Delta County Independent, Nov. 28, 2012

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INDEX Toy drive underwayToys for children in the Delta area are

currently being collected through the combined efforts of the Marine Corps Foundation’s Toys for Tots program and St. Nicholas Project. Collection boxes can be found at many businesses, or mon-etary contributions can be made online at www.toysfortots.org. Checks can be mailed to Toys for Tots, 236 S. 3rd Street #186, Montrose, CO 81401. Please desig-nate DELTA in the memo line.

Families in need of assistance can fill out applications at the Delta County Inde-pendent, 401 Meeker Street.

NOVEMBER 28, 2012VOL. 129, NO. 48

County releases fundsThe county commissioners have hon-

ored their 2009 pledge to the City of Delta and released a $100,000 cash donation for the alternate truck route.

The action came at the commission-ers’ Nov. 19 meeting following an offi-cial request from the city to release the funds.

A groundbreaking ceremony to offi-cially commence the project has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7. The ceremony will take place at the intersec-tion of Gunnison River Drive and Palmer Street. The public is invited to attend.

Breakfast with SantaOn Saturday, Dec. 8, the great cooks

from the Delta Kiwanis Club will serve a pancake breakfast at Bill Heddles Rec-reation Center. The cost is $3 for those 13 and older; there is no charge for kids under the age of 12. “Breakfast with Santa” will be served from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa.

Also on Dec. 8 the rec center is spon-soring a gingerbread house contest for youth and adults, as well as a kids’ garage sale. For more information, call 874-0923.

Photo by Tamie Meck

In search of dinnerA male downy woodpecker, or possibly a “hairy” wood-pecker, forages for dinner in the bark of a tree. Wood-peckers subsist primarily on the insects and grubs they “excavate” from trees.

BY HANK LOHMEYERStaff Writer

The Bureau of Land Man-agement’s revised notice for the North Fork minerals lease sale has addressed the issues raised by the county government in the original sale notice.

The Board of County Com-missioners heard a report on the revised notice from local government designee Bruce Bertram at its Nov. 19 meet-ing.

The county’s comments on the original, August 2012, sale notice centered on con-cerns over lease tracts that were near schools or towns, that had steep slopes, or that might have posed problems for agricultural or domestic water sources and convey-ances, Bertram explained.

Bertram told the com-missioners that the revised notice, issued on Nov. 16, includes oil and gas lease parcels from three other BLM field offices in addition to the Uncompahgre Field Office in Montrose which is handling the North Fork tracts. Some lease tracts in Arizona are also included in the notice.

Nominated parcels and portions of others that the county government had expressed concerns about have been removed from the revised, February 2013 sale notice, Bertram explained. Those parcels and portions of parcels were near the towns of Crawford, Hotchkiss and Paonia, and near Jumbo Mountain. Others with high slopes near Fire Mountain Canal and in the Terror and Hubbard Creek areas were removed, he said.

“It seems like most (of the county’s concerns) have been addressed by removing par-cels,” Bertram said.

Other parcels have had additional lease notices and operational stipulations placed on them from the many comments received in the first sale notice.

According to the BLM, the 211-page sale notice has, in all, “198 parcels containing 114,932 acres of (public) lands in Colorado for oil and gas leasing and four parcels con-taining 8,886 acres of (public) lands in Arizona for oil and gas leasing.”

Last May the BLM issued a deferral of all the North Fork parcels scheduled for the August 2012 sale. A flood of comments had prompted the BLM to conduct addition-al study on the proposal.

“Following additional BLM analysis, 20 modified (North Fork Valley) parcels totaling approximately 20,555 acres will be offered during the

February 2013 lease sale,” the BLM announced on Nov. 16. The original sale notice had included “approximately 30,000 acres (some in Gun-nison County) within 22 parcels located near Paonia, Hotchkiss, Somerset, and Crawford,” the BLM said. The area involved in Delta County encompasses from Hotchkiss east to the coun-ty line, and from Crawford north to the national forest boundary.

Last May 2 the BLM sud-denly announced in a brief statement that it had deferred “all parcels associated with the August 2012 oil and gas lease sale in the North Fork Valley ... to conduct addition-al analysis of the proposed lease parcels based on public input.”

Anyone with questions regarding the revised lease sale, now scheduled for Feb. 13, 2013, is advised to contact the BLM, Shannon Borders, at 240-5399.

County’s oil/gas lease concerns addressed


The state’s road builders at CDOT are dealing with the same problems of keeping the rural traffic ways in good con-dition as local municipal and county governments are.

“Rural roads are about 50 percent in poor condition,” CDOT’s Region 3 Transporta-tion Director Dave Eller told the Board of County Commis-sioners on Nov. 19.

To his comment, Eller added an observation that

local officials know well: “Our revenues aren’t going in the right direction.”

The occasion for the region-al report on state roads to the county commissioners was an annual visit and update by CDOT Region 3 staff.

The session repeated themes heard for the past several years at the gather-ings: CDOT’s 2013 budget of $1.2 billion is $400 million less than it was in 2010, Eller said. One of the main reasons for that decline is the decrease in state gasoline tax funding for roads. More fuel efficient vehicles on the state’s high-ways means fewer gallons of fuel purchased and less in gasoline tax revenue flowing into CDOT programs.

Receipts for federal gaso-line taxes are also declining.

As a result of the lower funding levels, CDOT has responded by cutting back on “capacity improvements.” That means there is less con-struction of new traffic lanes. But in addition to that, “Main-tenance of (existing) roadway conditions has slipped also,” Eller told the BoCC. And as a result of that slippage, more of the rural roads that Delta County and Western Colorado drivers use are in increasingly poorer condition.

The CDOT officials told commissioners that recent improvements to the Highway 50/92 intersection in Delta were privately funded as an access permit requirement by

a new convenience store and fuel stop being built there.

The Highway 50 four-lane project from Delta to Grand Junction completed several years ago was paid for with a special bond approved by state voters. There are still $168 million in those road bonds to be paid off, and officials are already looking at ways to put that debt service money to work when the bonds are retired in 2017.

The improvements on Hightway 92 between Austin and Sulfur Gulch completed in 2009 and 2010 were paid for by a special federal fund-ing for “shovel ready” projects. Without the special funding for those two road building

Half of rural roads rated ‘poor’

BY PAT SUNDERLANDManaging Editor

David Lane, president of the Delta County Memorial Hospital board of directors, announced this week that Jason Cleckler has been appointed the hospital’s per-manent CEO based upon his “superb job performance” during his interim tenure as acting CEO.

The hospital board and Cleckler have agreed to maintain the high quality of health care and medical services currently offered to the community.

Lane added his apprecia-tion to Cleckler and all of the hospital employees for a successful review by the Joint Commission. They also recently implemented the hospital’s electronic medical records system.

Cleckler was named act-ing hospital CEO in Septem-ber after sharing adminis-trative duties with the hos-pital’s chief financial officer following the termination of hospital administrator John Mitchell in July.

“I appreciate the support the board has given me and the hospital during this tran-sition time and I look forward to maintaining the quality of care provided at DCMH while preparing the hospital for the future challenges in health care,” Cleckler said.

Cleckler was hired as a trauma nurse coordinator at DCMH about five years ago. A year later he was named emergency depart-ment director and trauma program manager. He then served as chief clinical officer for two years.

Cleckler appointedpermanent CEO


The passage of Amendment 64, which legalizes recreation-al marijuana use for those 21 and over, has prompted the Delta City Council to approve a moratorium on marijuana businesses within city limits.

Council members will for-mally adopt an emergency ordinance imposing a nine-month moratorium at their next meeting.

The state law will go into effect sometime in January unless the federal government intervenes, city manager Jus-tin Clifton informed council

members. The state has until July 2013 to create regula-tions governing businesses that will sell marijuana.

“I wanted to come before council right away so you could consider your options,” he said. “We want to be out in front of the issue.”

The city currently prohibits medical marijuana dispensa-ries. Clifton reminded council members of the events that shaped that decision.

In November 2009, council adopted an ordinance declar-ing a moratorium on dispensa-ries. An ordinance amending city code followed in Febru-

ary 2011. Medical marijuana proponents challenged that ordinance through a citizen-led referendum. The question then went to Delta voters in July 2011, who upheld the ordinance prohibiting dispen-saries 1,215 votes to 564.

Clifton noted that Delta County voted against Amend-ment 64 by a margin of 56-44 percent. Precinct results show it was also defeated in city limits, he said.

“There is adequate pre-cedence if the city wants to move forward with imposing a moratorium or move quickly

Delta places moratorium on marijuana businesses

MARIJUANA TO A3

RURAL ROADS TO A3

THE PAST COMES ALIVELocal authors team up to write North Fork Valley history, B3

SANTA ARRIVESParade, music, food usher

in the holidays in Cedaredge, C1

SWEET VICTORYCedaredge claims first

state 1A football title, C7

A2 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 OPINION Delta County Independent

LETTERSLETTERS

Care enough to be countedDear Editor:

The elections are final-ly over and we have what we have, like it or not. It will be more than interest-ing to see what develops over the next few weeks. I would suspect more of what we have had for the last four years — an unwillingness at nearly all levels of government to end bickering, to stop political posturing and to refrain from exhibiting hateful attitudes. Con-gress refuses to engage in the type of meaningful behavior that would be expected of learned men and women in Washing-ton.

I am a registered inde-pendent voter. That is probably why I received a 4x5 card in the mail from the Republican Party soliciting my vote for Romney because Obama was waging war on the coal industry. The card justified coal as an essen-tial part of the economy because it funds neces-sary programs and puts food on the table.

When someone asks for my opinion or my vote they are entitled to a response. I went to the Republican Party head-quarters in Delta and showed the folks who were there the postcard. No one had seen this before, nor had they ini-tiated the vote request. When I opinionated that coal is the number one cause of pollution in the nation, conversation took a turn for the worse. I left.

Being as I was already downtown, why not go by the Democratic Party headquarters? The folks there did not believe the

National Defense Admin-istration Act was a ter-rible thing. For those of you who do not know, look up the Chris Hedges law-suit against the Obama administration. As you can imagine I struck out there, too.

Having left both head-quarters without any sat-isfaction, I became aware of my view of both groups — contempt. They were all idiots and deserved utter contempt. How could they not see the obvious. They were dead wrong. My beliefs were absolutely correct. I care about my country more than they do. If you do not think like I do, then I will badmouth you and try to sabotage everything you stand for.

Then it hit me. This is just the way Washing-ton behaves. They are too occupied with their own agenda and/or the “party line” on their minds. They do not have the Ameri-can people or America and its welfare front and foremost. When conver-sations do not produce two-way communication, frustration and conflict begin. The political role of elected officials is to work for the American people and always look after our nation. That has not hap-pened.

Like any emotionally charged event, I relived the whole experience and began to examine my role in this political drama

and came to realize that, like me, every person I came into contact with was focused, earnest and believed in what they were doing. It would only be fair to believe that Con-gress believes the same.

And so, openly, I would like to say to all those whom I came in contact with especially to whom I ranted and who recipro-cated, I am proud to stand with you as you stand for what you believe in by committing, by being vis-ible, available and willing to take on all comers.

The folks I saw were not couch spuds who do not vote and do not care. The folks I saw were not those who work eight or 10 hours, go home and open a beer and watch the tube until bedtime. Oh, they may vote and then lament when things do not go as they wish, but they let others have the honor of watching over our country. The folks I saw were not the ones who vote and then hope (oh well).

We as a nation really need to look where we are currently and how we have gotten here. Every-one I met was putting themselves on the line. They were not many. That is not an admira-ble observation. America needs and must have our collective guidance. Care enough to be counted.

Robert HansonDelta/Montrose

North Fork oil/gas lease sales are still a bad ideaDear Editor:

The BLM’s recent an-nouncement of a pro-posed 20,000-acre oil and gas lease sale in the North Fork Valley proves it institutionally entrenched in persistent indifference to the clearly stated will of the people. Worse still, they demon-strate fawning submis-siveness to obsolete pro-cesses elevating the busi-ness plans of extractive industry over the needs of sustainable human communities. They rush to lease public lands using outdated resource models while paying lip service to procedures designed to truthfully assess the impacts of resource extractions on public lands. This is utterly unacceptable.

Despite the over-whelmingly negative response to the proposed lease sale of lands sur-rounding the North Fork Valley from ranch-ers, coalmen, farmers, anglers and hunters, the BLM has decided to dis-miss legitimate concerns and proceed with anoth-er lease sale this winter. It was a horrific idea to lease the North Fork in 2012 and it is just as hor-rific in 2013.

While the agency has removed some of the pro-posed acreage for issues related to steep slopes, they have retained the majority of leases slated for sale. Unfortunately, the fundamental issues raised earlier are just as germane now as they were then. The risks of drilling in this unique valley remain simply too great for any short-term, minimal return. These risks include: contamina-tion of irrigation water and crops and decreasing monetary value of irri-gation shares, contami-nation of streams, riv-

ers, drinking water and domestic water supplies, contamination of the air from airborne contami-nants, ozone and smog, damage to organic farm-ing, viticulture and api-ary operations, damage to multiple uses of BLM lands, damage to near-by wilderness areas and Black Canyon National Park and damage to the sustainable economic viability of the North Fork Valley.

Other issues the BLM has inadequately addressed include the present severe drought and the unreasonable stress to local water sup-plies that will ensue in obtaining water for gas well fracking. There still is no viable method to export gas from the North Fork Valley and there is inadequate high-way to support frack fluid and waste water transport into and out of the valley. In short, the BLM has utterly failed to support its assertion that oil and gas leasing in the North Fork will have minimal negative impacts to the daily lives of its inhabitants, or to the financial and envi-ronmental health of the valley and the broader region. On these grounds alone, their plan must be resisted and rejected.

As if this isn’t enough, it is mind-boggling to understand their rush to lease. For the foresee-able future, there is a glut of natural gas on the market, depressing prices well below the ability of any company to recoup costs of explo-ration and development. The U.S. has become a net exporter of the prod-uct, calling into question the relentless propa-ganda that this rush to lease is all about energy independence. Rather, it

seems that these lands are slated to be nothing more than another pawn in the gas industry’s long-term deal-making strategies, yet another example of “privatize the profits while socializing the costs.” While in the past this may just have been business as usual, gambling with the public and its property in this manner is simply offen-sive.

Further, the current lease proposal is entirely based upon assessments made in a 1989 Resource Management Plan (RMP), one that was developed well before the subse-quent economic develop-ment that has occurred in the North Fork’s agricul-tural sector. A new RMP is slated to be released in 2013. Shouldn’t the BLM hew to its mandate to well assess all impacts prior to making the far-reaching decisions? Are they attempting to get this done before the new RMP identifies the many sound reasons to exclude natural gas activities from the North Fork?

The people of the North Fork have been very clear. We were against natural gas development here last year and we remain against it now. The answer is still a resounding NO.

I call upon the BLM to withdraw all proposed leases from the Febru-ary 2013 lease sale and to defer any further con-sideration of leasing in the North Fork Valley at least until the new RMP is complete. I further call upon all citizens who care for the long term viabil-ity of this valley to make every effort to defeat the BLM’s most recent pro-posals.

MitchellGershten MD

Paonia

Congrats to areafootball teamsDear Editor:

Congrats to Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and all the other teams in the valley for their efforts this foot-ball season!

Ron HanksHotchkiss

BY BRUCE CAUGHEYExecutive Director, Colorado

Association of School ExecutivesKEN DELAY

Executive Director, Colorado Association of School Boards

SAM MAMETExecutive Director,

Colorado Municipal LeagueCHIP TAYLOR

Executive Director,Colorado Counties, Inc.

ANN TERRYExecutive Director, Special

District Association of Colorado

There is little time left before the nation hits the so-called “fiscal cliff.” President Obama and the lame duck Congress have an unprecedented num-ber of issues to address — including some which directly affect every city, town, special district, county, and school dis-trict in Colorado — and every Colorado taxpayer.

When they met right after the election, Presi-dent Obama and biparti-san congressional leaders agreed to a framework for deficit reduction that includes both revenue increases and spending cuts. They will continue to flesh out this agree-ment over the next few weeks — but no state or local elected leaders will be at the table.

Their decisions to cut federal funds for education, highways, clean water, safe drink-

ing water, housing and community development leave us only to ponder by how much?

And even more impor-tantly to the long-term fiscal future of state and local governments, these federal decisions could also sharply increase the costs for vital pub-lic improvements such as schools, roads, sewer systems, bridges and fire stations.

Here’s how that could happen.

President Obama and the leaders of Congress seem to agree that addi-tional federal revenues must be part of any agreement to avert the cliff and to put the U.S. on a more sustainable budget path.

It appears certain that Congress will go after what are called federal tax expenditures — the largest and fastest grow-ing part of the federal government’s budget.

This could cover income tax deductions like mortgage inter-est, employer-sponsored health insurance and charitable contributions.

Also, according to var-ious congressional study groups, it might include municipal bonds.

Under current law, Colorado does not tax

the interest earned by any family or corporation in Colorado from U.S. Treasury bonds. Similar-ly, since 1913 when the income tax code was first adopted the federal gov-ernment has never taxed the interest earned on a bond issued by a state, a university, or by any local government; hence the term “tax exempt bond.”

If Congress sudden-ly changes this equa-tion and eliminates the municipal bond interest exemption, the borrow-ing costs of local govern-ments will go up, thereby placing more of a burden onto local taxpayers.

On Nov. 6, the over-whelming number of debt questions put for-ward by local officials to build new schools, repair city streets and build new water treatment plants received approv-al by voters throughout Colorado’s communities.

According to nation-al statistics, state and local governments now shoulder over 75 percent of the costs of financ-ing the nation’s public infrastructure. Last year, the country’s state and local governments issued nearly $300 bil-lion in long-term bonds to finance essential capi-tal investment — 47 per-cent alone went for public education and 21 percent for transportation.

We respectfully urge Colorado’s congressio-nal delegation, individ-uals we know to have the very best interests of our state and nation at heart, to remember that their decisions and those of their colleagues over the weeks ahead could have profound impacts on state and local lead-ers here at home in Colo-rado.

Don’t let the locals fall off this cliff.

Guest editorial

Don’t let the locals fall off the cliff

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Thanksgiving was specialDear Editor:

Drug-Free Delta County wants to say THANK YOU to Zach’s BBQ in Hotchkiss for donating the smoking of six BIG turkeys for our Thanksgiving feast and celebration! You made Thanksgiving very special for our clients and their children and we appreciate you all very much!

Pam BlissVolunteer Coordinator

Drug-Free Delta County

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Delta County Independent LOCAL NEWS Wednesday, November 28, 2012 A3

Rural roadsenterprises, they would not have been completed when they were.

Nevertheless, CDOT is moving forward with design and other work on future construction proj-ects in Delta County.

• Construction of a grade-separated railroad overpass on Highway 92 at Stengel’s Hill is in the final stages of design, and plans are being reviewed by the railroad. The total project is estimated in the $11 to $12 million range.

The CDOT staff said the project is ready to advertise for bid and that construction could take one or two seasons begin-ning in 2014.

• Improvements to the intersection at Highway 92/65. Work would include construction of an east-bound median accelera-tion lane on Highway 92.

• Highway 92 improve-ments across Rogers Mesa. The project “will design and build a reconstruction and shoulder widening project on Highway 92 over Rogers Mesa. The corridor has been surveyed and funding has been allocated to begin preliminary engi-neering,” CDOT reports.

• Slide repair and mit-igation work at the top of McClure Pass in Gun-nison County is also on CDOT’s priorities list.

• The Town of Cedaredge is anticipat-ing an improvement at the intersection of its Main Street and High-way 65. The town is pay-ing a $51,000 match to receive $205,000 in CDOT enhancement funding for beautification work.

• Rockfall mitigation work on Highway 133 at Paonia Reservoir is sched-uled to begin the fall of 2013.

• Hotchkiss has been slated for $329,000 fund-ing with an $81,750 match for a bike and pedestrian trail, also from enhance-ment funds.

• The City of Delta is looking towards a $328,000 enhancement grant with an $82,000 matching local contribution for a city wel-come center.

While new construc-tion and lane building can be delayed until funds become available, mainte-nance is an ongoing and expensive chore. In 2011 CDOT spent almost $1 million on maintenance activities in Delta Coun-ty. Heading that list as always is snow and ice removal/control that cost $339,000. CDOT’s snow removal operations run $6.92 per mile.

Other items on CDOT’s maintenance check list for the county include: roadway surface, $252,000; roadside facili-ties, $133,000; traffic ser-vices, $90,135; roadside appearance, $57,132; and structure maintenance, $19,890.

State road crews have been working toward achieving several goals during 2012. They are patching work on High-way 348; machine patch-ing between Hotchkiss and Crawford in various locations; partnering with county weed sprayers on targeting noxious weeds; and trimming trees on Hotchkiss Hill (Highway 133 east of town).

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The City of Delta adopted a 2013 budget totaling more than $29 million Nov. 20 after addressing citizen and council concerns that expenditures exceeded

revenues. During the first budget hearing ear-lier this month, Delta resident Gerald Roberts pointed out a difference of about $8 million and cited a section in the city charter which requires revenues to match expen-ditures.

The missing compo-nent, city manager Justin Clifton pointed out, is the use of unexpended fund balances. The 2013 bud-get initially circulated to council did not include reserve balances as poten-tial sources of revenue. As a result, expenditures outstripped revenues for two major capital proj-ects, the alternate truck route and the rec center expansion. Each fund has its own reserve balance, Clifton said, and overall those fund balances are very healthy.

A second issue of con-cern was the line item “Professional Services” included in just about every fund. Council mem-ber Bill Raley wanted specifics, which Clifton provided at the second budget hearing Nov. 20. In the citywide capital improvements fund, for example, attorney’s fees, storm water consultants and independent con-tractors for concrete, painting, excavation and engineering services are lumped together under the $1,551,043 budgeted for “Professional Servic-es.”

Finally, council mem-bers reviewed the step increases proposed for “top performers” at the police department.

Assured by the expla-nations for all three items requiring clarification,

council members unani-mously adopted the 2013 budget and approved appropriations in the fol-lowing amounts:

General Fund, $5,145,951; Conservation Trust Fund, $142,000; Recreation Center Fund, $4,538,715; Citywide Capital Improvements Fund, $5,047,480; Munic-ipal Light and Power Fund, $7,245,947; Sewer Fund, $1,894,743; Water Fund, $1,963,513; Refuse Fund, $648,716; Golf Course Fund, $904,751; Internal Service Fund, $1,481,139; Employees’ Dental Insurance Fund, $49,800; Capital Project Fund, $22,823,319; Debt Service Fund, $1,779,105; and Perpetual Care Fund, $1,000.

Property taxes for the City of Delta were set at 0.0 mills.

City budget supports truck route, rec center expansion


Less than satisfied with the golf course evaluation conducted by THK Associates, the City of Dela has decided to complete its own compre-hensive assessment and strategic plan for Devil’s Thumb Golf Club.

“Staff is looking for a way to make the golf course work for every-body,” said city manager Justin Clifton. He recog-nizes it will be difficult to find a compromise that’s acceptable to everyone, but believes there is a way to maximize the city’s investment while mitigating the downfalls widely associated with the golf course.

The process begins by asking the right ques-tions, Clifton said. At the Nov. 20 city council meeting he put forth 14 suggestions intended to assist the city council in determining what consti-tutes success and failure for the short- and long-term operations of Devil’s Thumb:

1. What can we learn from the history of Devil’s Thumb operations?

2. What studies have been done and what do they tell us?

3. Who golfs and who doesn’t?

4. Whose voice should be heard and why?

5. How do we assess the course’s value as a recruitment tool?

6. How do we assess the course’s value in bringing retail shoppers to Delta?

7. What are the his-torical trends of member-ship?

8. What long term development value exists?

9. Are there alterna-tives in operation models that could lower costs?

10. How much financial contribution should be made from other funds?

11. Are there more and less appropriate sources of funding?

12. Are there new sources of funding to con-sider?

13. Are there long-term factors that will make a meaningful impact?

14. What are the impacts of failure?

“Council has expressed frustration that we don’t have clear direction and a clear goal in mind for both the short term and long term,” Clifton said. Exhaustive, detailed answers to these ques-tions should put council on the right track for developing a strategic plan.

Clifton said it will be important to make sure everybody’s voice is heard, in addition to the discussion already held with the Citizen Finan-cial Task Force and the Golf Course Advisory Committee.

“Our next step is to put together some time-lines,” Clifton said. “We want to have a really good analysis for council’s consideration by the time we discuss the budget for 2014.”

Later in the meeting council members did act on one recommendation from THK, to increase membership fees at Dev-il’s Thumb. The goal is to decrease transfers to the Golf Course Fund.

Annual membership fees will increase from $950 to $1,000 for singles and from $1,350 to $1,500

for couples. A weekday round of

golf (18 holes, with cart) will cost $45, an increase of $3. A round of golf Fri-day-Saturday (18 holes, with carts) will run $55, an increase of $6.

The new fees take effect Jan. 1. When rates were last increased in January 2012, golf course manager Rob Sanders noted membership rates had not gone up for six years.

New city manager takes a fresh look at Devil’s Thumb

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★ ★ Cinema 3 ★ ★

7:30 p.m. Only(2:00 & 4:45 p.m. Sat. & Sun.)

Starring Daniel Craig

“Skyfall”PG-13

7:15 & 9:35 p.m. Fri. & Sat.7:15 p.m. Only Sun.-Thurs.

(2:05 & 4:45 p.m. Sat. & Sun.)

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

✦ ✦ Penthouse ✦ ✦

Starring Kristen Stewart

PG-13

Welcome to the MoviesWelcome to the Movies

R

7:00 & 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.7:00 p.m. Only Sun.-Thur.

(2:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun.)

Starring Suraj Sharma

Life of PiPresented in 3-D

4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.Shown in Traditional 2D

★ ★ Cinema 2 ★ ★

7:10 & 9:10 p.m.(2:10 p.m. Sat. & Sun.)

Voice of Hugh Jackman

“Rise of the Guardians”Presented in 3-D PG

4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.Shown in Traditional 2D PG

R

PG-13

PG-13

“Last Ounce of Courage” Rated PG 11:00 a.m.

Sat., Dec. 1 & Sun., Dec. 2$5.00 a seat

“A Country Christmas”

Delta’s 26th AnnualParade of Lights

Friday, December 7 • 6:00 p.m.

Cash Prizes for Best Entries.Parade applications are available at theDelta Area Chamber of Commerce

301 Main Streetor at www.deltacolorado.org

or by calling 874-8616.

Delta AreaChamber ofCommerce

Drawing by Courtney Mattlerof Hotchkiss


For the third consecu-tive meeting, Delta City Council members found themselves rehashing a request from owners Cathy and Carrie Boyd to place a bench and bike rack in front of CB’s Tav-ern on Main Street.

The use of public right-of-way by a private business is not addressed in city code. Questions about liability, installa-tion, maintenance and the possible obstruction of the sidewalk sent staff in search of the approach-es taken by Montrose, Durango, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junc-tion.

City attorney Mike Schottelkotte believes the city should install and maintain the bench and

bike rack to avoid any “blurring” of who owns what and who’s responsi-ble for maintenance and liability. That’s the posi-tion taken by the City of Durango. A represen-tative of that experience shared his observation that once the bench is installed, the business owner often asks for it to be removed because of smoke fumes drifting into the business or because the bench is being used by pandhandlers or the homeless.

Montrose and the City of Grand Junction have a permit process; Glenwood Springs is more relaxed. City officials encouraged business owners to com-ply with a streetscape manual, but the advisory document has no “teeth.”

“We’ve spent more time

discussing this issue than we did spending $29 mil-lion [in adopting the 2013 budget],” council member Mary Cooper said.

In the end they decided to let the Boyds purchase the bench and bike rack — which they’ve been willing to do since the beginning — and donate them to the city. The city will handle installation and maintenance, and will have some input on design.

Council wrestles with bench, bike rack at CB’s

Heated Garage SaleSaturday, Dec. 1 only

7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Variety of items, framed fossil fish $40 (would

make great gifts!)

1266 Ash Mesa Rd.Delta

EGYPTIAN THEATRE452 MAIN - 874-9770

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Feature Times:

— Friday —

7:00 & 9:30 p.m.

— Saturday —

4:00, 7:00 & 9:30 p.m.

