SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 IInn rreevviieeww ...... A number of newsworthy RR II OO BB LL AA NN CC OO events took place in Rio Blanco County during 2014, including the dem - olition of the old Meeker Elementary School, which will be repurposed as the new county jus - tice center. For other June-December happen - ings in 2014, see the Hera ld Tim es Year in Review, which begins Page 1A and con - tinues on pages 3A, 6A and 8A in today’s edition. Volume 130, Number 22 I January 8, 2015 I theheraldtimes.com County officials to be sworn in to office Tuesday morning By SEAN M cMAHON ment officer and 38 years as a law term in office as county commission - Amick said she will complete her am forever indebted to them,” she remain in office for the past 12 years [email protected] enforcement officer in the county, er; Renae Nielson, who is entering duties by swearing in new Clerk and said. “I will certainly miss the daily and to the voters who had confidence starting when he was a police officer her sixth term in office as county; Recorder Campbell, then Campbell interaction with the people of Rio in me. I must say I enjoyed it. I RBC I A new slate of elected with Meeker Police Department. Jonathan “Leif” Joy as county sur - will issue the oaths of office to the Blanco County and the kindness believe I can see a lot of good in peo - Rio Blanco County officials will be Replacing Amick will be Boots veyor; and Albert Krueger as county other county officials. you’ve extended to me over the ple, and that has helped me out. sworn into office Tuesday, marking Campbell, who has been an assistant coroner. “I want to thank the public for years. It has been an honor and privi - “I have also worked with some the end of county service by two in the clerk’s office since 2007, and The swearing-in ceremony will allowing me to be your county lege to serve you.” great people, and without good long-standing officials who both replacing Woodruff will be Anthony be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in the clerk,” Amick said. “The various Amick also pointed out that her deputies and good staff in the office, stepped down at the end of their cur - Mazzola, who has served as chief second-floor lobby in the Rio Blanco responsibilities of the office have chief deputy, Jackie Brennan, has no job is easy,” he said. “My staff has rent terms. investigator for the 9th Judicial County Courthouse. The public is often been very challenging, but I’ve served with her since April 1991, and been invaluable and I couldn’t have Rio Blanco County Clerk and District Attorney’s Office. welcome to attend. been fortunate to share in those chal - is retiring on Jan. 16. done it all without people like Recorder Nancy Amick decided to The county officials to be sworn In addition to those who will be lenges with some wonderful peo - “Together, we’ve been in the Undersheriff Mike Joos, just to name not seek re-election after 24 years in into office on Tuesday include: Boots sworn in Tuesday, County Treasurer ple—my incredible staff and a roster election ‘trenches’ through 40 elec - one of many who were highly valu - office and more than 30 years in the Campbell, who will replace Amick Karen Arnold and her deputy, of amazing election judges. tions,” Amick said. “It’s been quite able to me and to Rio Blanco County. clerk and recorder’s office. Sheriff Si after eight years in the county clerk Rhonna Waldref, were, by state “Our successful elections over the battle at times.” “I am very proud of the officers Woodruff is stepping down after 12 and recorder’s office, Shawn Bolton, statute, sworn into office on Dec. 31, the past 24 years can be attributed to Woodruff said, “I really feel in the sheriff’s office,” he said. “And years as the county’s top law enforce - who will be beginning his second prior to the start of the new year. their dedication to the process, and I indebted to those who helped me I wish them well.” Meeker woman wins White River Museum offers something for competition, awards everyone; exhibits show life in early days for her dancing at sea By SARAH WALTON By SEAN M cMAHON received a perfect 30 for our waltz, Special to the Herald Times [email protected] and we won the cruise championship over four other couples,” she said. “I RBC I Visitors to Meeker’s White River Museum seem MEEKER I Elaine Jordan received a lovely gold star paper - to find a favorite piece or area that takes them back to a dif - enjoys her dancing, and she is good weight and a photograph of the entire ferent time and place, when and where they are filled with enough at it that she won a cruise line cast. the wonder of what life was like for the area’s pioneers. competition tied to Dancing with the “Imagine my surprise in October, The museum offers something of interest to everyone, Stars, including making it to the when I received an email inviting me including children and adults. Its focus is on local history of finals for the competition. to participate in the Champions’ the White River region and it offers a collection of all things Jordan said Holland America Cruise from Dec. 6 to 13,” she said. relating to the pioneers of the White River Valley. The muse - Line’s partnership with “Dancing “I received a free seven-day cruise to um has thousands of artifacts and collectibles on display. with the Stars” television series fea - the Caribbean aboard the ms The museum is open seven days a week. Although tures the competition during their Westerdam. Holland America had admission to the museum is free, donations are accepted and sailing season, when guests dance chosen 15 dancers from the 500 encouraged. with shipboard professionals and cruise champions to be the finalists One can also support the museum by joining the Rio compete in the main show lounge for on the Champions Cruise. Each per - Blanco County Historical Society, and the RBCHS’s annual other cruise guests. son represented one of the 15 membership drive is going on at this time. Jordan took a cruise in September Holland America ships in the fleet. The museum opened the doors at its current location at from Boston to Montreal, Que., “I represented the ms Maasdam 565 Park St. in 1957. The two log buildings that house the Canada, aboard Holland America’s and received a T-shirt with ‘ms museum date back to 1880. ms Westerdam. Couples were inter - Maasdam’ on the front and ‘Dancing The museum counts more than 3,000 guests annually. viewed and judged by a panel of With the Stars at Sea’ on the back.” Last summer, the museum hosted folks from 45 states and judges as they do on the television The 15 guests and their profes - 13 countries. In 2013, the museum hosted 3,145 visitors, show, Jordan said. The audience vote sional shipboard dance partners per - Pictured here are is counted by a decibel meter for their there were 3,318 guests in 2012, and there were 3,607 visi - two of the favorite tors in 2011 applause. exhibits at the White See DANCING , Page 3A “We have visitors from all over the world; they seem to River Museum in “My partner, Christian, and I come from everywhere,” curator Ardith Douglas said. Meeker. Above is an Douglas moved to Meeker in 1970 with her husband and 1887 high chair that two daughters, and she has been at the museum for the last was made into a 25 years. stroller. At left is a One of Douglas’ favorite exhibits is the 1887 high two-headed calf born chair/stroller. in 1934 with a rare In addition to the many static displays, the White River birth defect. It lived for six hours. These Museum hosts numerous field trips each year. In 2014, are just a couple of school buses came from as far away as Yampa. the several hundreds A favorite exhibit among the kids visiting the museum is of items on display the child-sized barber chair circa 1918-1920. Hop’s Barber seven days a week Shop was the original home of the chair. at the museum, Also displayed is a collection of antique toys that which is currently includes fire trucks and dolls. holding a member - ship drive. SARAH WALTON See MUSEUM , Page 9A Year in Review: Looking back at end of 2014 Special to the Herald Times uncontested candidates. achievement on April 22, 2014. itoring equipment is currently not I Almost a year into his role as I The Rio Blanco County Cup is working and therefore fluoride cannot RBC I This week we will look at Rangely School District superintend - displayed in front of the score sheets, be added to the water system. news and events that took place ent, Matt Scoggins says with certainty which document the closest contest in I Chris Cagle brought folks to between June and December 2014. that he loves his job and feels some eight years of play between golfers their feet several times during his elements have improved under his from Meeker and Cedar Ridges Golf headlining performance at the Range I Tuesday’s election day leadership. Without hesitation he adds Course in Rangely. Rangely displayed Call concert on Saturday night. belonged to the Republicans in Rio that the job involves plenty of work, the cup for a year but have yet to win Equally enjoyable was the opening Blanco County as they had at least a that the district has its challenges and in Meeker, which is where the 2014 band, Damsel. Cagle’s performance couple of contested races while the that he himself has room to improve. tournament was played and where the centered on patriotism, fatherhood and county Democrats had none. I The Department of the Air cup will remain until next year. the family, which was the right chord I Nevertheless, there is an indicator in Force awarded the Air Force Town of Meeker water opera - to play on the 238th birthday of the COURTESY PHOTO even uncontested races as to how pop - Achievement Medal (his second Oak tions supervisor Tobey Willey recent - United States. The Oklahoman made Meeker’s Elaine Jordan and her professional partner Christian won ular a candidate is when votes Leaf Cluster) to Staff Sgt. Kyle T. ly informed the Meeker Board of their ship’s ‘Dancing With the Stars at Sea’ competition on the received are measured against other Pittman on May 10 for outstanding Trustees that the town’s fluoride mon - See REVIEW , Page 3A Holland America line.
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District and state officers have been invited, and also present will be a service officer to answer questions. Also present will be Edward T. Aitken Sr., sur - geon, with the VFW Department of Colorado. All veterans are invit - ed. County retirement party Friday RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will host a retirement party on Friday for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan. Amick is retiring Jan. 13 and Brennan is retiring Jan. 16. The party is open to the public to share cake and punch. The cel - ebration will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday in the Clerk’s and Wildlife was out Recorder’s Office at the county courthouse in Meeker. enjoying the weather on Saturday east of Historical society annual meeting Sunday EMeLeKkerE. ItNwJaOs oY ne RBC | The annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical of the few sunny Society will be held Sunday in Richards Hall at St. James Episcopal days to be taken in TreHcenEtlyG. IOt sOeeDms Church in Meeker. that these seven On the agenda are elections for new officers as well as some elk and two exciting reports. Attendees, if they plan on eating, are asked to bring WturkEeyAs,TfaHr lEefRt, ... a salad or dessert to share, and the board is providing chili, soups didn’t mind each and bread. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the church hall, locat - other’s company ed at 368 4th Street. Everyone is welcome. about 10 miles up County Road 8. Foot clinic in Meeker set for Tuesday SEAN MCMAHON MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will offer its monthly foot clinic at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Pines Apartments, 875 Water St., in Meeker. A certified nurse assistant will trim toenails, provide skin care and check blood pressures. Persons found to have circulatory or foot RBCHS seeks younger members during drive problems will be referred to a physician. By ELLENE MEECE group also visited the Walbridge District. This camp, “History In Your ects, historic site restoration and just Please call 878-9265 to schedule an appointment. Special to the Herald Times Wing with the RBCHS to present a Own Backyard,” has provided about anything that requires abun - patriotic program. numerous heritage experiences for dant energy. Redi Services will discard Christmas trees RBC I Youth is very much a The young people in the Meeker our younger generations to learn Definitely to be mentioned, the Arts and Culture Council have added about ranching, pioneer life, rural RBCHS Board of Directors has MEEKER | vital part of the Rio Blanco County Since it is time to take down your Christmas tree, Historical Society. Even though sen - their talent several times and were schools, the wilderness, homestead young blood. Even though the dedi - Redi Services of Meeker will help customers get rid of their ior adults make up the largest per - enthusiastically applauded for their living and our historic landmarks. cated board also boasts of long-time Christmas trees. Redi Services will dispose of your tree if you are centage of the membership, young skits in the Rural School Days pres - The RBCHS aspires to form a experience, it has younger descen - already on their route. Those customers with trees to discard are people are closely tied to many pro - entation, showcasing three school Youth Venturing Program this year, a dants of pioneers on the board as asked to place the tree next to your trash bin. Redi Services cannot grams, outreaches and efforts. teacher romances recorded in Rio subsidiary of the Scouts. One of the well, carrying the torch, faithfully take any trees longer than seven feet in height. The 50-plus group gives RBCHS Blanco County history. lines in the Venturing Code is: “I will involved in all aspects of the organi - the foundation to connect roots, but Each year at Range Call and the treasure my American heritage and zation. Children invited to join 4-H Cloverbuds the younger generation provides the 4th of July celebration, the historical will do all I can to preserve and While the quarterly meetings MEEKER | life blood and reason to carry the cul - society re-enacts the legendary bank enrich it.” Through this intern pro - may be attended with more gray hair The Meeker 4-H Cloverbud program invites children tural heritage forward. robbery of 1896. A large group of the gram, the historical society hopes to than not, the life blood of the ages 5-7 to come experience scrapbooking, art and crafts, photogra - Two years ago, when RBCHS actors are young characters. Taking engage local youth in research, younger generation is very much phy, cake decorating, baking, leathercraft, gardening, nature, camp - launched its Pennies Plus Project, their role very seriously, they dress docent activities and historic educa - involved. ing, animals and much, much more! The Cloverbuds will begin on placing coffee cans all over town to in period costume and help the adults tion to do just that. This coming year, the board Wednesday. For more information contact the CSU Extension Office be filled with pennies and other act out the scenes of that eventful The RBCHS is always indebted hopes to continue increasing the at 970-878-9490. change to pay off the “This is What I day. to the youth volunteers who take involvement of the younger genera - Remember” book loan, a very young In the summer, RBCHS hosts a time from their busy lives to help the tion to join ranks in “Preserving the citizen in town, Sarah Rose Welle, History Camp at the museum in part - organization in fundraising efforts, Past for our Future.” After all, the began diligently soliciting pennies to nership with the ERBM Recreation museum organization, media proj - young blood is the future. help the organization meet its goal. New hospital seeks art Her consistent donation trips to the museum earned her a celebrated walk to the bank to deposit a wagon full of change, with police escort and from local/area artists all. She was also awarded a Junior Ambassador certificate at the follow - Special to the Herald Times wildlife, fishing, agriculture and the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, ing quarterly meeting. And the entire NEW MEEKER I Pioneers Medical etc.” organization had glowing accolades for her and many others who helped LOC Center would like to showcase the Those who are interested are FamilyFFamiamillyy IceIce ATION works of local artists at the new hos - asked to send a photo of the art us get completely out of debt. pital when it opens later this year. object to [email protected] One of the trends in the past three Margie Joy, executive director of as a JPEG file. years has been the historic presenta - tions that have been open to the pub - FishingFishinngg DayDaayy the Pioneers Medical Center Please indicate the type of art, Don’t know howow to ice fish or have Foundation, said, “If you have art - such as photo or painting, etc., lic. Many of these are performed work relevant to the White River include the finished size of the with the assistance of area young any supplies?s? Not to worry, the Colorado Parksrks area, please contact me (970-878- object, such as 8x10 photo, quilt people to showcase area heritage. 