responsibility to wear our seat belts, make sure our passengers do the same, and protect children in the

proper car seat or booster seat.” The national “Click it or Ticket” seat belt mobilization continues through the weekend, with 4,333 seat belt citations reported to CDOT so far by Colorado law enforcement agencies since the campaign began May 21. The number of citations is expected to increase sharply when reports are due next week. The “100 Days of Heat” summer DUI crackdown launched over Memorial Day weekend with 479 DUI arrests reported to CDOT by 80 law enforcement agencies and the Colorado State Patrol. Of the 479 DUI arrests, 34 were made at sobriety checkpoints. More check-

points are scheduled this month by Aurora, Westminster, and Lakewood police departments. DUI enforcement will continue to remain high and ramp up even more leading up to the Fourth of July holiday. “Each DUI arrest made and every seat belt citation written represents lives saved,” said Darrell Lingk, director of CDOT’s Office of Transportation Safety. “Each one of us can do our part to save lives by making a choice to slow down, buckle up and drive sober. We need to work together to make sure our friends and loved ones never drive impaired or get into a car with a driver who’s been drinking or taking

drugs. Take two seconds to buckle up, put the cell phone down and focus on driving.” More details about DUI arrest results and enforcement plans for

each agency can be found at www.HeatIsOnColorado.com. And results of the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement are available at www.Seat beltsColorado.com.

Tickets go on sale for Delta opera “The Elixir of Love” will be performed at the Delta Performing Arts Center Friday, July 20, during Deltarado Days. The opera will also be performed at the Avalon Theatre, 645 Main Street in Grand Junction, on Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21. All performances begin at 7 p.m.

