Photo by Pat Sunderland

Adventure’s First Stop

Maverik opened at the corner of Highways 50 and 92 Wednesday, Jan. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free food samples and discounted gas prices that fueled a price war with Bradley’s across the street. The 4,600-square-foot convenience store will be open 24 hours a day and is managed by Clyde Wright (pictured with the scissors). The Maverik chain is expanding rapidly through the western states of Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.

All persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $7,000 (per owner, per county) on Jan. 1, 2013 are required to report the personal property to the assessor by April 15. Personal property declaration schedules have been mailed to every person, business, or company known to own, possess, or control taxable personal property in the county.

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The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual meeting. Each year at the banquet, the small, medium and large Businesses of the Year and a Volunteer of the Year are recognized by the chamber membership.

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Photo by Pat Sunderland Marion Lewis has worked with dogs since she was a young girl growing up in Germany. She shares her extensive experience through private and group sessions at Falkenhof Canines.Marion Lewis, owner of Falkenhof Canines, is throwing a party to celebrate the grand opening of her new training facility on California Mesa west of Delta.

Refreshments, door prizes, demonstrations, displays and more are planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26.

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