9317) to find out how your artwork size, etc., include a short three- or One such highlight was the and Wildlife will be partneringg with ERBM Recreationcreation can be permanently displayed at the four-sentence description of the art Honoring Our Military presentation & Park Districtrict to help teach people how to icece fish, new Pioneers Medical Center.” and include the artist’s name, phone where five young men, junior high The deadline to submit the art is number and email address. through high school, wore the uni - provide equipmentment for the day,, and give an educationalucational Jan. 31. “We appreciate our local artists forms of our veterans and portrayed “PMC would like to incorporate sharing their talent,” Joy said. “All these esteemed soldiers. This same presentation on fish and theirr environment. Licensesicenses local art from area artists into the art will be reviewed, and, if selected, new medical facility,” Joy said. “We the art will be recognized as a dona - are requiredd for those 16 yearsars and older whoho plan are seeking donations of photogra - tion. The artist will be given credit phy, paintings, quilts, sculptures, next to where their art is displayed to fish. The Meeker Lions Clubub will be cookingg a free etc., that depict and are relevant to and the artist will be recognized on MEEKER the White River area; scenery, the donor wall.” READY MIX lunch! Come visit us at the tentnt to enter drawingsngs for a 878-3671CONCRETE chance to winn some really coolol items! Drawingsgs will be at 3:00pm,pm, must be presentsent to win. ERBMBM Read us online @ theheraldtimes.com Fresh • Local Competitive Recreation & ParkP District will notn provide transportation.portation. The event is weather dependent.ent. If the ice is deemed unsafe, thee event will be cancelled.ancelled. 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Nineteen Hurricanes ed on the southeast corner of Main and For Your Life 5K held in Meeker on participated in the event and many fin - Fifth streets. The addition, located east July 4, and almost 90 entered the 5K ished in the top 10. Angelina of the current library, is being enlarged Color Run in Rangely. Meeker’s race Fortunato, Ezekiel Gianinetti, Aguirre for a classroom in the front of the was won by Rangely graduate Jackson and Ryann Mergelman all building, which is the north end of the William Scoggins for the third year in raced in the eight-and-under division new construction, and will have a a row. Andrew Dorris (who, along at the Western Slope Championships. courtyard with a stage, planters and a with his twin brother, Anthony, will I Deena Norell, a 2014 graduate fountain on the south end of the addi - turn 10 on Saturday) won the 5K of Meeker High School, was inter - tion. Meeker librarian Mike Bartlett Color Run in Rangely. Austin Russell, viewed in a feature article about said the project is set for completion in who will be a sophomore next year at Bbreuakawsay yropingstitlued “mWhiz Kmids” eSeprtembfer. or RBC Meeker High School, finished fourth in Spin to Win Rodeo magazine and I Bill deVergie, the district overall and 5-year-old Orion Musser competed in the National High School wildlife manager for Colorado Parks feels like he is No. 1 as he finishes in Rodeo Finals rodeo last week in Rock and Wildlife (CPW) in Meeker front of Cherlynn Muxlow. Springs, Wyo. Norell was quoted as acknowledged Friday that bears and I Rio Blanco County is not cur - saying her dad, Dee, is her main influ - lions have made a couple of appear - HEATHER ZADRA rently issuing same-sex marriage ence and she likes roping at home ances close to residences and busi - Bicycles parked outside Parkview Elementary School in Rangely represented just a segment of the near - licenses, Rio Blanco County Clerk because her “Dad’s always here, he’s nesses in Rangely and Meeker. ly 300 Rangely children who participated in National Hike/Bike to School Day on Oct. 8. More than 90 Nancy Amick said Monday. always helping me and he’s always I preschool and kindergarten-aged children, 80 elementary children and 120 middle and high school stu - Sure, it’s July, which to some making it fun but serious at the same See REVIEW , Page 6A dents joined in the annual activity, the second annual event for the RE-4 district. feels like summer is half over. Strictly time.” speaking, however, the gardening sea - I In a letter to the editor, Dr. Bob son is still young, which leaves plenty Dorsett, a favorite and long-time sci - of time to join Rangely Community ence instructor at Meeker High School Gardens many activities. explains that he and the Meeker I The “Save Our Track Walk-A- School District could not agree to Thon, held July 5 in Meeker in an terms for him to return to MHS and effort to raise funds to repair the run - that he will not be back next year. DANCING: Continued from Page 1A additional functions, including a cocktail party where all participants formed and competed in the main were presented with beautiful watch - show lounge for guests as well as es that had “Dancing with the Stars at dance pros and celebrities from the Sea” imprinted on the face. television show. “All of us participated in the Joining the cruise to perform in a finale and were on stage for the con - special show were two-time DWTS fetti cannons and craziness with champion Kym Johnson and pro awarding the mirror ball trophy, dancers Sharna Burgess and Artem which is a replica of the DWTS tro - Chigvitsev. phy as seen on TV with “at Sea” Also performing were aJctoresrs daaddned. wins prizes 16.5 oz. Western Family 10 ct. Western Family Sabrina Bryan and television person - The cruise visited the eastern 24 oz. Western Family Marinara or ality Carson Kressley. Caribbean, sailing roundtrip from Added events on the cruise Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ports of call Cake Mix Hot Cocoa Mix Spaghetti Sauce included a special fashion show fea - were: Half Moon Cay, which is turing glamorous show costumes, a Holland America’s private island in chance to meet dance pros and the Bahamas; St. Thomas, a U.S. celebrities, have pictures taken with Virgin Island; San Juan, Puerto Rico; $ $ them and to collect autographs. and Grand Turk Island in the Turks “I danced a waltz with Ian, and and Caicos. 89¢ 4for 5 4for 5 our judges were the cruise director “My daughter, Denise, went with named Jonathan, Kym Johnson and me, and we were joined by my sister Artem Chigvintsev,” Jordan said. and two of my nieces,” Jordan said. Come in and check out our delicious “We received some very nice compli - “We had a wonderful time with the GGRROOCCEERRYY ments on our dance and received two competition, and the people were all lunchSPecials nines and a 10—which came from very friendly. The cruise itself was 9 oz. 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Skiing requires money tree; museum impresses; sports return By SEAN M cMAHON Division, the first military unit to or $15 now costs way and about nine elk just about I was once-again educated to museum in a while, or, if you have [email protected] enter Italy near Monte Cassino. roughly $100 or the same distance—all cows with the ways of the Western Slope to never been to the museum, it won’t Anyway, I grew up skiing. I more for a 16- the exception of a single 2x2 young realize just how many turkeys there take long to realize what a treasure just looked out my window and was used to paying $8 per day for a ouncer. bull. are in the area. the museum is to the Meeker area you know what I didn’t see? ski lift ticket at the smaller areas I haven’t But the real surprise of the I spent a lot of time in Rio and really pretty much all of Rio Not in any direction did I see a and between $12 and $16 at the been back to weekend was with the turkeys. Blanco County as a child, and I Blanco County. Isingle tree with money growing larger places like Aspen. Aspen since the Many times during drives remembered the area for its great The winter is a good time for from the branches. I didn’t notice I moved to Aspen for three late 1970s, so it through the mountains I have seen fishing, for the large numbers of locals to visit the museum, where any bills hanging from the trees years, starting in 1973, when ski may be this com - turkeys, usually three or four at a deer and elk, even for the foxes there is no need to hurry through during the summer, either. But lift tickets were about $18 per day ing yeFar, wRhenOI M MY WtimeI; nNeverDmorOe thaWn that.. .. and waterfowl. the treasures contained within, and someone must know where they and when I left in 1976, tickets can get going early one day, have On Saturday, driving up County But if this area isn’t one of the it is a peaceful journey back into are. were up to about $20 a day. lunch in Aspen and then return Road 8, we spotted more than 100 best in Colorado for turkey hunt - local time without having to battle I was quite a good skier when I I about fell out of my chair in safely to Glenwood Springs or turkeys in about a 10-mile stretch, ing—and I haven’t even heard of the throngs of people who visit the was younger, having grown up in the living room last week when the Meeker for the night. That way, I and more than half of those were any locals who go hunting for museum during the summer. Colorado Springs, about two miles Denver TV channels were may be able to make the trip to on the highway or within five or 10 turkey—I would like to know I I I from Ski Broadmoor. That is where announcing that places like Aspen, Aspen a bit more often. feet of the roadway. where there are more. I have had my fill of college I learned to ski, and I even remem - Vail and Copper Mountain were But for skiing to be on the There were several times we We hear all about the fishing football—almost—during the past ber that the first time I skied there going to raise their lift ticket prices increase again as it was in the ‘70s saw 10 or 12 turkeys in one group, and the bear, deer and elk hunting two weeks. I’ve seen enough col - was on the same night in—I on Jan. 1 to $179 a day per lift and ‘80s is more than I can con - and, it seemed, they were present in the county, but we may be miss - lege bowl games to last me for a believe—1961, that Cassius Clay ticket and that Breckenridge had ceive. about every 100 or 200 hundred ing the boat when it comes to year, except I can’t wait for the (Mohammad Ali) fought and already raised its ticket prices to Can you imagine what it would yards. I had never even thought turkeys. Sounds like another item national championship game on defeated Sunny Liston for the the same neighborhood. cost a family of five to ski every about going turkey hunting, but to promote that would bring more Monday night. heavyweight championship of the Skiing never was a real cheap day for a week and to spend a knowing there are as many turkeys out-of-area hunters to our corner of Due to various places and vari - world. There is still a question sport since you had to buy the long week in an Aspen condominium? I up that highway, I am starting to the world. And it might even bring ous times, favorite teams over the regarding whether Ali hit Liston for johns, the gloves, a hat, ski boots, can’t either! have second thoughts. more local hunters out to extend years have been Colorado, the knockout or if Liston took a ski poles, goggles and, of course, So I will just enjoy the good— There were very few toms in and expand their local hunting sea - Colorado State, Wyoming, dive. the skis. but getting older—memories of a the group or at least their beards sons. Arkansas and Arizona. But I have It cost $4 for a lift ticket from 6 I used to catch grief from some couple of great years, then just weren’t very apparent. The hens gotten where I really enjoy watch - to 9 p.m., and Ski Broadmoor had friends wondering where my fami - have to use my imagination regard - were out in high numbers. I I I ing Oregon with Heisman Trophy one and a half runs—one from top ly got all the money so I could ing what it would take to do the On Sunday, we drove south on winner Marcus Mariota, and I to bottom and a half run from top afford to ski as much as I did. same thing today. Highway 13, which was surround - As the front page story in would really like to see the Ducks to midway. My parents were not wealthy After all, I just can’t find any of ed by some fairly deep snow all the today’s Herald Times tells us, the win the national title. I really got into skiing and went folks, but they did whatever they those money trees people talk way to Rifle. White River Museum in Meeker is It will also be a delight to see somewhere almost every weekend, could so I could go skiing. I started about. I have heard many times that a pretty impressive body of work. the Broncos back on the field this be it Breckenridge, Winter Park, with a well-used pair of skis, boots Highway 13 is tops or near the top Not only is the museum con - weekend, when they hopefully Loveland, Ski Broadmoor or occa - and poles, so the only real expense I I I in Colorado for the number of tained within the old garrison defeat the Indianapolis Colts for sionally (rarely) to Aspen or Vail. was the lift ticket. deer/vehicle accidents. Yet, I have walls, the actual collection of the second time this season. This continued for many years, and Strangely enough, I had been Even the wildlife in the area never seen deer along that road goodies contained within is mighty It will also be great to see I have skied all over the United thinking this year of trying my luck enjoyed the weekend weather. with the exception of the day I impressive. Meeker and Rangely high schools States and Europe. again at skiing. We’re not that far It seems they found the 40- moved here nearly two years ago. From old printing equipment to back in action for basketball and I really wanted to be on the from Aspen, Vail, Copper degree often-sunny weather a That day we spotted about three old furnishings and attire to a rare wrestling and see the seasons U.S. Olympic Ski Team, and, after Mountain or a number of the small - pleasant break. does alongside the road. two-headed calf and an original revving up again at Colorado moving to Aspen in 1973, was able er areas, and figured all I would Getting out to take a couple of But with the snow everywhere, stagecoach, there is just a huge col - Northwest Community College. to ski almost daily with U.S. need would be a lift ticket and a different rides on both days was I figured I might get lucky and see lection of “stuff” relative to our Sports, thankfully, are mostly a Olympic Team members under rented pair of skis. quite nice after so many really cold a deer or maybe even a lone elk or history. The White River Museum year-round activity. But playoffs head coach Bob Beatty and and Well, to make a long story and dreary days. And with the two. is a must-see for anyone at all and holiday breaks can make for assistant Rip McManus, who I got short, I am not going to try skiing exception of a brief but heavy Nothing. interested in this part of Colorado. drab times. to know in 1961, when he was a again after learning the price of ski snow just above Lake Avery, it was But heading back to Meeker, on The museum is also in middle Welcome back to action, teams, sergeant with the Fort Carson lift prices, finding out that a decent sunny and, as I said, the wildlife the west side of Highway 13, not of a membership drive, which, of and here’s to hoping for winning Mountain Rescue Team, which condo costs a minimum of $350 a was out and about. five miles out of Rifle, there was a course, helps to keep the museum times. began during World War II at night and, checking around, finding Just on County Road 8 alone on field with at least 30 more turkeys running and allows for improve - Go Broncos, Spartans, Camp Hale, Colo., and which was out that a great steak or prime rib, Saturday, my wife and I saw about enjoying their day feeding in a sin - ments and new exhibits. Cowboys and Panthers! Welcome originally the 10th Mountain for which I used to pay about $12 20 deer within 50 feet of the high - gle field. If you haven’t been to the back! LE"ERS TO THE EDITOR MEEKER RANGELY Rangely responds to munity, local businesses and everyone although it could take up to several School Lunch Menu School Lunch Menu else for the donations for my stem cell months to get the full benefits. resident’s health rejuvenation. I can’t thank you all enough for needs I want to thank the Rangely Elks your generosity. It is greatly appreci - WEEK OF JAN. 12-15, 2015 WEEK OF JAN. 12-15, 2015 Lodge for setting up the fund-raising ated. Dear Editor: Mon. Jan. 12 - Fajita Chix Nachos, Corn, Fruit Cup, Salsa, Mon. Jan. 12 - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Hot drawing. I also want to thank the peo - Jennifer Goddard Milk Roll, Fruit/Veggie Bar, Milk/Water I want to thank the Rangely com - ple for donating the gun and EMC for Rangely donating the TV, and for those who Tues. 