High Desert Opera presents this stylized and comic opera, staged in English and set in the Wild West of Colorado’s Grand Valley. For ticket information, visit highdesertopera.org or call (97) 523-9605 Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the DCI.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of May, 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 proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners 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. AMENDED/CORRECTED CASE NO. 2011CW130 Delta and Gunnison Counties. N. Fork of the Gunnison River, trib. to the Gunnison River. Amended Application for Changes of Water Rights and Cond. Surface Rights. Applicant: Harris Orion Investments, LLC, c/o David Hallford, Chad Lee, Balcomb & Green, P.C., P.O. Drawer 790, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602; 970-945-6546. Summary of Application: This Application seeks (a) a change in place of use, type of use, and manner of use for the Lennox Ditch that hist. irrigated lands dried up as a result of the construction of Highway 133 through Applicant’s property; (b) an alt. pt. of div. for the Lennox Ditch; and (c) confirmation of a Cond. water right for irr. of 95 acres on Applicant’s property. FIRST CLAIM Decreed water right for which change is sought: Lennox Ditch, Priorities 12, A58, and H97. Orig. Construction, Priority 12: Decreed 4/12/1901 in Case No. CA 0228, Delta County Dist. Ct., In the Matter of the Adjudication of Water Rights in Water Dist. No. 40. Date of Approp.: 5/5/1884. Amt.: 0.77 c.f.s. Use: Irr. First Enl., Priority A58: Decreed 6/23/1914 in Case No. CA0617, Delta County Dist. Ct. Date of Approp.: 5/1/1900. Amt.: 0.375 c.f.s. Use: Irr. Second Enl., Priority H97: Decreed 5/28/1937 in Case No. CA2563. Date of Approp.: 6/24/1914. Amt.: 0.98 c.f.s. Use: Irr. Legal Desc.: On the right bank of the N. Fork of the Gunnison River, at a pt. 20 rods N.-W. of the SW1/4, NW1/4, Sec. 13, S., R. 91 W., 6th PM. Desc. in C.A. Nos. 0617 and 2563 as being located on the S. bank of the N. Fork of the Gunnison River, at a pt. twenty rods N.W. of the S.W. corner of the NW1/4, Sec. 13, T. 13 S., R. 91 W., 6th PM. Can also be desc. as located within the SE1/4, NW1/4, Sec. 13, T. 13 S., R. 91 W., 6th PM at a pt. 1,820 ft. E. of the W. Sec. line and 2,360 ft. S. of the N. Sec. line of Sec. 13. Depicted on Exh. A attached to app. Street Address: Highway 133, Paonia, Colorado. Total Amt.: 2.125 c.f.s. Decreed Use: Irr. Amt. of Water Applicant Intends to Change: 0.35 c.f.s. Hist. Use: Div. records are attached as Exh. B to app. The Lennox Ditch has been used to irrigate 53 acres on Applicant’s Property, located in Sec. 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, and 27, T. 13 S., R. 91 W., 6th P.M., and Sec. 17, 19, and 20, T. 13 S., R. 90 W., 6th P.M. in Delta and Gunnison Counties. In the 1990s, Highway 133 was constructed through the Property resulting in the dry-up of 8.8 hist. irrigated acres, as depicted on Exh. C. Request for Alt. Pt of Div.: Applicant requests that the following alt. pt of div. be decreed for entire Amt. (2.125 c.f.s.) of the Lennox Ditch: Lennox Ditch – Harris Alt. Pt. of Div., a surface div. located in NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec. 14, T. 13 S., R. 91 W., 6th PM, at a pt. 265 ft. W. from the E. Sec. line and 1,260 ft. S. from the N. Sec. line of Sec. 14. Change in Type of Use: Applicant requests a change in the type of use for 0.35 c.f.s., or 11.86 consumptive AF, resulting from the dry up of 8.8 acres from irr. to irr. and aug. of future depletions occurring on Applicant’s Property. Irr. with the changed 0.35 c.f.s., or 11.86 consumptive AF, may occur anywhere within the Property, which is depicted on Exh. A. Change in Method of Use: Applicant requests to change 0.35 c.f.s., or 11.86 consumptive AF, resulting from the dry up of 8.8 acres from direct flow to direct flow and storage in ponds to be located within Applicant’s Property, as depicted on Exh. A. The hist. consumptive use credits will be stored in the ponds when such credits are avail. and water stored in the ponds may be subsequently used for irr. and/or aug. of future depletions on Applicant’s Property. Historical Use: 1) 8.8 acres were hist. irr. with the rts to be changed within the portion of Applicant’s land that was removed from irr. and dried up by the Highway 133 construction; 2) the annual irr. season hist. occurred from 4/12 to 10/31; 3) the monthly div. percentage by Priority is desc. on Exh. D; and 4) irr. consumed an annual average of 1.33 AF per acre, resulting in hist. consumptive use of 11.86 AF. A table of the monthly hist. consumptive use per irrigated acre by Priority is below.

SECOND CLAIM Structure: Lennox Ditch – Harris Alt. Pt. of Div. The Lennox Ditch, Harris Alt. Pt. of Div. will divert at SE1/4, NW1/4, Sec. 13, T. 13 S., R. 91 W., 6th PM at a pt. 1,820 ft. E. of the W. Sec. line and 2,360 ft. S. of the N. Sec. line of Sec. 13. Depicted on Exh. A. Approp.: 5/11/2011. Amt.: 1.5 c.f.s. (or 675 g.p.m.), Cond. Proposed Use: Irr. of 95 acres, as depicted on Exh. E. Remarks: The 1.5 c.f.s. is in addition to the 2.125 c.f.s. already decreed to the Lennox Ditch. Lennox Ditch – Harris Alt. Pt. of Div. located in NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec. 14, T. 13 S., R. 91 W., 6th P.M., at a pt. 265 ft. W. from the E. Sec. line and 1,260 ft. S. from the N. Sec. lines of Sec. 14. Date of initiation of Approp.: 5/11/2011. Amt.: 1.5 c.f.s, (or 675 g.p.m.), Cond. Proposed Use: Irr. of 95 acres, as depicted on Exh. E. The headgate of the Lennox Ditch is located on property owned by Fire Mountain Canal & Reservoir, P.O. Box 414, Paonia, CO 81428-0414. All other structures are located on property owned by Applicant. 13 pgs. DELTA AND GUNNISON COUNTIES. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of July, 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 certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit 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 websiteat www.courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012. 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. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of May, 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 proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners 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. 2012CW47. Applicant: Darren and Rhonda Dworsky, 41547 Cottonwood Creek Road, Crawford, CO 81415. Application for Conditional Surface Water Rights: Dworsky Wastewater Ditch 1 – NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 20, T15S, R91W, 6th PM. 1,342 feet from the north line and 1,869 feet from the east section line. Dworsky Wastewater Ditch 2 – NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 20, T15S, R91W, 6th PM. 1,445 feet from the north line and 1,307 feet from the east section line. Source: Cottonwood Creek and the North Fork of the Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 03/16/2012 for both ditches. Amount Claimed: .25 c.f.s. conditional for each ditch for irrigation of 5 acres, .5 c.f.s. total from both ditches. DELTA COUNTY. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of July, 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 certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit 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 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0054