— Sunday-Thursday —

7:00 & 9:15 p.m.

PG-13

Marijuanato prohibit the sale of marijuana,” he said. “There has been ample discussion on the topic. However, I understand this is a different type of amendment and a dif-ferent approach in law. I don’t know what will happen over the coming months.”

Council members selected the nine-month period to give them an opportunity to see what the state puts together and how other communi-ties handle the issue.

Clifton said it’s likely most law enforcement agencies will cease issu-ing citations for posses-sion of 1 ounce or less of marijuana by adults 21 and older. Amendment 64 also includes provisions for marijuana cultiva-tion.

“Generally, law enforcement agencies will be giving deference to this constitutional amendment,” he said. “Of course, if the feds deter-mine Amendment 64 is unconstitutional because it violates federal law, this could become a non-issue.”

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A4 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 ACCENT Delta County Independent

Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Monday-Thursday), Delta Community Cen-ter (Monday-Friday), Hotchkiss Senior Cen-ter (Monday-Thursday) and Paonia Senior Citi-zen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each loca-tion. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-7662; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citi-zen Center, 527-3435.

The menu through Dec. 31 follows:

Monday, Dec. 3 — Homemade pizza, tossed salad, wax beans with red pepper and tropical fruit mix.

Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Ham loaf, baked beans, green pea salad, honey-glazed carrots and cin-namon applesauce.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Roast beef, mashed pota-toes and gravy, kidney bean salad, green beans, wheat roll, cake and one-half orange.

Thursday, Dec. 6 — Potato-crusted cod, mac-aroni and cheese, pine-apple coleslaw, peas and carrots, breadstick and sliced pears.

Friday, Dec. 7 — Ground beef stroganoff over egg noodles, carrot-raisin salad, Harvard beets, onion roll and fresh apple.

Monday, Dec. 10 — Sweet and sour chicken over brown rice, spinach and cheese salad, Ori-ental blend vegetables,

wheat roll and fortune cookie.

Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Chili con carne with cheese and onion, cauli-flower, cornbread, cran-apple juice and Jell-O.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Salisbury steak with carrot and onion gravy, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, parmesan pea salad, wheat roll and applesauce delight.

Thursday, Dec. 13 — Roast turkey, stuffing and gravy, orange-glazed carrots, three-bean saladand cake.

Friday, Dec. 14 — Beef lasagna, tossed salad, cauliflower and brocco-li, garlic breadstick and fresh orange.

Monday, Dec. 17 — Pepper steak, baked sweet potato fries, apple-sauce Waldorf salad, California vegetables, Italian bread and fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, Dec. 18 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, Kir-by’s special salad, bread-

stick and one-cup des-sert.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 — Hot roast beef sand-wich, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, pick-led beets and spiced hot apples.

Thursday, Dec. 20 — Chicken tamale pie, Spanish rice, black bean salad, cran-apple juice and applesauce cake.

Friday, Dec. 21 — Breaded cod, whipped cauliflower, Harvard beets, wheat roll and sunset yogurt dessert.

Monday, Dec. 24 — Baked ham dinner, whipped sweet potatoes, pineapple coleslaw, green beans, wheat roll, cake and fresh orange.

Tuesday, Dec. 25 — Merry Christmas. No meal service.

Wednesday, Dec. 26 — Meatball and barley soup, mandarin spinach salad, Italian bread, V-8 juice and sliced peaches.

Thursday, Dec. 27 — Chicken ala king over brown rice, green pea salad, broccoli, cheesy biscuit and fruited Jell-o.

Friday, Dec. 28 — Beef stew with potatoes, car-rots, celery and onions, three-bean salad, corn-bread, peanut butter cookie and banana.

Monday, Dec. 31 — Oven baked chicken, hop-pin’ john, vegetable pasta salad, Italian stewed tomatoes, Jell-O cup and apple crisp.

Tuesday, Jan. 1 — Happy New Year. No meal service.

Senior CommUnity meals listed

DOWN-HOME CHICKENTip: This chicken is also

delicious with mashed pota-toes. Mom served the thick, tangy sauce that coats this tender chicken as a gravy over rice or mashed potatoes. It makes a welcome centerpiece for any meal. —Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon

6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 40 min.

1/2 cup all-purpose fl our 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4

pounds), cut up 1/4 cup canola oil SAUCE: 2/3 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup ketchup 2/3 cup molasses 1/3 cup canola oil 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Hot cooked rice

In a large resealable plasticbag, combine the fl our, salt andpepper. Add chicken, a few piec-es at a time, and shake to coat.

In a large skillet, heat oil.Brown chicken in oil on allsides; remove to paper tow-els. Drain drippings and returnchicken to the pan.

In a bowl, combine the lem-on juice, ketchup, molasses, oil,Worcestershire sauce, cloves,salt and pepper. Pour over chick-en. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;simmer, uncovered, for 35-40minutes or until chicken juicesrun clear. Serve with rice.

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“Everything we do is driven by you”

5th annual BARREL TASTING AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Sat., Dec. 1 & Sun., Dec. 2Noon-5 p.m.

Join us for wine tasting,hors d’oeuvres, live music

(choral and otherwise) and good cheer.

Taste a little 2012 wine fromthe barrel; enjoy the music of

the madrigal choir singing in the cellar;

try Jay Bagley’s Alaskasmoked salmon and

Pam’s jams, sauces andgift baskets.

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— 1:00 p.m. — A memorial service for all our members who have passed away this year.

All family members andfriends are invited.

Broncos football in the Clubroom

following the service.

The annual Cookie Walk will be presented by the United Methodist Women on Friday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church located at 477 Meeker Street near Fifth Street in Delta.

Members of the organi-zation prepare fancy holi-day cookies for sale dur-ing the event. Attendees purchase bags (charged by the pound) for their family and friends at Christmas. This year a lunch will not be served; however, two cookies and a cup of coffee will be for sale for $2. Also, a silent

auction and craft sale will be held in conjunction.

According to Susan Triebwasser, chairman of a UMW Circle, “We are opening early this year, as last year there was a line waiting at the door.”

The Methodists are preparing for a full sched-ule for the holidays with a children’s play, Christ-mas Eve service and free Christmas dinner. The Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter is now open serving dinner and a place to stay in the church basement.

For further informa-tion, call 874-9501.

Fill a bag with holiday cookies

Over the Veterans Day weekend, Walmart in Delta participated in a corporate veterans appreciation campaign, “A Grateful Nation.” Walmart customers penned short thank you notes to veterans, which were used to create the stripes of an American flag. Robert Ownby,

Walmart manager, has graciously allowed Delta Lee Marts Post 3571 Vet-erans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary to distribute Buddy Pop-pies every Veterans Day. Ownby asked the local VFW post members to accept the flag on behalf of all veterans.

In addition to the flag,

a large paper “scroll” with comments and thank you notes written by Walmart customers was also pre-sented to VFW Post 3571. Both the scroll and the flag will be taken to the Grand Junction Region-al VA Hospital and dis-played as a tribute to all veterans during the holi-days.

Flag, scroll presented from ‘A Grateful Nation’

Photo submittedHeidi Loveridge (right), an assistant manager at Walmart in Delta, presents an American fl ag made of notes of thanks, written by community members and Walmart shoppers. Also pictured are Linda Stahly, Dept. of Colorado VFW Ladies Auxiliary senior vice president, and Michael Stahly, VFW District 11 commander, both representing VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary.

Youth toperform

The Valley Youth Orchestra celebrates the holidays with a concert Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Delta United Methodist Church (5th and Meeker). This orchestra is com-prised of children from Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray and Gar-field counties. Admission is by donation. A cookie reception will follow the concert. Further informa-tion is available at www.valleysymphony.net/vyo/.

Micah and Kimberly Hostetler of Delta are the parents of a son, Blake Eli Hostetler, born Nov. 17, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9.6 ounces and was 20.25 inches in length.

Kevin and Brianda Hernandez of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Lexi Sofia Hernandez, born Nov. 17, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 10.4 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Paula and Jerel Yoder of Delta are the parents of a son, Jaxon Bradley Yoder, born Nov. 21, 2012, at Delta County Memori-al Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

Jesus Macias and Flor Moreno of Hotchkiss are the parents of a son, Giovanni Jasiel Macias, born Nov. 24, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 7.8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Margaret Granzella of Paonia is the parent of a daughter, Rose-Andria Elise Rasmussen Gran-zella, born Nov. 25, 2012, at Delta County Memori-al Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

BIRTHSBIRTHS

Not everyone is aware Delta has a bookstore. The Delta Friends of the Library operate a small bookstore in the base-ment of the library. The Downstairs Bookstore features a variety of gently used books with everything from best-selling novels to self-help. There is a large selection of paperbacks and current magazines. The selection is updated weekly.

The bookstore accepts donations of clean, used books as well as cur-rent magazines. Dona-tions can be taken to the library. A book sale is planned in January, so the Friends of the Library also welcome donations for that sale.

The Downstairs Book-store is open the same hours as the library. All proceeds go to the library.

Bookstore supports Delta Public Library

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Subscribe to the DCI.Call 874-4421.

Delta County Independent SCHOOL Wednesday, November 28, 2012 A5

DHSCALENDAR

Sponsored By:

Thur., Nov. 29 Boys Basketball at Warrior Challenge in Grand Junction, 9:30 a.m.; Freshmen Basketball at Palisade, 5:30 p.m.; Wrestling at Montrose, 6:00 p.m.; DHS Play “Romeo & Juliet,” 7:00 p.m., Delta Center.

Fri., Nov. 30 Speech at Fruita, 4:00 p.m.; Basketball at Warrior Challenge in Grand Junction, 9:00 a.m.; Swimming at Durango, 4:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 1 Boys Basketball at Warrior Challenge in Grand Junction; Speech at Fruita, 4:00 p.m.; Wrestling at CMU.

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Poster contest winnerCourtney Mattler, a seventh grader at Hotchkiss K-8, won a poster contest for the Delta Parade of Lights. The parade theme, “A Country Christ-mas,” is shown in Courtney’s pencil drawing of a snowy winter scene. Her artwork has been used to promote the parade, which will be Fri-day, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., along Delta’s Main Street. Courtney said she loves to draw, and hopes one day to have her own show at a local art gallery. She is the daughter of Cecilia Ware of Hotchkiss.

Young Lifesponsorspageantfor malestudents

Delta County Young Life is sponsoring a competition called “Mr. Christmas Tree” Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center. A male represen-tative from each class at Delta High School will compete for the title of “Mr. Christmas Tree.”

There are four catego-ries — talent, swimwear, interview and formal-wear. The winner gets a prom package complete with tux rental and limo.

The event is a fund-raiser for Young Life. There will also be a silent auction, bake sale and corporate sponsorships to help raise money to send kids to Young Life camps.

For more information, call Young Life director Ty Gallenbeck at 216-5680.

Recently, Lincoln Elementary students engaged in a two-week fundraiser for new instructional technology at LES. Within that short period of time, LES stu-dents sold over $30,000 worth of Believe! fund-raising items. Of that, $15,000 stayed in the

building for the purchase of technology, specifically an overhead projector for the Discovery Center and Elmos™ for every class-room. The teachers can use the Elmos to proj-ect any document onto a screen or the wall.

Principal Paul Rodri-guez and assistant prin-

cipal Timothy Fifer chal-lenged the students to raise at least $20,000. As a reward for exceeding the challenge, the prin-cipals promised to kiss a pig. As an added incen-tive, they promised to shave their heads if the students raised $30,000.

At an all-school assem-bly last week, the princi-pals made good on their promise, much to the delight of the cheering students.

LES principals shavetheir heads, kiss a pig

Delta Middle School art students studied one-, two- and three-point per-spective, historic black-and-white photographs of Delta and nearby towns, and the art style of expressionism to cre-ate the framed works of art that are displayed at Clubb’s Frame Shop and Bank of the West.

Alexia Quinn, Shelbi Ledesma, Katrina Bate, Kaleb Hawkins, Alex

Rolf, Alexis Williams, Jade Mahaffey, Devin Seittman and Stormi Archuleta participated in the project organized by DMS art instructor Anna Couch.

Couch was deliberate about selecting the busi-nesses to display the stu-dents’ artwork.

“There are six pieces at Clubb’s Frame Shop, because owner Hartland Clubb has always been

helpful and supportive of my students, provid-ing show space, special ordering sketchbooks and selling at a discount to students,” she explained.

The three pieces dis-played at Bank of the West are in appreciation for a donation through the organization Donors Choose. Couch submit-ted a grant request through Donors Choose to buy the frames for the students’ artwork.

Couch explains, “Donors Choose is an organization that match-es up folks who want to donate money with teachers who need a hard-to-find resource for specific projects.” More information is available at donorschoose.org.

All of the pieces of art are for sale, with the proceeds going to the students and the DMS Art Studio to replace the frames.

Students’ artwork hung in two Delta businesses

Rec centerwill hostgingerbreadhouse contest

Bill Heddles Recre-ation Center is planning a gingerbread contest Dec. 8. This is the same day as Breakfast with Santa and the kids’ garage sale. Entry fees are $7 for youth and $7 for adults. Call the rec center at 874-0923 for guidelines. Reg-istration deadline is Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.

Photo by Pat SunderlandDMS art students Jade Mahaffey (left) and Devin Siettman created the “cityscapes” above using oil pastels.

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Photo by Pat SunderlandStocking caps are in order for Paul Rodriguez and Timothy Fifer, LES administrators.

Shop kids’garage saleat BHRC

Come shop the third annual kids’ garage sale being held at Bill Hed-dles Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 8, the same morning as Break-fast with Santa. The garage sale is a great opportunity for kids and adults to shop for great deals, take a photo with Santa, and have a pan-cake breakfast, too. Kids rent booth spaces to sell gently used items such as toys, games, books, vid-eos, etc.

Call Bill Heddles Rec-reation Center at 874-0923 for more informa-tion.

Students of the MonthBrought to you by the Delta County Independent

and the Delta High School Booster Club

Patti Chapman

Age: 17

Parents: Thomas and Roz Chapman

Year in school: Senior

Favorite subject: History

Favorite teacher: Mr. Magtutu

The most infl uential person in my life: My big sister, Katie

Please tell us why: My whole life I have always looked up to her and she never fails to put a smile on my face.

After graduation, I plan to: attend college (undecided where at the moment) and pursue a career in business and health/exercise science.

Favorite saying: “Be more concerned with your character rather than your repu-tation, because your character is what you are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ~John Wooden

In my spare time I like to: be with my friends and family, play with my yellow labrador.

Favorite musician/song: Luke Bryan

Patti is involved in volleyball, basketball and track. She is president of FBLA, vice president of the DHS Leo Club, a member of CFES and student leader at Fire-Proof Youth Group.

Jade Astin

Age: 18

Parents: Steve and Tami Astin

Year in school: Senior

Favorite subject: English

Favorite teacher: Rob Ames

The most infl uential person in my life: My older brother, Andrew

Please tell us why: He has inspired me to be great and has paved a way for me to do so.

After graduation, I plan to: attend college (undecided where or what for)

Favorite saying: “Do or do not, there is no try.”

In my spare time I like to: play video games, read, ski and kayak

Favorite musician/song: Mumford and SonsFavorite TV show: Glee

Jade is the student body president. He is a member of College For Every Student and National Honor Society. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-ter-day Saints and an Eagle Scout.

A6 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 OBITUARIES Delta County Independent

Tom DoverDelta resident Jef-

frey T. “Tom” Dover died Nov. 16, 2012, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 60.

A memorial service was held Nov. 24 at Tay-lor Funeral Service Cha-pel in Delta.

Mr. Dover was born to J.T. and Margie (Wom-ble) Dover on July 21, 1952, in Ardmore Okla. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Long Grove, Okla., grad-uating from Lone Grove High School in 1971.

He served with both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. He served a tour during Vietnam and with Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica.

He married Shelly Crim on June 19, 1990, in Arlington, Texas. They celebrated 22 years of marriage this year.

Mr. Dover was a carpenter and an auto mechanic. He enjoyed motorcycles, playing his guitar, watching Nascar and drag racing, collect-ing Nascar die casts and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly Crim of Delta; his daughter, Mar-gie Dover of Delta; and his sister, Susan Chris-tian and spouse Billy of Lone Grove, Okla.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contribu-tions may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Proj-ect, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or www.woundedwarriorproject.org; or to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.

Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funer-al Service and Crema-tory.

View the Internet obit-uary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

Dee HannaDiane “Dee” Hanna

died Nov. 19, 2012, at her home in Hotchkiss. She was 66.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss.

Dianne Harrod was born Oct. 22, 1946, to Lewis and Jeanne (Hick-man) Harrod in Tucson, Ariz. She grew up in Tuc-son, Ariz., and Brawley, Calif., graduating from Brawley High School in 1965.

She was married to Larry Jackson before she

married Chris Hanna.Mrs. Hanna worked as

an equipment operator in the construction industry. She volunteered with the Susan B. Komen for the Cure organization and enjoyed boating, camp-ing, motorcycling and crafting.

She is survived by her husband, Chris of Hotchkiss; two sons, Todd Jackson of Austin, Texas and Eric Jackson of Keno-sha, Wis.; one brother, Keith Harrod of Haver-hill, Iowa; two sisters, Lynn Daters of Haverhill, Iowa and Gayle Morroni of Eugene, Ore.; and five grandchildren, Trevor, Taylor, Joshua, Jacob and Jarret.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contribu-tions may be sent to the American Cancer Soci-ety.

Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Cre-matory.


Nancy HeidrichHotchkiss resident

Nancy J. Heidrich died Nov. 22, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospi-tal. She was 64.

No services are planned at this time.

Nancy Joann Kuretich was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Somerset to Martin and Wanda (Lewis) Kuretich. She attended school in Bowie and graduated from Paonia High School in 1966.

She married Ken Holt; the marriage ended in divorce. In 1978 she mar-ried Charles Heidrich.

Mrs. Heidrich worked at a local gas station, grocery store, Gibson’s and Russell Stover. She enjoyed homemaking, crafting, her Siamese cats and Elvis Presley.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Heidrich of Hotchkiss; daughters Kendra (Holt) Gillilan and her hus-band Greg of Paonia and Mary (Heidrich) Everett and her husband Dan of Fruita; son Brad Heidrich and his wife Lynn of Hotchkiss; and 10 grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Donna Mae Kuretich and Cheryl Lee Kuretich.



Willard BullLifetime Cedaredge

resident Willard Bull died Nov. 23, 2012, at his residence. He was 87.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church in Cedaredge with Pastor Bob Hillyer officiating. Interment will be held prior to the memorial ser-vice at Cedaredge Cem-etery.

Willard Nelson Bull was born May 29, 1925, to Ernest and Dorothy Bull in Cedaredge. He spent his childhood in Cedaredge, graduating from Cedaredge High School in 1944.

He married June Imhoff on Aug. 19, 1958. She preceded him in death in December 1999. He later married Beverly Barr. She survives.

Mr. Bull was a third-generation Cedaredge pioneer, working as a farmer, rancher and dairyman. He enjoyed hunting, horseback rid-ing, working his cattle and storytelling.

He was a member of the Cedaredge Commu-nity United Methodist Church and served on the board of several irriga-tion companies. He was deputy water commis-sioner for 15 years.

Mr. Bull is survived by his wife, Beverly; his son, Alan Bull and his wife Linda, all of Cedaredge; a brother, Robert Bull and his wife Fern of Lay-ton, Utah; two sisters, Marolyn Wood of Meade, Kan., and Jean Gilleece of Grand Junction; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Bull.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.



Oliver SmithOliver M. Smith died

Nov. 23, 2012, at the Paonia Care and Reha-bilitation Center. He was 94.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Taylor Funeral Service

Chapel in Hotchkiss. Inurnment will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.

Mr. Smith was born to Robert and Audra (McMil-lin) Smith on Sept. 26, 1918, in Haviland, Kan. He spent his childhood in Kansas before moving to Crawford in 1933. He was one of seven students who graduated from Crawford High School in 1936.

Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

On Dec. 31, 1942, he married Margaret How-ard in Fresno, Calif. They were married more than 59 years before Margaret died Aug. 2, 2002.

He was a member of Freeman Heights Baptist Church in Arkansas. He enjoyed gardening, fish-ing, spending time out-doors, farming, and rais-ing pigs, chickens and cattle. He lived in Ber-ryville, Ark., for 20 years before moving back to Colorado in 1984.

Mr. Smith is survived by his son, David Smith and his wife Rita of Lakewood; two brothers, Benny Smith of Hotchkiss and David Smith and his wife Carol of Carson City, Nev.; one sister, Joyce Holybee of Paonia; and four grandchildren, Debra, Roger, Robert and Christopher Smith.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Smith; and his daughter, Chris-tina Smith.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.



Carolee BurnettCarolee Burnett died

Nov. 24, 2012, at Sunrise Homes in Delta. She was 83.

Mrs. Burnett was born Nov. 16, 1929, to Onel and Mabel (Caddy) Hoch in Montrose. She attended Montrose public schools until the 10th grade and graduated from high school in Del Norte.

On Dec. 22, 1946, she married James Burnett in Del Norte.

She worked for the U.S. government as a clerk and typist in the Department of Agricul-ture. She enjoyed her family, reading, puzzles, sewing, crocheting and

knitting.Mrs. Burnett is sur-

vived by her son, Richard Burnett of Cedaredge; her daughter, Donna Keadle of Eckert; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.



Ken GruberKenneth J. Gruber

died Nov. 20, 2012, at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction of brain cancer. He was 46.

He was born Oct 1, 1966, to Albert “Jerry” and Elaine (Sedlacek) Gru-ber. He graduated from Machebeuf High School in Denver and with honors from Mesa State College in Grand Junction with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications.

In 1991 he married Dani Lemoine.

Mr. Gruber was a property manager and also worked for SoftShell, a chemical software com-pany which later sold to Bio-Rad Laboratories. He telecommuted from Hotchkiss as an e-busi-ness analyst until 2011.

He enjoyed refereeing basketball games, and was a voluneer for the Leroux Creek Area Plan-ning Committee which he chaired for several years.

Mr. Gruber is survived by his wife of 21 years, Dani of Hotchkiss; two children, Heidi Gruber of Grand Junction and Ben Gruber of Rangely; sis-ters, Linda Daniel and her husband Bruce of Duran-go, Christy Dillard and her husband Chip of Har-rison, Ark., Nancy Meier and her husband Skip of Castle Rock; brothers, Dave Gruber and his wife Lala of Bailey, Joe Gruber and his wife Stephanie of Evergreen, Tom Gru-ber and his wife Janet of Littleton, Steve Gru-ber and his wife Jenna of Carlsbad, Calif., and Marty Gruber and his wife Ashley of Windsor; and many nieces, neph-ews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cathey Gruber.

At his request, a memorial fund has been established for the educa-tion of his children. Con-tributions may be made to the Gruber Memorial College Fund, c/o First State Bank of Hotchkiss, P.O. Box 38, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Cal-lahan-Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction with a reception following at Naggy McGee’s Irish Pub in downtown Grand Junc-tion.

Michelle KellyMichelle Lyn Kelly

died Oct. 28, 2012, in Durango. She was 40.

She was born to Mike and Rozanne Kelly on June 20, 1972, in Duran-go.

She graduated from Durango High School in 1990 and from Fort Lewis College with two bache-lor’s degrees in business and art. While at Fort Lewis she studied abroad for a year in Germany and another semester in Paris. She graduated from CU Denver with a master’s degree in ele-mentary education. She was a tutor and substi-tute teacher.

Ms. Kelly enjoyed traveling, most recently traveling to India with the New Hope Kids Mis-sion Team to New Hope Orphanage. She made jewelry, quilted and was an artist, painting with oils, pastels and water-color.

Ms. Kelly is survived by her father, Mike Kelly of Delta; her mother, Rozanne Kelly of Delta; three brothers, Chris Kelly of Grand Junction, Tim Kelly of Scottsdale, Ariz., and David Kelly of Durango; a sister, Aimee Martin and spouse Steve of Durango; seven nieces and nephews, Sara and Tim Martin of Durango, Andrew and Ellie Kelly of Moab, Utah, Hunter Kelly of Delta, Kayla Sherman of Aliso Viejo, Calif., and McKenna Kelly of Montrose; and a grand-niece, Niomi Kelly of Moab, Utah.

A celebration of life was held at the First United Methodist Church in Durango.

Byron HolveckFormer Delta resident

Byron Lee Holveck died Nov. 25, 2012, at the Grand Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 40.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at Tay-lor Funeral Service Cha-pel in Delta.

Mr. Holveck is sur-vived by his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Dan Wallace of Delta; three sons, Caleb Holveck of Florida, Ryan Cooley of Colorado Springs and Justin Cooley of Mon-trose; two brothers, Stan Holveck of Denver and Tom Holveck and his wife Karis of Montrose; his grandmother, Betty Dawson of Cory; and two grandchildren.



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U.S. Senator Mark Udall welcomed the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington Nov. 26, capping off the Colora-do Engleman Spruce’s journey from Rio Blan-co County, throughout Colorado and across the nation. The tree, removed from the White River National Forest in early November, draws atten-tion to the forest health issues that face Colorado and many regions of the West.

“Colorado is home to some of the most stun-ning forests our country has to offer. I am proud, as Colorado’s senior senator, to welcome this tree to the U.S. Capitol,” Udall said. “I hope my colleagues will see this tree not only as a symbol of why we need to cherish and protect our forests, but also as a reminder of the work that still has to be done to ensure our

forests remain vibrant and verdant. Colorado is proud to offer this tree to the Capitol for all to enjoy.”

During its tour of the country, the tree has been a symbol of the Colora-do’s open spaces and out-door recreation. The tree is also a visible reminder of the most severe wild-fire season Colorado has ever experienced. Dur-ing the tour, one of the partners for the project, Choose Outdoors, raised funds to help restoration efforts for the High Park and Waldo Canyon fires.

In July, Udall led a hike through the White River National Forest to help select the tree. The tree will be decorated with 5,000 homemade ornaments from Colora-dans. Udall, Colorado’s senior senator, will lead the official lighting of the tree at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 4.

Christmas tree arrives in capitol

Delta County Independent ACTIVITIES Wednesday, November 28, 2012 A7

November 28-December 24THE LIVING FARM MARKET AND CAFE, PAONIA. OLD-FASH-

IONED COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Wednesday-Mon-day, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Tuesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, November 29BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia.

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progres-sive is 60 numbers for $625, blue is 53 numbers and orange is 61 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

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

November 30 & December 1PAONIA HOLIDAY ART FAIR, Friday, Nov. 30, 3-8 p.m. and Satur-

day, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia.

Friday, November 30BREAST AND WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

12 noon, brown bag lunch, Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, Delta County Memorial Hospital. For more information or a ride, call Dorthy, 872-3309 or Marie, 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

DELTA COUNTY YOUNG LIFE SPONSORS “MR. CHRISTMAS TREE,” 7:00 p.m., Delta Performing Arts Center. This is a ‘Bro Pageant’ featuring one representative from each of the classes at DHS competing for the title of Mr. Christmas Tree. Fund raiser for sending kids to Young Life camps. Also silent auction, bake sale and some corporate sponsorship. For more information, call Ty Gallenbeck, 970-216-5680.

NORTH FORK COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Eckert Presbyterian Church, Highway 65. Admission is by donation with contributions of money or food going to Surface Creek Food Bank.

Saturday, December 1DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m.,

Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Main-stream. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 858-2352 or 257-7281.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS, 4 and 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Cedaredge. Tickets free but must be obtained in advance at AppleShed, Leisure Time or Gazebo Florist. Includes a variety of seasonal vocal and instrumental music, a community carol sing with the piano and organ.

CHILI/POTATO DINNER, 4-7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Cedaredge. Potato with all the fixin’s and chili, dessert and drink $8; potato with just the fixin’s, dessert and drink $5; chili, dessert and drink $5; nachos $2. Children under 10 — $5 for potato, chili, dessert and drink; $3 for potato or chili, dessert and drink. Sponsored by Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church.

CRAFT & BAKE SALE with “Home & Kitchen” theme, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road. Proceeds sup-port Rogers Mesa Community House. Hourly Pampered Chef demos.

CEDAREDGE PARADE OF LIGHTS.TEN FRIENDS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ute Indian

Museum, Montrose. Free admission to show and museum. For more information, call Janice, 240-8377.

HAND-MADE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta.

VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 5th and Meeker streets, Delta. Admission by dona-tion. Cookie reception follows concert. For more information, go to: http://www.valleysymphony.net/vyo/

PAONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT BENEFIT DINNER AND SILENT AUC-TION for the Grant Arterburn Family, 5-7 p.m., Paonia Fire-house, 729 Second Street. For more information or donations, call 234-0642.

Sunday, December 2NORTH FORK COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 3

p.m., North Fork Baptist Church, Highway 133, Paonia. Admis-sion is by donation with contributions of money or food going to Ministerial Alliance Food Bank.

Tuesday, December 4ADVENT CONCERT, 12:10-12:55 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,

5th and Palmer streets, Delta. Today: “Special Men’s Choir.” For information, call St. Luke’s, 874-9489 or Nyla, 874-9485.

Wednesday, December 5TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CLUB MEETS, first and third Wednes-

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

PUBLIC MEETING for more information on the proposed BLM Feb. 2013 oil and gas lease sale, 6-8 p.m., Paonia Junior High School Gym, 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia.

December 7-9PAONIA PLAYERS PRESENT “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE,” Paradise

Theatre, Paonia. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. with 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Opening $20, all other shows $15.

Friday, December 7CONFLUENCE DRIVE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY, 11 a.m.,

Gunnison River Drive and Palmer streets.COOKIE WALK, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Delta United

Methodist Church, 477 Meeker Street, Delta. Cookies sold by the pound. Silent auction and craft sale also held. For more information, call 874-9501.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE, 1:30-5 p.m., Paonia Library Community Room.

Saturday, December 8GINGERBREAD FESTIVAL, 12 noon-4 p.m., Blue Sage Center,

Paonia. Holiday book sale, hayrides, gingerbread houses, professional photography and a cottage building workshop for kids.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST DISPLAY, 9-11 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta.

KIDS’ GARAGE SALE, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta.

KIWANIS’ BREAKFAST WITH SANTA PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:30-11 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta.

BOOKSIGNING FOR “NORTH FORK VALLEY” with authors Kathy Addams McKee and Claudia Sutliff King, 1:30 p.m., Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum, Second and Hotchkiss Avenue.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE, coloring contest and free hayrides to Homestead Market, Blue Sage Center Gingerland and Paonia Library, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Paonia Library Community Room.

Monday, December 10DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30

p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Tuesday, December 11ADVENT CONCERT, 12:10-12:55 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,

5th and Palmer streets, Delta. Today: Dr. Mary Kleinsorge, soloist with guitar. For more information, call St. Luke’s, 874-9489 or Nyla, 874-9485.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE, 7 p.m., Taylor Funeral Service, 682 1725 Road, Delta. For more information, call 874-8633.

Thursday, December 13CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS WITH ROGERS

MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 2 p.m., Hotchkiss Com-munity United Methodist Church. For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. poli-cy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, Delta Center for Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta.

Community CalendarCommunity Calendar

Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or

emailed to: [email protected] is Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

• 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 9:00-10:00 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 COM-MITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine.

• BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING - On Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pay by the month.

• K-2ND GRADE BASKETBALL - Register now until December 2. Learn the fundamentals on Saturday mornings starting in January.

• HOLIDAY HOOPS 3-ON-3 BASKET-BALL TOURNAMENT - Register your teams for this fun event held on Saturday, December 22 starting at 8:00 a.m.

• KIDS GARAGE SALE - Have your kids earn extra Christmas Money — Reserve your spot for Saturday, December 8 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Call the Rec Center to pre-register. No clothes or food items allowed in garage sale.

• PICKLE BALL DROP IN - Month of November — Drop-in times Mon./Wed. 8:00-10:00 a.m. or Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. May be inside or outside depending on weather or activities!

• ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE - The City of Delta is looking for teams to play in Adult Soccer League that would start in March. Please contact the Sports Coordinator if you are inter-ested in this league forming!

• BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Back again this year on Saturday, December 8 at BHRC. From 8:30-11 a.m. kids 12 and under eat free. Sponsored by Delta Kiwanis Club. Bring your camera for photos with Santa.

• MAKE YOUR OWN EMBOSSED CHRISTMAS CARDS - Monday,

December 3 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. You will be able to make 20 cards in this creative class. Register in advance.

• GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST - 1st Annual Gingerbread House Contest in youth and adult cat-egories. Register in advance and creations will be on display Sat., December 8 and judged during Breakfast with Santa.

• KIDS FUN AND FIT DAY - Boys and girls 7-12 come join in on Thursday, December 27 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Register by noon on Monday, Dec. 24.

• DENVER NUGGETS BASKETBALL SKILLS CHALLENGE - For boys and girls ages 7-14 (age as of April 30, 2013) on Wed., January 2. Register by 9:30 a.m.

• PICKLE BALL 101 - Learn to play this great game on Thursday, November 29 and December 6 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please regis-ter in advance. No charge for this clinic.

• PROTECTOR’S RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT - Tournament for police, firemen, military (active or retired) on January 4-6. Deadline to register December 30.

• 2013 WINTER PICKLE BALL LEAGUE - League starts on Wednesday morning 8:00 a.m. January 9. Register in advance.

• PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIAL

- 5 (1) hour sessions with a per-sonal trainer. They are on sale until December 31. Makes a great gift for someone special!

• COMMUNITY CPR/FIRST AID - Saturday, January 19 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Please register by January 11 for this class.

• STOCKING STUFFER SPECIAL - Buy a 20-punch card and receive 5 punches free! Sale is on November 23-December 31. Ask for all the details from the Rec. Center front desk!

City of Delta Activity Update

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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Valley Symphony Association is pleased to announce a special Christ-mas concert combining the talents of the 65-voice Valley Symphony Chorus under the direction of Lenore Hample and the Valley Symphony Orches-tra under the direction of Mike Kern.

The orchestra will be doing Stille Nacht (as performed by Mannheim Steamroller), Three Dances from the Nut-cracker (Marche, Waltz of the Flowers, and Tre-pak), White Christmas, and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. The chorus will perform Pergolesi’s Magnificat plus won-derful arrangements of popular Christmas carols and many other holiday

favorites including I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Three Kings of Orient, Away In a Manger and All is Well. Plus there will be an audience Christmas carol sing-along (includ-ing a sing-along of the Hallelujah! chorus from Handel’s Messiah so bring your music!), and much more.

The first concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center. Intermission refresh-ments at the Delta con-cert will be provided as a fundraiser for Valley Youth Orchestra. Dona-tions for intermission refreshments will help support young musicians in our area with their sea-son of music.

The second Christmas by Candlelight concert will be Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion auditorium.

Tickets are $20 for adults and seniors and $5 for students 17 and under. Because this is a popular holiday concert, advance ticket purchases are encouraged. Tickets

are available at Clubb’s in Delta, Homer L. Sims Agency, Howard David-son Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose. Tickets are also available at the Montrose Pavilion office by credit card, in person or by tele-phone (249-7015) and for purchase online at www.valleysymphony.net.

Enjoy your favorite holiday carols

The Delta community will get back to its roots during this year’s annual Parade of Lights as it celebrates “A Country Christmas.” Come join in the fun and kick off the Christmas season on Friday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. for the always excel-lent hometown Parade of Lights. Don’t miss seeing Santa in the parade!

Businesses, civic orga-nizations, non-profit groups, youth organi-zations and others are encouraged to participate in the parade. Cash priz-es and trophies will be awarded to the top three floats that fit into the “A Country Christmas” theme.

Parade entries are due on Friday, Nov. 30. The cost to enter is $25; cham-ber members receive a discount. After the dead-line, the fee will be $35 for everyone. Parade float entries are now accepted at the Delta Area Cham-ber of Commerce at 301 Main Street, or give the office a call at 874-8616 to sign up, or to request an e-mail or fax copy of the registration form.

“And then on Dec. 6, bundle up in warm clothes, bring a mug of hot chocolate and your holiday spirit, and we’ll see you on Main Street for the annual Parade of Lights,” said chamber director Kami Collins.

Celebrate a Country Christmas at parade

Delta’s Lee Marts VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary will host a Pearl Harbor Day com-memorative ceremony Friday, Dec. 7, on the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that took the United States into World War II. The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. and will include special remembrances of those who were there and the 2,402 Americans who lost their lives on that “Day of Infamy.” The cer-emony will conclude with placing seven wreaths of remembrance into the

Gunnison River, to be carried downstream by the currents. All events will be held on the banks of the Gunnison River near the arbor in Conflu-ence Park.

All members of the community are invited, especially anyone who was at Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, any family mem-bers of those who were there, and all veterans and active duty troops of the U.S. military and their families. Call Sandy Baker, auxiliary secretary, at 874-8172 for additional information.

Pearl Harbor to be remembered

A performance of a men’s choir will take place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta, Tuesday, Dec. 4,

from 12:10 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Spend your lunch hour enjoying this special holiday performance by a dynamic and lively group of men.

These advent mini-concerts will continue each week on Tuesdays at noon through Dec. 18. Singer songwriter Dr. Mary Kleinsorge will sing and play guitar on Dec. 11. The choir from Cedaredge United Meth-odist Church will perform Dec. 18.

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

Men’s choir featured in lunchtime series

Dolce Voce, an eight-member a cappella vocal group from Ridgway and Montrose, will present a holiday concert entitled “White Christmas” at the Wright Opera House on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. They will be serving up heart-warming holiday ballads, Christmas movie classics, and carols from British, Appalachian, and Native American

traditions, in an after-noon of yuletide music you won’t hear anywhere else — including White Christmas, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, I Won-der as I Wander, Rise Up Shepherd, The Huron Carol, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, a haunting O Magnum Mysterium, and their famous, cheeky ver-sion of Jingle Bells.

Join these eight vocal

artists as they bring both hallowed and festive songs of the season to life with their characteristic warmth, clarity, and lus-cious vocal blend. Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for children, and are available at Buckskin Booksellers and Cimar-ron Books or at the door. The concert is sponsored by Ouray County Per-forming Arts.

Dolce Voce brings festive songs of the season to life

The North Fork Com-munity Choir kicks off the holiday season with two Christmas concerts on Friday, Nov. 30, in Eckert and Sunday, Dec. 2, in Paonia.

The choir, under the direction of longtime music educator Jan Tuin, will perform a varied selection of works both sacred and secular, as

well as traditional and modern. Joining the choir will be many local musi-cians playing brass, per-cussion, hammered dulci-mer, flute and piano.

Admission to the con-certs is by donation. In Eckert, contributions of either money or food may be made to the Sur-face Creek Food Bank. In Paonia, similar dona-

tions may be made to the Ministerial Alliance Food Bank. The Eckert perfor-mance starts at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on Highway 65. On Sun-day, the performance takes place at 3 p.m. at the Baptist Church on Highway 133. Everyone is cordially invited to get in the holiday spirit through the joy of music!

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You’ll find a variety of personally crafted trea-sures including stained glass, fused glass, jew-elry, windchimes, aprons, afghans, florals, metal art, children’s gifts, can-dles, ceramics and more.

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Heidi Davis of Delta will sign her book, “Ari-el’s Light: An Inspiring True Story of Recovery, Healing, Hope, and Mira-cles,” at Bill Heddles Rec-reation Center Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The book signing will be held in conjunc-tion with the rec center’s annual Holiday Craft Fair.

Davis is the first to tell everyone she is not a writ-er. She is, quite frankly, a recovering alcoholic who failed many times in her attempts to give up drinking.

From the time she had her first drink at the age of 4 — at a family Christmas party — Davis struggled with a drink-ing problem. When she moved to Delta six years ago with her husband and five children, she thought she’d finally be able to get a fresh start. Instead, the alcoholism progressed.

In “Ariel’s Light,” Davis describes how her husband Kevin and her parents did everything they could to save her. Ultimately Kevin decided Heidi was a danger to herself and to their chil-dren, and he told her to pack up her things and move back to Denver.

“I had hit several bot-toms in my life,” Heidi said, but faced with the loss of her family, she lost all hope.

“My answer was to die,” she said. “That was my way out.”

Heidi describes the long, miserable night dur-ing which she attempted suicide in front of her daughter and her friend. She finally passed out and when she woke up and looked over, there was Ariel.

“She saved my life, she helped save my soul. She was my light in all that darkness.”

Heidi writes, “When I looked over and saw my little Ariel’s face, I knew I couldn’t possibly live like this anymore, and I real-ized I didn’t want to leave my family and die. How could I have been so self-ish to put them through that?”

So she went home and didn’t even attempt to beg forgiveness because she knew her “sorrys” meant nothing. “I just showed them I wasn’t going to drink.”

The date was May 21, 2009. “I finally hit rock bottom. I found accep-tance of my alcoholism. I realized it would never be different for me. My problem was I’d always tried to see if I could have just one drink. Surrender came, the white flag went up.”

Davis describes that day as the worst day of her life and the greatest day of her life.

Then just seven months later Ariel was killed while walking to

Walmart with a friend. The two were on a dark stretch of H Road, a road that has no sidewalk and no shoulder, when Ariel was hit by a car on Dec. 20, 2009. She was 16.

“I thought, ‘Wow, I finally, finally got sober to have a better life and this is what happens.’”

But because Heidi was no longer a selfish drunk, she was able to be with Ariel while she was on life support, waiting for the weather to clear up so an organ transplant could get to Delta.

“The miraculous thing to many people is that I was able to remain sober through those days. Alco-holics are always looking for an excuse, and that’s probably the greatest excuse ever,” she said.

But she found strength in a habit she started the day she got sober. Every night, she wrote a letter to God.

“It wasn’t a long drawn-out thing,” she said. “I just asked God to remove my desire to drink and help me accept my alcoholism. As time went on, I developed a relationship with God. I was able to talk to Him.”

She later realized the seven months she was writing those letters and building a relationship with God, it was prepar-ing her for the difficulties she was about to face.

Although that time was so dark, Heidi felt the light of God saying, ‘If you just hang on, I will not let you walk through this alone.”

Her letters to God began to include the miraculous signs that made her think of Ariel. “I didn’t need to see those things in order to trust in God, so I thought maybe they were for somebody else.”

As the pages started to stack up, Heidi shared her story with family and

friends, who encouraged her to have it published. She sought guidance from Willyn Webb, Ari-el’s teacher and a pub-lished author, and found a Christian publisher. Within weeks she had a contract with Tate Pub-lishing.

“In AA we share our stories because they can give other people hope,” she says. In the same way she hopes her writ-ings can help a struggling alcoholic or show a griev-ing parent that though a child’s death hurts and it’s tragic, there’s hope.

Although Heidi is com-fortable sharing her sto-ries at AA meetings, she admits it was a bit painful writing about Ariel and the accident that claimed her life, even though she knows it was just that — an accident.

“I pray before writing, I pray during and I pray after. I have to think it’s going to help somebody else.

“This story is not just my story. It’s everybody’s story. Whether they’re the alcoholic, or they’ve got an alcoholic or an addict in the family, it’s in somebody’s life some-how, some way.

“The same for dealing with death — that too we all go through.”

Today, Heidi not only writes letters to God, she also writes to Ariel. “I feel like she can read the letter over my shoulder,” Heidi said. “It makes me feel closer to her.”

Still there are days

when grief hits hard, when Heidi misses “her girl” and her giggle almost more than she can bear. It was on one of those days she took the photo that’s featured on the cover of “Ariel’s Light.” The light from the setting sun shines bright-ly beneath the darken-ing clouds, silhouetting Grand Mesa and bringing hope to Heidi’s heart.

“Miracles happen every day all around us. It’s a question of what are you willing to see? What are you willing to keep

your heart open to?”“Ariel’s Light” will be

available at the rec center Saturday. Heidi will also sign books at the Delta Public Library Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Online purchases can be made at barnesandnoble.com, amazon, itunes and the Tate Publishing web-site, www.tatepublishing.com.

“I’m humbled and I’m honored to be part of something so wonderful,” she said. “I just hope my book will help somebody find a little hope.”

Heidi Davis offers hope in new book

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Secret Shoppers will be out and about betweenNov. 24 and Dec. 23 looking for shoppers to

give away a total of $1800 to be spent locally.Be sure to wear your “I Shop Delta” button

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Photo by Pat SunderlandAlthough she has struggled with alcoholism and lost her daughter in a tragic accident, Heidi Davis’s book is fi lled with the hope she has found through God.

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Christmas tree permits offered by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are now on sale. The per-mits allow the public to cut a Christmas tree for personal use on national forest and BLM lands within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunni-son National Forests and the Uncompahgre, Grand Junction and Gunnison Field Offices of the BLM.

Tree cutters must have a valid permit with them while cutting a tree. A BLM permit is valid for trees located on BLM lands only, just as a For-est Service permit is only valid for trees located on

national forest system lands. Permit costs range from $8 to $10 (per tree) depending on which BLM or Forest Service office issues the permit and where one plans to cut their tree. Permits come with information explain-ing regulations and help-ful tips. The Forest Ser-vice and BLM offices also sell maps and offer free advice on the best areas for tree harvesting, spe-cies availability and any restrictions of note. No cutting is permitted in campgrounds or other recreation/facility sites, wilderness and/or near lakes, streams or in wet-land areas.

Permits are on sale in Delta at 2250 High-way 50 (phone 874-6717), in Paonia at the ranger district’s office on North Rio Grand Avenue (phone 527-4131) or in Montrose at 2465 S. Townsend Ave-nue (phone 240-5300).

Permits are also avail-able in Collbran, Crested Butte, Grand Junction, Gunnison, Mesa and Nor-wood.

Please plan ahead and be prepared for win-ter conditions and keep vehicles on the road (or appropriate parking area). Vehicles equipped for winter conditions with 4-wheel drive, snow tires or chains are encouraged.

BLM, USFS Christmas tree permits are available

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Photo by Kathy Browning

A handsome dudeThis buck struck a regal pose on Rogers Mesa last week. Motorists are taking extra care to avoid the deer herds crossing the highway at night.

BY KATHY BROWNINGStaff Writer

Annexation into the Town of Paonia was expensive for Rick McGavin. He received a bill totaling $4,837.20 for the annexation of his property on Samuel Wade Road which includes his house and a liquor store. That business, McGavin wrote in a letter to Mayor Neal Schwieterman, results in $600 to $1,000 in sales tax to the town each month. Both are on town water.

The town’s invoice included $1,378.75 in planner fees for Davis Farrar and $3,281.96 in legal fees for town attor-ney Jim Briscoe. Certified mail costs were $122.98 and the cost of publication was $53.51.

McGavin began his letter by stating, “I am sorry to con-tact [you] on another mat-ter of unprofessional behavior from the Town of Paonia.” The annexation papers were filed in April and he received the town’s invoice six months later on Oct. 15. He stated that he and his attorney had asked throughout the annexation process for estimated costs but received none.

He noted the mayor had said the annexation was a first for the town and details were being worked out. “Am I expected to pay for the [town’s] educational process?” McGavin wrote. “I was [led] to believe I was not going to be responsible for the town plan-ner bill.”

Jim Briscoe, town attorney, in a letter to the mayor, town clerk and Farrar, explained, “It is a large amount of legal fees in comparison with previ-ous annexation proceedings. However, this was not a nor-mal annexation process and involved negotiations that have not historically occurred with annexations to the Town

of Paonia.” The annexation agreement provided by Far-rar was revised by Briscoe. It was not accepted by McGavin. Briscoe said he looked at what would be acceptable options. McGavin and his attorney, Steve Harper, then submitted their own agreement. Bris-coe reviewed that and, after changes and compromises, an annexation agreement was signed by the town and McGavin.

Briscoe concluded, “I believe the billing is justified ... However, given the fact it involved the creation of a unique annexation agreement crafted to address a particular situation, that by necessity it resulted in a billing that is unusually high in compari-son with other annexations, perhaps it would be justified for the bill to be reduced ... The annexation agreement form that was developed will likely be used by the Town for future annexations, sub-ject again to making amend-ments to address the different circumstances and issues that come with different properties proposed for annexation.”

At the Nov. 13 town council meeting, McGavin said the annexation process began in Aug. 2011. He stated that 80 percent of what the planner had asked for in the annexa-tion agreement had nothing to do with annexing a prop-erty into the Town of Paonia, but was applicable to larger communities. After going back and forth with the town attor-ney, 90 percent was accepted by Briscoe, McGavin said. It took until March 2012 for an acceptable agreement.

The Paonia Town Council voted unanimously to reduce the invoice by $1,378.75, which was the total cost billed by the planner. The full amount of the legal fees was not reduced.

Property owner challenges bill for annexation

The Bureau of Land Man-agement (BLM) is moving for-ward with leasing lands in the North Fork Valley for oil and gas drilling at the Feb. 2013 lease sale — lands that were previously scheduled to be sold at the August 2012 lease sale then deferred.

Opponents are upset that the BLM is moving forward with this proposal despite overwhelming public opposi-tion and despite the agency’s

current unfinished Resource Management Plan (RMP).

Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) and the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center will host a meeting to present more information on the proposed February 2013 lease sale and to write let-ters to the BLM state office, urging them to remove all of the North Fork parcels from the sale.

The meeting will be held at the Paonia Junior High School Gym, 846 Grand Avenue, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

The hosting groups state that the meeting will be an opportunity to get more information on the proposed February 2013 lease sale, to learn about the protest and appeal processes and to share ideas on how local residents can work with the BLM state office to convince the agency to remove the North Fork par-cels from the lease sale and to finish the RMP revision,

adopting updated manage-ment that protects the area’s resources, uses and communi-ties.

The BLM’s Resource Man-agement Plan is currently undergoing an update and members of the community have been working toward developing sensible, protec-tive management for the North Fork lands.

Citizens for a Healthy Com-munity, in a release, states the “North Fork communities can come together and work with the BLM to put updated management in place for our public lands. But we need to act now. The protest period for the current lease sale ends Dec. 17.”

Visit www.citizensforahealthycommunity.org or www.theconservationcenter.org for more information.

To view the agency’s infor-mation on the lease sale, visit www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Programs/oilandgas/leasing.html.

Conservation groups host meeting on BLM lease sale


Paonia Town Council, meeting on Nov. 13, had a full agenda and some noteworthy announcements.

Mayor Neal Schwieterman announced that the North Fork Airport was voted the 2012 Outstanding Colora-do Airport by the Colorado Pilots Association. The Town of Paonia and Delta County co-own the airport. A date for presentation of the award has not been set.

Town clerk Barbara Peter-son invited residents to come in and write on town hall win-dows what they like about the town. Markers are provided. The North Fork Vision 2020 and Heart and Soul mural is proudly on display in the town hall entry.

Jeff Schwartz of Delicious Orchards asked for a modifica-tion to his lease. The current agreement for the town land he leases for a campground specified he needed to have a $3 million total liability policy with $3 million per incident. Schwartz said his insurance company only does a $2 mil-lion total liability policy with $1 million per incident. He said that is the industry stan-dard.

Jim Briscoe, town attorney, said he preferred a policy to give the town the greatest coverage and protection.

Peterson asked the council to revise the lease so it would match the name on the insur-ance policy. The lease was in name of Jeff Schwartz and the policy in the name of Delicious Orchards. Both the lease and the insurance policy will now say Delicious Orchards.

Trustee Brian Ayers noted that the insurance policy had expired on Sept. 28. At the time of the meeting Schwartz did not realize that his brother had renewed the policy before the expiration date.

The council approved the lower insurance amounts and changed the lease to Deli-cious Orchards LLC by a split vote. Brian Ayers and Ross King were opposed to grant-ing the approval because they thought Schwartz had let the insurance lapse and didn’t inform the town.

The mayor asked the town clerk to put the issue on the next agenda if Delicious Orchards did not have an insurance policy in place. It is listed under unfinished busi-ness on the Nov. 27 agenda as a compliance review.

Mayor Neal Schwieter-man recused himself while the council considered his boundary adjustment request. Mayor pro tem Corinne Fer-guson conducted this discus-sion and vote.

In Schwieterman’s letter to the Creek Vista Crossing Homeowners Association, he stated he wanted a bound-ary adjustment that would transfer the approximately 35 foot by 100 foot piece of the property from Don May’s ownership to Schwieterman and his wife, Liane Mattson. The piece of land would be removed from the homeown-ers association.

Schwieterman currently cuts the field which is covered in cheat grass. This is to have a fire break for his home. The home was built prior to the Town of Paonia land use codes. With the adjustment, the home’s eves, window seat for the east bedroom and the east door landing and steps would be in compliance.

The land within the bound-ary adjustment would retain the current utility access and maintenance easement.

Steve Gulick, president of the Creek Vista Crossing Homeowners Association, wrote that the executive board had no objection. Schwieter-man was to “cover expenses

associated with revising and recording Exhibit A of [the association’s] covenants.”

The Paonia Planning and Zoning Commission recom-mended approval provided a deed for the property that

Paonia approves lease changes with orchard

The 20th annual Holiday Art Fair will happen Friday, Nov. 30, from 5-8 p.m. and all day Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9-5 at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia.

The Holiday Art Fair was founded in 1992 by Celia Rob-erts.

This festive event is pro-duced by local artists for the benefit of the community and the artists. The Blue Sage Center will be filled to over-flowing with artists’ art items. These items are all local and handmade, and make excel-lent gift items.

Participating artists include Ashley Krest and Zephyros Farms — live wreaths, Blossom Valley School — baked goods and ornaments, Celia Roberts — photography and calendars, Tara Miller and Sam Brown

— pottery, Pam Elli-son — pot-

tery, Susie Kaldis — jewelry, Peggysoup Lovey — fiber arts and dolls, Keaton Spitzer — mosaic arts, K Dahl Glass

Studio — glass art and fine art, Michelle Dockins — dyed silks and felted soaps, Heidi Simpson — Goat’∑s milk soaps and lotions, Patricia Weller —

jewelry, Paonia Health Works — chair massage, Taquile Textiles of Peru — knitwear, Marilyn Colter — watercolor cards and Kathie Johnson — beeswax candles.

Providing music to enter-tain and to shop by will be Devon Alves, Pete Halladay and T. Kay and Paonia Com-munity Chorus.

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is located at 228 Grand Avenue in downtown Paonia.

For more information, call 527-7243.

Local talent showcased in Paonia holiday art fair

Photo by Kathy BrowningPottery by local artists and many other handmade, local gifts, jewelry and artwork will be available this Friday and Satur-day at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia.

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Christmas cheer and Santa light up Crawford

A family from Minnesota hopped on this fl oat in the Crawford Parade of Lights on Friday, Nov. 23.

Photos by Kathy BrowningThe Fruitland Mesa Club had a great fl oat with a Christmas tree and lots of presents.

The Odle Family of Crawford fi lled their impressive fl oat during the annual Parade of Lights.

Kids climbed aboard the North Fork Ambulance Association train for a ride through downtown Crawford.

Payton Wheatley gives Santa his wish list for Christmas while elves Lynn Watkins and Megan Collins assist. The Crawford Com-munity United Methodist Church hosted Santa and offered chili, nachos, popcorn and cookies by the pound.

Colored lights streamed from this cowboy’s hat.

Christopher Daniels was among the fi rst of many kids who shared with Santa Claus what he would like under his Christmas tree. There are some extra photos at www.fl ickr.com/kdbrowning.

Santa’s friendly elves are Dhaun Cose (left) and Megan Collins (right).

Even adults waited patiently for their turn to have their picture taken with Santa. Here is Susan Ayer and below is John Watkins.

Local authors team up to writeentertaining history of the North Fork Valley


Kathy Addams McKee and Claudia Sutliff King, the local authors of “North Fork Valley,” will have a book signing on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum. The book will be available for purchase from the museum. The museum has a number of other books in the Imag-es of America series by Arcadia Publishing.

Kathy McKee, co-curator of the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum, got the idea for the book one year ago. The original idea was to do a book on Delta County. But when she wrote down all the chap-ters necessary for a book on the entire county, she realized what a daunt-ing task that would be. So she and the historical society book committee decided it would be bet-ter to focus solely on the

North Fork Valley. She sent her proposal

to Arcadia Publishing for their Images of America series in February.

Being the museum co-curator gave McKee a head start on the proj-ect. “It was wonderful because I actually got looking into files I hadn’t looked in before, and realized we had a lot of pictures.”

The authors searched for original pictures in three different historical societies and nine pri-vate collections. Hetty Todd and Dennis Turner were two who contribut-ed pictures. The major-ity of photographs in the book will be new to read-ers.

