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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 Vol. 129, No. 199 The Voice of Salida and the Upper Arkansas Valley 50 cents

Nordby sentenced to
eight years in prison
by Jennifer Denevan
Mail Staff Writer
Devon Nordby, 18, was sentenced to eight
years in prison and five years of mandatory
parole Thursday when he appeared in 11th
Judicial District Court in Salida.
District Court Judge Charles Barton accept-
ed a plea bargain to vehicular homicide while
under the influence, a class three felony and
agreed to drop all other charges.
In addition, Barton ordered restitution to
other victims of the wreck, including the Ste-
venson family, must be submitted within 90
days.
Nordby was charged with the Oct. 10 death
of Brittanie Stevenson, 19 of Salida, one of four
passengers in the vehicle he was driving.
Other passengers were Russell Leach, 22 and
Kenneth Mitchel and Andrew Panter, both 18.
Nordby was driving at high speed along the
power line road on Methodist Mountain when
the Bronco went airborne 44 feet, rolled one
and a half times ejecting and pinning Steven-
son under the vehicle.
Nordby was on probation for drug parapher-
nalia possession when he was arrested in con-
nection with the death.
After sentencing, Nordby was transported to
Denver where he will await assignment to a
detention location by the Colorado Department
of Corrections, district attorney Thom LeDoux
said.
Barton said he would endorse recommend-
ing Nordby for a boot camp program that may
mean a reduced sentence for successful comple-
tion.
Nordby’s lawyer, Mike Gillick, said there
aren’t any guarantees his client will partici-
pate, there may not be space or perhaps admin-
istrators won’t feel he’s qualified.
If he does participate, there aren’t any guar-
antees he will get a reduced sentence, Gillick
added. He said although Nordby didn’t mean to Photo by Kevin Hoffman
get anyone hurt or killed, it was accident.
Barton reiterated Nordby’s probation didn’t
allow him to drink, but he did anyway. Barton Venetian plaster
said he felt sentencing was appropriate given Terri Dunn of Straw Bale Cottage applies Venetian plaster
the crime and situation. during a renovation project Wednesday on First Street
Before proceedings began members the Nor- with a work crew. A traditional building material, Venetian
dby and Stevenson families filed into the court- plaster is a mixture of lime and crushed marble creat-
room in tears. ing pleasing texture and sparkle, project overseer Wade
Kim Stevenson, Brittanie’s mother, addressed Veazey said.
Please see NORDBY, back page

County
releases
meeting
agenda
by Paul J. Goetz
Mail News Editor

Chaffee County Commis-

sioners will conduct a special
meeting regarding the Nestlé
Waters North America appli-
cations for 1041 and special
land use permits at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in the Steam
Plant ballroom.
Officials listed the follow-
ing agenda dates and times.
• 1 p.m., introductory
remarks.
• 1:10 p.m., staff report,
submittal of evidence and Courtesy photo by Cheryl Frank
board questions.
• 2:30 p.m., applicant tes-
timony, submittal of evidence
Sandhill cranes return to San Luis Valley
and board questions. Poncha Springs resident Cheryl Frank and her husband, Jim, ventured south of Monte Vista Wednesday to see the annual
• 5:30 p.m., break. sandhill crane migration. Frank, a hobby photographer, said she’s been to the area three previous times but this trip was
• 6:30 p.m., public com- the best photographic opportunity. “We’ve gone before and discovered sunset is an amazing time.” The annual Monte
Please see SPECIAL, back page
Vista Crane Festival continues through Sunday. Information is at www.cranefest.com.
PAGE 24 — THE MOUNTAIN MAIL — SALIDA, COLORADO — FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009
Music scholarships available
Music students who will
graduate from high school
and students already studying
music in college may apply for
scholarships offered by Salida
Concerts Inc.
Two $1,000 Encore scholar-
ships are again available.
Applications for scholarships
are available in offices of high
school counselors in Chaffee
County and the application
is available for downloading
at SalidaAspenConcerts.org.
Applications will be accepted
through the May 1 deadline 1.
Students must fill out an
application and write about
their musical activities and
interests in a one-page essay
and submit two references
– one of which may be their
music teacher.
Proof of graduation from
high school or home school
in Chaffee County, or enroll-
ment in an institution of higher
learning, is required.
Salida Concerts Inc. started
its scholarship program 10
years ago to encourage talented
Nordby asks court for forgiveness
Continued from FRONT page
the court before sentencing.
“This is another sad day for all of us,” she
said, looking toward the Nordby and Stevenson
families.
She said she wants the Nordby family to
think positive things and that he will eventu-
Special Nestlé meeting set for Wednesday
Continued from FRONT page
ment and submittal of evi-
dence followed by applicant
response and final board
questions and deliberation.
Written public comment
should be sent before the
March 18 meeting.
Don Reimer, county engi-
neer and planning director,
said county commission-
ers may or may not make a
decision, depending on their
comfort level with presenta-
tions.
Responsibility of county
planning commission mem-
bers to the county commis-
sioners regarding the spe-
cial land use permit is as
an advisory board. Plan-
ners earlier recommended
approval of the special land
use permit.
Commissioners have 60
days after completion of
the Wednesday hearing to
approve or deny the 1041
application. Approval of the
special land use permit is
dependant upon approval of
the 1041 permit.
Reimer said planners’
responsibility to the 1041
plan is as a referral agency.
Their job will be to advise
commissioners regarding
any aspects of the plan.
Planners won’t advise
county commissioners
regarding direction of their
vote on the 1041 applica-
students to seek music careers. and continue weekly through
Building
Remodeling
Scholarships are paid by the first week in August with Maintenance
total charitable contributions five concerts in Held Audito-
rium at Salida High School and Professional
and advertising money raised Quality
one concert July 18 at Valley Kris, Bob,
annually to produce the Salida Craftsmanship
Fellowship Church in Buena & Kevin
Aspen Concert series in Salida Vista. We show up
Mailander
and Buena Vista. Since its inception in 1978 when you call.
Officials with Salida Concerts Salida Aspen Concerts series Big & Small -
Inc. announced the organiza- has partnered with Aspen We Do It All.
719-395-2029 719-539-8094
tion will continue its policy of Music Festival and School
admitting students free to con- where internationally acclaimed •
certs. The average number of artists teach and perform with
rising stars in their field.
free tickets issued to students
More information is available
has been about 10 per concert from Salida Concerts Inc., P.O. Living Waters Church Presents
during the past several years. Box 13, Salida, CO 81201, or by America’s No. 1 Inspirational Film
The 33rd Salida Aspen Con- calling Jean Hanfelt in Salida,
certs season will start June 27 539-6467.
Bill McKay Band performs tonight
The “Bill McKay Band,” of Denver will perform rock,
Americana and blues at 9 p.m. today and Saturday in Vic-
toria Tavern.
There will be a $3 cover charge each night.
McKay is entering his third decade in the music indus-
try. He has performed with “Little Feat,” Gregg Allman,
“Sting Cheese Incident” and “Widespread Panic.” He is also
known for his time with the band, “Leftover Salmon.”
His influences include Jimmy Smith, Bobby Bland and KIRK CAMERON & ERIN BETHEA
Aretha Franklin. He formed the “Bill McKay Band” two “Never Leave Your Partner Behind”
From the creators of FACING THE GIANTS
years ago.
MARCH 29 • 7 PM
On an 18ft. screen!
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Free Childcare: Ages 0-11
one, because no one really wins. 5300 East US Hwy 50 • 539-6826
Nordby told the court he’s accepted what he The Church with the Big Cross
did and will see it through to the end.
Tearfully, he said, “I beg forgiveness. I’m very Enjoy a Night at the Movies with snacks,
sorry.” popcorn & childcare free of charge!
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Calendar vice, 349 E St., and invites children