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And while committed the same transgression So maybe there is a worthwhile Aug. 7, allowing eligible vet - I can empathize more with Dr. it’s an unknown I’ve been unwilling to forgive in oth - return in making resolutions, even if erans to elect to use non- This early in the new year, print Lahey’s exploration of deep-seated for another ers. Do that often enough and convic - it’s just in the failing of them. In our Veterans Administration and digital media can’t say enough assumptions that doom our goals to decade or two tion sets in. It becomes much easier to everyday lives, though, failure is less health care for a period of up about resolutions. On ABC News, it’s failure—and getting to their root if how our children let go of other people’s missteps. about resolutions and more about tak - to three years, based either the science behind achieving them, we’re to effect true change—this year will turn out, I’m Getting it wrong also helps me ing risks. When we chance more, we on the distance a veteran while Time.com warns us of the pit - I’m more interested in the failures a different person focus on reasonable goals that I can lose more, which can be one of the lives from a VA facility or if he falls that destroy them. themselves because it’s difficulty and now than I was attain. Exercise more? Be kinder to best things that can happen to us. or she is experiencing a wait Some outlets, interested in the error, not trying harder to be good, eight years ago, others? Been there, tried all that and Risks I wouldn’t have dared to take time beyond the 30-day stan - more complex reasons that cause that can turn us into better versions of when we had our Heather Zadra failed. But thanks to plenty of practice as a teen—for fear I would demon - dard. more than 90 percent of New Year’s ourselves. As a young woman who first son. learning what doesn’t work, I’m strate incompetency or weakness— It is important to know resolutions to fail, examine types of believed I did most things pretty well Mistakes have developing small strategies that do. have helped me, in my 30s, to love that the Access, Choice and goals more likely to succeed than until I became a small fish in the big - made me confront weaknesses I Just chasing kids adds up to 4,000 or people more deeply, to forgive more Accountability Act does not others (see Quartz.com’s December ger ponds of college and graduate hadn’t known existed, let alone need - so steps a day, and that’s something. freely and to try things that don’t provide guaranteed health interview of Harvard Education school, I shunned failure most of my ed to be dealt with. Getting up 30 minutes before my chil - come naturally or easily to me. Even care coverage or an unlimit - Professor Lisa Lahey, who explains early adult life. What’s more, my mess-ups have dren do to read and pray helps me to when I’ve done it all less than per - ed medical benefit. technical versus adaptive goals. It’s Now, in my 30s, I believe failure given me empathy for other people’s be kinder during the high-stress fectly. A veteran’s eligibility must worth a read). is where it’s at. failures. motions of preparing for school. There’s still plenty I’m not will - be verified. Advance authori - But with 20-something adoles - Part of this belated understanding All too often, I’ve held grudges These are little things, not even reso - ing to do. There’s even more that I zation from the VA is also cent and adult holiday seasons under stems from becoming a parent. against friends or acquaintances for lutions, really. But unless I’d tried— get wrong. But failure isn’t nearly as required. my belt, I find talk of resolutions year Nothing puts you in the position of some perceived or actual offense. and made a mess of—changing frightening as it used to be. In fact, All Rio Blanco County after year tiresome, if not meaning - getting it wrong—and having to back - There are problems with doing that, everything I don’t like about myself I’m looking forward to it shaping the veterans are eligible. less. If so few of us attain our ill- track, apologize and try again—like though; not only does it play out awk - or my life in one fell swoop, I may person I’m becoming. 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We are not told why aides, dietary, physical therapy, respi - hearts! Appearing more than 80 times in the Jesus adopted this title, but we can observe that it did not ratory, housekeeping, maintenance Pattie Terp TGospels, this title is used exclusively, possess the restrictions of other messianic titles. As one and radiology, everyone in the facility Meeker was wonderful, caring and profession - with only one exception, by Jesus Him- writer puts it, “It allowed the concept of the Suffering self. While its meaning is difficult to dis- Servant to be integrated with that of the Messianic King.” I R I OB L A N C O Dr. J.D. cern, as many expositors and scholars This is a critical point. Nothing underscores the dual na- Watson agree, three basic principles are under- ture of Christ more than this. He is both God and man, Thanks PMC stood in this title. fully and completely, and nothing underscores His hu- Herald Times First,itisatitleofauthority. As most agree, this manity as does His suffering for humanity. As Mark again title without doubt traces back to Daniel 7:13–14: “I saw declares: “the Son of man . . . must suffer many things . SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man . . they shall condemn him to death . . . and [He will] give came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient his life a ransom for many” (9:12; 10:33, 45). 592 Main Street, Upstairs " Box 720 of days, and they brought him near before him. And there Third, it is a title of adulation. Because He was not Meeker, Colorado 81641 was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that only the Son of man but also the “Son of God,” death 970-878-4017 " 970-878-4016 fax all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his could not hold Him (Acts 2:24). “And they shall mock dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and Rangely, Colorado 81648 " 970-675-5033 pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be de- shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again” (Mk. — PUBLISHER — stroyed.” This authority is then made clear in Mark’s 10:34). But also because of that dual nature, “Then shall Mitch Bettis ~ [email protected] Gospel, in that, for example, He “hath power on earth to they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great 1 EDITOR 1 forgive sins” (2:10) and is “Lord also of the sabbath” power and glory” (13:26). What shall follow? Praise and Sean McMahon ~ [email protected] (2:28). The religious leaders also recognized this refer- adulation throughout eternity. 1 ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT 1 ence to Daniel and knew Christ was claiming to be that Scriptures for Study: The Gospel of John records Bobby Gutierrez ~ Rangely Account Executive heavenly ruler; they therefore shouted: “He hath spoken only 13 occurrences of Son of man, but they are note- [email protected] Caitlin Walker~ Meeker Account Executive blasphemy . . . He is guilty of death” (Matt. 26:65–66). worthy. What do the following examples in John declare: [email protected] In light of our understanding of the term Son of 3:13–14; 6:27; 12:23; 13:31? Debbie Watson ~ Office Manager/Classifieds & Legals/Billing noted yesterday, Son of Man, especially as applied to You are invited to worship with us at Grace Bible [email protected] Christ in Daniel 7:13 and constantly in the New Testa- Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. 1 PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 1 Niki Turner ~ [email protected] ment, essentially means The Representative Man. While each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expository many would consider Michelangelo’s statue David as preaching of God’s Word. Please visit our website U.S. Postal Service #338-020. “The Representative Man” (the ultimate statement of the (www.TheScriptureAlone.com), where you will find Periodicals class postage is paid at Meeker, Colorado 81641. Postmaster: send change of addresses to Renaissance and humanism), it is Christ alone who is the many resources for Christian growth, including messages P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641-0720 true Son of man. in MP3 media files. © 2015 Freeman Publications, Inc. 6A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES SPORTS Thursday, January 8, 2015 Cagers, grapplers of Meeker, Rangely getting back in action By BOBBY GUTIERREZ Classic for the first time in several ketball teams will host the Plateau [email protected] years and finished 10th as a team. Valley Cowboys on Friday and trav - The Cowboys will continue the el to Cedaredge on Saturday. Both RBC I Winter sports for Rio challenge of wrestling teams from all contests will count towards league Blanco County high schools will divisions and other states when they standings begin the 2015 portion of their win - travel to Vernal, Utah, for the The Panthers boys’ and girls’ ter sports schedules tonight with Tournament of Champions, which teams start the year with 1-3 records. CHARITY FOR HOOPS... wrestling and home court basketball starts Friday. The Meeker boys’ basketball action in Meeker and Rangely on The Rangely Panthers will also team will put its undefeated (4-0) Friday. be in attendance at the Tournament record on the line Friday and The Meeker Cowboy wrestling of Champions, which features 32- Saturday, when they host league team will start 2015 on the road, man brackets and wrestling on 10 rivals Cedaredge and Paonia. traveling to Grand Valley tonight for mats. The Meeker girls start 2015 with a dual meet with the Cardinals. All of Rio Blanco County basket - a 3-1 record and will play the same The Cowboys ended 2014 ball teams will host games Friday. teams as the boys on their home wrestling in the competitive Warrior Rangely’s boys’ and girls’ bas - court Friday and Saturday.
COURTESY PHOTO Above is the Meeker Elementary School girls fifth- and sixth-grade basketball team. The young girls fin - ished their season with a record of 7-2, losing only to Debeque in the first game of the season and in the final championship game by a two-pointer made at the buzzer. Members of the team are: Hadley Franklin, Sarah Kracht, Aspen Merrifield, Hailey Knowles, Kelsey Atchley, Sierra Gomez, Regan Mobley and Savanna Mendenhall along with coach Tom Knowles. River permits to see changes in ’15 Special to the Herald Times can log in, find out about and sign up tery submission was successful. for a permit at any time. Boaters will Dinosaur’s river office will con - DINOSAUR I After a success - not, however, be able to use the lot - tinue to process all multi-day permits ful launch of Dinosaur National tery application fee to obtain a one- for successful lottery applicants after Monument’s river permit lottery on day permit, as the system does not payment verification. River office the National Recreation Reservation allow the transfer of the different staff will also process reservations System last year, more changes are fees. for the pre/post season launches coming for 2015. The open lottery season for pri - beginning March 2 through March 6 This year, applicants who suc - vate river use permits runs until Jan. for all unsuccessful lottery partici - cessfully secure a launch through the 31. Boaters can apply at www.recre - pants and on March 9 for all others. lottery will now confirm their ation.gov. A credit or debit card is For more information on the acceptance of the date they won and required to pay the application fee river permit lottery or permit pay for the permit online. After pay - through the online system. process, visit www.recreation.gov or ment is verified, applicants will Recreation.gov also requires each www.nps. gov/dino. You can also receive two forms by email to fill out applicant to register and create a pro - call the river office Monday through BOBBY GUTIERREZ and return to the Dinosaur National file with their unique email address Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Ten teams entered the 5th Annual Charity for Hoops, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, and a password. For visitors without the equip - sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District and played at Meeker High School Monument River Office. Completed on the last day of Christmas vacation. Named Team Attack, at top, twins Vivian and forms will need to be returned at Like last year, boaters can still ment or ability to boat Dinosaur’s Wagner Brown, along with Emma Luce, won the young girls’ division, Twins Krissie and least one month prior to the launch file only one application, but they rivers but who still want to enjoy a Kassie Luce, along with Megan Shelton, center photo, and Kenzie Turner won the 7th- date in order to obtain a permit. may choose up to four possible river trip, several companies are 8th-grade division. The best boys’ team, bottom, was the Dynamic Dudes, consisting of Also new this year, boaters can launch date/river choices on the authorized to provide commercial- Cale Burke, Gavin Garr, Brennan Jensen and Steven Walsh. Local charities like the now apply through Recreation.gov application. The Yampa and Green guided trips. You can find more Meeker Animal Shelter, Meals on Wheels, the Lions Club and the MHS Scholarship fund for one-day permits for the Split rivers are still combined in one draw - information about our boating con - benefited from the tournament. Mountain section of the Green River, ing system. Applicants will be noti - cessionaires on the monument’s launching at Rainbow Park. Boaters fied by email by Feb. 16 if their lot - website. REVIEW : Continued from Page 3A continuous business in Rio Blanco funded through collaborative efforts 100th birthday. A century of love, I Trying to prevent a family situ - 26-14, on Saturday afternoon. County and one of the oldest newspa - of the Meeker and Rangely VFWs, laughter, work and devotion to family ation from blowing up, Rio Blanco I The State of Colorado Energy I It has taken time, but the efforts pers in Colorado. The Meeker Herald government entities, businesses and was honored with a party at Elks Park County Sheriff Si Woodruff suffered a and Mineral Impact Advisory to clean up illegal dump sites around and the Rangely Times were combined individuals in 2012-2013. An identical in Rangely. stab wound to the abdomen on Committee met recently to review Rangely will no longer be necessary in into one operation in 2000 and current statue was unveiled on Meeker’s I A celebration of “50 Years Thursday afternoon and had to be air - requests for grants from state sever - some distant future. owner/publisher Mitch Bettis pur - courthouse lawn on July 4, 2013. Wild” to commemorate the anniver - lifted to Grand Junction, where he ance tax and mineral lease revenues, I Ellen Reichert of Meeker made chased the publication in 2001. I The Meeker School Board had a sary of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and underwent surgery to repair the and has awarded Rio Blanco County away with a large haul during the hor - I Town of Rangely employees, busy agenda on Aug. 5, taking action a half-century of wild and special wound. $2 million. ticulture competition at the Rio subcontracted to the Western Rio on items including the sale of the old places, area residents and visitors are I Dr. Bob Dorsett said he was I The parade grand marshals for Blanco County Fair. Reichert’s Red Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Bureau of Land Management building invited to an afternoon of wilderness quite surprised himself when a plan the 2014 annual Septemberfest Parade Lake currants captured the fair’s horti - Park District, cut walkways through on east Market Street and the naming education, primitive skills demonstra - was proposed to him that would have were Jeff and Rebecca Rector of culture Best in Show award as well as Hefley Park in west Rangely last of the running track at Starbuck tions, live music and food. him back teaching at Meeker High Rangely. They were honored for the champion and first-place ribbons. week. The space, which will become a Stadium for a long-time school offi - I Members of the Colorado/ School. many contributions the Rector family I Today’s issue, Aug. 14, 2014, veterans’ memorial park, will feature a cial. 