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Cedaredge Don’t miss the Serenity Run photos ...See Page 9

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Old friends of International Serenity Run welcomed back Cedaredge home to 24 years of ISR By Lindy J. Gwinn Mountain Valley News staff

Maybe they should check on house numbers with ATVs ...See Page 10

Montrose Montrose Look at our special Montrose business section ...See Pages 12 & 13

Delta County Fair Check out the early stuff ...See Page 8

Law enforcement New police blotter format ...See Page 16

Gene and Judy Welch, owners of the Tri-R Motel in Cedaredge, had a full house on Wednesday. Their motel quickly filled with people who participate in the annual Serenity Run. Other lodging accommodations also found themselves filled to capacity. For 24 of the last 26 years, Cedaredge has been the home of the International Serenity Run. It’s not hard to tell that the people in Cedaredge have come to enjoy the run almost as much as the participants. Friendships have developed between the motorcyclists and the community. Sharon and Lynn Grotrian are one of the local couples that have made lasting friends with participants of the ISR. “I take the week off work for this. We have friends that © MVN 2011

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Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Around the Region . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6 Delta County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7-8 Cedaredge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10 Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11 Experience Montrose . . . . . . . . .Page 12 Experience Montrose . . . . . . . . .Page 13 Delta County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15 Blotters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . .Page 17 Births . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 18-19 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21 Business Directory . . . . . . . . .Pages 22-23 Paonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24

Local businessman Merl Lynch leads the 2011 Serenity Run Parade on Saturday. MVN Staff Photo by Lindy J. Gwinn

Forest Service gets City support to stay put By Dani Gruber

It is that time of year when countless families enjoy camping and fishing on Forest Service property. Few appreciate the economic beauty of having the Forest Service offices located locally. For Delta County, that beauty is a financial one. The City of Delta provided a formal letter of support to keep the Forest Service offices in Delta, Colorado. The Forest Service

has applied for funding to build a new office building and equipment storage facility in Delta. Their current lease ends in 2013 and the building they currently occupy needs upgrades. The fear is that with government cutbacks running rampant, the costs of maintaining the local office will lose national support and offices will be consolidated in another location. Such a move would have a detrimental impact on the City and County of Delta. “Typically, what we do

when our lease expires, is to either try to come up with the dollars to come up with a Forest Service owned facility or go with another lease. Our leases are generally 20 year leases,” said Forest Service Supervisor Charlie Richmond, adding that he hoped to keep the offices in Delta. “We have 165-170 employees on the forest, six offices with the headquarters in Delta. We have 65 employees in Delta. Our families have done well, and

the kids have done well in the schools in Delta. Our people are little league coaches, and active in the churches and community. We also bring actual revenue to Delta,” said Richmond. Delta Mayor Mary Cooper said the Forest Service injects over $2 million annually into the community through purchasing local goods and services. Additionally, their annual local payroll exceeds $5 Continued on Page 11

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Dear Editor: Did you hear? Bob Cox said that Lindy Gwinn said that Reg Cridler said “Those Mennonites are a Communist community‌â€?  Then he called Cridler a bigot and worse. Wow! That Cridler, I’m not surprised. You know, he’s a real _____ (fill in the blanks). Some at the meeting immediately jumped on the train of defamation by clucking “Yes, I was at the meeting and I didn’t hear it, but it must be true.â€?  True? Why?  It must be true because it was printed as an editorial written by a once honest, fair, and creditable editor of Mountain Valley News. It must be true because it paints a juicy, negative picture of one who passionately defends his property rights against a trespasser who is claiming to be allowed by law to trespass. It must be true because

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we can now shift the debate from being logical to bashing the immediate neighbor of one of the chicken farms, thus getting support for our view. Sure, if we can disgrace Cridler, our argument will look better.  It is sad that people I know, I like, and admire have lowered themselves to this mud-slinging tactic, one used historically by groups not condoned nor admired by these same people. They now gleefully add fuel to the Cox editorial by passing it along and adding a few more ‘opinion’ and ‘perceptions’ on the way, just to make sure it is really inflammatory.  The reporter did a follow up interview with Cridler, possibly seeking malicious grist for her story. Why didn’t she ask about the WORD she claims she heard? Did she know or even care that Cridler was speaking from prepared notes? Did she know the word written on his notes was Congrega-

tional, and the word he said under the pressure of the moment was “COMMUNALâ€? not Communist? Is it possible she heard something she thought she heard, a word that was shocking enough to block any further listening? Why did Cox jump on this story and write a scathing editorial without further validation? Why did he choose to admonish someone he does not know based on hearsay from a meeting he didn’t attend? Was there a recorded audio of that statement? Is the Cridler statement a part of the official transcript? Did he check? That doesn’t sound like the Bob Cox I know. He owes Reg Cridler an apology.  This type of reporting is disgusting and has always been disgusting. Facts are facts. To assume is to make an ASS out of U and ME. Adding fuel to the editorial

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Movies have been made about them. Songs have been sung about them. They have been forums for reunions, celebrations and carnival rides. County fairs are for everyone, and yet they are unique to the agricultural heritage of rural America. Most people who live and work in rural America are keenly aware of what it takes to make a county fair happen, but many have no idea how much work and dedication go into that one week of going public. Parents, children, 4H leaders and FFA members work year around for the opportunity to display the fruits of their efforts. Fair boards, county employees and an untold number of support people work tirelessly behind the scenes for one week of revelry. It is important that we all take a few minutes to thank everyone for what they do. We certainly appreciate their efforts. Walking among the many exhibits, viewing the prize animals and talking to those involved gives us a sense of community, and nothing says community like a county fair. Of course, the two major organizations we think of when we go to the fair are the 4H and the FFA. The 4H is celebrating its 101st year in Delta County this year, but the organization is traced back to 1902 when A.B. Graham organized some small clubs dedicated the advancement of agricultural practices. The FFA was founded in 1928 and focuses on leadership, personal growth and career success. FFA members often become major figures in the leadership of our country. We have said before, and always want it known that, given the choice between two otherwise equal prospects for employment, we will always pick the one that has organizational experience in things like 4H and FFA. We know that they have already proven their ability to perform and become team players. And behind every one of these dedicated young people is a family of equally dedicated individuals. And let us not forget those members of the fair board and the many dedicated employees of the county. These people work extra hard preparing for fair week. The best way to acknowledge all this work and dedication is to attend the fair. Stop and talk to some of the exhibitors. Take and extra few minutes to shake a hand and engage in a conversation. See you at the fair.

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Powderhorn resort sells at auction By Bob Cox Mountain Valley News staff

Andy Daly, Ken Gart and Thomas Gart filed articles of organization papers with the Colorado Secretary of State on August 2. Two days later the new partnership, Powderhorn Partners LLC, bought Powderhorn Resort. With Daly leading the bidding process, the new company purchased the resort and its assets for $577,500 and followed up with the high bid of $800,000 for 700 acres of development property located below the main resort. Both of the Garts were also present. There were 24 registered bidders. In all, the six auction blocks brought just over $2 million. The nearby Wildwood Inn sold for $247,500; a price many have said is a bargain. Daly is no newcomer to the Colorado skiing industry. He first worked for Aspen Highlands in the early 1970s and was CEO of Vail Associates, which later became Vail Resorts. He also has been associated with other ski areas in Colorado, California and Wyoming. He presently operates a real estate investment company. Reportedly, he has never skied the Powderhorn. The Gart brothers name is also a long-time recognized name in Colorado.