Past tense
Today:
9-11 a.m. — Colorado Legal to participate in weekly Sunday 100 years ago 50 years ago
Services staff member available school. Class for ages 10 and under The Salida Record, March 12, 1909: The Salida Record, March 11, 1959: A civic
for case intake interviews at the is a religious education program Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. the project last fall by members of Beta Sigma
Chaffee County Department of called “Godly Play” using the Mon- ladies of the Ascension guild gave a tea at Phi was completed with the lighting of the
Social Services Conference Room, tessori teaching method. A separate the rectory. A severe storm was raging at the “S” on Mt. Tenderfoot Thursday evening.
641 West Third St. For more infor- class is held for children over 10. time appointed but in spite of the inclement Difficulty in obtaining weatherproof lights
mation call 539-4251. Call the church office at 539-4462 condition of the elements a goodly number
caused a two-month delay, according to Mrs.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Planned for information were present to enjoy the delicious tea pro-
Parenthood clinic at 233 E. Second 9:30 a.m. – Salida Community vided by the hostess, Mrs. Burck. In fact, Albert Armstrong and Mrs. Jack Stout, who
St. Call 539-7291 for information or Christian Church, Poncha Springs such a hour was enjoyed at the tables, where were in charge of arrangements. Seven lights
appointment. Grange Hall on CR 120, meets for pleasant conversation, intellectual and social, were placed on Tenderfoot Mt. by the electri-
10-11 a.m. – Story hour at Salida fellowship, followed by Sunday was spent over delicious salads and amber cian Lew Osborne in such a manner that the
Regional Library for children 3 school for adults and children at 10 coffee, that guests fain would have lingered lights shine over the entire letter “S”. With
years old through kindergarten. a.m. Worship service is held at 11 even longer to enjoy it. the use of a time clock, the lights will flash
Call Becky at 539-4826 for informa- a.m. All are welcome. Pastor, Sha-
ron Adcock. on shortly after dusk in the evening.
tion.
10:30 a.m. – Worship is held for
75 years ago
11:45 a.m. – Congregate meals
at Salida Senior Citizens Center, all ages at the Salida United Meth-
The Salida Mail, March 9, 1934: William 25 years ago
Mitchell, a Denver young man of good family, The Mountain Mail, March 9, 1984: The
305 F St. All seniors welcome. Call odist Church, Fourth and D streets.
was arrested in Utah several months ago on
539-3351 before 9:30 a.m. for res- Sunday school is held at 9:30 a.m.
a charge of stealing an automobile in Buena Salida Hospital Laboratory has been granted
ervations. The public is welcome. accreditation by the College of American
Vista, and he was convicted in the district
N o o n – N o n - V i o l e n t 10:45 a.m. – Upper Room Church
court in Salida. Pathologists.
Communication study group meets of God worship and the word, 1140
The court was flooded with letters from Explaining the significance of that accom-
at The Book Haven, 128 F. Street, I St. Second service at 6 p.m. Call
friends of the young man and his family urg- plishment, Dr. Grant Miller, pathologist,
Salida. For information, 221-0763. 539-3388 or 539-0207 for informa-
ing the court not to send him to prison but to
Noon –Full Circle for Community tion.
put him on probation. Among the letters was said Salida Hospital was, for all practical
Restorative Justice bi-monthly com- 1:30 p.m. – Religious Society of purposes, the only rural hospital in the state
one from Chief of Police Clark, Denver, who
passionate listening study groups Friends meets at the Buena Vista
said he was sure the boy had merely pulled of Colorado with CAP accreditation.
at Starpoint, 203 E St. Call Dianne Chamber of Commerce. For more
a prank and that he undoubtedly would go The CAP inspection, in Miller’s opinion,
at 221-0763 for information. information contact Connie at 719-
straight if given a chance. was superior because of the nature of the
Noon – Heart of Rockies 836-0594.
District Attorney Rush got word from the
Disability Coalition in Shavano 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anony- inspecting team. The JCAH inspectors send
chief probation officer of the state that the
Manor community room. Small mous and Alateen of Salida meets a technologist who only inspects while the
young man is held in Denver on an automo-
lunch provided. Call Sarah for at First Christian Church, 302 E. CAP team send one or more working patholo-
bile theft charge and that this is the twelfth
information at 539-3539. Fourth St. Call 539-2421 or 539-
car he is suspected of stealing since he was gists.
Noon-1 p.m. – Alcoholics 4411 for more information. Visit
www.al-anon.alateen.org.
put on probation.
Anonymous in the downstairs com-
munity room at Bongo’s Salida
Café, 300 W. Sackett Ave. For more
information call Rick at 221-0698.
GARFIELD ® by Jim Davis
3:30-7 p.m. – Boys and Girls Club
of Chaffee County for elementary
and middle school age children. For
information call 539-9500.
5-7 p.m. – Friday night dinner
at the Elks Lodge for members and
guests. Call the Lodge at 539-6976
for details.
6 p.m. – Al Anon at First
Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha
Blvd., Salida. For information, call
539-4411. BLONDIE ® by Dean Young and Stan Drake
7 p.m. – Bingo at American
“ To live outside the law,
Legion, Arkansas and Railroad
streets, Buena Vista. Playing pro-
one must be honest. “ -B. Dylan
gressive bingo. Everyone welcome.
March 14:
9 a.m. — AA and Al-Anon at Shelter from the storm
the Buena Vista Congregational 225 F St., Downtown Salida • 539-1512
Church of Christ, 217 Crossman
Ave. For information, call Jeanne
at 395-9288.
9 a.m-12 p.m. – Free income tax
preparation, including efiling, Sal-
ida Library. By appointment only, BEETLE BAILEY ® by Mort Walker
call 539-3471.
11 a.m. – Seventh-Day Adventist
Church Sabbath worship service.
Park Ave. at B St. For information,
call 530-9020.
3-9:30 p.m. – Monarch Mavericks
Square Dance at Longfellow
Elementary School located at 8th
and I Street in Salida. For informa-
tion, call 395-8414 or 539-8685.
7:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous
at the Upper Room Church of God,
12th and I streets. Call 539-3042 or
TIGER ® by Bud Blake
221-5847 for information.
March 15:
7:30 a.m. – Episcopal Church of
the Ascension holds Rite I service,
349 E St. Call 539-4462 for infor-
mation.
8 a.m. – First Presbyterian
Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. worship
services. Two more services are held
at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery
care and children’s programming
are available at all services.
9 a.m. – Cross Roads Baptist
Church meets near northeast cor- Barney Google and Snuffy Smith ® by Fred Lasswell
ner of U.S. 285 and U.S. 50.
9:30 a.m. – Temple Baptist
Church, 509 F St., meets for Bible
study. Worship is at 10:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – First Christian
Church, Disciples of Christ Bible
study, 302 E. Fourth St.. Church
service at 11 a.m. Call 539-2388 for
information.
9:30 a.m. – Episcopal Church
of the Ascension holds Rite II ser-
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*Minutes to downtown Salida
*Two sites border BLM land *Starting at
$82,000 with easy owner carry terms.
719-539-2260.
40 ACRES WITH
CREEK AND CHARACTER
Just 5 miles from Salida and BLM land
on 3 sides! Improved deeded easement
road right to the property. Allows for
many building sites. Build by the creek,
or build on the ridge for the big views of
the Sangre De Cristo mountains.
$249,000. 719-539-2260.
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between Jan. and April each year.
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weeks. 1 week $750, 2 weeks $1,000.
Unit sleeps up to six. Minutes from Bea-
ver Creek & Vail ski areas. 719-539-
2260.
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FSBO riverfront property in Howard. 2
bedroom brick home on 10 acres. Do-
mestic well. Very accessible.
719-942-3473
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Clean 1998 Mobile Home
3-Bedroom, 2-bath
1276 square-foot plus 50’x100’ lot
Carport, storage shed. 912 Maple
Drive, Salida. $123,000 or best offer.
Seller will pay closing costs.
719-539-4590
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1994 Manufactured Home on .23 acre
in Poncha Springs. 1809 sq. ft., 3 bed-
room, 2 bath, New windows, floors, roof.
On demand Hot water. Remodeled
kitchen, $189,900. 719-539-3615
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1.21 Acres, 1979 3 bedroom, 2 bath,
1250 sq. ft. mobile home. Well, septic,
trees, view, fence, 3 miles outside NW
Buena Vista, Co. $108,000.
If you buy mobile home only, you move
it. $8,500.
Call 719-539-3607 or 719-539-0779,
leave message.
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NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!
#2193 - This condo sports an exquisite
interior. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, patio
and garage. $285,000.
#2161- Cafe in historic district. Banquet
room, full bar, brick building with
apartment on 2nd level. $825,000.
Kathleen Nelson
United Country Premier Brokers
719-539-2512
kathleennelson@bresnan.net
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FSBO Home in Howard. 2 bedroom on
4.8 acres. Howard Creek runs through
property. Very accessible, domestic
well. Horses and garden?
719-942-3473
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FSBO 3 plus bedroom home in Howard
2 1/2 bath on 8.4 acres. New kitchen,
dining room, living room, domestic well.
.25cf #1 irrigation rights. outbuildings
and arena. call 719-942-3473
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40 acres for sale! Great location, agri-
culturally zoned, great horse property,
$38,000 motivated seller.
719-395-8798
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Custom Home on 64 Acres
Historic ranch with barn. Beautiful
full, round logs. Very spacious. 3-
bedroom, 2-bath remodel with hicko-
ry wood floors, carpet, tile, all new
appliances in kitchen. Huge mountain
views. Zoned agricultural. $725,000.
719-221-2233, Monarch Brokers.
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BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!
Approx. 2500 sq. ft. Manufactured Top
Quality Home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,
Custom Oversized Garage on 5 acres.
Located at 10188 County Road 190
West. Asking $299,000 Call for appt.
719-221-1186 or 719-221-4317
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This Property Has It All!
3700 sq ft plus 3 car garage.
Perfect for large families with
5 bed, 3 bath & 2 kitchens.
Need to care for elder relatives?
This property provides them with
their own living space.
Want horses? The 15.4 acres with
water is just what you need.
Interested in extra income?
This property can be rented long
or short term.
Also eligible for subdivision
Priced to sell at $529,000.00
MUST SEE
Call 719-395-3359
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Like New Home/Investment
Ready for home use and vacation rent-
al. Two unit cabin located in prime va-
cation area. $315,000
Fourplex Rental Units
Downtown Salida
Use commercial unit for your business
and residential units to supplement your
business income. Great investment,
$495,000
Remote Custom Home
High quality & spacious, 3BR/3BA
home, large decks. Southern exposure
and amazing mountain views! On 3.7
acres with adjoining 2.7 acre lot also
available. Mountain setting, lots of wild-
life. Only $329,000.
Call Ken Wagley
Associate Broker
719-221-1813 (cell)
Heart of the Rockies
Real Estate, LLC
www.heartoftherockiesre.com
Office: 719-539-3340
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FSBO
932 F Street
Wonderful family home,
2-3 blocks from schools.
Call 719-207-1036 for appointment.
$389,000.
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Just Completed
COMFORTABLE HOME
built by people known for their quality of
work!
3-Bedroom, 2-1/2 Bath
1640/Square-Feet
Solid-wood Doors
Hickory Cabinets. Oak Flooring
Mountain Views
157 Starbuck Cir, Salida
$319,000
719-539-7262
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Our office is BUSY
BUSY!! List with Bob next time!
35 Acres near
Villa Grove
OLD!
S Cont
Bob Karls 395-5506 - Cell
THE MOUNTAIN MAIL — SALIDA, COLORADO — FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 — PAGE 21
COLORADO VISTAS
Selling homes, not houses!
Prime Downtown
Commercial Building
Excellent location, close to all down-
town activities, senior center, shopping,
parks. Many possibilities:
restaurant, art studio, crafts, recreation.
Currently generating $1700 month rent
from 2 businesses. Ample parking, lo-
cated at main intersection for great ex-
posure and walk in traffic. Approxi-
mately 1400 square foot building and
6900 square foot lot.
Owners may consider 1031 exchange.
Call for details.
Andrew Vigil
719-539-3669
719-530-1323
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COMMERCIAL REAL
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ESTATE FOR SALE
1+ Acre, existing business on Hwy. 24/
285 in Johnson Village, business and
property for sale.
2+ Acre vacant land river front property
zoned commercial. County road access
and Hwy. 24/285 access in Johnson Vil-
lage. For Sale or Lease.
Existing business on Hwy. 24/285 in
Johnson Village. For sale business only
with 3-year lease on building and op-
tional renewal.
Call 719-221-1355.
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Commercial Building
on Hwy 24. Prime Location
1/2 of a duplex in downtown Buena
Vista. Meticulously clean and well kept,
in great condition. Very attractive.
1076 sq. ft. Priced to sell
$209,000
Chris Roberts, Monarch Brokers
719-221-2233
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Liquor Store
or
Partnership.
Leadville Colorado
Great Price
Call
970-376-1842
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AWESOME OPPORTUNITY
INVESTMENT INCOME PROPERTY
Immediate equity
12800 CR 314, Johnson Village
Property est $250-$260k
Asking $235k
Rental income, 20k+ annually
719-395-9179, ask for Ed
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Commercial/Office
Strip Mall
In Salida, fronting Highway 50
Near Wal-Mart Superstore
Financing Available
$895,000
Creed Williams
CCP, Inc.
719-221-1401
cw@cwccp.com
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VACANT LAND
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FOR SALE
HUGE 10 day sale- Little River Ranch!
Spectacular home-sites with River &
N.F. access, trails, open space, ALL
utilities. 30% off March 20-29. By ap-
pointment, Call Bryan 719-660-4240,
Land Properties.
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3-Acre treed lots, mountain views and
close to town. Starting at $77,000. Call
Paul 719-539-1675.
CrabtreeLC@aol.com
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19 Shillelagh Pl., Howard
r
Unde ct
ra
259,000
VACANT LAND
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FOR SALE
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Methodist Mountain
Premium building site with mountain &
valley views! Excellent producing well
w/pump already installed. Heavily treed
3.8 acres with underground phone &
electric. Easy access to hiking, cycling
and going to Salida. $189,000.
Sunshine Acres
Premium lots halfway between Salida &
Monarch Mountain. Homesites near all
recreational activities. Affordably priced
from $79,000.
Call Ken Wagley
Associate Broker
719-221-1813 (cell)
Heart of the Rockies
Real Estate, LLC
www.heartoftherockiesre.com
Office: 719-539-3340
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REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
3/bedroom, 3/bath, large yard, loft,
$1600/month. Available immediately.
Contact Terri. 719-239-0521
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Howard 3/bedroom, 2/bath, washer/dry-
er, 2 fenced in acres, garage, across
from Western Fremont Park. $800/
month, pets negotiable. Available
April 1. 719-942-3899
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Buena Vista, Colorado
3-Bedroom, 1-Bath
House in town.
Fenced yard, large storage shed. No
smoking, pets on approval. Water/sew-
er paid. $765/month + deposit. 719-
539-6548 or 719-207-1505.
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House for rent: 2 bedroom with fenced
backyard. Walkable to elementary
school & downtown. $725/month. Call
Scott 719-839-1614
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Salida Farm House
3/bedroom, 1/bath, office, living room,
dining room, kitchen, front porch, wash-
er/dryer included, 3-car brick garage,
large chicken coop, several out build-
ings. Available April 1st. $1,000/month.
719-530-0264
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Log Cabin in Buena Vista
1/3-Acre, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 935-
square foot. Attached garage, fireplace,
remodeled kitchen, newly painted exte-
rior, immaculate. Walk to downtown and
river. $750/month. No smokers/pets.
719-395-6346
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Victorian Cottage in great Salida loca-
tion. 1/bedroom, 1/bath, $650/month,
$650/deposit. Water and trash included.
No smoking or pets. 719-221-1853
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2 bedroom, 2 bath house with fenced
yard, close to town and school. $800/
mo. Deposit plus utilities.
1 bedroom, 1 bath house, $400/mo. De-
posit plus utilities. Call 719-395-6878
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Custom large 2 bedroom, 2 bath home,
open floor plan, furnished/unfurnished,
3 car garage, 35 acres of ATV playland,
in Howard, Co-15 minutes from Salida.
Pets negotiable, 6 mo lease or longer,
$1200/mo. Call Heidi 719-207-3009
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Poncha Springs Duplex- Bright 2-bed-
room, 1-bath. Washer & dryer included.
$590/month, $590/deposit. No smoking
or pets. Call 845-826-3136 or 719-207-
4192
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2-Bedroom apartment on the mesa.
Unfurnished. Water, sewer, and trash
included. Laundry hookups, fenced
yard, storage locker, off street parking.
Lease, no pets, no smokers. $595/
month. 719-530-0602
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Modular Home on
12 Acres, Nathrop
r
Undreact
Cont
115 F St., Salida
REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
1450 SqFt House
In the heart of downtown Salida
3-Bedroom, 2-bath, bright open
livingroom plus familyroom w/gas
fireplace. Fenced yard, all
appliances plus W/D. $1000/mo.
719-539-7976 or 303-601-5957.
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Two apartments for rent: 2 bedroom,
part. furn, downtown Salida, $650/
month. Available immediately.
Larger 2/bedroom apartment. Unfur-
nished. $850/month Available immedi-
ately.
Studio apartment, fully furnished.
$550/month.
Call Terri: 719-239-0521
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PONCHA CREEK FRONTAGE
1,650sf house on 3 acres newly
remodeled 2BR, 2BA, fireplace, 2-car
garage.
$950/month
719-221-2203 or 719-221-2895
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2/bedroom, 2.5/bath home. Huge den/
3rd bedroom, double attached garage,
low utilities. Coaldale. Fabulous views,
38 acres, no smoking, pets negotiable.
$1100/mo. 719-276-2125
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Apartment on the Mesa. 330 Crestone,
newly remodeled. 2 bedrooms, tile
kitchen, classy. $695. First month re-
duced. 719-207-0760
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Available Rentals
2-bedrooms, 1-bath, 1-car garage
3-bedroom, 2-bath,
2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1-car garage
Commercial/Office space
Call for availability
Horse Property 3-bedroom, 2-bath
HANNAFORD PROPERTIES LLC
719-395-4428
719-221-7663
fourteenerproperties.com
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Bright, spacious, very clean Condo,
2/bedroom, 2/bath, 2 car garage, fully
furnished, pets upon approval, 1 year
lease or longer, non-smoker. $900
monthly. Heidi 719-207-3009
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Available April 5: Brand new con-
struction, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house
with 2 car garage. Great location, 934
G Street. Lease/references/deposit
all required. $950. 719-207-5270
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NEW LISTING: Available 3/15 or 4/1. 2-
Bedroom/1-bath in newly renovated
Condo 1-block from park/library. Hard-
wood-floors, tall-ceilings, new-paint, de-
tached-garage. $750/month+deposit.
Water/trash-paid, lease term and pets
negotiable. NS. 719-539-1923
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Completely remodeled, 2/bedroom
ground-floor apartments. Gorgeous
river views.
1/bedroom, very nice, roomy mobile
home, washer/dryer.
2/bedroom apartment, great condi-
tion, washer/dryer.
$500-$550/rent. $600-$650/deposit.
No outside dogs. References re-
quired.
719-539-4912
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Beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bath condo, 2
car garage, 3 minutes to Salida, Pets
upon approval, new build, 6 month or 1
year lease. $1200/mo. Call Heidi
719-207-3009.
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Howard. Large 1/bedroom apartment,
utilities paid with fireplace. Small dog
ok. $650/month. 719-221-0312
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Large 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment.
36ft long living room, kitchen, carport.
Non smoking, 1 pet OK. $700/month
plus utilities plus $700 security deposit.
SPECIAL: 1/2 price for 1st month. ($350
rent). Call 303-386-4123 or
303-988-8976.
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2 bedroom Victorian, 2-bath house, ap-
pliances, W/D hookups, hardwood
floors, 1200 sq. ft., storage shed,
fenced yard, patio, near downtown, no
smokers, pets upon approval, water in-
cluded. $775/mo. Call 719-539-3802
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4/bedroom, 2/bath near Maysville. Heat,
lights, water, sewer, and trash included
at $1000/month. 719-539-4051
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House in Buena Vista
3-Bedrooms on 1 Acre.
2-Bathrooms with washer & dryer. No
pets, no smoking. $1000/Month, $1000/
deposit. Available April 1st.
719-539-6296
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5. WANTED
Vintage Clothing
I buy old mining clothing for film/design.
Commonly found in the attic, basement
and walls of old homes. Any condition. 1
item or a truck load! Cash paid. Call
970-382-0692
14. SERVICES OFFERED
BRC Builders
Quality Craftsmanship
Residential Remodeling Renovation
Flooring and painting,
Framing, Finish work,
Decks, Shade structures.
719-221-3985
______________________________
Need a PERSONAL ASSISTANT??
Home office or will come to you.
Excellent references. No job too small.
Email: your_assistant@hughes.net
or call 719-293-4508
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Crestone Tile
Providing custom installations of
ceramic, stone, and glass. Specializing
in Watertight and mold free showers,
Premium stone setting and
radiant heat floors.
Insured, warranties.
719-650-1035
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D.M.C. MASONRY
Qualified, Insured Professional Mason
15 years experience in:
BRICK
BLOCK
STONE
CULTURED STONE
CHIMNEY REPAIR
Serving Salida & surrounding areas.
Call for your FREE Estimate
719-530-1440
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Drake Seamless Gutters
Family owned and Operated
Gutters*Roofs*Soffit*Fascia
Competitive pricing*Free estimates
Charles & Melissa Drake,
719-207-4018
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*+*+*+*+*
Licensed Child Care
Providers In
Salida & Poncha Springs
- adoptable animals at
14. SERVICES OFFERED Legal Notices
Done Right the 1st Time! PUBLIC NOTICE
All aspects of home upkeep DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO.
and remodeling 2, COLORADO
TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Tile Installation & Repair Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are here-
36 Years Experience
by notified that the following case is a portion
* References* of the resume of applications and amend-
Victorian Designs ments filed during the month of February
2009, in Water Division No. 2. The Water
Marion Heberer
720-224-3218
Judge ordered this case be published in The
Mountain Mail in Chaffee County, Colorado.
NO JOB TOO SMALL The name(s) and address(es) of applicant(s),
description of water rights or conditional
water rights and description of ruling sought
18. FARM AND RANCH as reflected by said application, or amend-
ment, is as follows.
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HAY CASE NO. 09CW20 - TRI LAZY W RANCH
Barn-stored. (“Applicant or Tri Lazy W”), c/o Jay R.
$5 per bale. Wilson, President, 11100 County Road 270,
Nathrop, CO 81236 (Gilbert Y. Marchand,
719-207-0763 Jr., Gilbert Y. Marchand, Jr., P.C., Attorney for
______________________________ Applicant, 2737 Mapleton Avenue, Suite 202,
JD 2640, 75 HP, diesel, loader, new en- Boulder, CO 80304; (303) 444-4256)
Application for Approval of Place of Use of
gine, 3 pt., PTO, dual remote, excellent Pioneer Ditch Water Rights
condition, $14,500. CHAFFEE COUNTY
Decreed name of structure that is the
Ford 2000, gas loader, power steering, subject of this application, and informa-
tion from previous court decrees: Name
3 pt., PTO, $7,800.
303-841-8120
of structure: Pioneer Ditch. Previous
decrees for Pioneer Ditch water rights: An
______________________________ amount of 6.58 cfs was decreed as Priority
13 for irrigation purposes on June 19, 1890
Grass hay for sale, $6 bale. 60 pounds by the District Court of Chaffee County,
average, good horse & cow hay, in Bue-
Colorado, with an appropriation date of May
na Vista. Call Rafe. 719-221-4910 17, 1866, from Browns Creek, a tributary of
______________________________ the Arkansas River, at a point of diversion
decreed to be located on the North bank of
WANTED said Creek at a point about one and a half
Our enterprise is growing!
We are seeking additional grazing/hay-
miles southwest from the southwest corner
of Section 34, Township 15 South, Range
78 West, Chaffee County, Colorado. The
ing land for long-term lease/purchase in 01CW152 Decree describes the decreed
Central Colorado. point of diversion as being located in Section
Young Land and Cattle 8, Township 16 South, Range 78 West of the
Ken 719-966-2616 6 th P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. The
actual point of diversion of the Pioneer Ditch
Mike 719-539-4721 water rights described is depicted in the maps
______________________________ attached to the application herein as Exhibits
Prime barn-stored HAY 1, 2 and 3. All exhibits mentioned herein
are incorporated by reference and may be
Grass and grass/alfalfa mix. inspected at the office of the Clerk of this
Call 719-395-2364 Court. An amount of 1.31 cfs was decreed
as Priority 26 for irrigation purposes on June
19, 1890 by the District Court of Chaffee
19. PETS FOR SALE County, Colorado, with an appropriation
date of May 31, 1868, from Browns Creek
at the same point of diversion as Pioneer
Ditch Priority 13. An amount of 23.14 cfs
Ark-Valley Humane
was decreed to the Pioneer Ditch Second
Enlargement for irrigation purposes on July 9,
Society, Inc.
1969, in Civil Action No. 5141 by the District
Court of Chaffee County, Colorado, with an
appropriation date of December 31, 1866,
located at 701 Gregg Drive from Browns Creek at a point on the north
in Buena Vista bank of Browns Creek whence the south-
east corner of Section 7, Township 51 North,
Open Mon - Sat 10am to Range 8 East of the New Mexico Principal
Meridian bears South 11 degrees East 1152.5
Noon/1pm to 5:30pm feet. Historic use: The Pioneer Ditch water
Check out all of our rights are currently owned by Pueblo West
Metropolitan District (“Pueblo West”) and
Applicant in the following proportions: Pueblo
seeks no change in the actual point of diver-
sion or type of use of its Pioneer Ditch water
rights. Irrigation of the lands defined herein
as the “01CW152 Historically Irrigated Lands”
by Pueblo West’s water rights ceased some
time ago. There is no continued consump-
tive use attributable to Pueblo West’s water
rights on such lands. For that reason all
dry up requirements regarding such lands
for Pueblo West’s Case No. 01CW152 have
been met. There is no reason for Tri Lazy
W to interrupt its irrigation on such lands or
on the other lands proposed for irrigation
herein. Subject to the limits described here-
in, irrigation of the proposed lands will not
cause injury to any water rights. Names and
addresses of owners of land upon which
any new diversion or storage structure, or
modification to any existing diversion or
storage structure is or will be constructed
or upon which water is or will be stored,
including any modification to the existing
storage pool: Not applicable. No such new
or modified diversion or storage structures
or storage is involved. WHEREFORE, Tri
Lazy W respectfully requests the Court to
grant this application and to enter a decree
approving the requested place of use of its
Pioneer Ditch water rights and declaring that
such use causes no impairment to Pueblo
West’s Pioneer Ditch water rights or any
other water rights, and for such further relief
as is deemed appropriate.
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T H E WAT E R R I G H T S C L A I M E D B Y
THE FOREGOING APPLICATION MAY
AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER
RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE
ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION
AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS
MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND
PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED
BY STATUTE, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party
who wishes to oppose this application, or
application as amended, may file with the
Water Clerk a verified statement of opposi-
tion setting forth facts as to why the applica-
tion should not be granted, or why it should
be granted only in part or on certain condi-
tions, such statement of opposition must be
filed by the last day of April 2009, (forms
available at www.courts.state.co.us; filing fee
$158.00). The foregoing is a resume and
the entire application, amendment, exhibits,
maps and any other attachments filed in the
case may be examined in the office of the
Clerk for Water Division No. 2, at the address
shown below.
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Witness my hand and the seal of this
Court this 9th day of March, 2009.
/s/ Mardell R. DiDomenico
Mardell R. DiDomenico, Clerk
District Court Water Div. 2
203 Judicial Bldg., 320 W. 10th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003 Tel. 583-7048
(Court seal)
Published in The Mountain Mail March 13,
2009.
PUBLIC NOTICE
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO.
2, COLORADO
TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are here-
by notified that the following case is a portion
of the resume of applications and amend-
CPAXLP
augmentation plan expansion on West and
Cherry Creeks in Case No. 03CW104; F.
filed for and prosecuted an application for
an augmentation plan in an area known as
Silver Creek Lakes in Case No. 07CW87;
G. filed for and prosecuted an application for
findings of diligence on its Cottonwood Creek
exchange in Case No. 05CW51; H. negotiated
agreements on and filed for an application for
an intra-ditch exchange in the Cottonwood
Creek area in Case No. 08CW106; I.
negotiated and implemented agreements
for storage in DeWeese Reservoir on Grape
Creek and a long-term lease from the Bureau
of Land Management of water rights located in
Fremont County; J. assisted in the inclusion
of eastern Fremont County within Applicant’s
boundaries; K. applied for and is working
with the U.S. Forest Service on special use
permits for North Fork Reservoir, O’Haver
Reservoir, and Boss Reservoir, which included
an extension analysis of the hydrology and
use of water rights and exchanges in the
South Arkansas Basin; L. applied for and
exercised excess capacity contracts in Pueblo
Reservoir; M. routinely performed inspection,
maintenance, and operation activities at its
facilities, such as internal inspections, channel
and spillway clearing, measuring reservoir
capacity; N. rehabilitation work on the North
Fork Dam; O. submitted and operated annual
Rule 14 Replacement plans; P. pursued and
completed purchases or agreements for the
use of water resources, including but not
limited to purchase of shares of Twin Lakes
Reservoir and Canal Company and annual
allocations of Fryingpan-Arkansas Project
Water, for use for exchanges, including this
one; Q. opposed applications for water rights,
exchanges, changes of water rights, and
augmentation plans that have the potential to
injure Applicant’s water rights, augmentation
plans, and exchanges; and R. actively
engaged in replacement of depletions by wells
and ponds for participants in its augmentation
plans and Rule 14 plan. As of December
31, 2007, Applicant was replacing 146.648
acre-feet per year of depletions under its
standard augmentation and substitute supply
plans, and approximately 147 acre-feet under
its Rule 14 Replacement Plan. Applicant,
therefore, requests a finding that Applicant
has exercised reasonable diligence towards
the completion of the entire appropriation.
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T H E WAT E R R I G H T S C L A I M E D B Y
THE FOREGOING APPLICATION MAY
AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER
RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE
ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION
AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS
MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND
PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED
BY STATUTE, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party
who wishes to oppose this application, or
application as amended, may file with the
Water Clerk a verified statement of opposi-
tion setting forth facts as to why the applica-
tion should not be granted, or why it should
be granted only in part or on certain condi-
tions, such statement of opposition must be
filed by the last day of April 2009, (forms
available at www.courts.state.co.us; filing fee
$158.00). The foregoing is a resume and
the entire application, amendment, exhibits,
maps and any other attachments filed in the