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RANGELY PANTHERS MEEKER COWBOYS Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Teams Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Teams Rangely High School Meeker High School Following a two-week break due to the holidays, the Rangely After a two-week holiday hiatus from high school athletic High School boys’ and girls’ athletic teams will resume their competition, Meeker High Schools’s athletes return to action seasons this weekend. Rangely wrestlers travel to Vernal, Utah, this week. The wresting team returns to the mats tonight at Friday for the Tournament of Champions. Beginning league Grand Valley and travels to Vernal, Utah, on Friday. The bas- play, the RHS boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will host ketball teams (boys 4-0, girls 3-1) restart their season Friday Plateau Valley on Friday and travel to Cedaredge on Saturday. against Cedaredge and Paonia. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, January 8, 2015 NEWS " 7A Time is right to make plans for spring and summer camping Special to the Herald Times to natural light while camping in the out the state at elevations ranging Rocky Mountains was enough to from approximately 3,800 to 9,400 RBC I The latest blast of cold synch the circadian clocks of eight feet. and snow may place camping low on people participating in the study, Campers can check out all the the New Year’s priority list. However, meaning less differences between options at cpw.state.co.us/placesto - Colorado Parks and Wildlife suggests morning people and night people. go/parks/Pages/ParkMap.aspx now is the best time to plan a spring Harmonizing circadian clocks Camping fees range from $10 - or summer getaway at Colorado State isn’t the only way camping can help. $26, not including the reservation fee Parks. “Getting outdoors improves my and park pass. Every vehicle entering “Parks located on the plains such mood and helps manage stress,” said the park, including RVs and towed as Jackson Lake, John Martin, CPW Parks and Outdoor Recreation vehicles, must have a parks pass for Lathrop, North Sterling and Trinidad, Assistant Director Ken Brink. each day. Annual parks passes are usually have moderate weather in “Camping at Crawford, James M $70, daily parks passes are $8 to $9. early spring,” said CPW Reservations Robb, Mancos, Navajo and Yampa or Visit our website or ask for detailed Coordinator Mercedes Schwall. “Our any of the other state parks gives our information at 303-297-1192. most popular camping sites fill up six family a place to socialize and engage Campground amenities at many months in advance, so planning now in new adventures.” parks include restrooms, full-electri - could get vacationers a prime camp - Brink added that getting your cal hookups and shower facilities. ing spot.” Camping is good for your reservation on the family calendar Many parks also offer campsites or HEATHER ZADRA health too, according to a study by early ensures summer fun is sched - cabins for large groups. Almost 300 The Town of Rangely’s Christmas tree dump site on Purdy Road on Rangely’s northeast end doesn’t have University of Colorado - Boulder uled instead of hoped for. Plan a campsites are ADA accessible. any Christmas trees yet, but it soon could. The town is accepting discarded trees at the site until Jan. researcher Kenneth Wright, PhD. getaway this spring or summer at any Call 303-470-1184 or learn more 15. The CU Boulder release stated of the more than 3,900 campsites and at cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages spending just one week exposed only 50 cabins and yurts located through - /Reservations.aspx. CNCC classes in Meeker open for registration MEEKER I Colorado Northwestern Community College’s spring community education classes, which start in early January, are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed in mid-December to area resi - dents. Several for-credit as well as special interest community education classes are now available. Classes in watercolor, photography, machine quilting, QuickBooks, cooking 101, healthier living w/dia - betes, herbs for health and healing, GED preparation and handwriting analysis are all starting right away, so don’t miss these opportunities for learning something new. For further information, call 878-5227 to get on a class list or stop by the CNCC Meeker Center at 345 6th St. on Tuesday or Wednesday to complete registrations. Registrations may be mailed to CNCC, PO Box 1542, or by email request to [email protected].
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We can add your name next week. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 8A " NEWS Thursday, January 8, 2015 REVIEW : Continued from Page 6A Striegel said. The front part of the afternoon. Protection Agency (EPA) issued a building will have room for a wel - I “We were awfully excited about Title V permit allowing Deseret has made to the community as well as come center and the Rangely the way we started,” Meeker head Power Electric Cooperative’s to Colorado Northwestern Chamber of Commerce office. “I’m football coach Shane Phelan said after (DPEC’s) Bonanza power plant to Community College, which also trying to make this something really his Cowboys jumped out to a 28-0 continue operating under existing rededicated the Rector Science neat,” Striegel said. “And maybe peo - first half lead in the Colorado 1A state emissions control requirements. Building over the weekend. ple will stop and buy a hamburger or playoffs against the Rye Thunderbolts I The Rio Blanco Water I Downtown Colorado, Inc. rent a room while they’re in town.” in a filled to overflowing Starbuck Conservancy District held a public (DCI) and sponsors of the Governor’s Asked about his favorite car, Striegel Stadium Saturday. meeting Dec. 2 to discuss the feasi - Awards for Downtown Excellence said, “I don’t have a favorite. I like I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael bility study for a new water storage have informed the Meeker Chamber them all.” Bennet announced Thursday that facility within Rio Blanco County of Commerce that the project “Rio I More than 229 members were Northwest Colorado Boards of along the White River. Blanco County Veterans Memorial” is registered and 375 persons were fed Cooperative Educational Services I Just before noon on Dec. 2, a a winner of “The Best Small Town Sept. 10 as members of the White (BOCES) won a $2,914,997 grant cattle truck carrying 76 head of cattle Public Space Project” award. River Electric Coop attended the from the U.S. Department of purchased from Buffalo Horn Ranch I College officials, local dignSi - canhnuaol WRoEAl M emmbersihilp Llu nlcheeon vy fails, broadband approvEeducdatio n’is nInve smting ini dInno-vattioen rovmerturn ede onl ae curcve tat ithoe 11n -mile taries and the Rector family were on at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. (i3) grant program to provide teachers marker of County Road 7, killing one hand Thursday for the dedication of Members cast votes for new or incum - with strong professional development steer outright and injuring several the refurbished and enlarged Rector bent board members, and incumbents assistance through its innovative others. Science Building on the campus of Hal Pearce and Stan Wyatt were re- System for Educator Effectiveness I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is Colorado Northwestern Community elected. Addressing the crowd during Development (SEED) project. investigating three additional inci - College in Rangely. the lunch were WREA Board I White River Electric dents of illegally killed bull elk in I First National Bank of the President Anthony Mazzola, standing, Association (WREA) reached a suc - high-quality hunting units in Rockies officially became the Bank of and first-year general manager Alan cessful resolution to its wholesale rate Northwest Colorado, adding to three the San Juans last week after the old - Michalewicz, who announced that complaint case with its power suppli - high-quality bulls illegally killed in est banks in Meeker and Rangely were there is no foreseeable rate increase er, Tri State Generation and Game Management Unit 10 in early acquired by Montana-based Glacier for residential members over the next SEAN MCMAHON Transmission Association (“Tri November, near the town of Bancorp Inc. year. Gov. John Hickenlooper made an hour-long stop in Meeker on Oct. 10 State”). Dinosaur. I Eddie O’Brien, the community I In September, the Friends of at Mountain Valley Bank before heading to see the new Pioneers I Rangely’s Epsilon Chi Sorority I Depending on the event, this liaison for The Colorado Grand, pre - The TANK, Inc. took additional steps Medical Center and continue his state tour. The bank’s meeting room of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) raised year’s Western Rio Blanco had a standing-room-only crowd of Republicans and Democrats from sented a couple of checks Sept. 11 as to turn the old water tank west of both sides of the county as Hickenlooper answered audience ques - more than $2,800 to fund local and Metropolitan (WRBM) the charitable organization’s vintage Rangely into a Center for Sonic Arts tions regarding the energy industry in Northwestern Colorado, eco - national causes at its 51st annual holi - Christmasfest saw both high atten - sports cars rolled through town, with a to be used for performance, recording nomic and business growth in Colorado—recently pegged as having day bazaar on Sunday. dance and low turnouts. stop at City Park, which included and education. the No. 1 growing economy in the nation, how the state was the first I Five years had passed since the I There will be no recall election lunch served by the Meeker Lions I After a 50-8 defeat of the ever to have to cope with 13 major disasters from floods to fires in Meeker Cowboys qualified for the for three veteran members of the Club. “We’ve been coming to Meeker Leadville Panthers, the Meeker just one year, how Colorado is being watched for its ability to get 1A Colorado state football playoffs. Meeker School Board of Trustees. for at least a half dozen times. We put Cowboy football team remains unde - energy, environment and government groups together to work out an While there this year, they won two I House Bill 10-1238 directed on this event once a year. It’s a four- feated in five games. However, they energy policy that pleases all sides, and state health issues, includ - games before ending their season in the Colorado Department of day event that runs through the state of will put it on the line Friday in ing how the state abortion rate has been cut by 40 percent and teen Buena Vista, losing in the semifinals Transportation (CDOT) to establish Colorado,” O’Brien said. “We raise a Starbuck Stadium as they host the pregnancy is down 35 percent. to the Demons 48-18. highway Wildlife Zones where there lot of money. We’ll give away defending state champion Paonia I During the next month, one of is an increased presence of wildlife between $300,000 and $400,000 per Eagles. I Rangely’s prominent oil and gas near the roadway, with signage that I and Democrats from both sides of the Just prior to the first snow of year to all of the communities we go Crowned king and queen of the county. winter, all the trees on the property of companies, Crossfire LLC, will doubles fines for all traffic infrac - through.” O’Brien presented checks 2014 Rangely High School I begin pulling out a small portion of tions within the zones. Petitions are being circulated by the new justice center/old elementary I for $7,500 to the Meeker Lions Club Homecoming royalty were King a Meeker man who is seeking the school in downtown Meeker have their operation from Rangely and Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si and a $7,500 check for a local student Ethan Allred and Queen Simone moving it to Vernal, Utah. Woodruff was awarded the Purple recall of three veteran members of the been cut down to make way for the I going to a college or university in Heinle. A wide variety of activities Meeker School Board of Trustees. new center. Much work has also been Five Meeker-area teenagers Heart by the Rio Blanco County Colorado. Paul Jordan and Julie were held all week long, culminating I Matt Scoggins, superintendent done on the inside of the structure, and young adults were critically or Sheriff’s Office Saturday in recogni - Pearce accepted on behalf of the with the Homecoming dance on of the Rangely School District, and which will undergo a major remodel. seriously injured Wednesday after - tion of his on-duty stab wound to the Meeker Lions Club. Saturday. The parade theme this year Rangely Junior/Senior High School I The Rangely Community noon in a one-vehicle rollover just abdomen sustained in Meeker in I Rangely High School alum and was “Electric Avenue.” west of Meeker, causing four of the August. I science teacher Kyle Boydstun show Gardens finished its 2014 season by I former Meeker teacher/coach Bill When the economy fell one area off a $25,000 grant from Chevron for handing out more than 550 pumpkins five injured to be airlifted to St. The Rangely School Board met Turner, along with his former the state cut was education. They did Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Dec. 16 to discuss changes in direc - STEM resources. to children and community members I University of Utah teammates, win - this by establishing what they term as I Five years have passed since the before Halloween. White River Electric tion for a district dress code policy, ners of the 1964 Liberty Bowl, were the “negative factor,” which essential - Meeker High School football team I The Cowboys defeated the Association has announced an aver - high school math offerings and the recently inducted into the university’s ly means the amount of money they age of a 3 percent electric rate reduc - 2013/14 audit report. qualified for post-season play, and a Ellicott Thunder Hawks 44-21 in the I Hall of Fame. know they should be funding to each win in their final game of the regular first round of the 1A Colorado state tion for 2015. It had been several years since I Bud Striegel of Rangely has had district, but are unable to. I The ERBM Recreation and the Meeker High School wrestling I season in Hotchkiss on Friday night football playoffs on Saturday, advanc - a passion for cars for as long as he can Incumbent Democratic Gov. would guarantee the Cowboys a play - ing to the state quarterfinals, where Park District’s Center Stage Youth team had been invited to the Warrior remember. Now, he’s going to share John Hickenlooper made an hour-long off berth. they will host Rye in Starbuck Theatrical Group (CSYTG) delighted Classic, known as one of the toughest that passion with others. Striegel is in stop in Meeker on Monday at I Election day on Tuesday Stadium Saturday at 1 p.m. audiences with an extraordinary per - tournaments in the state. The the final stages of building a vintage Mountain Valley Bank before visiting brought good news to the Rio Blanco I Cold, clear weather marked the formance of Hansel and Gretel on Cowboys were represented well, car museum. The museum, which will the new Pioneers Medical Center site. County voters in many respects, but Veterans Day unveiling of the sculp - Nov. 21-22 at Meeker High School’s winning 22 matches, placing two in feature about 30 to 40 cars from the The bank’s meeting room had a stand - auditorium. the top four and the team placed 10th not all votes went the way the sup - ture “Sacrifice and Resolution” in I 1920s and ‘30s mostly, is expected to ing-room-only crowd of Republicans porters wanted. Rangely’s Hefley Park on Tuesday Last week, the Environmental in a field of 36 teams. open in the next month or two,