Š MVN 2011 New Powderhorn Resort owners Andy Daly, Ken Gart and Tom Gart say they intend to provide the capital necessary to make the resort a player in Colorado’s skiing industry. The trio bought the resort under the auspices of newly formed Powderhorn Partners, LLC. MVN File photo

They owned and operated the famous Gart Brothers stores. Vail Resorts bought a significant portion of the Gart owned Specialty Sport Ventures a little more than one year ago. The auction was held after owners Steve Bailey and Dean Skalla decided it was time to move on. “The owners are in their 70s and they want to retire,� spokesperson Sara Allen said of the auction when the news of it broke last June. She said that Bailey and Skalla wanted to sell the property in a timely manner so new owners would have some time to market and plan for the 2011-2012 ski

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PACE celebrates expansion with visit from national VOA pres It’s been seven years since the president of Volunteers of America has visited Eckert, where Senior CommUnity Care, a program under the umbrella of VOA, is located. Mike King, the president of the national organization, was on hand last week for a ribbon cutting ceremony on a building addition at the center. King was in town from Alexandria, Va., along with Tom Turnbull, the chief operating officer with VOA, and Wayne Olson, the vice president of operations. The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting to celebrate the addition. A new medical clinic, recreation space, therapy gym and administrative offices now reside at the center on Hwy. 65. The addition was completed in late June. “The need for this program [PACE] in our communities has made necessary the expansion of both locations, with a clinic expansion in Montrose just

recently completed and now the opening of the new addition here,� said Eva Veitch, the director of outreach for VOA, at the ceremony. “Welcome to the new and improved home of Senior CommUnity Care in Delta County.� The large crowd that gathered came not only for a ribbon cutting ceremony, but to celebrate the success of the PACE program and the economic boon which Senior CommUnity Care offers Delta County. “We pump a lot of money into the community,� said center director Dorothy Pew. “We’re an economic driver. We create jobs and we do the best we can to spend our money locally.� Local medical supply vendors and physicians are utilized through the PACE program, Pew said. SCC is the provider of PACE — the Program of AllInclusive Care for the Elderly — of Western Colorado. PACE provides medical care for elderly program participants as well as takes care of financial matters for them. “We’re like an insurance

company that also offers medical care,� Pew explained. In the three years PACE has been offered in Delta and Montrose counties, the program has swelled to 200 participants. The local program is the fastest-growing rural PACE program in the country. VOA uses the Delta and Montrose County program as a model for other rural programs across the U.S. “At this point, after three years, we have to stop and recognize the accomplishments of the program,� Olson said, and added that the 200-participant number was “remarkable.� The next highest PACE program in the U.S. has 80 participants, he said. He presented a plaque to Pew and to Pam Cook, the PACE executive director, in honor of the building and program expansion and for the threeyear milestone. “We will continue to grow and expand services to meet and exceed the needs of seniors in Western Colorado,� he finished.

Š MVN 2011 Mike King, the president and CEO of Volunteers of America, was at Senior CommUnity Care in Eckert last week for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the building addition. He and Vanette Hambeck cut the red velvet ribbon. Hambeck was the one of the first Delta County participants in the PACE program when it started here three years ago. The two held hands during a brief speech by Eva Veitch. “Look at her holding hands with the ‘pres’!â€? Vietch said. “I’m smart,â€? Hambeck replied, grinning. MVN Staff Photo by Kami Collins

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L ETTERS Continued from page 2 is mean and unfair. The issue of whether a chicken egg farm should be allowed or not should be decided on the basis of rights and freedom, not by a stupid food fight about who said what about whom. There is a lot of folks out there who should be ashamed of themselves; those who perpetuated the slander and those who decided it is their civic duty to call Cridler and leave obscene and derogatory messages and threats. Shame on all of you.

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Dear Editor: My husband Jim and I, with the Western Slope Constitutional Patriots, have promoted Constitution Week on a float that was in the Paonia and Delta parades recently. The float won third place (out of 50) in the Delta parade. We have been gathering signatures to present to the Delta County Superintendant, the school board, and the curriculum director. This request asks that they facilitate the teaching about our founders, the Constitution and how it came to be all five days of Constitution Week, Sept. 19-23. We have been informed by the Superintendant that the same things that were done last year will happen this year—the teachers will decide what to do but it will probably be just one day and probably will be showing a movie. We are hoping and praying the people who signed our request (and those of you who haven’t seen it yet to sign it) will be at the school board meeting Aug. 18, at the Performing Arts Center (9th and Grand) at 7 p.m. People often say “one person” can’t do much. There was “one person” who caused abortion to become legal (although she

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didn’t have an abortion). There was “one woman” (an atheist) who got prayer removed from our schools—and we have seen what both of these things have done to our country. We are asking that “one person” come to the meeting; then we are asking that another “one person” come to the meeting; and another “one person”… Hopefully with enough “one person,” the silent sound of YOU will become a roar! You will silently draw a line in the sand. We know our country is off track. For a very long time, America has gotten off the course our Founding Fathers set for us by their beliefs and principles. Most people don’t know the rich heritage that is theirs by our God-inspired Constitution and more. Read stories about the founders, the bullet-proof George Washington, George Whitefield and more. Please be at the meeting to give the message (by your presence). We want to get back on course, the chartered course meant to keep America free and protected by God. Will you be “one person”? You won’t be alone.

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face Creek Valley Historical Society are always admitted free. We also extend SPECIAL THANKS to all who volunteered to help make this event possible:

• all our loyal volunteers who worked so long and hard

• the bakers for their wonderful desserts

• Howard Johnson Motel, Cedaredge

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Dear Editor: The Surface Creek Valley Historical Society’s 2011 Annual Ice Cream Social was a huge success. We would like to say thank you to everyone for their generous donations as they stopped in to satisfy their sweet tooth. Proceeds from this fundraising event are greatly appreciated and will help us to continue to make improvements to the Pioneer Town Museum. Community support is what makes it possible for us to provide this attraction for the public to enjoy. If you haven’t visited the museum lately, take a couple of hours and enjoy a self-guided tour at your leisure. Members of the Sur-

Thanks to the Delta County Housing Authority and landlords in our community, many of our apartment buildings are now smoke-free. To learn more about smoke-free housing, contact the Delta County Tobacco Education Coalition at: (970) 874-2517 or www.deltacounty.com/tobaccofree

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In persequentes Salvelinus fontinalis

The Sportsman’s Corner By Bob Cox Mountain Valley News staff

www.twitter.com/completeangler Noli anxius. I am not going to attempt to write this entire column in Latin. What little Latin I learned as a young Catholic has long been buried in the depths of my memory and covered up with worthwhile knowledge, but for some reason, some of the scientific names of animals and plants stayed with me over the years. Salvelinus fontinalis is the scientific name of the brook trout, which although it is part of the salmon family, is more like a char than a salmon. “In persequentes� simply means “in pursuit.�

Now that we got that junk out of the way, let’s go fishing. In the appendix of the original version of Izaac Walton’s Compleat Angler, Walton referred to the brook trout that were angled for in America. He talked about the relatively small size in America as opposed to those in England. He wrote that he had seen a brook trout that weighed an ounce or two over five pounds and apologized for recognizing the fish at all because, â€œâ€Śshamefull to tell (it) had been caught through the ice near Newburgh.â€? Walton

Expect delays on remote forest road Those traveling Anderson Reservoir Road (Forest Road #105) may experience delays lasting two or more hours beginning in mid-August. Forest Service Road Maintenance and Mesa County Road Crews will be working on drainage issues and other preparation work to ready the road for mobile rock crushing. The Anderson Reservoir road runs relatively parallel to the Lands End Road (Forest Road #100) on top of the Grand Mesa. Road work is expected to last through the first part of October. For additional information, contact Cindi Range, Grand Valley Ranger District, (970) 263-5808.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to travel to a beautiful part of Northwest Colorado and experience some of the nation’s best BBQ as more than 50 competitors from Florida to California duke it out for Grand Champion bragging rights. This event is a Kansas City Barbecue Society and Rocky Mountain BBQ Association sanctioned event.

