The Cortez Middle School Band would like to sincerely thank the very generous outpouring of support from the residents of Cortez during the bands recent instrument drive. Eleven new and used instruments were donated as well as several generous monetary gifts. Donations are still being accepted. Thank you to the following people who donated to the band: Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Haukeness, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Allmon, Mr. & Mrs. Don Koch, Ms. Reese Muller, Mr. James P. Price, Ms. Janice Saunders, Ms. Carol Percy, Ms. Anne Current, Ms. Harriet Duran, and Mr. Roger Weitzenkamp.