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NEARLY HALF OF RESPONDENTS THINK COUNTY IS HEADED IN WRONG DIRECTION SSuurrvveeyy ssaayyss ...... COUNTY LEADERS WILL USE RESULTS JEFF BURKHEAD Officials concluded the body parts found last Thursday night in TO HELP SHAPE the grassy area next to the skateboard park on Main Street were MASTER PLAN bear paws. BY JEFF BURKHEAD STAFF WRITER The bear facts: [email protected] io Blanco County commis - Meeker officials identify ‘body sioners and staff have a better idea of residents’ likes and dislikes after parts’ as belonging to bear hearing the results of a Y EFF URKHEAD countywide survey. B J B was a front paw, and the other One thing they learned is they STAFF WRITER was a back paw, Hervey said. Rhave some work to do, especially [email protected] “It was definitely a bear when it comes to informing the pub - paw,” said local taxidermist Bill lic. MEEKER — What was ini - Wille, who was asked to inspect “One thing, for me, that comes to tially investigated as a severed the evidence. “I’ve done so the forefront is that there is a lot of human hand and foot turned many of them. In fact, we just misinformation and misunderstand - out to be bear paws. skinned one not too long ago. ing about what the county is doing The body parts were discov - “This is about the third time and why,” said Jeff Madison, county ered last Thursday night in the over the years the police have natural resources specialist and plan - grassy area between Mountain called, just to confirm what they ning director, responding to the Valley Bank’s parking lot and are looking at,” Wille continued. results of the survey, presented at a JEFF BURKHEAD the skateboard park, next to the “It (a bear paw) looks kind of Chris Cares of RRC Associates, which conducted the countywide survey, reviews the results at last Thursday’s pub - library. like a human hand.” public meeting last Thursday. “I put lic meetings in Meeker and Rangely. the blame for this directly on us. It is “We determined it was bear A passerby discovered the clear to me we are not doing a good parts,” said Police Chief Bob body parts and called authori - enough job of communicating with Hervey. “The bone structure is ties. the public, and that we need to take different from the human (hand “A young man was walking and foot).” steps to improve that.” BEAR PAW 3A Results from the survey showed Two paws were found, one See page the majority of respondents — 45 per - cent — think the county is moving in the wrong direction, while 25 percent stated the county was headed in the right direction. Thirty percent of Flannery pleads respondents said they “did not know,” when asked if the county was progressing in a positive direction. “Right out of the chute, we asked the question, ‘Is Rio Blanco County guilty to Class 4 progressing in the right direction, or do you feel it’s gotten off on the wrong track?’” said Chris Cares of RRC Associates of Boulder, which felony in theft conducted the survey. “This is one that, frankly, is a little sobering. BY JEFF BURKHEAD over and she can rebuild her You’ve got 25 percent of the popula - STAFF WRITER life,” Wix said. “I’m sure she is tion saying right track. Almost half — Ryan Mahoney is one of the consult - [email protected] sorry and wants to change her 45 percent — saying wrong direction, Chris Lockwood, a member of TAG, the Technical Advisory Group, asked a ants involved in the county’s master ways, but I still wouldn’t trust and about a third saying don’t know question at last week’s public presentation of the countywide survey results. plan development process. MEEKER — Shelly Flannery, her with my checkbook. Shelly’s ... you are dealing with a part of the former treasurer for the Rio actions wounded the historical population that doesn’t necessarily Blanco County Historical society, but we are moving for - have an opinion, but they took the For complete survey results, go to www.theheraldtimes.com Society, pleaded guilty last ward with our projects and time to fill out a 20-minute survey. So, Friday to one count of theft of duties.” they care about the community.” checking the temperature,” he said. tified.” Parsons of Rangely. “Most of it con - $1,000 to $20,000, a Class 4 In July, Flannery repaid the The survey also showed that 46 “On this one, quality of life, the vast The findings from the survey — firms what was suspected by those of felony, with recommendation historical society $7,300, which percent of the respondents thought majority of people will tell you their along with input from stakeholder us who’ve been engaged in public for probation, said Anthony had been missing from the quality of life in the county had got - opinion. Here again, the dominant groups, including an advisory group and business issues for a long time.” Mazzola, investigator for the 9th books, but an additional $7,000 ten worse. answer is in the most negative col - — will help shape what will eventual - The survey represents one step in Judicial District. was still outstanding, according “You have to have a thick skin to umn, gotten worse, but the stayed the ly become a master plan to guide the the master plan development process. Flannery used historical soci - to the organization’s records. do one of these surveys,” Cares said. same is also a pretty significant num - county during the next 10 years and “From here, we need to get into ety funds for personal use, dur - “The assistant DA from “There are some negative comments ber of the responses. In terms of the beyond. Results of the survey were great detail and focus on points ing her time as the volunteer Glenwood called me last that come out, and you always see past two years, it’s been challenging presented during a public meeting in directly related to land use in our treasurer of the organization. Thursday and told me that they that.” in terms of quality of life. ... Now Meeker, which was also available via county, now that we have some data She will be sentenced May 15. were going to offer four years’ The quality of life question was a remember, when we asked this ques - videoconference in Rangely. on broad perspectives,” Parsons said. Rio Blanco County Historical probation and restitution of way to gauge public opinion, Cares tion ... it was out in the field in “I think it marks the starting point “Growth expectations/concerns may Society President Steve Wix said $1,300, or so, which the investi - said. February and March, so the national for developing a new land use master it’s time to put the incident in gator felt was clearly provable,” COUNTY SURVEY 3A “It’s kind of a barometer question, attitude was pretty negative, and jus - plan,” said Commissioner Ken See page the past and move forward, for Wix said. “We came up with a all parties involved. FLANNERY 2A “Hopefully, this is finally See page WEATHER FORECAST In THE BAKERY Call Today! Saturday 50s /20s Partly newsracks Fresh Baked Breads, Rolls & Pastries sunny Breakfast & Sack Lunches now! High-Speed & Look for the Spring Edition 265 Sixth Street • Meeker Dial-Up Internet of the Northwest Colorado 970.878.5500 Mosty sunny Hunting Guide in newsracks 4am-2pm Monday-Friday • 4am-11am Sat. Web Services across the region. 540 Russell St., Craig - 970-824-8238 • 654 Main St., Meeker - 970-878-0477 Sunday 60s /30s 2A Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009 COMMUNITY

RIO BLANCO BRIEFS FLANNERY 1A from page Winemaking class 878-4314. Mary works at the Flowersmith Exchange and larger number, somewhere offered at rec center UMW Friendship Tea also cleans the Rio Blanco PRESSING THE FLESH ... around $7,000, which includes MEEKER — Mose McPhail Water Conservancy District’s expenses she paid with the will offer a winemaking class at is Monday evening office. She volunteers for museum’s checkbook, including 7 p.m. April 23 at the recreation MEEKER — Meeker United Rocky Mountain Jobs for several checks ... for her person - center. Methodist Women invites all Progress Inc. - Senior al expenses, and a payment of “This will be a starter class,” ladies — young and old — to Community Services $3,000 to a caterer for a big din - McPhail said. “I want to show their 2009 Friendship Tea on Employment Program based in ner in Craig that had nothing to people what they need to make Monday, April 20 at 6:45 p.m. Grand Junction. Mary do with the historical society. wine. The reason we’re doing it at the Meeker United Methodist describes it as a program to “None of those payments now is because this summer is Church at Eighth and Park. Call help “keep seniors busy.” was approved by our board, and when they need to be picking Janet Hayes at 878-4359, if you Mary has three children. we didn’t find out about them the fruit to make wine. You can have a talent to share. Her son Jim Truitt and Karen until I was finally able to make wine out of anything, live in Grand Junction. Jim has retrieve the checkbook, bank plums, chokecherries, elderber - Mary Truitt named four children: Nicole, James, and invoice files from Shelly last ry ...” Steve and Yulanda. Yulanda spring, after months of me try - A follow-up class will be ‘home of’ honoree has a son nicknamed RANGELY — This week’s ing to get the bookkeeping back held in the fall, when class “Scooter.” Mary’s daughter “home of” honoree is 67-year from her,” Wix said. “She knew members will go through the Tina Tolley and husband Frank Rangely native Mary Truitt. that she would be in big trouble process of making wine. of Rangely have two children: Mary is the daughter of Leah when I got the bookkeeping There’s no charge for the Patrick Tolley and wife Larissa and the late Jim Kenney of back, so she stalled and made winemaking class. For more of Rangely and Christina Rangely. excuses as long as she could, information, call McPhail at Hairston and her daughter until I threatened to get the law Peyton. Mary’s other daughter involved.” Angela Coulson and sons Flannery accepted a plea Justin and James live in agreement in January in Routt Lewiston, Idaho. County, where she pleaded Mary likes to read and guilty to a lesser charge of theft PURCHASE PHOTOS! enjoys “being outdoors and greater than $20,000. She origi - Rio Blanco Herald Times photos online... taking pictures.” nally had been charged with Log on to www.theheraldtimes.com When asked what she likes stealing more than $70,000 from and click this logo... most about Rangely, she the Habitat for Humanity dur - quickly stated, “It’s home.” ing her time as executive direc - tor of the organization. Memorial Service “From this ordeal, we have learned to be less trusting of Saturday in Rangely people, even friends, with our RANGELY — A memorial JEFF BURKHEAD money,” Wix said. “I hope other service for Aida Luz Tanori De Colorado’s junior senator, Democrat Michael Bennet, stopped in Meeker on Tuesday dur - organizations and boards have Lopez will be at 10 a.m. ing a swing through northwest Colorado. About 40 people, including town officials from also learned from what hap - Saturday at St. Ignatius Meeker and Rangely, showed up at Kilowatt Korner to hear from the senator and ask ques - pened to us.” Catholic Church in Rangely. tions. Giant Step hosts open house next Thursday SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMES

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tion by the geography of where Thursday’s presentation of the “I believe we need to truly, the document will only be effec - people live.” survey results. She would like with the economic times, put tive if it is put to good use. Rector, who is a member of to see more people take an together a program with sup - “It is not a static document,” TAG, the Technical Advisory interest in the process of pro - port from both towns for pursu - Farrar said. “I would hope, if Group, said the difference in viding input for the county’s ing diversity, at the same time we do our job right, the values, attitudes between the two ends master plan. supporting both natural energy the vision, the core elements of the county was understand - “I am pleased that the coun - as well as alternative (sources able. ty is taking time to hopefully such as oil shale),” Rector said. remain valid for a long period “On this end of the county, gain some valuable information “We need to let the state and of time. Our indicator of suc - in Rangely, has been predomi - from the public,” Rector said. feds know what their political cess is to be able to come back nately energy,” Rector said. “So “It was sad on our end that we positions are doing to our coun - to the county in five years from we live with that and accept it only had the TAG people and ty and towns, that we were now and sit in on a planning more so than the other end of the planning commission as doing well economically, until commission meeting and hear the county. Now the other end well as the contractors for the the layering on of rules and reg - folks say, ‘We’re following the of the county is becoming more survey present, and not the ulations at the local, state and plan.’ It would be disappoint - energy (based), and so is going general public. I had hoped to federal level, as well as the low - through that phase of adjusting. ing to us to see the document see more involved for input ering of gas prices at the same sitting on a shelf covered with a I really believe that makes the into the process. However, the time. Increasing costly regula - layer of dust, not having been difference.” contractors were meeting with tions at a downturn in the econ - “I agree with that assess - the stakeholders, so perhaps omy, is not the time to do this.” used.” ment,” Farrar said. “That’s a that is sufficient for input.” Eventually, the master plan reading I would make as an She said the two towns in will be adopted by the county Editor’s note: Results from the outside observer.” the county will need to work planning commission, and rati - countywide survey are available at Rector attended last together, moving forward. fied by the commissioners. But www.theheraldtimes.com.

JEFF BURKHEAD Davis Farrar makes a point about the county’s survey results. Farrar is heading up a team of con - sultants for the county on the development of a new master plan. The survey was part of that process. be over-accented by use of the responded to the survey online. need to spell out the process highly speculative oil shale “We mailed 2,689 surveys. and the dates of the meetings. population number.” It’s a large sampling, and a fair - We are taxpayers. We need to A report by the Associated ly good turnout for this kind of be aware of what’s going on.” Governments for Northwest survey,” said Cares, who is a Farrar emphasized the sur - Colorado estimates the popula - partner with RRC Associates. vey is a way to solicit feedback. tion of Rio Blanco County could “We sometimes see a little high - “A survey is one of a num - soar to more than 39,000 people er (response); we often see quite ber of tools we would use to by 2035, with an increase in nat - a bit lower.” reach out to folks,” Farrar said. ural gas and oil shale produc - Peggy Rector of Rangely, a “It’s an opportunity to get your tion. Nearly 45 percent of former county commissioner input, not necessarily in the respondents said their quality and town mayor, said she did context of a meeting, which can of life would diminish due to not receive a survey in the mail. be intimidating. It gives us a the population increase. She said she would be curious pretty good factual basis to start ® Energy production was to know how many other peo - with. We can reach out to a

® among the topics covered in the ple did not receive one. larger audience in the process, ® survey, which also included “I know I didn’t get one,” and all of this culminates into questions about infrastructure, Rector said. “I did mine over the master plan document.” level of county services, hous - the Web.” Of those who responded, 45 ing and the environment, as Cares said RRC purchased a percent were from Meeker, 30 0.75-1.38 oz. Western Family 18 oz. Western Family Oatmeal, well as other issues. mailing list that provided percent from Rangely and 25 Assorted Mixes 18 oz. Western Family Iced Oatmeal & Assorted “All of this information will names and addresses for the percent from the unincorporat - be pulled together and com - survey. ed parts of the county. bined with existing conditions,” “The attempt was to reach “What we found here is (the Seasoning Peanut Butter Cookies said Davis Farrar, a consultant everybody,” Cares said. “The responses) vary very signifi - who is heading up the team for basis for the list was credit cantly by whether you were in $ $ 29 $ 69 the master plan project. “We’ll reports. Even if you have bad Meeker, Rangely or the unincor - be looking at population num - credit, or you don’t use a credit porated county,” Cares said. for bers, county budget, building card, typically, you are in their “What we’ve done here is 3 1 2 1 permits, energy activity, all of database. (But) that’s one of the begun to measure some of those these kinds of factual pieces, challenges, particularly in a differences of opinion. Maybe a what’s going on in the county transient area. We tried to make key finding is we didn’t see as GGRROOCCEERRYY right now, what’s happened sure everybody had an oppor - much variation by age and 50oz. 2X historically. All of that material tunity to get asked.” income, but we saw consider - $ 47 CHECK OUT OUR will be pulled together and Not everyone thinks the able (differences) by the geogra - ALL DETERGENT ...... 5 6-12rolls Regular & Double Roll used by us as part of our com - county is putting out enough phy. $ 39 prehensive plan and process. information about the survey “This is one where we start ANGEL SOFT ...... 4 This is sort of a snapshot of and the public’s input in devel - to see pretty pronounced differ - 24oz. Barilla w/Basil what’s going on today, and then oping the master plan. ences between Rangely and $ 29 TOMATO SAUCE ...... 2 we’ll be looking into the future “I think something this Meeker,” Cares added. “In 3.1oz. Betty Crocker Warm Delight and developing a plan that will important ... I don’t think they Rangely, 48 percent said stayed $ IN THE DELI!! FUDGE BROWNIE . . .3for 5 be your blueprint as we move are giving the public enough the same, 32 percent said gotten 14ct. ‘On The Go’ on.” information,” said Ginny Love worse. That’s in contrast to $ A little more than 500 peo - of Meeker, who has been at Meeker, where 50 percent said CRYSTAL LIGHT ...... 2for 7 12oz. French’s Spicy Brown & ple responded to the survey, odds with the county over its gotten worse, and the unincor - $ 69 FFRROOZZEENN PPRROODDUUCCEE representing about 19 percent of land use policies. “I am won - porated county 54 percent. HONEY MUSTARD . . . . 1 15.6-17.2oz. General Mills 14-18.25oz. Claim Jumpers $ Black, Green or Red Seedless the total number of surveys dering if there needs to be more There were some significant dif - Frosted Cheerios & $ 29 ...... for $ TV DINNERS 4 11 ...... /lb. sent out. Ninety-two people public education. I think they ferences in terms of this ques - 10oz. Green Giant GRAPES 1 WHEATIES ...... 3for 12 $ 39 50ct. Foam Cameo or Braeburn $ 29 BOXED VEGGIES ...... 1 ¢ 19-25oz. Western Family ...... /lb. BEAR PAW 1A HEFTY BOWLS ...... 2 $ 99 APPLES 99 from page 24oz. Hidden Valley D’Anjou $ 99 RAVIOLI ...... 2 ¢ by and saw them and called the night to examine the body parts. garbage,” Wille said. “If it was RANCH DRESSING . . . 3 PEARS ...... 99 /lb. dispatcher,” Hervey said. Neilson took one of the paws in Halloween, I could see (that it 15oz. Lynn Wilson’s 8-inch Green Leaf Lite Thin & Flour ¢ Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s an evidence bag to his clinic to was a prank). But you would be ¢ DDAAIIRRYY ¢ ...... LETTUCE ...... officers were also part of the take an X-ray, to determine surprised how many bears are TORTILLAS 79 99 6ct. Nature Valley 15oz. Spread 99 Juicy investigation, which created a whether it was a human body out there in people’s freezers. $ $ 99 ¢ SMART BALANCE . . . . . buzz around town, as word part, or from an animal. I’m working on a bear now, and GRANOLA BARS . .4for 13 2 MANGOS ...... 89 15oz. ND Organic 64oz. Tropicana spread about body parts being “You can tell the difference, it had been in someone’s freez - $ $ 29 ...... $ discovered in Meeker’s down - but I think they had their er.” CAN BEANS ...... 10for 10 ORANGE JUICE 3 10lb. Pillsbury 32oz. Western Family KIWI FRUIT ...... 3for 1 town district. answer from the taxidermist, By the size of the paws, Wille $ 99 $ 29 “Earlier (last Friday) morn - before (the X-ray) was done,” said, they came from a younger FLOUR ...... 3 SHREDDED CHEESE . 6 9.25-11.5oz. Assorted ing, I had a lot of people talking Neilson said. bear. $ 19 MEAT to me about it,” Hervey said. “It Wille speculated the paws “Looking at the size of the PLANTERS NUTS ...... 4 MEAT was big news.” could have been left by another foot and all, it was a young bear, 13-17oz. Assorted $ Beef Steak $ 99 Dr. Albert Krueger and vet - animal. a small bear,” Wille said. “And it POST CEREAL ...... 3for 12 Choiice Navell LONDON BROIL ...... 1 /lb. 6 rolls Double Roll Boneless Loin erinarian Paul Neilson were “It was probably picked up would be a black bear, not a $ 39 $ 49 called to the scene last Thursday by a dog out of somebody’s grizzly.” . PORK CHOPS ...... 2 /lb. QUILTED NORTHERN 4 1lb. Nautilus Tail-On 26/30 30oz. Rosarita $ OOrraannggeess $ 99 COOKED SHRIMP . . . . . REFRIED BEANS . . . . .3for 5 6 48oz. Wesson $ 99 $ 19 ¢ NEW YORK STEAK . 6 /lb. VEGETABLE OIL ...... 3 ¢ 0.6-1.13oz. 