A nice mess of brook trout from a high mountain lake, a frying pan with plenty of bacon grease, some fried potatoes and a few memories make for a delightful evening meal. Photos by Bob Cox

claimed the brook trout in England often weighed ten pounds or more. Oh, but to have a ten pound brookie. In years past there were several high altitude lakes where one could catch large brook trout. Certainly, I never saw one close to ten pounds, but I saw and caught numerous brook trout that went over two pounds, and that is a big brook trout in my book. One of my favorite spots to catch the big brookies used to be Buckhorn Lakes. Several years ago the management of the lakes changed and stocking of lots of rainbows kept the putand-take fishermen happy, but we slowly lost the prime brook trout fishery. That is

now changing. The brookies are back and they are starting to grow. Brook trout can live up to seven years and they are very prolific. A female brook lays several hundred eggs each year. She usually builds her redds in deep clear water and lays the eggs in late August and September. The eggs do not hatch until the next spring. They reproduce so well that they often have over populated the lakes and streams in which they were introduced. To help the situation, the DOW set rules allowing ten brook trout under ten inches long in addition to the regular bag limit of trout. As far as eating is con-

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cerned, I very seldom take home a rainbow. I will keep a German brown and I will always keep enough brookies for a meal. At the risk of upstaging those fine ladies that supply recipes for this publication, let me tell you how to fix a brook trout: First of all, cook what you catch. I never freeze them. I only take home what we can eat. Fixing is simple and even better if it is done next to the lake or stream. Clean the fish thoroughly. I take the heads off. There is something weird about having my food look back at me. Then, I fry up about a pound of bacon. Keep one strip of partially cooked bacon for each of the fish. Crisp up the rest and crumble it into some fried potatoes, which will be the side dish. Next, spice up some corn meal with some salt, pepper and garlic powder. Roll the fish in the corn meal, place the partially cooked bacon strip in the body cavity and fry them up in a cast iron skillet. My recent trip to Buckhorn yielded me a nice mess. I gave a couple away and chowed down on the rest. Life is not much better than that.

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Delta County child shot while handling firearm By Lindy J. Gwinn Mountain Valley News staff

Delta County Coroner Kevin Lucy has completed his investigation into the manner and cause of death of 13-year-old Jean Paul LaBossiere. Lucy determined that the cause of death was a gunshot to the head. He also ruled the death a homicide. In a press release sent out on Aug. 2, Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee said that, although the boy’s death was ruled a homicide, that ruling does not imply that the death could not have been accidental. The Delta County Sheriff’s office will continue to investigate the incident to determine whether or not a crime was committed. At this time no one has been charged or arrested in this case. On July 28 at about 2:10 p.m. Delta County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the address on J80 Road near

Hotchkiss when they got a call from the 911 dispatch center regarding an accidental shooting. LaBossiere was shot when he and another child were looking at a .22 caliber revolver in the home of a family member. Reportedly, the gun was accidentally discharged. According to McKee, the child was flown to Saint Mary’s Hospital by helicopter where he underwent surgery. According to a witness close to the family, the child was taken off life support early Friday morning. The child died on July 30 at Saint Mary’s. A memorial was held at Cedaredge Middle School for LaBossiere August 4. Donations can be made to the family through an account set up for Jean Paul LaBossiere “Junior� at Surface Creek Bank in Cedaredge.

Book donations needed The Friends of the Cedaredge Library are now taking book donations for our AppleFest Book Sale. Please drop off your books at the library during business hours. We appreciate books that are clean and in good condition. Remember we can not take magazines, encyclopedias, text books, or condensed books. Thanks for all your past donations.

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The fair is coming! The fair is coming! Actually, the Delta County Fair is already here. Starting July 28, with the 4H revue, then on to the shooting sports contest on July 30 and the wall party on Auust 5. Then came Sunday, August 7, when all those future rodeo cowboys and cowgirls gave the arena a workout in the Pee Wee Division of the Junior Rodeo. Some just held on and closed their eyes, others did their best imitations

of the Pony Express riders of yesteryear. All of the young ones displayed great courage and enthusiasm. Don’t miss the rest of

the fair. As a courtesy of Mountain Valley News and the High Country Shopper, we are providing a copy of the schedule of events.

Photo courtesy of Elena Drazev (RIGHT) Whoa! Selbi Shenold, 12, of Prairie Rangers 4H Club put her horse through its paces in the trail class at the Delta County Fair, held August 8. The fair will continue all week in Hotchkiss. Photo by Dani Gruber

Welcome to the

2011 DELTA COUNTY FAIR! Theme: “Treasure the Tradition”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 28 6:00 PM 4-H Style Revue at Delta Center for Performing Arts

SATURDAY, JULY 30 8:00 AM Shooting Sports Contest Delta County 4-H Range, Eckert 1:00 PM Delta County Fair & Rodeo Queen Contest at Heritage Hall

(LEFT) Scrub-a-dub-dub! Pepper Reher, 12, of the Get-RDone 4-H Club had his horse Goldy shined to a high gloss for the Delta County Fair. Goldy even got a mani-pedi (manicure/pedicure) and had her hooves polished to a high shine. Photo by Dani Gruber

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 6:00 PM Decorate Club Wall Party

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 8:00 AM Pee Wee Division of the Junior Rodeo 9:00 AM Dutch Oven Cooking Contest 10:00 AM Junior Rodeo – 4-H/FFA Ranch Horse Events to Follow Junior Rodeo

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 DELTA COUNTY MONDAY NIGHT AT THE FAIR 8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show - Both Arenas w/Written Test 9:00 AM 4-H Heritage Hall Exhibits Interview Judging (must have appointed time) 7:00 PM TEAM ROPING SADDLE SHOOT-OUT 8:00 PM Poultry & Rabbits in Place

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 8:00 AM Entry Office & Heritage Hall Open for Open Class Entries 9:00 AM Rabbit Show - 4-H/FFA & OPEN 9:00 AM Dairy Cow Show 11:00 AM 4-H Fashion Revue - Events Center 1:00 PM Poultry Show - 4-H/FFA & OPEN 2:00 PM 4–H Dog Obedience Show - Event Center 4:00 PM Dairy Goats in Place 4:30 PM Alpaca Open Show - Event Center 5:00 PM Dairy Goat Milk Out 5:30 PM Llama Show - 4-H/FFA & OPEN - Event Center 6:00 PM All Junior Livestock entered and stalled in the barn 7:00 PM ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 7:00 PM Entries Close at Heritage Hall

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7:00 AM Sheep, Goats, Swine and Beef Weigh-In 8:30 AM All Open Class Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers & Baked Goods in Place for Judging 9:00 AM Judging of Heritage Hall Open Class Exhibits 11:00 AM 4-H/FFA Creative Cooks 12:00PM CARNIVAL OPENS 2:00 PM Goat Showmanship followed by Market Goat/Dairy Goat Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN

6:00 PM Swine Showmanship followed by Breeding Swine Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 8:00 PM Heritage Hall Closes

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 8:00 AM Market Swine Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 9:00 AM Heritage Hall Open 12:00PM CARNIVAL OPENS 2:00 PM Market Sheep Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 3:00 PM Farm Mechanics Judging 3:00-5:00 PM 4-H Robotics Demonstration in Heritage Hall 3:00-7:00 PM Shooting Sports Demonstration & Alpaca Demonstration at the old Beef Barn 7:00 PM DEMOLITION DERBY 8:00 PM Heritage Hall Closes

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 12:00PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