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 29, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) DWIGHT W. ZEDIKER Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PAONIA STATE BANK Date of Deed of Trust 6/2/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/11/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 635346 Original Principal Amount $25,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $25,037.76 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A The South 25 feet of Lot 22 of the Fifth Street Addition to the Town of Paonia, Colorado. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Block 1 of Charles Vogel 1st Addition to the Town of Paonia Colorado, EXCEPTING THEREFROM The South 20 feet of said Lot 1 as conveyed to the Town of Paonia, Colorado, by deed recorded in Book 330 at Page 221. EXCEPTING THEREFROM part of Lot 5 of the Charles Vogel 1st Addition and part of Lot 22 of the Fifth Street Addition to the Town of Paonia, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 5 from which the centerline of 4th Street and Box Elder Avenue bears South 14°15'22" West 121.27 feet and considering the centerline of Box Elder Avenue to bear North, thence north 42.5 feet; thence East 125.0 feet; thence South 37.5 feet; thence West 50.0 feet; thence South 5.00 feet; thence West 75.0 feet to the point of beginning. Delta County, State of Colorado. Together with all water and water rights, ditch and ditch rights appurtenant to or used in connection therewith. Attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Also known by street and number as: 504 4TH STREET, PAONIA, CO 81428. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY

CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/29/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Marek, David A #8388 David A. Marek PO Box 1387, Paonia, CO 8142-81387 (970) 5275353 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # PSB/ZEDIKER ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

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. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of May, 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 proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water

right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners 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. 2012CW49 (REF NO. 05CW231) DELTA COUNTY 1. Applicant: Nicholas T. Lambrakos, 35287 Hanson Mesa Road, Hotchkiss CO 81419 970-872-2355, by Aaron R. Clay, P.O. Box 38, Delta CO 81416, 970-874-9777. APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE 2. Name of Structure: Lambrakos Springs 3. Date of Original Decree: June 6, 2006, Case No. 05CW231 Court: Water Division No. 4. 4. Legal Description of decreed point of diversion: In the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4, Section 20, Township 14 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M., 2510 feet north of the south section line and 2514 feet east of the west section line. 5. Date of Appropriation: May 31, 2000. 6. Amount: .033 c.f.s. 7. Use: Domestic in two single family residences and the irrigation of one acre. 8. Source of Water: Springs tributary to the North Fork of the Gunnison River. 9. Claims for diligence: The springs have been developed and the water piped to the location of use. A mobile home has been set at that location, but a filter system and tank need installed before the water can be piped into the mobile home. DELTA COUNTY. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of July, 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 certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit 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 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0056 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 4, 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) CURTIS D. BOWERS AND MEGAN A. BOWERS FKA MEGAN A. WARREN Original Beneficiary(ies) CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust 11/23/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/9/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 586247 Original Principal Amount $102,588.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $102,595.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description ALL THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 11, AND ALL OF LOTS 12 AND 13, CURTIS AND COWELL RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS A, B, C, AND D, BLOCK 4, PLAT A, TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 150 NW 4TH STREET, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of

sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/04/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9696.02682 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Delta, will receive sealed bids at the City of Delta Public Works Department, 360 Main Street, Delta, Colorado, for the 2012 Concrete Replacement Project until 2:00 P.M. on June 21, 2012. A bid opening will not be conducted. The project generally consists of replacing sidewalk, performing ramp upgrades and replacing a small amount of vertical curb and gutter at sites identified throughout the City. All work will be managed under the direction of the City of Delta Public Works Department. The Contract Documents will be available beginning June 6, 2012. The Contract Documents may be obtained in person, at the following location from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays: City of Delta Public Works 360 Main Street Delta, CO 81416 The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, as determined by the statement of qualifications and the bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to accept the bid by a competent bidder that will result in the lowest cost to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid without disclosing the reason therefore. No bids may be withdrawn after the opening of bids, without consent of City of Delta, for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of bids. The successful bidder or bidders will be required to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds equal to the full amount of each bid or proposal. All bids must be submitted in writing on the forms provided, and must be signed by the bidder or his duly authorized agent. Published in the Delta County Independent June 6 and 13, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources, LLC, P.O. Box 483, Paonia, CO, 81428, has submitted a complete application for a technical revision to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety for its approved Bowie No. 2 Mine, mining permit no. C-1996-083. The proposed revision will approve the installation of ten gob vent holes and the drilling of three exploration holes. One gob vent hole and a portion of its access road are located on BLM managed surface. Nine gob vent holes and one exploration hole are located on Bowie Resources, LLC surface. Two exploration holes and associated access roads are located on surface owned by Turkey Track, LLC. The mine facilities are located north of State Highway 133B near the town of Bowie, CO. A pump station, three sediment ponds and unit train loadout are located south of State Highway 133B. The Fire Mountain Canal is located south of the mine facilities and north of the unit train loadout. The North Fork of the Gunnison River is located south of the mine permit boundary. The proposed mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie Quadrangle map within the following sections. Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 2: SW/4NW/4,SW/4 Sec. 3: ALL Sec. 4: ALL Sec. 5: S/2SE/4, SE/4SW/4, S/2NE/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NW/4NE/4SE/4, E/2SW/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NE/4SE/4 Sec. 6: lots 5, 6, 7, SW/4NE/4, SE/4NW/4, E/2SW/4, SE/4 Sec. 7: ALL Sec. 8: NE/4, W/2 , W/2SE/4** Sec. 9: NE/4, NW/4, SE/4, NE/2SW/4, SE/4SW/4, NE/4SW/4SW/4 Sec. 10: ALL Sec. 11: SW/4, NW/4 Sec. 14: NW/4 except that portion south of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way Sec. 15: NE/4, NW/4, NW/4SE/4 Portions of the N/2SE/4, SW/4SE/4, S/2SW/4, excluding all privately held lands not owned or controlled by Bowie Resources LLC or the

Union Pacific Railroad. Sec. 16: N/2NE/4 Sec. 17: NW/4, W/2NE/4 Sec. 18: Lots 1,2, NE1⁄4, E/2NW/4 Sec. 22: Portion of NW/4NW/4, on lands owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Township 13 South, Range 92West, 6th PM Sec. 1: SE/4 Sec. 12: lots 1,2,7,8,9, and 10 Township 12 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 27: SW/4, S/2SE/4, S/2 NE/4SE/4, S/2NW/4SE/4 Sec. 28: E/2 SE/4 Sec. 33: Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10,11, 12, 14, 15, 16, SE/4NW/4, S/2NE/4, NE/4NE/4 Sec. 34: ALL Sec. 35: SW/4 Lot 18, NW/4 Lot 19 *North of Deer Trail Ditch The current Bowie No. 2 Mine permit contains 8,301 acres of land, 4,637 acres of private surface and 3,664 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the permit area encompass 1,957 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 6,344 acres. A copy of the proposed revision is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 Third Street, Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567. Written comments regarding this application may be submitted to and additional information may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety at the above address. Written comments must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety within 10 days after the date of this publication in order to be considered. Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NORMA EVELYN VOLK, a/k/a NORMA E. VOLK, a/k/a NORMA VOLK, Deceased Case Number 12PR48 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 October 8, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Dean Lampton Person Giving Notice PO Box 250 Paonia CO 81428 Attorney for Personal Representative Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE RMSER Head Start participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the Basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 8778339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. RMSER Heat Start participara en el Programa de Comida para Adultos y ninos/as De acurerdo con las leyes Federales y las politicas del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, USDA seqún sus siglas en inglés, se le prohíbe a esta institución la discriminación por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o discapacidad. Para presentar una queja de discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, a llame al 202-720-5964 (voz y TDD). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos. Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