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Striegel Hope for the person who is starting with confidence that we will not suc - helping to create a diverse economy Campaign has raised more than $6.6 Engineering Center, and work will out in life and needs job skills that he need for community colleges cumb to apa - and to assist in the economic devel - million toward our $8.3 million goal. start shortly on this $1.2 million reno - will allow them to reach their goals. has never been greater; so rest thy or self- opment. With the help of our local Right now, the Craig campus infra - vation project. In addition, we are Hope for the person who wants to Tassured, Colorado Northwestern sympathy. district boards, aggressive grant writ - structure build-out is nearing comple - over halfway toward our $2 million improve their life and needs to learn Community College (CNCC) will do Recessions ing, state controlled maintenance, and tion (Phase I). Moreover, the cam - fundraising goal for the Wellness new skills so they can get that promo - everything it can to address critical have and the generosity of our citizens, we paign provided the leverage we need - Center. tion or new job. Hope for the person workforce training, economic devel - will continue have made significant investments in ed to get the $21.3 million early on Along with the Community who needs retraining because their opment, and quality of life issues in to come and our infrastructure and taken bold from the state for the academic build - Partners Building Futures Major Gifts old job has been eliminated. Hope for our communities. go; CNCC action to address community needs. ing, in part, because the college was Campaign projects in Rangely, the a regional company that needs a Nonetheless, there has been much has and will Our decision to move forward able to commit $2.2 million in match - college is involved in a massive and trained and quality workforce. Hope discussion and debate about the continue to with the major gifts campaign is ing funds. With ongoing community necessary $6.5 million energy for the person who yearns to contin - funding for Colorado’s higher educa - provide anchored upon needs identified in support, this long-awaited and neces - upgrade to provide our students a tion. I am confident that the legisla - northwest - our strategic plan, a feasibility study sary project will be ready to bid in more comfortable academic and liv - ue their lifelong learning but cannot ture will do the very best they can in ern and numerous business and industry November 2009. ing environment. We have also made stop life to go off somewhere to this difficult economic environment. Colorado forums. Unfortunately, state funding In addition, we have raised more significant progress raising funds for school. At this point, we will not worry President John Boyd with quality will continue to create limitations on than $2 million so far toward the program and scholarship support in Now is not the time to pull back. about the economic and legislative education our college, but the mill levy enables Craig Career and Technical Center Rangely and Craig and for necessary Community colleges are needed more factors that we cannot control, but opportunities. We will be prudent us to offer a higher quality of service, with less than $1 million yet to raise. I service center support in Hayden, than ever. The nation will eventually rather our focus will center on those with our finances, yet we must also while the major gifts campaign is am confident that the Craig commu - Meeker and South Routt. emerge from this economic mael - factors we can influence such as seek strategic partnerships and addi - designed to provide a margin of nity, and others who care about these CNCC is and will be here for you strom. I am confident that we will enrollment, marketing, grant writing tional financial support for the work excellence pursuant to our expanding plans, will invest their time and dol - and will continue to offer one of our emerge stronger than ever and that and private sector fundraising. we do. mission, intermediate goals, and lars, so this facility can be ready to greatest resources: Hope. Hope for we can accomplish our vision of Whatever the magnitude of the Our vision for growth is designed vision for the future. bid this summer. the high school student taking classes growth together. Rangely’s choice turns down job Loose Ends: Carving a carcass for science RANGELY — It’s back to the middle name, Barry, a principal Wednesday. hat would you do if you with a number of individuals a madwoman to the closest hos - around town. No weapon drawing board in the search for from Wise County, Va. The other finalists for the job were attacked by a rabid who had to go through the pital. She didn’t mention if an handy, I would have to resort to a new school superintendent. Scoggins received word were: Patrick Cullen, school Wanimal? Think about it, painful but lifesaving rabies officer stopped her, but can you clunking the creature with my The Rangely School Board’s from Williams on Tuesday morn - superintendent in Oberlin, Kan., as apparently the United States treatment imagine the excuse she could cell phone or lambasting it with first choice declined. ing. and James Szoka, principal at has one of the highest rates of immediately blurt out! Her interview ended a legal pad or two. Talking an “Barry did not take the job,” “We have opened negotia - Monte Vista High School. The rabid animal attacks on after being with what sounded like a bad animal to death (my cell phone said School Board President tions up with Dr. Pat Cullen, but finalists were interviewed April 3 humans. National Public bitten. joke, “This bobcat went into a prowess is so limited that it Matt Scoggins, referring to will not know until today or and 4. Television had a feature recent - A couple bar ... ” as she continued to Phillip Williams, who goes by his tomorrow,” Scoggins said — Jeff Burkhead seems to go off and unleash ly on the problem, and spoke of these folks regale her listeners with the rest countless messages simply by knew that of the tale describing a fero - knocking it into something) or they had to cious (definitely rabid) wild cat slicing and dicing the unsus - bring the that subsequently attacked pecting animal with a few lethal MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I rabid animal unsuspecting patrons in a bar. paper cuts to the jugular, are Dolly into the hos - As a regular walker, I pon - I far-fetched solutions. RANGELY Viscardi pital with dered the answer to the show’s If I do get bitten, I can’t dan - READY MIX them to be primary question and decided tested. They told of using all on a few things I would not do gle a distressed, dangerous ani - Chamber of Representatives mal from one of my limbs as I CONCRETE sorts of ingenious methods for (could not do) if I was attacked 5SK CONCRETE dispatching the various by one of our local bobcats, limp back to the car. I don’t varmints and hauling the car - skunks, raccoons, fox or any drive to my walking locations. $135/YARD Somehow I can’t picture myself ou are invited to be a part of a group of volunteers who serve cass away to be checked for other vicious varmit. While the Y rabies, or in one woman’s case, advice given to prepare oneself efficiently carving up the crea - the community in behalf of the Meeker Chamber of holding on to an animal with for sudden attack included car - ture, before packing it all snug Commerce – called the Chamber of Representatives. You can select an area one good hand and driving to rying a bowie knife or some and cozy into the plastic dog of interest or be available for any needs as they arise. the hospital with the other. such weapon on all forays away doo-doo bags that I keep handy. 675%8300 Bitten first on the foot and then from home, I know that I could Better just to be prepared for Fresh • Local on the arm, another runner not kill the animal and stick the the worst — no more daily Competitive found herself wrestling the fox carcass in the canvas bag I usu - walks for me! into the trunk, and driving like ally carry with me on my walks [email protected] MEEKER RANGELY STREAKER SIGHTINGS School Lunch Menu School Lunch Menu BY SHARON TRIPP SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMES WEEK OF APRIL 20-24, 2009 WEEK OF APRIL 20-24, 2009 MEEKER — The Meeker Streaker took our Meeker area Monday Turkey Rice Soup, String Cheese, Pudding Monday Nachos, Salad, Applesauce seniors on the following trips in the month of March. Tuesday Meatball Sub, Tator Bars, Carrots, Pears Chix Nuggets, Mashers, Roll, Banana Tuesday Rifle: Was cancelled due to Beef Nachos, Corn, Fruit Cocktail Lasagna, Corn, Roll, Grapes, Chocolate Cake lack of riders. Wednesday Wednesday Grand Junction: Four people went for a shopping day and Frito Pie, Corn Bread, Mandarin Oranges Pizza, Salad, Pineapple Thursday Thursday two doctor’s appointments. Craig: Was cancelled due to MaxStix, Beans, Brownie, Fruit Juice Friday Friday Hamburger, Tator Tots, Fresh Fruit weather. Town Scenic Trip: Twelve The different areas include: people went to Grand Junction for the Irish Step Dancers. I Welcoming new businesses and resi- The Rio Blanco The Rio Blanco Church: The bus was only dents by joining a team that creates gift County lunch menus Herald Times used one day with three people bags filled with greetings, coupons, dis- riding. are sponsored by: www.theheraldtimes.com Wing Trip: There were two counts and promotional gifts from local trips. 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Power to affected cus - $4.15 million. 592 Main Street, Upstairs, Box 720 last Thursday night in the ed.” days in the 1970s, and is a for - tomers was restored by about “The plan provides for mul - Meeker, Colorado 81641 grassy area by the skateboard “Oil and mer town planner and town 11 p.m., using the Black tiple parties to make use of the 970-878-4017 • 970-878-4016 fax park in Meeker — it turned out gas explo - administrator for Carbondale, Sulphur substation. The fiber assets, and for UBET to 101 East Main Street they were bear paws — another ration and Madison saidI. I I Enterprise gas plant was unaf - own and manage the remaining Rangely, Colorado 81648 hot topic of conversation was development fected by the outage. property and telecom opera - 970-675-5033 • 970-675-8709 fax the countywide survey. is out of con - Bill Wille, a Meeker taxider - “It would appear that the tions,” Heming said. “UBTA- Results of the survey, con - trol in the mist, whose business, Antler outage and the fire are the UBET will also be assuming — Publisher — ducted in February and March, Piceance Taxidermy, is not far from result of a failed electrical both the Rio Blanco and Moffat Mitch Bettis ~ [email protected] were reviewed by consultants Basin.” where the bear paws were dis - device within the substation, County prepaid service agree - — Editor and Staff Writer — at a public meeting — also last “The covered last Thursday, speculat - known as a voltage regulator,” ments, and will continue to Jeff Burkhead ~ [email protected] Thursday night — at the county I roads are ed the body parts could have said Dick Welle, WREA general offer all current services. So, in administration building in Jeff deteriorat - come from his dumpster. manager. “Repairs will take the end, things will be about I Burkhead — News Department — Meeker, and available by video - ing, and with “I guess anything is possi - several weekIs.” I I the same, but with others own - Bobby Gutierrez ~ Staff Writer ~ [email protected] conference at the county annex oil and gas ble, as we have had many dead ing some of the existing unused Blake Smith ~ Staff Writer ~ [email protected] in Rangely. causing most of the damage, parts taken off our property Rick Heming, general man - fiber strands. It’s a very good Stephanie Stubert ~ Staff Writer ~ [email protected] Copies of the survey were they should be the ones footing over the years,” Bill said. ager of NC Telecom, said situation that addresses the Niki Turner ~ Staff Writer ~ [email protected] mailed to 2,689 households in the bill.” Bill had recently skinned a “things are going well,” as far needs of multiple interested the county, and could also be “Too much growth too fast.” bear. as the company’s bankruptcy parties and continues to expand — Advertising Department — completed online. Of the 506 Under the “don’t know” “We have found full deer reorganization. the telecom and data services in Jeff Burkhead ~ Rangely Account Executive [email protected] responses received — represent - responses, some of the com - and elk hides on neighbors’ “We have a hearing in the region.” I I I Deb Pettijohn ~ Meeker Account Executive ing about 19 percent of the total ments were: properties,” added Bill’s wife, Denver (this week), and the [email protected] sent out — 92 were filled out “At times I have hope — Donna. “Dogs have stolen deer court is expected to confirm the A groundbreaking ceremony Sharon Spalding ~ Regional Account Executive online. they must be more progressive and elk skulls right out of the plan of reorganization,” will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at [email protected] Here are some other demo - and smarter.” dumpster, if it was left open. Heming said. “After that, we the site of the new Meeker graphic numbers from the sur - “Sometimes good, some - The bear Bill skinned was put still need to set a closing date, Elementary School, east of the — Production Department — vey: times bad, but areas of concern into the dumpster and we have draft a final report and a recreation center. A construction Kurt Gaston ~ [email protected] Of those who responded, often cannot be fixed by the our trash pickup on Fridays. It motion for a final decree.” crew began excavation work Tonya Morris ~ [email protected] more than half — 55 percent — county. is possible these parts were Last December, UBET last week. U.S. Postal Service #338-020. have lived or owned property “We were told that oil will taken by a caIt oIr dI og.” Wireless of Roosevelt, Utah, a “It’s exciting,” said Meeker Periodicals class postage is paid at Meeker, Colorado 81641. in Rio Blanco County for more pay for hospital, rec center, subsidiary of UBTA-UBET, was School Board President Mary Postmaster: send change of addresses to P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641-0720 than 20 years. The vast majority schools ... Now who is going to Meeker’s skateboard park — the highest bidder in a bank - © 2009 Freeman Publications, Inc. BURKHEAD 8A of respondents — 87 percent — pay for all these increases since called the Fay Action Park — ruptcy auction to take over See page own their home, while 10 per - oil is declining?” has yet to open for the season. cent of the respondents are While only one out of five “We were looking at open - renters. people responded to the survey ing on April 6,” said Scott Of the respondents, 52 per - request, the results are an indi - Pierson, director of the Eastern cent are between the ages of 45 cator of what a portion of the Rio Blanco Metropolitan and 64, with an average age of population thinks about the Recreation and Park District. How to Develop a Holy Walk (4) 53 years old. Forty percent of county and the direction it is “However, the weather has set By Dr. J. D. Watson the respondents have an income headed. Or, as the consultants that back a few weeks.” Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church between $40,000 and $79,999, said, the survey represents a Other projects have taken while 21 percent have an snapshot of the county’s resi - precedence for the recreation income of less than $40,000, and dents and what they think. district. To review, we have considered nature that empowers us to be holy as He is holy (1 8 percent have an income of The survey is part of an “We’re trying like every - seven of ten biblical principles that Pet. 1:15-16). $150,000 or more. ongoing effort to gather infor - thing to get the ball fields ready will guide us in maintaining holi- Tenth and finally, we develop a holy walk by The majority of respondents mation and solicit input, which for action, so the Meeker High work close to home, the survey will eventually culminate in the School baseball team can get I Dr. J.D. ness of life: laying the proper foun- fortifying ourselves against Satan’s attacks. Satan revealed, with a median adoption of a new master plan their home games played,” Watson dation, keeping our eyes on the will try anything and everything to get you to lay roundtrip commuting distance for the county. That master plan Pierson said. I I I right standard for living, keeping aside the Breastplate of Righteousness. One way he of four miles. While some is intended to serve as a guide respondents commute to work for the next decade. Last Thursday, staff from the in mind the end result for which we does this is by “whispering in your ear,” as it were, in places like Craig, Rifle, Even if you didn’t take part Meeker Chamber of Commerce are striving, looking at the right example (our Lord “This holiness thing is keeping you from the pleas- Grand Junction and Utah, most in the survey, there will be visited with members of the Himself), depending upon God for our walk, seek- ures of life; it’s keeping you from having fun.” Satan respondents work in the same opportunities in the future to Rangely Chamber of Commerce community in which they live make your voice heard. Board of Directors to initiate a ing the right company, and seeking out a Christian first tempts you with things that are sinful. That — 81 percent of Rangely “In addition to the survey discussion about how the two friend who can aid us. might be sexual sin, lying, cheating, or other forbid- respondents work in Rangely, process, we will have a series of chambers could work together Eighth, we develop a holy walk by thinking den thing. and 81 percent of Meeker public meetings, to present for the good of the county. respondents work in Meeker. information and get feedback David Cole, the new execu - about how we will look back on our life as we get More subtly, however, he’ll tempt you with Almost half of the respondents, on that material,” said Davis tive director of the Meeker closer to death. We do not wish to be morbid, but things that are not sinful in themselves. As we’ve overall, work in Meeker (50 Farrar, a consultant for the mas - Chamber of Commerce, invited percent), while 28 percent work ter plan and one of the presen - members of the Rangely here is a sobering thought indeed. Picture yourself noted before, bodily appetites are normal, but Satan in Rangely, and 21 percent work ters at last Thursday’s meeting. Chamber of Commerce to join on your death bed and thereby having the time to tempts us to fulfill them outside of God’s will. in rural Rio Blanco County. “Toward the end of this LinkedIn, a business-oriented reflect on how you lived, whether it was holy for Hunger is not sin, but gluttony is. Thirst is not sin, At the heart of the survey process, we are scheduled to Internet networking site. was a question about the gener - have two hearings before the “Their members will be join - God or wholly for yourself. As Paul faced death, he but drunkenness is. Sleep isn’t sinful, but laziness is. al state of the county. A majori - planning commission. That’s a ing this discussion group, could honestly write to Timothy: “I have fought a Sex is not sinful, but fornication is. Leisure is not ty of respondents — 45 percent more formal process. It’s an which will bring over 400 voic - good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept sinful, but living for it is. Business and profit-mak- — indicated they thought the opportunity for you to weigh in es to the table,” Cole said. county was on the wrong track, on the final stages and give us “Additionally, they will partici - the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown ing are not sinful, but focusing on it or “cutting cor- while 25 percent thought the feedback, as this thing comes to pate in the Meeker Chamber’s of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous ners” to do so is. The point is that it’s not the using county was moving in the right a close.” Business Essentials educational judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, of such things but the abusing of them that is sin. direction, and 30 percent said So, stay tuned. series, via CNCC’s PicTel facili - I I I but unto all them also that love his appearing” (2 Moses stands as a grand testimony and example, they “did not know.” ties.” I I I Respondents living in the The county had seven com - Tim. 4:7–8). Since “every one of us shall give “Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people unincorporated parts of the panies submit applications to Jane Miller, Rangely account of himself to God” (Rom. 14:12), we do well of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a sea- county were more likely to conduct the survey. That list Chamber of Commerce presi - think the county was on the was narrowed to three, before dent and owner of Quality to think about what that account will be as we look son” (Heb. 11:25). wrong track — 56 percent of the county settled on RRC Carpet and Furnishings, said back on our lives. Another way Satan tries to get you to lay aside residents living in unincorpo - Associates of Boulder. last week’s meeting with repre - Ninth, we develop a holy walk by remembering the Breastplate of Righteousness is by whispering, rated areas vs. 45 percent of “The selection was made by sentatives of the Meeker overall respondents. a review by the Board of Chamber of Commerce went and renewing our understanding of grace. There is “This holiness thing is really making you look odd to Respondents with incomes County Commissioners, the well. no grander theme in Scripture than grace. Grace is everybody else; it’s making you unlikable. Come on, of more than $60,000 were also planning commission and sev - “It was a really good meet - our Theology more negative about the direc - eral county departments,” said ing,” Miller said. “There’s going ; it produces our salvation, our sanctifi- just lighten up a little.” In other words, the tempta- tion the county was moving. Jeff Madison, natural resources to be some stuff coming up on cation, and our service. Holiness, then, will come as tion is to compromise. We’re reminded of Aaron and In addition to answering the specialist and planning director that. We are talking about we remind ourselves constantly of that theme. We the golden calf. He didn’t want to rock the boat, so he question about whether the for Rio Blanco County. merging the two (chambers), so county is headed in the right “The cost of the master plan we’ll see how that goes. But cannot possibly sin when we have grace “on the chose to appease the people. “Ah, what harm will it direction or the wrong direc - project is being paid by a grant that could be great for this brain.” God’s incomprehensible grace will motivate really do,” he might have thought. “After all, we’re tion, respondents had the from DOLA (Colorado county.” us to holiness. going to dedicate to the Lord” (Ex. 32:5-6). opportunity to offer their opin - Department of Local Affairs), Miller’s daughter, Angie, ions. Here’s a sampling of some with a match from the county,” was added to the Rangely Further, therefore, holiness flows from empower- Yes, to live holy and proclaim holiness invites of the comments, first, from Madison continued. “$97,500 board, while Kathy LaNoue ing grace. God has promised that He will furnish us criticism; we’ll get accusations that we’re being nar- those who think the county is from DOLA, and $36,000 from resigned. Phyllis Henley recent - with power to live holy. As He declared through row-minded, puritanical, intolerant, and legalistic. on the right track: the county. About half of the ly resigned as vice president, “I think that developing our county’s part is in in-kind serv - but was not replaced. Ezekiel, “And I will put my spirit within you, and But God never blesses tolerance, appeasement, or natural resources is the right ices — personnel time and the “We’re not going to do a cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep compromise. He blesses holiness. What’s more, he thing to do.” administrative support. The vice president,” Jane Miller my judgments, and do them” (36:27). A military also blesses us “when men shall revile [us], and per- “More growth in the area cost of the survey, specifically, is said. “We’ll just have the three has been better for the county.” about $10,000 of the total.” officers, and we elected one leader can lay out the mission for his men and can secute [us], and shall say all manner of evil against “I think the county has done Colleen Hannon, who has more board mIemIbI er, Angie.” adequately train and equip them, but he cannot [us] falsely, for [His] sake” (Matt. 5:11). As Purtian quite well, given the resources been a contract planner for the give them the strength to fight. That must come William Gurnall well puts it, “God’s blessing is a available to us.” county on an as-needed basis A fire last Thursday night Now, some comments from for about three years, Madison caused about $300,000 in dam - from within. We, therefore, are empowered from good roof over our head to defend us from the those who stated they thought said, is serving as a consultant age to White River Electric within to live holy, and that power is another gift of storm of men’s wrath.” the county was on the wrong for the master plan project, Association’s Yankee Gulch dis - track: along with Ryan Mahoney. She tribution substation, near the God’s grace. As 2 Peter 1:4 declares, we are “partak- Dear Christian Friend, I again hope you will “Greed is going to ruin the is a former county planner for Enterprise gas plant. The fire ers of the divine nature, having escaped the corrup- keep these articles and read them often. If I may lov- county economy, if not con - Gunnison County. started about 8:30 p.m. and was tion that is in the world through lust,” and it is that ingly encourage you, live holy. trolled.” Meanwhile, Davis Farrar has extinguished about an hour 6A Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009 NEWS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS FRIDAY AT 4 P.M. Meeker school board ready to make offer BY JEFF BURKHEAD ist or finalists, before they can STAFF WRITER hire the person,” said Jennifer [email protected] Reeve, assistant executive direc - tor for the Colorado Association MEEKER — School board of School Boards. “They can members will hold a special begin negotiations, but they can’t meeting April 23 to formally make an offer or hire the person make a job offer for a new super - until after the 14-day waiting intendent. period, as required by law. The “We can’t make an offer until purpose is to give the public time the 23rd (because of a two-week to make comments back to the waiting period required by state district, if they choose to. They law),” Superintendent Dan Evig can legally identify their top said. “We’re just kind of on hold choice during the 14-day waiting COURTESY IMAGE Neb., who is currently in the A groundbreaking ceremony for Meeker’s new $18.5 million elementary school, scheduled for completion in 2010, will be at 4 p.m. for now. So, that’s where we are. period, but they cannot make Friday at the worksite, east of the Meeker Recreation Center. A construction crew began excavation work last week. We can’t really start formal nego - that person an offer.” insurance business, but has tiations until the 23rd.” school superintendent experi - Last Saturday, school board the board.” of the building project. “(The “We’ve added some things to construction project was estimat - The two-week waiting period members, as well as other school ence. “It went really well,” Evig On Friday, school board groundbreaking) is just kind of a it, as far as what we’re going to ed at about $17.5 million. is intended to give members of district and community groups, members and school district per - way to announce formally we’re do with some of the technology,” said. “We had two good inter - Evig, who will retire at the the public an opportunity to interviewed two superintendent sonnel will participate in a moving and we’re going.” Evig said of plans for the new make comment. finalists: Doug Pfau, who is the views. Basically, all of the groups end of June, plans to return for groundbreaking ceremony for The cost of the building proj - elementary school building. the opening of the new school. “It’s a 14-day waiting period superintendent at De Beque, and had a good chance to talk to the the new 65,000-square-foot ect is estimated to be $18.5 mil - “When the bonds are sold, after the district names the final - William Zitterkopf of Scottsbluff, candidates and give feedback to Meeker Elementary School. The lion, with construction projected the terms of the bonds can gener - “I wouldn’t miss it for the ceremony will take place at 4 to take 14 months and to be com - ate extra money,” he added, world,” he said. “The board has p.m. at the site of the new school, pleted in June 2010. Workers explaining how the additional already asked (him to attend), east of the recreation center. began excavation work at the site costs will be funded. Initially, the and I will make sure that’s some - “It is very exciting,” Evig said last week. cost of the elementary school thing I will try to do.” Governmental units meet to discuss Sulphur Creek Road BY NIKI TURNER quick to reassure Peters — and sions concerning the process to “back up and running.” This STAFF WRITER other residents with questions identify a safe pedestrian/bike time, a security camera has been [email protected] and concerns — that the discus - route north of Garfield Street installed to monitor activity out - sion concerning the Second and the Sulphur Creek Road side the restrooms. MEEKER — The idea that a Street expansion is still in its area to connect with the pro - The town approved a request road might end up in your back - infancy, and the town will keep posed pedestrian/bike route to from the Meeker Sanitation yard is disconcerting for every property owners informed serve the new elementary District to waive an excavation homeowner, and Meeker’s about the discussions to follow. school.” All four districts own permit fee for a multiple-street Second Street residents are no As part of those ongoing dis - property or have projects along project they have planned. exception. After many discus - cussions, the board of trustees the Sulphur Creek corridor. Based on square footage, the sions, with many more to come, and town staff held a joint work - “We realize that a project of regular fee would be approxi - homeowner Anita Peters spoke shop with members of the RE-1 this magnitude is not simple or mately $14,000. The town agreed to the heart of the issue with her school district board, the Eastern straightforward,” Etheridge to bill the district for staff hours question for the town board. Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park said, in response to further ques - put in by town employees and “If this does happen, down and Recreation board and staff, tions and comments from the waive the difference for the rest the road, what will happen to Rio Blanco County staff and public. “We (the workshop) of the fee. my house and property? Will I commissioners in a workshop came to a consensus that we The board adopted revisions be compensated?” Peters asked. prior to the regular April 7 need to focus on routes north of Mayor Mandi Etheridge was board meeting to “begin discus - Garfield on Sulphur Creek road to the Meeker Municipal Code first, before thinking about regarding digital signs along expanding south of Garfield.” Highway 13 in the Highway The board agreed to pursue Commercial zoning district. The Rangely Assembly doing a traffic study and survey digital sign permit fee is an to obtain further information. additional $50 fee on top of the of God “We’re not planning, we’re current $30 sign permit fee. 204 E. Rio Blanco discussing,” Etheridge added. “Based on the additional “There’s a big difference.” time necessary for staff to Worship ~ Sunday 10:30 am In other business, Public review specifications, take It’s Not a Dream! Youth~ Wednesday 6:00 pm Works Superintendent Russell measurements, we feel this is a Unlimited Nationwide Calling to Your Ten Favorite People Overton said the public rest - comparable and fair fee to com - & Unlimited Inbound and Outbound Calling* Questions? Need Prayer? rooms at City Park, which were pensate the town’s expense,” 675-2113 closed due to repeated vandal - said Town Planner Anna Smith. Any Number, Any Wireless Carrier, Landlines Included! ism, have been repaired and are MEEKER
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 Rangely, Meeker, Craig, Hayden, and South Routt Service Centers Volume 7, Issue 25 An open letter to our communities Senate rejects long bill Special to the Spartan Times tion opportunities. We will be prudent who care about these plans, will invest Jasmine DeFrietas Senate President Peter Groff. “After want or cannot get insurance from with our finances, yet we must also seek their time and dollars, so this facil- Reporter meeting with leadership on both sides any other provider,” said McCallin. strategic partnerships and additional ity can be ready to bid this summer. After public and political outcries, of the aisle, it was clear that the Joint $300 million is proposed to restore higher financial support for the work we do. As for Rangely, we have now the Joint Budget Committee’s pro- Budget Committee had to go back to the education funding , which would leave Our vision for growth is designed to accepted bids for the W.C. Striegel posal to cut the higher education drawing board. The long bill cannot bal- community colleges with the initial $30 make CNCC a major economic engine Engineering Center, and work will budget by $350 million was rejected ance the state’s budget on the backs of million cut that was initially proposed. for our communities, both in helping to start shortly on this $1.2 million reno- by the State Senate last Thursday . the students, parents and teachers. We This does not mean that commu- create a diverse economy and to assist in vation project. In addition, we are over This move spared a $70 million cut have spent so many months and years nity colleges are in the clear, however. the economic development. With the help halfway toward our $2 million fund- to community colleges in Colorado. trying to elevate through our educational “We remain concerned because this of our local district boards, aggressive raising goal for the Wellness Center. The long bill would have slashed Colorado policies. This long bill needs to be delib- funding is one-time funding and will not grant writing, state controlled mainte- Along with the Community Partners Community College funding from erative and sensitive to the very serious help in future years,” added McCallin. nance, and the generosity of our citizens, Building Futures Major Gifts Campaign $142.3 million to $51.4 million, which needs of higher education in this state.” Governor Bill Ritter, however, has we have made significant investments projects in Rangely, the college is would have“further plunge(d) the state This is the first time in history that asserted that the Stabilization Funds from in our infrastructure and taken bold involved in a massive and necessary into recession,” according to a release the Joint Budget Committee has ever the federal stimulus bill will be used to action to address community needs. $6.5 million energy upgrade to pro- from Colorado Community College had a long bill completely rejected. protect higher education funding for the Our decision to move forward with vide our students a more comfortable System President Nancy McCallin. Instead, the Senate passed a bill current year and the next two fiscal years. the major gifts campaign is anchored academic and living environment. We The long bill was sent back that “would allow the state to acquire Colorado Northwestern Community upon needs identified in our strategic have also made significant progress to the Joint Budget Committee $500 million from the reserves of College is already facing 15 percent cuts plan, a feasibility study, and numer- raising funds for program and scholar- by a bipartisan group which on Pinnacol Assurance, the entity that due to current state funding cutbacks. John Boyd ous business and industry forums. ship support in Rangely and Craig and Thursday refused to allow the cuts. is required to provide workers’ com- The administration is still developing The need for community colleges Unfortunately, state funding will con- for necessary service center support “It is unconscionable to allow these pensation insurance to businesses if plans to cut down on costs at CNCC has never been greater; so rest assured, tinue to create limitations on our col- in Hayden, Meeker, and South Routt. kinds of cuts to higher education,” said those businesses so choose and do not in response to the budget shortfall. Colorado Northwestern Community lege, but the mil-levy enables us to CNCC is and will be here for you and College (CNCC) will do everything it offer a higher quality of service, while will continue to offer one of our great- can to address critical workforce train- the major gifts campaign is designed to est resources: Hope. Hope for the high ing, economic development, and qual- provide a margin of excellence pursu- school student taking classes to trans- ity of life issues in our communities. ant to our expanding mission, interme- fer or to learn a job skill. Hope for the Nonetheless, there has been much diate goals, and vision for the future. person who is starting out in life and discussion and debate about the fund- To date, the Community Partners needs job skills that will allow them to ing for Colorado’s higher education. I Building Futures Major Gifts Campaign reach their goals. Hope for the person am confident that the legislature will do has raised over $6.6 million toward our who wants to improve their life and the very best they can in this difficult $8.3 million goal. Right now, the Craig needs to learn new skills so they can economic environment. At this point, campus infrastructure build-out is near- get that promotion or new job. Hope we will not worry about the economic ing completion (Phase I). Moreover, for the person who needs retraining and legislative factors that we cannot the campaign provided the leverage we because their old job has been elimi- control, but rather our focus will center needed to get the $21.3 million early on nated. Hope for a regional company that on those factors we can influence such from the state for the academic building, needs a trained and quality workforce. as enrollment, marketing, grant writ- in part, because the college was able to Hope for the person who yearns to con- ing, and private sector fundraising. commit $2.2 million in matching funds. tinue their lifelong learning but cannot Whatever the magnitude of the final With ongoing community support, this stop life to go off somewhere to school. budget cuts, as president of Colorado long-awaited and necessary project will Now is not the time to pull back. Northwestern, I can say with confidence be ready to bid in November, 2009. Community colleges are needed more that we will not succumb to apathy or In addition, we have raised over $2 than ever. The nation will eventually self-sympathy. Recessions have and million so far toward the Craig Career emerge from this economic maelstrom. I will continue to come and go; CNCC and Technical Center with less than am confident that we will emerge stron- has and will continue to provide north- $1 million yet to raise. I am confident ger than ever and that we can accom- western Colorado with quality educa- that the Craig community, and others plish our vision of growth together.

Spartans spear Bruins as former pitcher looks on Photo: DAviD RoBeRts Student Senate positions now open Melissa McCarthy president secretary Special to the Spartan Times • Be present at all meetings • Keep accurate records of all • Have an agenda ready for every meetings weekly meeting Elections for offi cer positions • Send and keep le of minutes • Attend faculty meetings if asked from meetings and deliver them of the Student Senate will be to do so to members (via email) held before the end of the Spring • Receives $600 a semester for • Perform all duties assigned by semester. Look for posters around completion of duties the president or organization campus and at the circulation • Receives $400 a semester for completion of duties desk in the Library for dates. vice president To apply for all positions, students • Be familiar with the Student treasurer must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, Senate constitution • Keep a complete record of all be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours • Notify all members of any receipts and expenditures of the meeting time changes and have completed at least one Student Senate • Be an aide to the president • Present the current nancial semester at CNCC prior to running (accompany him or her in faculty report at every meeting for a position. Petitions are in the meetings, events, etc.) • Perform all duties assigned by Library. Get yours signed and submit • Perform all duties assigned to the president or organization an essay telling us about yourself them by the president • Receives $400 a semester for • Receives $400 a semester for completion of duties and why you think you would be completion of duties a good candidate for the position. These are the positions that will be up for elections: Photo: sPeCiAl to sPANRtAN tiMes Former CNCC pitcher Mike Hannah, paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident, watched the Spartans beat Salt Lake last weekend. CNCC Sports Information That was when CNCC head coach Tom paralyzed from the neck down just two Cassera called on sophomore pitcher/ days after recording his first college win The CNCC baseball team traveled to shortstop Joel Fernandez to close it out. against the College of Eastern Utah. He Salt Lake recently to play the Salt Lake Fernandez allowed one hit and struck out will always be close to assistant coach Community College (SLCC) Bruins. two to secure the victory for the Spartans. Robby Bales’ heart and will always be While battling snow and rain all day, “We could be a force to be reckoned involved in the Spartan baseball program. the Spartans were able to jump out to with come SWAC tournament time,” “No player will wear Mike’s number 44 a 5-0 lead with extra base hits from stated sophomore Captain Ty Shaw. again at CNCC,” Bales said as the team Tanner Young, Stephen (Pee-Wee) On day two of the Salt Lake series, former presented Mike with an autographed bat Rodgers and Chaz Johnson, on top of a Spartan pitcher Mike Hanna was in atten- signed by the alumni of CNCC baseball. gutty pitching performance by freshmen dance and met the entire Spartan team. “When things aren’t going well, I try to Clayton Parks and Travis Del Moral. Hanna was injured two years ago this remind myself and the players of Mike However, the Bruins fought month while diving in the swimming Hanna and that he would give anything back to make the score 5-4. pool at the Recreation Center. He was to walk out to the mound again.” Page 2 The spartan Times Thursday, April 16, 2009 opinion What really grinds my gears! Ask Angel: Something to prove Heather Armstrong, Whitney 11. When boys only hang 17. When you count on to better their academic performance. out of either opportunity and good luck! Chumacero Angel Mataia out with you because they someone to do something Reporter Make time in your schedule to check Dear Angel, think they can get some or very important and they out the Learning Center. They offer This year will be my freshman year 1. When you miss a really tutoring and can help with anything in college. All throughout high school girls whatever forget to do it For many Spartans, graduation is from homework to prepping for finals. I played softball, basketball and vol- important phone call only a few weeks away; for others, the Though the semester is coming to a leyball and really had fun doing it. time has come to register for the upcom- close, don’t despair! Contrary to popu- I received Governor’s recognition 12. When you forget to do 18. Spider bites ing semester. As with every milestone lar belief, your instructors don’t have it for my academic performance and a 2. When creepy people stare homework and it is due in in life, there are choices to be made. So in for you. The last thing your instruc- Coach’s Award for sportsmanship. is