Beef Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN Heritage Hall Open CARNIVAL OPENS Round Robin Showmanship Contest - Event Center TEAM PENNING, MAIN ARENA LOCAL TEAM ROPING SHOOT-OUT FINALS MUTTON BUSTIN’ & CALF RIDIN’ LOCAL BARREL RACE, RANCH RODEO, 8:00 PM Heritage Hall Closes 9:30 PM CPRA Slack 10:00 PM HHS Cheerleaders Dance at Memorial Hall

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:00PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM

Heritage Hall Open Fair Parade Delta County Livestock Association Bar-B-Que Entertainment in the Park - Ray Carpenter CARNIVAL OPENS IN THE EVENTS CENTER Awards presented to Grand Exhibitors Announcement of 4-H/FFA General Exhibit Silent Auction Winning Bids/Bidders Premier Exhibitor Awards MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE (EVENTS CENTER) Heritage Hall Closes CPRA RODEO / MUTTON BUSTIN’ & CALF RIDIN’ DELTA COUNTY FAIR & RODEO QUEEN CORONATION

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 7:00 AM FFA Pancake Breakfast at Fairgrounds 8:00 AM Load Out Sale Stock 8:00 AM Premium Money Paid Until 1:00 PM Release of all Exhibits ALL EXHIBITS, SILENT AUCTION ITEMS, AND PREMIUM MONEY MUST BE PICKED UP BY 1:00 PM.

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C EDAREDGE Serentity Run International... Continued from page 1 attend this event and I am able to take some time off and enjoy the company of the friends we have made,” said Grotrian. Hundreds of participants from all over the United States and other parts of the world flocked to Cedaredge the first weekend in August to celebrate their sobriety, join with friends, and take a well-deserved vacation from whatever their daily lives mandate. ISR is more than a social event and a motorcycle run in Delta County. It is a celebration for each of the atten-

more than 500 Harleys is not something that any Surface Creek area resident can help but be curious about. The participants become part of the small community for the better part of a week. The Serenity Run officially begins on Thursday evening with a dinner hosted by the Assembly of God Church. Church members served a BBQ beef dinner with all the fixings to the more than 500 hungry bikers in attendance. Out in the parking lot, friends that may see each other only once a year at the Participants of the 2011 Serenity Run attended a community dance on Friday night at the Cedaredge Community Center. MVN Staff Photo by Lindy J. Gwinn

Friday’s activities included the annual poker run and a dance at the community center. Saturday was the bike parade where hundreds of bikes and even more spectators participated in the event. Bike games followed the parade

at Aspen Trails. By Sunday, participants are packing up and heading home only to leave the echoes of lasting memories, voices of old friends, and the fading roar of the hundreds of Harleys that come each year to Cedaredge.

Participants rode threw Cedaredge wearing the finest hats and outfits available. Onlookers laughed openly at the parade of ridiculous hats and outfits as Serenity Run participants rode by. MVN Staff Photo by Lindy J. Gwinn

dees of a new way of life; a sober way of life. Members of ISR are in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, or both. The event is set around the theory of recovery and the 12-step program that was developed by Bill W. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held throughout the 4-day event, along with all the other activities. Friends and families gather to celebrate their lives, and remember those that still struggle. The roaring thunder of

ISR gather, hug, and share their experiences of the last year and update each other on news of family, careers and friendships. “This is the place to be if you want to see everyone and get reacquainted with people and hook up with them for the week,” said Beth from Rifle. The core essence of ISR is the bonds of friendship and spiritual growth that comes through recovery. Many people in and around Cedaredge have joined in the celebration, and not only attend the

event, but work as volunteers to assist the ISR Committee. From helping to designate the route for the poker run, to assisting with the feeding of attendees and helping with local accommodations, the people of Cedaredge are as much a part of ISR as the motorcyclists. They help locate and staff ISR events and volunteer to help the VFW with the pancake breakfasts. They show support for ISR by attending the events and parade.

This years theme for the bike parade was "Funny hats" . Participants came up with all kinds of hats you just don't see everyday. MVN Staff Photo by Lindy J. Gwinn

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Poorly marked houses hinder ambulance personnel By Kami Collins Mountain Valley News staff

A person suffering a heart attack has just minutes to get medical help. But when an ambulance driver cannot find a house due to poorly marked or missing house numbers, valuable time is wasted. This has become an issue in Crawford. Emergency medical crews are responding to calls but are unable to find houses many times because they cannot see the house or building numbers. At the Aug. 3 Crawford

town council meeting, trustee Hetty Todd said she was approached by a Crawford ambulance volunteer requesting help for this issue. Ambulance crews cannot find houses about 20 percent of the time due to inadequate or missing house numbers, said Bryan Kinser, a spokesman for the North Fork Ambulance Association. Emergency medical care that is delayed for even a few minutes can be detrimental to the patient. “If our arrival is delayed, that patient’s outcome or chances

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one-third of the buildings don’t have visible numbers. The issue, he said, was how to enforce it. The council directed town clerk Jackie Savage to post the requirement at the town hall bulletin board and the board at the post office. The notice will also be put on the marquee at Pioneer Park. If those measures do not help, she will either

send a letter or put a notice on all water bills. Kinser added that homeowners and business owners in the entire North Fork should make sure that they have building numbers, and that those numbers are clearly visible from the street. “It would definitely help us do our jobs better,� he said.

Ride’s over for Crawford kids Council disallows kids to ride OHVs on streets By Kami Collins Mountain Valley News staff

The Town of Crawford just got a little less fun — but safer — for pint-sized off-road vehicle enthusiasts. At its Aug. 3 meeting, the town council took steps towards disallowing kids the ability to ride 4-wheelers and dirt bikes on town streets. The council approved a draft amendment to the resolution which did allow anyone with a valid driver’s license, or any child 10 and older who was within visibility of a parent or guardian, the ability to ride on town streets. The amendment will now disallow anyone from riding who does not possess a driver’s license. Historically, and on the books since 1994, ATV’s and

other unlicensed, off-road vehicles, have been allowed on town streets. That’s still the case for everyone, except those 16 and younger, and those who don’t have a license. The issue arose, town clerk Jackie Savage said, when the sheriff’s office suggested the change in the law. Deputies often get calls of loud or reckless ATV use in Crawford. By the time a deputy can get to the scene, the kids are gone, Savage said. Sheriff Fred McKee said in the past year, his office has received several complaints about young children riding ATVs on the streets. He made the suggestion to the council that for the safety of kids in town, requiring ATV riders to have a driver’s license would be a good move. When the law is officially

changed, McKee said an educational process will take place for violators of the law. Deputies will explain the change in the law to both kids and parents, but it’s possible that kids (age 10 and up) or their parents may be ticketed for repeat offenses. Youth who are ticketed for driving underage without a license face the risk of having their driver’s license delayed. Trustee Bill Mosey pointed out that Crawford is the only jurisdiction in Delta County that allows its residents to ride on the road. The amendment will be drawn up and presented to the council at its September meeting. After the required three weeks of publication, the change in the law will go into affect near the first of October.