www.ark-valley.org
Bonnie West owns two-thirds of Priority 13 and a ments filed during the month of February case may be examined in the office of the
pro-rata two-thirds interest in the Pioneer 2009, in Water Division No. 2. The Water Clerk for Water Division No. 2, at the address
539-6263 Ditch Second Enlargement; Applicant owns Judge ordered this case be published in The shown below.
-
Tonda
Spay/neuter discount one-third of Priority 13, all of Priority 26, and
a pro-rata one-third interest in the Pioneer
Mountain Mail in Chaffee County, Colorado.
The name(s) and address(es) of applicant(s),
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Witness my hand and the seal of this
539-5251 coupons available Ditch Second Enlargement. Pueblo West’s description of water rights or conditional Court this 9th day of March, 2009.
Pioneer Ditch water rights were changed water rights and description of ruling sought /s/ Mardell R. DiDomenico
- to qualifying Chaffee in Case No. 01CW152 pursuant to the as reflected by said application, or amend- Mardell R. DiDomenico, Clerk
Kyla
539-6777
County Residents! Please “Corrected Findings of Fact, Conclusions of
Law, Judgment and Decree” entered by this
ment, is as follows.
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District Court Water Div. 2
203 Judicial Bldg., 320 W. 10th Street
- call the shelter for details: Court on January 4, 2008 (the “01CW152 CASE NO. 09CW32(94CW41) - UPPER
ARKANSAS WATER CONSERVANCY (Court seal)
Pueblo, CO 81003 Tel. 583-7048
Decree”). No further change in Pueblo
Rachelle Phone: West’s water rights is sought pursuant to this DISTRICT, P.O. Box 1090, Salida, CO Published in The Mountain Mail March 13,

(719) 395-2737
530-0153 application. The 01CW152 Decree describes 81201 (Julianne M. Woldridge, MacDougall, 2009.
- the historic use attributable to Pueblo West’s Woldridge & Worley, P.C., Attorneys for
Pioneer Ditch water rights. The adjudi- Applicant, 530 Communication Circle, Suite PUBLIC NOTICE
Theresa cated historic place of use of those water 204, Colorado Springs, CO 80905; (719) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
539-3418 rights is depicted in Exhibit C of that decree. 520-9288) FRANCHISE
- Sugar is an 8-year old spayed female Applicant’s Pioneer Ditch water rights have Application for Findings of Reasonable BY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF
Dachshund. Adoption fee $30. Good historically been used for irrigation purposes Diligence COLORADO
Marcey on the lands shown in the maps attached to CHAFFEE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that at the regular
539-7940 docile companion dog. 719-239-0509 2. Name of right: Chalk Creek Exchange. meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town
the application herein as Exhibits 1 and 2.
______________________________ The location of those lands is described gen- 3. Describe conditional right: A. Date of of Poncha Springs, Chaffee County, State
*+*+*+*+* Puppies: Pekingese, male/female, erally as parts of the western half of Section Original Decree: January 18, 1996; B. Case of Colorado, to be held on April 13, 2009, at
________________ $225; Pomeranians, male/female, 35, parts of the eastern half and southern half
of Section 34, and part of the southeast cor-
No.: 94CW41; C. Court: District Court, Water
Division No. 2, Colorado; D. Location: the
the hour of 6:30 p.m., at its usual meeting
place in the Town Hall, 330 Burnett Avenue,
$300; Pug, female fawn $450. Call
DECORATIVE 719-256-4391
ner of Section 33, all in Township 15 South,
Range 78 West, 6th P.M., Chaffee County,
reach of the exchange is from the confluence
of Chalk Creek and the Arkansas River in
Poncha Springs, Colorado, Public Service
Company of Colorado, a corporation duly
CONCRETE ______________________________ Colorado. Summaries of records of actual
diversions of the Pioneer Ditch water rights
Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 78
West, 6th PM. up Chalk Creek, in Chaffee,
organized and existing under and by virtue of
the laws of the State of Colorado, will make
Miniature Pinscher puppies. First shots,
Driveways, patios, dew claws, tail docked. 2 males, 1 fe-
are contained in the tables attached to the
application herein as Exhibits 4 and 5. Relief
County, Colorado; E. Source of exchange
water: Applicant’s pro rata share of water
application to said Town for the passage of
an ordinance granting to said Public Service
male. $250. 719-395-0325 represented by common shares of Twin Lakes Company of Colorado a franchise in said
sidewalks, slabs requested by this application: Applicant
seeks to use its Pioneer Ditch water rights Reservoir and Canal Company and such Town, entitled:
on the following lands: a portion of the lands Fryingpan-Arkansas Project water as is legally AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
and foundations. 20. GIVEAWAY that are described in and subject to certain available to Applicant; F. Appropriation PONCHA SPRINGS, CHAFFEE COUNTY,
Restrictive Covenants (“Covenants”) record- Date: August 5, 1994; G. Amount: 1 c.f.s., COLORADO, GRANTING BY FRANCHISE
All Concrete Free- small block engine parts, antique ed on January 5, 1987 at Reception Number of which 0.0145 c.f.s. was decreed absolute
in Case No. 02CW7 on February 3, 2003,
T O P U B L I C S E R V I C E C O M PA N Y
O F C O L O R A D O , I T S A F F I L I AT E S ,
242124, Book 485, Page 681, in the records
Call Mark DeLeo at light fixtures, screen door, front door
with hardware, stove pipe, other odds &
of Chaffee County (such lands are referred to
herein as “Tri Lazy W’s Hill Ranch Boundary
leaving 0.9855 c.f.s. as conditional; H. Uses:
to replace out-of-priority depletions from wells
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT
TO USE THE STREETS WITHIN THE TOWN
719-207-3741 ends. Call 719-539-3741. Lands”); and lands that are not described
in or subject to the Covenants. A portion of
and on-stream reservoirs in specified reaches
of Chalk Creek, which may be augmented
TO FURNISH, SELL, TRANSMIT AND
DISTRIBUTE ELECTRICITY TO THE TOWN
______________________________
*FREE ESTIMATES*
________________ Free partial RR ties for landscaping.
Tri Lazy W’s Hill Ranch Boundary Lands are
also within the adjudicated historic place of
from time to time under the provisions of Case
No. 92CW84, Division No. 2, Colorado. 4.
AND TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN,
GRANTING THE RIGHT TO ACQUIRE,
Call 719-395-5506 in Salida to pick up. use of Pueblo West’s water rights in Case Detailed outline of what has been done C O N S T R U C T, I N S TA L L , L O C AT E ,
ATTENTION!! No. 01CW152 (such lands are referred to toward completion or for completion MAINTAIN, OPERATE, AND EXTEND INTO,
NEW PHONE NUMBER!! ______________________________ of the appropriation and application of WITHIN AND THROUGH THE TOWN ALL
herein as the “01CW152 Historically Irrigated
HOME ASSISTANCE MEALS Wood Pallets in the alley behind Lands”). Tri Lazy W’s Hill Ranch Boundary water to a beneficial use as conditionally FACILITIES REASONABLY NECESSARY
Lunches AND Suppers The Mountain Mail. Lands, including the 01CW152 Historically decreed, including expenditures: Applicant TO FURNISH, SELL, TRANSMIT AND
If pallets are there, take them! Irrigated Lands, were acquired by Applicant has developed this exchange as part of its DISTIBUTE ELECTRICITY WITHIN AND
7-Days a Week! in 1996. Paragraph 10 of the 01CW152 integrated augmentation system. Applicant THROUGH THE TOWN, AND GRANTING
Professionally Prepared Decree finds that Tri Lazy W must comply operates North Fork Reservoir, O’Haver T H E R I G H T TO P R O V I D E S T R E E T
with all provisions contained in the aforemen- Reservoir, Boss Lake, Rainbow Lake, and LIGHTING SERVICE TO THE TOWN; AND
Elderly, Disabled,
Recuperating from Illness
21. LOST & FOUND tioned Covenants. The Covenants provide Cottonwood Lake as part of this system. It
owns or has to the right to use shares in
FIXING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THEREOF.
that the owners of lands described therein
or Surgery. LOST: Dark blue blackberry wireless shall assure that such lands are not irrigat- Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company, The franchise to be applied for will be for
Call 221-0213 phone. Lost at Salida 7-Eleven about ed and that no other water use (with cer- allocations of Fryingpan-Arkansas Project 20 years and shall continue to provide for a
______________________________ 3:00 on March 10, 2009. Really need it tain exceptions described in the covenants) water, and other water rights, which it uses franchise fee to the Town of Poncha Springs
is made on such lands; except irrigation to replace depletions to wells and reservoirs in the amount of three percent (3%) of all
back. It has all my contacts and my
********** memory card. Please call
or other water use may be made on such
lands under water rights other than the water
pursuant to augmentation plans approved
in Case Nos. 92CW84, 94CW5, 96CW17,
revenues received from the sale of electric-
ity within the Town, excluding all revenues
Need help Cleaning 719-539-2694 if found. rights changed in the 01CW152 Decree if
the yield of such changed water rights is
94CW41, and 94CW42, and a Rule 14
replacement plan. As of December 31, 2007,
received from the Town for the sale of elec-
tricity to the Town.
Call Cathy ______________________________ not impaired and if such use is approved Applicant was replacing 4.42 acre-feet per Dated at Poncha Springs, Colorado, this 13th
539-6843 or 221-0623 LOST: Missing 6 month old Blue Heeler. by court decree. The lands sought to be year of depletions for structures in the Chalk day of March, 2009.
Black face, blue body. Answers to the irrigated by Applicant’s Pioneer Ditch water Creek drainage under its augmentation plans P U B L I C S E R V I C E C O M PA N Y O F
**********
_________________ name Mabel. Please call 719-221-0277 rights are depicted as the cross-hatched 175
acres in the map attached to the application
and 11.42 acre-feet under its Rule 14 plan.
Applicant has exercised the exchange up
COLORADO
BY: Kathy Worthington
______________________________ herein as Exhibit 3. Tri Lazy W’s Hill Ranch Chalk Creek to replace depletions for these Published in The Mountain Mail March 13,
WANTED FOUND: 7-Cartridges for ink jet printer. Boundary Lands are depicted on Exhibit 3 as structures. In addition, since the entry of the 20, 27 and April 3, 2009.
Aluminum Cans Found at carwash by Wal-Mart in Sali- the cross-hatched acreage north and west decree in 94CW41, Applicant has done the
Scrap Aluminum of the pre-1996 Hill Ranch Boundary. The following: A. prosecuted an application for an
da. Call 719-207-1447. 01CW152 Historically Irrigated Lands com- exchange right to Boss Lake, which is currently
Copper, Brass
Copper Wiring
______________________________ prise 12 acres out of Tri Lazy W’s Hill Ranch pending in Case No. 97CW31; B. filed for SORE FROM
LOST: Dark blue Blackberry wireless Boundary Lands. Applicant seeks a decree and prosecuted an application to supplement
Car/truck Batteries, Radiators phone. Lost at Salida 7-Eleven about that allows Applicant’s Pioneer Ditch water
rights to irrigate the 175 cross-hatched acres
its augmentation plans in Case No. 06CW32;
C. filed for and prosecuted an application for
TAX BITE?
& Catalytic Converters 3:00 on March 10, 2009. Really need it in Exhibit 3 in such a manner that causes appropriative rights of exchanges throughout GET FIRST AID
(No Steel) back. It has all my contacts and my no impairment to the yield of Pueblo West’s the Upper Basin in Case No. 04CW96; D.
Will pick up & haul for FREE. memory card. Please call Pioneer Ditch water rights. The lands sought filed for and prosecuted an application for WITH WANT ADS!
Call 719-221-0213 to be irrigated by Applicant are within the an augmentation plan in an area known as
719-539-2694 if found. lands decreed for irrigation by the Pioneer Centerville, in Case No. 03CW55; E. filed Call Classifieds @ 719-539-6691
______________________________ ______________________________ for and prosecuted an application for an
Ditch decrees described above. Applicant
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3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. FOR SALE 4. FOR SALE 4. FOR SALE 4. FOR SALE