McKee worked on the book in her off hours from the museum. She

scanned all the photos at home.

Among the new dis-coveries for McKee were the information and pho-tographs she found of The North Fork Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), an organization of Union veterans. The GAR purposes were fra-ternity, charity and loy-alty to fellow members, their families and their communities. The North Fork GAR post and the Ladies’ Relief Corps were located in Hotchkiss.

McKee was impressed with Thomas Blackwell, editor of the North Fork Times. “He was a won-derful editor.”

She had a lot of fun with the Lazear chapter, even though it was hard to find pictures there. She used photographs in the book by Thomas Jamison, who visited the area through the years.

“Lazear was really an interesting little town. It had a cheese factory, a blacksmith shop, stores, but nobody had pictures of those,” McKee said.

Royden Girling did a lot for the commu-nity. Girling bought the Lazear Mercantile Store in 1920 and became the postmaster. A few years later the Girling broth-ers bought a store across the street. In 1929 his longtime employee Tom Coutts became his part-ner. The store was named Girling and Coutts. Coutts succeeded Girling as postmaster and later bought Girling’s share in the store.

McKee learned a lot about coal mining from interviewing Robert “Bud” Bowie. “He was a delight.”

McKee wrote the chapters on Hotchkiss,

Lazear, Crawford and Bowie. McKee is a fourth-generation resi-dent of Hotchkiss.

Claudia King, a local historian who has lived her entire 73 years in Paonia, did the chapters on Paonia and Somerset.

Doing the book made even King learn more about her local com-munity. “It really did help me to understand the interconnectedness

of people in Paonia,” King said. “Some of the things I just didn’t real-ize.” She fi nally learned why events developed the way they did. For example, she played with children whose par-ents owned the Oliver mine. She never under-stood why they suddenly left the area. Doing the book, she found out they sold the mine in 1949.

“All the kids in Som-

erset and Bowie came down to our schools,” she said. “I learned a lot more about these class-mates by just doing the research.”

King learned a great deal about the mines in Somerset and the sur-rounding area. Miners were paid in silver and gold coin. “That coin came from Utah and if a specifi c miner didn’t pick up his wage, it just went back on the train to Utah and it came back the next day. They didn’t keep a lot of money around up there at Som-erset,” King said.

King acknowledges her great sources — Bill Palmer Sr., Myrna Hunt-en Pierson and Ralph Audin Jr. — for much of the mining information she shares in the book.

This is McKee’s fi rst book. King has written previously. Most nota-ble was her “Treasured Memories — First 30 Years in Paonia” pub-lished in July 1996 and “A Walking Tour” in 1976.

“North Fork Val-ley” costs $21.99 and is available locally at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Mu-seum, at online bookstores, or through Arcadia Pub-lishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888) 313-2665.

Proceeds from the sale of this book will help to support the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum, which is non-profi t and volunteer-run, and to continue in its mission of preserving the history of the area.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional histo-ry in the United States.

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Photo by Kathy Browning

A new RotarianMichelle Lehman (center), owner of the Paonia Flower Shop, is the newest member of the Paonia Rotary Club. She was offi cially received into the service organization on Nov. 15 by club president Norman Lewark and Jackie Parks. Parks introduced Lehman by saying she had known Michelle since she was a small child and that she has grown up to be a wonderful woman. Lehman graduated from Hotchkiss High School. She has been in the fl oral busi-ness for 20 years.

Photo from Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical MuseumConcrete sidewalks. In 1909, Hotchkiss fi nally began to replace the boardwalks and dirt paths with sidewalks. This group of businesses includes, from left to right, Dr. Myers offi ce, the North Fork Times newspaper offi ce, the real estate offi ce of Dickson and Winters, and the North Fork Market. Along with the workers are two children playing as if they are helping with a donkey pulling them along. Reprinted with permission from North Fork Valley by Kathy Addams McKee and Claudia Sutliff King.

Photo from Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum Thomas Blackwell, editor of the North Fork Times, was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias, police magistrate, justice of the peace, state representative, and a member of the businessmen’s association that was respon-sible for promoting the valley. Reprinted with permission from North Fork Valley by Kathy Addams McKee and Claudia Sutliff King.

Paonia councilFROM PAGE B1is being exchanged is in place and proper notice given to the homeown-ers association.

Don May wrote that he did not consider the boundary adjustment to be an asset because of the utility easement. Additionally, Schwieter-man was paying all fees for the boundary adjust-ment.

Jim Briscoe, town attorney, said Amend-ment 41 in the Colorado Constitution does not allow public officials to receive or accept gifts in excess of $50. His opin-ion was that the mayor is paying for “the bound-ary adjustment applica-tion fee, survey expens-es, plat preparation, deed preparation and recording fees, which amount to the purchase price of the narrow strip of property being pro-posed for a boundary adjustment.”

After substantial dis-cussion by the trustees, the council unanimously approved the boundary adjustment.

USDA Farm Ser-vice Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Trudy Kareus announced that funds are now available for Guaranteed Conser-vation Loans. Conserva-tion loans allow farmers and ranchers to imple-ment conservation prac-tices on their land that will help protect natural resources.

“Guaranteed Conser-vation Loans are a use-ful alternative to help operators implement any Natural Resources Con-servation Service (NRCS) approved conservation practice including, but not limited to, waste manage-ment systems, conserva-tion structures or water conservation measures,” said SED Kareus.

According to SED Kareus, the Guaranteed Conservation Loan limit is $1,302,000 and interest rates and terms will vary. The maximum guarantee FSA can issue is 75 per-cent.

A streamlined appli-cation process is avail-able for applicants with a strong financial position. The streamlined pro-

cess reduces paperwork requirements and elimi-nates the requirement to provide a cash flow state-ment and supplementary documentation.

Interested applicants who do not already have

a conservation plan approved by NRCS should work with their local NRCS staff to develop a conservation plan. As with other guarantees, lenders can reduce risk, increase liquidity and offer lower

rates by selling the guar-anteed portion in the sec-ondary market.

For questions regard-ing Guaranteed Con-servation Loans, please contact your local Farm Service Agency office.

Conservation loans available

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PaoniaHigh School

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Boys at 5:30 p.m.Fri., Nov. 30 Wrestling at Fruita, 6:00 p.m. — Come Early

& Eat at “Eagles Nest Cafe.”Sat., Dec. 1 Speech at Grand Junction High School, TBA;

Wrestling at Maverick Duals (CMU), All Day; JV Wrestling at Montrose, All Day.

Mon., Dec. 3 C Girls Basketball vs. Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.Tues., Dec. 4 JV Basketball vs. Olathe, JV Girls and JV

Boys at 4:00 p.m., V Girls at 5:30 p.m., V Boys at 7:00 p.m.

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Soaring EaglesOn Wednesday, Oct. 7, Hotchkiss K-8 hosted the Delta County School Dis-trict sixth grade fall Knowledge Bowl. Paonia Elementary was fortunate enough to win this event, with the Montessori School taking second, and Delta Middle School placing third. Pictured on the winning team (left to right) are Jade Ellenberger, Chance Bills, Seth Brinton and Harley Ewert.

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Thanksgiving sharingPaonia Junior High Social Studies classes, under the direction of Kirsten Saunders, Tonya Pipher, and Lindsay Prendergast, processed 40 pounds of apples donated by Austin Family Farms. The students created 30 pies from scratch, rolling out the dough and baking these pies to observe Thanksgiving. They were led through a series of safe food practices, manners and etiquette, capitalizing upon the true meaning of giving. After lunch, the students indulged in some of the pies, then delivered the remainder to Paonia Care and Rehabilitation.

The Friends of Paonia Library will hold their annual holiday book sales on Friday after-noon, Dec. 7, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and on Satur-day, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Paonia Library Community Room.

On Saturday only, there will be a horse-drawn hayride spon-sored by the Homestead Market on Grand Avenue to the Paonia Library on Third Street and back. Pick up for the hayride will begin in front of the Homestead at 10:30 a.m. and the ride will end at approximately 1:30 p.m. Riders will be able to get off at the Blue Sage Center Gingerland after its noon opening.

Santa will arrive at the Blue Sage at 1 p.m.

The Homestead will be hosting its annual holiday open house with local food and drink samples for everyone.

A kid’s coloring con-test will be held for three age groups — three to six years, seven through

nine years and 10 through 12 years. The winners will receive a new book of their choice from the library catalog up to a $25 value.

Coloring contest entry forms may be picked up at the Paonia Library

front desk, the Blue Sage Center and the Home-stead Market, from Dec. 1-8. Entries must be in by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Kids can color while parents shop. Win-ners will be announced on Monday, Dec. 10.

Free hot coffee, cocoa, cider and cookies will be part of the Saturday holi-day fun for all book shop-pers at the library. Stock up on “gently used” best sellers for gifts, or bring a bag to fill up for your winter reading.

Enjoy holiday book sale, coloring contest and free hayrides

Photo submittedHere was the scene last year as kids were picked up at the Blue Sage Gin-gerland event. Driver Todd Harding took the kids on a hayride to the Paonia Library for more fun activities.


The Town of Hotchkiss has been using the 2003 Model Traffic Code even though there have been four updates since then. That was rectified on Nov. 8 with the Hotchkiss Town Council voting unanimously to approve Ordinance 2012-2 Model Traffic Code updating it to 2010.

Attorney Sandra Net-tleton put the ordinance together. The ordinance contains some town-specific modifications that pertain to the pub-lic works director, Mike Owens, being able to put up signs restricting the use of vehicles above a certain weight on high-ways due to deteriora-tion, rain, snow or other conditions.

The public works director can erect signs prohibiting the opera-tion of trucks, commer-cial vehicles or construc-tion vehicles on desig-nated highways and may impose limitations on their weight, size or type.

The public works director can temporar-ily close any highway and establish detours because of general con-struction, public safety or maintenance.

The public works director can temporarily close to traffic any part of a highway for celebra-tions, parades, special events or civic functions provided a valid permit has been issued by the town.

Finally, the public works director can pro-hibit all vehicles on a highway except autho-rized emergency and maintenance vehicles.

The chief engineer for the Colorado Depart-ment of Transportation added an endorsement making it legal for the Hotchkiss Marshal to write tickets on high-ways as traffic is pass-ing through town.

The Model Traf-fic Code can be read at town hall.

Hotchkiss updates its traffic regulations

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Bureau of Land Man-agement’s Uncompahgre Field Office and the Gunnison Gorge Nation-al Conservation Area will implement seasonal road closures on approximate-ly 17,570 acres within the Gunnison sage grouse area of critical environ-mental concern.

Under the annual clo-sures, C-77, Black Ridge and Red Canyon Road are closed to motorized and mechanical uses effec-tive immediately through May 15, 2013. Signs will be posted to notify the public of closures in these key-access areas.

The closures are intended to protect sen-sitive Gunnison sage grouse habitat, reduce stress and disturbance

to wintering deer and elk herds and protect soils from excessive ero-sion and damage. Areas affected by the road clo-sures include portions of Black Ridge and Fruit-land Mesas east of the Gunnison Gorge Wilder-ness, west of the Black Canyon Road, south of the Smith Fork drain-age and north of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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

The BLM staff appre-ciates your cooperation with this effort to protect this special area. For additional information, contact the BLM at (970) 240-5300.

Seasonal road closures in effect for Gunnison Gorge NCA


The Rotary Club of Paonia came bearing

gifts on Nov. 15 for the third graders in Jeannie Hinyard’s and Rhonda Pinckard’s classes at

Hotchkiss K-8. They were big, beautiful dic-tionaries. Carrie Coats, principal, said her two

daughters still use the dictionaries they received when they were in third grade.

Rotarians Pam Bliss, Peggy Szvetecz and Glenn Dahlgren deliv-ered the dictionaries.

Bliss was told by one father that he found his daughter in bed with the dictionary over her face, sound asleep. His daughter is a student at Paonia Elementary.

The Rotarians asked the students to open to the name plate inside the dictionary and write their names. “In 30 years you’ll look in there and say, ‘This is how I wrote in the third grade!’ ” Bliss said.

The students were excited looking through the beautifully illustrat-ed dictionaries. Bliss

asked the students to look up specific words which explained the mis-sion of Rotary including service and polio. Rotary is a service organization and one of its missions is to totally end polio worldwide. It also pro-vides local scholarships and does highway clean-up of litter.

The Rotary Club of Paonia gave dictionar-ies to third graders at Hotchkiss K-8, Paonia Elementary, Crawford School and North Fork Community Montessori School.

“It’s so much fun. The kids love them and the teachers do too,” Bliss said.

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338 Main Street • DeltaPhoto by Kathy BrowningThe Paonia Rotary Club visited Hotchkiss K-8 on Nov. 15 and brought dictionaries for every third grader, as it does every year. Above are the classes of Jeannie Hinyard and Rhonda Pinckard.

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Exceptional EaglesPaonia Elementary School has implemented a new student recognition program. Students are recognized for outstanding performance in Safety, Order, Achievement and Respect — SOAR. PES staff nominate students for the Exceptional Eagle Award. On Nov. 16, the following were recognized: Natasha Eckert, Wesley Whittemore, Logan Green, Ryder Hart, Christo Mora, and Jamaica Horner for achieve-ment; Matthew Horn for order; and Harley Ewert, Aiya Schwartz, Lucas Dunn, Rayunna Rhoades and Curtis Pfeifer for respect.

In a major show of cooperation between the United States and Mexi-co, representatives from the Colorado River Basin States, the United States government, and the gov-ernment of Mexico signed an historic agreement that furthers the commit-ments of both countries to the 1944 Water Trea-ty between the U.S. and Mexico, while recogniz-ing that increasing water demands on the Colorado River will require creativ-ity and flexibility.

Under this five-year agreement, Mexico has committed to accept vol-untary shortages when Lake Mead reaches cer-tain levels, while gaining opportunities to receive surplus water under cer-tain conditions. The agree-ment, known in treaty parlance as “Minute 319,” also includes a water con-servation demonstration project, salinity manage-ment language, potential opportunities for Mexico to release its storage for environmental flows in Mexico and the opportu-nity for Mexico to store some of its treaty alloca-tion for delivery in subse-quent years.

Jennifer Gimbel, direc-tor of the Colorado Water Conservation Board,

called the agreement “monumental” and said it’s important to Colorado for furthering the state’s ability to work collab-oratively with the entire river basin – including Mexico – “to use our water resources in an equitable and appropriate manner pursuant to the Law of the River.”

“This agreement is monumental. It is impor-tant because the agree-ment recognizes the finite resources of the Colorado River but it is monumen-tal because it allows both countries, along with the states and other enti-ties in both countries to work together and use infrastructure to allow the finite resources to be shared during surplus conditions and reduced in times of shortages,” Gim-bel said.

Sen. Mark Udall added, “Mexico is one of Colo-rado’s and our nation’s most important partners in trade and the West-ern Hemisphere, not to mention an indispensable partner on the Colorado River. This agreement will continue our mutually beneficial relationship and help ensure that the Colo-rado River remains strong from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the

Gulf of California.”According to the U.S.

Department of the Interi-or, elements of the agree-ment include:

• Implementing efforts to enhance water infra-structure and to promote sharing, storing, and con-serving water as needed during both shortages and surpluses;

• Establishing proac-tive basin operations by applying water-delivery reductions when Lake Mead reservoir conditions are low in order to deter more severe reductions in the future;

• Extending humani-

tarian measures from a 2010 agreement, Minute 318, to allow Mexico to defer delivery of a portion of its Colorado River allot-ment while it continues to make repairs to earth-quake-damaged infra-structure;

• Establishing a pro-gram of Intentionally Cre-ated Mexican Allocation (ICMA) whereby Mexico could temporarily reduce its order of Colorado River water, allowing that water to be delivered to Mexico in the future; and,

• Promoting the ecolog-ical health of the Colorado River Delta.

Colorado is part of major water treaty with Mexico

Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) is host-ing a Winter Silent Auc-tion at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Don’t miss this special winter event. Proceeds will go to CAWS and CAWS Adoption Center, dedicated to helping local dogs and cats find their forever homes.

The auction will have

new household merchan-dise from a major high-end department store. Browse, place a bid or buy immediately.

Give the perfect gift and help homeless dogs and cats.

There will be free cider and baked goods for all bidders.

Memorial Hall is located at 175 North First Street, adjacent to the Hotchkiss Public Library.

CAWS announces silent auction

B6 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 CHURCH Delta County Independent

DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GODEaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568

Pastor: Lee PonderSunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m. Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High)Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717Pastor: Ken Gilchrist

Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon 2:00 p.m.Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 NoonSunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTORSPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

860 Crawford Ave., DeltaCarlos & Rosemary Sluder,

Pastors – 874-0167Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517Arturo & Alicia Carrasco,

Children – 874-0771Domingo: Escuela Dominical 10:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:00 a.m. Culto de la Tarde y Niños 5:00 p.m.Miercoles: Family Night 7:00 p.m. Jovenes 7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEYCHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848Website: gvcnazarene.org

Email: [email protected] Pastor Terry D. Hedrick

Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) SandridgeSunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m.Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.Study Groups:Meeting at various places and times throughout the week.

We want to extend a personal invitation to every-one. Please come and make yourself at home.

“Our church could be your home.”“We exist to glorify God by raising up

Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893

Rev. Alisa SecrestAdult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Praise Music 10:15 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Child care available

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCHReaching the children and youth of

Western Delta CountyI Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322

www.deltachristianchurch.orgMinistry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane,

Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake SullivanFind us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church

Sunday: Worship First Service 9:30 a.m.Second Service 11:00 a.m.Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade

Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH863 A Street, Delta

Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Independent, Fundamental

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH(Missouri Synod)

1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052Pastor Jeffrey Ryan

Worship Service 9:00 a.m.Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.For more information call 626-3347

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC)1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497

Pastor: Randy UnruhWebsite: www.calvarydelta.orgE-Mail: [email protected]

Sunday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083

Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome

GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315

Pastor Gary CulpSunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Please call for information about Bible studies and Prayer times

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647

deltafirstchurchofgod.comBob and Linda Aubery

Sunday School Classes for All Ages 9:00 a.m.Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.Prayer Chain Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP(The LORD Cometh)

1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135Pastor Earl Douglas

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

All Welcome

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH“Loyal to the orthodox Christianfaith as received by Anglicanism”

5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489Pastor Tom Seibert

Holy Eucharist and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m.Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.Morning Prayer/Communion Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE ORTHODOX

298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225www.saintandrewsdelta.org

Father Daniel JonesSaturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.Please call: for feast day services schedule

SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCH

763 Meeker St., DeltaPastor: Seth Coridan

Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Prayer Meetings Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER DAY SAINTS

1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd.

Sunday: Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTAAmerican Baptist Church

1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847deltafirstbaptist.org

Pastor James ConleySunday:Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.Wednesday:Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.Saturday:Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m.High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, DeltaRon Howard, Pastor

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.Children’s Church Provided

Home Bible Studies AvailableInformation: call 200-7816 or 874-4372

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300

Father Canice Enyiaka Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m.Sunday: English Mass 10:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 NoonDaily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING658 Howard St., Delta

Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501

[email protected] Siaosi Prescott

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.Youth Group 5:30 p.m.Communion Worship 1st Sunday

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116

Pastors David & Michele MurphySunday:Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Annointed preaching to follow

Where the fire & glory of God are manifested

AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPOF DELTA

326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta(970)201-7013

Pastor Jason HavertapeSunday Service 10:30 a.m.Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

800 Palmer St., DeltaSundays: Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

(Children’s church available)Weekly home Bible studiesInformation: 234-7816

DEREKH HAMASHIYACH(Way of the Messiah)

Community Messianic FellowshipFirst Baptist Church in Delta

1250 Pioneer Road • 589-6142Saturday 10:00 a.m.

COWBOY CHURCH AT THE Z-BARN1384 Hwy. 50, north of Delta on west side

Info: (970) 256-7299Worship & Service Saturday 6:00 p.m.1st & 3rd Sat. — Pastors Don & Meme Carey2nd & 4th Sat. — Pastor Bobby Clement

Also, offering Christ-centered horse events.Come as you are! Cowboy hats welcome!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413

Email: [email protected] Pastor Dik Abbott

Sunday:Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church AvailableEvening Service 6:00 p.m.Wednesday:Bible Study 6:00 p.m.AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

GRAND MESA SOUTHERNBAPTIST CHURCH

110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672Rev. Steven Puls

Bible Study 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.Prayer & Bible Study (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.Brotherhood Breakfast (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.Fellowship Breakfast (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m.

(at Ole Bakery)

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441

P.O. Box 7Pastor Jo DeVinny

Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday School during worshipThursday: Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICALFREE CHURCH

Meets at Cedaredge Community Centerwww.newhopefree.orgPastor Bill Williamson

856-4458Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Nursery AvailableMen’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole BakeryYouth Groups — schedules vary Call for time and place

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • [email protected]

Pastor Deb EdwardsVickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate

Bob Watts, Pastor EmeritusAdult Bible Study 9:00 a.m.Children & Youth Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Worship Service 10:00 a.m.Communion Worship First SundayYouth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery

OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS!

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586

Bob Hillyer - Senior PastorMarvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor

Youth Pastor: Eric MusilJanet Noble - Children

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

cedarag.org

ALL SAINTSLUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667www.allsaintslutheranco.org

Tom Lange, PastorSunday: Worship 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713

Cedaredge, CO 81413Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. MassTuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass

For more information, call 970-856-6495

SURFACE CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH

21987 Austin Road • [email protected]

John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675Sunday: Worship Service 10:00 a.m.with Children’s Church and nursery providedWednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398

Pastor Seth CoridanSabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151

Pastor Gaylen KinserSunday: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years SUNDAY SCHOOL for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCHNon-denominational

3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673)Pastor Jerry Dutton

Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m.Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group and Adult Life Studies

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCHLazear, CO – 872-2139

Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Morning Service 11:00 a.m.Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Christ Centered Country Church Independent and Fundamental

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881

Sanctuary is handicapped accessibleChildren's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Worship Service 11:00 a.m.Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m.Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

National Historical Register site

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHOF HOTCHKISS

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Also offering counseling, men’s prayer meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for

more information.

PAONIAUNITED METHODIST CHURCH2nd and Onarga, Paonia • 970-527-3348

Pastor Russell FletcherBible Study 9:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH(Missouri Synod)

5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park

Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.Bible Study following worship service

Visitors Always Welcome.

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225

Minister Windell HowardSunday Service 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239

Bishop Stephen W. BaylesSacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK CHURCH OF CHRIST

40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629

www.biblecenteronline.comJohn Owen, Pastor

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644

www.nfbcpaonia.orgPastor Tobey Williams

Bible Study 9:45 a.m.Worship Service 11:00 a.m.Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300

Rev. John HiestandSunday Worship 9:00 a.m.Adult Education 8:00 a.m.Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA

227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428

Pastor Ed HollettSunday School 9:30 a.m.Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161www.paoniachristianfellowship.com

Pastor Scott McIntireSunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Young Ladies Bible Study ages 12-18 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m.Tuesday Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m.Wednesday: Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m.

Please join our family for a variety of music and worship.

Something for everyone!

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214

Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m.Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTCHURCH

41006 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398

Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.Discover Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions:

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OLD KING JAMES BIBLEBAPTIST CHURCH

112 Main St., Olathe • 970-497-0790Pastor Brian Lopiccolo

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONALROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Latin Mass59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243

Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass

Daily masses as scheduled

LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405

Pastor Matthew FreySunday Service 9:00 a.m.Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

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Join Hospice & Pal-liative Care of Western Colorado to celebrate the magic of the Delta com-munity coming together to changes lives. This evening is about taking

a moment to reflect on those you love and spend-ing time together with friends and family. Come and enjoy the company of the community during this festive time.

The event will take place at 195 Stafford Lane, Thursday Nov. 29, at 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate friends’ and family members’ lives with the purchase of an

elegant butterfly orna-ment, available at the ceremony for $20 and online at www.hospicewco.com.

Cookiewalk setfor Dec. 7

The annual Cookie Walk will be presented by the United Methodist Women on Friday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fel-lowship hall of the church located at 477 Meeker Street near Fifth in Delta.

In conjunction with a silent auction and craft sale, the Methodists pre-pare fancy holiday cookies for sale by the pound.

Delta community comes together Study scripturesin Hebrew context

Delta United Meth-odist Church will host a HaYesod Bible study. This 10-week DVD and workbook-driven course looks at the scriptures through Hebrew eyes. When Christianity split from Judaism, the Hebrew context for the scrip-tures was lost.

This set of classes will begin Thursday, Jan. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a cost

for the classes, but scholarships are avail-able. The cost is $60 for married couples, $35 for singles, and $15 for students under the age of 18. You may repeat the course for free.

To register, call 874-0444 or come by the church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are not pre-registered and want to attend the classes, you may drop into the class Jan. 10.

The Delta Public Library, Delta Friends of the Library, VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Aux-iliary are partnering for an annual Support the Troops campaign. They are requesting donations from Delta area citizens for care package items and monetary donations for purchasing calling

cards to be sent to ser-vice personnel stationed overseas to allow them to call loved ones at home during the coming holiday season.

Items needed for the troops include travel games, pocket-sized Bibles, “baby” wipes, gum, trail mix, chap-stick, and any trial- and

travel-sized toiletries such as shampoo, body wash, hand soap, tooth-paste, etc. Handwritten notes and/or Christmas cards to the troops are also requested. Please bring all donations to the Delta Public Library. For more information, call the library at 874-9630.

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The Delta County Libraries offer many edu-cational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Librar-ies website at www.deltalibraries.org. Check out these reading programs:

CedaredgeTech Soup Computer

Day. Bring your computer questions every Saturday in November and Decem-ber from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Teen Scene. Come and have some fun mak-ing Christmas cards and snowflakes. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Genealogy. “Who’s Who in Whoville.” Monthly genealogy group meets to help each other with genealogy. We meet the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

Teens and Adults Craft. Recycled: “Sew What?” Wednesday,

Dec. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 for details.

Computer Class. Learn to create a card using Publisher. Friday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Scene. White elephant gift exchange and cookie decorating. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler sto-rytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m.

CrawfordComputer Tutor-

ing. Crawford Library is now offering computer help. Bring specific com-puter questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in November and December from 3 to 5 p.m.

Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat! Thursday, Dec. 6, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Holiday Card-Mak-ing. Make and send your own creations! All materi-als supplied. Friday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tweens Book Club. Come join us for book discussions and snacks. Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Scrapbooking. Work on your latest project with other scrappers. Satur-day, Dec. 15, from noon to 8 p.m. Please call the Crawford Library at 921-3500 for more informa-tion.

DeltaBasic and Interme-

diate Computer Boot Camp. In collaboration with Bill Babbel of Sili-conflow, Delta Library is offering Computer Boot Camp. Bring your com-puter questions to class and get help. Tuesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Contact Delta Library at 874-9630 for details.

Book Signing with Local Author Heidi Davis. Meet Heidi Davis, local author of “Ariel’s Light, An inspiring true story of recovery, heal-ing, hope, and miracles.” Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Teens. Come, enjoy snacks, and listen to music as we make Christmas ornaments from empty milk cartons. Thursday, Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m.

Club 4-5. Kids in fourth and fifth grades come, enjoy snacks, and listen to music as we make Christmas orna-ments from empty milk cartons! Thursday, Dec. 13, at 4:30 p.m.

Adult Book Club. The selection for the month of December is “The Guern-sey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.” Satur-day, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Contact Delta Library at 874-9630 to get a copy of the book.

Storytimes. Story-times for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednes-days starting at 10:30 a.m.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

HotchkissOne-on-One Tech

Help. Tuesday-Friday by appointment. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details.

Computer Class - Word. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 to sign up.

Teens. You thought books were just for read-ing? Come and discover some cool new projects for those old books lying around. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m.

Kids Cooking Class. Join kids in third-fifth grades and cook up a storm. Thursday, Dec. 13, at 3:45 p.m.

Crafty Kids. Kids from kindergarten through sec-ond grades come and join the fun craft time. Tues-day, Dec. 18, at 3:45 p.m.

Computer Class—Excel. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 to sign up.

For more information, contact the library at 872-4153.

PaoniaComputer Classes.

Starting in December, get individual help with any computer or electronic device by appointment during regular library hours. Call Paonia Library at 527-3470 to schedule a time that is convenient for you!

A.M. Bookies. The theme for December is Dewey Decimal subjects 400-699. Participants may read any book in this cat-egory. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discus-sion. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m.