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D ELTA Forest Service stays in Delta... Continued from page 1 million to Forest Service employees. Such additions, said Cooper serve as an economic engine in the region. Cooper said that it was the City’s intent to assist the Forest Service in constructing a new state-of-the-art facility to help further the mission to continue operating in Delta, as they have for over 100 years. Such support also helps ensure that the offices remain local. Richmond said he is investigating potentially putting a new Forest Service building near the DeltaMontrose Technical College. He said the space and highway access permits would be feasible for the large equipment they must keep. The law enforcement school nearby would be an asset since forest service employees must have some of those classes to perform their jobs. The City of Delta is not

alone in supporting the Forest Service. Partnering with the city is the Delta County Economic Development, Delta County, Delta Montrose Vocational College, Town of Olathe, and Uncompahgre Development Corporation. Together these organizations will provide significant financial contributions through donations and in kind services. The City of Delta, stated Cooper in a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture, will provide services in support of constructing a new Forest Service office in or around the immediate vicinity of the City of Delta. These services include a sewer line extension to the new facility, a waiver of system improvement fees, an upgraded sewer line lift station, and site/road preparation in conjunction with Delta

© MVN 2011 The USFS offices located on the south edge of Delta are destined to move. The question is where will they move to? The City of Delta says they will help in any way they can to keep the offices in Delta. MVN File photo

County. Other donations may also be granted once the needs are identified. USDA Forest Service Representative of the Grand Mesa Cory Wong said if they are successful with moving the office, they will sell the three-acre parcel north of Delta and begin negotiations and traffic studies for a larger parcel. Wong

expressed support to move the offices south of town near the technical college. Such a move would also require permission to be annexed into the City of Delta, though Delta might not act on that annexation immediately. Delta Utilities Director Steve Glammeyer said that sewage lines would need upgrading to service

the facility south of town, but that with advance notice grants may be a possibility. “We very much appreciate the support we’ve been shown. Even if we don’t get the go ahead, we’ve made progress and may be able to incorporate some of the ideas we’ve identified. This is our home,” said Richmond.

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E XPERIENCE M ONTROSE

Guru’s family restaurant prepares ethinic food adventures By Carol McDermott Special to Mountain Valley News

Whet your appetite with saag paneer, or aloo kaoli masala, both made from fresh vegetables, or enjoy tanduri chicken and naan— the foods are on the lunch buffet at Guru’s family restaurant, 448 E. Main Street, Montrose. Bishnu Chandhary trekked half a world to bring his unique menu to Montrose, making stops in San Francisco, Durango, and Denver along the way. Born and reared in Nepal, Chandhary serves ethnic dishes from India and Tibet, as well as his na-

tive cuisine. He came to Colorado in 2004 through an Electronic Diversity Visa to share his culture through cooking. In November 2009, he and Krishna Bista, a fellow Nepalese, bought the restaurant on the corner of Main Street and Uncompahgre Avenue, and converted it into Guru’s. “We use no preservatives,� said Chandhary, “and our vegetables are fresh.� The saag paneer is cooked spinach with cheese, the aloo kaoli masala a batterdipped cauliflower and potato dish, the tanduri a barbeque style chicken, and the naan is a flat bread. Bishnu Chandhary checks his buffet line at Guru’s family restaurant. Photo by Carol McDermott

Guru’s lunch buffet includes soups, vegetables, and naan (bread), as well as a cold food line of fruits. Photo by Carol McDermott

While lunch, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., is a buffet, dinner, from 5 – 9 p.m., is served from the menu. Individual dishes are brought to the table and the diner helps himself. “I try to keep the Nepali look,� said Chandhary. He grew up in a small city like Montrose. “Montrose people are nice, friendly, helpful—all the people are as one family.� Guru’s is decorated family-style, as well. Maps of Nepal, flags, and photos hang on the walls, soft goods and souvenirs are available from a glass cabinet. Buddhist prayer flags hang over a doorway. There’s more to Guru’s

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than meets the eye. Guru’s celebrates the Dali Lama’s birthday, features a Peace Dinner with Friends of Tibet and Nepal, and has slide shows periodically with Terry and Val Burnell’s photos of their treks in Nepal. During Main in Motion Thursdays June through August 18 this year, Guru’s shares samples of their cooking with all comers, introducing an ethnic flavor to all ages. In addition, Chandhary caters. “I do cater. It doesn’t matter how many. I can do any amount.� Guru’s does not serve beef. They have an extensive list of vegetarian dishes, and also serve lamb and goat, as well as chicken. “I came all the way from Tennessee to eat here— twice,� said Marilyn Kemp. Regular customer Bonnie Beach said, “Guru’s consistently has some of the best food in town. My favorite is chicken tikka masala.� Chandhary’s family, wife Juntara, son Prajwol, and daughter Paragati, joined him in Montrose in 2010. Guru’s is open seven days a week, and may be contacted at 252-8777. Takeout is also available.

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Delta ESA donates supplies to local students

Peggy’s Potpourri A Collection of Recipes, Hints and Thoughts

By Peggy Cox

The recipe this week comes from a reader in Olathe, Linda Davis. I was thinking of A corn recipe because of the great Olathe Reading, writing and arithmetic just got easier for area elementary students. Over 800 school supplies will be donated to Garnet Mesa Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Cedaredge Elementary School. Members from the Delta chapter of ESA, a philanthropic sorority, challenged their Cedaredge chapter sisters to collect school supplies for needy children this summer. The chapters take turns over the summer break challenging each other to service projects. The losing chapter hosts the winning chapter in a social event. This fall, Cedaredge will host Delta in a celebration, since that chapter collected more than 500 supplies. Through the friendly competition, area organizations are the real winners. Two years ago, the chapters collected clothing for program residents at Tri-County Resource Center. Last summer, they mailed care packages to local soldiers and their units that were stationed overseas. For more information on what ESA does, or about joining, call Cedaredge president Karen Spears at 856-4961 or Delta president Dorothy Dunfelder at 874-7197. Photo submitted

Sweet sweet corn and Linda says she cut Olathe corn off the cob to put in this recipe.

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T OWN The Cedaredge Police Department responded to 21 calls between July 26 and August 2. There were four animal control calls, three traffic incidents and three code violations in addition to the following reports:

July 26, 1:38 p.m. Officer Hernandez re-

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sponded to an address on Surface Creek Road as an agency assisting officer when someone reported a possible suicide. The officer was fist on scene and ambulance personnel arrived two minutes later. The man was pronounced deceased at the residence.

of the house the previous evening. The officer spoke to the girl and her family and discovered that she had been late in coming home by several hours. The officer advised the youth that she needed to follow her parents house rules. No charges were filed.

July 27 3: 14 p.m.

July 28 9:08 p.m.

Officers responded to Surface Creek Bank after a report that the bank had been robbed. Multiple agencies responded to assist with the manhunt. Those suspects were apprehended at 1:40 p.m. in Mesa County. FBI has taken the lead in the investigation.

A juvenile reported that her parents had locked her out

Officers provided a civil standby on SW 3rd Avenue.

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The Delta Police Department dealt with 42 law incidents during the period between July 29 and Aug 4. Officers issued 16 traffic Citations and mad seven arrests. A summons was issued in each of four incidents and one DUI was investigated. The following information is a summary of incidents as reported in the most recently available significant activity reports:

Aug. 1 at 10:38 a.m. D11-1341: Amanda L. Kettle, 28, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged probation violation with a $2,500 bond.

Aug. 1 at 2:09 p.m. D11-1344: Jeanne M. Faverman, 36, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Aug. 2 at 2:12 p.m. D11-1347: Derek A. Tonge, 29, of Eckert was arrested and jailed on a warrant.

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Mason, 28, of Austin was arrested and jailed for alleged disorderly conduct and third degree assault.

Aug. 5 at 1:22 a.m. D11-1365:

Hector A. Huerta, 20, of Delta was issued a ticket for allegedly keeping a disorderly premise.

Aug. 5 at 4:51 a.m.

18, of Greenwood Village was arrested and jailed on a warrant.

Aug. 7 at 9:22 p.m. D11-1382: Lisa Marquez, 40, of Delta was arrested and jailed on a warrant.

July 29, 10:58 a.m.

Police responded to an address to take a report of loud noise coming from a neighbor’s home. When police arrives two males were outside talking in loud voices. Officers spoke to the men and told them to stay in the house while talking loudly. Before the officer could leave, both men came back outside and began the

Reuben J. Neuenschwander, 34, of Hotchkiss was issued a ticket for alleged sale to visibly intoxicated person.