the plight of young adults…decisions, at you from across the room 10 minutes 19. When someone em- tors hope for is that you don’t succeed. Entering college has been a com- decisions. Gone are the days of peanut Talking with your instructor will estab- pletely different experience for me. barrasses you in front of a butter or jelly, Power Rangers or Ninja lish communication and show that you In the summer before starting col- 3. When boys treat girls like crowd of people Turtles. Times, they are a’changing, are putting forth effort to change your lege, I watched a softball practice at a piece of meat and pressure is felt across the board by ways--though a last ditch effort it may the school I wanted to attend. To be college age youth to be somebody and be so late in the semester--an effort it is honest, while I watched them play 20. That there were snow make something of themselves. This nonetheless. Your teachers will appreci- I began to be intimidated by what I 4. When people say “real week’s edition of Ask Angel goes out to ate you coming to them, and will most saw. I felt , and still feel, that I don’t cones, tie-dying, and a free everyone who’s got something to prove. men don’t hit women” likely come up with a plan with you to have what it takes to play college concert on Monday and I Hey Angel-- get the most points towards your grade as sports and still maintain my grades. when, in fact, they should had class. It’s not fair to I’m a freshman this year at CNCC, possible. It isn’t in falling down that you Currently I am just a student, not say that “people shouldn’t and so far I haven’t been doing well in forfeit progression, but in staying down. an athlete, and feel without sports a some kids any of my classes. In fact, I’m either Set up a meeting with the Counseling part of me is missing, and so I don’t hit people,” because women barely passing or completely failing Center in the Johnson Building. They have a reason to keep my grades up. all of them. I’m thinking that maybe hit too. 21. When random people can work with you on aspects of time What can I do to get my inspira- college isn’t for me; that it might be management, on prioritizing, and on tion back? How can I get my drive call you and ask you weird better for me enter the workforce setting up a better schedule for you back? Any suggestion would help. 5. When your hair tie breaks questions, then hang up instead. I do enjoy the student life next fall. Maybe a smaller workload Sincerely, on the campus, but academically, would keep you from feeling over- Lost I feel like I’m wasting money and whelmed, or keeping a full schedule 6. When people are late or 22. When the Internet freaks time. Should I stay or should I go? but spreading it throughout the week. Dear Lost, Photo: Google Thanks, don’t show up out and you need to check If, after you’ve weighed your options Nobody told you that you didn’t have Discouraged for college and still decide on enter- what it takes. It seems that there is 13. When close friends don’t your mail ing the workforce, try looking into nothing holding you back; accept your- 7. Losing one earring, reply to you Dear Discouraged, vocational training. With the economy self. How do you know that you don’t throwing the second one Only you are qualified to make deci- in such bad shape, jobs are at a mini- have what it takes when you don’t 23. That Verizon charged me sions for the direction of your life. mum and in order to be successful, give what you ‘ve got? My suggestion away, and then later finding 14. That gumballs taste so $260 for a $50 Internet card Ultimately, the decision of staying or you need to bring more to the table. is, join softball. You’ll always succeed going is up to you. Fortunately, the more the original lost earring good but the flavor goes Again, the Counseling Center can help. if you’re doing something you love. informed the decision, the better, and if I The Counseling Center will direct you away so fast 24. That Rangely is a mud- can offer you anything, it’s information. towards vocational programs avail- Check in next week to ASK ANGEL! 8. Getting stood up hole now The last thing you need to be is dis- able through CNCC, as well as intro- Don’t forget to submit questions to couraged. College is a tough transition ducing you to some other resources [email protected] as well as any 15. That it hurts when ice to make for anyone, so please don’t feel you may not already be aware of. comments, advice of your own, or follow 9. Putting all your time and cream touches your teeth 25. That there are still three isolated in this aspect of your education. Education in any aspect is a benefit ups to any questions read in this edition effort into something, and Like any undertaking, you just need the in your life. Don’t underestimate it and of the advice column with Angel Mataia. weeks of school left right resources. If you feel like college is then it fails know that with any goal there needs to Remember, if all else fails, ASK ANGEL. 16. When your clothes just something you want to stick with, there be, on your part, the determination and don’t fit like they should and 26. That finals are coming are many tools that students can use effort to accomplish it. Make the most If you don’t know… now you know. 10. Choking at a restaurant you want them to up totally random facts Obama: Just an average Joe Whitney Chumacero 7. Mosquitoes have 47 teeth mouth at over 100 mph Darnell Thompson Farrelly brothers? That spells joke all said if it’s not someone “important.” Reporter Reporter around. And yet Obama can’t say some- You know what grinds my gears? When thing as little as what he said. It didn’t people put others like famous people on 1. Ants never sleep 8. Apples are more effective at 14. During your lifetime, you will Leno: Now, are they going to put a hurt anybody but the Obama haters. a pedestal and make them seem differ- keeping people awake than caf- eat about 60 thousand pounds of basketball -- I imagine the bowling “Excuse me, is your refrigerator ent than us common folks. But this is not 2. The human brain is 80% water feine food alley has been just burned and closed running? Because if it is, it probably about “Family Guy” and “The Ringer.” down. runs like you - very homosexually.” It’s about people knowing that Obama 9. No president of the United 15. Maine is the toothpick capitol Pres. Obama: No, no. I have been This is a controversial quote from is just like us and he is going to make 3. Every year kids in North practicing all -- (laughter.) the hit animated series “The Family silly jokes and honest mistakes like that. America spend almost half a bil- States was an only child of the world Leno: Really? Really? Guy,” which we all love to watch. Now So people, when he does something lion dollars on chewing gum Pres. Obama: I bowled a 129. to many, this quote may be funny and you don’t like, stop bringing this back up. 10. The average bed is home to 16. Barbie’s measurements if she (Laughter and applause.) may not seem bad, but a lot of homo- “I think Obama was joking around over six billion dust mites were lifesize: 39, 23, 33 Leno: No, that’s very good. Yes. That’s sexuals didn’t think so. Some boycot- with Leno, and it should not have been 4. There are 86,400 seconds in a very good, Mr. President. ted the show, as did other organiza- made into such a big deal. It was impul- day Pres. Obama: It’s like -- it was like tions for other quotes and comments on sive, and he called the organization to 11. Dolphins sleep with one eye 17. Elephants are the only ani- Special Olympics, or something. the show. I love “The Family Guy” as apologize the next day before the show 5. A goldfish has the momory open mals that can’t jump (Laughter.) much as the next person, but it seems aired. It’s over, drop it, and now let’s go span of about three seconds like it’s ok for things like this to be after the pirates.” said Andréa Krassner. 12. Fingernails grow nearly four 18. Reindeer like to eat bananas This comment was said by President times faster than toenails 19. In Sweden, there is a SKI- Obama Thursday, March 19 on 6. Most lipstick is partially made the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. of fish scales thru McDonald’s Obama made history by being 13. A sneeze travels out of your www. funnyfacts.com the first sitting U.S. President to appear on the Tonight Show. Over eighty million viewers tuned in. The Spartan Times Classifieds The joke was kind of funny, I thought, NEED TO KNOWS and from the sound of it, so did the audi- ence and Jay Leno. But the media and The Miss Firecracker Contest CNCC Chorale Concert 4th Annual Photography A play by Beth Henley other people took it way out of context; Tuesday, April 28th Field trip this Saturday, it was a joke, people. I think people 2 show times: Wednesday and April 18th to Rifle Falls! are just looking for something bad to Thursday evenings, April 22nd 7:30 p.m. say about the new President. Now you and 23rd can say he’s the President, he’s not sup- Weiss Colorado Room Meet outside the Weiss Location to be announced posed to say things like that, but why 7:00 p.m. Building at CNCC at 1 p.m. is that? I think he is just like me, you Free Admission (Either RHS auditorium Bring good walking shoes, and the next person who makes jokes. If he can’t make little jokes like A comedy about a small town beau- OR First Baptist church on cameras, film, and water. ty pageant in the south. Contains that, then we all have to stop it. Sunset Ave) There are movies making fun of the some mild language. Dinner provided for CNCC Free Admission Photography Students, but you Special Olympics. Like the movie “The Private Studio Recital Ringer,” starring Johnny Knoxville: don’t need to be a photography the movie got great reviews and people Thursday, April 30th at 7:30 The choir will be celebrating the student to come and have were told by the producers of the p.m. in the Johnson Building, 200th birthday anniversary of some fun. We’ll return about 8 movie, the Farrelly brothers, that it was not made to make fun of the Special room 3 (choir room). Felix Mendelssohn, or 9 p.m. Any questions, call including excerpts from Elijah, Olympic athletes. But come on, a movie Vocal and piano students Wendy Roberts 675-2130. that is under the category of comedy, among a variety of other great of will perform one or two and also that was produced by the Photo: www.whitehouse.gov choral repertoire President Obama is seen by many as an untouchable man when, in all actuality, he is just pieces each. like you and me. The Spartan Times “fine print” The Spartan Times is a forum dedicated to expressing the various voices of, The views expressed as opinions in The Spartan Times do not necessarily Authors of all letters to the editor and opinion pieces must provide their first and foremost, the students of CNCC, as well as of staff, faculty, administration, reflect the beliefs of its staff, editors, advisors, or Colorado Northwestern Community name and contact information to The Spartan Times. Letters to the editor should and community members. The Times encourages a diversity of opinions, believing College. The Spartan Times will not publish material that could be considered libelous, be limited to 300 words or less. that only in an arena open to debate and competing beliefs can be positive change occur. obscene, or an invasion of privacy, but according to the Constitution, people have the In general these articles must be signed in the publication; however, if a right to voice their opinions, enev if these veiws are not the popular veiwpoint. justifiable reason exists for with holding a name in print, the editorial board may choose to do so. Thursday, aPril 16, 2009 The sParTan Times Page 3

news/feature Spartan Beating the weekend weather blues Whitney Chumacero and exciting (you have to watch out some comfy couches with a few amigos. Another great but not so healthy thing at least a roommate to enjoy paternity Times Reporter for other people swinging their arms).” Invite the whole hall to get everyone to do when the weather is cruddy is eat. tests or watch cheating boyfriends with. Established in 2002 Other PS3 or Xbox games are also involved. Make some popcorn; get a Some may think, “Well, there’s nothing All in all, rainy days really do spoil Students right now really have a case of fun. Tons of boys and some girls like blanket, and then you will be good to better to do, so I might as well eat.” Even a weekend plan, but sometimes you Newspaper Staff spring fever and are itching to be outside. the games Call of Duty or Halo. These go for at least an hour and a half. Scary though it’s cold outside already, some- just have to deal with them. Of course The weather has been absolutely beauti- games have a headpiece so you can be and funny flicks are always the best times you just get a hankering for ice they are no fun, but you can’t just ful during the week, and then the weather online and chat with your friends while way to go because either the rain makes cream. Kum & Go has a great selection sleep the day away or be locked up in : man spoils students’ fun by announcing blowing up other people from around the it spookier outside, or the weather is so of ice cream bars, cones, and the best of your dorm by yourself. Get with your Editor another stormy weekend. The bad news world. The games are really fun because depressing, you just need a good laugh. the best, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream pints. friends and make the best out of it by Jasmine DeFrietas ruins most people’s weekends because you can be hundreds of miles away from Either way, it’s a blast to laugh out loud Grabbing an icy treat and a couple of playing some games, watching movies, they have outdoor events planned. your friends and still chat with them. at the movie “Dumb and Dumber” or friends and watching “Maury” really isn’t or just being silly or messing around. But wait a minute; there are plenty of fun Not to mention that you get to play one be creeped out by the movie “Scream.” that bad. It’s a lot better when you have Layout/Design and entertaining activities to do with your of your favorite games at the same time. Co-Editors: friend or roommate while it is raining or, And lastly is probably one of the most Heather Armstrong like last weekend, blizzarding outside. recognized games these days: Rock Most probably don’t want to be cooped Band. This would be another great game Whitney Chumacero up inside, but there just aren’t that to play with a group of friends. Here is many fun things to do outside while the where the fun little bets could come : wind is blowing, the rain is pouring, into play. For example, one group could Business Manager or the flakes are falling. Not to men- bet that they will get a better score on Whitney Chumacero tion that cold weather plus you being a song, and if they win, they get a free outside could very well make you sick. case of a favorite soda or a sub sand- Anyways, fun activities are avail- wich, compliments of the losers Betting Art Editor: able inside the dorms, so you just really shakes the average gaming up by David Roberts have to dig deep to find them. keeping it fun and interesting because it The most likely thing to do while stuck adds a little food or drink into the mix. inside would be to play Nintendo, Xbox, Ok, so what if you’re not into all that Copy Editor: or PS3. But don’t play all alone. Get a Nintendo stuff? Well, there are always Jasmine DeFreitas group of friends together and make it those good old fashioned board games a competition, or start some bets. So you used to play as a kid. Just think many fun games are out there to play about how much fun you used to have Student Reporting Staff: with a big or small group of friends. playing Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue, Heather Armstrong Some very fun games to play with or Twister. Playing these games with friends would be Mario Cart, Carnival your friends and roommates while sip- Whitney ChumaceroPhoto: DAviD RoBeRts Games, and Wii Sports. These games ping on hot chocolate is bound to make Jasmine DeFreitas are all so fun because they are lifelike memories. Plus, you get to be toasty and are best when at least two people are warm wrapped inside a blanket while David Roberts involved. The more people that join in watching the rain fall and playing a Breanna Gibson the game, the more exciting the games classic game with your closest bud- Michelle Snowden become. Teams develop, and the sport dies. All these great things bundled or activity becomes more competitive. into one activity may just remind you of Angel Mataia “I like the Wii because it makes you get home, and that’s not a bad thought since Jill Claunch off the couch to play,” says sophomore summer break is right around the corner. General Education studies major Donna And you can’t forget about a movie Look. “Plus, I like to play with multiple night. Ross Commons has a great area Student players because it can get pretty crazy to pop in a movie and snuggle up on Photo: JoleNe ARMstRoNG The Wii console is a great way to be entertained on a rainy day. Not only does it provide fun, but with the Wii Fit board, it allows exercise Photographers: indoors. Johnny Barbich David Roberts Where does the money go? Cheap eats and fun treats in Winter Park Darnell Thompson Michelle Snowden Michelle Snowden the same books for a fraction of the stopped by the local movie rental ourselves breakfast. We headed back price. Many books can be found at half. Jill Claunch Reporter Reporter store, located inside the bowling into Winter Park where we enjoyed com, amazon.com, and craigslist.com. alley at Grand Lake, to snag a good a day of shopping on the main street. Staff/Faculty Another idea is to look into secondhand The economy is slow, jobs are few and flick and then headed to the condo There were several little stores and Advisers: stores or to buy books from other students. to enjoy our over-indulged evening. far between, and your wallet is empty. It’s that time of year, Spartans! fun candy shops all along the street. Heather Zadra One main reason students are short The next morning we woke up, Many people locally, nationally, and glob- That’s right, it’s spring! For lunch, we stopped at Pizza Hut, where on cash is because of excessive spending made breakfast and were off again. Jim DeLung ally are pinching for pennies in this time Knowing that it is indeed spring, we had a lunch buffet for only $6 each. on the weekends. After being in classes This time, we were heading off to of economic distress, and being a college more students are wanting to ven- Then we headed back to Rangely. Tresa England all week, the last thing students want to Winter Park Ski Resort. With spe- student does not make things any easier. ture out and explore Colorado. It’s springtime and defi nitely time to do is stick around in Rangely. Taking a cial internet coupons, we were both Matt Fredrickson As most know, the cost of college For a cheap good one-weekend get- take a few weekend vacations! So get day trip to a bigger town can be a great able to ski for the day for only $80. tuition can easily clear out savings away, a student could go to Winter Park. out there and explore, Spartans! Denise Wade way to spend the weekend. It can also Now since we are both broke college accounts, leaving students with a small It’s a perfect small mountain town full of quickly add up with the price of gas and students, we stopped by the local grocery amount of money. And after buying gas, exciting things to do! One could enjoy a the price of activities you choose to do store, where we bought some lunch meat snacks, and toiletries, many are left with bright day on the slopes or a perfect after- while there. The town of Rangely may and bread, along with something to drink. Summer and Fall no money for weekend get-a-ways. So noon on the tubing hill. A vast number have nothing to do, but it is blessed with We had really enjoyed our day on the what is one to do? The answer is budget! of outdoor activities can be done here. the great outdoors. Now that the weather slopes and headed back to the condo. Sales, promotions, and freebies are all Last weekend, I took a small is warming up, there are many things to Later that evening, we drove to another Pre-Registration is around; the trick is finding them. When vacation to Winter Park. This do outside. It is popular to spend a day at nearby mountain town called Granby. you go to the grocery store, shop from was a cheap yet fun little trip. Kenney Reservoir fishing, boating, and Here we enjoyed a delicious Chinese coupons, buy the store brands. There is I left on Thursday after my classes jumping off the cliffs. There are also dinner at the Pearl Dragon. Dinner here Now Open, no need to buy the most expensive food and took a friend with me. We dropped numerous places within close range to is served family style. We shared one just because it’s a brand; in fact, the our stuff off at the condo we were stay- go camping, hiking, or rock climbing. dinner, which only cost around $12. grocery story brand is usually just as ing at and then went straight into a Budgeting is an art that takes time We then went back into Grand Lake, good tasting and a fair amount cheaper. nearby town, Grand Lake, to grab a And Caps and Gowns to learn. Keep to the basics and you where we showed off our bowling skills In addition, limit what you buy to bite to eat at Pancho & Lefty’s. This will soon have some money in your for only $1 shoe rentals and games. what you really need. Of course, living is a nice Mexican food restaurant that pocket. Always remember to keep After that, we went back to the in a small town where everything is has a variety of well priced food. I Are In! track of how much money you have condo where we hopped into the overpriced definitely does not help. strongly recommend the chimichanga. and how you spend your money. hot tub and then headed off to bed. In fact, if you are planning on buying After eating our huge dinner, we a lot at the grocery store, in most The next morning, we again made Schedule an appointment with your