Custom Balloon Bouquets
and Baskets
* Delivered to your favorite person.
* Happy Birthday * Congratulations
* Thank You * All Occasions
That’s A Wrap
215 “F” Street, Salida
719-539-9727
800-667-3141
Salidagifts.com
______________________________
**********
Need help Cleaning?
Call Cathy
539-6843 or 221-0623
**********
_________________
*******
Insight, Clarity, Guidance
Intuitive Tarot Readings
with Barbara Baker
Third-generation reader
Over 25 years experience
719-539-2849
or call New Age Imports
Wed. & Fri., 719-539-4448.
Walk-ins welcome.
*******
______________________________
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDRAISER DANCE
Open to the public- VFW Johnson Vil-
lage
Saturday, March 14, 4pm-???
Live band 5-9pm, music
by FOREVER WILD
sponsored by District 11 ABATE
of Colorado
$5.00 members- $6 non-members
Door prizes, silent auction, pot luck
and 50/50
for information call 719-530-1780.
______________________________
4. FOR SALE
Three complete 10 gallon fish tanks,
$45/ea; Razor brand scooter, $25. 719-
239-0396.
______________________________
1992 Yamaha Gas Golf Cart, good
condition, $850. 719-539-0216
______________________________
Good, clean GOLF BALLS. No cuts or
scrapes. Assorted makes. 300 for $50.
Call 719-395-2876.
______________________________
Trundle bed white metal frame. Can be
used as day bed. Two twins or king.
$99. Call 719-539-3872
______________________________
Eggs For Sale
All natural farm fresh eggs
719-221-1786
______________________________
Home theater stereo amplifier with sur-
round sound speakers $30; Whirlpool
tub, no pump, needs pool paint $25;
Stationary exercise bicycle $20; Alter-
natively, will happily trade items for gold
bar. 719-539-5101
______________________________
Miscellaneous Playstation games, $10/
each;
Commercial Freezer, $75;
Women’s golf clubs w/bag, $75; Schact
4-harness table loom, $350;
2-Porcelain table lamps, $75;
Upholstered rocking chair, $65.
719-539-6296
______________________________
Restaurant Equipment for sale. For in-
formation or make appointment to see,
call 719-207-4121 or 719-221-0667
______________________________
New Storage Buildings
for sale in Howard.
All sizes and we deliver.
719-942-3431
______________________________
Antique wheelbarrow, all steel, excellent
condition. Great for yard decor or plant-
er, $100. 719-539-036
______________________________
Masa Kichi Suzuki no.102 Full size Vio-
lin $100; Very fine Italian 14k gold chain
18 inches $40; 1978 klitsner solid
bronze Masons Geometry Belt Buckle,
excellent condition $45. Call Dave 719-
539-7608
______________________________
>>>>>>>>>>>>
SPRING FLING
at
KID’S CHOICE
ALL NEW!
SWIMWEAR
FLIP-FLOPS
SPRING SHOES
CLOTHING
& JACKETS
Fill all of your vacation and warm
weather needs.
7610 W. Hwy 50
Open: 1-5:30 Tues.-Sat
>>>>>>>>>>>>
_________________
Culvert, 36” diameter, 5’ long, $40; 17
bales native grass cow hay, no mold,
$25; pile of any slab wood, $20. Call
719-539-7405
______________________________
ALLIS CHALMERS 5,000 LB. FORK-
LIFT with pneumatic tires. Runs on
propane fuel. Includes 3 propane
tanks, work platform, and tire chains.
$5,000.
719-395-9179, ask for Ed.
______________________________
Washer and Dryer, very good condition,
with manuals, will deliver! $200.
210-488-7073
______________________________
Glock 9 & 40, AR-15, Beretta 92, Rugar
10-22 and mini-14 high cap mags, very
good condition. $15-$25 each.
719-207-3650
______________________________
FIREWOOD
FOR SALE
DELIVERED
Salida Stove and Spa
Timberline Firewood
719-221-2086
719-539-2125
7330 W. Hwy 50, Salida
________________________
Eden Pure Heaters
available at
Mountain Valley Treasures
Cut your heating bills
w/these safe portable heaters.
Heats up to 1,000 square feet.
Safe around children and pets. $397.
Find-out more at
Mountain Valley Treasures
in Buena Vista,
next to the Evergreen Cafe.
719-395-0845
And now available at J2 Softwear,
136 N. F. St, Salida
Now back in stock! Also available in
Leadville at Amanda’s Salon & Spa,
1319 Poplar St. Next to CarQuest.
719-207-0084
______________________________
For Sale: Snapper Leaf Vacuum Chip-
per, good condition. $200.
719-530-0273
______________________________
Metal office desk and chair, $25; 5”x9”
timbers, $100; Steel truck tool boxes,
$50. Call 719-539-0365
______________________________
Native trees for sale: Aspen, Pine,
Spruce, Shrubs. Aspens one to two inch
caliper $25; doubles $30; 4-5 ft. Blue
Spruce $125. Planting available. Jay
719-429-4604 or Jeff 719-429-8527
______________________________
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*FREE Action Ads!*
If you have miscellaneous items
you want to sell, you can run
an ACTION AD classified
3 items or less for 3 days FREE!
Each item must be priced at $100 or
less. All ads must run in the Miscellane-
ous for Sale Category. All ACTION ADS
must be submitted by mail, e-mail, fax
or brought into the newspaper office.
****************************
______________________________
Portable dishwasher, works well $190 2008 models closeout, 1/2 of all PFD’s
firm; Ceramic kiln, tall, kiln-sitter $180; and wet suits. Sale ends March 31.
175 off-white, 12x12 ceramic tiles and Riverboat Works, 202 Oak St.
grout $85; 1940’s(?) floor lamps, 4-bulb, 719-539-9323
no glass shades $75 or $60. ______________________________
719-539-5101
______________________________
Aluminum diamond plate scraps, Lots 4a. BUILDING
of sizes and shapes, priced by the
piece. Riverboat Works, 202 Oak St. SUPPLIES
719-539-9323
______________________________
2 canoes. 1 handmade cedar, 1 alumi-
num with many extras. Call for details.
719-395-2715 or 951-255-0900 Ask for
Ed.
______________________________ Has
Pioneer speakers for home entertain- FILTER SAND
ment center. 3-way speaker system, That meets all County
35.5”h x 15.5”w x 11.5”d. $100. 719-
395-6995, leave message. Specifications
______________________________
ANTIQUE table lamp, brass with two
For
LEACH FIELD SAND
separate fluted glass fixtures. Height/
14”, width/21”. Very classy. $60.
719-539-2521
719-539-3955 leave message if no
answer.
______________________________
MOVING BOXES
at
Many Minis
Storage units available 4e. GREEN
719-539-1183
______________________________ AND ORGANIC
Lodge pole for corral or fence. 10ft to
16ft, only .40 cents per foot. 719-395- Farm fresh organically raised vegeta-
bles delivered to Salida every Saturday
2878
for 22 weeks. Only $18 per week for full
______________________________
Set of 4 studded snow tires. Firestone. CSA share. Fourth season in Salida.
Call Beki at Javernick Family Farms,
P265/75R16, $150. 719-942-5857.
719-371-3241
______________________________
______________________________
Wood, Gas & Pellet Stoves
and Fireplaces
Sales Service and Installation. Call
719-395-6535, Cottonwood Creek
5. WANTED
WANTED: Organic material dump site
Heating.com 28302 CR 317, Buena
for soils, stones, branches, sod.
Vista. Showroom open M-F, 10am to
5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Call 719-207-0831.
______________________________ ______________________________
WANTED: Exercise Bike, 719-539-
FIREWOOD 3082
CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP ______________________________
I have to move locations, so instead CASH PAID FOR:
of moving the wood to the new Pieces or full collections of guns, ammo,
location, I will heavily discount reloading components and equipment.
firewood picked-up or delivered. Part boxes or full.
Timberline Firewood J’s New & Used
719-539-6056
719-221-2086
______________________________
719-539-2125 WANTED
Aluminum Cans
________________________
*FIREWOOD* Scrap Aluminum
*SPRING SPECIAL* Copper, Brass
Split $150; Rounds $120; 8’-16’ Copper Wiring
Lengths $100 Car/truck Batteries, Radiators
& Catalytic Converters
*Delivered*
(No Steel)
Call 719-539-7452
Will pick up & haul for FREE.
Stock up now for next winter!
Columbine Forestry, Inc. Call 719-221-0213
______________________________ ______________________________

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IN-HOME SERVICE Tune-up $30 Interior Natural Plaster
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• • per word
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Factory Authorized by Quality Craftsmanship 719-539-2125 REMODELING
Whirlpool / Maytag / GE / Frigidaire • Kitchen, Bath, Tile, Carpentry
New Home Construction
Insured HANDYMAN Windows, Siding, Flooring •
Residential Remodeling and Renovation
719-395-2739 Further Green FREE ESTIMATES
Flooring and Painting TREE SERVICE
• Home Maintenance / Repair Steve, 719-530-1618
Finish Work, Decks,
BRUSH HOG Call Mike, 719-539-4918 • Adams Tree Service
Shade Structures 30-Year Experience
Custom Mowing
• Welcome Home Enterprises
719-221-3985 MASTER ELECTRICIAN Home Improvements of all kinds Reasonable – Free Estimates
719-539-7637 • Siding - Windows - Roofing
SJ Electric Serving Chaffee County
• Quality Construction of Chaffee 719-207-1807 Additions - Kitchens Licensed and Insured
CARPET CLEANING New Construction - Remodels • • Fast and Friendly
Quality Guaranteed 719-395-9305
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Carpeting Cleaning Full Spectrum Painting Fire Ready
• Kara Fanning Bob, 719-371-0795
719-539-4648 • www.oxifresh.com CUSTOM TILE INSTALLATION Forestry/Tree Service Professionals
• 719-539-6414 • 719-539-4944
Whetstone Flooring
CHIMNEY SWEEPS • SATELLITE & TELEVISION •
Experienced / Insured
Doug "the painter" Local Dish Network Dealer / Installer VETERINARY SERVICES
Courtney Brown Free Estimates
719-221-4236 Salida TV
Professional Sweep Competitive Rates Cottonwood Veterinary Service
• 719-539-6518 Joel D. Stahlecker, D.V.M.
719-207-5223 719-207-2037
•
Nancy Jacoby • Equine and Small Animals
• 719-221-0911 SCREENS
DRYWALL 719-395-8900
Victor Lopez •
KGD Architectural Glass •
"Chimney Sweeps" Ken Grimes Drywall
P&G Painting Replace Missing or Broken Screens WOOD WORKING
719-221-1467 Pete Guccione 719-539-6831
37 Years Experience Furniture, Mantles
719-539-5095 •
• 719-942-3266 / 719-371-4291 cell Architectural Millwork
• • STUCCO & STONE WORKS
CLEANING SERVICE Spruce It Up Butcher Blocks, Table & Bar Tops
Rocky Mtn. Cleaning Services FLOORING Bonnie, 719-539-7637
D.R. Stucco Greg Bayne, 719-221-0999
Commercial Contracts Aspen Leaf Flooring
• Work Guaranteed FREE Estimates •
Credit Cards Accepted Hardwood & Tile Installation Licensed / Insured YARD WORK
FREE ESTIMATES
PET SITTING
719-207-0778 (cell) Jan Daniel Rivas Even Greener
Dustin Miller, 702-917-4098 719-539-6672 719-221-5401 • 719-640-5840 719-539-2544
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3. Announcements 8. Wanted to Rent
The City of Salida, Colorado in the heart ant Chaffee People’s Clinic in Salida Find Coordinator ATTENTION!!
3a. Classes Offered 9. Mobile/Modular
of the Rocky Mountains is accepting ap- and Buena Vista, CO seeks a part time The Chaffee County Early Childhood NEW PHONE NUMBER!!
3e. Ride Shares Homes for Sale
plications to fill a current police officer (up to 20 hours/week) Nurse Practition- Council seeks a part time Lunches AND Suppers
4. For Sale 9e. Mobile/Modular
position. We will accept applications er or Physician Assistant to provide pri- (approximately 100 hours per year) 7-Days a Week!
4a. Building Supplies Homes for Rent;
from experienced and non-experienced mary health care for uninsured, low-in- county wide Child Find Coordinator re- Professionally Prepared
4b. Sports 10. Vehicles for Sale
officers. POST certification is required! come patients. Position includes ad- sponsible for publicizing, organizing, Elderly, Disabled,
Equipment 11. Recreational
The starting base wage is $32,045 with ministrative responsibilities. E-mail re- and implementing screenings in Buena Recuperating from Illness
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Organic 12. Motorcycles mbouldin@bresnan.net 719-539-5028 depending on experience, with travel Call 221-0213
5. Wanted 13. Yard Sales Medical and dental insurance, FPPA re- or mail to: Chaffee People’s Clinic, P.O. compensation. The successful appli- ______________________________
5a. Barter/Trade 14. Services Offered tirement plan, vacation, sick leave and Box 1047, Salida, CO 81201 cant will be knowledgeable in early NOTICE
6. Real Estate for Sale
15. Business holiday pay are part of the overall ex- ______________________________ childhood, possess excellent public re- HRRMC will be destroying obsolete in-
6a. Commercial Real
Opportunities cellent benefit package. Contact the WANTED lations, writing, and communication active paper records according to the
Estate for Sale
16. Health and Salida Police Department for minimum 29 serious people skills, and have data management ex- Colorado State Statutes. The records to
6e. Vacant Land
Fitness qualification and hiring process. You to work from home perience. To obtain a job description be destroyed will be for patients de-
for Sale
7. Real Estate for 17. Personals can check our web site at using a computer. and application contact Tina Goar at ceased in 1998.
Rent 18. Farm and Ranch www.cityofsalida.com to download the Up to $1500 - $5000 PT/FT tinag@buena-vista.k12.co.us or THIS PROCESS WILL NOT AFFECT
19. Pets for Sale application, job description and further www.jehglobal.com 719-539-7003. A completed, applica- ACTIVE RECORDS WHICH WILL RE-
7a. Commercial Real
20. Giveaway details. Application deadline is March, ______________________________ tion, resume and letter of interest must MAIN IN THE MEDICAL RECORDS
Estate for Rent
21. Lost & Found 16, 2009. For more information contact be received by 3:00pm Monday, March DEPARTMENTS AT HRRMC. If you
7e. Vacation
22. Card of Thanks the Salida Police Department @ 719- 16. Application materials may be sub- have a direct family relationship to any
Rentals Looking for full or part time work
23. In Remembrance 539-6880 mitted electronically or delivered to the patient deceased in 1998 and they had
7f. Room for Rent that is rewarding and meaningful?
______________________________ Buena Vista School District offices at been a patient at HRRMC, you may pick
Classic Cruisers Touch of Care is the place for 113 North Court Street, Attention Tina up that record after showing proof of
1. HELP WANTED Need good experienced mechanic. you. Work with the elderly and Goar. identity and relationship to the patient to
the Medical Records Department per-
Must have own tools. disabled clients in their homes; Finalists will be interviewed Wednesday
Career Opportunity Call 719-539-7733 assist with daily living tasks to help afternoon March 18. sonnel. The deceased records will be
Sales and Marketing Manager ______________________________ ______________________________ available for pickup until April, 1, 2009.
clients remain independent and
Managing sales and marketing for a riv- Studio 24 After that, they will be destroyed.
make a difference every day.
er retail store and web-store Space available for FULL TIME ______________________________
Requirements: Sales experience, River Now hiring Personal Care Providers
STYLIST with clientele; The Eskimo Paradox
experience, Quick Books, Point of Sale, Space available for
in Salida and Buena Vista. 2. WORK WANTED Although the native diet is rich in fatty
Web and e-business. PART TIME NAIL TECH, Contact the Salida office at food such as salmon, whale and seal fat
Request application or send resume to Call 719-395-4247 539-4090 or apply at the ********** the people have healthy
______________________________ Salida Workforce. cardiovascular systems.
resume@ STARPOINT CLEAN CBI CHECK REQUIRED. Need help Cleaning? High omega 3 fish oil is available at
mountainriveradventures.com Seeking host home provider Call Cathy Neighborhood
______________________________ Provide 24 hour support The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation 539-6843 or
Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health has In your home for individual with Area has temporary (4-6 month) sum-
Natural Goods
an opening in our Salida office for a Full 221-0623 320 W. 7th Street, Salida
developmental disabilities mer job openings for Colorado State
719-539-7409
time counselor/male lab tech. CACI or II Contract based on level of Parks Land Ranger, River Ranger, ********** ______________________________
preferred. Resumes only to Personnel supports provided Maintenance Worker, Visitor Service
rmbh@rmbh.org or 3239 Independence Contact Bill or Debra at Tech, Naturalist/Interpreter and Count _________________ Grandma Susie’s Vintage Treasures
Rd. Canon, City, Co 81212 I’ll do across from City Market in Buena Vista
719-539-2577 ext. 315 Crew. Applicants must have a valid driv-
______________________________ House Cleaning! $15/hr Winter hours:
for more information er’s license and Ranger applicants must
Town Planner - New construction $25/hr Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12 noon-5
EOE be at least 21-years old. Starting pay is
Buena Vista, Colorado. 2 hour minimum Sunday and Monday 12 noon-4
______________________________ $8.50-$11.75/hour depending upon job
Current and long range planning Mileage charge if over 10 miles. Antiques, kitchen collectibles, pottery,
Safe Haven Manor of Salida is looking and experience. Application deadline is
responsibilities. Job description Call Caroline at military and railroad memorabilia,
for part time people, all shifts, to care for March 20th for all positions. To apply
and application information at 719-539-2454 or 719-221-4108. sewing. jewelry, sheet music(1000s)
memory impaired ladies. Must be car- and for information contact the Colora-
www.buenavistaco.gov ______________________________ furniture. 719-395-3393
ing, loving, and have good references. do Workforce Center at 141 E 3rd
or call 719-395-8643 x14. ______________________________
Wages DOE. Call 719-221-4464. Street, Salida. 719-539-6523
Closes March 31, 2009. ______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ SEASONAL HELP WANTED Upper Arkansas Trail Crew! 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Patient Financial Services The City of Salida Public Works De- Work outside, learn great skills, meet Eden Pure Heaters
As needed- Float partment is accepting applications for a your neighbors! The Southwest Con- available at
The Hospital is looking for someone to Seasonal Parks Employee for main- servation Corps is hiring enthusiastic Mountain Valley Treasures
provide vacation/illness coverage for all taining the city parks. This position will folks to begin working hard on March Cut your heating bills
area of PFS. Days will vary including pay $10/hour and employment will be 300 West Sackett Ave. • Salida • 539-4261
30th through October 30th. Work with w/these safe portable heaters.
evening and weekend hours. Duties in- April 6, 2009 through September 30,
local trails organizations as well as oth- Heats up to 1,000 square feet. Friday, Mar. 13 • 8:00 pm
clude front desk reception, admissions, 2009. Applications and job descriptions

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV

er agencies throughout the Arkansas Safe around children and pets. $397.
and billing. High school diploma and six are available at 340 West Hwy 291 be- Find-out more at
months related experience; or equiva- tween 8am-4pm. Must have a valid Col- and San Luis Valleys. Earn $ and an

& THE FREIGHT

lent combination of education and ex-
perience.
Applications are available at Heart of
the Rockies Regional Medical Center,
1000 Rush Drive, Salida, CO; email
elaineb@hrrmc.net; FAX 719-530-
2232; or apply on line www.hrrmc.com
EEO
orado Driver’s License with a good driv-
ing record. Applications must be re-
ceived before 4:00pm, Friday, March
24, 2009. Interviews will be scheduled
for March 25, 2009. The City of Salida is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
______________________________
Mountain Valley Treasures
Americorps Education award. See us
in Buena Vista,
online at sccorps.org or contact
next to the Evergreen Cafe. Folk / Indie / Acoustic
nick@sccorps.org
719-395-0845 "Strong, subtle...a lyrical genius" Gregory tours as a
______________________________ solo artist as well as with his band, The Freight, featuring
Also available at
RN-Med/Surg fiddle and percussion. He recently was named 2008's Best
J2 Softwear, 136 N. F. St. Salida,
Full time RN position in our Med/Surg Acoustic/Folk Artist by the Denver Westword
Now back in stock! Also available in www.myspace.com/gregoryalanisakov
department: 36 hrs/wk: nights and
Leadville at Amanda’s Salon & Spa,
weekends. Current CO RN licensure re- Saturday, Mar. 14 • 8:00 pm
1319 Popular St., Next to CarQuest.