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She loved nothing your options before you need to select a certain amount for covered drugs. at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325- ent things to a lot of different people. retirement in more than to get all six of her grand - coverage. Many Medicare medical And different plans offer different 0778) for details. Through her thoughts and actions, 2006. Through children together for a trip, vacation and prescription drug coverage benefits. For example, in most of its To learn more, visit she always considered the needs and Mmaanryc ho f1 h7er, 1943 ~ Jan. 2, 2015 or just to hang out at Grandma’s options are available for comparison plans, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield www.Medicare.gov. You can also con - wishes of those around her before her years as a house. She always had a Suburban shopping. offers drugs at a lower cost to those tact individual plans like Anthem Blue own. Her ever-endearing presence in teacher, she ran because she wanted to make sure she There is much to compare, partic - who use a pharmacy network that Cross Blue Shield at the community of Meeker, St. James the Odyssey of had enough room for them all. ularly for health plans offered through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield rec - anthem.com/shop or 888-900-4537 to Episcopal Church and our elementary the Mind, which For many years, she took her six private health insurers, called ommends because of its specially learn about Medicare Advantage and school were a blessing to us all. It has late became grandchildren on well-planned, Medicare Advantage (MA). These negotiated, lower-drug costs; other options, including Medicare I best been described that Pat led her Destination Pat Hanks adventurous “Grandma’s Getaway” plans often offer additional benefits— Review the provider network. Supplement and Part D prescription life with grace and dignity. Imagination in trips. These trips created huge oppor - like dental and vision coverage—as Are your favorite hospitals, doctors drug plans. Frances Ann McKinley was the Meeker tunities for the cousins to bond and well as things like gym memberships, and pharmacies included in the net - Those needing help choosing a always known as “Pat” because she School District. During her time with build long-lasting relationships and online doctor visits and care coordina - work of your Medicare Advantage plan may contact a State Health was born on St. Patrick’s Day— these programs, she helped bring two fond memories. tion for people with certain chronic plan? You should check, especially Insurance Assistance Programs coun - March 17, 1943—to F.W. and Peg teams of students to the world com - Other wonderful traditions Pat conditions. since, in some plans, costs generally selor by visiting shipnpr.shiptalk.org/ McKinley in Colorado Springs, Colo. petition in Knoxville, Tenn. set up for her grandchildren includ - “Premiums and benefits are differ - increase when you go outside the net - shipprofile.aspx. Pat attended Cheyenne Mountain An ever-giving person, Pat was ed: introducing the love of art and ent depending on the plan, so it’s work. And in other plans, to receive Anthem is a PPO plan, an HMO High School, where she was graduat - always finding ways to help others. always having plenty of arts and important for people to look at these coverage you need to stick solely with plan and a PDP with a Medicare con - ed in 1961. She began her college With her training in myotherapy, she crafts around the house, giving the differences to make sure their plans providers in that plan’s network; tract. Enrollment in Anthem depends I years at Colorado State College, now helped many people in the Meeker gift of baking sweets and enjoying meet their needs,” says Josh Martin Consider the extra costs. When on contract renewal. For more infor - known as the University of Northern community relieve their pain. time cooking and especially enjoyed with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, making your decision, weigh not only mation, contact the plan. Colorado in Greeley. While in col - Through the 1980s and 1990s it was meaningful projects that glorified the which serves many MA members. the plan’s monthly premium, but other Limitations, copayments and lege, she met her future husband, not uncommon to have someone lay - holidays. According to Martin, here are the out-of-pocket costs, like copays, coin - restrictions may apply. Benefits, for - James “Jim” Milton Hanks. ing on the floor of the Hanks’ living Pat was preceded in death by her basics when it comes to comparison surance and annual out-of-pocket mulary, pharmacy network, provider Pat and Jim were married on Dec. room with Pat working on their trig - parents and by her husband, Jim. She shopping for Medicare coverage: maximums; network, premium and/or co-pay - I I 15, 1963, in Colorado Springs. The ger points. She was also forever is survived by: her sister, Mary Examine the plan’s list of cov - Look for bells and whistles. ments/co-insurance may change on couple lived in the Colorado Springs involved in the activities of St. James (Grant) of Estes Park and her chil - ered drugs. Different plans have dif - One of the pluses for Medicare Jan. 1 of each year. You must contin - area, where they managed the Episcopal Church and loved being a dren, Jim (Paulette) of Meeker, Andy ferent lists of covered drugs, called Advantage plans is the extras, such as ue to pay your Medicare Part B pre - Emerald Valley Guest Ranch. part of the Episcopal Church (Brooke) of Gunnison, and Jennifer formularies. Check to see if your gym memberships, nurse health lines, mium. In 1968, Pat and Jim moved to Women. (Mark) Morrell of Grand Junction. drugs are covered and at what cost, online doctor visits, dental and vision This plan is available to anyone Gunnison, Colo., where they began Pat sat on several boards, includ - She has six loving grandchildren, particularly if you’ve gotten new pre - coverage, and care coordination for who has medical assistance from the raising their three children. In 1980, ing the library board and St. James Mckayla, Drew, Megan, Eli, Laura scriptions since you last picked your people with certain chronic condi - state and Medicare. Premiums, co- the Hanks family moved to Meeker, vestry over the years. Pat was always Ann and Peter; and many nieces and health insurance plan. The drug cover - tions. Compare plans to see what they pays, co-insurance and deductibles where Pat lived for the remainder of available to write calligraphy notes, nephews. age in Medicare—called Part D—now offer; may vary, based on the level of extra I her life. certificates and announcements for Although Pat favored many caus - includes more coverage for those with Explore the possibility of extra help you receive. Pat was adamant that her family anyone who needed it. She also es, most important to her was the St. a “coverage gap,” and supplemental help. Those with limited income may Please contact the plan for further came first, and only when she felt taught calligraphy classes in Meeker James Episcopal Church in Meeker. gap coverage is available in some qualify for financial assistance. Ask details. they were old enough did she return through Colorado Northwestern Her desire was that any memorials in to college, graduating from Western Community College and she judged her name be given to the Saint James State College in the summer of 1985, art shows at the Rio Blanco County Endowment Fund. when she began teaching the kids of and Moffat County fairs. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on State’s oil and gas commission Meeker her love of art. Family was always the center of Saturday, Jan. 10, 2014, at St. James Pat taught art and gifted and tal - Pat’s life, and when she began hav - Episcopal Church at 4th and Park stiffens penalties for violations ented classes at Meeker Elementary ing grandchildren, family became her streets in Meeker. Special to the Herald Times “This marks a considerable The rule changes follow a six- MUSEUM : change in the way we do business; month public process that began after RBC I The Colorado Oil and Gas Toughening major penalties for viola - legislation became effective in June. Continued from Page 1A transportation. On display is a large Meeker bank robbers. Conservation Commission has tors is an important component of our The toughened penalty rules are the collection of saddles and even a real Other popular exhibits are the approved rule and policy changes that ongoing efforts to strengthen our over - latest in numerous changes to state Most kids seem to be fascinated stage coach. The museum also houses rock/mineral collection, the coin/bill significantly increase penalties for sight, enforcement and compliance regulations related to oil and gas with the two-headed calf mount as a gun collection that includes rifles collection and the antique machinery operators violating commission regu - program,” said Matt Lepore, director development. Since 2011, well. The unusual calf was born in dating back to the Civil War era. and furniture. lations. of the Colorado Oil and Gas Hickenlooper’s administration has 1934, suffering from a rare birth Among the many guns on display is a For more information, contact the The rule changes are designed to Conservation Commission. crafted rules to increase setbacks, defect. It lived only six hours. Colt Frontier six-shooter taken from museum at 878-9982. further deter violations and encourage The changes to commission penal - reduce nuisance impacts, protect The museum also has a “kitchen” prompt compliance. They include ty and enforcement rules approved by groundwater, cut emissions, disclose space dedicated to the display of cook - increasing maximum daily penalty the General Assembly this year, as hydraulic fracturing chemicals and ing gadgets and appliances of the past. amounts from $1,000 to $15,000 for well as advance policy changes con - increase spill reporting. Among those items is the firsWt elecitnric ter is a great time to vCheryliew exhibits each violation as well as eliminating a sistent with the executive order from The commission has also signifi - refrigerator used in Meeker—a 1929 $10,000 overall penalty cap for each Gov. John Hickenlooper issued in cantly increased oversight staff, inten - General Electric. RANGELY Steiner violation. They also clarify the com - 2013, directed the commission to sified collaboration with local govern - There is also a portable pantry READY MIX —Esthetician | Manicurist — mission’s ability to assess a penalty review, propose rules and adopt guid - ments and sponsored ongoing studies brought to Meeker in 1900, and there Facials| Manicure | Pedicure | Waxing for each day that evidence demon - ance regarding its enforcement and to increase understanding of impacts is a multitude of other items, including CONCRETE grinders, butter churns, waffle irons 970.878.4266 strates a violation occurred. penalty assessment procedure. to air and water. 530 Main Street and even antique cream separators. Meeker, Colorado —— —— An area popular with the male vis - 675%8300 N itors is located at the back of the muse - RBC WAR!NTY DEEDS um. The area is dedicated to the spirit Fresh • Local PrescriptionsSalon &Spa of the wild West and early forms of Competitive MAY 2014 WARRANTY DEEDS BUYER: Lowell, Loann, Lenny and Jackie DESCRIPTION: 3N 091W 26 1169 COUNTY RD SELLER: Marian Neitenbach Klinglesmith 63 MEEKER BUYER: Jeremiah Lohry and Kristin Steele DESCRIPTION: 1S 094W 10 3778 COUNTY RD TRANSACTION PRICE: $200,000.00 DESCRIPTION: CHASE SUBDIVISION 75975 13 MEEKER 10 A 150 DARIUS AVE RANGELY TRANSACTION PRICE: $300,000.00 SELLER: Larry and Linda Myers TRANSACTION PRICE: $135,000.00 BUYER: Jamie Richens SELLER: James Tyler and Fain and Nancy DESCRIPTION: STANOLIND ADDITION 98103 SELLER: Chelsi Dunn Richardson 15 A 232 DAKOTA AVE RANGELY BUYER: Clark Edwards BUYER: Seth and Wendy Richardson TRANSACTION PRICE: $135,000.00 DESCRIPTION: STEFFAN DESCRIPTION: 1S 094W 10 3470 COUNTY RD SUBDIVISION(MINOR) 210812 3 413 DARIUS 13 MEEKER SELLER: Jerry and Vadonna Winterholter AVE RANGELY TRANSACTION PRICE: $100,000.00 BUYER: Kurt and Vicki Douglas TRANSACTION PRICE: $166,000.00 DESCRIPTION: RIDGES SUBDIVISION 189335 SELLER: Garry and Sandra Wright 2 2 181 PINYON CIR RANGELY SELLER: Azar Development LTD BUYER: Randy and Dendra Forrest TRANSACTION PRICE: $225,000 BUYER: Rose of Snowville LLC DESCRIPTION: 1S 091W 09 20285 COUNTY DESCRIPTION: ELK CREEK RANCH PUD RD 8 MEEKER SELLER: Kurt and Vicki Douglas 287707 25 TRANSACTION PRICE: $200,000.00 BUYER: Charles and Brooke Lohse TRANSACTION PRICE: $1,064,000.00 DESCRIPTION: HILLCREST SUBDIVISION AND SELLER: Jerome and Tammy Strahan ADDITION 162563 37 219 RIDGE RD RANGELY SELLER: Teresa Blanke BUYER: Randall, Joshua and Cody Overstreet TRANSACTION PRICE: $222,500.00 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 10 A " NEWS Thursday, January 8, 2015
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Public Comment: by July 15, 2015, pending delays due to adverse Year 2015 Blasting Schedule 11:00 a.m. Call to order: conditions. Colowyo Coal Company L.P. hereby publishes the •Pledge of Allegiance PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND following blasting schedule for the 2015 year. •Changes or additions to the January 12, QUESTIONS 1. Identification of blasting areas: During 2015, Tentative Agenda Van Pilaud, County Engineer, (970) 878-9590, Fax the 2015 year, blasting will be conducted •Approval of the January 12, 2015 Agenda (970) 878-3396. Mailing address: Rio Blanco County within the following areas: Consent Agenda completing business for Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, T3N, R93W, 6th P.M., Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties, 2015: Meeker, CO 81641. Colorado •Consideration of the Board Minutes of All Vendors must examine the sites and W1/2 of Section 3, December 22, 2014 become familiar with all site conditions. All of Section 4, •Motor Vehicle Publication Listing for De- Any questions regarding this project are All of Section 9, cember 2014 to be directed in writing to Van Pilaud be- W1/2 of Section 10, •Treasury Publication List for December fore February 5, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. at the SW1/4, N1/2 of Section 15, 2014 above address or fax number. All of Section 16, •Financial Management Report for De- MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING All of Section 17, cember 2014 Vendors must attend mandatory pre-bid E1/2 of Section 19, •Financial Transactions for DHS for De- meeting:February 3, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Rio All of Section 20, cember 2014 Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second W1/2 of Section 21 •Enter into the record bid award to Center Street, Meeker. T4N, R93W, 6th P.M., Moffat County, Colorado Line Solutions for the Tower and Back- BID SUBMITTALS S1/2SW1/4, SW1/4SE1/4 of Section 16, haul Analysis in the amount of Bids shall have Vendor‚ name and address SE1/4NE1/4, SE1/4, SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 20, $207,450.00 and‚2015 CHIP SEAL PROJECT‚ written on the sealed W1/2NW1/4, N1/2NE1/4 of Section 21, •Mortuary Purchase Closing Documents - envelope. All required documents shall be W1/2NW1/4, E1/2W1/2, W1/2E1/2, E1/2SE1/4 of Purchase Price $151,086 included with the bid or it shall be rejected. Section 22, Business for January 2015: Each bid must include a certified check or cashiers W1/2, N1/2NE1/4 of Section 27, •Election of Chairman and Chairman pro- check in the amount of not less than five percent NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 29, tem for 2015 (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco NE1/4, NW1/4SE1/4, SW1/4 of Section 30, •Appointment of e911 Board Member County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 31, •Appointment of the Representative to the by a surety company. E1/2SW1/4, E1/2 of Section 33, Colorado River Water Conservation Board Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on W1/2 of Section 34 •Representative and Alternate(s) to the Thursday, February 5, 2015. No bids shall be received T3N, R94W, 6th P.M., Moffat County, Colorado AGNC Board Friday, February 6 through Sunday February 8, 2015. W1/2NW1/4, NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 1, •County Investment Policy Committee Hand delivered bids will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. All of Section 2, Member to 10:45 A.M. on February 9, 2015. Do not depend E1/2E1/2 of Section 3, Appointment of: on overnight delivery. N1/2N1/2 of Section 11 1.County Attorney Mailing: RBC Commissioners, P.O. Box i, 200 Main T4N, R94W, 6th P.M., Moffat County, Colorado 2.County Finance Director St., Meeker, CO 81641 E1/2SE1/4 of Section 34, 3.County Road & Bridge Director Hand-delivery address: RBC Commissioners, 200 S1/2, SW1/4NW1/4, SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 35, 4.County Director of Human Services Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 36 •Setting of Regular Meeting Days for BID OPENING 2. Time of blast: Blasting operations will be conducted Board Meetings and Official Posting Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 daily between sunrise and sunset. •REDI Grant #00040 between the State of A.M. on February 9, 2015 at the Commissioners‚ 3. All mine roads to blast areas will be blocked at Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Meeting Room, 200 Main Street, P.O. Box i, Meeker, least ten minutes prior to the blast by manned vehicles Rio Blanco County for a Technical Assis- CO 81641. Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. will be having radio communication with the Blasting Foreman. tant Grant. State $50,000, Rio Blanco returned not opened. Bids submitted and opened The blast areas will be cleared by the Blasting Foreman. County $10,000 ‚Total Grant $60,000 ‚ shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. 