cases it may be cheaper to take a trip academic adviser today! to Vernal. The money you will save by shopping at Wal-Mart will super- sede the amount spent on gas just by finding a few friends who also have shopping needs and piling into a car. Another way to save money is by eating in. Sure, the Cafeteria food gets old after a little while, but the meals are reason- ably priced. The restaurants in Rangely will drain your wallet fairly quickly, so limit the amount of times you eat out in a month. If you are dying to eat food other than the Cafeteria food and cannot afford to eat in town, eat in the Bronco Café. It is fairly cheap food that tastes great If you want to buy something for your- self, say new electronics, look online. A fair number of stores sell the same products online for a cheaper price. If the price is still cheaper after the cost of Schedules available online – shipping and handling, it will be worth or stop by the Admissions and the wait to receive something in the mail. At the beginning of each semester, Records Offi ce to view a copy remember to look around for deals on books. Buying books at the Bookstore Pick up your cap and gown for graduation from can easily add up to a few hundred dol- Photo: MiChelle sNowDeN lars. Look around on websites to find Students are quickly finding out that, with a bad economy, the money is just slipping through their fingers. Tresa England in the Johnson Building! Page 4 The sParTan Times Thursday, aPril 16, 2009 entertainment Pro day workouts a factor in NFL draft picks Angel Mataia which he threw high and fast, and three racy of his pass completions. The hype pressure. Sanchez is often underesti- Adding to Mcshay’s positive com- up their offensive line or not, an accu- Reporter more of his passes were overthrown. surrounding the draft is one thing; the mated in comparison to Stafford, but ments, Mayock said of the USC quar- rate quarterback will be all the differ- Though his arm strength is considered actions of a draft prospect are another. his professional performance would terback, “He has the best accuracy of ence in making a play. When the pres- It may not be a clear cut decision to be the stuff of legends, Stafford could Detroit needs to look at themselves just show that he is just as good, if not that all the NFL Quarterback prospects. sure is on, Sanchez can be counted on after all for the owner of the number benefit from more control of his passes, as closely as they look at their draft much better, than the Georgia prospect. Of the three, (Stafford, Freeman, and to do the job right if Detroit gives him one draft pick, the Detroit Lions, after regulating the pass strength at appro- pick this year. Compatibility between “I thought he killed it,” ESPN ana- Sanchez),he (Sanchez) is the safest bet. ” the opportunity. Despite Sanchez’s pro day performances by NFL draft priate times to increase accuracy and Detroit and Stafford should be a decid- lyst Todd Mcshay says of Sanchez’s Tweaking the script is exactly what being a rookie to the league, any prospects, quarterbacks Mark Sanchez consistency, and depending less on his ing factor in the upcoming draft. Pro day workout, “He did more today is needed of an NFL quarterback, as team who drafts him would make a of USC and Matthew Stafford of the arm to compensate for bad decisions. Mark Sanchez excelled at his pro day than any of the other prospects have illustrated in this year’s Super Bowl. mistake in underutilizing Sanchez. University of Georgia. With the draft Accuracy seems to be Stafford’s weak workout in Los Angeles, Cali on April done throughout the entire draft.” So is doing more than is necessary or An entire season hangs in the bal- only a few days away, Detroit has a point, with his completion percentage 2, throwing an impressive 100 passes Reflecting back on his own perfor- asked, which Sanchez displayed in his ance for the NFL this weekend as they critical decision to make between a at 52.7 his freshman year, to 55.7 his during his showcase to a packed house mance, Sanchez said, “My competi- pro day workout this past month. The make their draft picks, and until then favorite of the draft, Stafford, and draft sophomore year, and finally 61.4 his of NFL scouts. Sanchez catered to the tive nature came to the forefront. They same compatibility that Detroit looks we’ll just have to wait and see; after underdog, Sanchez. Though plenty of junior year. At the ripe drafting age of scouts’ suggestions and desire for more wanted more and I gave it to them. for in Stafford, they should look for in all, the draft is like a box of chocolates, hype has been surrounding Stafford, 22 years, Brett Favre, who Stafford is information as he varied from his script. I tweaked the script, no problem.” Sanchez. Whether the Lions can clean some choices are better than others. Sanchez proves to walk quietly and often compared to, was hitting a 64.1 He went above and beyond what many carry a big stick as his perfect pro completion percentage. Favre’s career quarterbacks usually show during pro Thank you to... day performance is worth a thousand best came during the 2007 season when day workouts, silencing many of their words. Detroit would be wise to listen. he averaged a 66.5 completion rate. On doubts about his performance capa- Pamela Sherman Stafford proved to have a solid per- paper the difference might be minimal bilities. Among those scouts asking formance at his pro day workout in but on the field, three percent can make for more of Sanchez was the Detroit Jolene Armstrong Athens, Ga. on March 19, throwing or break a game, let alone a season. Lions’ coaching staff members, who Beth Hairston and Kris Denney about 50 passes for the 70 NFL scouts Though his completion percentage requested more throws against the in attendance. The workout was scripted has improved consistently throughout wind and more rollout plays. No doubt, Rangely Rural Fire Protection District by Stafford himself and showcased his his college career, this isn’t college ball Detroit’s staff were making a compari- & Mike Cushman exceptional arm strength. Including a 60- we’re talking about, these are the big son between Sanchez and Stafford, who yard pass completion, Stafford was sharp leagues. No underclassman quarter- had showcased for them these same Kim Tucker on intermediate passes, showing skill in back has ever been productive in the athletic abilities. Obliging without Assembly of God Church & Roger touch and accuracy in his deeper throws. NFL. If drafted by Detroit, most likely complaint, Sanchez nailed every pass. Stafford also completed a set of reverse Stafford will be sitting bench-side, pick- When coaches, scouts and fans com- Reed rollouts to the left, showing his capa- ing up pointers for one to two seasons. pare Sanchez to Stafford, it is obvious First National Bank of the Rockies bility to complete passes on the move. Should Stafford be put in to play early that Sanchez lacks the same strength Mike Mayock, commentator for the on in his professional career, Detroit displayed by Stafford, but what he lacks & all those who donated NFL network said of the young prospect can’t be built in one night. The Lions in arm strength he more than makes ,“A consensus appears to have formed on suffer from a weak offensive line, and up for in precision, position analysis, ...for making the Spartan Stafford- He is worthy of the No.1 pick.” if they are going to get the most out of and accuracy. His stellar performance Among some of Stafford’s few mistakes, Stafford, they either need to toughen in the Rose Bowl earlier this year is Times yard sale a success! three passes were on sideline patterns in up offensively or strengthen the accu- evidence of passing capability under Future forecast Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18 Sunday, April 19

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RioSSBlanco ppHeroaold Timesrr• Aptrtil 16,ss2009 9A Meeker hosts nearly 300 peewee wrestlers BY BOBBY GUTIERREZ Liam Deming, Kelton Turner, Jeffery STAFF WRITER Cole, Jesus Holland-Gonzales, Kale [email protected] Burke, James Amick, Cody Nielsen, Dillon Frantz and Aaron Cochran all MEEKER — After a one-year hiatus, finished as consolation champs. Zagar the Meeker Pee Wee Wrestling club Brown, Eli Newman, Logan Hughes hosted the Casey Turner Memorial tour - and brothers Trea and Tannen Kennedy nament last Saturday, featuring more placed fourth in their brackets. than 280 wrestlers from around the Zachary Chism, Elijah Deming, FILE PHOTO region, including more than 45 from Tevin Pelloni, Kascia Cochran, Logan Rangely’s Devon Rose, a junior, was selected to represent Meeker and more than half placed in Rudkin, Garrett Frantz, Anna Castle, Colorado at the Brute Scholastic Showcase this weekend in York, the top four. Austin Purcell, Austin Russell, Joshua Pa. Braydon Garcia, Colton Wille, Doak Cochran, Robbie Jensen, Ruger Lewis, Mantle and Colt Lewis all won their sec - Jacob Henderson, Mat Niemietz, Tony ond tournament of the season, in their Collins, Matt Frantz, Jake Rowland and respective weights. Kesston Hobbs, Anthony Watt all competed, several Devon Rose to represent Fabian Jones and T.J. Shelton also won winning a match before being eliminat - championships. Shelton, who has been ed. wrestling with the Bad Dogs from Craig Watt helped work a table during the state in national showcase since last fall, won both brackets he was morning session and entered the after - entered in. Shelton’s younger brother noon session with no practice and won BY JEFF BURKHEAD College in Gunnison, who Jake was a runner-up in the two brack - one match before losing two. STAFF WRITER selected Rose for the team. ets he entered. Although Meeker’s pee wee season [email protected] “There are 24 teams, from all Cooper Main, Cole Rogers, Sheridan is over, there are still three optional over, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Harvey, Casey Turner, brothers Tristin youth tournaments local wrestlers can RANGELY — Devon Rose, Illinois,” Dusti said. “There’s no and Jacob Pelloni, Caleb Bradford, compete in and the high school who finished fourth at the state one else from the Meeker, Anthony Holland-Gonzales and Qynton wrestling room will be open every KATIE AMICK wrestling tournament, will rep - Rangely area (on the Colorado Larson also finished as runners-up, in Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. for Jacob Pelloni is declared a winner during a match at last Saturday’s peewee resent Colorado in the Brute team), but there’s a kid from their respective weight classes. them to practice and prepare. wrestling tournament in Meeker. He finished second in his bracket. Scholastic Showcase. Grand Junction, and two from Rose, a junior at Rangely Olathe. Those are the only four High School, will wrestle at 125 going from the Western Slope.” pounds, which was the weight Since finding out he was Lady Panthers’ soccer class he competed in during the selected to the Colorado team, recent season. Devon has been working on get - The news of Rose’s selection ting in shape. Fast. downs Roaring Fork 2-1 Colorado Divison of Wildlife came as a surprise. “He’s been trying to condi - “It was quite a shock to us, tion and lose weight,” Dusti BY KANDICE TORNO shots against senior goalkeeper because we just found out last said. “He gets a five-pound STAFF WRITER Hillary Hayes. week,” Rose’s father, Dusti, said. allowance. He’s down around “Our strength this year is our to stock 80 million fish in ’09 “There was a kid from 133. He’s lost a bunch. He was RANGELY — After a tough defense, they can hold their SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMESS Chaparral (High School), who up to 142.” loss against Coal Ridge, one of own,” commented Denny. was selected before him, but he Since the state tournament, the top teams in the region, the There are only two other sen - RBC — The Colorado Colorado Division of Wildlife backed out at the last minute.” Devon last competed at the Panthers took the field again iors, Heather Wanstedt and Division of Wildlife is planning The showcase, sponsored by Rocky Mountain Nationals on Thursday against the visiting Meagan Piering, and a third if to stock almost 80 million fish in 2009 Fish SSheet1tocking the National Wrestling Coaches March 20-22 in Denver. Roaring Fork Rams. you count team manager James 2009 in the state. Many of those NORTHWEST COLORADO Association, will be held this Asked how Devon did, Dusti The Panthers are a young Herrera. are small fish. The goal for 2009 weekend at York, Pa. The said, “Not very good. He was 1- soccer team with 11 underclass - The Panthers dominated the Water Species Quantity Colorado entry will be coached 2. He was out of shape there, for catchable trout is 3,666,269. Aldrich Lake #1 Lake Trout 500 men. Six sophomores including Rams in their own end for much The Division of Wildlife by Miles Van Hee, wrestling too.” Aldrich Lake #2 Rainbow Trout 1000 Mikayla Shoenfeld, Rosalise of the game on Thursday after - stocks several types of fish. coach at Colorado Western Aldrich Lake #3 Rainbow Trout 400 Coombs, Kendall Wilson, Kelsey noon. Torie Slagle scored the Catchable fish (10 inches and Harvey, Rose Peterson and Torie first goal of the game, assisted larger) are designed to provide Allen Basin Reservoir Rainbow Trout 10000 Slagle, and freshmen Monica by Rosalise Coombs. A bit of immediate angling opportuni - Avery Lake Rainbow Trout 45000 Briggs, Hunter Schaeffer, senior experience came into play ties. These fish are generally Berry Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 400 Panther wrestlers honored Katelyn Carlson, Alexsis Silva on the second goal when stocked in waters that are heavi - Chatfield Reservoir Colorado River Cutthroat 1000 and Haley Enterline. Wanstedt set up a perfect corner ly targeted by the general pub - Crosho Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 2000 at annual awards banquet “It’s been a building year for kick right to the waiting skull of lic. Heart Lake Rainbow Trout 2000 SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMES the team,” said head coach Kris Piering, who butted it past the Sub-catchable fish (4-9 inch - Kenney Reservoir Rainbow Trout 15,000 * Denny, “I have seen a lot of Roaring Fork goalkeeper. es) are smaller fish that are Mahaffey Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 500 RANGELY — The Panther wrestling team held its awards improvement from all of the Rangely won the contest 2-1, stocked with the intention of Middle Miller Creek WD Resistant Rainbow 1000 banquet on March 26. girls especially with how short making their conference record allowing them to grow in the Pagoda Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 1500 There was a pot luck dinner, a slide show of the season, our season has been.” 1-3-0 so far this season. water where they are released Rangely Fishing Pond Rainbow Trout 500 speeches from the captains and awards. Thursday against Roaring “Our win against Roaring and eventually provide some Rio Blanco Lake Bluegill 6000 All Rangely wrestlers received varsity letters. Chance Fork, the team played tough Fork, I hope, was a big boost for angling opportunity. Rio Blanco Lake Largemouth Bass 1000 Peters, Ryan Petty, Chad Petersen, Blake Wanstedt, Devon defense, allowing just eight the girls,” Denny said. Fingerling fish (less than 4 Sleepy Cat Ponds Rainbow Trout 1800 Rose, JC Chumacero, Cole Barlow, Brandon Gray, Travis p.m. at the MRC pool. inches) are placed in waters to Swede Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 400 Witherell, Zakk Wenzel, Ryan Cramer, Logan Osborne, ERBM Park and Rec The class is open to begin - develop longer term fisheries Vaughn Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 5000 Christian Holcomb, Jake Smith, Keane Raley, Bo Armstrong, ning and intermediate kayakers (though larger fish may accom - White River #1B Brown Trout 5000 Mike Dillon, Patrick Brown and Kindal Cushman received offering beginner their letters. Managers were Rachael Drake and Charlie who can swim at a minimum plish the same thing). White River #2 WD Resistant Rainbow 20000 Gordon. kayaking class skill level. Larger fish are less suscepti - White River #2 Brown Trout 20000 ble to predation by bigger fish Several awards were presented including awards for team MEEKER — Kayaking is The class will emphasize and less susceptible to diseases captains JC Chumacero, Travis Witherell and Christian quickly becoming the sport of basic whitewater kayaking skills, such as whirling disease. replenish and hopefully jump necessary. Holcomb; rookie of the year Chance Peters and Kindal choice for adventure enthusiasts essential equipment and safety. In 2008, the DOW released start the dwindling wild popu - There are more than 650,000 Cushman; most improved wrestler Ryan Cramer and Bo of all ages. Cost is $10 per class. Bring 8,000 5-inch and 700 12- to 14- lation in the lakes. DOW will be fishing licenses sold each year in Armstrong; Panther pride award Mike Dillon; outstanding According to Wikipedia, your own kayak or call 878-3403 inch Colorado River cutthroat evaluating that plant this year to Colorado. wrestler Christian Holcomb; senior awards Ryan Petty, Ryan kayaking, which became popular ext. 217 to make arrangements. trout into Marvine Lakes to determine if more stocking is Cramer and Christian Holcomb; All-state Academic Mike in the 1990s, continues to There are class size restric - Dillon; and All-state Honorable Mention Christian Holcomb. increase in popularity. tions. If you are interested, you The Panther wrestling team awarded Greg and Teri The ERBM Rec and Park can register by calling 878-3403, Holcomb a plaque for their hard work and support for the District is offering a Beginning visiting the center at 101 Ute Rd. past four years. The team and parents also presented Coach Kayak class on Sunday, April 19, or online at www.meekerrec Read us online @ theheraldtimes.com LeBleu and Coach Shaffer with gifts. April 26 and May 3 from 2-4 district.com.

Rangely Residential Campus 1-800-562-1105 Meeker I Craig I Hayden I South Routt CHAMPIONSof the www.cncc.edu WEEK Kanden Brady, Senior Marki Cook, Senior Rangely High School Meeker High School

Brady hit a three-run homer Tuesday night in the second game of Cook was named the leagueʼs most valuable player. She will also a doubleheader, but it wasnʼt enough, as the Panthers dropped represent the Lady Cowboys at the all-state tournament in June. both games against Paonia. Meekerʼs Hallie Blunt will be one of the coaches. 10A Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009 SPORTS

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Campbell and Pat Love came in Marki, Sydney Cook earn equipment failure and officials Gabie Goettel tied for 11th in eighth in the 4x200 meter relay. Public Notice and athletes were all cold and the high jump. Frantz, Toby Casias, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities in wet. The meet went on, and the Freshman Kathryn Doll took Campbell and Terrence Casias Rangely and Piceance Creek, CO league basketball honors tough mountain folks kept bat - the gold medal in the long jump placed fifth in the 4x400 relay. tling. on her final effort, going 15’7”. In the field events Chris BY JEFF BURKHEAD coach that we’ve had the league Marki Cook and Kathryn Janae Kindall was ninth in the Ruckman tied for eighth in the The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is STAFF WRITER MVP.” Doll both qualified for finals in long jump and threw the discus high jump, Terrence Casias long reviewing amendments to two certificates of designation (CDs) for [email protected] Senior Megan Ridings and a field of more than 45 athletes, for the first time. Freshmen jumped 17-10 in his first effort solid waste disposal facilities in Rio Blanco County. The following junior Stacey Fitzgibbons Marki brought home the gold teammates Kathryn Doll placed at that event. di sposal f aci l i ti es consi st of oi l /water separators and evaporati ve MEEKER — Honors continue received all-league honorable and Kathryn placed fourth in second in the triple jump and Jake Nieslanik triple jumped impoundments to manage waste generated by oil and gas to come in for the Lady mention. the event finals. Adia Comeau Adrienne Wix was 11th overall. more than 38-4 to place sixth. exploration: Cowboys’ basketball team. The awards were announced ran a strong 400 and freshman Chanler May came in 12th in The Meeker shot put trio of ƒ RN Industries, Rangely Senior Marki Cook was at the team’s end-of-season ban - Annie Cook came in 15th in the the shot put and 16th in a field Johnny Wix, Bubba Mazzola ƒ Dalbo Inc., Piceance Creek named the league’s most valu - quet April 6. 800. of 40 in the discus. The girls and Jarrett Waldref threw in the Each amendment will encompass all existing facility components able player, while fellow senior “The parents did such a great Krystal Olson ran the 1,600 team placed fifth place out of 18 cold drizzle, but managed some into the CD including those constructed after the original CDs were Sydney Cook received the job with the banquet,” Blunt said. and the 3,200 in the cold and schools. good distances. Johnny took the issued in 2003 and 2007, respectively. sportsmanship award. Another “It was so neat.” wet on her birthday. One hun - The guy’s team had some gold with a 46-6 with Mazzola x The department i s revi ewi ng the CD amendments f or techni cal senior, Janae Kindall, was named Players received T-shirts and dred-meter hurdlers Timbre great efforts as well with fresh - ranking 10th and Waldref 16th meri t, f or compl i ance wi th the Col orado sol i d waste regul ati ons and to the all-league first team, along award patches from the state Shriver and Mandi Cornelius man Toby Casias having the in a field of more than 50. statute to assure they will not negatively impact human health or the with Sydney Cook. tournament, thanks to donations placed eighth and 16th; both 10th fastest time out of more Johnny made finals in the environment. “I think it’s really neat and so from attorney Trina Zagar also had good showings in the than 50 sprinters in the 100- discus placing seventh and x The department will provide its findings to the Rio Blanco deserving of a great bunch of Brown, The Bakery and Keith 300-meter hurdles. meter dash. He topped that brother Ryan came in 12th. County Commissioners, who will approve, approve with conditions seniors,” said Coach Hallie and Cindy Fitzgibbons, Blunt The 4x100 relay team of effort with a sixth place in the Caleb Ball placed in the top 15 or deny the CD applications. Blunt, who guided the Lady noted. Marki Cook, Timbre Shriver, 200-meter dash running 24.35. as well. The guys came in sev -