DELTA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS DELTA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BIDS ASPHALT AND ROAD OILS The Board of Delta County Commissioners is now accepting bids for various asphalt & emulsion road oils etc. for Delta County as follows: Product Approx. Amount HFMS-2 10 Tankers - Chip Seal Oil (price per ton) HFMS2-P 2 Tankers - Chip Seal Oil - (price per ton) PG58-28 30 Tankers Asphalt (price per ton) SS-1 4,000 Gallons – Emulsion (price per ton) AEP 2,000 Gallons – Asphalt Emulsion Prime (price per ton) Delta County currently picks up the Emulsion Oils as needed. Prices are to be quoted as FOB Plant/ Refinery (please specificy the location of the plant/refinery. Bidders may obtain Bidding Documents at the Administration office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta,

Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Bids must be submitted on County forms. Biders may also obtain bidding documents through the Delta County website at www. deltacounty.com. Deadline for submitting bids is 9:30 a.m. June 19, 2012. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. For further information please call Carolyn Clemens at 874-2101 or email cclemens@deltacounty.com. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids if the Board feels it is in the best interest of the County. Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

REQUEST FOR BIDS GAS & DIESEL DELTA COUNTY The Board of Delta County Commissioners is now accepting bids for gasoline & diesel fuel for Delta County. Bidders may obtain Bidding Documents at the Administration office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Bids must be submitted on County forms. Biders may also obtain bidding documents through the Delta County website at www. deltacounty.com. Deadline for submitting bids is 9:00 a.m. June 19, 2012. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids if the Board feels it is in the best interest of the County. For further information please call Carolyn Clemens at 874-2101. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DELTA COUNTY R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

DELTA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION FOR COUNTY ROADS The Board of Delta County Commissioners is now accepting bids for Magnesium Chloride, which will be applied by the Delta County Road and Bridge Departments for dust control of County Roads. The Magnesium Chloride is to be in liquid form, 30 Percent Solution Minimum. Bidders may obtain Bidding Documents at the office of the Delta County Administrator, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Bids must be submitted on County forms any additional information may be attached. Quantities of MgCL2 is estimated and the unit price is to govern for the amount of MgCL2 actually purchased. All bids shall be marked “DUST CONTROL BID ENCLOSED” on the face of the envelope and hand delivered or mailed to the Administration office at the above mentioned address no later than 9:45 a,m., June 19, 2012 . Bids will be opened at that time and considered at a regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Prices are to reflect delivery F.O.B. Delta, Colorado. Delivery will be to the Delta County District 1 Shop located at 1888 G Road, Delta, CO 81416, or to the Delta County District 3 Shop located at Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Bid prices must be good for at least the 2012 construction season. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informalities; to accept the bid which, in its judgment, best serves the interest of the County. For further information please call Carolyn Clemens at (970) 8742101. Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

Delta County Public Notice Request for Bids Culvert Pipe 2012 The Board of Delta County Commissioners is now accepting bids for galvanized corrugated metal pipe, reinforced concrete pipe and polyethylene pipe for culverts. Bid specifications and County Bid Forms may be picked up at the Delta County Administration Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado, 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Bids must be submitted on County Forms. Deadline for submitting bids is 9:00 a.m. June 26, 2012, at which time they will be publicly opened in Room 234. Bids will be presented to the County Commissioners for consideration at a regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids if the Board feels it is in the best interest of the County. For further information please call Carolyn Clemens at 874-2101. BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 2012.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