Boys’ Book Club – Join the third-sixth grade boys’ book club in reading “Flush” by Carl Hiaasen. With their father jailed for sinking a riverboat, Noah and his sister must gather evidence to prove their father’s innocence. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m.

Vamps Book Club and Teen Night. Each participant is to read the book of his/her choice about outsiders or misfits. Following book discussion and snacks, we will make holiday greeting cards. Unleash your creative

side! Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m.

Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale. Friends of the Library are having a holi-day book sale. Come, have some fun, and support the Friends! Storytime and crafts for children will be held during the sale. Sat-urday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Girls’ Book Club. Join the third-sixth grade girls’ book club in reading “Flush” by Carl Hiaasen. With their father jailed

for sinking a riverboat, Noah and his sister must gather evidence to prove their father’s innocence. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m.

Evening Book Club. “The Sense of an End-ing” by Julian Barnes. A man reflects on a past he thought was behind him, until presented with a legacy that forces him to reconsider different deci-sions. Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Contact Paonia Library at 527-3470 for a copy.

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Sept. 15 marked the third annual Shannon Moralez Memorial Pool Tournament where $1,450 was raised to help two families going through cancer and another $340 was raised for the Rocky

Mountain Cancer Cen-ter’s foundation.

As advertised, the money raised goes to help a family (or fami-lies) going through can-cer or any serious illness. This year Shannon’s fam-

ily was able to help two families that are going through cancer. Treat-ments are a hardship on a family, whether it’s emotional or financial, so it’s hoped these donations will help lessen their burden. Tournament organizers had planned to present the families with their cashier’s check at Confluence Lake near the area that Shannon liked to fish, but due to their illness, the families were unable to make the drive. Their check was either mailed or hand delivered.

Thomas Ponder from Delta is battling a rare form of cancer known as neurofibrosarcoma. There are no known case studies on this type of cancer, but when the tumor is removed, it drops seeds that attach to muscle mass and nerve endings resulting in a very aggressive can-cer. Over the last several months, Ponder has been in and out of the hospital and his family has had to move to Grand Junc-tion to be close to the hospital. His wife Tasha and their two children, five-year-old Aiden and one-year-old Deklan have been at his side through-

out his hospitalizations and treatments. Due to his illness, Thomas has been unable to work and was forced to go on dis-ability. Tasha has had her share of medical prob-lems as well and recently underwent surgery. In an attempt to help her fam-ily with the thousands of dollars in medical bills, Tasha has tried holding several fundraisers that have not been very suc-cessful.

The second recipient, Lorraine Vigil from Mon-trose, is battling breast cancer. She was first diag-nosed on her birthday two years ago. She has undergone a double mas-tectomy and is currently going through treatments and will know soon if the cancer has spread. Lor-raine has been in the pro-cess of adopting six-year-old Esperanza “Esper” Rodriguez whom she has raised since Esper was 14 months old. Lorraine says that Esper is what keeps her going and lifts her spirits. She has a very good neighbor who steps in to help out with Esper on the days her illness does not allow her to take care of Esper or herself.

Since the start of the memorial tournament three years ago, orga-nizers have helped six families thanks to the generosity and support from local businesses, the community, the par-ticipants and everyone who supports this event. Helping to put a smile on

their faces makes this all worthwhile. This event relies strictly on dona-tions and this year orga-nizers were fortunate to receive generous dona-tions from Delta, Mon-trose and Mesa counties as well as the Denver area and outside the state.

Shannon Moralez had been diagnosed with leu-kemia in 2003, but had been in remission for five years up until July 2008. For the next 14 months, Shannon was in and out of Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver. Having found a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant in his sister Staci, he had this procedure done in Octo-ber 2008. Just as things were looking up, he con-tracted Graft-versus-host Disease (also known as GVHD) which affected his intestinal tract as well as other major organs. The trips back and forth to Denver for treatment were a hardship, not only on him but also on his family. His family and the community held a couple of fundraisers to help the family out with expenses. Since Shannon enjoyed playing pool, one of the fundraisers was a pool tournament. The benefit tournament was such a success that Shan-non commented that if anything happened to him, he would like the family to continue with the tournaments. Shan-non passed away on Sept. 19, 2009.

In keeping with Shan-non’s memory and his

wish, the memorial pool tournaments will con-tinue. Every September, close to the anniversa-ry date of his death, a tournament will be held to raise money to help another family. Since the Rocky Mountain Cancer Treatment Center was the center that treated Shannon, part of the entry fee will continue to be donated to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Cen-ter’s foundation.

“We also look forward to the community’s contin-ued support and for dona-tions to be used in our raf-fle or auction,” said The-resa Garcia. “Of course, monetary donations are always accepted and wel-comed! We look forward to helping another family next year and hopefully raise more money.”

The tournament con-tinues to grow from the first event held three years ago. The first year there were 40 participants and $500 was raised. This year there were 68 participants and $1,450 was raised. Top winners were Mike Mullin, Mon-trose, first; Jean Haskins, Delta, second; Jose Val-dez, Delta, third; Dillon Dalton, Grand Junction, fourth; Tom Tanner, Mon-trose, fifth; and Melissa McCarty, the top female.

Shannon’s cousins Pete Garcia and Nathan Moralez, who run the tournament, made the presentations.

For more information or to make a donation to next year’s event, contact Theresa Garcia at (970) 361-8691.

Fundraiser aids two families battling cancer

Photo submittedThe Ponder Family — Aiden, Thomas, Tasha and Deklan

Photo submittedWinners of the third annual Shannon Moralez Memorial Tournament were (left to right) Jean Haskins, Pete Garcia, Jose Valdez, Melissa McCarty, Tom Tanner, Mike Mullin and Nathan Moralez. Not pictured: Dillon Dalton.

Photo submittedLorraine Vigil and Esper Rodriguez

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Storm spotters will be highlighted during the 2012 Skywarn Recogni-tion Day to be held from 5 p.m. Nov. 30 through 5 p.m. Dec. 1.

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Saturday, Dec. 1, will be the day that the Christmas season is officially ushered into Cedaredge.

The annual Cedaredge Parade of Lights with Santa’s official arrival is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Main Street.

In addition to the day’s parade events, there will be a special holiday music program presented at the Chapel of the Cross in two performances at 4 and 7 p.m.

And to help make sure spirits stay high and hearts stay warm, a local food service fundraiser that has become part of the annual Parade of Lights will be held again in

the Masonic Hall.Entry forms for those

wanting to enter floats in this year’s parade have been avail-able at the chamber office next to town hall and at Cedaredge Mercantile, according to a chamber notice. The Chamber of Commerce phone number is 856-6961. The parade float theme this year is “All I want for Christmas is... (fill in the blank).”

Parade entrants are to assemble on the south side of town park at 5:30 p.m. They will be given queue numbers and assisted by chamber members in lining up.

The holiday season’s special musical program is scheduled at the Chapel of the Cross in Pioneer Town. Two perfor-mances will be given on Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. A pro-gram of vocal and instrumen-tal music will be presented.

As always, admission to the stirring performances at the chapel is by heart-felt dona-tion. Donations are used for the support of the chapel and programs.

The holiday season’s events centered around downtown and Pioneer Town will include another annual tradition; the chili supper and potato din-ner hosted by the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church. It will be held begin-ning at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Masonic Hall on Main Street (downstairs).

The weather is always brisk for the Parade of Lights, and the chefs have assembled a menu of baked potato with all the “fixin’s” and home-made chili that will chase the cool weather away. There are a variety of menu combina-tions and prices, including a drink and homemade dessert, and there is special pricing for children under 10 years old.

Parade of Lights is Saturday

Photo by Hank LohmeyerThe arrival of Santa Claus in Cedaredge at last year’s Parade of Lights came by motorcycle side car. There will be lots of activity and excitement at this year’s Parade of Lights with events beginning at 4 p.m. and the parade set to start at 6 p.m.

Photo by Hank LohmeyerSpecial holiday music pro-grams will be presented at the Chapel of The Cross in Pioneer Town on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 4 and 7 p.m.

Town considers$5.1 million budgetfor coming yearˆ


The Cedaredge Town Board has scheduled a special work session on Nov. 29 to deal with financial matters.

On the same evening the trustees will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2013 town budget.

Beginning at 1 p.m. and scheduled to last until 5 p.m. if necessary, the trustees will conduct a session in the Com-munity Center dining hall to discuss and take input on sewer and water rates.

In particular, sewer rates are expected to be a focus of

the session. The town is fac-ing an expensive waste water treatment plant construction project that is estimated at $3.5 million or higher for the facility.

The town board will need to evaluate costs associ-ated with that project, and increased costs show up in sewer rates.

According to the town administrator’s budget mes-sage, “Considerable activi-ties, including public hear-ings and staff time will be designated to preparation for a waste water treatment plant, including site location, grant requests, design, and rate structure.

Following that session, there will be a budget work-shop commencing at 6 p.m.

The town’s proposed 2013 budget projects $5.1 mil-lion in total spending. Town administrator Katie Sickles said half of that amount will be in capital spending.

Cedaredge budget hearing set for Thursday


The Orchard City Town Board remains interested in pursuing a small hydroelec-tric generating turbine at the water treatment plant.

Even after a number of setbacks and delays in plan-ning, and an investment payback period longer than originally hoped for, trust-ees remain hopeful about the venture. They have placed it on the agenda for a special work session that will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednes-day, Nov. 28.

In addition to the hydro-power project, the trustees are scheduled to discuss auto-mation improvements to the water storage facility on Tank Hill. An operating model for the entire town water system that could be used for dealing with situations and predicting

results of procedures will also be discussed.

The trustees discussed their hydropower project at a Nov. 7 work session and worked through problems, both recent and ongoing, that the project has had with

meeting deadlines and nail-ing down costs.

The hydro project has accumulated additional com-ponents and costs since it was first proposed. The origi-nal payback period for the project, which is designed to

cut utility costs at the water treatment plant, was esti-mated at eight to 10 years. Now, the trustees are looking at configurations that would extend that payback period from 12 years to almost 17 years.

Orchard City continues to consider hydro power project


There will be four openings on the Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at the group’s annual general meeting on Dec. 5.

The meeting will take place at noon at the Creek Side Cafe (formerly the Ole Bakery).

Anyone interested in serv-ing on the board is asked to call or e-mail the chamber office to be included on the ballot. The phone number is 856-6961, or e-mail through the town’s web page. Direc-tors serve for three years.

Serving on the chamber board is one of the best ways

to be connected to events tak-ing place in the community. Chamber board members have a wide range of service options available to them. Some of the service and leadership roles available to chamber board members include the following ones taken from the board’s list of general duties:

As the governing decision making body, the board of directors will:

1. Formulate policy for the chamber and make all policy decisions.

2. Create and approve the annual program of work and the annual budget.

3. Establish the dues invest-ment structure for member-ship.

4. Elect from the board the following officers: president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

5. Fill any vacancies on the board as prescribed in the organization’s bylaws.

6. Be accountable to the chamber membership to gov-ern and serve the organization as set forth in the bylaws.

7. Amend the bylaws when necessary.

8. Hire and discharge the administrator.

9. Act as a liaison to action area councils and task force groups.

10. Review and approve council task force projects.

11. Review and approve expenditures not provided for in the annual budget.

12. Maintain close contact with community leaders and business leaders.

More specifically, board members participate in their community by serving the fol-lowing functions:

1. Attend all possible cham-ber meetings, board meetings and special meetings as may be required, the annual board planning session, the annual meeting, and general mem-bership meetings.

2. Enter into full discus-sions and participate in policy decisions affecting the cham-ber, the community and the area.

3. Initiate action for board consideration and participate in the action.

4. Listen objectively to suggestions, concerns and criticisms directed toward the chamber. Defend against unfair criticism.

5. Offer constructive cor-rective actions in the event of justified criticism of the chamber.

6. Maintain frequent con-tact with members in order to be representative of mem-ber needs; communicate the legislative functions of board actions.

7. Maintain the confidence of all board meetings.

8. Accept responsibility for assignments and special contacts during the term of office.

9. Offer suggestions to enhance and strengthen chamber programs and opera-tions.

10. Perform duties, as may be requested and assigned by the president of the board.

Cedaredge chamber is looking for four directors

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Parade of championsAmid sirens and fl ashing lights, the Cedaredge High School Bruins football team paraded through town in celebration of their 18-16 victory over Buena Vista last Saturday to claim the title of state champions in 1A football. Turn to C7 for coverage.

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Pasque FlowerThe storm has moved

on, leaving a bright blue sky. From our din-ing room window I can see the shining white of snow on Craig Crest. It’s a long time to spring. So, again I must rely upon memory flowers.

In late March my friend, Madaline, told me that the Pasque Flowers were coming into bloom by the Land’s End Obser-vatory, and that the road was passable with care. So Allen and I followed her lead. I’d found the

plant in seed the pre-vious summer and so I had a pretty good idea of where to look.

The name Pasque Flower (pronounced

“pask”) probably refers to the “passion” and is often associated with Easter. We follow the road to Land’s End, cross the cattle guard, drive up the slope to a rocky level area. And I can see them from the car! Pale blue and pale lavender – gor-geous! The flowers, their furry-looking stems and leaves as well as the nod-ding, bell-shaped blos-soms, glisten with rain-drops. I know why plants have that “furry look.” It’s not to keep warm (as I’ve often facetiously

said), but the hairs pro-tect the plant from the intense solar radiation at this high elevation.

The most intriguing aspect of this native plant is that it looks entirely different when it goes to seed. Initial-ly the flower is nestled in a set of leaves that surround the stem. The flower stalk continues to grow upward with its downturned flower. But then the flower turns upright! Soon the pet-als fall to expose the quarter-inch-long seeds ,each with an inch-long silky plume. In the fall I found the plants by the silky plumes, and here they are this spring not far from a melting snow bank.

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A final draft of the Cedaredge budget for 2013 includes a grand total of $51,948 in contributions and donated in-kind ser-vices during the year.

The town’s contribu-tions for next year were detailed during the town board’s Nov. 15 meeting.

The contributions and donations are grouped in five separate categories:

• Legislative, mem-berships and support allocates $2,578 to the Region 10 organization, $50 to Surface Creek Valley Historical Soci-ety, $1,199 to Colorado Municipal League, $500 to Delta County Economic Development, $500 to the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byways, $200 to Club 20, $250 to Delta County Housing rehab program, and $536 to the National League of Cit-ies. Sub total amount for the legislative category, $5,813.

• There is a $1,320 con-tribution to the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control.

• A $2,165 donation is earmarked to the coun-ty’s Juvenile Diversion program.

• The town’s contribu-tion share for All-Points Transit in 2013 will be $5,388.

• The town’s in-kind contributions are account-ed as follows: $20,992 for providing the congregate meal site and kitchen with utilities at the Com-munity Center; $11,400 for space provided for the Surface Creek Commu-nity Services Food Bank;

$2,114 for Cedaredge Area Chamber of Com-merce offices and support; and, $2,756 in waived fees for AARP tax prep, Community Health Fair, elections, senior citizens room, storage area/VFW, Lions Club, sororities, etc. Sub total amount for the in-kind category, $37,262.

Town details its2013 donations

Over 65 people attend-ed the “Nepal Naturally” presentation given by Marv and Jude Kieca at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge recently.

They traveled to Nepal last November

with Overseas Adventure Travel, a small group travel company that exposes the travelers to unique opportunities in foreign countries.

The presentation explored the religions,

ethnic make-up, govern-ment, geology and trek-king opportunities of Nepal.

The library may host more of these in-depth travel talks. If you wish to be a pre-senter, please contact Lee Hart at the Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 or [email protected].

More than 65 attendprogram on Nepal

Photo submittedJude and Marv Kieca gave a well-attended pre-sentation on their recent trip to Nepal. The event, hosted by Friends of the Cedaredge Public Library, was held at the Stolte Shed.

Two count datesfor Delta Countybird watchers

The Black Canyon Chapter of the National Audubon Society (BCAS) will be hosting the annu-al Christmas Bird Count in Montrose, Delta, Gunnison and Hotchkiss as part of the 113th annual count which now includes over 2,000 sites throughout the country. Literally tens of thou-sands of volunteers will be gathering important

data in one of the oldest conservation efforts in the country.

“This not only gathers critical information on the status of bird popula-tions nationally but pro-vides an opportunity for anyone interested in our local populations, wheth-er they are just begin-ning to get interested in bird watching or are seasoned veterans, to get outside to do what they love to do,” commented Jon Horn, president of the BCAS. Horn said that beginners will be paired with more expe-rienced birders so that they can not only provide important help, but also get a taste of what bird watching is all about and meet local bird watching enthusiasts.

Dates and contacts for the counts are: Montrose: Saturday, Dec. 15, meet at the Bureau of Land Management office, 2465 S. Townsend, 8:30 a.m. Contact Missy Siders at 240-5332.

Delta: Sunday, Dec. 16, meet at the Delta City Market parking lot, 8:00 a.m. Contact Amy Segland at 252-6014.

Gunnison: Sunday,

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Hotchkiss: Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, meet at the Hotchkiss City Mar-ket parking lot, 8 a.m. Contact Jason Beason at 970-310-5117.

Volunteers needed for Christmas Bird Count

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Angel TreeThe annual Surface Creek Valley tradition of big hearts and holiday sharing, the Angel Tree, appeared on schedule at the Cedaredge Mer-cantile last week. The tree is decorated with suggestions for Christmas gifting to individual local children who need a brighter Christmas season. Families can also be “adopted” for Christmas.

CelebrateChristmasat Chapelof the Cross

On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Chapel of the Cross will present its annual Christmas concerts.

The Chapel of the Cross Celebrates Christ-mas performances will be held at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance at Leisure Time or Gazebo Florist.

This year’s concerts will include a variety of seasonal vocal and instrumental music per-formed by local favorites. A community carol sing with the piano and organ will add to the concert.


Downtown takes prideAnother in a series of recent, independent spruce-up projects took place at a Main Street building last week as nice weather provided a chance to apply a fresh coat of new paint to the business fronts in the IOOF/Rebekah’s building at NW 3rd. The IOOF logo, three chain links labeled “F-L-T,” stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.

Delta County Independent SURFACE CREEK NEWS Wednesday, November 28, 2012 C3

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Prior to coming here, Sara has served as the Assistant Executive Director for another VOA community as well as for a 300-bed facility, both in Minnesota.

Sara has an undergrad degree in Health Care Administration and a Masters of Business Administration in Health Care Management.

Sara has a passion for leadership, quality improvement and culture change. Culture change, simply put, is making the care center more like home. Culture change is a never-ending journey, one that evolves over time. Sara is looking to implement changes such as natural wake up, reducing disruptions at night, open dining, resident-directed care, and making the environment even more like home.

Sara was born and raised in Wisconsin then moved to Minnesota where she served in long-term care for seven years. Sara is excited to be here on the Western slope.

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Colorado State Uni-versity’s Delta Extension Office is now offering “Weeds of the West,” a 628-page guide to every weed you may ever encounter in the west-ern United States! This is the same book Master Gardeners use, but it can be yours for $29.00 each. For a small fee, we’ll even ship!

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One of the many com-munity efforts of the Sur-face Creek Valley Lions Club is the coats and jackets distribution the club has housed at the Surface Creek Commu-nity Food Bank.

With the onset of colder weather, the club

is especially in need of donated coats and heavy jackets for free distribu-tion to any area family or individual in need of one.

The club asks that donated items be washed first, but good outerwear in any serviceable condi-tion is appreciated.

“Donors may drop off coats at the Cedaredge Food Bank location, behind town hall on Main Street, Mondays from 9-11, or Thursdays 1-3 p.m., says club member Pat Means.

If these hours are not convenient, please call Means to make other arrangements; at the office 856-5001, or cell 640-6614.

“Thanks for your inter-est in the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club activi-ties. Right now, we are eager to get word out to the public about the need for warm, clean coats and jackets to be shared with those who could benefit from these donations, available at the food bank on food distribution days,” Means said.

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C4 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 LOCAL NEWS Delta County Independent

On Nov. 12, Eler-ta #106 was blessed to be visited by president Stacy Mortenson. A roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was served at 6 p.m. Everyone came wearing colorful socks to represent the character of Pippi Longstocking.

The regular meeting took place upstairs with approximately 33 mem-bers present. Mortenson talked about her pro-grams and her expecta-tions for the coming year. She stressed that mem-bers should have fun. The meeting concluded with pictures of all the Pippi characters.

On Nov. 8, the Elber-tas hosted their annu-al family and friends Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey, ham and all the trimmings were enjoyed by about 30 people.

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Elbertas host president during November meeting

Photo submittedCedaredge Elbertas like to have fun, as illustrated by the “Pippi” legs photo-graphed during a visit from president Stacy Mortenson.

Photo submittedFriends and family members enjoyed a Thanksgiv-ing feast prepared by the Cedaredge Elbertas.

Enjoy chili before Parade of Lights

Cedaredge Commu-nity United Methodist Church is hosting its annual chili/potato din-ner on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will be served at the Masonic Lodge.

Choose from a potato bar with all the fixin’s, homemade chili, nachos, desserts and drinks.

Come to downtown Cedaredge for the Parade of Lights and enjoy the meal.

Gift ideaThe Delta Exten-

sion Office is offering “Images of America: The Uncompahgre Valley,” a 127-page book chock-full of historic photos of the places and people of Delta County. There are 208 historic photos in all, mostly taken around the turn of the last century, of the people who settled the area, and their home-steads and businesses, as well as rare historical photos of our local towns. Where possible, early residents are identified, so you may find photos of your ancestors in this book!

This book makes a great gift for folks who have lived in the area for generations, or for local history buffs. Stop by the Delta Extension Office at 525 Dodge St. and take a peek – you won’t be disappointed! The cost is $21.99 per book.

The first annual West-ern Slope Food & Farm-ing Forum will be held on Jan. 10, 2013, at the Montrose County Fair-grounds Friendship Hall from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This conference will pro-vide education, resources and networking for west-ern slope producers and land owners with the goal of sustainably improv-ing the production, mar-keting and consumption of locally grown food. Whether you have a half-acre or hundreds of acres, this conference will have information on important topics and contacts for you to be successful.

Specific topics present-ed in this conference will include “How to Start a Small Acreage Ag Busi-ness” with proper crop production and business planning; and, “How to Create and Launch a Buying Club”. There will also be seminars on max-imizing your crop pro-duction through the use of cover crops and high tunnels, the best choice of seed varieties for our

climate and soils, how to save seeds for future use and the use of insects for biological control. Best practices and tips on greenhouse and hoop-house production will be presented in another ses-sion. For those interested in livestock production, there will be seminars on grazing systems, maxi-mizing your meat pro-duction and co-operative marketing.

Agricultural man-agement seminars will include marketing, farm management and labor options including devel-oping a quality farm internship program and agricultural tourism. The timely topics of organic and natural certifica-tion, implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the latest farm food safety plans will be offered. Of course, this conference wouldn’t be complete without addressing specialty crop areas and creating value-added products with an update on the Cottage Food Bill certification

process.Current sponsors

include CSU Tri-River Area Extension, the Val-ley Food Partnership, Rocky Mountain Farm-ers Union and the Small Business Development Center. For information on vendor booths, con-

ference sponsorship, or registration call the CSU Tri-River Area Extension office at (970)249-3935.

Food and farm forum set for January in Montrose

Bolstering a long-term strategy to address fuel reduction and overall for-est health, USDA Under Secretary Harris Sher-man today announced two Forest Service 10-year stewardship con-tracts totaling $13.4 mil-lion.

The two contracts identify projects that will treat a minimum of 20,000 acres in two national forests.

“Today’s announce-ment supports our com-mitment to accelerate restoration of our nation-al forests and to generate and sustain jobs in rural America,” said Sherman. “Not only will these con-tracts help us alleviate the impacts of the mountain pine beetle infestation and reduce the threats of catastrophic wildfire, but they also will offer a sup-ply of woody biomass that will be used to produce low-cost heat and a clean, renewable source of elec-tricity,” said Sherman.

The stewardship con-tracts are focused on improving the health of subalpine and moun-tain forests affected by mountain pine beetle on portions of the Medicine Bow-Routt and the White River national forests in southern Wyoming and northern Colorado. The stewardship contracts announced today add to the $100 million the Forest Service directed toward addressing bark beetle infestations in the Rocky Mountain Region since 2010.

The Medicine Bow-Routt Long Term Stew-ardship Contract was

awarded to Confluence Energy of Kremmling.

West Range Reclama-tion of Hotchkiss submit-ted a winning bid for the White River Long Term Stewardship Contract. West Range Reclama-tion’s bid of $8.66 mil-lion was accepted by the Forest Service based on the company’s ability to meet technical require-ments and per-acre price. The contract focuses on the removal of tree spe-cies susceptible to insect and disease infestations,

including lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce, aspen and ponderosa pine.

West Range has part-nered with Eagle Val-ley Clean Energy to develop an environmen-tally sound use for the dead and small-diam-eter trees — known as woody biomass — that will be removed during fuels reduction and forest health treatments. Eagle Valley Clean Energy is currently planning an 11.5 megawatt woody bio-

mass-fueled power plant in Gypsum. The electric-ity generated from the plant will be supplied to Holy Cross Energy, servic-ing 8,000 to 10,000 homes in Colorado from Para-chute to Vail and Glen-wood Springs to Aspen. Heat from the plant will also support an adjacent wallboard manufactur-ing facility. In October, USDA’s Rural Utilities Service announced a $40 million loan guarantee to help finance the plant.

“The continued stabil-

ity of the 10-year project will allow West Range to provide well-paying, steady, year-round work for our current employees and the ability to hire more skilled operators,” said Pam Motley of West Range Reclamation. “We also intend to do our part to help strengthen local economies by purchas-ing products and services such as fuel, food, hous-ing, tools, parts, supplies, rentals and repair servic-es from local businesses.”

Eagle Valley Clean Energy estimates that the woody biomass elec-tricity plant will further support 41 permanent jobs and 107 construction jobs for the region.

“This contract realizes an opportunity for us to achieve critical landscape restoration on the White River National Forest,” said White River Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwil-liams. “It also continues our legacy of sustainable use of wood products from saw logs to biomass for renewable energy.”

Sen. Mark Udall wel-comed the news, saying, “These stewardship con-tracts will create jobs in

rural communities and bolster Colorado’s econ-omy while also reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire and helping restore the ecological health of our forests.

“As we saw this sum-mer, wildfires are unfor-tunately growing bigger and more intense each year. These contracts are excellent examples of the private sector turning the problem of the bark beetle epidem-ic into profit while also improving public safety, protecting our water supplies, and reducing the risk these fires pose to Colorado communi-ties and those living in the wildland-urban interface zones.”

He added, “The stewardship contracts are especially exciting because it will add to Colorado’s balance of clean, renewable ener-gy by supporting bio-mass energy — electric-ity and heat for Eagle Valley Clean Energy in Gypsum and wood pel-lets for clean and effi-cient heating at Conflu-ence Energy in Krem-mling.”

Hotchkiss firm wins forest contractDelta County Independent AGRICULTURE Wednesday, November 28, 2012 C5

Steven Dean Ela of Hotchkiss has been named to the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council by Gov. John Hickenlooper. He will serve as a Democrat rep-resenting agricultural production. His term will expire Oct. 1, 2016.

The council makes recommendations to the General Assembly and to the appropriate regu-latory agencies in order to foster a healthy food supply available to all Colorado residents while enhancing the state’s agricultural and natural resources.

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Earth tones of autumnThe earth tones of autumn predominate everywhere in the Surface Creek Valley now, as in this view seen near the intersection of 2375 and T Roads.


Great weather for someStellar autumn weather with pleasant temperatures, clear skies, and abundant sunshine brought gorgeous scenes into view throughout the area, including this sight of the Gunnison River along Trap Club Road. On the other hand, the mild weather is not good for those worried about next year’s water supply.

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www.deltacountyindependent.comSPORTSNovember 28, 2012

BY TAMIE MECKDCI Sports Writer

Like a Burma Shave ad, small billboard signs lined the highway into Buena Vista’s main artery: WELCOME. CEDAREDGE BRUINS. DANGER: ENTERING. DEMON COUNTRY. The Bruins weren’t intimidat-ed. Instead, they made history, defeating Buena Vista on Saturday, 18-16, to claim Cedaredge High School’s first state foot-ball championship.