4. Audible Warning Signals: ending grant date January 31, 2016 BID PREFERENCE Before blast signal: Four series of three •Intergovernmental Agreement between C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq,shall be observed on all short sirens, then four series of three long sirens. Rio Blanco County and the State of Color- construction contracts on public projects. The law After blast all clear signal: The Blasting ado Department of Health Policy and Fi- states that when a construction contract for a public Foreman will check the blast and report the all clear nancing for the County Medicaid In- project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder to barricade crews, followed by a single, long siren. centive Program in the amount of shall be allowed preference against a nonresident 5. Blasting may not be conducted at $8,089.31 ‚ SFY 2014-2015‚ Contract bidder from another state equal to the preference times different from those announced in Routing Number 2015CMIP103 given or required by the state in which the nonresident this blasting schedule except in emer- •Resolutions: bidder is a resident. gency situations where rain, lightning, Consideration of Resolution designating BID AWARD other atmospheric conditions, or Operator Banks as depositories for Rio Blanco The Rio Blanco County Board of County or public safety requires unscheduled detonation. County Funds Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or CF 17.11.1 Consideration of a Resolution selecting all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to Published January 8, 2015 the newspaper for official county publica- accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is Rio Blanco Herald Times tions in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State •Contracts and Agreements: of Colorado. Perpetual and permanent non-exclusive RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO easement for road and access purposes Dated: January 5, 2015 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES with the Devereaux and Constantine Fa- By:Jeffrey D. Eskelson, Chairman BUY LOCALLY! SUPPORT milies to the Lobo Tower Site. $5,000 Published: January 8 and January 15, 2015 per Easement. Rio Blanco Herald Times RIO BLANCO COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Meeker, CO 81641 or requested by DO, TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS : Agreement between Rio Blanco County Notice is hereby given that the Town of telephone (970)878-5344. Application forms You are hereby summoned and required to and LEDS, LLC., for the maintenance and appear and defend against the claims of Meeker is accepting bid proposals for a available on website. Applications must be received support of the REDS-RMS SQL Reporting COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING the Complaint filed with the Court in this new patrol vehicle for the Police Depart- at Town Hall no later than Friday, January 23rd, 2015 Services for the Sheriff‚ Department, in CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-17 action, by filing with the Clerk of this ment. The vehicle should be a new 2015 by close of business. Pay range $13 to $18 per hour the amount of $1.500. This Agreement To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Court a written answer or other response. full size SUV. Bid Specifications and/or DOQ. A pre-hiring background and physical will commence on October 1, 2014 and On October 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating You are required to file your answer or general information may be obtained at capabilities screening will be conducted. Affirmative shall remain in effect for a period of five to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. other response within 35 days after the Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker CO Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (5) years. At the end of each year, LEDS Original Grantor(s) CARYL L MEITLER service of this summons upon you. Serv- 81641 or at Townofmeeker.org, or by call- Published January 1, 8, 15, 2015 may increase fees by up to 7% of the Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ice of this summons by publication shall ing 970.878.4100Bids will be accepted at Rio Blanco Herald Times maintenance, storage, and access fees Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. be complete on the day of the last publi- the Meeker Town Hall until Friday Janu- from the previous year. The terms and Date of Deed of Trust April 02, 2010 cation. A copy of the Complaint may be ary 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The bid will be conditions of this Agreement will contin- County of Recording Rio Blanco PUBLIC NOTICE obtained from the Clerk of the Court. awarded at the regular Town of Meeker ue in full force and effect until the term Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 05, 2010 We are looking for you! If you fail to file your answer or other re- Board of Trustees meeting on January 20, expires, or a written amendment is Recording Information (Reception Number) 298282 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS WANTED sponse to the Complaint in writing within 2015 at 7:00 p.m.The Town reserves the agreed and signed by both parties, or is Original Principal Amount $185,576.00 Are you interested in the future develop- 35 days after the date of the last publica- right to reject any and all bids and waive terminated. Outstanding Principal Balance $174,065.65 ment of our community? Have you ever tion, judgment by default may be ren- any and all informalities, and the right to Other Business: Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the wondered what is like to serve on a pub- dered against you by the court for the re- disregard all non-conforming or condition- •Monthly Update - Road & Bridge - Direc- deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when lic board or had a desire to serve your lief demanded in the Complaint without al bids or counter proposals. Contract tor Dave Morlan due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by community? The Town of Meeker is further notice. award and preferences will be based •County Commissioners Updates the deed of trust and other violations thereof. seeking letters of interest for position(s) This is an action to quiet title to plain- upon the Town of Meeker personnel Poli- •Public Comment THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. on the Meeker Planning Commission. The tiffs for the real property situate in Rio cy & Procedures Manual. ADJOURN The property to be foreclosed is: position will be filled by an appointment Blanco County, Colorado and described The agenda is provided for informational LOTS 71 AND 72 SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF made by the Board of Trustees at its reg- as:Township 2, South, Range 98 West of Published: January 8, 2015 purposes only; all times are approximate. FILED DECEMBER 19, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO. 185454 TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO ular Board Meeting to be held March 3, the 6th P.M.Section 35: SE1/4NE1/4; SE1/ Rio Blanco Herald Times Agenda items will normally be consid- Also known by street and number as: 569 LARRY LANE, MEEKER, CO 81641. 2015. Typically, meetings are only held 4; SE1/4SW1/4Section 36: SW1/4NW1/4; ered in the order they appear on the agen- THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM- when items have been submitted and a NW1/4SW1/4Township 3 South, Range 98 da. However, the Board may alter the BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. meeting is necessary. Meetings are held West of the 6th P.M.Section 2: Lots 3 and MEEKER TRUSTEE NOTICE Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, NOTICE OF SALE at 7 P.M. either the 1st or 3rd Monday of 4; S1/2NW1/4; W1/2SW1/4Section 3:E1/ A member of the Meeker Board of Trustees has notified work through the noon hour and even con- The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described the month. Depending upon the agenda, 2SE1/4 the Board of her resignation. The vacancy left by tinue an item for a future meeting date. herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. usually meetings may last under a half- COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COL- the resignation of Katelin Cook, will be filled by an The Board, while in session, may consid- THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on hour. Please, if you feel this may be ORADO. appointment made by the Board of Trustees at its er other items that are brought before it. Wednesday, 02/04/2015, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Court- something for you, submit a letter of in- Dated: December 22, 2014 regular Board Meeting to be held February 17, 2015. Scheduled items may be continued if the house, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, terest in person or by mail to: Town Hall, Melody D. Massih, Reg. #24683 Letters of interest must be received at Town Hall, Board is unable to complete the Agenda the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and as- 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado P.O. Box 916 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 no later as scheduled. signs therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of 81641 no later than 4:00 P.M. on February Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 than 4:00 P.M. on February 12, 2015. Qualifications The next regular Board meeting is tenta- Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other 25th. Qualifications for the Planning Tel: 970-928-9100 for the position of Trustee are (1) must be a Registered tively scheduled for January 19, 2015, in items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Commission member position are 1) Reg- Fax: 970-928-9600 voter within the Town of Meeker, (2) eighteen years Rangely at the County Annex Building. First Publication 12/11/2014 istered voter within the Town of Meeker, First Publication: January 1, 2015 ofage or older, (3) must have resided in the Town Please check the County"s website for in- Last Publication 1/8/2015 2) Eighteen years of age or older, and 3) Last Publication: January 29, 2015 of Meeker for at least twelve consecutive months formation at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/de- Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times must have resided in the Town of Meeker Rio Blanco Herald Times immediately preceding the date of appointment. for at least twelve consecutive months partments/commissioners If you need NOTICE OF RIGHTS Candidates will be required to be in attendance at immediately preceding the date of ap- special accommodations please call 970- YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE the February 17th meeting (7pm) and may be pointment. The length of appointment 878-9572 in advance of the meeting so CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA- Board of County Commissioners interviewed by the Board for selection. will be until May 2018 at which time the that reasonable accommodations may be made. TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM Monday, January 12, 2015 The person appointed to the vacancy shall hold office appointed individual may seek another 3- Publish January 8, 2015 SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UN- County Administration Building until the April election in 2016 at which time they year reappointment from the Town Board. Rio Blanco Herald Times DER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, 200 Main may run for the seat. For further information, please For further information, please call Town AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR call Town Hall 878-5344. Meeker, Colorado Hall 878-5344. RIO BLANCO COUNTY RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, The Board of Trustees Tentative Board Agenda Published December 25, 2014, Through CHIP SEAL PROJECT YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. for the Town of Meeker Items of routine and non-controversial na- February 5, 2015 REQUEST FOR BID A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE Scott W. Meszaros, CMC ture are placed on the consent agenda. Rio Blanco Herald Times PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO Town Administrator Any Commissioner or member of the au- SCOPE OF WORK THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; Published: December 25, 2014 Through dience may request an item be removed 2015 Rio Blanco County Chip Seal Pro- IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE February 5, 2015 Public Notice from the Consent Agenda and considered ject. Work consists of seal coating and OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; (7 consecutive weeks) Plaintiffs: separately on the regular agenda prior to fog coating approximately 34 miles of A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE LOST CAUSE, LLC and PICEANCE BASIN- action being taken by the Board on the FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER Consent Agenda. County roads in the Piceance Creek Basin area. Meeker Recycling Center DISPOSAL, INC. THE SALE. Public Comment: Any member of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Operator Job Opening Defendants: DATE: 10/07/2014 public may address the Board on matters Contract Documents shall be available The Town of Meeker is accepting applications for MARY RUTH BREIDENTHAL, MARGARET Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado which are within the jurisdiction of the on-line at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/ a part-time, benefitted position(4 days a week, 8 PYLE MCCLURE, THEIR SUCCESSORS, By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee Board. If you are addressing the Board public/home1.asp, or on the county‚Äôs website at hours a day position- flextime available) to operate HEIRS AND/OR ASSIGNS AND ANY PER- The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at- regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, www.rbc.us on the Public Announcements page, the Town's Recycle Center. Duties include forklift SON CLAIMING AN INTEREST THEREUN- torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: you are requested to make your com- or at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept. and equipment operations (bailer, compactor) DER; AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO David R. Doughty #40042 ments 570 2nd-Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on January primarily physical work handling cardboard, CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT Lynn M. Janeway #15592 when the Board takes that matter. Please 8, 2015. aluminum cans, paper products and some plastic; MATTER OF THIS ACTION Matthew B. Peters #41905 limit your comments to three minutes per VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS manage shipments and product- and other duties District Court, Rio Blanco County, Janeway Law Firm 9800 S. Meridian, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80134 (303) 706-9990 member or five minutes per group. The Vendors must be listed on the most current CDOT as assigned. Must hold valid driver's license and Colorado Attorney File # 14-003235 public comment time is not for questions Pre-qualified Contractor Listing. be 18 years or older, must be able to stand for long Case No. 14CV30033 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. and answers. It is your time to express WORK SCHEDULE durations and lift 80 pounds. Applications and further SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Any information provided may be used for that purpose. your views. This project shall start June 1, 2015 and be completed information is available at Town Hall, 345 Market THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORA- (c)Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 CPAXLP CAXCA RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, January 8, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS " 11 A