S ERVICE D IRECTORY THE FINEST SERVICES IN DELTA COUNTY

If you are looking for a dependable business to provide a service to you, look no further. The businesses below are some of the best in their field and can provide you with what you are looking for. Delta County’s finest Services advertise in the Delta County Independent Service Directory. Give them a call and let them know you read about them in the Delta County Independent. ACUPUNCTURE

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DOORS & WINDOWS

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Call Dan Hudson at

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No matter what your printing needs, we can get the job done. LETTERHEADS • ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS • FLYERS SOFTWARE COMPATIBLE FORMS CARBONLESS FORMS INVOICES • LASER CHECKS APPOINTMENT CARDS • PAYROLL CHECKS • LABELS BROCHURES • NEWSLETTERS BOOKLETS • INVITATIONS

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Cedaredge

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401 Meeker St., Delta, CO 81416 970-874-4421

STORAGE

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INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL PRINTING DIVISION 401 Meeker St. 874-4421 Delta, CO FAX: 874-4424 printing@deltacountyindependent.com

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Delta Self Storage Delta's Hometown Storage Company • 2 Convenient Locations • Ask About Our Monthly Specials

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872-4181 14129 3100 Rd. • Hotchkiss

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480 Riley Lane Delta

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B A C K P A G E

Quality in . . . quality out! Photos by Tamie Meck

Lance Hanson describes the distillation process at Peak Spirits headquarters.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

nna and Lance Hanson don’t know who nominated their business, Peak Spirits, for a James Beard Foundation award last spring. But it’s a tremendous honor, said Lance, who was nominated in the Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional category, given to a winemaker, brewer or spirits producer who “has had significant impact on the wine and spirit industry nationwide.” Only four distillers made the list of 20 semifinalists, and Peak Spirits, the sole Colorado nominee in the category, was among them. “We were definitely the dark horse,” said Hanson. They didn’t win, but the nomination puts the Hansons, who also make organic wines under the Jack Rabbit Hill label, in good company among the nation’s finest distillers and winemakers. And it wasn’t their first national recognition. Peak Spirits’ CapRock Gin and CapRockVodka received the 2012 Good Food Awards, which honors creators of food and drink “that is delicious, respectful of the environment, and connected to communities and cultural traditions.” Some of the biggest names in organic and sustainable agriculture, including Alice Waters and Michael Pollan, are involved in the awards. And it is those values that the Hansons had in mind 11 years ago when they made a drastic lifestyle change. They left their professional careers after 15 years in California, Anna as a teacher and Lance in the software industry, purchased arable acreage on the west end of Redlands Mesa, and settled in to produce organic wines and raise their children, Hadley and Evan. It turned out to be a good thing. “We really wanted to farm, to do something that tied us to the land,” said Lance. It was a dive off the deep end, since neither had experience in farming or wine-making. “We weren’t pursuing this fantasy and not understanding the real risks and difficulties involved.” They immersed themselves in the business, taking an online wine-making course, researching, and networking with other professionals. Lots of networking. “Looking back on it, we wouldn’t do it any other way.” Their timing was good. The Slow Food movement was awakening, and the concepts of locally-grown artisan food and drink and “know your farmer” were gaining traction. In 2002, despite a drought, they had a small harvest and made their first Jack Rabbit Hill wines. Early one Saturday morning in June 2003, and with the help of Paonia farmer Jack D’orio, they sold their first wine, a bottle of Red Barn, at the Aspen Farm-