______________________________
Customer Service
Looking for someone having excellent
telephone skills, capable multi-tasker,
enjoys fast-paced environment, pleas-
ant personality and wants to grow with
our national company. MS Excel/Word/
Outlook familiarity preferred.
719-539-9626
______________________________
ANGEL OF SHAVANO HOSPICE
We are now seeking great
professionals to join our
growing HOSPICE team.
• REGISTERED NURSE - FT/PRN
• HOME HEALTH AIDES - FT/PRN
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance,
Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid
Holidays, 401K with match! Much more!
Apply online today at
REHAB OPPORTUNITIES
Columbine Manor Care Center
in Salida, Colorado
ASSISTANT REHAB
SERVICES MANAGER
Full-time position for a licensed
physical therapist or an experienced
occupational or speech therapist.
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPIST
Full-time and part-time positions.
We offer competitive pay and
benefits including health insurance,
401(k) and paid vacation.
800-507-7116 | 303-617-2039 Fax
Haley_Onder@LCCA.com
Visit us online at www.LCCA.com.
(EOE) M/F/V/D Job #7197
quired. Heart of the Rockies Regional
Medical Center, 1000 Rush Drive, PO
Box 429, Salida, CO 81201. To learn
more an apply online: www.hrrmc.com;
email elaineb@hrrmc.net; or fax 719-
530-2232. EOE
______________________________
Ensignal, a Premier Verizon
Wireless Retailer is looking
for highly motivated Sales
Team Associate. This will be
a Part Time position for the
months of April - August.
We offer a very competitive
OPEN MIC
719-207-0084 hosted by
Clyde Tullis
______________________________
EVEN GREENER “Spring Cleaning” Acoustic Folk to Rock & More
Special! 2-hours of Home Repairs, It is getting better with some of the best musicians
2-hours of Yard Work and 2-hours of in the area. Join us for the longest and most
successful open mic.
House Cleaning all for $99!
Offer ends April 1st! Tuesday, Mar. 17 • 7:00 pm
719-539-2544
______________________________ KHEN'S ST. PADDY'S
PARTY
CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY
Past life Regression Therapy
Dream Analysis Corned Beef and Cabbage, benefit beers
and great music and dancing!
Call Arlene Shovald, Ph.D.
Fresh Start Therapies, LLC www.salidacafe.com
for information and/or appointment.
HAPPY
4:00 - 6:30 PM DAILY
719-539-3139 Reduced prices on
______________________________ HOUR Lattes etc. Beer and Wine
!NTIQUE3HOWAND3ALE
base salary. 0UEBLO3TATE&AIRGROUND-ARCH
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www.amedisys.com Antiques, uniques, unusuals and collectables. $3 admission, present
All applications are taken through our
company website. If you have any Apply online at: this ad for $1 off at door. Glass grinder on duty. Plan now to attend.
questions please call 719-539-2467. www.ensignal.com Info: Jo Peterson 719-596-8839
EOE/M/F/D/V EOE

Walden
Chamber
introduces
violinist
Walden Chamber Music
Society will introduce violinist
Lynda O’Connor during its 3
p.m. March 22, Lent concert
at the Steam Plant Theater in
Salida.
She replaces violinist Chi
Yun Kim. Society officials said
O’Connor is one of Ireland’s
outstanding artists who has
attracted widespread acclaim
for her technical and musi-
cal accomplishments. She has
received numerous awards
and prizes.
Lynda showed early prom-
ise making her début at the
National Concert Hall in Dub-
lin when she was 4 years old.
Since then she has been in
demand as an orchestral art-
ist and leader.
She has performed with
the National Symphony
Orchestra, the Irish Chamber
Orchestra, Camerata Ireland,
Lyric Opera, Dublin Sym-
phony Orchestra, the Dub-
lin Orchestral Players, Wex-
ford Sinfonia and Greystones
Orchestra.
She completed her masters
degree in performance with
first class honours at DIT
Conservatory of Music where
she was a Bank of Ireland
Millennium scholar.
In January, Lynda began
studying in Dallas with
reknowned violinist Chee
Yun. She made her national
broadcasting debut in March
on Boston radio with pianist
Barry Douglas.
Lynda plays on a French
Gand and Bernadel violin
sponsored by Mercury Engi-
neering. She has had it six
years.
Tickets are available at
Buena Vista and Salida cham-
bers of commerce and at the
door before the performance.
There will be a free infor-
mance at 2 p.m. More infor-
mation is available from
Marie at 395-2097 or at www.
waldenchambermusic.org.
Salida, Colorado
Do you have furniture that
is in fabulous condition, but
needs to find a new home?
Email a photo to
nicole@amigo.net.
A great way to
Come see all the new
possibilities for
Shop Local!
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God is still good
Church for lots of people these days seems to be a convoluted one, filled with unplanned twists and turns.
loaded concept. Former insiders sometimes have per- I was constantly surprised by grace as I was confronted,
sonal experience of being wounded by the not-so-loving over and over, by moments when the church worked and
actions of church people. Others have run into church church people loved just as they ought.
beliefs or policies they don’t agree with and cannot Slowly, alienation and cynicism gave way to hope and
abide. a sense of belonging. Years of accumulated hurt met the
Outside observers who have witnessed doctrinal balm of healing. Eventually, I found a way to go home
fights and congregational splits legitimately wonder, again.
“Why would anyone want to be involved with that?” I believe very strongly that mine is not an isolated
Students of history who encounter the evils done in the case. God’s redemptive love is in process all the time, all
name of religion ask, “Would my participation imply around us. When we choose to look for it, it’s astonish-
I’ve condoned the atrocities of the past?” ing how quickly a substantive body of positive evidence
Then there are those for whom the church is suspect accumulates.
simply because it’s an institution. Forget not trusting God is still good. All the time.
anyone over the age of 30. How about not trusting any- God’s goodness still resides in churches and church
thing that’s run by committee? people, even though we have our flaws. We’re human.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. After all, these are We make mistakes. We cause damage without meaning
complaints that come from people who believe in God. to. We are also well aware of our problems and sins. So
These are barriers identified by those who find the we do our best to fix, heal, forgive.
words of Jesus compelling and worth paying attention What I have experienced in my life and witnessed
to – worth following, even. in others’ is the blessings that come from being part
Small wonder so many consider themselves to be of a community of faith far outweigh the burdens. My
“spiritual” but not “religious.” prayer is you might someday discover this to be true for
Like many people, I have felt the pain of disillusion- you too.
ment and walked away from the church as a result. But
unlike the majority, my time of being “done” with reli- Rev. Margaret Gillikin,
gion proved to be a temporary experience. First United Methodist Church of Salida
The journey that brought me back to church was a
Salida Community
Living Waters Church-Assembly of God First Lutheran Church
Church of Christ 5300 E. Hwy 50, Salida • 539-6826 13th & F Streets, Salida • 539-4311 Christian Church
Dodge & Teller, Salida • 539-6703 Sunday Worship 8:30am and 10:30am,
Disciples of Christ
Sunday Worship 10:30 am and 6 pm, Meets at the Grange Hall, CR 120
Sunday Worship 11am
Children’s church 10:30 am Nursery care for 8:30 am service Sunday Worship 11am
Bible Study 10am
Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School for Adults
Jason Neely, Pastor and Children 10am
Temple Baptist Church
509 F St., Salida • 539-2412 First Christian Church Fellowship 9:30am
Sunday Worship 10:30am United Methodist Church (Disciples of Christ) Sharon Adcock, Pastor
Bible Study 9:15am Corner of 4th & D Streets, Salida • 539-2755 302 E. 4th St., Salida • 539-2388
Ray Adkins, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45am,
Worship 10:30 am Sunday Church School 9:30am First Baptist Church
Rev. Margaret Gillikin, Pastor Rev. Joab Patton 419 D Street, Salida • 539-2693
St. Joseph Catholic Church
5th & D Streets., Salida • 539-6419 Sunday Worship 9 am
Salida Vineyard Christian Fellowship Cross Roads Baptist Church Sunday School 10:30 am
Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00pm, NE Corner of Hwys 50 & 285, Poncha Springs
Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am & 11:00am 1201 E. US Hwy 50, Salida • 539-3359 Harold Vance, Pastor
Sunday Worship 9:30 am 539-3822
Rev. Bogdan Siewiera
Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:15am Acts II Anglican
Bible Study 9am
Salida Seventh Day Adventist Church Dave Blakeslee, Pastor
Evening Worship 6:30pm Fellowship
Park Ave. & B Street, Salida • 539-7530
Saturday Worship 11am First Presbyterian Church
Dub Chambers, Pastor Rev. Al Sulzenfuss • 539-3106
For information, call 530-9020 7 Poncha Blvd., Salida • 539-6422
Stephen Schwarz, Pastor • 719-275-0917
Upper Room
Sunday Worship 8:00am 9:30am and 11:00am Church of God River of Life Church
19 Shillilagh Place
The Church of God
Nursery Care at Each Service
Youth Activities Weekly
12th and I Streets, Salida • 539-3388
Howard
Sunday Worship 10:45am
602 Dodge, Salida • 539-2727 Mike Orrill, Pastor Sunday School 9:45am 942-3469
Sunday Worship 11:00am Hilary Downs, Associate Pastor Chuck Surface, Pastor Jeff Zeikus, Pastor
Sunday School 9:45am
John R. Clarkson, Pastor Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints The Potter’s Gate
Peace of Mind Prayer Ministry Heart of the Rockies 1140 Poncha Blvd., Salida • 539-4987 “Mending the Broken Hearted and
For Prayer Call: Community Church (EFCA) Sacrament 9:30am Making Disciples”
Salida Middle School, 9:30 am • 239-1112 Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service 9:45 AM
719-530-0063 Kyle Earhart, Pastor Branch President Timothy Swartz 535 S. Railroad Ave.
Ministers Jimmy & Tina Mundy
Pastor Rex Douglass • 395-5735
Mountain Valley Church Cotopaxi Community Church Episcopal Church of the Ascension
8754 US Hwy 50, Howard • 942-3839 20324 Hwy 50, Cotopaxi Corner of 4th & E Streets, Salida • 539-4562 Poncha Springs Church of Christ
Sunday Worship 10:00am Sunday Worship 11am Sunday Eucharist 7:30am & 9:30am 207 Ouray Ave., Poncha Springs • 539-6242
Sunday School 9:45am
Sunday School 9am
Bill Korf, Pastor • 942-4339
Children’s Sunday School 9:30am
Rev. Dr. Yesupatham Duraikannu
Sunday Worship 10am
Robert Finif, Pastor Sunday School 9am
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Local church tours Egypt, Jordan

by Arlene Shovald
Special to The Mail HOLY BIBLE
Area residents are invited
to join members of First Pres-
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and
byterian Church on a tour of
Egypt and Jordan Nov. 4-17
a light for my path”
Psalm 119:v.105
and an informational meeting
for details will be at 7 p.m.
April 3.
The meeting will be at First
Presbyterian Church, 7 Pon- Find the Light
cha Blvd. Trip reservations for Your Path at
may be made then. Bev Orrill First Lutheran
will take reservations and can Church
be reached for information Join us as we Hear & Study
at 719-221-9777 or fpcbev@ God’s Word on
qwestoffice.net. Sunday Mornings
“This tour is open to every-
one,” Orrill said. “If people
have family members living
First Lutheran Church
Sunday services : 8:30 am* + 10:30 am * nursery provided during 8:30am service
in other areas who want to Corner of 13th & F St. • 7 1 9 . 5 3 9 . 4 3 1 1 • f l c s a l i d a . o r g
join, they are welcome. We’ll
be happy to send a brochure.”
It is the fourth trip the
church has scheduled with
Pilgrim Tours, beginning in
2004 when they toured “In the
Footsteps of Paul” in Greece $)3#/6%2
and Turkey. WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS
“Egypt was a major power Photo by Arlene Shovald
when Jesus was alive,” Jan Members of First Presbyterian Church look at literature TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO
Bradbury said, “so it was a
logical place to go because we
about their upcoming tour, “Highlights of Egypt and Jordan.”
Seated are Bev Orrill and Pastor Mike Orrill. From back left, 34!4%&!2-
went to Greece and Turkey in are Jan Bradbury, Jim Clifton and Pat Findley.
the past. We’ll get to see the
pyramids and Sphinx, King
Tut’s tomb and many other
sites during the 14-day tour.”
A highlights for Rev. Mike
Orrill be day 10 when the
group visits Mount Sinai
where Moses received the 10
commandments.
Liz Petersen Insur Agcy Inc
“We’ll be riding camels to Liz Petersen, Agent
the location where I’ll do a Salida, CO 81201
Bus: 719-539-6265
brief devotional,” Orrill said.
The trip begins with a char-
tered bus ride from the church
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three will visit pyramids and

Tutankhamen’s treasures.
In addition to historical and
religious sites, the group will
visit bazaars and see modern
life in Egypt, visit the Aswan
high dam and have free time
St. Patrick's Day 2009 Lecture Season Kick-Off Event.
IT'S FREE!
Coffee, light hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served.
Request for Sub-Contractor QualiÀcations
For: Prime Mechanical Contractor
Project Description:
Boiler / H&V unit replacement at the Buena Vista High School PE Complex,