“Offensively, defen-sively, and special teams, I knew that we matched up well,” said head coach Brandon Milholland. “It’s a total team effort and we knew that’s what it would take to come in here and beat Buena Vista.”

The Demons were 12-0 going into the game. Their defense has allowed only 41 points this season, and 20 points in three playoff games. With three touch-downs scored in the final five minutes, the game could have gone either way right down to the final seconds.

The Bruins waited all week to hear if starting quarterback Dante Mar-kley would be cleared to play after showing signs of a concussion in the quarterfinal win over Monte Vista.

Trent Walker, a wide receiver who started at quarterback the last half of the 2011 season, filled in for Markley in the semi-final win against Hotchkiss.

Markley was cleared late Friday. Rather than choose a quarterback, Milholland decided on Saturday to play both, and use each individual according to his skills. “We knew it was going to be tough to manage,” said Milholland. “It worked out well for us.”

The duo combined for 72 yards and connected on every pass attempt in the Bruins’ opening drive, which ended with the first of two touch-downs for Carter Wasser. Markley ran for critical third-down yards on a keeper late in the game to set up a second Wasser touchdown.

“We prepped so well before the game that we came in and we knew what we had to do to win,” said Walker.

The Bruins took con-trol from the start, hold-ing the Demons to three-and-out on their opening possession.

On the Bruins’ open-ing drive, Walker com-pleted five passes for 40 yards, and Markley had a 13-yard run to put the Bruins on the Demon 10. Walker handed off to Reid Gates, who was brought down just shy of the goal line for a first down.

On the next play, Carter Wasser stepped untouched across the goal line to give the Bru-ins a 6-point lead. The PAT failed.

With just under three minutes remaining in the half, Cedaredge got the ball at midfield. A 20-yard run by Carter Wasser put the ball inside the Demon 10, and Gates ended the drive on a handoff from Walker for a three-yard touchdown.

The Demons were able to stop the conversion attempt. The Bruins held a 12-0 lead at halftime.

During playoffs, the Demons scored 87 of their 136 points in the second half. Cedaredge thought their lead might not be enough. “At halftime we just knew that we couldn’t get complacent,” said lineman Dustin Stracener, one of six Bruin seniors. “They’re a second-half team. That’s when they score most of their points.”

The Demons threat-ened from inside the Bru-ins’ 10 on their second-half opening drive, but

were stopped on a fourth-down tackle by lineman Alex Crowley just shy of the goal line. Cedaredge took over on downs, and the Demons were able to break onto the scoreboard with a safety. They were the only two points scored in the third period.

In the fourth, with the score still at 12-2, the Demons ate almost four minutes off the clock on a long drive that ended on a one-yard touchdown run by Close; the PAT was good, and the Demons trailed, 12-9, with 4:14 remaining.

The Bruins weren’t able to score on the next drive, and held Buena Vista deep in its own territory, taking over on downs at the Demon 15 with 2:30 to go. Markley stepped in at quarterback and on a crucial third-and-long situation, broke loose for a nine-yard gain. On fourth down, Markley pitched to Carter Was-ser, who ran up the side-line for a touchdown. The PAT was blocked, and the Bruins led 18-9 lead.

With just under a

minute remaining the Demons had the ball at midfield when quarter-back Koby Close connect-ed with Andy McFarland on a 50-yard touchdown pass. The PAT brought the score to 18-16, with 33 seconds remaining. The Demons attempted

an onside kick, but Cade Wasser recovered the ball and the Bruins were able to run out the clock.

The Bruins took the victory formation for the final snap. “It was never a lockdown until we took a knee at the end,” said Walker.

The defense held Demon quarterback Koby Close, who is sec-ond in the league in total yards, to 69 yards rush-ing. Dakoda deFurio, who averages more than 110 yards and 13 points per game, was scoreless and had 100 yards on 15 carries. The Demon offense was held to 229 total yards.

Bruin Kyle Ward had two sacks, including one that resulted in a fumble that was recovered by Beau Hebert.

“I can’t speak enough about every one of these

kids,” said Milholland. He praised the defense for its effort, and credited linemen Alejandro Alejen-dre, Alex Crowley, Corey Reynolds, Isiah Surber, Colton Ensley and Stra-cener for allowing the offense to move the ball. “When Reid is gaining his yards and Carter’s doing the same thing, it’s because of those five guys up front.”

The team’s six seniors, including Cade and Cart-er Wasser, Markley, Stra-cener, Ensley and Crow-ley, have played foot-ball together since fifth grade. Even back then, their goal was to win a state championship. “We come together, we feed off of each other... We bring each other up,” said Stracener. “We’re a broth-erhood, a true brother-hood.”

“We knew the whole time we were going to be No. 1,” said junior Reid Gates, who had 11 car-ries for 29 yards. “This has been the angle, this is what we were look-ing for.. This is above and beyond.” The Bruins ended the season at 12-1, and with an 11-game win-ning streak. Milholland praised assistant coaches John Keummerlin, CJ Cannell and Kevin Dun-bar for their efforts.

This was Milholland’s third season at CHS. He had been turned down for two coaching jobs in the Grand Junction area, where he was an assistant coach. The last school’s athletic director told him he might want to venture outside the valley “and get some more experi-ence. And so I did,” said Milholland. “And thank God they let me have this opportunity. I’m a Bruin forever now.”

Bruins defeat #1 team, 18-16

Bruins win 1A grid title

Photo by Tamie MeckBruins head coach Brandon Milholland celebrates winning the state 1A championship with his team. It was the fi rst state football championship for Cedaredge High School. CHS fi rst competed in football somewhere around the 1920s.

Congratulations toVicki Ripp and Dennis Phillips

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DELTA • 970.874.6262BY BRAD KAHRSSpecial to DCI

While most high school cross country runners were resting or preparing for a winter sport, two Delta High School run-ners were training and racing at the national level. On Nov. 17, with near perfect conditions, Clarissa and Cleo Whit-ing traveled to Mesa, Ariz. and competed in the Southwest Region-al of the Nike National Cross Country Champi-onships. 214 of the best female distance runners from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada raced the 5000 meter course at Toka Sticks Golf Course.

Both runners sought “redemption” after what they felt was a sub-par state finals performance (Oct. 27 in Colorado Springs), and they found it! Despite the intimida-tion of such a large field that included state cham-pions from five different states, both runners set personal bests, finishing just outside the desired 18:00 barrier. Cleo fin-ished 30th with an 18:10 and Clarissa finished 38th with an 18:18. These performances show that they are ready to pursue lofty goals in spring track

and compete at the colle-giate level next fall.

Regarding these future goals, Cleo stated, “right now I have no earthly idea of where I will be in a year’s time, but I am excited to see where the next couple of months lead me...it is scary and exciting at the same time!” Clarissa shared the desire “to be able to run for the rest of my life and definitely in college!”

In discussing their goals for next spring it is obvious that neither will rest on their laurels.

They both hold very clear and lofty goals. Clarissa aims to leave her mark with school records in the 800 and 1600 and both Clarissa and Cleo are aiming for the rarified air of a sub-11 minute 3200 meter run.

All of us who have watched these two spe-cial athletes compete over the past four years know the focus, persever-ance, effort, and enthu-siasm they bring to the sport and anticipate grand finishes to incred-ible careers.

Whiting sisters shineat Nike Nationals run

Photo courtesy Brad KahrsDelta seniors Clarissa and Cleo Whiting competed in Mesa, Ariz. in the Southwest Regional of the Nike National Cross Country Championships on Nov. 17. Both had personal best times among 214 of the best female distance runners from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada.

Photo by Tamie MeckDante Markley was cleared to play in last weekend’s 18-16 win over Buena Vista in the Class 1A title game.

Wintersportspreviews

With fall sports con-cluded with the Cedaredge Bruins winning the Class 1A state football cham-pionship last weekend, sports fans can now look ahead to what winter has to offer.

Next week’s edition will be an expanded sports section profil-ing Delta County High Schools and their busy athletic schedules.

A few schools will have opening contests this week.

C8 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 SPORTS Delta County Independent

BY WAYNE CRICKDCI Sports Editor

The Cedaredge Bruins have had a magical sea-son on the gridiron in 2012. Cedaredge posted its winningest season ever with an 11-1 record prior to last Saturday’s state championship battle with Buena Vista’s Demons. The Bruins added anoth-er page to their record books with an undefeated regular season.

In the playoffs, Cedaredge swept through the competition with big wins until facing 1A WSL foe Hotchkiss in the semi-finals where they scored a 16-12 victory to earn a spot in the Class 1A title game. Along the way, the Bruins eliminated Cen-tauri (55-14) and Monte Vista (18-0).

Cedaredge’s football lore has been lacking for quite some time. Dating

back to 2004, the Bruins have not had a five-win season until the 2012 campaign.

Carl Rice was the coach from 2004 through 2007 and had a com-bined record of 6-29. Eric Hollembeak turned the program around in 2008 and the Bruins posted a 4-6 record. Rich Stubler took over in 2009 and Cedaredge had a season record of 2-8.

The Brandon Milhol-land era began in 2010 with a 3-7 record. In 2011, the Bruins posted a 4-6 record and then explod-ed for an 11-1 mark in 2012.

Now, Cedaredge High School can add a new page in its history with a state title in football, its first ever, to its list of accomplishments in 2012. The Bruins swept through the Class 1A

state football champion-ships and culminated a storybook season with an 18-16 win over the state’s top-ranked team all sea-son, Buena Vista.

There’s a saying “you need horses to pull the wagon.” Cedaredge defi-nitely had the horses to pull wagons this season, and they also have the teamster who knows how to drive the wagon in Mil-holland. It’s clear there must be a guiding force and Cedaredge has a head coach and assistant staff that has proven to be that force.

Milholland is quick to point out his blessings by being in the Cedaredge community. “This is such a great community to work in. This is a beauti-ful place. The atmosphere is great and the people are great.”

After the regular sea-

son ended, and the Bru-ins found themselves on top of the 1A WSL stand-ings at 5-0, the people of Cedaredge were more than ready for the school’s championship run. On the Cedaredge High School campus, enthusi-asm abounded from the teachers, secretaries and students to the cooks and custodial staff noted Mil-holland. The entire town had state playoff football fever and its support paid off.

The road to Cedaredge began in Grand Junction with Milholland learn-ing a great deal about coaching and the game of football from a long-time master of the game, Vern Mcgee, at Central High School. That tutor-age from Mcgee, and the ensuing interviews for a head coaching job at Grand Junction and Fruita, helped Milholland prepare for the past three seasons at Cedaredge High School.

Milholland also gives credit for part of his suc-cess to the fact he was able to play football

through high school and college where he was sur-rounded by good people.

An unassuming Milhol-land doesn’t take much of the credit for his team’s success. He doles out the tasks of preparing the Bruins to his staff. “Gosh, they’re awesome. I just turn them loose and let them do their thing. It’s a trusting relationship. We don’t always agree on everything, but we do work things out to where there’s one game plan for practice and game day,” explained Milholland.

Millholland’s staff includes John Kuemmer-lin, Kevin Dunbar, CJ Cannell and Mike Mil-holland.

“I also believe in good parents. My parents wouldn’t let me settle for less. They instilled a drive for success in me. These men out here are my young men. With all the winning, they have not lost perspective as to who they are and treat everyone with dignity,” noted Milholland.

In keeping with a family atmosphere, Mil-

holland had Thanksgiv-ing Day dinner with his team where the theme was there is something more than football to be thankful for.

For the Bruins, the past three seasons of football have brought change. From 3-7 to 12-1 in three short years proves there is a big rela-tionship between coach-es and their players. In Cedaredge, Brandon Mil-holland, whether or not he wants to take credit, brought the will to win with a plan. Cedaredge finished number one in Class 1A with Buena Vista, Hotchkiss, Limon and Wray rounding out the top five team placers.

This season’s accom-plishments were truly a team effort, which was orchestrated by Milhol-land, for the Cedaredge Bruins. Congratulations!

With knowledge from Cedaredge’s Kirby Hen-derson, the number of state titles for CHS now numbers three. Jack Kehmeier led the Bruins to state titles in track in 1963 and 1964.

Milholland and Bruins a fit

Photo courtesy Phyllis PeneCongratulations to the U12 North Fork soccer team for defeating Crested Butte 3-2 in the championship game at the Delta County Youth Soccer Tour-nament on Sunday, Oct. 28, in Orchard City. Members of the team along the back row, left to right, are Antonio Gonzalez, Kyle Long, Baxter Waltermire, Shayne Baylas, Elsie Vasquez, Tycee Taylor, Ethan Bartrett and coach Kristen Simmons. Players in the front row are Noah Hogan, Marvin Guereque, Will Ela, Kenny Drbohlav, Jerome Reed, Presley Pene, Quinn Husted and Richie Rubinoff. Not pictured are Grace Trefren, Bryce Sheldon, Jordyn Vanmeter and coach Daniel Gonzalez.

Photo by Wayne CrickCedaredge head football coach Brandon Milholland, center, and assistant Kevin Dunbar watch the Bruins during a practice session on Nov. 20 prior to facing Buena Vista for the Class 1A state title in football. The Bruins got Dante Markley back and Cedaredge scored an 18-16 decision over the Demons for Cedaredge’s fi rst-ever state championship in football.

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HAIR SALON FOR SALE.Well established business for sale with a great lease, per-fect location, good traffic and profitable cash flow. Call (970) 260-2657. (tfnx47)

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COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERSBy DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721November 29, 1912

(From the Delta Independent)Judge M.R. Welch and Engineer Curtis start-

ed out Monday afternoon in the former’s auto for some rural point where Mr. Curtis was to estab-lish some lines, and when at a point near the Gunn ranch they confronted several teams and wagons heavily loaded with coal.

The Judge was at the throttle and he experi-enced, as he thought, every possible care to pass the first wagon easily, but instead the rear wheels of his machine hooked in with the wheels of the wagon and both he and Mr. Curtis were thrown out with considerable force. They picked them-selves up as hastily as possible and found that no serious injury had resulted, excepting to the machine, which had to be trailed into town and is now undergoing repairs.

* * *Down at Delta the minions of the law caught

a fellow in possession of three gallons of booze.

They confiscated the booze and scared the fellow out of town. Rather primitive way of enforcing the law which may get somebody into trouble one of these days.

* * *Work on the new Cedaredge bank building

is progressing nicely and with continued good weather the brick work will soon be completed. The structure gives promise of being a very neat building.

* * *A hard times party was given at the home

of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bailey on Ash mesa last Saturday evening and there were some twenty or twenty-five persons present to enjoy the festivi-ties which included hard times’ games of various kinds, a taffy pull and refreshments at an hour when most needed. Miss Pearl Foster of this city, was there and reports an enjoyable time from start to finish.

* * *An expert safe and lock man was here from

Denver on Wednesday to put the safe lock at the Rio Grande depot in good working order and he incidentally made repairs on the Grand Mesa Abstract company safe and one or two others about town.

* * *After completely wrecking their turkeys at

family dinners yesterday a goodly number of the people of this city turned out in the afternoon to witness a preliminary game of basketball on the Mesa grounds and also games of both football and basketball between Delta and Olathe teams. Independent went to press before conclusion of the games and therefore cannot give the result.

* * *

The gold watch upon which guessing chances were sold at the Catholic Fair, will be wound Saturday, and placed in a sealed box at Allen’s Jewelry store and the box will be opened Monday at 3 o’clock p.m., and all who have made a guess as to the time the watch will stop, are requested to be present at the jewelry store, at that date on Monday.

* * *As soon as permission can be obtained from

Washington the Austin post office will be moved from its present location to the Miller building on Main street. The change is made necessary on account of the increasing business and the new parcels post law which goes into effect January 1.

* * *The question of the proper manner of install-

ing the Austin proposed water system is the leading discussion among our property owners at the present time. All are enthusiastic over the proposition and are willing to bear their share of the expense. The matter should be taken out of the talk stage and work started at once, as in a very short time, the ground will freeze and make it more expensive to put in.

* * *Preparations are being made to again put the

auto truck on the road for carrying the Cedaredge mail and express.

* * *The High School football and basketball teams

of Paonia were in the field against the High school teams of Montrose yesterday on the grounds of the latter. Many Paonia rooters were along to cheer the peach pickers to victory.

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EOE M/F/V/DHIRING RESTAURANT MANAGERSWe are seeking career minded motivated individuals to help manage our Wendy’s in Delta, CO. We offer

competitive pay, benefi ts, paid vacation, bonusprogram, and unlimited opportunities for growth

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challenges they want and the recognition they deserve.

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crew. This part-time position requires an energetic, team-oriented person.

This position requires some physical lifting, a good attitude, and ability to work with others. Hours are approxi-mately 4-5 hours on Tuesday evenings

beginning around 7 p.m. Duties include inserting, and delivering to vendors and racks in Delta-Olathe

area or North Fork area. Must have reliable vehicle and good driving record.

Please apply in person

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Delta County Sheriff’s De-partment is developing a hir-ing list for Patrol Deputy.Qualifi cations: Must have a State of Colorado Basic Cer-tifi cate Number. High School graduate or equivalent; U.S. citizen; minimum age 21; ex-cellent medical/physical con-dition. Demonstrate integrity, good judgment, dependabil-ity. Selection process for Deputy includes written exam, oral board, interview, full background investiga-tion, (including review or prior use of alcohol/drugs), and medical exam. Psycho-logical evaluation required. Shift/weekend/holiday work required.Starting Salary Range: $39,124-$43,046. DOEInterested persons may sub-mit a County application to the County Human Resourc-es Offi ce on or before Friday, December 14, 2012. Applica-tions may be obtained in the Administration Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 or by calling (970) 874-2459. An application may also be obtained on our web-site at www.deltacounty.com. A resume may be attached to the completed County Ap-plication. Delta County is an EOE/ADA Employer.

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OLATHE COMMUNITYclinic is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. Must be bilingual and certified in the State of Colorado. To apply, please send your résumé to [email protected] (1x48)

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MENTAL HEALTH PRO-gram Supervisor. Full-time, M-F, 8 to 5, Delta. Position responsibilities include pro-gram, personnel, and fiscal management, and clinical direct service. Required: Masters degree in recog-nized mental health pro-fession; 3 years relevant post graduate experience; Colorado professional license, or eligible; compre-hensive knowledge of com-munity mental health; excel-lent communication skills; computer and keyboarding skills; management and clinical services skills. Visit www.centermh.org/careers for more information. Salary range $52,000-$64,000 DOE. To apply, send cover letter, résumé and job application to [email protected]. EOE (1x48)

GREAT JOB – HIGH Country News (a non-profit environmental news orga-nization) seeks a classified ad sales assistant to fill a part-time (12 hrs/wk) posi-tion selling liner ad pack-ages via outbound phone calls and e-mail. Must be comfortable with telephone and e-mail communica-tion, maintaining a focused sales plan and cultivating new leads. Qualifications: one year sales/market-ing experience preferred, advertising or other media sales a plus; professional telephone representation – telesales experience a plus; computer knowledge with experience in data input, word processing and e-mail applications necessary. E-mail cover letter and résu-mé to [email protected]. High Country News is an EOE and committed to a diverse work force. (3x46)

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PIONEER AL-ANON Family Group will host a special speaker meet-ing on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 8-9 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856-7115. (tfnx12)

IF YOU LOVE BOOKS, you will love the Downstairs Bookstore in the basement of the Delta Public Library.

THE DISTRICT ATTORN-ey's Office provides ser-vices to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Peggy Ann Saxton at 970-874-2085. (tfx41)

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORDHistorical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admis-sion or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44)

BECAWS! DONATIONSneeded. Credit cards accepted. Call 970-527-3350, or visit cawsonline.org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

DELTA FOOD PANTRYneeds meals for Delta families who are temporar-ily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36)

BOOKS MAKE GREATstocking stuffers. Find books at great prices in the basement of the Delta Public Library.

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Delta County Independent PUBLIC NOTICES Wednesday, November 28, 2012 D3

Commissioners Proceedings

October 2012

Delta County Government

Salaries Serv 408,460A Project Resource Serv 5,806A-1 Collection Age Serv 85Abeyta,Daniel Serv 100Afl ac Caic Serv 2,308Alsco Serv 917American Bank Not Serv 374American Family Li Serv 2,953Americenter Serv 48Anderson Farm Su Serv 58Ansafone Contact C Serv 47Aramark Serv 507Arthurs,Jesse Serv 500Avionics Specialist Serv 1,200B & B Glass & Serv 159B & F Distributing I Serv 114Beep West, Inc. Serv 89Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 371Bever,William Serv 100Big John’s Lumber Serv 66Black Canyon Angl Serv 340Blair And Associate Serv 11,250Boren, Lance Serv 600Boss In Montrose Serv 805Boushley,Richard A Serv 75Brethouwer Do,N R Serv 2,400Brones, Meredith Serv 13Bufl ex Marketing Ll Serv 275Business Solutions Serv 523Caldwell, Shelly Serv 100Callaway Packing, I Serv 3,889Callicutt/Webb Serv 198Canon Financial Se Serv 1,506Caremark Serv 69Carpenter, Bill Serv 350Carquest Auto Part Serv 69CEBT-Willis Serv 110,647Central Distributing Serv 2,751Century Equipment Serv 1,382Century Link Serv 5,775Child Support Enfo Serv 300City Of Delta Serv 11,238Clark/Ralph E. Serv 350Colo County Attorn Serv 325Colo Dept Of Public Serv 10,182Colorado Assn Of C Serv 0Colorado Departme Serv 265Colorado Departme Serv 100Colorado Mosquito Serv 500Colton Truck Suppl Serv 906Consolidated Electr Serv 101Delta Auto Parts Serv 1,746Delta Co Memorial Serv 33Delta Co Treasurer Serv 17,070Delta County Clerk Serv 71Delta County Comb Serv 300Delta County Gis D Serv 32Delta County Healt Serv 33,199Delta County Indep Serv 6,047Delta County Searc Serv 566Delta County Sherif Serv 42Delta County Treas Serv 121,129Delta County Treas Serv 59,164Delta Extension Fu Serv 341Delta Federal Credit Serv 3,722Delta Fire Safe Llc Serv 28Delta Hardware Co. Serv 1,006Delta Housing Auth Serv 15,935Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 6,122Denver Industrial S Serv 253Denver Truck Sales Serv 127DG Concrete Serv 8,807Division Of Reclam Serv 2,373Double J Disposal I Serv 446Doubletree World Serv 320Doughty Steel & M Serv 480DTS Fluid Power In Serv 2,153Dubs Towing Serv 94Duckwork’s Auto P Serv 107Easter-Owens Elect Serv 7,681Easypermit Postag Serv 832Eaton Sales & Serv Serv 446Eddins,Ann Serv 239Eddins,Jim Serv 480Elan Financial Servi Serv 2,247Enterprise Fund Serv 105Experient Corp Serv 800Express Toll Serv 3Fedler Spraying Llc Serv 1,020Fiedler,Robert Serv 17Findley,Danny E. Serv 250Flex One/Afl ac Serv 88Fuhrman,Janice Serv 173Gambles Of Hotchk Serv 520Gibson,Mike Serv 75Golder Associates I Serv 5,182Grand Junction Pip Serv 10,642Grand Mesa Discou Serv 2,334Graphox Design An Serv 2,185Great Experiences Serv 1,000Guth Laboratories I Serv 41H & H Hydraulics In Serv 504Hajoca Corporation Serv 212Hall,Wade Serv 86Hanson Internation Serv 44,663Hanson,Gary And J Serv 150Harbor Freight Tool Serv 303Hartman Brothers Serv 26Hays,Judy Serv 45Hellman Motor Co Serv 310Hewlett-Packard Co Serv 792High Country Car Serv 26High Country Gas Serv 78High Country Shop Serv 188Hometek Serv 1,446Hometown Electric Serv 474Honnen Equipment Serv 1,197IAAO Serv 350Ingeo Systems Inc Serv 250Insight Public Secto Serv 4,119Integral Consulting Serv 15,000Intermountain Path Serv 9,300John Deere Financi Serv 214Kalenak,Robert Serv 957Keyman Security Ll Serv 179Kimball-Midwest Serv 439King,Wyvon W. Serv 250Kwiki Tire Ii Inc Serv 80Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 139Lacal Equipment In Serv 805Lawson Products In Serv 813Lemoine,William C. Serv 200Lewis, Brad Serv 100Lewis-Goetz And C Serv 57Lucy,Kevin Serv 52Luna,Patricia V Serv 21Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 589Macdonald Equip Serv 328Main Street Printer Serv 532Master Petroleum Serv 36,458Mckee,Frederick D. Serv 72Mcnutt,Joseph Serv 14Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,533Meguiar, Monica Serv 100Mesa County Serv 1,999Messenger & Asso Serv 770MHC Kenworth - G Serv 366Midwestern Colora Serv 16,772Montrose Memoria Serv 1,250Morton,Duane Serv 19Motorola Solutions Serv 1,668Mountain Gazette Serv 500Mountain Pest Cont Serv 55Munro Supply Inc. Serv 630National Police Sup Serv 810Newman Traffi c Sig Serv 201Nichols,Debi Serv 100Nimthor Inc Serv 507Nordstrom,Kennet Serv 300North Fork Aviation Serv 500North Fork Bank/M Serv 300North Fork Medical Serv 100Offi ce Depot Serv 2,703Ore Communicatio Serv 472Owen G Dunn Co I Serv 90Paonia Farm & Ho Serv 28Pest Away Sprayin Serv 4,813Philip J Latteier Dd Serv 190Pierce,Barbara J. Serv 250Pitney Bowes Serv 789Plainsman Printing Serv 193Postmaster Serv 1,387Power Equipment Serv 3,975Radio Shack Serv 20RCE Serv 4,746Reserve Account Serv 2,066Roadpost Usa Inc Serv 79Robert’s Enterprise Serv 2,348Rocky Mountain Su Serv 31Safety-Kleen Syste Serv 3,995Schranck,Virginia Serv 200Sealco Incorporate Serv 18,360Serpent Serv 70Service Printing Inc Serv 571Shields,Phyllis Serv 180

Simmons Lock And Serv 12Sirchie Finger Print Serv 278Skaggs Serv 546Smiling Aviation In Serv 2,037Smith, Susan Jp Serv 200Social Security Ad Serv 185Sourcegas Llc Serv 1,769Southern Comuter Serv 2,898Speas,Jan Serv 90Stewart Ditch And Serv 300Stroup,Carrie Serv 316Sullivan/Pat Serv 150Summit Door Co. Serv 1,420Summit Publishing Serv 550Sun Life Financial Serv 2,233Surveillance-Video Serv 188Sysco Intermountai Serv 4,199Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 3,178Taylor,Katherine Serv 100Taylor/Mark Serv 274TDS Telecom Serv 2,155The Place I Go Serv 285Thyssenkrupp Elev Serv 2,003Tire Distribution Sy Serv 738Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 235Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 48Town Of Paonia Serv 104Trane Serv 0Triad Resource Gro Serv 1,818Tri-County Water Serv 84Tuin Glass Shop Serv 194Union Pacifi c Railro Serv 45,494United Companies Serv 52United Reprographi Serv 828University Of Color Serv 400Ventrello,Jim D Serv 493Verizon Wireless Serv 990Wagner Equipment Serv 6,213Wal-Mart Communi Serv 1,000Ware,Virginia M Serv 219Waste Managemen Serv 2,129Weekender Sports Serv 129Weldon,Chris Serv 82Welfelt Fabrication Serv 5,282Wells Fargo Serv 496Wendale Serv 1,125Western Colorado Serv 113Wilmore And Co Pr Serv 5,108Winslow,Patricia Serv 16Wolfe,Ashton Serv 75Worthington,Micha Serv 520WSI Corporation Serv 597Wyble Jr.,William Serv 300Yost Family Dentist Serv 161Grand Total 1,207,883I,R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners inand for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Com-missioners Proceedings and per-taining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief state-ment of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 21st day of November. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman.Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of November, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St.Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Inde-pendent this 28th day of Novem-ber, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. 2012-0150

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On August 23, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) AUSTIN M KEISER AND SUSAN KEISEROriginal Benefi ciary(ies) SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANKCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANKDate of Deed of Trust April 11, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 624737 Original Principal Amount $90,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $90,000.00Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10 OF MYERS HOMESTEAD

ESTATES PHASE III, COUNTY OF

DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number

as: TBD WILD TURKEY LANE,

CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED

HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY

CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 10/31/2012Last Publication 11/28/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS

CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE,

THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE

OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE

PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY

ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/23/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /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:BRISCOE, JAMES R. #4862BRISCOE and ASSOCIATES PC PO BOX 120, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-0120 (970) 872-3118The 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 # SFCBANK/KEISER©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0151

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On August 23, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) M. W. BUILDINGSOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISSCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISSDate of Deed of Trust May 19, 2005County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2005Recording Information (Reception Number) 591722 Original Principal Amount $450,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $347,077.88Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

PARCEL 1: LOTS 17, 18, AND

19, BLOCK 3, HOTCHKISS

SUBDIVISION.