Lance Hanson explains how storing barrels of Jack Rabbit Hill wines below-grade naturally keeps them cool year-round. Hanson, who also owns Peak Spirits distillery, refers to himself as a “garagiste,” a French word referring to an innovative group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France. ers Market. “We remember that,” said Lance. “That was the turning point.” Word was out that Delta County was producing worldclass wines, and people came to see for themselves, purchasing estate wines from the area’s growing number of small vineyards and wineries. Since they are located off the main path, they couldn’t rely on walk-in sales. They needed a way to move product. The Hansons knew they had something valuable, and much of that value was held in “the story behind the bottle,” of bucking conventional trends and growing without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. With a background in marketing, Lance took the product and the story to buyers in the high-end markets and restaurants, and was “surprisingly successful.” Despite being a start-up, they sold out every year. “It just seemed like our restaurant buyers really dialed into that,” said Lance. Restaurants now account for about 85 percent of their sales. The Hansons also elected to eschew commercial yeasts and let the fruits ferment naturally. The process takes longer, but they believe the result is a higher-quality product. In 2004, they re-evaluated the business and realized that one bad year, one more drought, would be devastating. They could plant more grapes and concentrate solely on growing the wine business, “Or we could mitigate our risks somewhat,” said Lance. They decided on spirits, with an emphasis on eaux de vie, or waters of life — dry, un-aged fruit brandies and grappa, an aromatic, grapebased brandy. Definitely a niche market, said Lance, but with potential. They found world-class sources of certified-organic fruit — peaches, pears, apples, cherries — at nearby Ela Farms and Gunnison River Farms. They

purchased a distiller and began networking. Not much information is published on distilling, since federal law prohibits distilling alcohol for personal consumption. Making eaux de vie is tricky, so they turned to Jorg Rupf, a German distiller known for bringing the craft to America, and who would later join Peak Spirits on the list of finalists for the James Beard awards. In August 2005, they went through a few small but successful trial runs and Peak Spirits was born. In 2008, they added CapRock Gin and CapRock Vodka. Despite growing, they remained true to the belief that their deeply organic methods and the use of premium ingredients in their products set them apart, and ultimately led to their award nominations. The source of products is of growing concern to consumers, and wineries work hard to educate the public on their grapes. But there hasn’t been a lot of discussion about the product sources when it comes to spirits, which are often made from genetically-modified ingredients, said Lance. To key in on this and further set them apart, the Hansons turned to biodynamics in their farming practices, which emphasize the use of manures and composts for fertilizer and pest management. Now, their sheep, cows and chickens are part of the loop that creates a healthy and sustainable system. Their three dogs and two cats help control predators and other pests without poisons. “That’s how we bring fertility into the soil,” said Lance. “It’s surprising how well it works.” While getting the fruit to the point of distillation takes much time, the actual process takes less than two hours. But a lot happens in that time, explained Hanson, who

sees the process from a culinary perspective. By adding key ingredients to the mash and through constant temperature control, the spirit’s “character” is formed. As the “run” nears its end, the distillate becomes more astringent and less pleasing to the palate and is not used in the final product. But it’s a valuable product to makers of tinctures — a market the Hansons hadn’t even considered. The spirit flows crystalclear from the spout, and a highly pure water, which comes from a cap-rock formation of basalt located at 10,500 feet on the Grand Mesa, is used in the final process. Lance demonstrates by pouring CapRock Gin, which is infused with lavender, pink rosebuds and other aromatics, over ice and invites a sniff. Definitely lavender and roses. This is a “new Western gin,” explains Hanson. “Different from London Dry . . . We think this is a very interesting way to do gin, because it’s going to appeal to people who are on the fence.” The Hansons make use of the Internet through their websites and Facebook page to get the word out. Business has picked up since the award nominations, and the company, which currently provides four full-time jobs, is poised to grow. But the Hansons want it to grow at a manageable pace. While they are quickly making their way into major markets and restaurants across the country and in Europe, they’re also still available at local markets and at Jack Rabbit Hill Farms. Visitors are urged to call ahead. The Hansons would like

CapRock Gin flows as clear as water from the distillery at Peak Spirits. All of the ingredients that go into Peak Spirits and Jack Rabbit Hill are traceable to organic sources. to add more staff, and are working to increase production space. They continue to look for new and innovative ways to expand, and recently began growing hops to sell to organic breweries, although they might experiment with hops infusions. But they aren’t interested in becoming the next Madison Avenue brand or getting so big that the company loses its soul, said Lance. “The authentic approach that we’ve taken, we want it to always be that way.”

CapRock Gin is one of several distillates made by Lance and Anna Hanson of Peak Spirits. The Hansons use only organic ingredients, and the water in their spirits is naturally filtered through a basalt cap-rock formation located at 10,500 feet in elevation on nearby Grand Mesa.