LEGAL NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS AUCTIONS WANTED HELP WANTED: FULL TIME Town of Rangely MEEKER HOUSING Authority Board of Di- RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets EQUIPMENT AUCTION - Saturday, January LOOKING FOR used wood stove with January 13, 2015 rectors meets the 2nd Thursday of the 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th 17, 2015, 10:00 a.m. 494 29 Road , Grand glass door. (970) 878-9827. 7:00pm and Park, Meeker. Junction, Colorado. (at corner of North month at 9:30 a.m. at The Pines, 875 Lifeguards: The ERBM Recreation & Park Agenda Ave. & 29 Road go south on 29 Road 3rd Water St., Meeker. District is seeking applications for one Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council) building, yellow house) 2 semi trucks, YARD SALES full time benefited and five part time non- FRANK HUITT, MAYOR FOOD BANK of the Rockies mobile food Peterbuilt Winch truck, 40 foot semi pipe benefited lifeguards. Lifeguards are BRAD CASTO, MAYOR PRO TEM pantry truck will be providing Food assis- and 40 foot folding lowboy gooseneck Veterans Service Offices trained professional rescuers who ensure LISA HATCH, TRUSTEE tance to community members of Rio trailer, 30 foot gooseneck and 20 foot MEEKER Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Of- the safety of patrons by preventing and ANDREW SHAFFER, TRUSTEE Blanco County. Scheduled Dates for Bumper pull flatbed trailers, International INDOOR MOVING/YARD SALE ficer - Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. responding to emergencies in and out of DAN EDDY, TRUSTEE 2015: January 29, February 26, March 26, winch truck with jin poles, 2009, 281 RBC ROAD 57 (Miller Creek) to 3 p.m., County Administration Build- the aquatic facility. Applicants must be JOSEPH NIELSEN, TRUSTEE April 30 & May 28. The Food Bank will be 08,07,06,05, and 04 pickups, 4 with flat- Moving from the country to the city! Lots ing, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. 15 years of age or older; know how to ANN BRADY, TRUSTEE at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. beds, 3 pickup beds, miscellaneous for sale, mens, womens, tools, yard care 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Fax 878- swim; be available for daytime shifts, •Call to Order to 12:30 p.m. Bring your own boxes to tires, hoses,2 JobBoxes, miscellaneous items, hardware, exercise bike, women's 9581. early morning, evening, split and/or wee- •Roll Call transport food. Seniors and handicapped tools. This won't last long so be on time. bike, picnic table, wood boards, set of Rangely: Veterans Service Officer - Hoot kend shifts; and be available a minimum •Invocation served first. No qualifications or eligibili- Items being sold by Grand Junction Fed- cabinets, great for house or shop. Too Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to of 12 hours per week. As part of the inter- •Pledge of Allegiance ty forms. Product distributed to anyone eral Credit Union. For more information much to list. 8 AM - ? 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy view process, candidates will be asked Minutes of Meeting seeking food assistance on first come, call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 •Approval of the minutes of the December first served basis. 40# senior box pickup (970) 260-5577. See web www.cpauc- home. 23, 2014 meeting. at 10:30. Applications available for over tion.com ""Call me about a sale for you"'. age 60. FBR contact: Jill Heidel 877-953- ERBM RecreationRecreation & PParkark DiDistrictstrict wwouldould lilikeke ttoo tthankhank mmembers,embers, •Petitions and Public Input participants,participants, cocommunitymmunity mmembers,embers, aandnd vvisitorsisitors ffoforor ttheirheir •Changes to the Agenda VFW POST 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary 3937. Sponsor contact: Debra Barney 970- continuedcontinued aandnd enenthusiasticthusiastic ssupport.upport. WWee aarere exexcitedcited ttoo ssharehare Public Hearings - 7:15pm monthly meetings are now held at Kilo- 878-9650. importantimportant nnewsews aandnd uupdatespdates tthathat wwillill ppositivelyositively imimpactpact taxpayerstaxpaayyers •Public Hearing to consider The Camper watt Korner in Meeker: VFW Post 5843 - andand thethe communitycommunity in tthehe uupcomingpcoming yyear.ear. 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday. Ladies Auxiliary - Park Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 and Lot 3 ANNOUNCEMENT LookingLooking forwardffoorward in 2015, tthehe BBoard’soardd’’’ss ttopop ppriorityriority iiss ttoo rrecruitecruit of the Jim Purdy Estate Subdivision, To- 5:00 p.m., 2nd Monday. ERBM Recreation and Park District Board andand hirehire a newnew EExecutivexecutive DirDirectorector wwhoho wwillill bbee rresponsibleesponsible forffoor gether with 3.159 Acres Tract in C.E. of Directors Opening EMPLOYMENT thethe overalloverall adminiadministrationstration aandnd ooperationperation ooff tthehe DiDistrict.strict. 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A millmill levylevy isis thethe Camper Park Minor Subdivision, Lot 1 are interested in serving on the board, RANGELY taxtax raterate tthathat iiss aappliedpplied ttoo a pproperty’sroperty’s aassessedssessed vavalue,lue, wwithith oneone mimillll beingbeing equalequal toto oneone and Lot 3 of the Jim Purdy Estate Subdi- SAFEHOUSE dollardollar perper $1,000 ooff aassessedssessed vavalue.lue. If you are being abused physically or please submit a letter of interest and a G Relief Senior Transportation Driver vision, Together with 3.159 Acres Tract in C.E. 1130, InIn determiningdetermining tthehe n nalal bbondond ppaymentaayyymment aamamount,mount, tthehe BBoardoard didiscoveredscovered tthat,hat, in a fewffeew mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for resume to: ERBM Recreation and Park G Operator Section 1 TIN R102W 6th P.M., Town of Rangely. 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For Rio Blanco County HR at •Discussion and Action to approve Resolution 2015- valuation,valuation, aandnd bbusinessusiness oownerswners wwillill sseeee a rreductioneduction ooff aapproximatelypproximately $150 pperer $100,000 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program more information about the District or to 200 Main St., Meeker, CO 01, "DESIGNATING A PUBLIC PLACE FOR ofof assessedassessed vavaluation.luation. Meals served at noon. review the Board of Director Bylaws, go 970-878-9570 POSTING MEETING NOTICES DURING Finally,Finallyy,, thethe BBoardoard wwouldould lilikeke ttoo nnotifyotififyy tthehe cocommunitymmunity ooff aann oopenpen ppositionosition onon thethe BoardBoard Reservations appreciated. to www.meekerrecdistrict.com ADA/EOE CALENDAR YEAR 2015" ofof Directors.Directors. ee BBoardoard ooff DirDirectorsectors mmeetseets tthehe ssecondecond TuesdayTTuesuesdaayy ofof everyevery monthmonth atat Suggested Donation Over 60 - $2.50. Un- Published: January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 •Discussion and Action to approve Special Event 6:00 pm.pm. AnyAny eeligibleligible eelectorslectors ininterestedterested in sservingerving oonn thethe ERBM RecreationRecreation & ParkPark der 60 - Guest Fee $7. Rio Blanco Herald Times Liquor License for Rangely Chamber Crab Crack. District’sDistrict’’ss BBoardoard ooff DirDirectors,ectors, ppleaselease sseeee tthehe aannouncementnnouncement in thethe classi edclassi ed adsads sectionsection (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ofof thisthis paper,paperer,, oorr ggoo ttoo wwww.meekerrecdistrict.comwww.m.meekerrecdistrict.com ffoforor mmoreore information.infinfoormation. AdditionalAdditional Informational Items ordered for over 60, suggested donation Pistol River Leather informationinfinfoormation ssuchuch aass tthehe DiDistrict’sstrict’’ss 2015 bbudget,udget, aandnd ccurrenturrent acactivitiestivities areare aalsolso availableaavavailable •Natural Gas Rates $2.50 - 12:10 p.m. pickup.) Here's hoping everyone has a grand New theheraldtimes.com onon thethe webweb site.site. •Scheduled Announcements ** MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** Year. I am getting very close to being Rangely School District board meeting is FRIDAY, January 9: Roast beef, scalloped able to open my shop. scheduled for January 19, 2014 at 6:15pm. potatoes, green casserole, apricot peach The only people you should try to get •Rangely District Library regular meeting compote, french bread even with are those who have helped January 12, 2014 at 5:00pm. RIO HERALD MONDAY, January 12: Liver & Onions, you. BLANCO TIMES •Rangely District Hospital board meeting mashed potatoes, baby carrots, apple- 785 Park Avenue 878-4346 is scheduled for January 15, 2014 at 7:00pm. sauce waldorf salad. www.pistolriverleather.com •Rural Fire Protection District board TUESDAY, January 13: Hamburger gou- meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2014 at 7:00pm. lash, 5 bean salad, hot fruit compote, •Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation MISCELLANEOUS pears. District meeting January 19, 2014 at 7:00pm. WEDNESDAY January 14: Chicken cac- •Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING ciaatore, rice, chopped spinach, tossed board meeting is January 21, 2014 at 6:00pm. Can't get a metal part? We can make all salad, fresh fruit. •Rangely Chamber of Commerce board kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine DIRECTORY FRIDAY, January 16: Beef barley soup, meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2014 at 12:00pm. equipment, lathe and tooling to do the wheat crackers, California blend vegeta- Adjournment job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive BUSINESS bles, pineapple gelatin mold. Publish January 8, 2015 and Machine. (970)878-5606. Rio Blanco Herald Times MEEKER AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Complete Automotive Repairs Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Computer Diagnostics NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Tues & Thurs, 7 p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., CNC Machining Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Park Trails St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rangely. Fabricating • Welding Public Works Project Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al- Recreation & Park District Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629- KEVIN AMACK FAM262IL 6thY A& UMarketTOM StreetsOTIVE 101 Ute Road 2970. INSURANCEKEVIN AMACK AGENCY,Agent INC. Meeker, Colorado 81641 Meeker, CO 81641 628 Main 402 W. Main St., Suite 139 970.878.5606 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Rangely Victim Services RECYCLE P.O. Box 347 Rangely, CO 81648 Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 675-5455 Phil Mass Mike Mohr An open door for the protection and (970) 878-4036 (800) 440-3418 Park District ("District") is announcing care of abused and battered persons. THIS PAPER completion of the following construction project: Non-emergency call 629-9691 . Emer- Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park gencies call 911. Providing assistance Trails, Landscaping, Irrigation, and Site for victims of violent crimes. PIONEERS Furnishings1091 Sanderson DriveMeeker, Farm Bureau Insurance Colorado 81641Pursuant to C.R.S. ¬ß 38- MEDICAL CENTER, 26-107, the General Contractor, Urban a community oriented medical center with high patient standards, is hiring for the following positions: Farmer, Inc., and all contractors, subcontractors, NEW EDEN Pregnancy Care Services - 43904 highway 13 James A. Amick PRN: (located behind suppliers, vendors and manufacturers who have pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, Samuelson Hardware) Agent Certified Nursing Assistant - Wing provided any materials or labor in connection with guidance by trained volunteers, classes I 970-878-0000 [email protected] Patient Care Technician this construction project, are hereby notified that on pregnancy and child care, post-abor- I RN - Acute/E.D. the District has established Monday, January 26, tion support, referrals. Mondays and I Auto Glass Auto Body RN - Walbridge Wing 2015 at 10:00 a.m. as the date of Final Settlement Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main I 733 Main St.• PO Box 659• Meeker I LPN - Walbridge Wing Chip Repair Spray-In Bedliners on this construction project. Information regarding Street, Meeker. Email: newe- Office: 970-878-3664 Fax: 970-878-3415 Cell: 970-942-8524 I Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health the Final Settlement may be obtained from the District’s [email protected] or (970)878-5117 and I Transportation Driver administrative offices, located at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: new- [email protected] or (970) 675- Colorado 81641. The General Contractor or any FULL-TIME contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor and 2300. All services are confidential. [eligible for benefits]: I Environmental Services Technician manufacturer who provided any materials or labor I Certified Nursing Assistant - Wing - Nights RANGELY in connection with this construction project and who Schindler I Medical Laboratory MT/MLT claims to have not been paid for all or any portion THE RANGELY Moms Group gives preg- I RN - Acute/E.D. - Day Shift of such materials or labor, shall submit a verified nant women and mothers of newborns I Director of Surgical Services Plumbing Stewart Welding statement of the amount due and unpaid on account through elementary school-aged children Residential | Commercial | Remodel | Service Calls I Transportation Driver 98 County Road 46 of such claim to the District on or before the date time to take a break, join in discussions I Certified Nursing Assistant - Wing - Days Boiler Systems/ Hot Water Heat • Trailer Axles & Accessories • and time established for Final Settlement. All claims and crafts, and build relationships with I Radiologic Technologist Specializing in Custom Homes 24 - Hour Service on Welding & Machine Work shall be submitted in writing to: other moms. We meet the first Thursday Randy Schindler Cell (970) 274-8050 Reflex Spray On Bedliner Dealer Dondi Glasscock, Acting Executive Director of each month from September through Submit Resume and/or Application to: Master Plumber Office (970) 878-5153 May, from 9-11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Pioneers Medical Center, HR, ERBM Recreation & Park District 345 Cleveland St., Meeker, Colo., 81641 Certified Oilfield Welders 101 Ute Road Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! Visit our Web site at: For more information, call Heather Zadra www.pioneershospital.org Ed Stewart: 675-2063 Meeker, Colorado 81641 SHOP PHONE: 675-8720 EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN at (970) 629-9937. LDNK RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT, a Colorado special PioneersPhone: 970! 878.5047 Medical Fax: 970! Center 878.3285 district and political subdivision of the State of Colorado 345 Cleveland, Meeker, CO 81641 Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District High Country By: /s/ Kris Arcolessee PORTABLES Kris Arcolessee, Secretary ELECTRICAL WORK PortAJohn • Septic • Rolloff Services Published: January 8, and January 15, 2015 Colorado Statewide OF ALL KINDS Rio Blanco Herald Times. &ODVVL¿HG$GYHUWLVLQJ Locally Owned & Operated RESIDENTIAL •COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Network Your is Our Business Business DUCEY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 84 Levi970-878-6361 & Darcy Roach Colorado newspapers for only $250, contact your local ELECTRIC newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117. 739 East Main Street, Rangely •563 Market Street, Meeker ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! +(/3:$17(''5,9(56 /$1')256$/( 675-8368 • Alan Ducey • 878-4144 You can now renew your Colorado OHV 24-HOUR SERVICE registrations on line at: '5,9(575$,1((61(('(' 6287+(51&2/25$'2/$1' www.parks.state.co.us /HDUQWRGULYHIRU /LTXLGDWLRQ THERAPEUTIC 0D\7UXFNLQJDW867UXFN DFUHVZLWKSRQG & MEDICAL (DUQSHUZHHN (was $94,900) MASSAGE RENTON ERVICE OMPANY &'/ -RE5HDG\LQZHHNV 12: B Electrical •S RefrigerationC • Heating 1-800-809-2141 7HO(OHF Deep Tissue • Aromatherapy • Reflexology • Healing Touch • Cranial Sacral Cooling • HVAC • Appliance Repair The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: MOTORCADE: RENTALS: MEEKER RENTALS: MEEKER RENTALS: MEEKER FULL TIME GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS 3 + BDR, 2 car garage, $1,000 per month CLEAN–REMODELED 2BD apartments, in- STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. TRAILERS, HITCHES, flatbeds, toolboxes, to swim 300 yards using crawl stroke and THE RIO Blanco Herald Times is looking plus deposit. Call (970) 260-8844. house laundry, storage units available, trailer service and truck accessories. We breast stroke, perform a brick dive in the for a part-time freelance reporter with close to shopping and the downtown area are a "one stop shop" truck and trailer deep end of the pool and tread water for 2 newspaper experience to cover Meeker's & more. $575 per month. Western Ex- Commercial office space available in Hu- outfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $597 minutes. Candidates do not need to hold school board and/or town board meetings FOR RENT - 2-3 bdrm, fenced back yard, posures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877. gus Building, downtown Meeker. 878- installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales, a lifeguard certification card as we will as well as occasional county commis- wshr/dryer, water/sewer paid. 1 yr lease 4138. 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In Town Paradise Western Exposures Realty (970) 878- Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd., Meeker, ter of Meeker at 6th and Main in the his- COMMERCIAL PROPERTY with great loca- Updated 3BR/2BA finished basement. Lo- 5877. CO 81641. Applications are available at toric Hugus Building. Includes over 5000 tion. Main Street. Call for particulars. BUSINESS cated on dead-end for max privacy. 