TJ’s Wood Products

for individual interests.
Anyone who is interested in
the tour but cannot attend the
April 3 meeting, may call Bev
Orrill for more information.
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Open: Tues thru Sat •10-6
320 W. 7th St.
Salida, CO
539-7409
TR CUSTOM BUILDERS
Handyman
& Not at TJ’s. The same timber smiths who build your home at
Remodeling
"No Job too Big or
too Small"
Ted Ramirez
BATHROOMS • KITCHENS
DECKS • TILE • PAINTING
719-221-1230
to include new DDC. Buena Vista School District will issue a prime contract
to the Mechanical Contractor, which will be responsible for all electrical,
structural, and misc. patching work. Competitive bids will be received on
will set you up right!
or about April 23, 2009. Preference may be given to contractors whose
employees reside in Chaffee County. Construction will commence on or
about May 29th, 2009 with a required completion date of August 1st, 2009.
Note: Adolfson & Peterson is acting as the Owner’s representative.
Contract will be a prime contract for all work, and will be direct with
Buena Vista School District.
Estimated Construction Costs: $550k
Submittal Requirements:
Buena Vista School District intends to competitively bid this project. There-
fore, the district requests that all interested Mechanical Contractors provide
the information requested below, organized in the order each item is listed:
1. Completed AIA Document A305 Contractor’s QualiÀcation Statement.
Include complete bonding data (maximum dollars for which the Àrm can be
bonded and available bonding).
2. Financial Stability Report including annual audited balance sheets, state-
ment of income, and retained earnings for each of the past three Àscal years.
3. Description of any litigation, bankruptcy, or arbitration proceedings in
which the Àrm and/or its predecessor Àrm has been involved with in the last
Àve (5) years.
4. Provide a list of similar projects completed for Colorado School Districts
in the past three years. Indicate all projects which are currently under
construction. Provide name of school district, contact person and phone
number, project name, name of architect, project description including
Out-of-state companies send a load of logs and maybe an building square footage, percentage of new and remodel work.
5. Project StafÀng: Provide resumes of proposed employees for this project.
advisor. You are then responsible for the construction costs and Provide references for each employee with contact name and telephone
challenges of getting your log home set up properly. number.
QualiÀcations Due:
the mill will come out with our trucks, our cranes and our entire
crew and reset your house.
PrequaliÀcation statements (5 copies) are due at Adolfson & Peterson’s ofÀce
by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2009 and shall be addressed to:
WITH TJ’S, THERE ARE NO EXTRA COSTS TO RESET YOUR HOME. Mr. Joe Bedford
Mechanical / Electrical Coordinator
TJ’S WILL SET YOU UP RIGHT!
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
800-530-0275 797 Ventura Street
Aurora, CO 80011
tjswood.com 303-363-7101
62160 Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421 JBedford@a-p.com
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Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated locally with an all day event

by Jennifer Denevan A Mariachi band will per- music. recognize donors at three She believes the event will
Mail Staff Writer form, and Folklorico dancers There will be a piñata for levels – gold for donations of help the entire community
will perform, Silva-Turner children, she said because $1,000, silver for $500 and because visitors from out of
said. Additional perform- they want something for bronze for $250 donations town will visit downtown,
In an effort to bring more ers are slated to attend she everyone. and they will receive sponsor- shop and eat and attend the
of their culture to Hispanic added. Admission will be free but ship plaques for contributions, event.
students, three area residents A chili cook-off and a car donations toward a scholar- Silva-Turner said. Cooks interested in par-
organized an all-day Cinco show will be held. Car show ship will be accepted. Silva- Letters will be mailed this ticipating in the chili cook-off
de Mayo event May 2 at the competitors will cruise from Turner said least one schol- week to local businesses seek- may pick up entry forms from
Chaffee County Fair Grounds. downtown along U.S. 50 to the arship will be awarded to an ing sponsors. the Salida Chamber of Com-
Sherry Silva-Turner, The- fairgrounds, she said. outstanding graduating His- Organizers said they are merce or at The Mountain
resa Montano and Mark The cook-off and car show panic student. advertising in different loca- Mail.
Arellano said the event will will have different catego- If they raise enough money, tions seeking a variety of Entry forms for the car show
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Arts & Entertainment Salida Elk's Lodge #808

‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ PER’s Traditional

debuts tonight at Steam Plant a t r i c k ’ s

St. P
by Arlene Shovald
Special to The Mail Day
Kathleen Nelson of Stage
Left Theatre Co. makes her
Supper
debut as a director in a funny
show with a mature theme,
“Last of the Red Hot Lovers,”
Tuesday, March 17th
by Neil Simon.
The show will open at 7:30
5:00 pm until it’s gone!
p.m. today at Salida Steam
Plant Theater on West Sack- Corned Beef • Cabbage
ett Avenue. Additional perfor- $8
mances are at 7:30 p.m. Sat-
per plate
Potatoes • Rolls • Coffee
urday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
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REVIEW Elks & Their Guests
As usual, Greg West of
Stage Left turns in a great
performance as Barney Cash-

man, the middle-age owner of
a fish restaurant who decides
he’s missing out on something
and seeks his first affair in 20
some years of marriage.
Looking for a lady friend
with whom to have this affair
SATURDAYS ONLY!!
Photo by Arlene Shovald
Barney (Greg West) is shocked by revelations from his
would-be lover, Bobbi (Sadie LaVercombe), in “The Last of
the Red Hot Lovers.”
Barney, proves more scary Theatre. Co five years.
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er (Pat Holmlund), the wife and $8 for seniors and stu-

proves more frustrating than
fun as Barney meets three
totally off-the-wall females
who ultimately lead him to
decide fidelity isn’t such a bad
thing after all.
Elaine Navazio, played by
Janine Batinich, is more than
a little on the lusty side and
a little too eager for bashful
Barney.
Bobbi Michele (Sadie
LaVercombe), a paranoid par-
amour, much younger than
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Bowling leagues
Sunday Night Mixed Cathy Lamberg, handicap game 215 Shavano League
Rocky’s Team 68-40 Mary Ann Loring, handicap series 592 Poncha Lumber 64½-31½
JR Fans 88 70-38 TWH 61-35 The Central Colorado Humanists offer a
Half and Half 58-50 Odds and Ends Colorado East Bank 59½-36½
High’s Liquor 64-44 Ghost Team 0-96
Box Office Video
Don Sheets Contractin’
52½-55½
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Salida Shoe Man
High’s Liquor
69½-42½
73½-38½ High scorers
$500.00 scholarship
Ronnie Cole Tile 41½-66½
Salida Beauty Salon 74½-37½ Janet Steiner, scratch game 194 to the winner of an essay contest about
McFarland Oil 67½-44½ Janet Steiner, scratch series 465
Pin Wranglers 43½-64½
Silver Ridge Lodge 56-56 Joyce Greenfield, handicap game 238 a humanist subject.
Valley Home Furnishing 47½-60½ All Around Tires 46½-65½ Joyce Greenfield, handicap series 599
Alpine Towing 41-67 Car Quest 51½-60½ Seniors at Salida, Buena Vista,
Ghost Team 0-112
Friday Mixed Chaffee County, Mountain Valley or
High scorers
Eric McGowan, scratch game 268
High scorers Roadrunners
Sand Baggers
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Georgia Saddoris, scratch game 222
Annette Stolba, scratch game 222 Georgia Saddoris, scratch series 556 Low Rollers 41-37 Applications may be picked up at the
Eric McGowan, scratch series 695 Wasted Wages 38-40
Denise Poplin, scratch series 572
Georgia Saddoris, handicap game 242
Unpredictable 44-34
school counselors’ offices.
Georgia Saddoris, handicap series 616
Ken Stolba, handicap game 282 Maws & Paws 39½-38½
Annette Stolba, handicap game 266 7-10 Split 37½-40½ Completed applications
Tim Gohr, handicap series 741 Collegiate Peaks Fearsome Foursome 30½-42½
Peggy Hall, handicap series 690 True Value 77-35 Dynamic Deuces 38-40 should be sent to:
Team Effort/NAPA 63½-48½ IZM 35½-42½ P.O. Box 1353, Salida 81201
Centerville Inc. 62-50 Butterfingers 37-41
Rainbow League Downtown Autobody 46-66 by April 15, 2009.
Sixty-Niners 30-48
Super Bowl Lanes 49-32
Tenderfoot Tavern 51-61 High scorers
Valley Home Furnishing 47-34
Edward Jones 36½-75½ Gideon Spaar, scratch game 258
Box Office Video 43-38
Tami McCarl, scratch game 242
High’s Liquor 46-35
High scorers Gideon Spaar, scratch series 651
Rocky Mountain Amusement 38-43
Eric McGowan, scratch game 258 Tami McCarl, scratch series 585
Laughing Ladies 37-44
Eric McGowan, scratch series 612 Gideon Spaar, handicap game 258
Salida Auto Sales 33-48
Eric McGowan, handicap game 258 Tami McCarl, handicap game 269
Ronnie Cole Tile No. 2 31-50
Gerald Austin, handicap series 664 Rocky Porco, handicap series 667
Bowling Belles Tami McCarl, handicap series 666
High scorers
John Lacy, scratch game 245 Patio Pancake 61½-38½
Eric McGowan, scratch series 682 Collegiate Peaks Bank 64½-35½
John Lacy, handicap game 269 Appraisals Limited 50½-4½
Eric McGowan, handicap series 682 Panchos 60-40

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Early Birds Sue’s Zues Day Care 50-50
Salida Auto Sales 63½-44½ MMK 45½-54½
Century 21 61½-46½ GKS 50-50
True Value 62-46 Rocky Mtn. Cabinet 38½-61½
Scanga Meat 52-56 Lewis & Glenn Funeral Home 28-72
C.C. Excavating 60-48 High scorers
Team No. 6 7-101 Sue Rann, scratch game 201
Sue Rann, scratch series 546
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SHS tennis opens season
by Kevin Hoffman
Mail Staff Writer
Spartan girls tennis play-
ers lost six of seven match-
es against St. Mary’s at the
Salida Middle School courts
Thursday.
Salida coach Dave Hor-
ton stressed that the team
is young and still developing
skills at this point of the sea-
son.
“Overall I was pleased with
the effort and I expect to see
more progress throughout the
season,” Horton said.
At No. 2 singles Salida soph-
omore Haley Thompson won
7-5, 7-6 against Niki Collan-
drella in a match that went to
a tiebreaker.
The singles match was
Thompson’s first. As a return-
ing sophomore she played
doubles last season.
“At first I was nervous, but
once we started it wasn’t that
much different from playing
in practice,” Thompson said.
Returning Spartan senior
Leah Amettis lost 1-6, 3-6
against Chrissy Tichel in the
No. 1 singles match.
Buena Vista girls fall in opening round
Buena Vista girls basket-
ball team members lost 60-
56 to Estes Park Thursday
in first round play during the
3A state tournament at Moby
Arena at Colorado State Uni-
versity in Fort Collins.
Jeri Pikul scored 21 points,
leading Buena Vista scoring
while Kim Hansen led Estes
Park with 24.
Buena Vista, now 23-2, will
play 20-5 Jefferson Academy
at 10:15 a.m. today. If they
lose, their season is over – win
and they will play at 11:15
Salida sophomore Haley Thompson makes a backhand return
during the No. 2 singles match at the Salida Middle School
courts Thursday. Thompson went on to win the match with a
7-2 tiebreak.
“It’s still early in the sea-
son. My serve is pretty good,
but my return of serve is a
major thing I need to work
on,” Amettis said.
Salida junior Kim Evers
lost 1-6 and 2-6 in the No. 3
singles match to St. Mary’s
player Hillary Kuklenski.
In Spartan doubles action
No. 1 April Aguilar and Madi-
a.m. Saturday for consolation
championship.
Pikul and the Demons held
a 31-24 lead at the half after
closing it with a 12-5 run.
But a stingy full-court press
by Estes Park and mounting
foul trouble for Buena Vista
helped erase the lead.
Estes Park went to 40-38
late in the third. Early in the
fourth, Demons led 48-44 only
to see the lead change to a 56-
51 deficit with about a minute
remaining.
Buena Vista hit a three-
ALTHOUGH IT
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son Manshiem lost 0-6, 0-
6, No. 2 Allison Brown and
Emily Lewis lost 1-6, 0-6, No.
3 Becky Rivera and Erica
Baker lost 2-6, 2-6 and No.
4 Troye Boone and Kristina
Fish lost 0-6, 0-6.
Spartan girls play next
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Sports & Outdoors
U.S. Forest Service requests input
for greenback cutthroat trout project
U.S. Forest Service offi-
cials are seeking public com-
ment about a proposal to
protect federally threatened
greenback cutthroat trout
and riparian habitat in the
South Prong Hayden Creek
watershed in Fremont Coun-
ty.
The National Environment
Policy Act analysis for the
project is scheduled for com-
pletion in July. It was earlier
anticipated for completion
during the summer last year.
Because of a delay in
planning and refinement of
the proposed action, Salida
Ranger District personnel
are offering the public addi-
tional time to comment.
Comments will help the
forest service officials iden-
tify problems related to a
proposal to convert .6 mile of
the Rainbow Trail from two-
track to single-track designa-
tion.
Single track motorized
vehicles would be allowed, as
would equestrians, mountain
bikers and pedestrians.
Copies of the proposals are
available at the Salida Rang-
er District office at 325 W.
U.S. 50.
Written comments may be
submitted to Salida Ranger
District, Attn: Phillip Gaines,
325 W U.S. 50, Salida CO
81201.
Comments may also be
sent via e-mail to phillip-
gaines@fs.fed.us, or com-
ments may be made by tele-
phone, 530-3957.
AHRA seeks input
from river users
Arkansas Headwaters
Recreation Area officials are
seeking input regarding man-
agement of the state park.
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Weekly
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fi shing report
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Mail News Editor
Comments will be processed
through the AHRA Citizen
Task Force.
Task force angling repre-
sentative Rod Patch is tak-
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March 13-20
Fishing conditions for
local reservoirs are provid-
ed by Dave Kelly, Hi Rocky,
111 Cottonwood Ave., Buena
Vista, www.hirocky.com.
Twin Lakes and Turquoise
Reservoir have been good
fishing for lake trout using
jigs and sucker meat.
Lake trout in Twin are
starting to get jig shy, so
smaller is better.
Turquoise has been good
for cutthroats along the east
shore near the boat ramp
and for lake trout along the
south shore.
Mount Elbert Forebay and
the outlet of the power plant
have reopened and are fish-
able from shore. The forebay
has been good for rainbows
and some Snake River cut-
throats.
Most anglers are using
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Profit news from Bank of America helps raise Dow Jones stocks
U.S. stocks rose sharply tinue giving patients a placebo Standard & Poor’s trial cash generation capabil- At close, foreign markets
Thursday and bonds closed rather than medicine because explained the main compo- ity remains fundamentally were mostly higher Thursday.
higher as financial shares led of the compelling results. Pfiz- nent of the downgrade was strong. Canada’s S&P/TSX compos-
when Bank of America report- er closed up $1.23 to $14.02. the stand-alone credit profile It expects GE to generate ite was up 271.25 to close at
ed it was profitable during the Standard & Poor’s reduced of the firm finance arm, Gen- growing balances during the 8,282.27.
first two months and expects its credit rating on General eral Electric Capital Corpora- next two years. General Elec- Mexico’s Bolsa index was up
a profit during 2009. Electric to AA+ from AAA. tion, but indicated GE indus- tric closed up $1.08 to $9.57. 1,074.18 to close at 18,864.87.
Adding to gains was news
the General Electric credit
rating was reduced less than
expected. Health care shares
added to advance on strong
trial results for a Pfizer drug
and Genentech agreed to
acquisition by Roche. All other
major sectors increased.
Volume on the New York
Stock Exchange was moder-
ate, with 1.8 billion shares
traded. Advancing issues out-
numbered decliners by a 9-to-
1 margin.
The 30-year Treasury rose
.75 percent, lowering yield
to 3.62 percent. The 10-year
Treasury rose .44 percent,
lowering yield to 2.85 percent.
The 3-month T-Bill closed at
.19 percent and the 6-month
T-Bill closed at .45 percent.
Gold rose $13.30 to $924.70
and silver rose 14 cents to
$12.94. Crude oil rose $4.70 to
$47.03 a barrel..
Roche Holding AG, the
largest maker of cancer drugs,
announced it increased its
purchase offer for Genentech
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Business
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Tim Ward, Dave Potts and Pete Rans.
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ASAP Well Drilling, Inc.
located in Buena Vista
recently joined Heart of the
Rockies Chamber of Com-
merce.
ASAP Well Drilling does
full service well construc-
tion and repairs including
pumps, pressure tanks and
water lines.
They are licensed with the
Colorado Division of Water
Resources as a well driller
and pump installer.
They are certified by the
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a strong commitment to
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For more information call
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7:30 p.m. Stage Left The- 530-0933.

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atre presents “The Last of the 7 p.m. A documentary
Red Hot Lovers” at the Sali- about Joseph Campbell

OPEN
da Steam Plant Theater and will be shown at the Open
Around Town Event Center. For additional Channel Gallery at its new
information contact 530-0933. location at 222 F St.

Friday, March 13
7 p.m. The Booster Club for
the Arts Stardust Theater pres-
ents “A Trip to Outer Space” at
Salida Middle School. Dinner
will be served at 5:45 p.m. and
the show will begin at 7 p.m.
There will be performances by
Fountain Creek Brass Band,
The High Steppers, Brenda
Heckel, Dara Kort and Sadie
and Dave LaVercombe. Tick-
ets are $15 for adults, $12 for
seniors, $10 for children ages
12 and younger. For more
information or tickets contact
539-2487.
7 p.m. Buena Vista Contra
Dance at the BV High School
cafeteria. Cost of admission is
8 p.m. An open mike ses-
sion will be hosted by Clyde
Tullis at Bongo’s Salida Café
at 300 W. Sackett Ave. For
more information contact 539-
4261.
9 p.m. “Bill McKay Band”
will perform rock, American
and blues at Victoria Tavern,
corner of F and Sackett Ave.
There will be a $3 cover charge.
Sunday, March 15
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. A Brid-
al Show will be held at the
Steam Plant. There will be
vendors, musicians, cater-
ers, disc jockeys, florists
and more available. Food
tasting and live perfor-
mances will be part of the
show. For additional infor-
THE HIDE-AWAY
Monday, March 16
7-8:30 p.m. “Crossroads
Gathering” will perform at
Darren Patterson Christian Family Dining & Micro Brewery
Academy to benefit the Arkan-
sas Valley Christian Mission. HHHH Steaks, Burgers, Beers & More! HHHH
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Tuesday, March 17 —300 W. Hwy 291, Salida • 719-539-0405 —
7 p.m. Collegiate Peaks
Forum Series presents Celinda
Reynolds Kaelin, poet/philoso-
pher, at the Buena Vista High
School cafeteria. There will be
storytelling and a discussion
EXER-FLEX
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of the area Native American
tribes. The talk is free and
refreshments will be served.