Aug. 5 at 6:26 p.m. D11-1373: A 17-year-old female of Delta was issued a ticket for alleged unlawful acts.

Aug. 6 at 11:57 p.m. D11-1378:

Charlene K. Palmer, 32, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged DUI and failure to maintain a single lane.

Aug. 7 at 5:05 p.m. D11-1381: Kyle J. Bruns, 22,

The Delta County Sheriff’s Office responded to 49 calls Aug. 1 through Aug. 8. Included in these reports were three medical transfers, two traffic accidents, three animal control calls, and three agency assists. The following is a summary from the reports:

Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. A woman reported that he ex-husband poured gas on her garden.

Aug. 4, 8:23 a.m. An officer picked up a woman who had a warrant out for her arrest.

Aug. 4, 4:26 p.m.

Heath David Hanley was contacted for probation/ parole violations.

A woman was picked up in the 1600 block of Highway 92 and placed under arrest and taken the Delta County Jail.

Aug. 1, 8:56 a.m.

Aug. 4, 4:48 p.m.

son, 31, of Olathe was arrested and jailed on a warrant.

A man who was dating the reporting party’s mother allegedly made threats against the boy’s father.

A man was arrested and taken to Delta County Jail.

Aug. 5 at 12:17 a.m.

Aug. 7 at 5:21 p.m.

Aug. 1, 3:44 p.m.

D11-1380: Alex M. Gottlob,

A woman reported a theft of paper documents.

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Officers responded to an address on NW 4th Street to provide a civil standby for a child visitation exchange. The father never showed up with the child. The mother told the officer that she would pursue contempt charges through the court.

Aug. 1, 10:10 a.m. A woman reported that she found a CD case while she was taking a walk. She turned it over to the police department so that someone could claim it.

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Aug. 1, 10:22 a.m.

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of Denver was issued a ticket for alleged third degree criminal trespass and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

Aug. 3 at 12:24 p.m.

loud talking again. The officer told them that if he got another complaint they would be summoned to court.

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A woman called 911 but the call was disconnected 25 seconds into the call. Police tried calling back but there was no answer. The 911 dispatcher called cell provider for information on caller.

Aug. 5, 5:46 p.m. Police responded to an address where a disturbance was in progress. The mother in the home was allegedly throwing things around the house with several children at home.

Aug. 5, 6:18 p.m. A woman from Hotchkiss was reported as being a party who was breaking onto trailers in the area. She

was confronted by two men whom she allegedly assaulted.

Aug. 5, 8:29 p.m. A woman reported damage to her camper.

Aug. 6, 10:12 a.m. Police responded to an address in Orchard City for an unattended death. The Delta County Coroner was called to the address.

Aug. 6, 10:38 a.m. Officers responded to an address in Cedaredge after a report that a man assaulted a woman and threatened to take their child from the home.

Aug. 6, 7:44 p.m. A woman from the Delta area reported that her boyfriend took all her belongings outside the home and broke them after telling her to move out.

Aug. 7, 4:30 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported in Orchard City.

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C OMMUNITY C ALENDAR Ongoing Events Delta County Adult computer classes Classes for advanced - beginners at Cedaredge Public Library on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact the library at 856-3518.

Crystal Meth Anonymous We meet on Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Friends of Bill, 9th and Palmer, Delta. This is a 12-step meeting like AA and NA with emphasis on issues related to addiction to methamphetamine. Contact: Justin Stieb at (970) 778-8449.

City/Town Council Meetings Cedaredge Town Council Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Cedaredge Community Center. Crawford Town Council Meeting: First and third Wednesdays of the month, 7 p.m., Crawford Town Hall. Delta City Council Meetings: First and third Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m., Delta City Hall. Hotchkiss Town Council Meetings: Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Hotchkiss Town Hall. Orchard City Town Hall Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Orchard City Town Hall. Paonia City Council Meeting: Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m., Paonia Town Hall.

Delta Block Parties The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors block parties on the second and fourth Friday nights in July, August, and September from 5-8 p.m. They will be held at five different retail centers throughout the city. The block parties will include entertainment and merchant specials, and each week will have a unique theme for the planned activities.

Delta County Ambulance District The Delta County Ambulance

District meeting is held on the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at DCAD Station #1, 60 Heinz St., Delta. Public is invited to attend.

Delta County Search and Rescue Delta County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) meets the second Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m., on the upper floor of the Delta County Work Release building at 540 W. 4th St., Delta. DCSAR members welcome the public to these meetings. If interested in joining, come in and fill out an application.

ESL Summer Computer Classes Improve your computer skills while learning English on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. through Aug. 30 at the Delta Public Library. For more information, contact Spanish Librarian Adriana Chavira at 874-9630 or 234-7177.

Hotchkiss Summer Reading Programs Kids summer reading program: “One World Many Stories!” Tuesdays, 2 p.m., at the library. “Teen Summer Reading Program—You Are Here!” Wednesdays, 4 p.m., at the library. For more information, contact the library at 872-4153.

Paonia American Legion BINGO Bingo every Thursday. Hamburgers and hotdogs served from 6–7 p.m. Early Bird Special game starts at 6:50 p.m. Progressive game every week. Open to the public.

Paonia Summer Reading Programs Kids summer reading program: “One World Many Stories!” Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at the library. “Teen Summer Reading Program—You Are Here!” Thursdays, 4 p.m., at the library. For more information, contact the library at 5273470.

Parents Helping Parents Parents and caregivers of children (0-20 years) with disabilities meet every third Monday of the month from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Delta Memorial Hospital Meeting Room B. Childcare provided but only if you RSVP to Angel at (970) 856-9415.

Republic for the United States Meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at the Deitch Haus in Delta. Informational meetings for the Constitutional Republic. Contact: Jim at (970) 596-9941 or Ron at (970) 640-9440.

August 13 The class of Hotchkiss High School 1981 would like to invite family and friends to a picnic at the Delta County Fair Grounds park Aug. 13 at noon to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Delta… August 12

“Kids’ Movie!” Kids can have fun watching how an unhappy boy rescues his mother from Martian kidnappers at the Paonia Public Library, at 2 p.m. The film is based on the book, “Mars Needs Moms!” by Berkeley Breathed.

Every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Progressive Jackpot.

Register by August 13

Montrose County

Montrose Planning Commission Meeting Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. at 107 S. Cascade.

Events this Week Delta County Cedaredge… August 11 Dr. Mary Kleinsorge, Delta County’s singing chiropractor, is coming to the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge. Dr. Mary will perform at 7 p.m. Her husband Craig Hammes will accompany on base and daughters Niki and Steff will play guitar and piano. The concert will feature a musical mix of humorous, country, gospel, classical guitar and original music. To learn more about this amazing performer you can go to her website,

Every Wednesday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at BHRC. The fee is just $6 for the different seasons.

Party Bridge

Join our Party Bridge Club. We meet on Thursday afternoons from 1-4 pm. Cost is only $6 for an entire 13-week session. When one session ends, another begins so this is an ongoing club.

Thursdays 6:30 until 9 p.m.

enter! For more information on the Delta County Fair, contact the CSU Extension Office at 874-2195.

“Tatting: The Art of Making Lace.” Join Teresa and other tatters to learn basic tatting techniques at the Crawford Public Library at 4 p.m. Thread will be provided. Bring your own tatting shuttle or purchase one at the library. For more information, contact the library at 921-3500.

Montrose Elks BINGO

The Surface Creek Quilters meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church located at Highway 65 and Jay Street. Contact: Ann Perry at (970) 856-6004.