2 lots add parking. square feet and loading dock in the alley. the Meeker Recreation Center and on the $216K meekercolorado.com 970-878-3758 Available now. (970)778-5040. website, www.Meeker RecDistrict.com. OPPORTUNITY This former general store has Main Street Complete job description is available display, windows, an antique ceiling, HALANDRAS BUILDING , 300 sq. ft. interi- RENT REDUCED: 4 BDR 2 BA house for freight elevator, built-in cupboards and upon request and online. ERBM Recrea- FOR RENT or Lease- Day Care Center. or office, includes utilities. Off street LARGE 2 BDR/1BA apt for rent, quiet and rent, $900.00/month, ready to move in. 1910 era show cases. Call 970-878-4138 tion & Park District is an Equal Opportun- 1032 Jennifer Drive. State Certified, parking, easy access. (970)629-9714. private, good location. No pets. (970)778- Fenced yard, approved pets welcome. for details. ity Employer. 970-878-3403. Applications Federal Certified, meets all require- 5040. will be accepted through January 16, Call Mike @ (970)878-9848 or (970) 629-8866. ments. 5336 square feet. Some equip- EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2 2015. ment included. 970-878-4423. WINTER RATES SPECIAL- 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, 3 BDR Trailer, fenced yard, pets okay, no townhome, Newly remodeled. Back priva- BDR apt. Hot water heat, water, sewer, NICE 2 BDR/2BA duplex with attached smoking. References and deposit re- cy, fenced yard, NP. Deposit & referenc- trash paid. Lease/Deposit required. NS, covered parking, no pets. Available now. NOBODY COVERS RIO BLANCO COUNTY LIKE THE HERALD TIMES quired (970) 629-0917. es required. 970-878-7968. NP. (970)878-4592. (970) 778-5040. 1033 W Market St. Meeker, Colo.. 81641 970-878-5877 70548 HWY 64. Gorgeous Horse Ranch with Indoor and Outdoor Arena, Custom 3 Bd. Home, Morton 4 bay garage with heated room, Morton Heated Shop with kitchen, Log Barn, numerous Pastures & Sheds on 42 acres. $730,000 Meeker Laurie J. Brooks BROOKS REALTY Owner/Broker STRAWBERRY CREEK 889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado RANCH Rangely (970) 878-5858 • (970) 675-2525 Charlie Novak 2,387 acre ranch with about 420 acres of hay meadows, Broker Associate including a center pivot & WWW.BROOKSREALTYMEEKER.COM gated pipe, brick home, hired hand home, bunk house, N NEW LISTING! 201 Coal Rd. — 2300 sq. ft. home. 4 BR, 2 BA on 2 acres. New forced air gas furnace numerous garages and new & garbage disposal, wet bar, large open kitchen with lots of cabinet space. Pellet stove and 576 sq. ft. pipe corrals, plus a BLM Permit, beautiful setting, trees garage with additional 840 sq. ft. garage. Good access to BLM. $269,900 & rock outcroppings, outstand- N NEW LISTING! 216 Ridge Rd. — This is a nice 2856 sq ft two level house built in 1977. It's a well main- ing water rights, & good big tained house with new flooring upstairs and tile down stairs, custom kitchen cabinets, screened-in back game hunting. Y porch with spectacular view, central air, FAG furnace and woodstove, attached garage. $219,900 $6,500,000 L E N NEW LISTING! 910 Bell St. — Nice one-level 2385 sq. ft. house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, built in 2003 G N on double lot with nice, covered back deck, new flooring in kitchen and dining and new carpets through- A R RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY out. Ready to move into! $200,000 NEW Two 5 Acre Parcels and one 8 acre parcel 300 4th St. East 979 8th St. – Unobstructed views, 3BD, 2BA N — 3 BR 2 BA on 3 lots in Dinosaur, 1744 Sq Ft built in 1981. Large garden space with home, 4,800 sq.ft. shop/garage spaces. Worth on the intersection of Hwy 64 & Hwy 13 about 2 water tap. Two large outbuildings. Lots of room to park toys. $115,000 coming to see! $285,000 miles west of Meeker, CO. Great Commercial Property. Call for details. N 315 &317 N. GrandAve. — Duplex: Attractively renovated. Each unit has 1,200 SF. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, W/D HOT DEAL! 1455 Mountain View Road - hook-up, carport for each side. Pricedto Sell! $139,500 Excellent income property. Carefully tucked amongst native landscape, this 1036 Shults Drive - Newly constructed 32 unit apartment complex located above Meeker N Great Building Site — 1350 La Mesa Circle, 19,631 Sq Ft. List price: $39,500 wonderful 3BD, 2BA log home home is private, yet right in town! $260,000 Recreation Center. A nice investment at $2,990,000 855 5th St. – Wonderful view over town from NEW 410 Market St. - Turnkey business, great N 443 Bugle Dr. — 14-Mile subdivision, 99.68 acres with 1,600+ sq. ft. 3BD, 2 BA modular. Lots of pri- this 5BD, 2BA home. New roof, siding, windows and flooring. $200,000 location, quality inventory, experienced team, vacy and wildlife with great views. Plenty of room for everything. Also has water well. $225,000 SOLD! only thing missing is YOU! $950,000! N 461 GarfieldSt. — Rental Property - 4 units, plenty of parking, 2 BR 1 BA with upgrades. All have 1045 Lance Cr. – SHOP SPACE GALORE! Well kept, 5BD, 2BA home with large rooms, smart RV PARK- 13 acres with White River Frontage, range/oven, refrigerators. Fully Rented! $225,000 20 spaces with water/sewer/electric, plus 20 R floor plan and amazing shop. $198,500 UNDER E N 1090 Pinyon — 3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, built in 1997, new wood burning stove, with large open kitchen. acres with Colorado Highway 13 & 64 frontage. K CONTRACT E 16,449 sq. ft. lot. Huge fenced back yard. Priced to move $102,000 Reduced! $900,000 for both. NICE PROPERTY! E 973 Main St. – Inviting 2BD, 1.75BA home with M N 1376 Juniper Rd. — Total remodel, beautfiul kitchen, master bedroom has huge walk-in closet. Fresh expansive opportunities. The mature trees, mani- 317 East Market - GREAT PROPERTY, GREAT paint and new flooring on main level. Total of 2,460 sq. ft. and 3-car-garage! Priced to move $251,000 cured yard, garden, deck and cottage create a LOCATION - 1.4 acres includes commercial N1886 RB County Rd. 8 — New windows throughout, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home, 6.8 acres with peaceful haven right in the middle of town! building, newly built shop $975,000. Also the 2,000 feet White River frontage, large deck and spectacular views! $350,000 Reduced! COME RELAX ON THE DECK! $185,000 adjoining 3 acre parcel is available for $300,000 with highway access. 117 6th St. - Completely remodeled duplex, fully furnished, sleeps 12 people, within walking dis- 680 Water St. – Playa del Rio Apartments sits on tance of downtown. $179,000 4 lots, feature 19 apartment units, 17 storage 1130 Market St. • PO Box2107 units, off street parking and park area. Buy Meeker, CO 81641 1060 Park St. - Great income producing duplex. before the market booms! $650,000 970-878-4715 • Fax878-4780 Can also be converted to single family residen- (970) 878-5165 tial. 4BD/2BA. $175,000 624 Market St. – Large remodeled restaurant E-Mail: www.meekerrealty.com building with apartment space. Fantastic location! [email protected] 780 11th St. – Tastefully remodeled 3BD, 2BA bi- $562,500 Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner level home with a fantastic fenced yard. www.backcountryrealty.com Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. REDUCED to $167,900 975 Market St. – Restaurant building on two lots with off street parking along Highway 13. 760 11th St. - Good 3BD/2BA starter home with $220,000 N large back yard, deck, storage shed, built in 643 Main Street P.O. Box 1384 1996. $110,000. Member of Craig Board of Realtors Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Visit www.Realtor.com Meeker, CO 81641 RANCHES HOMES IN MEEKER … 767 12th Street - Completely remodeled town- house includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. "Like 1560 RBC RD. 15 - 390 acre ranch with cozy *NEW 787 12th St - 3 BR, 2 BA manufactured home, lg lot, garage, horse barn & pasture. $140,000 New". $65,000 3BD log home, lush pastures private setting, O close to town, well, pond & spring. $595,000 *295 Park Ave.- Nice lot, small log home. 1 BR, 1 BA. Great condition. Garage. $139,900 REDUCED! $25,000 *835 Sulphur Creek Rd.- 3 BR, 2 BA home by fairgrounds. Fenced backyard, landscaped. $165,000 O Price Reduced: $106,000 RURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES NEW 945 Rd. 14 - Sensational, beautiful 5bd, VACANT LAND *1440 Mountain View Rd.-5BR, 4½ BA, one of a kind custom home, panoramic views, outdoor entertaining area, O $132,900 lawn w/sprinkler system, home security system, A/C & more! $375,000 REDUCED! 3ba log cabin with pristine setting. Creek & Pond. 1107 Market St. – Commercial corner lot on O $139,900 The ultimate privacy in the White River National Highway 13. Perfectly cleared and ready for a *112 Main St.-3 BR, 2 BA historic home with a 426 sq. ft. cottage. Updated, large corner lot. $219,000 Forest. $475,000 new business! $250,000 *1425 Mountain View Rd.-4 BR. 3 BA home on a private lot with amazing views. Well maintained. $189,900 VACANT building site - 7500 SF, 1280 Garfield Street, includes paid water tap ...... O SALE PENDING 1751 Brightwater Ln. – Located 20 minutes 41 Vacant Lots – Sanderson Hills Subdivision. *1369 Juniper Rd.-Beautiful home in Sage Hills, on 3 large lots, total ¾ acre. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, single level home with 1062 Main Street, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, full basement, LARGE SITE ...... O Price Reduced: $190,000 west off Highway 64, this 39 acre property has Located on the northwest side of the subdivision. attached garage, landscaped w/ sprinkler system, covered patio, many trees. $250,000 REDUCED! NEW LISTING: 1111 Wall Street, 3bdrm, 2bath, manufactured home, great location ...... income producing hay ground, river frontage and $250,000 for all OWNER FINANCING *562 Larry Lane-Corner lot, 1 level, 3 BR 2BA, fenced yard, garage, deck. $149,000 MAKE AN OFFER! O SALE PENDING a new 5000+ SQFT metal shop. Electric, cistern 48 Acres off County Road 13 – 5 miles south of 450 Garfield Street – 2 bdrm ranch on large lot, close to downtown ...... and septic already installed. $369,000 *643 12th St- 4 BR, 2 BA bi-level home. Garage, carport, fenced back yard. $115,000 REDUCED! O $259,900 Meeker, joins BLM, open to trades or offers 517 Park Ave – Commercial property, downtown Courthouse square ...... 1161 RBC RD 8 - This 3BD remodeled home $235,000 RANCHES — RURAL RESIDENTIAL — HUNTING PROPERTIES... O $265,000 sets across from the White River, includes 5 99 Acres off of County Road 60 – Secluded 210 W. Bell Street, immaculate 4bdrm, 2ba home in Rangely ...... acres with trees. Large deck & great location, just acreage with power, nice building areas, borders O $485,000 a few minutes from town. $349,000 *NEW CR 8 - 88 Acres just east of Meeker. Hunting, dry land pasture, development potential. $450,000 1032 Lance Circle – Beautiful ranch style home on corner lot, garage ...... BLM. $139,000 NEW 71855 Hwy 64 - MILES OF VIEWS, 3bd, *NEW 8505 CR 8- 9 miles east. Nice 3 BR home, basement, garage, fenced yard, great views. $325,000 290 4th Street – 3100 SF +, 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, residential or commercial ...... 15,000 SQFT Lot at 6th & Water St. – Mixed *180 N. Little Rancho Dr.- 36 Acres, newer 3 BR, 2 BA manufactured home, water well. $198,500. 2ba home on 35 acres about 4 miles from zoning, cleared, READY FOR YOUR NEW Meeker. Stucco, covered porch, metal BUILDING! $120,000 *970 Shaman Trail- 5 acres, beautiful newer 2 story home, top of the line. Big heated shop. $545,000 REDUCED! 73209 Hwy 64 – 11 acres with 2032 SF, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, outbuildings, ...... garage/barn. $300,000 *14970 CR 8- 14 acres on the River. Great fishing. Hay pasture, beautiful 2,500 sq ft home. $1,995,000. 4.5 Lots on 8th St. – Quiet location! $100,000 811 County Rd. 43 – Beautiful log home on 40 acres, barn , close to town yet private ...... 320 Bugle Dr. CONSIDERING THE COUNTRY? *1758 CR 32- 3.3 acres, 4 BR, 3 BA modular home. Great views, outbuildings, fenced yard. $194,900 REDUCED! 117 W.Main St. Karen Reed 182 Main St. – Commercial lot behind Family Broker/Owner 99 acres with comfortable home and outbuild- *29100 CR 8- 12 Acres with River & fishing. Nice 1,252 sq ft 3 BR, 2 BA cabin, borders BLM. $795,000. Rangely, CO ings, tucked away in a private location with great Dollar store. Busy location, cleared, ready to *13247 CR 8- 5 Acres 14 miles E of Meeker. Nice home, big shop, outbuildings. Horse setup. $429,000. Susana Field views and good pastures. $295,000 build! $85,000 81648 *2610 CR 33- 3 Acres 7 mi W of town. 4 BR, 3 BA home, full basement, shed, pasture, views. $250,000. Broker Associate 281 RBC Rd. 57 – Marvelous 3BD, 2BA log 688 Meath Dr. – 35 acre lot in Little Beaver *3315 CR 8- 42 Acres, 3 mi east of Meeker. Beautiful log home 3 BR, 2 BA, walk-out basement. $450,000 970-675-2299 home on 1.4 acres, located 10 miles up the Flat Estates, cleared building pad. Will consider all *13245 CR 8- 5 acres 14 miles up-river, well, trees, 3 BR, 2 BA home, decks, garage, shop. $295,000 REDUCED! Tops Scenic Byway. Right from this home, you offers! $85,000 *River Property- CR 12- 5+ acres 28 miles east, with 2 BR, 1 BA cabin, good well, fish pond. $275,000 REDUCED! can jump on your ATV and enjoy the vast public NEW 459 Cross L Drive – 3 acres in Cross L land! $287,500 *1337 Meath Dr.- 35 Acres, 9 miles east with a nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, pastures, views. $230,000 SOLD! Estates, good building location on corner lot. The Rangely Area Experts 264 Love Ln. – HORSE HAVEN – 5 stall horse $80,000 BUSINESS & INVESTMENT … barn, multiple fenced pastures and metal shop on 4 Lots in Cross L Estates – OWNER FINANC- 4.39 acres. Humans will equally enjoy the stucco ING $70,000 - $75,000. $250,000 for all *109 Market St.-3+ lots on the corner of 1st & Market. Great location next to the Dollar Store $275,000 REDUCED! 9020 CR 2 1390 La Mesa 173 Pinyon Cir. 3BD, 2BA home and convenient location! *Rio Blanco Store- Great potential, ¾ acre on Hwy 13, 3,000 sq ft store, café, living quarters. $130,000 REDUCED! $275,000 6.79 Acres in Cross L Estates – Irrigated mead- $250,000 $249,900 $224,900 ow, domestic water, electricity and views. *304 4th St. Commercial building on corner lot downtown, great office space, 4,437 sq. ft. $220,000 NEW 519 Rim Rock Dr. - Hilltop home on 5 REDUCED $65,000 acres with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fabulous RAW LAND AND HOMESITES ... 927 W. Bell 340 Darius Ave. 210 W. Bell views and an attached garage. Good floor plan, 23105 Highway 13 – 5.09 Acres with domestic well, electricity and views. REDUCED $50,000 *NEW CR 8 - 88 Acres just east of Meeker. Hunting, dry land pasture, development potential. $450,000 $230,000 $215,000 $190,000 large family room. $245,000 *12926 CR 8- 5 Acres with River. Cabin sites, good water well, 1 room yurt. Views. $165,500 REDUCED! NEW 2378 Rd. 49 - Log cabin on 3 acres with 2.25 Acres off Highway 13, north of Meeker – Nice building location, close to town! $45,000 *71 Acres on CR 15, 11 miles NE. Private homesites, water, good hunting, borders public land. $205,000. 207 Hillcrest Cir. 226 S. Grand Ave. 218 Dakota Ave. spring. Located about 20 minutes drive east of *Ridge Estates- 2 to 9 acre lots. Community well, irrigation water to each site. Prices reduced, additional dis- Meeker. $150,000 2 Lots in Sage Hills – Gentle grade, for fantastic $187,000 $177,000 $170,000 views. Time to build! $35,000 each count available. Prices starting from $75,600. 1 mile south of town near golf course. NEW 200 Rim Rock Dr. – Freshly painted and *359 Love Lane-5 acres, Cross L Estates, Lot 13, great horse property, well. $100,000 priced to sell! Fantastic 2BD, 2BA home on 5 41 Developed Lots in Sanderson Hills Re-sub- division – Streets, Curbs, Electricity and Gas 1236 La Mesa Cir. 1211 Tanglewood 145 Taylor Ave. acres just 5 minutes from town. $149,000 *River Property-19.6 Acres 12 miles west. Irrigated hay, good home sites, river. $150,000. installed. $29,000 each or $25,000 each in *Little Beaver Estates- Lot 4, 35 acres, fenced, good pond, loafing shed, great home site. $72,500 REDUCED! $169,900 $160,000 $139,900 210 RBC Rd. 75 - Papoose Creek Cabin – packages of 5 lots. *Little Beaver Estates- 35 acre lot bordering DOW hunting land. Lot 11- $95,000, Forest service leased land, your rustic cabin to *Little Beaver Estates 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land, Lot 14. $93,000 REDUCED! 601 E. Rangely 909 E. Main St. 317 W. Rangely enjoy! $65,000 *Little Beaver Estates Lot 13 - 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land. $89,000 REDUCED! $130,000 $99,500 $86,000 *100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00. Happy New *Several nice building lots on Mimi Circle and Michael Circle priced between $22,500 and $25,000. Suzan Pelloni Managing Broker Year! Onea J. Miller Broker *20 Acres, Strawberry Creek Minor Subdivision, Lot 3, $30,000 SOLD! 136 S. Jones [email protected] [email protected] $67,000 We also have rentals! • www.westernexposures.com • For a color brochure on these properties, and information on others, stop by our office at 1130 Market Street Call Steve Wix - Cell 970-629-9990, Andrea Thiessen - Cell 970-390-2182, More listings and pictures online at www.raven-realty.com or Rachel Gates - Cell 303-301-5366. 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