$3. For more information call
Carol at 395-6704.
7:30 p.m. Stage Left The-
atre presents “The Last of the
Red Hot Lovers” at the Sali-
da Steam Plant Theater and
Event Center. For additional
information contact 530-0933.
8 p.m. “Gregory Alan Isa-
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2:30 p.m. Stage Left The- rum.org for more information.
atre presents “The Last of 7 p.m. KHEN’s St. Paddy’s
the Red Hot Lovers” at the Party will be held at Bongo’s
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WEDNESDAYS 12:00 PM
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There will be a $3 cover charge.
Saturday, March 14 aerobics gym orientation
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galleries for more information. TU. & TH. 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM
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shared. For additional infor-
mation contact 539-7626.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Arkan-
sas Valley Art Center presents
the Introduction to Artists’ and
Travel Journals class to be held
at the Art Center at Colorado
Mountain College at 27900 CR
319. Learn to develop a jour-
nal/sketchbook using various
techniques. No prior experience
needed. Bring pen and paper.
Cost is $50 registration fee or
$40 for AVAC members. A $5
materials fee can be paid to the
instructor. For additional infor-
mation contact 395-8372.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Family Fun
Day will be held at the Boys
and Girls Club at 340 E. Fifth
St. There will be a chili lunch,
games, entertainment, give-
aways and community resourc-
es.
6 p.m. Salida High School
Family, Career, and Commu-
nity Leaders of America will be
sponsoring the “Dare to Dance”
event at Larimer Gymnasium.
There will be a full pasta din-
ner and dessert served. The
event is a fund-raiser for mem-
bers of the student organization
to attend a conference in April.
Tickets are $10 and are avail-
able at High Country Bank and
the high school office.
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Carrie has been on the Honor Roll all semesters and has earned Aca-
demic Letters.
Awards Carrie has received include Optimist Award and Athlete of
the Year her freshman and junior years. For the 2008 volleyball season,
Carrie was awarded All-Conference, along with being selected for both
the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports and the Colorado High School
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her freshman year and has also served as secretary of Hub Livestock 4-H
club, where she has been a member for 12 years.
Carrie has been involved with Young Life, volunteered as a Wyldlife
leader, and is a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Youth Group. One
highlight of her church involvement was participation in World Youth
Day 2005 in Koln, Germany.
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Cops crack down on DUIs
Chaffee County Sheriff’s
deputies will conduct St. Pat-
rick’s Day saturation patrols
beginning today as part of a
statewide crackdown on driv-
ing under the influence of
alcohol.
Neighboring participat-
ing law enforcement agen-
cies include Leadville Police
Department, Saguache Coun-
ty Sheriff’s Office, Fremont
County Sheriff’s Office and
the Colorado State Patrol.
The crackdown on impaired
drivers will end at 3 a.m.,
Wednesday.
During last year’s St. Pat-
rick’s DUI enforcement peri-
od, 520 people were arrested.
“Don’t let the green beer
Sheriff, police make several arrests
Chaffee County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested Darryn J.
Mathias, 21 of Buena Vista,
Feb. 17 on an outstanding
Fremont County warrant,
holding him in lieu of $2,000
bail.
Kikol R. Santillanes, 34 of
Aurora, was arrested Feb.
22 on an outstanding Aurora
warrant and was held in lieu
of $1,000 bail.
Benny A. Webb, 32 of Sal-
ida, was arrested Feb. 22 on
charges of criminal mischief,
theft and trespassing. He was
released on summons.
Patrick C. McGinniss, 23
of Salida, was arrested Feb.
22 on charges of conspiracy
to commit criminal mischief,
theft and third-degree crimi-
nal trespass. He was released
on summons.
Kristoffer Valtestad, 18 of
Raton, N.M., was arrested
Feb. 24 on charges of care-
less driving and driving under
suspension. He was held in
lieu of $1,500 bail.
Jennifer A. Long, 25, no
town listed, was arrested Feb.
25 on a local warrant charg-
and festive atmosphere fool
you into thinking you’ll get
away with a crime like drunk
driving,” Col. James Wolfin-
barger, chief of the Colorado
State Patrol, said.
“Plan ahead before you
party or you can plan on get-
ting a DUI. Law enforce-
ment agencies will saturate
the state looking for impaired
drivers.”
March has become a dead-
ly month in Colorado for
impaired driving.
In 2007, March was the sec-
ond deadliest month, behind
June, for alcohol-related fatal-
ities, with 28 people killed in
drunk driving crashes. Alco-
hol-related fatal crash data
ing failure to appear.
Aaron M. Ross, 25 of Sal-
ida was arrested Feb. 26 on
charges of possession of drug
paraphernalia and unlawful
distribution, sale or posses-
sion of a controlled substance.
Zachary J. Lazrine, 25 of
Englewood, was arrested Feb.
26 on charges of driving with
an obstructed view, only one
license plate attached and
driving under restraint. He
was released on summons.
Scott A. Knauer, 46 of Sal-
ida, was arrested Feb. 27 on
charges of speeding, failure
to drive in a single lane and
driving under the influence
of alcohol. He was released on
summons.
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Veterinary Hospital
Ben Hill, DVM
1628 H Street • 539-1307
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239-1235
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for 2008 isn’t yet available.
“Combination of the St.
Patrick’s Day holiday, warm-
er weather and spring break
has made us particularly
concerned about March as a
high alcohol-related fatality
month,” Mike Nugent, man-
ager of the Colorado Depart-
ment of Transportation office
of transportation safety, said.
Authorities report people
convicted of DUI face conse-
quences including jail time,
loss of their driver’s license,
an ignition interlock on their
vehicle, alcohol-treatment
classes, higher insurance
rates and of other unantici-
pated expenses that can total
more than $10,270.
Derek A. Johnson, 19 of Sal-
ida, was arrested March 1 on
charges of Criminal mischief.
He was released on summons.
Salida police arrests
Bob Schroder, 43, of Salida,
was arrested Feb. 26 on a fail-
ure to appear warrant. Bond
was set at $1,500.
Timothy S. Hinkle, 27, was
arrested Feb. 27 on charges
of felony menacing, third-
degree assault, harassment
and domestic violence.
Patrick Garcia, 23, was
arrested Feb. 26 on a Rio
Grande County warrant.
Daniel Preston, 47, was
arrested Feb. 23 on a an out-
standing Michigan warrant.
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Engineering underway for
U.S. 50 improvement project
After a lengthy process
we’re close to seeing U.S. 50
improvements become a real-
ity because engineering is
underway and construction is
slated to begin in mid-July.
An informational meeting
about the project will be held
at 6 p.m. March 19 at Salida
Steam Plant, 220 W. Sack-
ett Ave. Plan to attend if you
want more information about
the project.
To see an example of what
the project will look like,
visit the new shopping center
across from F Street where
the developer installed side-
walk, parkway and lighting
that demonstrates the design
intended for the length of U.S.
50 in Salida.
The city comprehensive
plan created in 2000 indicat-
ed need for improvements to
the highway corridor. The city
received grant money to hire
a designer who created a draft
plan for streetscape improve-
ments.
That plan was rejected by
business and property owners
along the corridor and by city
council.
Subsequently, a citizen
group consisting of business
and property owners and two
members of city council was
formed to try and create an
acceptable plan. They became
the Highway 50/291 Corridor
Group.
The corridor group conduct-
ed two surveys to gauge the
types of improvements that
impacted business and proper-
ty owners along the corridors
would like to see installed.
The Princeton Club Restaurant
at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
closed
will be
Monday, March 16 &
Tuesday, March 17
for a private event
SALIDA COMMUNITY
Christian Church
Sharon Adcock, Pastor
is holding services at the Grange Building
County Road 120 • 539-4685
Fellowship - 9:30 am
Adult & Children
Sunday School - 10 am
Worship - 11 am
CITY
NEWS
greg
amidon
Surveys had high partici-
pant response. Survey infor-
mation was used by the group
which, with the help of a vol-
unteer landscape architect
and volunteer graphic artist,
put together a plan to present
to city council.
In October 2005 city council
members, through resolution,
adopted a conceptual plan
for the U.S. 50 corridor. The
proposed streetscape improve-
ments include sidewalks,
stamped colored concrete
parkways and street lights.
After several attempts,
the city received more than
$781,000 through the Colo-
rado Department of Trans-
portation for a project total of
$977,000. Scope of the project
extends along both sides of
the highway from its intersec-
tion with CR 107 to the inter-
section with Holman Avenue.
Before any ground breaking
the entire project area must
be surveyed and engineered,
meaning every access point
along the highway will be
scrutinized.
The highway corridor group
has promised from the begin-
ning of the process that no
harm should come to any
business as a result of this
project.
As part of installation of
streetscape improvements,
curb cuts may stay as they
Hwy. 50
Pool Bank
Holman
Poncha CR 120
Blvd.
Longfellow Elementary
Kindergarten & First Grade
are, be adjusted in size, have
location adjusted or possibly OPEN HOUSE
be eliminated.
The city engineering firm,
MARCH 17, 2009
Schmuser, Gordon, Meyer, is 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
close to completing prelimi-
For all students entering
nary design following which Longfellow Kindergarten
plans will be reviewed by
& First Grade
CDOT.
in August 2009
As design is developed,
Meet in K-1 Classrooms
affected property owners will
be contacted personally to Longfellow Elementary
keep them informed of any
proposed changes as design is Kindergarten Registration
finalized. April 9, 2009
Every property owner will
receive from CDOT an access
application describing any
changes.
The federal stimulus plan
has channeled money to
CDOT which can be used on
The Story Behind Our Furniture
projects ready to go, such Actually, our stories are
as Salida highway improve- varied and many. Each piece
represents the best of years
ments.
past. From across America
Salida recently received
and Europe. Looking fresh
$466,666 in stimulus money. and stylish. For today’s
The stimulus dollars spent homes. Built well and with
on our project will reduce city distinction.
obligation for grant match- When you buy here, there
ing money from $195,000 to is no other.
$83,000.
People with questions “Love where you live”
about this project should plan
to attend the informational
meeting March 19 or contact
Greg Amidon or Dara Mac-
Donald.
The Highway Corridor
Improvement Plan can be
viewed at http://www.cityof-
salida.com/pdfs/Hwy50291Cor-
ridorPlanFINAL.pdf. Furniture * Accessories * Mirrors * Rugs
* Lighting * Gifts
Greg Amidon is spokesman
for the Highway 50/291 Cor-
1548 G Street ~ Salida • 10 to 5 Tues.-Sat.
ridor Group in addition to
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being Salida City Treasurer.
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Letters to the editor
St. Joseph Parish gives thanks
Dear Editor:
St. Joseph Parish wants to thank the follow-
ing individuals and businesses for their parts
in contributing to the success of our annual
spaghetti dinner:
Mary McGlasson, Larry Fehling, Edith Cice-
relli, Rod Farney, Safeway, Scanga Meat Co.,
Burmac, Seven-Eleven, The Mountain Mail,
KVRH, KHEN, W-S Industrial and Pleasant
Valley RV Park.
Nestlé will make millions in county
Dear Editor:
There are many concerns about the Nestlé
proposal to truck spring water from Chaffee
County to Denver, so I attended seven hours
of presentations by Nestlé representatives and
the Chaffee County Planning Commission,
then visited the proposed well sites and load-
ing station at Johnson Village.
The county, represented by Don Reimer,
presented an excellent review of the plan and
its impacts on Chaffee County. Nestlé did a
thorough job of researching the water supply
issues, environmental concerns, employment,
and traffic congestion.
No one should have any concerns about the
water extraction or physical facilities proposed
by Nestlé per se.
The price of Nestlé bottled spring water is
very close to the price of gasoline, but that’s
where the similarity stops.
If a multinational oil company instead of
a multinational water company wanted to
truck 125 gallons of crude oil per minute from
Chaffee County instead of 125 gpm of water,
they would pay a royalty to the owner of the
mineral rights.
Chaffee County’s royalty would be almost $9
million every year. Producing a gallon of gaso-
line costs much more than producing a gallon
of bottled spring water, but oil companies can
afford to pay the mineral owner the royalty.
The water in Chaffee County belongs to the
State of Colorado, so Nestlé will pay the coun-
ty about $80,000 per year in property tax.
The company will augment removed water
using water rights from the City of Aurora
for $200,000 per year. Good deal for Aurora,
incredible deal for Nestlé.
Corporation threatens community
Dear Editor:
I have been living in Chaffee County eight
years. I have been proud of the direction in
which things have been going until now.
We have solar panels going up on our roofs,
we ride bicycles as much as possible, we drive
hybrids and diesels and we recycle.
But now a multinational corporation with
a reputation of social and moral misconduct
has come here to exploit our resources for
an industry that is unsustainable. Instead
of saying “No, thanks” we line up and ask,
“What’s in it for me?” We pretend to want
Asking trail users for one favor
Dear Editor:
I would like to thank Amanda Wright, Ali-
son Ramsey, Danielle Ashlock, Tracey Hill and
Laura Pintane for all their help March 6. We
have been having some beautiful sunny days
and everyone has been enjoying walks along
the trail in Salida.
Unfortunately, we have been disgusted by
the mess we see along the trail and in the
stream. So we decided to do some clean up.
We took gloves, bags, muscles, and our chil-
dren and got to work. I could not believe what
we have found – plastic bags, paper, Safeway
ads, cans, you name it. We collected about 10
big plastic bags full.
I know we live in a windy town and lots of
trash just flies all over, but much of what we
found could be avoided if people just cared a
bit more.
On top of all the trash there was so much
THE MOUNTAIN MAIL — SALIDA, COLORADO — FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 — PAGE 5
Full Service
A special thank-you to our parishioners and
friends who dedicated their time and energy
jewelry repair
and to the community for its support.
Winner of the Italian basket was Brandy
Coscarella.
Ginger Wyatt, Bonnie
Paul and Sandi Holm, * Chains soldered * Tips rebuilt
co-chairwomen, * Clasps replaced * Heads replaced
St. Joseph Parish * Watch links removed/added * Shanks replaced
* Tight rings made loose * Stones tightened
* Loose rings made tight * Pearls re-strung
* Prongs replaced
Free cleaning and inspection any time!
* And more!
Bad deal for Chaffee County. (All services performed with a generous helping of love!)
Nestlé wholesales bottled water from the
Denver area under the Pure Life label. Water If you don’t know your diamonds…know your jeweler!
from Chaffee County will carry the Arrowhead
label, and will be marketed as more desirable Open:
than Denver water, which requires more puri- Tues. - Fri. 136 West
fication before bottling. 10 am-5:30 pm U. S. Hwy 50
Salida, CO
Both products are good, clean water, the only Sat. 10 am-3 pm
difference being in taste, because of differences Closed Sun. & Mon. 539-7611
in mineral content. If purity is your issue, buy
distilled water, add a daily mineral supple-
ment, and you’re miles ahead.
Drink it quickly though, before the petro-
chemicals leach out of the plastic bottle. The
all winter
real cost of the water from Chaffee County will
be thousands of gallons of diesel fuel burned to
haul Chaffee water 165 miles for bottled water
that is virtually the same as Denver bottled items
water.
Much greater costs are the oil dollars that 20%-30%
Nestlé will ship to Persian Gulf nations for
their share of the diesel fuel, and the vastly off
greater cost of supporting our military pres-
ence there to guarantee that fuel supply.
Gross sales of the bottled Chaffee water will
bring this ad in for an
be about $118 million per year. Assuming a
retail markup of 50 percent, Nestlé should additional 10% off
gross $59 million per year. Chaffee County
taxes will be about one-eighth of 1 percent of This sale includes our Alpaca wool
that. Our county government is not responsi-
ble for the health of the planet or the national apparel. The sofest and warmest wool!
economy, but it is amazing that Nestlé will
make hundreds of millions taking water from H Sweaters H Capes H Ponchos
a county that has falling ceilings in its school-
rooms.
H Hats H Scarves
and All Accessories!
Ed Berg,
Salida Sale good through March
Open
Friday & Saturday evenings till 8pm.
Downtown Salida, 114 E. 1st St. (719)539-2321
to reduce our carbon footprint, but look the
other way at the wasteful profit of this indus- Closed Tues.
try.
People throughout the world, are fighting
to rid their communities of this corporation
and we invite them in hoping to collect the
few coins that fall from their pockets. If this
goes through I don’t think Salida or Chaffee
What’s
County can ever call itself a progressive com-
munity.
Steven Duhaime, This year we New?
Salida
are giving a
gift certiÀcate
for a meal at
dog poop. As a pet owner, I carry plastic bags
wherever I go. Quincy’s Restaurant
Once in a while, I forget, but as you know
you can get free dog poopie bags on the trail. Is to our clients who
it really that hard to pick up after your dog?
Salida is a beautiful town where people care recommend us to
about each other and what their surroundings
look like, but obviously this does not include
do a tax return.
everyone.
I would like to ask everyone a favor: Next
time you go for a walk, take a plastic bag and
if you see trash, pick it up and try to help
make Salida more beautiful. Analytical Tax, LLC
Finally, I would like to thank the biggest 621 Poncha Ave.
helpers of all – our children: Quinn, Radana
Jo, Kai, Evan, Kaia, Gwen, Mac, J.J., Elena, Poncha Springs, CO
Annie, Ember and Calhoun. (719) 539-2499
Jirka Myers,
Salida
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Editorial
Cause for optimism
Latest figures from the Colorado Department of
Labor show the number of people filing claims for
unemployment in Chaffee County rose from 5.5
percent in December to 7.4 percent in January, a
month later.
The sharp increase in new unemployment filings
in the county from December to January is consis-
tent with what happened in nearby counties and
throughout Colorado. Statewide, unemployment
increased from 5.8 percent to 6.6 percent.
Statewide official figures don’t come as much of
a surprise. January was a difficult month for many
businesses – something unemployment statistics
bear out.
But could economic conditions in the county and
valley be turning up?
Looking at one indicator, help wanted ads, busi-
ness, economic activity and the jobs market appear
to be improving.
This week The Mail’s help wanted section ran to
about two dozen ads. Open jobs included a number
of professional and semi-professional positions for
nurses, police officers and administrative assis-
tants, to a number of service jobs for cooks, wait
staff and cashiers.
This represents a big improvement over The
Mail’s help wanted section in early January when
the number of listings could be counted on fingers
of one hand.
The Mail’s help wanteds in early January were
an informal, unscientific measure of the economy,
but were nonetheless a reflection of market condi-
tions as unemployment filing statistics confirmed.
Jobs opening are typically one of the first if not
the first indication economic conditions are improv-
ing. Time will tell if this was only a blip, but for
now we’ll take it as a sign for optimism.
Construction holds
Another key indicator of economic activity is con-
struction. While new home starts have slowed, a
number of larger projects are getting started or are
moving along.
For example, dirt work is under way at Friend
Ranch on the second nine of the golf course in addi-
tion to installation of utility lines.
Work is continuing at the Hampton Inn on U.S.
50 and at River Front condos on First Street in
Salida. Demolition and remodeling have started at the
city and county complex in the old hospital building
and construction on new medical offices at Heart of the
Rockies Regional Medical Center is just beginning.
The valley economy is struggling and is certainly
off from what it was a year ago.
However, construction work in progress locally
is a positive sign. The economy may not be exactly
humming along as it has in the past year or two,
but projects in progress represent jobs and a mea-
sure of activity and that’s a big plus.
A loss for the valley
The death of Jean Dilatush is a loss for the val-
ley. Besides working for years beyond when most
retire, Mrs. Dilatush applied her many talents and
energy to several organizations during the past
three decades including Starpoint, Salida Steam
Plant, Hospital Auxiliary and Salida-Aspen Con-
certs. She was named the chamber of commerce
2002 Woman of the Year.
She was dedicated to her church serving faith-
fully in a number of capacities, including cashiering
at the recent Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner.
Her smile and positive attitude brought a ray
of sunshine to all those she happened to meet, for
Mrs. Dilatush knew no strangers.
Our condolences to her family.
– MJB
Commentary
Letters to the editor
Ask officials to say ‘yes’ to Nestlé
Dear Editor:
Yes to Nestlé.
So your readers know up front, we have a
piece of land Nestlé would buy from us if their
project is approved.
Having said that, as a business owner and
20 year-resident of Buena Vista, I would still
be writing this even if we weren’t directly
involved.
In case you haven’t heard, the economy ter-
rible and Chaffee County has been losing jobs
right and left.
Jobs from the Nestlé project, even if tempo-
rary, will equal millions of dollars in wages
that will “turn over” many times in Chaffee
County – perhaps as much as $8-10 million
this year.
The permanent tax revenue of approximately
$80,000 a year will certainly give the county a
much needed boost.
Nestlé doesn’t want to clear cut our forests,
strip mine our land or pump hazardous chemi-
cals through a pipeline. The water they want
to buy is less than 10 percent of what these
two springs produce and this small amount
will be augmented.
This seems like a clean and environmentally
friendly project. When other companies see
how fairly we treat Nestlé, I’m sure other busi-
nesses will also come to Chaffee County.
A couple of the reasons people are against
the Nestlé project is, they say, “bottled water
Punched Backbone to Sand Dunes
Dear Editor:
March 7 Salida’s trail-loving community
showed up in force.
It was impressive and gratifying to see so
many friends and neighbors showing up with
boots and gloves on to help with the effort.
At the beginning of the day we had a short sec-
tion of trail built on the section of Backbone Trail
that would meet with the Sand Dunes Trail.
By around lunchtime, volunteers were finish-
ing the links to Sand Dunes and to the section
of Backbone that was built by volunteers earlier
this winter. It was my wildest dream for the day.
The whole thing got done – we have punched
the Backbone through to Sand Dunes.
The Backbone Trail will someday stretch from
Ute Trail near Piñon Hills to Sweetwater Gulch,
far east of the Calco Plant. I used to think of that
“someday” as 2011, maybe 2010 with some hard
work and a bit of luck. Now I think of “someday”
as later this year.
This updated forecast for success comes from
the support we are seeing from our volunteers
is bad, we should drink tap water” and “plastic
is bad for the earth.”
First, why do so many people think of bottled
water as an alternative to tap water rather
than an addition to tap water? I drink bottled
water if I’m on the road and get thirsty, rather
than soda,
I drink bottled water if I’m at my folks house
because I don’t like the taste of their tap water.
I drink bottled water if I stop at a fast food res-
taurant.
As a matter of fact, when I see communities
devastated by drought, hurricanes, tornados,
war or other disaster, I always see truck loads
of bottled water nourishing the thirsty.
When I’m at my home in Chaffee County I
drink my well water because I like the taste.
Shouldn’t it be my choice, or your choice, if we
want to drink tap or bottled water?
As far as plastic bottles, are these protesters
and protectors of the environment saying no to
all plastic? No Pepsi, Coke, 7-Up or any soda?
How about milk, orange juice, apple juice,
laundry and soap in plastic containers?
This nation and Chaffee County have many
big problems to work on and the type of con-
tainers we use isn’t one of them.
I encourage you to contact your county offi-
cials and ask them to support this project.
Steve Hansen,
Buena Vista
and the incredible support coming from the
City of Salida, Absolute Bikes, and the Bureau
of Land Management.
The Backbone is only one part of the vision
that may be completed this year. More infor-
mation about projects that could be undertak-
en will be out soon.
Check this page for a description of the
vision at http://salidamountaintrails.org/SMT-
plan.html.
Thank you to those who came out. Your pres-
ence, whenever you can afford the time, makes
the efforts of the past few years feel worth-
while. Thank you. Thank you.
Also, I found a battery pack when I was leav-
ing the work site Saturday afternoon. It looks
like it would go into a camera or video camera.
If you think it’s yours, please let me know so I
can get it back to you.
Tom Purvis,
Salida