Cribbage

Drop in Volleyball

Crawford… August 17

Christmas in August! The annual summer block party sponsored by the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at Aaron’s business complex, 300 Stafford Lane, from 5:30-8 p.m. Please bring a nonperishable food donation for the Delta Food Bank. Contact event coordinator Juli Messenger by phone at 874-8616, or by e-mail at jmessenger.Delta­ COC@gmail.com.

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www.dymarymusic.com. Admission is by donation.

The United Methodist Women of the Delta United Methodist Church will host the annual School of Christian Mission for Western Colorado on August 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whether you are a United Methodist Women member or not you are invited to attend. The studies for this year will be Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation; and Haiti: Challenges and Hope. Contact: Carol Phelps at 970-874-7310, or Beverly Jean Smith at 970-835-4343.

Hotchkiss… August 7-13 Come down to Heritage Hall, on the Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss, and enter your best, biggest, oddest, or yummiest items on Tuesday, August 9th, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The fair runs from August 7th 13th and is open for everyone to participate in and the added bonus is that there is no fee to

Events this Week

Paonia… August 10

Mesa County Grand Junction… August 11 Friendship Force International, Western Colorado Chapter, monthly meeting will be 6:15 p.m., in Community Hospital’s Lower Conference Room at 2021 North 12th Street. Visitors are always welcome. Call 241-9122 for information or visit us at www.thefriendshipforce.org

Future Events Delta County Delta… August 23 Local author Diane Hammond will read from her compelling novel, “Lillian: 91 Years in the 20th Century,” which is a poignant history based on Hammond’s mother, who lived in several countries through several wars. Hammond will also discuss journaling and other methods to help individuals put their life experiences into words. This event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Delta Public Library.

Future Events

Register by Aug. 10 Join the City of Delta Recreation Department and Gunnison River Expeditions in a gentle float trip down the Escalante Canyon/Dominguez Canyon. This trip is a relaxed, scenic adventure, where you will hike to Native American petroglyphs and swim in the waterfalls. This trip will run on Aug. 13. We meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Escalante Bridge on the Gunnison River and return around 4 p.m. You will carpool to and from the put in and take out. The fee is just $80 per person and includes lunch.

Call 874-0923 for more information on ongoing events, pool schedules and membership information

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O BITUARIES Betty Arlene Connors Betty Arlene Connors, formerly of Crawford, died July 24, 2011. She was 79. She was born July 26, 1931 to George and Ella Iona Cotter in San Miguel County. She was a member of the Hotchkiss United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #81. Mrs. Connors is survived

by her husband, Gordon Connors; five children, Milford Haley of Cedar City, Utah, Janeane Haley of Denver, Geraldine Justice of Delta, Carma Lapenski of Gunnison and Edna Hamilton of Fort Worth, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 43 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Birds of Prey Foundation, 2290

South 104th St., Broomfield, CO 80020. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

John V. Manahan John V. Manahan of Cedaredge died July 26, 2011 at his home. He was 50. Upon his request, no services will be held. Mr. Manahan was born to Jack and Rogene Marie (Walker) Manahan on Dec. 30, 1960 in Loveland. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Continued on Page 18

B IRTHS Elly Marie Payne Jessica and Daniel Payne of Delta are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Elly Marie Payne. Elly was born on July 27, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds 11 ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length.

Wolfe Wesley Karsh Kayla and Kevin Karsh of Ouray are happy to announce the birth of their son, Wolfe Wesley Karsh. Wolfe was born on July 28, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds 14 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches in length.

Esmeralda Ramirez Karina and Juan Ramirez of Delta are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Esmeralda Ramirez. Esmeralda was born on August 1, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds nine ounces and measured 18 1/2 inches in length.

Katie Jo Clugston Rachelle and Neil Clugston of Delta are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Katie Jo Clugston. Katie was born on August 2, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds four ounces and measured 18 1/4 inches in length.

Jose Maria Alejandre Gomez Fabiola and Cruz Gomez of Cedaredge are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jose Maria Alejandre Gomez. Jose was born on August 3, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds one ounce and measured 19 1/4 inches in length.

Sada Emily Wright Bambii Henrie and Joby Wright of Paonia are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sada Emily Wright. Sada was born on August 2, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed four pounds 13 ounces and measured 18 1/4 inches in length.

Warren William Mantos Marica and Tad Mantos of Delta are excited to announce the birth of their son, warren William Mantos. Warren was born on August 4, 2011 at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed five pounds 12 ounces and measured 18 inches in length.

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O BITUARIES C ONTINUED ... Manahan obituary... Continued from page 18 Lynn and Penny Manahan; one niece and nephew-inlaw, Brittney and Andy England of Fruita; one nephew and niece-in-law, Brandon “Buckâ€? and Chelsea Manahan of Loma; and two greatnieces, Kennedy and Karley England. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rogene Manahan. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Manahan Fund, c/o Surface Creek Bank, 945 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge, CO 81416. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

Ben A. Johnson Ben Johnson of Delta died July 29, 2011, at his home. He was 94. He was born in Provost, Alberta, Canada July 13, 1916 to Jacob and Lydia Johnson. He married Dorothy Eastman on Feb. 16, 1941. They had three children. The couple was married nearly 58 years before Dorothy’s passing in 1998. Mr. Johnson married Lois Dick in Trinidad in 2002. They moved to Delta in 2005 to be near family. She preceded him in death in 2006.

Mr. Johnson was the longest serving director of the Appaloosa Horse Club. He also served as vice president for many years. Mr. Johnson and two of his horses, Patchy and Patchy Jr., are in the Appaloosa Hall of Fame. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jerald Johnson and his wife Vicki, Linda Kukal and her husband James and Claire Diers and her husband Gordy; by four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Clarence Johnson; sister, Ruby Woodcock; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond; a sister, Hanna; and a granddaughter, Sherri. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

Cedaredge and Brady LaBossiere of Farmington, N.M; his grandparents, Edward and Leeta Anderson, Dick and Jean LaBossiere, and Carol Young; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a large circle of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the JeanPaul “Junior� LaBossiere, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Surface Creek Bank, 945 South Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81416. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

T HISTLE & T HORN These babies lost their mother when they were 10 days old. It took quite a bit of nurturing and around the clock feedings to get them back on the track to becoming beautiful healthy kittens. They are now looking for their forever indoor homes. They have been feline leukemia tested negative and are up to date on vaccinations and have been wormed. They are hoping that someone has enough love and room in their hearts and home so that they can go together. That way when their new owner cannot always be with them, they will never have to be alone. For more info on them or to meet them, contact their foster mom, Kathie, at 8568070. $60 DCHS adoption fee.

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Jean-Paul “Junior� LaBossiere, Jr., of Eckert died July 30, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was 13. Junior was born to JeanPaul LaBossiere and Tanya Louise (Fender) LaBossiere on Sept. 4, 1997 in Delta. He is survived by his parents, Tanya LaBossiere of Eckert and Jean Paul LaBossiere of Farmington, N.M.; two brothers, Tre’ Wrreg LaBossiere of

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Help is available.

Cedaredge Al-Anon Family Group will meet on

Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. at Wick Hall, behind First Baptist Church at 370 W. Main Street Cedaredge, Colorado

Call 856-3446 or 835-3408

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING AFFECTING YOUR TEENAGER? Delta and Cedaredge Area is offering

Al-Ateen Group meetings for your troubled teen. Teens share Support, Strength and Hope For information call 835-3408 or 874-9832

WANTED: A few eligible veterans to join VFW Post 9221 in Cedaredge. If you think you are eligible, contact Don Craig at

(970) 399-7105

LADIES OF DELTA COUNTY... We would like to welcome you to attend on-going friendship, weekly Bible studies. Call Ruth Danziesen at 856-8518 for more information.