PARCELS 2 AND 3: ALL OF LOT C

PARCEL 4: LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK

4, HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION

TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER

AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND

DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT

TO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO: TWO (2) EACH COMMERCIAL

WATER AND SEWER TAPS OF THE

CITY OF HOTCHKISS.

TOGETHER WITH AND INCLUDING

ALL BUILDINGS, ALL FIXTURES,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO ALL PLUMBING, HEATING,

LIGHTING, VENTILATING,

REFRIGERATING, INCINERATING,

AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS,

AND ELEVATORS (THE TRUSTOR

HEREBY DECLARING THAT IT

IS INTENDED THAT THE ITEMS

HEREIN ENUMERATED SHALL

BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN

PERMANENTLY INSTALLED AS

PART OF THE REALTY), AND

ALL IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR

HEREAFTER EXISTING THEREON.

The property to be foreclosed is:Also known by street and

number as: 110 E HOTCHKISS

AVENUE, AND 180 S 1ST STREET,

HOTCHKISS, CO 81419.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/23/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:GREGG HELMSING #11896LAW OFFICE OF GREGG HELMSING 842 PALMER Street, PO BOX 75, Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-4860The 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 # FSBH/MW BUILDINGS©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0152

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On August 24, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) BUDDIE J LOVEOriginal Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATIONCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATIONDate of Deed of Trust October 15, 2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 638524 Original Principal Amount $159,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $158,369.50Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other pay-ments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVE-MENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF COLORA-DO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:PART OF THE W1/2NE1/4 OF SEC-TION 25, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. COMMENC-ING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT, THENCE SOUTH 110 FEET; THENCE WEST 396 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 110 FEET; THENCE EAST 396 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH A NONE-EXCLU-SIVE EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY ALONG EXISTING LANE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, TYNER MINOR SUBDIVI-SION AND CONTINUING WEST 30 FEET INTO THE SE1/4SW1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. SAID EASEMENT BEING 30 FEET IN WIDTH AND TO BE USED FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILI-TIES.Tax I.D. No. 345725100004Also known by street and number as: 1550 F LANE, DELTA, CO 81416.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auc-tion, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the high-est and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebted-ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 10/31/2012Last Publication 11/28/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;DATE: 08/24/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:DANIEL S. BLUM #34950Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 80134-9092 (303) 706-9990The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # JLF14797©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0155

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On August 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) Benjamin MartinezOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MontrosebankCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust August 03, 2007County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2007Recording Information (Reception Number) 617773 Original Principal Amount $109,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $103,216.08Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO

AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY

REFERENCE

EXHIBIT AA part of Block "N" of the Garnet Mesa Subdivision of the City of Delta, Colorado, described as follows:Beginning at a point on the East line of said Block "N" whence the intersection of said East line and the Southline of the Sixth Street extended bears North on said East line 210.0 feet; thence South 190.0 feet to the Southeastcorner of Block "N"; thence West on the South line of Block "N" to the East line of the alley; thenceNorthwesterly along the East line of the alley to a point where said East line of the alley intersects a line parallelwith and 210.0 feet South of the South line of Sixth Street, extended; thence Easterly on said parallel line to placeof beginning. EXCEPT that portion used as a street known as Fourth Street Grade.County of Delta, State of ColoradoAlso known by street and number

as: 655 Leon Street, Delta, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/27/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the

attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-07503©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0156

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On August 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) CHARLES W LISTON AND VIRGINIA M LISTONOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MONTROSEBANKCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC.Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2004County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 13, 2004Recording Information (Reception Number) 578567 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $87,100.15Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL

DESCRIPTION

A portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows:Beginning at a point 40 rods North of the Southeast corner of said NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 13 and running thence West 220 feet;Thence running North 102 feet;Thence running East 220 feet;Thence running South 102 feet to the point of beginning.Also a portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows:Beginning at a point which is 40 rods North and 220 feet West of the Southeast corner of the said NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 13;Thence running West 440 feet;Thence running North 102 feet;Thence running East 440 feet;Thence running South 102 feet to the point of beginning.And also a portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the Principal Meridian said parcel being more particularly described as follows:Beginning at a point from which the Southeat corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 Section 13, Township 15 South, Rnage 96 West 6th Principal Meridian bears South 0°06' East a distance of 663.8 feet;Thence East along the South property line a distance of 6.0 feet;Thence North 0°56' East a distance of 102.0 feet to a point on the North property line;Thence West along the North property line a distance of 5.0 feet;Thence South 0°05' West a distance of 102.0 feet more or less to the point of beginning.EXCEPT that portion deed to The Department of Highways State of Colororado by ded recorded June 30, 1968 in Book 407 at Page 402 and October 14, 1948 in Book 301 at page 566.Also known by street and number

as: 690 1575 ROAD, DELTA, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/27/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:MONICA KADRMAS, Esq #34904Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 1175.14853©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0157

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On August 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) PAUL CHADWICKOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely a nominee for

MORTGAGEIT, INC.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA11Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2006County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 12, 2006Recording Information (Reception Number) 602418 Original Principal Amount $221,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $236,831.80Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.


DESCRIPTION

Legal DescriptionParcel 1:Part of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: A tract of land bearing North 89°52' West 884.55 feet of the East 1/4 corner of said Section 21 to the point of beginning; thence North 89°52' West 435.6 feet; thence North 0°55' East 1000.0 feet; thence South 89°54' East 435.6 feet; thence South 0°55' West 1000.0 feet more or less to the point of beginning.EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part of subject property which lay within the following described tract: part of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 21; thence South 88°25' West 872.7 feet along the South line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 00°53' West 884.1 feet; thence North 50°10' West 65.3 feet; thence North 87°22' West 356.1 feet to the West line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 01°09' East 335.2 feet along the West subdivision line to the NW corner of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 87°59' East 541.2 feet along the North line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence South 01°22' West 505.5 feet; thence North 87°59' East 775.5 feet; thence South 01°22' West 794.5 feet to the point of beginning.Parcel 2:A non-exclusive right of way for road purposes 20 feet wide the center line of which commences 10 feet East of the NW corner of said SE1/4NE1/4 and runs South parallel to the West subdivision lien 335.2 feet,County of Delta,State of Colorado.**Pursuant to Affi davit Re: Scrivener's Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-35-109(5) recorded June 24, 2011 at Reception No. 651421 in Delta County, Colorado **Also known by street and number

as: 24778 RHAPSODY ROAD,






NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 08/28/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:LISA CANCANON #42043Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 1269.09323©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


Commissioners Proceedings

October 2012

Delta County Social Services

Salaries SERV 152,609.17AFLAC Flex One SERV 30.80AFLAC CAIC SERV 771.62AFLAC SERV 767.27AT&T Mobility SERV 145.50Atchley, Paul SERV 96.00Atwood, Pamela SERV 20.40Beep West Paging SERV 45.50Blaine, Susan SERV 48.80Bowler, Brian SERV 67.60Bufflex Marketing SERV 275.00Bullard, Angela SERV 33.60Carelli, Brad SERV 29.95CEBT SERV 29,071.99Christine Knight/BoCC SERV 2,420.00Colonial Life SERV 240.68Colorado Correctional SERV 56.17Colorado Counties SERV 350.00Daily Sentinel SERV 78.00Delta Co Commission SERV 8,572.69Delta Co Health SERV 6,816.82Delta Co Independent SERV 38.02Delta Co School Dist SERV 21,028.16Delta Co Sheriff SERV 53.20Delta Co Telecomm SERV 394.08Delta Co Treas SERV 32,032.67Delta Co Treas SERV 4,597.00Delta Co Treas SERV 683.30Delta Co Treas SERV 16,765.34Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00Doyle Petroleum SERV 574.41Experian SERV 77.00Fred Pryor Seminars SERV 79.00Front Range Legal SERV 480.00Gallegos, Anne SERV 57.20Garver, James SERV 105.20Grand Valley Imaging SERV 188.12Great America Leasing SERV 127.09

Hellman Chevrolet SERV 272.00Hilltop Resources SERV 18,615.95Johnson, Jeremy SERV 272.20Johnson, Sherry SERV 16.80La Quinta SERV 144.00Lashmett, Heather SERV 30.40Lemoine, William SERV 451.40Link, Barbara SERV 34.40Magdalenski, Ulrike SERV 374.58Main Street Printers SERV 1,154.00Marchun, Karin SERV 127.60Martinez, Albert SERV 75.00Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 172.50Miller, Victoria SERV 239.60Montrose Co Sheriff SERV 35.40Nutt, Erin SERV 40.00Office Depot SERV 510.20Quality Inn SERV 70.00Records Management SERV 280.70Rowe, Sue SERV 64.00Roy, Kelly SERV 265.47Sun Life Financial SERV 583.45Talx Corporation SERV 84.50UPS Store SERV 89.80Vital Hearts SERV 425.00Wal-Mart SERV 96.28Western Slope Health SERV 975.00Total 305,427.58I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Social Services in and for the said County and State afore-said, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 28th Day of November, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th Day ofNovember, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013.

Published in the Delta County Independent November 28, 2012.

Health Board Proceedings

October 2012

Delta County Health Department

Salaries SERV 47,743.41AFLAC SERV 317.19AFLAC Flex One SERV 17.60AFLAC CAIC SERV 302.09CEBT SERV 8,135.62Childbirth Graphics SERV 104.80Colonial Life SERV 13.44CO Dept Public Health SERV 1,100.00CO Dept of Revenue SERV 516.00Decade Software SERV 1,459.50Delta Co Commission SERV 3,207.77Delta Co Human Svs SERV 51.20Delta Co Independent SERV 218.83Delta Co Treas SERV 10,481.62Delta Co Treas SERV 1,527.00Delta Co Treas SERV 424.99Delta Co Treas SERV 4,383.36Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00Delta/Montrose College SERV 330.68Doubletree Hilton SERV 278.00Glaxosmithkline SERV 1,486.20Grand Valley Imaging SERV 58.74High Country Shopper SERV 71.70King Soopers SERV 35.96Koehler, Bonnie SERV 36.80Kwiki Tire SERV 481.00Merck SERV 299.83Metropolitan Path SERV 408.00Moore Medical SERV 63.83NACCHO SERV 171.00Nordstrom, Ken SERV 107.40Plateau Environmental SERV 4,875.00Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79Verizon Wireless SERV 16.24Wal-Mart SERV 227.32Water Quality Division SERV 360.00Total 90,138.91I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Health in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 28th Day of November, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th Day ofNovember, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013.


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 GARNET MESA HDPE until 2:00

P.M. on DECEMBER 6th, 2012. Abid opening will not be conducted.This project will consist of the placement of approximately 250 Ln. Ft. of 24" HDPE Pipe and two small structures. All work will be managed under the direction of the City of Delta Public Works Department.The Contract Documents will be available beginning November 21st, 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 Works360 Main StreetDelta, CO 81416

On the city web site, city of delta.net under RFP'S

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 ofthe 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 con-sent of City of Delta, for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of bids.All bids must be submitted in writ-ing on the forms provided, and must be signed by the bidder or his duly authorized agent.

Published in the Delta County Independent November 21 and 28, 2012.

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED

BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that: a pro-posed budget has been submitted to Paonia Cemetery District for the ensuing year of 2013; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of David J. Hurr, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees at the Paonia Cemetery District to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2012 at 40575 O Road, Paonia, CO. Any interested elector of such Paonia Cemetery District may inspect the proposed budget and file or reg-ister any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.Dated: November 12, 2012

Board of TrusteesPaonia Cemetery District

By: /s/ David J. HurrTitle: Treasurer

Published in the Delta County Independent November 21 and 28, 2012.

Public Notices

Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

YourRight

To Know

D4 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICES Delta County Independent

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0160

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Frederick J IngallsOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Investors CorporationCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt Mortgage Investors CorporationDate of Deed of Trust February 07, 2012County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust February 15, 2012Recording Information (Reception Number) 656474 Original Principal Amount $245,809.00Outstanding Principal Balance $245,809.00Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.



REFERENCE

EXHIBIT A

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF Colorado, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:LOT 2 MILLER CREEK MINOR SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT TO, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY, ONE (1) TOWN OF PAONIA DOMESTIC WATER TAPParcel ID: 324509410002Also known by street and number

as: 13250 Dry Gulch Rd, Paonia, CO

81428.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/05/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-09436©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Published in the Delta County Independent November 7, 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0159

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Richard Leon McClanahan and Michiyo McClanahanOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust April 04, 2011County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2011Recording Information (Reception Number) 649879 Original Principal Amount $131,070.00Outstanding Principal Balance $128,970.73Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 3 OF HOYER SUBDIVISION

COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF

COLORADO


as: 21169 Cherry Lane, Eckert, CO

81418.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/02/2013, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 11/7/2012

Last Publication 12/5/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS





ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/05/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-09893©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0158

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 4, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) VICTOR G RICHARDS AND CAROLYN B RICHARDSOriginal Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, MBNA AMERICA (DELAWARE), N.A.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 LPDate of Deed of Trust August 15, 2003County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2003Recording Information (Reception Number) 570461 Original Principal Amount $96,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $82,564.15Pursuant 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 inter-est 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.

ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT

‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN A

THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 06/08/1999 AND RECORDED 06/08/1999, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTHA ABOVE, IN DEED VOLUME 525617 AND PAGE 1. ADDRESS: 17237 2550 ROAD; CEDAREDGE, CO 81413 TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: R003021Also known by street and number

as: 17237 2550 ROAD, CEDAREDGE,

CO 81413.



CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF

TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auc-tion, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/02/2013, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the high-est and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebted-ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 11/7/2012Last Publication 12/5/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS





ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/04/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:KERRI ANN BOOTH #42562LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-910-22598©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0161

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 6, 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) CHARLES J. EULER AND JONI MICHELLE WAINRIGHT-EULEROriginal Benefi ciary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NADate of Deed of Trust March 19, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust March 24, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 624077 Original Principal Amount $179,655.00Outstanding Principal Balance $194,341.37

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 13 AND 14 IN BLOCK “A”

OF PEACH PLAT OF THE CITY OF

DELTA, COLORADO, COUNTY OF

DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 945 HASTINGS STREET, DELTA,

CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/06/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 9105.04587©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Published in the Delta County Independent November 14, 21, 28, December 5 and 12, 2012.

TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY

2013 BUDGET HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Town of Orchard City budget for the ensuing year 2013 has been submitted to the Board of Trustees. A copy of such pro-posed budget has been fi led in the offi ce of the Town Clerk located at Town Hall, 9661 2100 Rd, Austin, CO 81410.The budget is open for inspection at Town Hall. The Town of Orchard City Board of Trustees will hold a hearing for consideration of the proposed budget at Town Hall De-cember 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm. All electors of the Town of Orchard City shall be given an opportunity to be heard. Final adoption of the proposed budget will be consid-ered following the hearing.Board of Trustees, Town of Orchard CityBy Melissa Oelke, Town Clerk.


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0163

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 6, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Ruth M MillerOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust December 22, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust December 29, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 631081 Original Principal Amount $120,402.00Outstanding Principal Balance $112,734.05Pursuant 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 inter-est when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE WEST 62 FEET OF LOTS 10,

11, AND 12, BLOCK 24, ORIGINAL

PLAT OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN,

NOW CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF

DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO


as: 211 W 2nd Street, Delta, CO

81416.





TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/06/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in

and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-10333©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0165

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 7, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL B. FERGANCHICKOriginal Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS LLCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust October 20, 2010County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust October 25, 2010Recording Information (Reception Number) 646342 Original Principal Amount $187,241.00Outstanding Principal Balance $184,084.39Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other pay-ments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 35 EMERALD HILLS

SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2


COLORADO.


as: 1925 FOREST WAY, DELTA, CO

81416.





TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/07/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the indebtedness is:JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 1269.21041©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0166

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 7, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) MARIO JAMES FINE AND KERRI SUE FINEOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF INCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee for the holders of the FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF12 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF12Date of Deed of Trust June 26, 2006County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust June 28, 2006Recording Information (Reception Number) 605070 Original Principal Amount $160,400.00Outstanding Principal Balance $169,051.29Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT #7, WILLOW HEIGHTS #1,

AMENDED, A SUBDIVISION TO

THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS,

COLORADO. DELTA COUNTY,

STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and

number as: 500 WILLOW DRIVE,






NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;



COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0167

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 11, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Ramon De La Torre and Maria G. De La TorreOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLCCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust May 02, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust May 15, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 625675 Original Principal Amount $118,146.00Outstanding Principal Balance $111,650.49Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 3, FAIRVIEW

SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF

DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE

OF COLORADO.

CORRECTIVE AFFIDAVIT

RE: SCRIVENER’S ERROR

RECORDED ON AUGUST 17,

2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 660471

TO CORRECT THE LEGAL

DESCRIPTION ON THE DEED OF

TRUST.


as: 119 Silver St, Delta, CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/11/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:ALISON L. BERRY #34531CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-09804©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0168

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 11, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) David Allan AyresOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,

Inc., as nominee for Unifi rst Mortgage CorporationCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NADate of Deed of Trust September 01, 2011County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust September 07, 2011Recording Information (Reception Number) 653126 Original Principal Amount $170,892.00Outstanding Principal Balance $170,080.57Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 29 WESTADOR SUBDIVISION

COUNTY OF DELTA STATE OF

COLORADO


as: 266 SW 8th Circle, Cedaredge,

CO 81413.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/11/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-10641©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0170

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 11, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Barbara A. Keen and Candace J. McClureOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NADate of Deed of Trust July 30, 2010County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2010Recording Information (Reception Number) 644545 Original Principal Amount $126,705.00Outstanding Principal Balance $123,339.21Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, BLOCK 17,

EXCEPT THE WEST 75 FEET

OF SAID LOTS, GARNET MESA

SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA,

STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 324 E 3Rd St, Delta, CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/11/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:ALISON L. BERRY #34531CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that

purpose.Attorney File # 12-10703©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0171

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 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) CHRISTOPHER W. COMERER AND CORTNEY A. COMEREROriginal Benefi ciary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NADate of Deed of Trust April 16, 2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 21, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 633765 Original Principal Amount $211,640.00Outstanding Principal Balance $216,916.56Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.


DESCRIPTION

ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Part of the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 14, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M., more particularly described as follows:Beginning at a point whence the Northeast corner of the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 14 bears North 8°43' East a distance of 660.7 feet, said point being on the East line of that tract of land described in Deed recorded in Book 438 at Page 1354 of the Delta County records; thence North 88°19' West 314.7 feet; thence South 15°54' East 353.5 feet to the South line of that tract of land described in Deed recorded in Book 438 at Page 1354; thence along said South line South 88°19' East 204.8 feet to the Southeast corner of that tract of land described in Dee recorded in Book 438 at Page 1354; thence North 2°13' East 337 feet to the point of beginning.County of Delta, State of ColoradoAlso Known as: 20961 Snowdrift Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413Also known by street and number

as: 20961 SNOWDRIFT ROAD,






NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/12/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 9105.04629©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES ALLAN

STECKEL, a/k/a JAMES A.

STECKEL, a/k/a JAMES STECKEL,

Deceased

Case Number 12PR94

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 March 25, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lois SteckelPerson Giving Notice2787 - 2100 RoadDelta CO 81416

Attorney for Personal RepresentativeAaron R. ClayPO Box 38Delta CO 81416

Published in the Delta County Independent November 21, 28 and December 5, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of EDITH FAYE WILLIAMS,

a/k/a EDITH F. WILLIAMS, a/k/a

EDITH WILLIAMS, Deceased

Case Number 12PR76


Wilma LugardPerson Giving Notice401 Grand Ave Apt ADelta CO 81416

Attorney for Personal Representative:Aaron R. ClayPO Box 38Delta CO 81416

Published in the Delta County Independent November 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

Legal Deadline10 a.m. Mondays

Delta County Independent PUBLIC NOTICES Wednesday, November 28, 2012 D5COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0176

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 19, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) LON M. HALLSOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) LEONARD S. APPELGRENCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt LEONARD S. APPELGRENDate of Deed of Trust March 30, 2007County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust March 29, 2012Recording Information (Reception Number) 613583 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $96,869.67Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 IN BLOCK

27 OF PLAT “C” OF THE TOWN

NOW CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF

DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO


as: 343 DODGE STREET, DELTA, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/19/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:GREGG HELMSING #11896LAW OFFICE OF GREGG HELMSING 842 PALMER Street, PO BOX 75, Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-4860The 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 # APPELGREN vs HALLS©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Published in the Delta County Independent November 21, 28, December 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0175

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 17, 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) Wayne S. DarlingOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NADate of Deed of Trust August 08, 2005County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2005Recording Information (Reception Number) 594424 Original Principal Amount $111,625.00Outstanding Principal Balance $52,794.58Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 15 AND 16 IN BLOCK 7 OF

THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF PAONIA.


COLORADO.


as: 130 Main St, Paonia, CO 81428.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/17/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee

(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-10908©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0174

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 14, 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) Scott Eugene Chlarson and Erin Jessica ChlarsonOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for USAA Federal Savings BankCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH Mortgage CorporationDate of Deed of Trust August 18, 2006County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust August 18, 2006Recording Information (Reception Number) 606858 Original Principal Amount $135,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $125,602.46Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 1, 2 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF

LOT 3 IN BLOCK 3, KENNEDY

AND DUFFIELDS SUBDIVISION

TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE,

COLORADO COUNTY OF DELTA,

STATE OF COLORADO


as: 210 SW 6th St, Cedaredge, CO

81413.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/16/2013, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 11/21/2012Last Publication 12/19/2012Name of Publication Delta County IndependentIF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED

TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE

TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT

TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES

ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE

EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/14/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 12-10958©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0173

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 14, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) Jeffrey J Epperson and Candace M. EppersonOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MontrosebankCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 633274 Original Principal Amount $163,725.00Outstanding Principal Balance $156,307.57Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 5,

HILLMANS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY

OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO


as: 1101 Bluff St, Delta, CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/16/2013, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse,

501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 11/21/2012Last Publication 12/19/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS





ALSO BE EXTENDED;



COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0172

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 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) PRAMUKH HOSPITALITY LLC, MAHENDRA PATEL AND ARVIND PATEL AND ATUL PATEL, MANAGER & MEMBER OF PRAMUKH HOSPITALITY LLCOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) HANMI BANKCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt HANMI BANKDate of Deed of Trust October 14, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust October 21, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 629602 Original Principal Amount $1,500,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $1,379,644.05Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10 AND

11, BLOCK 4, PLAT “B”, DELTA,

COLORADO. COUNTY OF DELTA,

STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 903 MAIN STREET, DELTA, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;



COMBINED NOTICE -

RESTART - PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0148

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 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) JULIE BATTOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATIONCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-C ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATESDate of Deed of Trust October 21, 2005County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust October 24, 2005Recording Information (Reception Number) 596897 Original Principal Amount $116,875.00Outstanding Principal Balance

$113,914.50Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 25 AND 26 IN BLOCK 5

OF HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION


COLORADO.


as: 214 HOTCHKISS AVENUE,

NKA 240 W HOTCHKISS AVENUE,






NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/13/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:WAYNE E. VADEN #21026Vaden Law Firm LLC 2015 YORK STREET, PO BOX 18997, DENVER, CO 20218 (303) 377-2933The 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 # 12-051-03873©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED

- PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. 2012-0118

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On July 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) BEN DEHERRERAOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for FIDELITY MORTGAGE COMPANYCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NADate of Deed of Trust February 11, 2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust February 17, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 632140 Original Principal Amount $144,993.00Outstanding Principal Balance $138,455.98Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 13 OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCK

1 GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION


COLORADO.

The property to be foreclosed is:Also known by street and number

as: 520 BOND, DELTA, CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for November 7, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 02/06/2013 (formerly scheduled for November 7, 2012 and continued for deferment) , at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 11/21/2012Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 12/19/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS





ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/15/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:LISA CANCANON #42043Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting

to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.Attorney File # 9105.04329©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0178

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 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) JOHN CAVEN AND SUSAN CAVENOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) DELTABANKCENTER-MONTROSEBANKCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt DELTABANKCENTER-MONTROSEBANKDate of Deed of Trust December 23, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust December 31, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 631185 Original Principal Amount $245,034.51Outstanding Principal Balance $228,767.94Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 1 OF EDMONDS MINOR

SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA,

STATE OF COLORADO.


as: 1368 HIGHWAY 50, DELTA, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/20/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:AARON CLAY #9666CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 81416 (970) 874-9777The 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 # DBC-MB/CAVEN©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012

Published in the Delta County Independent November 28, December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0179

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) JEFF D. HOLMESOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) COLDWELL BANKER MORTGAGECurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATIONDate of Deed of Trust September 10, 2003County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust September 11, 2003Recording Information (Reception Number) 571282 Original Principal Amount $252,900.00Outstanding Principal Balance $211,883.12Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH

1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF

THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION

28, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE

94 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.


as: 1681 24.75 ROAD, CEDAREDGE,

CO 81413.





NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has fi led Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/23/2013, at Public Trustee’s Offi ce, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certifi cate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 11/28/2012

Last Publication 12/26/2012Name of Publication Delta County Independent• IF THE SALE DATE IS





ALSO BE EXTENDED;



COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0180

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 25, 2012, the under-signed Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) ZECK HOMES, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATIONOriginal Beneficiary(ies) NEW FRONTIER BANKCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt 2010-1 RADC/CADC VENTURE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYDate of Deed of Trust January 09, 2009County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 631450 Original Principal Amount $3,000,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $2,999,994.00Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other pay-ments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 100, STONE MOUNTAIN

VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY

OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO


as: 787 DUTTON STREET, DELTA,

CO 81416.