Street sweeping projects begin March 17
Salida Public Works Depart-
ment personnel will begin
street sweeping projects Mon-
day.
Crews will start at 3 a.m.
sweeping U.S. 50.
Tuesday and Wednesday
workers will sweep downtown
to remove sand in prepara-
tion for the chip seal project.
Citizens are asked to have
all vehicles removed from the
area during these two days.
Regular downtown sweep-
ing will begin April 1 and con-
tinue through Nov. 1.
Sweeping will occur from 4-
6 a.m. with E, F and G Streets
targeted Tuesdays. First, Sec-
ond, Third streets and Sackett
Avenue will be cleaned Fri-
days.
Updated weed plan ensures compliance MARCH MADNESS
by Paul J. Goetz
Mail News Editor
An updated Chaffee Coun-
ty weed management plan
was approved Tuesday dur-
ing the county commissioners’
meeting.
Larry Walker, county weed
manager, said the updated
plan ensures the county is
within compliance for federal,
state and local agencies.
Walker said the county
weed department has a inter-
governmental agreement with
and is paid by Lake County to
also rewrite its management
plan.
County weed manage-
ment includes working with
gravel pit owners and devel-
oping guidelines. Annual
weed inspections at gravel
pits might help slow spread of
some invasive species, Walker
told commissioners.
Elongated mustard was
found last year beside the
highway near the Fremont
and Chaffee county line.
Walker said both counties
are tracking the weed. He
suspects the plant may have
been brought in on a power
company truck.
Walker recommends not
running vehicles into big
patches of weeds.
“If you do, clean the vehicle
as best you can on site and
then wash the vehicle later,”
Walker said.
Another finding last year
was introduction of a single
meadow knapweed in a gar-
den in Piñon Hills subdivi-
sion. The plant likely was
introduced through a wild-
flower seed mix.
Meadow knapweed is simi-
lar to Russian knapweed, a
plant producing its own her-
bicide thus killing native
plants.
Walker said, what’s often
described as an ornamental
flower can be a noxious weed
in disguise.
Legally, greenhouses and
nurseries are not supposed
to sell plants listed upon the
noxious weed list.
“Most nurseries are com-
pliant,” Walker said. “Usually
THE MOUNTAIN MAIL — SALIDA, COLORADO — FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009 — PAGE 3
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Photo by Kevin Hoffman
Salida’s street sweeper stands ready to begin sweeping
719-539-2512
projects Monday. Crews will start at 3 a.m. sweeping U.S. 50.
Tuesday and Wednesday work will begin in downtown.
when we have a problem, it’s
an out-of-state seed company
moisture from native species
with shallower roots. Some
MOVE THE DECIMAL POINT SALE!
with a seed mix with some- native forbes have deeper
thing in it.” roots but grasses are needed
Bring a bag,
Colorado guidelines for to hold the soil. box or, basket
weed management place County weed control prac-
!
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weeds in three categories. tices include herbicides, to...
• Rare species subject to hand pulling and biocontrol,
eradication wherever detect- although biocontrol measures
ed. are often difficult to establish.
• Plant species the county Biocontrol measures
deals with by containment or include grazing, which usual-
eradication. ly takes a few years to accom-
• Species which are wide- plish, and insects – a process Selected used and
spread plants for which con- that includes finding the right new, paperback and
trol is recommended but not insect to adapt to an area. hardcover, books and
required by the state. One example is tamarisk gift items on sale:
“We are in one of the lucki- beetles. They were studied Sat., March 14 -
est areas of the state as far as downstream from Pueblo What used to be
not having a lot of those spe- Reservoir, Walker said. The Sun., March 22 $2.50 becomes
cies,” Walker said. insects successfully destroyed 10-5 Every Day $.25!
The Chaffee and Lake a few tamarisk plants before
county undesirable plant list leaving. 128 F Street What used to be
includes leafy spurge, Russian There are two types of Historic Downtown Salida $14.95 becomes
knapweed, diffuse knapweed, tamarisk beetle – one in the
spotted knapweed, Canada north and one in the south. 539-9629 $1.49!
thistle, dalmation toadflax, The Arkansas River seems
yellow toadflax, musk thistle, to be caught in the middle,
houndstongue, hoary cress, Walker said.
oxeye daisy and scentless Until a tamarisk beetle is Free
chamomile. discovered that will adapt to Admission
Another found in Chaffee the region, it is unlikely they
County include cheat grass. will be used on tamarisk.
With other invasives, those There are small areas in
plants get established beside Chaffee County that have
roads and rangelands, reduc- tamarisk including 24/285
ing production, grazing and junction, Centerville and Pon-
wildlife grazing, Walker said. cha Springs. Tamarisk raises
Most of them are deep root- salt content of soil around it,
ed and aggressive and steal thus killing native species.
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Daily Statistics
Isaac Green, Longfellow Elementary, walks his dog, Spot, in the rain. Salida can expect a
40 percent chance of rain and snow today. High will be near 37 degrees and low around
23. East wind around 5 mph is predicted.
Weather forecast
Conditions as of Thursday Today’s weather
New: none Mostly cloudy
Base: 64 inches
Salida can expect a 40
Conditions: pkd. pwd. percent chance of rain and
No. trails open: 54 of 54
snow. High of 37 degrees
No. lifts open: 4 of 5
and low 23 with a east wind
www.skimonarch.com
around 5 mph predicted.
Monarch
Expect a 50 percent chance
School of snow at Monarch with
calendar a high 26 and low 15. East
wind 10-15 mph predicted.
State weather
Booster Club
Western Colorado can
for the Arts fund-raiser
expect a 20 percent chance
www.salida.k12.co.us of afternoon rain. Mostly
cloudy, with a high 54 and
low 30. Northwest wind 5-10
mph predicted.
Denverites can expect
mostly cloudy conditions
Medical Report with a 30 percent chance of
Date: March 11 snow. High in the lower 40s
a high 58 and low 30. South-
east wind 5-10 expected.
Sunday will be partly sunny
with a high 57 and low 35.
Northern Colorado can
expect a sunny sky Saturday
with a high 54 and low 34.
Southwest wind at 6 mph
predicted. Sunday will be
partly cloudy with a high 55
and low 29. Expect a 10 per-
cent chance of rain.
Mostly sunny in southern
Colorado Saturday with a
high 53 and low 28. South-
east wind 5-10 expected.
Sunday will be mostly sunny
with a high 64 and low 35.
Breezy, west wind 5-25 mph.
March 12 Statistics
High: 61
Precipitation:
(Measurement taken at 8 p.m.)
Obituaries
James Robert Hicks
James Robert Hicks, 43,
died March 7, 2009, in Cañon
City.
Mr. Hicks was born in Ala-
mosa Jan. 31, 1966, to James
and Caraleane (Bridwell)
Hicks. He grew up in Salida,
before moving to Cañon City.
He was a decorated mem-
ber of the Fremont County
Sheriffs Department. He
enjoyed the outdoors, wood-
working, and time with family
and friends.
He was preceded in death
by his mother and grandpar-
ents, Viola and Richard Rich-
James Robert Hicks
ardson.
Survivors include his sons, of Pueblo; nieces and neph-
Gregg Hicks of Wildomar, ews, Douglas and Evan Hicks
Calif., Jeromie (Kelle) Bon- of Colorado, Stephanie and
gard of Denver and Adam Chris Houle of Arizona, Mon-
Bongard of Temecula, Calif.; ica, Carlee and Keith Leroux
grandson, Aiden Bongard; of Colorado, Jacob, Josh and
step-father, Robert Leroux Joseph Craiger of Colorado
of Lamar; brothers, Larry and Tabitha Bryant of Texas.
(Diana) Hicks of Centennial At his request, no services
and Duane Leroux of Lamar; will be held. Arrangements
sisters, Tammy Houle of Phoe- were through Holt Family
nix, Ariz., and Starla Leroux Funeral Home in Cañon City.
Delores Marie (Cole) Munson
Delores Marie (Cole) Mun- Corbett and Ryan Corbett;
son, 78, died March 11, 2009, great-grandchildren, Blake,
at Lutheran Medical Center Callum, Jayden and several
in Wheat Ridge. She spent sisters, brothers, nieces and
the last 20 years in Denver.
nephews.
She was born March 20,
She served and loved Jesus
1930, in Brownell, Kan., to Christ with all of her heart.
Samuel and Myrtle (Green) She was loved and will be
Cole.
Mrs. Munson was preceded
missed by family and friends.
Viewing will be from noon
in death by her parents and
to 2 p.m. March 14, 2009, at
several brothers and sisters.
Lewis and Glenn Funeral
Survivors include her
Home in Salida.
daughters and their hus-
Funeral services will be at
bands, Cynthia (David) Men-
ard, Pamela (Mike) Graham 2 p.m. March 14, 2009, at the
and Farri (Bill) Corbett; funeral home. Interment will
grandchildren, Michael Men- follow in Fairview Cemetery,
Salida.
ard, Jennifer Hildebrand,
Jessica Balderson, Har- Arrangements are with
Lewis and Glenn Funeral
Low: 21 land Steppig, Travis Brew-
er, Danielle Brewer, Sean Home in Salida.
none

and low in the upper 20s.

Patients admitted: 6
Patients discharged:
Births:
7
1
A 50 percent chance of
snow in southern Colorado.
High 36 and low 20 with a
March. Prcp.:
March Avg. Prcp.:
none
.70 Funeral notice
Prcp. to date: .20
Deaths:
Patients remaining: 20
0
north wind 5-10 mph expect- Avg. Jan.-March.: 1.33
Elvira Coster Bratton
Total out-patients: 121 ed. Because of an illness in vice will be rescheduled
Average high: 51.8
Extended forecast Average low: 20.6 the family, The March 13, later.
Expect a slight chance of 2009, graveside service Arrangements are with
Lotto Numbers precipitation in Salida Sat- for Elvira Coster Bratton Lewis and Glenn Funeral
(Wednesday)
No one matched all six num- urday with a high 49 and Buena Vista Statistics was cancelled. The ser- Home in Salida.
bers. Wednesday’s estimated
annuitized jackpot will be $1.5 low 22. Southeast wind at 5 March 12
million.
mph predicted. A 20 percent High: 53 Low: 17
3-18-21-22-31-40
Cash 5 (Wednesday)
3-13-20-21-24
chance of snow Sunday with
a high 49 and low 22. Breezy,
west wind 10-20 mph.
March 13 Statistics For the record
Sunrise: 7:18 An error occurred in half-brother is named
3-7-13-34-47 (30) Western Colorado will be Sunset: 7:08 the March 10 Mountain Benjamin, not Kurtis.
mostly sunny Saturday with Length of day: 12:20 Mail. New born Alexis Incorrect information was
Cathrine Marie Pitney’s received.
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