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The Abraham Connection will be at City Market in Delta each Saturday through the summer, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., giving away sack lunches to the hungry and/or homeless in our community. Shower passes, toiletries and blankets on request. Stop by and see us, or, for information on our program and homeless shelter, call us at 773-8290.

Roscoe's Restaurant at Thunder Mountain Lodge on top of the Grand Mesa is a growing business with fast-paced weekends. We are looking for wait staff and kitchen help. Extraordinary customer service and work ethic is a must. Please call M-F between 2-5 p.m. to schedule an interview. Ask for Billy. 970856-6241. (2X080311)

Cedar log home, 1,900+ sq. ft., access to 6 acres, 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 2-car garage, bonus room, $1,050/mo. First and last, deposit, 856-7355.

Ads due in Monday by noon of publication week.

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“Families Believing in Families”

AUTOMOBILES

TANDEM FAMILIES is an innovative, private non-profit mentoring program providing services for at-risk children of Delta and Montrose counties. Anyone interested in volunteering their services or donating usable items call 252-7445.

4x4, power everything, loaded, rebuilt engine, new transmission. In good condition, under blue book. $3,000 or best offer. Call 970-712-0405 and please leave message.

Busy Delta Insurance Agency looking for a licensed insurance professional, bi-lingual a plus. Send resume to P.O. Box 96, Delta, CO 81416. (2X080311)

The Abraham Connection offers emergency overnight shelter to Delta County homeless and houseless November through April. We provide a hot meal and a place to sleep away from the elements. The shelter is operated by volunteers and through donations. If you can volunteer, donate, need a place to stay or want more information on our mission, please call the shelter at 773-8290. God bless, and thank you for your support, Delta County.

WANT TO HELP THE ABRAHAM CONNECTION? Help the Abraham Connection and clean out your clutter at the same time. Donate your unwanted household items to the Renovator’s Warehouse in Delta, where The Abraham Connection will benefit from the sale of those items. Renovator’s Warehouse will donate 50% of the sale price to our organization, helping us help the homeless and houseless of Delta County. Donate at 1302 Meeker Street; please specify that your items should benefit the shelter. Call the shelter cell phone for questions or info at 773-8290. Thank you for your support, Delta County. (2X062911) Place and ad? 856-7499 or circulation@mountainvalleynews.net .

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EMPLOYMENT VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER POSITION AVAILABLE The District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking someone to serve on the Crime Victim Compensation Board. This Board has been established by the Colorado State Statute to assist victims of crime to apply for compensation as a result of a crime. The general board duties are to review claims submitted by victims of crime or their immediate family. The Board meetings are monthly, usually the 2nd Tuesday at noon, in Montrose. Terms of the appointment are three years. For more information regarding the CVC Board, contact Eleasha Cervantes, CVC Board Administrator. @ 252-4266. Responses need to be in by October 1st 2011.

FOR SALE FOR SALE 7’ slate pool table, includes cues and accessories— $475. Several sets quality golf clubs— great prices. 15K Reece 5th wheel trailer, includes hitch with rails and power cord—$350. 583 NE Ginters Grove Lane, Cedaredge, 856-3544. (1X081011)

FOR SALE Canning Jars - Pints 50 cents a dozen. Quarts $1 per dozen. 856-6111. (1X081011)

REAL ESTATE OLDER HOME Cute older home on 2 acres - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement, hardwood floors, natural gas furnace and fireplace insert, two outbuildings, trees. In Orchard City. So many possibilities! Asking $175,000. Call 856-6918 or 640-2798 for appointment. (UFN120110)

PROPERTY OWNERS, MANAGERS AND LANDLORDS BEWARE. Call Bruce (970) 856-6648 or Dave (970) 323-6312. (2X081011)

GARNET MESA RENTAL house, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced yard, master bedroom, clean, newer appliances, 1 car garage, storage shed, $1,000 per mo., first, last, and damage deposit, no smoking. Available now. 970-596-4364.

VERY CLEAN 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Cedaredge with large 2-car garage. 234-5149.

TOOLS MAKITA TABLE SAW Model 2708. Comes with Makita Porta-Table stand. Good working condition. $140. #399-7168. (2X080311)

YARD SALE YARD SALE Three family yard sale. Dishes, linens, tools, yard tools and much more. 615 NW Cedar, Cedaredege. August 12 & 13. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1X081011)

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Paonia finally hears news about Third Street crossing By Lindy J. Gwinn Mountain Valley News staff

After months of trying to get Union Pacific to repair the Third Street railroad crossing, it appears that things are moving toward a solution. “We started trying to get Union Pacific to repair a missing railroad tie that created a large hole in the surface of the street crossing back in April,” said Mayor Neal Schwieterman. According to Schwieterman, the railroad crew has been filling the hole with gravel, but every time it rains, the gravel washes out of the hole and presents a danger to the public. In a letter to Union Pacific dated July 19, the mayor noted that several residents had to take their cars in for repairs after crossing the rail road track, and that a small child was nearly injured after hitting the hole on her bicycle. According to UP spokesperson Kelly Abaray, she sent an email responding to the Town of Paonia. “Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to respond until the 29th. I asked for a

photo of the damage so that we could determine if the repairs needed were in the area of our responsibility,” said Abaray. Abaray said that the railroad is only responsible for repairs from “tie-in to tiein”; meaning that from the area where the street abuts the railroad juncture with the street back to the other side where the conjuncture meets the street. Abaray sent the email to Schwieterman’s private email rather than the email address for town business and with the mayor on vacation, the email went unnoticed until late Friday afternoon. Town clerk Barbara Peterson said last Friday morning tha there has still been no response to the July letter. Peterson referred to a copy of a recent newspaper article where Union Pacific told the paper that they sent a letter to the mayor. “We have not heard a thing. The article in the paper was the first we heard about it. (The newspaper came out on Wednesday). Here it is Friday and we have seen nothing,” said Peterson.

On Saturday, Schwieterman said that, when he got home Friday and checked his personal email, the letter that the town had been expecting was in his inbox. “We had public works go out and take the photos they needed and we sent them by email to Abaray. We understand that any asphalt that lies outside the tie-in will be our responsibility. We are going to wait to do that asphalt work until after Union Pacific repairs the track between the ties-ins,” said Schwieterman. “I will raise this up the flagpole if it is determined that it is our responsibility if it is not addressed in a timely fashion,” said Abaray. Schwieterman said that, after so many frustrating attempts to get the railroad to do something about the crossing through normal channels with no response, the town decided to put this out to the newspapers to see if the public pressure would help. “I just kept the 800 number to Union Pacific in my pocket and gave it to everyone who complained about the crossing. Many of our

Queens for a day… Cindy Shipley (right0 and Lora Olbert (left), members of Curves of Delta, recently won the Last Queen Standing contest sponsored by the women’s gym. The contest lasted six weeks, and whoever had the most workouts in that time would be named queen. Shipley and Olbert tied with 28 workouts each. Manager Robin Sanchez said the contest was designed to encourage members to take time out for themselves and their health. “Summer is so busy,” she said, “and ladies tend to forget themselves. We wanted to encourage them to come in, exercise and take care of themselves.” Shipley and Olbert were awarded a Curves tote bag, cup and Tshirt, and were treated to a tea party on Aug. 5.

© MVN 2011 The Town of Paonia say they have been trying unsuccessfully to get Union Pacific Railroad to repair the crossing on Third Street. UP says they are working to facilitate the repairs. MVN Staff Photo by Lindy Gwinn

citizens made calls to Union Pacific, and hopefully we are on our way to a quick resolve of this problem now,” said Schwieterman.

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