As of the date the NED was record-

ed, the Delta County Assessor

records valued the Delta County

portion of this note at $35,000.00





TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/25/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business tele-phone number and bar registra-tion number of the attorney(s) rep-resenting the legal holder of the

indebtedness is:CRISTEL D. SHEPHERD #39351Polsinelli Shughart P.C. 1515 WYNKOOP SUITE 600, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 931-8169The 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 # 2010-1 RADC/CADC VENTURE, LLC vs ZECK HOMES©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0183

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 26, 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) Anthony G. Gisoldi Shannon F. GisoldiOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Citicorp Trust Bank, FSBCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc.Date of Deed of Trust April 19, 2007County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2007Recording Information (Reception Number) 614599 Original Principal Amount $123,927.28Outstanding Principal Balance $99,417.20Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

All that parcel of land in Delta

County, State of Colorado, as

more fully described in Deed Doc #

559955, ID# R014501, being known

and designated as Block 16, Lot 27

and the South 10 Feet of Lot 28,

Garnet Mesa Subdivision.


as: 422 Grand Ave, Delta, CO

81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/26/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee(SEAL)The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:DECKER, HOLLY L. #32647Dale & Decker LLC 2 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST SUITE 105, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (720) 493-4600The 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 # 12-9492©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


ORDINANCE #17, 2012

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARI-

OUS FUNDS AND SPENDING AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNTS AND

FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH BELOW FOR THE CITY OF DELTA,

COLORADO, FOR THE 2013 BUDGET YEAR

WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the annual budget on November 6, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has made provision therein for revenues in an amount equal to or greater than the total proposed expenditures as set forth in said budget; and

WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appro-priate the revenues provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the operations of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO:

Section 1. That the following sums are hereby appropriated from the revenue of each fund, to each fund, as follows:

General Fund $5,145,951Conservation Trust Fund 142,000Recreation Center Fund 4,538,715City-Wide Capital Improvements Fund 5,047,480Municipal Light and Power Fund 7,245,947Sewer Fund 1,894,743Water Fund 1,963,513Refuse Fund 648,716Golf Course Fund 904,751Internal Service Fund 1,481,139Employees' Dental Insurance Fund 49,800Capital Project Fund 22,823,319Debt Service Fund 1,779,105Perpetual Care Fund 1,000ADOPTED on first reading and ordered published this 6th day of

November, 2012/s/ Edward C. SissonMayor

ATTEST:/s/ Jolene E. NelsonCity Clerk

ADOPTED on second and final reading and ordered published this 20th day of November, 2012

/s/ Edward C. SissonMayor

ATTEST:/s/ Jolene E. NelsonCity Clerk

CERTIFICATESTATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss.CITY OF DELTA )

I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delta on November 6, 2012, and published in the Delta

County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta, in its issue of November 14, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 20, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2012, of said City as provided by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 20th day of November, 2012.(SEAL)

/s/ Jolene E. NelsonCity Clerk


Legal Deadline10 a.m. Mondays

D6 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 LOCAL NEWS Delta County Independent

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT T. DRISCOLL,

Deceased

Case Number 12 PR 93


Carolyn BakerPerson Giving Notice474 Grand Valley DriveGrand Junction, CO 81504

Attorney for Personal Representative:Michael R. DodsonClay and Dodson, P.C.P.O. Box 38Delta CO 81416


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0181

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 25, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.Original Grantor(s) KAPUA L. MALLONEE AND JENNIFER MALLONEEOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust April 29, 2008County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 30, 2008Recording Information (Reception Number) 625165 Original Principal Amount $130,935.00Outstanding Principal Balance $126,908.00Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of

debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 2 OF THE REPLAT OF LAHABRA

NO. 1 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE

OF COLORADO.


as: 10795 MESA VIEW LOOP

DRIVE, AUSTIN, CO 81410.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 09/25/2012Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of ColoradoBy: /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 #28078Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that

purpose.Attorney File # 1269.20974©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012


COMBINED NOTICE -

PUBLICATION


SALE NO. 2012-0182

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On September 26, 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) Ross L AdamsOriginal Benefi ciary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NADate of Deed of Trust March 23, 2006County of Recording DeltaRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2006Recording Information (Reception Number) 602152 Original Principal Amount $57,440.00Outstanding Principal Balance $37,436.70Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notifi ed that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT

BE A FIRST LIEN.



REFERENCE

EXHIBIT APARCEL A:PART OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF DELTA, BEGINNING AT A POINT SOUTH 22°32' WEST 679 FEET DISTANT FROM CORNER NO. 20 OF DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE NORTH 40°30' WEST 2.5 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 40°30' WEST 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49°30' EAST 145 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 40°30' EAST 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 49°30' WEST 145 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.PARCEL B:A TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING

AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED BY THE DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 430 AT PAGE 598, DELTA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE. WHENCE CORNER NO. 20 OF THE ORIGINAL DELTA TOWNSITE BEARS SOUTH 40°30' EAST 52.5 FEET AND NORTH 22°32' EAST, 679.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 40°30' WEST 29.0 FEET ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED BY THE DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 430 AT PAGE 598; THENCE NORTH 49°30' EAST 145.0 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 430 AT PAGE 598, THENCE ON SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 430 AT PAGE 598 THE FOLLOWING: SOUTH 40°30 EAST, 29.0 FEET AND SOUTH 49°30' WEST, 145.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.COUNTY OF DELTA,STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number

as: 928 Vine St, Delta, CO 81416.





NOTICE OF SALE






ALSO BE EXTENDED;



NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lucille Emily Quintana,

Deceased

Case Number 12 PR 88

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 3/25/2013, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lincoln QuintanaPersonal Representative701 B Street Suite 1170San Diego, CA 92101


TOWN OF HOTCHKISS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF COLORADO a public hearing will be held at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, Colorado, on December 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m., to consider an applica-tion for a Special Events Liquor License. The application was filed by Spirit Wind Horse Rescue to be held at 320 W. Bridge Street on December 15, 2012, Hotchkiss, Colorado. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear to be heard for or against the grant-ing of this license.

Written comments may be filed in the office of the Town Clerk, prior to the hearing date, at Town of Hotchkiss, 276 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.


PUBLIC HEARING

The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees will have a Public Hearing on De-cember 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, CO to consider a variance request to keep live-stock within the Town limits. The request was made by Rozellynn Hall, 153 E. Main Street, to keep as a pet, a wether (neutered male) Nigerian Dwarf Goat at this loca-tion. Concerns and comments may be presented at the Public Hearing or by fi ling written comment to the Town Clerk’s offi ce at P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 prior to the hearing.Marlene F. Searle,Town Clerk


PUBLIC NOTICE

Leroux Creek Water Users

Association

Notice of Annual Meeting

The regular annual meeting of the Leroux Creek Water Users Association Stockholders will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Rogers Mesa Community House at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing directors and any other business that may come before the company.Mark Smith, President

Published in the Delta County Independent November 28 and December 5, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Orchard City Hydropower Project Public Meeting: Wednesday, De-cember 12, 2012 7:00 PM, Orchard City Town HallOn Wednesday December 12th at 7:00 PM, the Town of Orchard City will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed hydropower project at the Orchard City Water Treatment Plant. The presenters will discuss potential environmen-tal impacts of the project and pres-ent data and studies that will be provided in a conduit exemption application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

The proposed hydropower project will be constructed at the Orchard City Water Treatment plant which is located at 22189-2225 Road.The public meeting will be held at the Orchard City Town Hall at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012. The Town Hall is located at9661-2100 Road. For more informa-tion, contact Mike Morgan, Orchard City Director of Public Works at 970-314-1515.

Published in the Delta County Independent November 28 andDecember 5, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highline Ditch and Enlargement

Company

Notice of Annual Meetings

The regular annual meetings of the Ellington, Allen Mesa, and Highline Ditch and Enlargement Company Stockholders will be held immedi-ately following the regular annual meeting of the Leroux Creek Water Users Association scheduled for1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Rogers Mesa Community House. The purpose of the meeting is election of directors and any other business that may come before the company.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET

HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a pro-posed budget has been submit-ted to the Board of Directors of the Crawford Water Conservancy District for 2013. A copy of said proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Crawford Water Conservancy District, 183 Highway 92, Crawford CO, where the same is open for public inspection by calling (970) 921-4775 for an appointment. Such proposed bud-get will be considered at a Public Hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the District Office. Any interested elector of the Crawford Water Conservancy District may inspect the proposed budget and file orregister any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.Randall W. FisherSecretary/Treasurer


PUBLIC NOTICES

Black Canyon Jet Cen-ter along with West Star Aviation out of Grand Junction will be part-nering with members of western Colorado’s avia-tion and veterans com-munities in Montrose, Delta and Grand Junc-tion to support the Colo-rado Aviation Business Association’s (CABA) second annual Holiday Charity Drive benefitting the state’s veterans.

The Colorado Aviation Business Association is collecting toys and non-perishable foods to aid veteran families through-out various communi-ties in the state includ-

ing Montrose, Delta and Grand Junction. Collec-tion efforts began in Octo-ber 2012 with donation boxes placed in various airport and business loca-tions statewide and will conclude at the CABA hol-iday party at Coors Field in Denver on Nov. 30. Ensuring timely delivery before the holiday sea-son, CABA has also part-nered with the Metropoli-tan State University of Denver’s (MSUD) Avia-tion Department Flight Team who has commit-ted volunteer pilots and aircraft. The pilots will fly the food and toy dona-tions to Montrose and

other locations including Trinidad and Alamosa in southern Colorado and finally Burlington on the eastern plains. The goal is to have the donated goods “under the tree” by Christmas time, which is not an easy task.

“Collectively, we were able to donate 1,500 pounds of food and toys to veterans last year,” said Scott Dulaney, co-chair for the 2012 event. “Our goal is to double that amount for 2012 and grow the operation to be even more effective for the vet-erans of Colorado. They are truly the inspiration for us all.”

Founded in 1994, the mission of the Colorado Aviation Business Associ-ation (CABA) is to foster and promote aviation and related business through-out Colorado; to collective-ly address and respond to issues impacting Colorado airports, including safety and operational effective-ness; to educate the gen-eral public about all avia-tion activities in the state, and to preserve the state’s airport related business-es as valuable economic assets to the community at large.

Black Canyon Jet Cen-ter will be hosting a drop location for the donation

flights. The aircraft arriv-al is scheduled at Mon-trose Regional Airport general aviation ramp on Dec. 2. Members of Colo-rado’s Veterans of Foreign Wars will greet the air-craft at each location and help distribute donations to veterans and their fam-ilies for the holiday sea-son. Representatives from the Western Slope will receive the goods, which will be sorted for desti-nations in the Montrose, Delta and Grand Junction areas.

Visitors are coming to the Western Slope of Colo-rado for business, pleasure and nonprofit purposes. Black Canyon Jet Center manages the fixed-base operations (FBO) for gen-

eral aviation at the Mon-trose Regional Airport, providing fuel, aircraft parking and world-class service to residents and visitors alike.

Holiday charity drive benefits veterans

BY JASON ALDERMANPractical Money

From now until New Year’s is probably when you have the least amount of time to spare on mundane financial bookkeeping tasks. But if you can dedicate a few minutes to review your benefits and tax paper-work, you might be able to shave hundreds — or even thousands — of dol-lars off your 2012 taxes.

Here are a few sugges-tions:

Retirement accounts. If you haven’t already maxed out on contribu-tions, ask your employer if you can make a catch-up contribution to your 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plan before year’s end. Most people can contribute up to $17,000 in 2012 (a $500 increase over 2011), plus an additional $5,500 if they’re over 50.

If you contribute on a pretax basis, your tax-able income is reduced, which in turn lowers your taxes. At a minimum, if your employer offers matching contributions (essentially, free money), be sure to contribute at least enough to take full advantage of the match.

Flex accounts. If you participate in employer-sponsored flexible spend-ing accounts (FSAs),

which let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare and dependent care expens-es, an important change is coming next year: Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, the maximum annual contribution for health-care FSAs will shrink to $2,500 from the $5,000 limit many employers currently offer; however, if your spouse has FSAs at work, you still may contribute up to $2,500 to each account. Depen-dent care account limits remain unchanged.

It’s vital to calculate and use any untapped 2012 account balances before your plan-year deadline (sometimes up to 75 days into the fol-lowing year); otherwise, you’ll forfeit the remain-ing balance. If you have a surplus, consider which 2013 expenses you could pay before December 31, 2012. And keep the new limit in mind when plan-ning your 2013 health-care FSA.

You can use your healthcare FSA for copayments, deductibles and medical devices such as glasses, contact lenses and braces, among other expenses; over-the-coun-ter medicines are only eligible with a doctor’s prescription (an excep-

tion is made for insulin).Charitable contri-

butions. If you plan to itemize deductions on your 2012 taxes, chari-table contributions made to IRS-approved organi-zations by Dec. 31, 2012, are generally tax-deduct-ible. If you’ve got extra cash now and want to lower your 2012 taxes even further, consider moving up donations you would have made in 2013.

Gifts. Unless Congress intervenes, the federal income tax exemption for estate distributions and lifetime gifts will drop from the 2012 limit ($5.12 million) to the pre-2011 level of $1 million (for married couples it drops from $10.24 million to $2 million); in addition, the tax rate on gifts or estate distributions above those limits will increase from 35 percent in 2012 to 55 percent in 2013.

One way to exceed the lifetime gift limit — and avoid having to file a Gift Tax Return — is by giv-ing separate, annual gifts of up to $13,000 per year, per person. (Married couples filing jointly can give $26,000 per recipi-ent.) Rules for gift and estate taxes are complex, so read IRS Publication 950 (at www.irs.gov) and

consult your financial advisor.

This isn’t an ideal time to take on any addi-tional tasks, but if some or all of these situations apply, you could consid-erably lower your tax bill — wouldn’t that be a great way to start the New Year?

Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Jason Alderman

Last-minute ways to trim taxes

Full closures of the westbound Twin Tunnel on Interstate 70 near Idaho Springs are sched-uled overnight this week to install rockfall fencing above the highway.

The Colorado Depart-ment of Transportation (CDOT) implemented clo-sures Monday and Tues-day. The closures contin-ue Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. to Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 a.m., and Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. to Fri-day, Nov. 30, 7 a.m. East-bound and westbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the eastbound bore.

Preparations for head-

to-head traffic begin at 6 p.m., with the single lane configuration in place by 7 p.m. When I-70 is reduced to a single lane, the speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph and vehicles wider than 11 feet will not be allowed through the area.

Weekly advisories will continue to be distrib-uted, detailing upcoming traffic impacts.

To receive project updates via e-mail, visit www.coloradodot.info and click on the cell-phone icon in the upper right-hand corner. The link takes you to a list of items you can subscribe to, including I-

70 West, Denver to Glen-wood Springs. Updates also are available via Twitter @coloradodot and on CDOT’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/coloradodot.

CDOT also has launched a new smart-phone application to pro-vide drivers with easier access to I-70 traveler information. It includes travel speeds and times, road conditions, inci-dents, road work and feeds from CDOT’s closed-circuit television cameras and alerts. Text CDOT to 25827 or download CDOT Mobile from your app store.

I-70 closures scheduled to install rockfall fencing

Secretary of State Scott Gessler has announced a fee holiday for all online business filings, effective Dec. 1. The fee holiday will bring all online busi-ness filing fees to $1.

“Launching new online services has helped our office become more effi-cient. At the same time, we have improved office operations to save cus-tomers time and money. We can now lower fees for a time, so businesses can use that money to grow and create jobs,” Gessler said.

The fee holiday applies to all online business fil-ings. It does not include late fees. Gessler will review the reduction on a monthly basis to ensure the office is able to meet

its budgetary obliga-tions.

Gessler noted his office can absorb the reductions while continuing to pro-vide top-notch services.

“This move further demonstrates Colorado is a low-fee state. But Colo-rado also has great cus-tomer service,” Gessler said.

The secretary of state’s office takes no state tax-payer dollars. Its opera-tions are funded primar-ily by filing fees from businesses and non-prof-its. The business filing fee holiday follows fee reductions for non-profits that took effect in Octo-ber and fee reduction for notaries public that took effect at the beginning of November.

State cuts online business filing fees

CMU’s annual holiday concert is Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., at the Robinson Theatre. Audiences will enjoy carols in the lobby with the university’s jazz combo, piano ensemble, woodwind trio and brass ensemble.

Performing in the Rob-

inson Theatre will be all of the music department choirs including women’s choir, which will perform “Gift of Love” which was recorded in four-part a cappella (close women’s harmonies) by Pat Boone’s daughters. Other choirs to perform are the cham-

ber choir, concert choir and the jazz choir, Vocal Chords. The CMU wind symphony and symphony orchestra will also per-form, with the symphony orchestra presenting a preview of the music from the upcoming theatre pro-duction of the “Pirates

of Penzance” along with Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival.” The concert will be fun for the whole family as the audi-ence is invited to join in singing holiday carols.

Tickets are available at the box office by calling 248-1604.

CMU holiday concert is Dec. 9

AARP needstax preparers

AARP/IRS volunteer tax preparers are needed for the Delta site. Vol-unteers offer services to low income and elderly clients during the upcom-ing tax season. Training, study books, classes and mentoring are provided.

For more information, call John Sanborn at 874-8586 or Jo Maxwell at 856-3007.

Delta County Independent TELEVISION LISTINGS Wednesday, November 28, 2012 D7

TV CHANNEL REFERENCEListings shown are west feeds

BD

BP

= Bresnan Cable Delta

= Bresnan Cable Paonia

DN

DT

= Dish Network

= Direct TV

CC

(N)

= Movies

= Closed Captioned

= New Episode

KWGN-CW Denver

KCNC-CBS Denver

KRMA- PBS Denver

KMGH-ABC Denver

KDVR-Fox Denver

KREY-CBS Montrose

KJCT-ABC Grand Jct.

KKCO-NBC Grand Jct.

KFQX-Fox Grand Jct.

A&E

BRAVO

CINE-Cinemax

DISCV-Discovery

DISN-Disney

ENC-Encore

ESPN

ESPN2

F/X

FOOD

FSRM-Fox Sports RM

HALL-Hallmark

HBO-Home Box Offi ce

HGTV-Home & Garden

HIST-History

LIFE-Lifetime

NICK-Nickelodeon

SPIKE

STARZ

TBS

TMC-Movie Channel

TNT

USA-USA Network

ACROSS

1. Buttery salad lettuce5. Xtreme sport term “Shred the ___”9. Superior of an abbey14. R____y: prayer beads15. Unaccom- panied & apart16. ___ and Diu, Indian

17. Norway’s capital18. Notice of someone’s death19. High above20. 2012 London Games23. Optic covering24. Mrs. Nixon25. Turkish title of respect26. Eyelid hair31. Degraded

35. Saudi peninsula36. Small fry37. Back talk38. Disposed to infl ict pain41. Put in advance43. Landed properties45. Zedong46. Shellac resin47. Awaken from sleep51. Naval signalling system56. Ancient Semitic gods57. Fleur-de-lys58. Stomach of an animal59. Separates seating areas60. 100 = 1

Samoan tala61. Fante edwo, yam62. Jubilant delights63. Extinct ratite birds64. Coarse fi le DOWN

1. Negative cheers2. One periodical3. Mild and pleasant4. Cheatgrass or downy5. Rejoiced6. Person of no infl uence7. Plant source for indigo8. Key in again9. Compatibility device10. Indonesian

jewelry island11. Big man on campus12. Stumble- bums13. Explosive21. Dresden River22. Mexican Indian27. Emit coherent radiation28. Arab overgarments29. VI or six30. Thou ____ sinned31. French abbot32. Prevents entry33. Be next to34. Stalk of a moss capsule39. Books of maps

40. Jump upward or forward41. Can’t move42. Covers a building44. Division into factions45. Boat area48. Lesion49. Bonitos genus50. Good gosh!51. Cruise52. State of comfort53. Young woman (French)54. 100-year- old- cookie55. Exchange56. Shopping receptacle

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Classic Computers238 Main St. in Delta - 874-9210 - http://www.clascomp.com

D8 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 TELEVISION LISTINGS Delta County Independent

Delta County Independent SERVICE DIRECTORY Wednesday, November 28, 2012 D9

THE FINEST SERVICES IN DELTA COUNTYTHE FINEST SERVICES IN DELTA COUNTY

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If you are looking for a dependable business to provide a service to you, look nofurther. The businesses below are some of the best in their fi eld and can provideyou with what you are looking for. Delta County’s fi nest Services advertise in theDelta County Independent Service Directory. Give them a call and let them know

you read about them in the Delta County Independent.

TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THIS DIRECTORY CALL ANNIE AT 874-4421TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THIS DIRECTORY CALL ANNIE AT 874-4421

If you are a reputable service provider and are looking for an economical wayto get your name out to more Delta County residents, we have the right tool

for you. The Delta County Independent Service Directory reaches nearly7,200 residences in Delta County. For as little as $7.00 weekly you can

reach each of those homes and increase your brand recognition.

SERVICEOF THE WEEK

APPLIANCEREPAIR AUTO REPAIR

EXCAVATING GUTTERS

SEAMLESS STEEL

GUTTERS

By Mesa Components(A division of Big John's Lumber)

835-3080 or

856-3185

DRYCLEANERS

Expert drapery cleaning

and hanging.——————————————————————

DELTA CLEANERS

264 MAIN874-4606

STORAGE

WELDING

TRASHSERVICE

Delta Self

StorageDelta's HometownStorage Company

• 2 Convenient Locations• Ask About OurMonthly Specials

874-4294

GRAND MESA MINI STORAGE

On-Site Manager

10 x 10 to 10 x 40Fenced • Lighting

Storage Parking with Electric

Easy AccessLocated on Hwy. 65 • Cedaredge, CO

(970) 856-7013

BUILDING MATERIALS

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

VACUUM SERVICETREE SERVICE

STORAGE

.

AFFORDABLE APPLIANCE, LLCServicing most major brands and most major appliances.

We also sell parts!Serving Delta County And

Surrounding Area339 Main St.

Delta

874-1062

Lumber Co., Inc.• Building Materials • Plumbing & Electrical

• Doors & Windows • Ace Paints • Lawn & Garden • Hardware & Tools • Material Estimates • Delivery

Open 7 Days A Week

856-3185200 SW 2nd Fax: 856-3188 Cedaredge

• Specializing in tall trees• Stump Removal

• Locally owned & operated• Fully insured

• Free estimates

872-418114129 3100 Rd. • Hotchkiss

Roberts Enterprises

Serving All Of Delta CountyResidential & Commercial

• Weekly Pickup• Dumpster & Roll-offs• 20-40 Yard Capacity

527-3602

Waste Disposal

480 Riley Lane Delta

Commercial & Residential Services

• Sales • Service • Parts • Bags • Belts• All Makes & Models

• Authorized Heat Surge Warranty Work• Miracle Mate Authorized Warranty Service1789 Roundup Rd., Delta • 874-6105

www.lbvac.com

Got Stuff?Get Storage!

C & N Storage 15004 G Rd. - Delta

874-09346 Sizes AvailableOwner Manager

On Site

Expert drapery cleaning

and hanging.———————————————————————

DELTA CLEANERS

264 MAIN874-4606

Laser Assisted

Custom Excavating

Complete Septic Systems •BasementsDitch Cleaning • Ponds • Drainage Lines

Water and Sewer LinesSite Prep and Concrete Prep • Rockwalls

Dirt & Rock Screener Service

Kirk Huff - (970) 261-6117Doug Huff - (970) 417-9911

WEDDING INVITATIONS

.

Custom Wedding Invitations,Napkins and Thank You Cards

DELTA COUNTY

INDEPENDENTCOMMERCIAL PRINTING DIVISION

401 Meeker St. 874-4421Delta, CO FAX: [email protected]

BRUSH & TREEMULCHING

Brush & Tree MulchingFuel Reduction For

Fire PreventionWildlife Habitat And More

Licensed & Insured

HUDSON EXCAVATION

Call Dan Hudson at(970) 234-8218 or (970) 874-9218

MOUNTAIN TRANSMISSIONOPEN IN DELTA

699 1675 Rd.(across from Safeway)Firm Reasonable Rates

Free Towing with Major RepairForeign & Domestic Repairs

Free Computer Scan & EstimatesNationwide Warranty

Se Habla Espanol

874-7824

D10 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 BACK PAGE Delta County Independent

BY TAMIE MECKStaff Writer

At first glance, Mianna Wick seems like an ordi-nary 16-year-old girl.

Her favorite subject (she has always been home-schooled) is algebra. She recently turned 16 and got her driver’s license. She prefers driving the family’s Pontiac Solstice, because it’s cooler than the van or the pickup. She likes to sing and dance, and enjoys hanging with friends and talk-ing about their interests. You know, chassis, top speeds, how cars are designed to jack.

Wick is one of a handful of female drivers breaking into the highly competitive sport of go-kart racing. Her room is quickly filling up with tro-phies and ribbons.

The daughter of Suzan-na and Mike Wick of Delta, Mianna discovered karting at age 12. Mike, a gradu-ate of Olathe High School, raced motocross “before it got really crazy and people started going upside down.” The family has always been active, said Mike, a former ski instructor. A few years ago they were living in Kan-sas, a fairly limited state compared to Colorado when it comes to outdoor activities. Driving was one of the sports they could enjoy on the flat Kansas landscape.

The family returned to Delta, and Mike installed a paved track on their one-acre home site. It was actually built for their older daugh-ter, who also had an interest in the sport, “But when she

would quit, Mianna would just drive until she ran out of gas,” said Mike.

Wanting to keep her inter-est piqued, Mike took Mian-na to race at Grand Junc-tion Motorspeedway, and she loved it. She was eventually invited to join club racing, and was offered a kart and other incentives and has picked up sponsorships.

Her first race kart was a touch and go, or Tag car, with a restricted engine that tops out at 80 mph. Wick soon graduated to a “shifter kart,” which can do 120. “You can’t get to 120 mph on these tracks because you have to gear for corners,” said Wick. But she’s tried.

The key to a good race is to pass as many cars as possible and stay out of trou-ble, said Wick. She’s been in minor crashes and has had one concussion. Last year, a driver overturned and his car fell on top of her. “You try not to but you just get yourself into trouble every once in a while,” said Wick. “Going that fast and racing that close, you’re just always in incidents.” A GoPro cam-era mounted to the hood catches the action, including crashes.

Occasionally the karts are overturned, said Mike, “which is the worst because they don’t have a roll bar. That’s a nasty crash.”

Suzanna admits it can be hard on the nerves, but if Mianna can get a good start and make it past turn one, she’s usually fine for the rest

of the race.Her sport leaves little time

for other hobbies. Wick prac-tices several days a week, and can be on the road for days at a time during racing season. All her hard work is pay-ing off. In August, Wick won the S5 division of the Rocky Mountain Pro Kart Chal-lenge, the final stage of which was held late last summer at Grand Junction Motorspeed-way. The win guaranteed her a starting position at SKUSA SuperNationals XVI, dubbed “the pinnacle karting event of the year,” and held Nov. 11-18, at Las Vegas.

Two other girls competed in her division, but that’s an unusually high number, said Mike. While women like Danica Patrick and Janet Guthrie pave the way for female drivers, it’s still pri-marily a men’s sport. She is very petite, and even in all of her safety gear, her kart needs extra weight to meet the minimum requirement of 340 pounds.

“I’m definitely one of the few,” said Wick. There are only a couple of serious female racers in the state, including her friend, 18-year-old Sabre Cook of Grand Junction. A Division S2 senior racer, she made history when she claimed the first female title at this year’s SuperNation-als.

Racing season ended with SuperNationals. The 2013 pro tour begins in April with SpringNationals. Next sea-son, Wick plans to graduate from the junior S5 to the

S2 senior class. But she’ll have to work at it. While rac-ing may not seem physically demanding, “It’s a very disci-plined sport,” said Wick. “You definitely have to be physi-cally on top of your game.” The best way to stay in shape is to drive, so she often drives until she’s worn out. She also lifts weights, and, reluctantly, runs. This winter she plans to play racquetball.

Wick understands that there’s more to the sport than driving. “It’s very crucial that I start learning the mechan-ics of it,” said Wick. That knowledge will help her be a better driver and give valu-able driver feedback to her crew. They can use that infor-mation to finely tune her kart to her specifications, which can lead to faster times and better results.

But it’s an expensive sport. The chassis alone can cost about $5,000, said Mike, who works in agriculture. The Wicks live in a small house and live a modest lifestyle. Mianna races with Team CRG-USA, her main spon-sor. CRG and other sponsors provide her kart, mechanics and other benefits. “There’s no way normal people like us can do it without sponsor-ships,” said Mike.

To get sponsors, drivers must also prove their mar-ketability, said Mike. “Danica Patrick isn’t the best driver, but she’s marketable. It’s how the driver represents the sponsors and label on their car, how they do interviews,” that attract sponsors. Mian-

na said she watches the big races not only for the driving, but to see how the racers act, how they carry themselves, what they say and how they interview.

If finances and sponsor-ships work out, Mianna would move to open-wheel car racing. Once she turns 18, she can graduate to a small car, much like an Indy car which can do 240 down the straightaway. A small car has top speeds of 150-160 mph. She hopes to stay with open-wheel, Formula 1 and Indy style racing that is pop-ular in Europe, as opposed to closed-wheel racing, such as NASCAR. But there are several routes to consider, including coaching. Moving up would also require more travel, since the closest plac-es to train are in Arizona and California.

“You kind of have to be the best of the best to get the money, though,” said Wick. It’s one the most dif-ficult sports to break into, since drivers from around the world compete for a coveted and very limited starting position.

“She has the talent,” said Mike, “she just has to wow a sponsor.”

Mike and Suzanna know that racing is a high-risk sport, “but there’s risk in everything you do,” said Mike. “You know, as a parent that’s a hard choice. This is what she’s good at, what she likes to do, and there’s more risk in not letting them do what they’re good at.”

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Photos submittedStanding on her family’s race track and posing with her Tag kart, Mianna Wick of Delta holds her trophy for winning the S5 Junior Stock Moto division of the 2012 Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge go-kart race in September. Wick recently returned from the SKUSA SuperNa-tionals XVI, at Las Vegas. Wick is among a handful of serious female kart drivers in the state working to break into the high-speed sport of professional racing.

Photo courtesy Mike WickKart racer Mianna Wick races in her “shifter kart” during SKUSA summer nationals at Salt Lake City.