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ON PATROL IN RIO BLANCO COUNTY Hwy 64, Rangely RPD-10:59 a.m.-Animal impound at 407 RBSO-9:27 a.m.-VIN inspection at 555 13, Meeker MPD-7:16 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 400 MPD-9:30 p.m.-Hit and run accident at Activity for April 3-9 MPD-12:37 p.m.-Citizen assist at 1325 1/2 Bronco Rd., Rangely Main St., Meeker MPD-2:13 a.m.-Motorist assist at 200 E. Main St., Meeker 1105 Market St., Meeker Market St., Meeker RBSO-11:38 a.m.-VIN inspection at 431 E. RBSO-10:07 a.m.-Traffic arrest at 3000 Market St., Meeker RBSO-8:25 p.m.-Assist MPD at 400 Main RPD-10:39 p.m.-Business check at the golf Key: RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff RPD-3:28 p.m.-Vandalism at 502 Hilltop, Market St., Meeker County Rd. 7, Meeker RPD-2:23 a.m.-Warrant arrest at 738 Bell St., Meeker course in Rangely MPD-Meeker Police Department Rangely RBSO-1:06 p.m.-Accident with property RPD-12:25 p.m.-Suspicious person on 300 St., Rangely RBSO/MVFR-8:38 p.m.-Fire at 27899 MPD-11:12 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 285 MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RBSO-5:31 p.m.-Assist CSP at 48000 Hwy damage at 3200 County Rd. 31, block of S. Stanolind, Rangely RPD-8:49 a.m.-Two code violations written County Rd. 5, Meeker Sixth St., Meeker RAMB-Rangely Ambulance 13, Meeker Meeker RBSO-12:40 p.m.-VIN inspection at 555 on Morrison, Rangely RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-7:30 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 500 RPD-1:35 p.m.-Vandalism on 200 block of Main St., Meeker MPD-9:07 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 700 RPD-Rangely Police Department S. Kennedy Dr., Rangely E. Main St., Rangely RPD-12:44 p.m.-Assist DOW at 107 S. 10th St., Meeker RBSO-9:08 p.m.-Assist CSP at Hwy 13 RBSO-2:23 p.m.-Assist CSP at 32000 Hwy Jones Ave., Rangely RPD-1:00 p.m.-Assist RFD at 609 S. April 3 and Hwy 64, Meeker 13, Meeker RBSO-12:49 p.m.-Assist RPD at 107 S. Stanolind, Rangely RBSO-5:05 a.m.-Accident with property RPD-10:38 p.m.-Business check at 707 E. MPD-2:26 p.m.-VIN inspection at 1267 Jones Ave., Rangely RPD-1:21 p.m.-Code violation at 505 Main Destination ImagiNation damage at 21000 County Rd. 5, Main St., Rangely Garfield St., Meeker MPD-12:55 p.m.-Accident with property St., Rangely Meeker RPD-10:38 p.m.-Noise complaint and drug RPD-2:41 p.m.-Four code violations written damage at 710 Market St., Meeker MPD-1:48 p.m.-Motorist assist at 1065 RPD-7:40 a.m.-Citizen assist at 314 S. paraphernalia at 212 Dakota, Rangely in Rangely RBSO-2:37 p.m.-Accident with property Market St., Meeker Teams & Coaches: Sunset, Rangely RBSO-11:51 p.m.-Traffic arrest at 68000 RPD-2:54 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. damage at 1000 County Rd. 76, RBSO-2:54 p.m.-Assist CSP at 33000 Hwy MPD-8:56 a.m.-Harassment at 500 School Hwy 64, Meeker Main St., Rangely Meeker 13, Meeker St., Meeker Traffic stops: 12 total. RBSO: 11; RPD: 1. RBSO-3:25 p.m.-VIN inspection at 35000 RPD-4:20 p.m.-Animal impound at 407 1/2 MPD-3:17 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 310 RBSO-10:48 a.m.-VIN inspection at 555 Hwy 64, Rangely Bronco Rd., Rangely School St., Meeker April 5        Main St., Meeker RPD-4:37 p.m.-Code violation at 112 E. RBSO-5:26 p.m.-Traffic complaint at 58000 RPD-3:27 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. RPD-1:37 a.m.-Suspicious incident at MPD-12:12 p.m.-VIN inspection at 200 Rim Main St., Rangely Hwy 64, Meeker Main St., Rangely White Ave. and Rodeo Dr., Rangely Rock Dr., Meeker RBSO-4:49 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 555 RBSO/MVFR-11:43 p.m.-Ambulance call at RPD-3:39 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. RPD-1:57 a.m.-Assist RBSO at 21000 Hwy    RPD-12:30 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. Main St., Meeker 6000 County Rd. 76, Meeker Main St., Rangely 64, Rangely Main St., Rangely RPD-5:10 p.m.-Fingerprints taken at 209 E. Traffic stops: 18 total. RBSO: 15; RPD: 3. MPD-5:02 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 985 RBSO-2:02 a.m.-Accident with property       RBSO-12:46 p.m.-Accident with property Main St., Rangely Eighth St., Meeker damage at 21000 Hwy 64, Rangely damage at 8000 County Rd. 1, Rangely RBSO-5:38 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 5000 April 9 RBSO-5:57 p.m.-Assist CSP at 25000 Hwy RBSO-2:27 a.m.-Assist RPD at County Rd. MPD-1:45 a.m.-Animal call at 43000 Hwy RAMB-1:05 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 16000 County Rd. 65, Rangely 13, Meeker 23A and N. White Ave., Rangely Hwy 64, Rangely RPD-6:12 p.m.-Suspicious person on the MPD-7:55 a.m.-Civil situation at 555 Main RPD-1:08 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. 300 block of Denver, Rangely St., Meeker Main St., Rangely RPD-6:32 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 908 Tropic, RPD-8:08 a.m.-Business check at 2252 RBSO-2:36 p.m.-VIN inspection at 555 Rangely Main St., Rangely Main St., Meeker RBSO-8:55 p.m.-Assist RPD at Hwy 139 RPD-9:39 a.m.-Business check at 609 S. RBSO-2:54 p.m.-Traffic hazard at County and Hwy 64, Rangely You Are Invited To Join Us For Stanolind, Rangely Rd. 5 and Hwy 13, Meeker MPD-9:53 p.m.-Animal call at 1045 Lance RBSO-11:12 a.m.-Animal call at 15000 RPD-3:33 p.m.-Three notices to comply Circle, Meeker Sunday Worship Service Hwy 64, Rangely with codes on Rio Blanco Ave., Traffic stops: 23 total. RBSO: 23. Rangely RPD-11:20 a.m.-Assist RBSO at 15000 RPD-3:44 p.m.-Notice to comply with Hwy 64, Rangely April 7 TRINITY LUTHERAN codes at 408 S. Birch, Rangely MPD-1:08 p.m.-Civil situation at 1260 Park RPD-3:01 a.m.-Business check at 105 W. CHURCH RBSO-3:53 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 20000 Ave., Meeker Main St., Rangely County Rd. 5, Meeker RBSO-1:17 p.m.-Civil situation at 1313 MPD-10:23 a.m.-VIN inspection at 757 736 East Main St. RBSO-3:54 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 7000 County Rd. 46, Rangely Garfield St., Meeker Rangely, CO County Rd. 8, Meeker MPD-1:58 p.m.-Motorist assist at 687 RPD-10:39 a.m.-Animals running at large MPD-4:57 p.m.-VIN inspection at 555 Main Garfield St., Meeker on Lake St., Rangely ### St., Meeker RPD-2:42 p.m.-Animals running at large at RPD-10:42 a.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. Jonathan G. Schultz, Pastor RPD-6:12 p.m.-Animals running at large at 738 W. Hwy 64, Rangely Main St., Rangely Cell# (435) 790-2065 308 S. White Ave., Rangely RPD-2:46 p.m.-Report of an animal bite at MPD-11:21 a.m.-Civil situation at 389 Ninth RPD-6:54 p.m.-Harassing communication 237 E. Main St., Rangely St., Meeker at 410 N. White Ave., Rangely MPD-2:59 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 259 MPD-11:59 a.m.-Citizen assist at 369 11th Sunday Service 8:30 AM Tribute to RFD/RAMB-9:20 p.m.-Assist CSP at 34000 Main St., Meeker St., Meeker Hwy 139, Rangely RPD-4:06 p.m.-Barking dog complaint at MPD-12:09 p.m.-Civil situation at 765 12th RPD-9:24 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 2851 246 S. Birch, Rangely St., Meeker Our Troops Shale Dr., Rangely MPD-4:31 p.m.-Animal call at 767 12th St., MPD-12:25 p.m.-Animal call at Fourth St. MPD/MVFR-10:07 p.m.-Accident with prop - Meeker and Pine St., Meeker Featuring Local Military Veterans erty damage at 43000 Hwy 13, Meeker MPD-4:47 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 1 RBSO-12:53 p.m.-911 hang-up call from WR AGGREGATES INC RPD-10:34 p.m.-Disturbance at 707 E. Fifth St., Meeker 27989 County Rd. 5, Meeker Main St., Rangely RPD-5:24 p.m.-Complaint of dirt bikes on MPD-1:51 p.m.-Criminal mischief at 485 RBSO-10:36 p.m.-Assist RPD at 707 E. River Rd., Rangely Market St., Meeker 970-878-5630 Main St., Rangely RBSO-5:50 p.m.-Civil situation at 33993 RPD-3:12 p.m.-Two code violations written RBSO-11:44 p.m.-DUI at 16000 Hwy 64, Hwy 64, Rangely in Rangely Rangely RBSO-5:53 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 7000 RBSO-5:48 p.m.-Criminal mischief at 1000 40 County Rd. 8 • Meeker Traffic Stops: 11 total. RBSO: 10; RPD: 1. County Rd. 8, Meeker County Rd. 2, Rangely I Sand The Books Have RBSO-7:01 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 38500 RBSO-9:06 p.m.-Suspicious incident at April 4 Hwy 13, Meeker 14000 Hwy 64, Rangely I Gravel MPD-12:08 a.m.-Disturbance at Main St. MPD-7:11 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 38500 Hwy RBSO-11:43 p.m.-Animal call at 51000 I and 13th St., Meeker 13, Meeker Hwy 64, Meeker 1-1/2” & 3/4” Screened RPD-12:43 a.m.-Citizen assist on 200 block RPD-7:44 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 218 S. Traffic stops: 31 total. RBSO: 21; MPD: 6; & Washed Rock Cement of E. Main St., Rangely Grand, Rangely RPD: 4. 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CADY, BILLY, Expenses, 10.09 312.00 ORKIN PEST CONTROL, Services, 125.00 100.00 MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 CALL MAX INC, Services, 5645.50 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY, Payroll de- PERKINS MOTOR CITY DODGE, 2009 SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Sup- MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 RIO BLANCO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Board of Education Meeting CASTO, BRAD, Council Stipend, 100.00 duction, 517.59 Dodge Truck, 26228.00 plies, 369.15 Board of Education Special Meeting Central Administration Office CDL CERTIFIERS, CDL Testing, 175.00 FEDERAL EXPRESS, Postage, 23.27 PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, Servic- SIMONS PETROLEUM, Fuel, 1977.14 Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. APRIL 16, 2009 7:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 555 Garfield CENTURY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Sup- FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, Retirement es, 255.00 SIMS, TERESA, Judges Fee, 300.00 Central Administration Office Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. plies, 31.71 funds, 23835.89 PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BY PHONE, STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, Sup- 555 Garfield Street MEEKER, COLORADO The tentative agenda as follows: AGENDA CENTURYTEL, Telephone Services, FPPA, PD Insurance, 387.80 Postage/Leases, 533.15 plies, 29.29 AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance 2316.84 FRESH EXPRESS, PD Insurance, 121.00 POSTMASTER, Postage, 2000.00 STEAMBOAT PILOT & TODAY, Supplies, Pledge of Allegiance 1. Roll Call 2. Additions/Changes to Agenda Action: Approval of the Minutes CERTIFIED BUSINESS SVC, Supplies, GALLS INCORPORATED, Uniforms, 329.96 PROFESSIONAL TOUCH, Repairs, 229.00 13.11 Discussion/Action: Offer Contract - Action: Approvals to Substitute Lists 100.70 GOHR, CLAYTON, Council Stipend/WRV QUILL, Supplies, 732.57 SUMMIT ENERGY, Gas, 163533.26 Superintendent of Schools 3. Approval of Minutes 4. New Business: Action: Approval of Contract CHISM, LOIS, Deposit Refund, 100.00 Refund, 200.00 RANGELY AUTO PARTS, Supplies, 524.04 SYSTEMS COMMUNICATION, Services, Other Public Input CIRSA, W/C Prop/Casualty Premiums, GOODYEAR WHOLESALE TIRES, Supplies, RANGELY COLLISION CENTER, Services, 487.00 Adjournment 5. Discussion of Work in Development (Plan, Processes, Standards, etc.) and/or Action: Set Date and Time for Special 28925.25 384.86 1620.10 THOMPSON WEST, Court Supplies, Published: April 16, 2009 Meeting COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIR, GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, Sup- RANGELY HARDWARE, Supplies, 5407.47 108.00 Rio Blanco Herald Times Administrative Matters: Conditional Use Permit 09-1 - REDI Serv- Discussion/Action: Building Use Policy Services, 94.50 plies, 1552.32 RANGELY INSURANCE GROUP, Notary TOOLS PLUS INDUSTRIES, Supplies, ices - the applicant has applied for a CUP Revisions COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REV, Sales GRAND VALLEY IMAGING, Copier maint Policy, 146.25 686.09 Notification of meeting for the Rangely to amend Conditional Use Permit 04-3 Discussion: Budget projections Tax, 3060.00 agree, 904.09 RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION, Sales TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUNTN, Town Council, Board of Trustees and install three storage tanks containing Executive Session CONOCO PHILLIPS, Fuel, 253.81 H&H HYDRAULICS, Supplies, 810.59 Tax Funding, 14076.23 Supplies, 279.04 The Town of Rangely Town Council meet- methanol, methanol/water and diesel lo- Discussion/Action: Staffing for Next Year COUNTRYSIDE VET CLINIC, Supplies, HACH, Supplies, 555.43 RANGELY TRASH, Services, 664.00 UNCC, Locate Services, 12.32 ings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday cated in T1N, R93W, Sec. 18, off of CR Information 5.00 HANSON INTERNATION OF COLO, Servic- RANGELY, TOWN OF, Utilities, 12413.85 UNIVERSITY OF CO AT BOULDER, Train- of every month starting at 7:00 p.m. in 15. Other CSED/CASH PROCESSING, Payroll deduc- es, 50.13 RIO BLANCO CO ROAD & BRIDGE, Fuel, ing, 225.00 the Court Room at 209 E Main, Rangely, 6. Old Business: Adjournment tion, 424.95 HERITAGE BUILDING & SUPPLY CTR, 1969.55 URIE, ELAINE, Council Stipend, 100.00 CO 81648. Agendas are posted in the lob- Copies of the application(s), regulation(s) Published: April 16, 2009 DANS TIRE SERVICE, Services, 373.75 Supplies, 482.64 REED, DONALD, Expenses, 286.84 USA BLUEBOOK, Supplies, 910.18 by at Town Hall and at the Rangely Dis- and/or resolution(s) may be examined in Rio Blanco Herald Times DAVIS, GARY, Utility Refund, 78.01 HUITT, FRANK, Council Stipend, 100.00 RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES, Supplies, USDA, RURAL DEVELOMENT, Training, trict Library. The meetings are televised the office of the Development Department DESERT DESIGN CONCRETE, Services, LACAL EQUIPMENT, Street Sweeper Sup- 117.45 355.00 live on channel 3 through Bresnan Cable at the Rio Blanco County Administration 4050.00 plies, 459.50 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS, Sup- VANDENBRINK, ALDEN, Mileage, 123.22 TV. All meetings are open to the public. Building, 317 E. Market Street, Meeker, TOWN OF RANGELY DINOSUAR DIAMOND, Membership, LEXRY WIRELESS, Internet Services, plies, 51.85 VERIZON WIRELESS, Cell phone, 775.01 Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9580 Check Register 500.00 400.00 RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Utility Refund, VIADATA, LP, Services, 1388.00 PUBLIC NOTICE for more information between the hours of March 2009 DON ROOKS SINCLAIR, Fuel, 42.45 MOON LAKE ELECTRIC, Electricity, 1121.89 VISA, Expenses, 2275.45 District Court, Rio Blanco County, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT DUCEY'S ELECTRIC, Services, 70.00 13134.34 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES, Advertise- W.A.R.M., Contribution, 5000.00 Colorado Persons needing special accommoda- AFLAC, Optional Insurance, 703.89 EATSON SALES & SERVICE, Supplies, MOUNTAIN STATE TRUCK CENTER, Sup- ments, 572.68 WALLACE, KAREN, Utility Refund, 51.32 555 Main Street, PO Box 1150 tions for the meeting, please call the De- AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN, Cylinder 726.37 plies, -67.57 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH PLAN, Health WALTER GROUP, Services, 5368.93 Meeker, CO 81641 velopment Department office at (970) Rental, 99.46 EDDY, DAN, Council Stipend, 100.00 MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE & SUPPLY, Insurance, 24666.46 WEST PAC INDUSTRIES, Supplies, In re the Parental Responsibilities 878-9580 giving at least five (5) working AMIGO.NET, e-mail services, 91.90 ELSTER AMERICAN METER CO, Supplies, Supplies, 217.67 ROMNEY, SHERMAN, Professional Svc, 278.30 concerning: days notice so that adequate accommo- ARAMARK, Uniforms, 215.58 6100.60 NATIONAL METER & AUTOMATION, Sup- 1361.00 WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC, Internet, 49.95 Petitioner: Fulgencio V. Rivera dations may be made. BLUE MOOSE DESIGN, Web Maintenance, EMC PLUMBING & HEATING, Services, plies, 1065.94 SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, Serv- WHITE RIVER MARKET, Supplies, 226.77 Respondent: Olga Reyez Published: April 16, 2009 140.00 95.10 NC TELECOM, Beanpole svc, 247.50 ices, 1748.75 WRB REC & PARK DISTRICT, Services, Attorney for Petitioner: Rio Blanco Herald Times BRADY, ANN, Council Stipend, 150.00 ENERGY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY, Services, NEVEREST EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Sup- SCOGGINS, MATTHEW, Utility Refund, 12.50 Anne Zoltani BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS, WRV Tele- 38.40 plies, 1577.80 85.75 TOTAL, 385089.55 415 West Victory Way vision, 90.62 EVERGREEN ANALYTICAL, Services, NICHOLS STORE, Supplies, 171.33 SCOTT SPECIALTY, Services, 9.80 Published: April 16, 2009 Craig, CO 81625 NT CARQUEST, Supplies, 425.28 SHROYER, BRENT, Council Stipend, Rio Blanco Herald Times Phone Number: (970) 824-0257 Fax Number: (970) 824-3323 E-mail: [email protected] LEGAL NOTICES Atty. Reg. #: 38682 Div.: Ctrm.: TED SIGN APPLICATION TO BE INCOMPLETE, BASED UPON THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER 7, THEN THE SIGN PERMIT APPLI- Case Number: 09DR6 ORDINANCE NO. 1 Series 2009 CATION SHALL BE REJECTED AND NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE TOWN; SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (V) IN THE EVENT, THE PLANNER DETERMINES SUCH SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETE, THE PROCESSING AND CON- TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND REENACTING PORTIONS OF THE MEEKER MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18, CHAPTER 7, MEEKER SIGNS AND SIDERATION OF SUCH SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION SHALL BE MADE ON A PRIORITY BASIS, TO-WIT: A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, You are hereby summoned and required SHALL HAVE SENIORITY OVER ANY OTHER SUBMITTED SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION BASED UPON THE DATE AND TIME OF THE to appear and defend against the claims OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES ORDINANCE PERMITTING DIGITAL MESSAGE DISPLAY SIGNS WITHIN THE TOWN'S HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT. TOWN'S RECEIPT OF THE SUCH SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, AS SHOWN BY THE TOWN'S RECORDS. THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICA- of a Petition for Allocation of Parental TION EVIDENCING THE EARLIEST DATE AND TIME OF RECEIPT, AS SHOWN BY THE TOWN RECORDS, SHALL HAVE PRIORITY OVER Responsibilities filed with the court in WHEREAS, the Town planner received a request from a Town citizen, who was engaged in the construction of a new business on Market Street (Colorado State Highway 13), that the Town consider a revision to Meeker Municipal Code, Title 18, chapter 7, ALL SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS. IN THE EVENT THE PLANNER DETERMINES A SIGN PERMIT APPLICA- this action, by filing with the clerk of this TION IS FULL AND COMPLETE AND HAS SENIORITY OVER ANY SUBSEQUENTLY SUBMITTED SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, AS PRO- court an answer or other response. You Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Ordinance , the "Town Sign Code" , permitting the installation of signs including digi- tal message displays within the Town; and, VIDED BY THIS CHAPTER 7, THEN THE PLANNER SHALL CAUSE THE APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED, PROCESSED, AND CONSID- are required to file your answer or other ERED, AS PROVIDED BY THIS CHAPTER 7; AND, response within 30 days after the service WHEREAS, the Town planner informed the Town Board of Trustees, the "Town Board", of the citizen's request and the Town Board determined to forward the request to the Planning Commission for its consideration of a recommendation to the Town Board (VI) IN THE EVENT A TOWN SIGN PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, PURSUANT TO THIS of this Summons upon you. Service of CHAPTER 7, SUCH SIGN PERMIT SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF this summons shall be complete on the regarding the requested Town Sign Code amendment; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at several regular meetings, discussed the proposed Town Sign Code amendment and ITS ISSUANCE BY THE PLANNER, AS SHOWN BY THE TOWN RECORDS. IN THE EVENT THE SIGN CONTAINING THE MESSAGE CENTER day of the last publication. A copy of the DISPLAY IS NOT FULLY AND COMPLETELY INSTALLED AND ERECTED, AS PROVIDED BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE Petition for may be obtained from the reviewed proposed drafts permitting signs containing a message center display within the Highway Commercial Zone District, this area provides general commercial enterprises adjacent to Colorado Highway 13, which may enhance the advertising potential of lo- TOWN'S SIGN PERMIT, ON OR BEFORE THE SIGN PERMIT EXPIRATION PERIOD, THEN THE TOWN SIGN PERMIT ISSUED SHALL EX- clerk of the court. If you fail to respond to PIRE AND SHALL BE NULL, VOID AND OF NO EFFECT; AND THE SIGN CONTAINING THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL NOT BE the petition in writing within 30 days after cal businesses located along this heavily traveled Highway corridor; and, WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission's regular meeting on January 12, 2009 it was determined to schedule the proposed INSTALLED OR ERECTED. THE PLANNER SHALL NOTE ON SUCH SIGN PERMIT THE DATE OF EXPIRATION OF SUCH SIGN PERMIT. the date of the last publication, judgment (d) A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL ONLY BE UTILIZED AS PART OF A FREESTANDING SIGN AND SHALL by default may be rendered against you Town Sign Code amendment for a public hearing on February 9, 2009; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 9, 2009, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission at Town Hall, 345 CONFORM TO THE ZONE DISTRICT'S REGULATIONS FOR A FREESTANDING SIGN, CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS by the court for the relief demanded in CHAPTER 7. NO PORTION OF A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL PROJECT INTO ANY STREET RIGHT-OF- the petition without further notice. Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, to which hearing public notice was given in the Rio Blanco Herald Times Newspaper, published as provided by the Meeker Municipal Code and, WAY. Dated: March 31, 2009 (e) NO MORE THAN ONE (1) MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED ON A LOT, UPON WHICH A USE, BUSINESS, OR §Anne Zoltani WHEREAS, the public was, at such public hearing, given the opportunity to voice its opinion regarding the proposed Town Sign Code amendment, as described herein above, a presentation was made by the Town staff concerning said proposed legislative mat- SERVICE IS LOCATED. HOWEVER, NO SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED ON ANY LOT, IN THE EVENT, Anne Zoltani THE INSTALLATION OF THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY WILL CAUSE IT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE DISTANCE LIMITATIONS OF Attorney for Petitioner ter, which information was given full consideration by the Planning Commission and, thereafter, it determined to recommend to the Town Board that the proposed amendment be considered for adoption; and, SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(b). 415 West Victory Way (f) THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA FOR ANY MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL NOT EXCEED FIFTEEN SQUARE FEET (15 SQ./FT.). THE Craig, CO 81625 WHEREAS, the Town Board discussed the proposed Town Sign Code amendment and the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion at it regular meeting on February 17, 2009 and it was determined to schedule a public hearing on the matter on March 17, 2009; SIGN STANDARDS OF M.M.C. §18.7.110 (C)(VI) SHALL APPLY TO A SIGN PERMITTED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). ANY SIGN (970) 824-0257 CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, INCORPORATED AND MADE A PART OF A SINGLE SIGN, SHALL NOT EXCEED SIXTY Publish: April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009 and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 17, 2009, at a regular meeting of the Town Board at Town Hall, 345 Market SQUARE FEET (60 SQ./FT.). ANY COMBINATION OF SIGNS, INCLUDING A SEPARATE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, SHALL NOT May 7, 2009 EXCEED A COMBINED SIGN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SQUARE FEET (150 SQ./FT.). Rio Blanco Herald Times Street, Meeker, Colorado, to which hearing public notice was given in the Rio Blanco Herald Times Newspaper, published as provid- ed by the Meeker Municipal Code and, (g) A SIGN WITH PARALLEL DISPLAY FACES SHALL NOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE (1) MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FACE ON EITHER WHEREAS, the Town Board on the basis of the evidence produced at said public hearing has made the following determinations SIGN FACE. NEITHER SIGN FACE SHALL EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA AS SETFORTH IN SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(f). DIVISION 5 WATER COURT- (h) NO OFF-PREMISES SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED. MARCH 2009 RESUME of fact: 1. That the proposed amendment of Title 18, chapter 7, as described herein above, has met the requirements of the laws of the State (i) ANY ADVERTISING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL ONLY PERTAIN, DIRECTLY, TO THE USE, 2. PURSUANT TO C.R.S., §37-92-302, BUSINESS, OR SERVICE PROVIDED ON THE LOT UPON WHICH THE SIGN IS LOCATED. THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. §18-7-109(B) AS AMENDED, YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT of Colorado and the ordinances of the Town; and, 2. That the hearing before the Town Board was complete and that all persons had an opportunity to speak; and, PROVIDING FOR OFF-PREMISES SIGNS IN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, SHALL NOT BE INTERPRETED OR CON- THE FOLLOWING PAGES COMPRISE A STRUED TO PERMIT OR ALLOW A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY TO ADVERTISE OR DISPLAY A MESSAGE PERTAINING TO ANY OFF- RESUME OF THE APPLICATIONS AND 3. That all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted for the Town Board's consideration concerning the proposed amend- ment of Title 18, chapter 7, as described herein above PREMISE USE, BUSINESS, OR SERVICE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (i), THE MESSAGE CENTER AMENDED APPLICATIONS FILED WITH DISPLAY MAY DISPLAY NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC INTEREST ADVERTISEMENTS, MESSAGES RELATING TO HOLIDAYS RECOGNIZED THE WATER CLERK FOR WATER DIVISION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO: Section I : BY NATIONAL OR STATE LAW, POLITICAL MESSAGES, OR MESSAGES RELATED TO EVENTS SPONSORED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE 5 DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009. OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, THE MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION OR CHARITABLE 09CW20 RIO BLANCO COUNTY-UNNAMED Meeker Municipal Code, Title 18, chapter 7, Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Ordinance , shall be and hereby is repealed, amended, or reenacted, as provided hereinafter. Furthermore, any portions of the Meeker Municipal Code in conflict with ORGANIZATION, FORMED PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. TRIBUTARY TO STRAWBERRY CREEK, (j) NO BLINKING, FLICKERING, FLASHING OR ROTATING LIGHT(S), CONTINUOUS SCROLLING OR TRAVELLING MESSAGES OR ANI- TRIBUTARY TO THE WHITE RIVER. Ethel this amendment of Title 18, chapter 7, Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Ordinance are hereby repealed. [Any capital- ized words or numbers which are underlined are proposed amendments, which is new material added to the present ordinance, (ex- MATED EFFECTS SHALL BE PERMITTED. THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL NOT HAVE ANY MOVING PARTS OR PIECES OR A. Owens; P.O. Box 168, Meeker, CO ANY PARTS OR PIECES THAT HAVE THE APPEARANCE OR OPTICAL ILLUSION OF MOTION. 81641. Application for Storage Water cept for section numbers and titles, which are part of the present ordinance and will remain unchanged), and any words or numbers with lines through them are material deleted from the present ordinance.] (k) NO MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED WHICH DISPLAYS TELEVISION QUALITY VIDEO/GRAPHICS OR INTERMIT- Right. Owens Reservoir- SE1/4SE1/4 of TENT OR FULL-MOTION VIDEO. Sec. 18, T.1N, R.94W. of the 6th P.M. , Section 18.7.103 Definitions 6.1 "DISSOLVE" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY ACCOMPLISHED (l) ANY CHANGE IN MESSAGE SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THERE IS NO SUDDEN EFFECT THAT MAY DISTRACT 800 ft. from the north sec. line and 2,800 PASSING MOTORISTS AND, THEREFORE, CREATE A HINDRANCE TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. ft. from the west sec. line. Appropriation: BY VARYING THE LIGHT INTENSITY OR PATTERN, WHERE THE FIRST MESSAGE GRADUALLY APPEARS TO DISSIPATE AND LOSE LE- GIBILITY SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE GRADUAL APPEARANCE AND LEGIBILITY OF THE SECOND MESSAGE. (m) THE INTENSITY OF LIGHT FROM A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL, BY AUTOMATIC SENSOR, DIM IN CONTRAST TO THE Feb. 25, 2008. Amount: 1.5 acre feet, ab- SURROUNDING AMBIENT LIGHT. BETWEEN SUNSET ON ONE DAY AND SUNRISE ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, NO MESSAGE CENTER solute. Use: Livestock water. (4 pages) 6.2 "FADE" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY ACCOMPLISHED BY VARYING THE LIGHT INTENSITY, WHERE THE FIRST MESSAGE GRADUALLY REDUCES INTENSITY TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING LEG- DISPLAY SHALL HAVE INTENSITY GREATER THAN TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE SIGN'S MAXIMUM INTENSITY, AS PROVIDED BY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU THE SIGN MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. HAVE until the last day of MAY 2009 to IBLE AND THE SUBSEQUENT MESSAGE GRADUALLY INCREASES INTENSITY TO THE POINT OF LEGIBILITY. 10.1 "MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY" MEANS THAT PORTION OF A SIGN WHICH CHANGES ITS ADVERTISING MESSAGE BY ELECTRON- (n) ALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN A MALL OR A BUILDING HAVING A FRONT BUILDING LOT LINE ABUTTING OR IN COMMON WITH file with the Water Clerk in quadruplicate THE COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 13 BOUNDARY LINE, WHICH SERVES ALL USES OR BUSINESSES LOCATED THEREIN, SHALL a verified statement of opposition setting IC OR DIGITAL PROCESS OR BY REMOTE CONTROL, WHICH USES ROTATING SLATS, MOVING REFLECTIVE DISKS, LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LEDS), GLOW CUBES, OR OTHER MEANS OF CHANGEABLE ILLUMINATION. SHARE THE TOTAL MAXIMUM SIGN AREA, AS PROVIDED BY SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(f), AND THERE SHALL BE PERMITTED ONLY ONE forth facts as to why this application (1) MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY TO BE SHARED BY ALL USES OR BUSINESSES LOCATED THEREIN. HOWEVER, NO SIGN WITH A should not be granted or why it should be 15.1 "SCROLL" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY WHERE THE MES- SAGE APPEARS TO MOVE VERTICALLY ACROSS THE DISPLAY SURFACE. MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED ON ANY LOT, IN THE EVENT, THE INSTALLATION OF THE MESSAGE CENTER DIS- granted in part or on certain conditions. A PLAY WILL CAUSE IT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE DISTANCE LIMITATIONS OF SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(b). copy of such statement of opposition 25.1 "TRANSITION" MEANS A VISUAL EFFECT USED ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM ONE MESSAGE TO ANOTHER. (o) THE PLACEMENT OF THE PROPOSED MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. TI- must also be served upon the applicant or TLE 18, CHAPTER 7, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). the applicant's attorney and an affidavit 25.2 "TRAVEL" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY WHERE THE MES- SAGE APPEARS TO MOVE HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE DISPLAY SURFACE. (p) ANY MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL HAVE A DEFAULT MODE TO PREVENT THE DISPLAY FROM MALFUNCTIONING IN A or certificate of such service shall be FLASHING OR INTERMITTENT FASHION, AND SHALL FREEZE THE DISPLAY IN ONE STILL POSITION DURING ANY MALFUNCTION. filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed Section 18.7.104 PROHIBITED SIGNS (A)(IV) MOVES; FLASHES; BLINKS; CHANGES COLOR; REVOLVES; CHASES; USES MIRRORS OR REFLECTORS; IS ILLUMINATED BY (q) ANY EXISTING SIGN CONTAINING A TIME AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY, COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. by Rule 5, CRCP. (Filing Fee: $158.00) §18.7.104(A)(IV), AS OF MAY 18, 2009, SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), IN THE EVENT SUCH KATHY HALL, Water Clerk, Water Divi- ANY FLASHING, INTERMITTENT OR MOVING LIGHT OR LIGHTS OR LIGHTS THAT CHANGE COLOR OR INTENSITY; DISPLAYS WHICH MOVE, EXHIBIT MOTION OR HAVE THE APPEARANCE OR OPTICAL ILLUSION OF MOVEMENT OR HAVE ANY ANIMATED OR MOVING EXISTING SIGN IS TO BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR CONVERTED, IN ANY MANNER, TO A SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER sion 5; 109 8th Street, Suite 104 Glen- DISPLAY, AS DEFINED IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). ANY SUCH EXISTING SIGN CONTAINING A TIME AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY wood Springs, CO 81601. PARTS; DISPLAYS WHICH CHANGE MESSAGES THROUGH DISSOLVE, SCROLL, OR FADE TRANSITIONS, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOW- ING: A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY OR A SIGN WITH A TIME OR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR CONVERTED, IN ANY MANNER, TO A SIGN WITH A MESSAGE Published: April 9, 2009 CENTER DISPLAY, IN THE EVENT THE CHANGE, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, OR CONVERSION CAUSES OR RESULTS IN SUCH EX- Rio Blanco Herald Times Section 18.7.108 SIGN PERMITS (C) WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE PLANNER'S RECEIPT OF A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, THE PLANNER SHALL EITHER DETERMINE ISTING SIGN NOT COMPLYING WITH ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER. (r) ONLY THOSE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR A PROPOSED SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY OR AN EXISTING MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER 7 OR DETERMINE IT IS INCOMPLETE AND, SIGN CONTAINING A TIME AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY, PROPOSED TO BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR CONVERTED, IN ANY Board of Education Workshop THEREAFTER, SO NOTIFY THE APPLICANT OF SUCH DECISION IN WRITING. IN THE EVENT THE PLANNER DETERMINES THE APPLI- MANNER, TO A SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, AS DEFINED IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), RECEIVED BY THE TOWN ON Thursday, April 16 - 9:00 a.m. CATION IS INCOMPLETE, THE APPLICANT SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF THE APPLICATION'S DEFICIENCIES. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICA- OR AFTER 8:00 A.M. ON MAY 18, 2009, SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE TOWN, PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). ANY Central Administration Office TION SHALL NOT RECEIVE APPROVAL OR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE TOWN. SUBSEQUENT TO THE PLANNER'S DETERMINA- AND ALL SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO OR CURRENTLY ON FILE WITH THE TOWN OR ANY TOWN SIGNS PERMITS 555 Garfield Street TION THAT THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, THE PLANNER SHALL REVIEW THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION IN AC- ISSUED BY THE TOWN, PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. ON MAY 18, 2009, SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED VALID APPLICATIONS OR PERMITS FOR AGENDA CORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA, IN THIS CHAPTER 7, AND MAY APPROVE, DENY, OR APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS THE SIGN PER- ANY SIGN AUTHORIZED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE SENIOR TO ANY OTHER SIGN PER- Construction Planning Workshop MIT. THE PLANNER SHALL ISSUE THE SIGN PERMIT UPON ITS APPROVAL. THE PLANNER'S SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW MIT APPLICATION, AUTHORIZED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). Published: April 16, 2009 AND DETERMINATION TO ISSUE OR DENY THE SIGN PERMIT SHALL BE MADE NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS OF THE (s) THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) ARE NOT INTENDED TO JEOPARDIZE Rio Blanco Herald Times DATE OF THE PLANNER'S DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS OF THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION. Section 18.7.110 SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONE DISTRICT THE RECEIPT BY THE STATE OF COLORADO OF ITS FULL SHARE OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS. THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) SHALL (C) (VIII) (a) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) SHALL APPLY, ON AND AFTER MAY 18, 2009, ONLY IN THE FOLLOW- NOT APPLY IF THE TOWN RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO OR ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL AGEN- ING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE DISTRICT: THE SOUTHERLY HALF OF BLOCKS: 95, 94, 87, 82, 50, 26, 10, CY OR AUTHORITY THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) WILL DIRECTLY CAUSE DENIAL OF FEDERAL MONEYS 1, 2, 3, 15, 35, AND 56; THE NORTHERLY HALF OF BLOCKS: 86, 83, 51, 27, 28, 11, 12, 13, 14, 34, AND 55; OR ANY OTHER LOT(S) THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE OR WOULD OTHERWISE BE INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW, BUT ONLY THEREAFTER DESIGNATED HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE DISTRICT, HAVING A FRONT BUILDING LOT LINE ABUTTING OR IN TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PREVENT DENIAL OF THE MONEYS TO THE STATE OR TO ELIMINATE THE INCONSISTENCY WITH COMMON WITH THE COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 13 BOUNDARY LINE. FEDERAL LAW. (b) NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. §18.7.104 (A)(IV), ANY ON-PREMISE SIGN, LOCATED ONLY IN THAT PORTION Section II: RANGELY OF THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE DISTRICT DESIGNATED IN SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(a), MAY CONTAIN A MESSAGE CENTER It is the intention of the Town Board that each separate provision of Title 18, chapter 7, Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising De- READY MIX DISPLAY. A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY MAY BE ALLOWED WHICH PRESENTS ITS MESSAGE FOR NO LESS THAN FOUR (4) SEC- vices Ordinance , shall be deemed independent of all other provisions therein. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, ONDS WITH AN INTERVAL BETWEEN MESSAGES OF NO LESS THAN ONE (1) SECOND BETWEEN DISPLAYS OR PRESENTS ITS MES- or any portion thereof is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, each subsection, SAGE FOR TEN (10) SECONDS OR GREATER WITH NO INTERVAL BETWEEN DISPLAYS. NO SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER sentence, clause, phrase, or any portion thereof shall be deemed a separate, distinct, independent provision, and such holding shall CONCRETE DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED OR PLACED WITHIN ONE THOUSAND FEET (1000') OF ANOTHER SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CEN- not affect, impair, or nullify the validity of the remaining portions thereof. 5SK CONCRETE TER DISPLAY LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STREET. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), A MESSAGE Section III: CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PROHIBITED IN THE TOWN. The Mayor and Town Clerk are hereby directed to execute this Ordinance. $135/YARD (c) IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. §18.7.108, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA SHALL APPLY TO ANY Section IV: SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A SIGN PROPOSED TO INCLUDE A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this Ordinance. (I) PAYMENT OF THE TOWN PERMIT APPLICATION FEE AS ESTABLISHED BY TOWN RESOLUTION; INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED BY LAW BY A VOTE OF 5 TO 1 OF THE BOARD OF (II) AS A PART OF ANY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL, CON- TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO, AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF MEEKER ON THE 7th day of TEMPORANEOUSLY, SUBMIT TO THE TOWN A COPY OF THE SIGN MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS, OPERATOR'S MANUAL, OR April, 2009. OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION PROVIDING THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CRITERIA, SET- BOARD OF TRUSTEES 675%8300 FORTH IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII); ATTEST: TOWN OF MEEKER (III) UPON RECEIPT OF SUCH A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, THE TOWN EMPLOYEE RECEIVING SUCH APPLICATION SHALL NOTE By: §LISA COOK, Town Clerk By: §MANDI ETHERIDGE, Mayor Fresh • Local THE DATE AND TIME OF THE RECEIPT THEREOF ON THE APPLICATION; Publication Date: April 16, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times Competitive (IV) UPON A REVIEW OF THE SIGN APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO M.M.C. 18-7-108(C), IF THE PLANNER DETERMINES THE SUBMIT- CPAXLP CAXCA 14 A Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS

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R Halandras, Salary - Trustee, $50.00 State Industrial Products, TEF Lubricant, MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT TOWN OF DINOSAUR $49.95 D Henderson, Salary, $1,596.95 Invisalube, $58.08 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING DISBURSEMENTS FOR MARCH 2009 Carter & Sands P.C., Professional servic- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE R Hervey, Salary, $4,073.09 Super Circuits Inc., Vandalism Camera/ April 16, 2009 • 5:00 PM VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, TOTAL es, $96.00 Due to a vacancy the Rio Blanco Fire Pro- A member of the Meeker Library Board D Massey, Salary, $2,405.02 PD, $3,004.99 A Special Board Meeting of the Meeker Gross Salaries, $5,982.36 Walmart, Bleach, $22.86 tection District Board of Directors is cur- has notified the Town Board of their res- J McNay, Salary, $848.75 Survco, Circle Park Survey - Partial Pay- Sanitation District will be held at the Of- Contract Labor, $100.00 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply, Curb & rently accepting applications from per- ignation. The vacancy will be filled by an S Merriam, Salary, $1,423.16 ment, $4,795.00 fice of the Meeker Sanitation District at P.E.R.A., Monthly Contributions, corp stops, saddle, $206.30 sons interested in serving on the Board. appointment made by the Board of Trus- C Mills, Salary - Trustee, $50.00 The Herald Times, Legal Publications, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado. $1,231.86 RN Industries Trucking, Pumped water An interested person must be an eligible tees at its regular Board Meeting to be J Muxlow, Salary, $2,711.70 $595.55 1. Call to order Colorado Dept. of Revenue, CWT, $138.00 from leak, $367.50 elector of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection held May 5, 2009. Letters of interest must R Niemi, Salary, $1,152.80 Union Telephone, Long Distance Svc., 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda First National Bank of the Rockies, FWT/ Quill, Copier, $370.42 District and registered to vote in the be received at Town Hall, 345 Market R Omer, Salary, $50.00 $243.22 3. Review of Clarifier Mechanism Plans Med, $501.42 Office Depot , Note pads, pens, virus State of Colorado. Additionally, an inter- Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 no later R Overton, Salary, $2,541.74 Valley Hardware, Paint, Paint Brushes, 4. Review of Sewer Main Plans Centurytel, Phone, Fax, $176.54 prot. Mop heads, gloves, $108.20 ested person must be a resident of the than 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 1, 2009. C Padilla, Salary, $2,104.71 Rollers, Trash Bags, Oil, $277.41 5. Attorney Gateway Services, Gas, Oil, Grease, Neverest Equipment CO, Filter for sewer District for not less than thirty days or Qualifications for the position are: (a) K Sizemore, Salary, $1,566.24 Valley Wide Forensic Nurses, LLC, As- 6. Board $174.27 machine, $27.91 the owner of taxable real or personal registered voter within the Town of Meek- S Smith, Salary, $3,201.05 sault Exam/PD, $500.00 7. Recess Moon Lake Electric, Electricity, $1,208.25 Colorado State Patrol, Dispatch service, property situated within the boundaries of er, (b) eighteen years of age or older, (3) J Strate, Salary - Trustee, $50.00 Viscardi, Gerard Atty., March Legal Fees, This agenda is subject to change without Colorado Dept of Public Hlth & Env, Wa- $3,939.50 the District. The term of office will run must have resided in the Town of Meeker K Waldref, Salary - Trustee, $50.00 $3,948.00 further notice. Agenda is posted at the of- ter Test, $18.00 Rangely True Value, Flood bulbs, $19.98 through April, 2010, when the next Spe- for at least twelve consecutive months M Washburn, Salary, $2,552.47 Watt's, Training, Dog Shelter Supplies, fice of the Meeker Sanitation District, Rangely Trash Service, Trash Service, Rangely Auto Parts, Filter, spark plugs, cial District Election will be held. If you immediately preceding the date of ap- L Whalin, Salary, $601.43 Mtg. Supplies, $170.05 265 8th Street. $76.00 $24.84 are interested in filling this vacancy, pointment. For further information, please T Willey, Salary, $291.81 White River Elec, March Electricity, Published: April 16, 2009 Herald Times, Disbursements, $36.48 Carquest, Belt, idler pulley, wipers, please forward a letter of intent to the call Town Hall 878-5344 CCOERA, Employee Retirement - Police $1,846.76 Rio Blanco Herald Times White River Electric, Internet Service, $66.37 District Office at P.O. Box 737, Meeker, The Board of Trustees Dept., $1,813.16 Wray Gulch Landfill, Trash Haul, $33.08 HACH, Battery for Pond Dr., $180.95 CO 81641, or deliver in person to the Dis- of the Town of Meeker CCOERA, Employee Retirement, Pioneer Medical Center Equity Acct., TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, $15,123.96 trict Office at 236 7th Street, Meeker. Sharon Day $5,731.38 Safebuilt, Inc., Plan Review for Medical LEGAL NOTICES Published: April 16, 2009 Letters of Interest must be received no Town Administrator Conseco Health Insurance Company, Center Remodel, $699.76 Rio Blanco Herald Times later than 5:00 p.m. May 11, 2009. Publication: April 16 and 23, 2009 Cancer Insurance, $427.15 Escondido Equity Account Published: April 16, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times SECTION 00100 Credit Union of Colorado, Employee Sav- Petty Cash - RBC Clerk & Recorder, Rio Blanco Herald Times INVITATION TO BID ings, $465.00 Recording Fees, $30.00 Sealed Bids will be received by First National Bank of the Rockies, Feder- Total General Fund, $117,379.38 MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT TOWN OF MEEKER al Withholding, $4,959.64 WATER FUND Hereinafter referred to as Owner, at BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA First National Bank of the Rockies, State C Colflesh, Salary, $1,128.47 265 8th St. LEGAL NOTICES Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. Withholding, $1,871.00 L Cook, Salary, $1,075.66 Meeker, CO 81641 Town Hall First National Bank of the Rockies, Medi- S Day, Salary, $1,801.98 until 3:00 p.m. , local time, May 1, 2009 , for RIO BLANCO COUNTY 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO care Withholding, $1,631.70 D Henderson, Salary, $684.41 2009 Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project 2009 BRIDGE PLANK BID I. Call to Order First National Bank of the Rockies, So- J McNay, Salary, $1,273.13 At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received REQUEST FOR BID II. Roll Call cial Security Withholding, $4,901.82 S Merriam, Salary, $609.92 will be publicly opened and read aloud. PROJECT NAME III. Approval of the Agenda Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Health, R Niemi, Salary, $982.01 The Contract provides for: 2009 BRIDGE PLANK BID. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO IV. Approval of the Previous Minutes Dental & Vision Insurance, $13,808.86 R Overton, Salary, $1,089.31 A. Construction of 4,100 feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, 19 manholes, replacement of COUNTY is soliciting bids for supplying 6" X 2" 10-GAGE GALVANIZED BRIDGE PLANK. V. Approval of the Monthly Vouchers Samuelson's True Value, Employee Pmt., K Sizemore, Salary, $522.08 existing service connections, and demolition of 10 manholes. BID DOCUMENTS VI. Public Participation $771.61 T Willey, Salary, $2,626.24 B. Construction of 400 feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, 1 manhole, replacement of ex- Bid Documents shall be available at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 VII. New Business Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D CCOERA, Employee Retirement, isting service connections, and demolition of 1 manhole. Second St., Meeker, CO 81641 on April 9, 2009. A. Request from GPMCK LLC dba Gary's Insurance, $1,148.24 $2,099.40 C. Construction of 800 feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, 2 manholes, and replacement of COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE Smokehouse for renewal of Hotel & Res- Petty Cash, Recording Fees, Postage, Conseco Health Insurance, Cancer In- existing service connections, demolition of 2 manholes. Ron Leeper, Road & Bridge Coordinator, (970) 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Any ques- taurant liquor license $46.68 surance, $146.55 Copies of the Bidding Documents will be available on April 3, 2009 and may be ob- tions regarding this bid are to be directed in writing to Ron Leeper before Friday, April B. Request from The Meeker Hotel & Café Credit Union of Colorado, Training Reg- Credit Union of Colorado, Employee Sav- tained from St. Joseph's Consulting Engineers, LLC, 7200 S. Alton Way, Suite B130, 17, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the above fax number. LLC dba Meeker Hotel & Café for renewal istr., Meals, Lodging; Digital Rec., ings, $85.00 Centennial, CO 80112, (303) 346-0720 (hereinafter referred to as Engineer) and the DELIVERY AND PAYMENT of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license $1,318.24 First National Bank of the Rockies, So- Meeker Sanitation District, 265 8th St., Meeker, CO 81641 (Owner) upon deposit of Material shall be delivered by June 8, 2009. Alternate delivery schedules will be con- C. Approval of verbiage revisions to Alsco, March Uniforms, $32.15 cial Security Withholding, $2,047.72 $100.00 per set for drawings and specifications. No partial sets will be issued. Depos- sidered. Bid price shall be F.O.B. Meeker, Colorado. Payment shall not be made upon CCOERA, regarding the Town's retirement Atmos, March Natural Gas, $2,263.42 First National Bank of the Rockies, Medi- its are non-refundable. delivery. The county's regular accounts payable schedule shall be followed. plan, revisions requested by CCOERA Axis Steel, Fence & Gate - Town Shop, care Withholding, $478.88 Bidders must be licensed contractors in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bid- BID SUBMITTALS D. Decision concerning approving an En- $985.00 First National Bank of the Rockies, Feder- ders who are not recorded by the Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents Bids shall have Bidder's name and address and "2009 BRIDGE PLANK" written on the ergy Service Company (ESCO) to perform Besseghini, Sandra, Reimburse Mileage - al Withholding, $1,597.00 will not be opened. sealed envelope. energy audits and consider performance 4 Dogs to Glenwood, $59.20 First National Bank of the Rockies, State Bids will be received on a lump sum basis as described in the Bidding Documents. Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2009. No bids shall contracting for the Town of Meeker and Bratton Window & Door, Repair Garage Withholding, $604.00 Work at the site is expected to be commenced within five (5) days after the Notice to be received Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. Hand-delivered bids will be ac- Rio Blanco County Door, $1,073.34 Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Health, Proceed. Substantial Completion of the Work is required as specified in the Bid Form. cepted until 11:00 A.M. on date of bid opening. Do not depend on overnight delivery. E. Executive session - Ownership and CACP, Yearly Membership, $150.00 Dental & Vision Insurance, $5,139.41 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and Mailing and hand-delivery address: RBC Commissioners, P.O. Box i, 317 E. Market construction issues concerning a portion CMRS, Reimburse Postage Meter, Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D material payment bond guaranteeing faithful performance and payment of all bills and Street, Meeker, CO 81641 of Ute Road (the proposed elementary $174.72 Insurance, $175.81 obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. BID OPENING school access road intersecting with Colo. State Treasurer, 1st. Qtr. Unemploy- Petty Cash, Postage, $9.90 A pre-bid meeting will be held at the District Office on April 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. to Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Sulphur Creek Road). ment Tax, $357.45 US Postmaster, Water Billing Postage, discuss the project requirements, and conduct an inspection of the site conditions. Commissioners' Meeting Room, 317 East Market, Meeker, CO 81641. Bids submitted The executive session is authorized pur- D & T Repair, 4 New Tires, Mount & Bal., $148.87 Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present. after 11:00 A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be suant to the following statutory sections, Disposal PD 5, $674.36 Credit Union of Colorado, Training, No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. which apply to the above topics. CRS DC Lock, Lock Set - Town Shop, $60.00 Meals, Lodging; Study Guide, Ink, opening Bids. BID AWARD section 26-4-402(4)(b) - "Conferences with Grand Jct.Sentinel, PD Officer Advertise- $755.48 The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract by sections, to reject any or all The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any an attorney for the local public body for ment, $693.50 Alsco, March Uniforms, $32.15 Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein. or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion the purposes of receiving legal advice on Grand Valley Imaging, Copier Main- Atmos, March Natural Gas, $852.50 By: § Gail Frantz of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado. specific legal questions." and section 26- tenance, $57.09 CMRS, Reimburse Postage Meter, Office Manager RIO BLANCO COUNTY 4-402(4)(e) - "Determining positions rela- J P Cooke Co., Dog License Receipt $161.08 Publish: April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times Dated: April 6, 2009 tive to matters that may be subject to ne- Books, $19.98 DC Lock, Lock Set - Town Shop, $60.00 By: Joe Collins, Chairman gotiations; developing strategy for nego- Jean's Printing, Envelopes, $67.05 Grand Valley Imaging, Copier Main- tiations; and instructing negotiators" COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Publish: Rio Blanco Herald Times: April 9, 2009 & April 16, 2009 Jean's Printing, Vehicle Impound Ticket tenance, $10.86 F. Discussion concerning traffic study in- Books/PD, $109.13 Jean's Printing, Envelopes, $101.46 RESTART cluding Ute Road and determining con- FORECLOSURE NUMBER 08-08 CORRECTED COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM JSC, Inc., Establish Meeker Elevation Leavenworth & Karp, Easement Work, Notice of Election & Demand Re-Recorded October 21, 2008 to Re-Start necting safe routes for bike and pedes- Point, $1,150.00 Water Field and Water Well, $1,183.21 To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described trian traffic to the new elementary school Deed of Trust: Foreclosure #08-07 & Correct Combined Notice McGuire Auto Parts, Tachometer, Seat McGuire Auto Parts, Seat Covers, Rags, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following de- G. Approval of mandated Red Flag policy Covers, Rags, Clamp, $253.88 Clamp, Pliers, $156.01 Due to publication issues, as per C.R.S. §38-38-705, Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale VIII. Mayor's reports No. 08-08 was re-started on 01/21/2009 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee scribed Deed of Trust: Meeker High School, Alternative Activity Northwest Auto, Soap Stone, $2.29 Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale No. 08-07 was commenced on October 21 2008 in IX. Town Manager's Reports Grant/BAG, $2,500.00 Qwest, March Phone Svc., $206.13 relating to the Deed of Trust described below: X. Town Attorney's Report Original Grantor(s): Tony D. Kinnison the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described be- MGM, Fence Materials for Ute Park, Safe- RBC Fleet Management, March Fuel, low: XI. Other Council Business ty Boots, $1,886.49 $203.64 Original Beneficiary: Mers Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as no- XII. Adjournment minee for American Brokers Conduit PATRICIA J. NERESON AND DENNIS J. CORNUTT Original Grantors Moore Pet Doors, Security Boss Insulated Samuelson's True Value, Screws, $8.52 LINDA K. SINDT Original Beneficiary Published: April 16, 2009 Doors - Dog Shelter, $1,046.80 State Industrial Products, TEF Lubricant, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. Rio Blanco Herald Times Date of Deed of Trust: 03/20/2007 LINDA K. SINDT Current Holder of Evidence of Northwest Auto, Soap Stone, $2.30 Invisalube, $58.09 County of Recording: Rio Blanco Debt Northwest Auto, Oxygen - Welding Truck, The Herald Times, Legal Publications, Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 03/26/2007 MARCH 11, 2005 Date of Deed of Trust $17.57 $53.95 Reception No.: 288112 MARCH 11, 2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Pearson Communications, Radio for New Union Telephone, Long Distance Svc., Original Principal Balance: $112,000.00 RIO BLANCO County of Recording TOWN OF MEEKER Plow Truck, $454.00 $44.17 Outstanding Principal Balance: $110,607.68 280971 Recording Information of March 31, 2009 Peterson, Faye, CET Confidential/BAG, Utility Notification Center, Line Locates, Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust GENERAL FUND $240.00 $21.56 deed of trust have been violated as follows: The Holder of the debt secured by the PURSUANT to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the J Amick, Salary, $3,122.80 Police Law Enforcement Magazine, Sub- Viscardi, Gerard Atty., March Legal Fees, Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay installments of principal C Colflesh, Salary, $1,128.48 scription Renewal/PD, $35.00 $283.50 including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed and interest, along with a violation of the due on sale clause, together with other pay- L Cook, Salary, $1,613.49 Qwest, March Phone Svc., $621.65 White River Elec., March Electricity, of Trust and Negotiable Instrument. ments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other vio- V Crawford, Salary, $245.65 RBC Fleet Management, March Fuel, $2,534.84 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. lations of the terms thereof including but not limited to the due on sale clause. This is T Creedon, Salary, $2,619.61 $868.05 Colo. State Treasurer, 1st. Qtr. Unemploy- THE PROPERTY DESCRBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM- to advise you that a foreclosure proceeding was commenced in the office of the under- S Day, Salary, $2,115.36 Redi Service, Trash Service, $301.00 ment Tax, $100.42 BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. signed Public Trustee on October 21 2008. M Etheridge, Salary - Trustee, $70.00 RHOMAR Ind. Inc., Lubra Seal, $269.53 Valley Hardware, Paint, Paint Brushes, Township 1 North, Range 102 West of the 6th P.M. The original principal amount on the Deed of Trust Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars R Gerloff, Salary - Trustee, $50.00 Rocky Mtn. Auto, Slider Rear Window, Rollers, Oil, $119.63 Section 3: A Parcel of land in the NW1/4NE1/4 and the SW1/4NE1/4, more ($30,000.00), and the outstanding principal balance due and owing of which is Twenty D Glasscock, Salary, $1,775.00 Seat Covers, $186.93 Bratton Window & Door, Repair Garage particularly described as follows: Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Five and 53/100 Dollars ($24,725.53), as of June K Gould, Salary, $292.37 Samuelson's True Value, Fence Materi- Door, $536.66 Beginning at a point which is 998.17 feet South of the North line of Section 3, and 30, 2008. als, Park Restroom Supplies, $5,319.73 Total Water Funds, $6,730.67 1548.14 feet West of the East line of Section 3, THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Total All Funds, $124,110.05 running thence North 83˚29'West 208.71 feet; The following described property is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Published: April 16, 2009 thence South 6˚31' West 208.71 feet; Trust. LEGAL NOTICES Rio Blanco Herald Times TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., thence South 83˚29' East 208.71 feet; PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 1: NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 2 AND 3, thence North 6˚31' East 208.71 feet to the point of beginning, County of Rio Blanco, The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on LESS AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE ANNOUNCEMENTS State of Colorado. Monday, April 20, 2009, at the County Annex Building, Rangely, Colorado. WARRANTY DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1979, IN BOOK 397, PAGE 741, WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 804 County Road 102, Rangely, CO 81648 TENTATIVE AGENDA RECEPTION NO. 193396, OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF RIO BLANCO ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! NOTICE OF SALE 10:30 a.m. Board of County Commissioners COUNTY, COLORADO, FROM SAM F. LOVE AND DORIS I. LOVE TO You can now renew your Colorado OHV The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described here- a. Changes or additions to the agenda EUGENE CLAPPER AND SHARON M. CLAPPER registrations on line at: in, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed b. Consideration of the minutes of April 13, 2009 WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1500 RBC Road 36, Meeker, Colorado 81641 www.parks.state.co.us of Trust. c. Other NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 A.M. on Wed- 10:35 a.m. Bid Awards: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described here- nesday, 05/20/2009, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, a. 2009 RBC 122 Gravel Project  in has filed a written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the b. Fleet Trailers The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts Deed of Trust. said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns 10:40 a.m. Contract Awards all major credit cards. You can fax your THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at public auction at 10:00 o'clock therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt a. 2009 RBC 122 Gravel Project classified ad or subscription to A.M. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Public Trustee's Office, Rio Blanco County secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale, and other b. 2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: Courthouse, 555 Main St., Meeker CO, County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado, sell to items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all 10:45 a.m. Road & Bridge - Dave Morlan [email protected] the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property, and all interest of the said as provided by law. a. Monthly Update Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs, successors and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying First Publication: 04/02/2009 11:00 a.m. Public Comment the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets Last Publication: 04/30/2009 11:05 a.m. County Commissioners Updates attorney fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times 11:15 a.m. Hearings: Planning to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. and Park, Meeker. NOTICE OF RIGHTS a. Rezoning/ Minor Subdivision First Publication: April 9, 2009 YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE Rezoning 08-14/Minor Subdivision 08-11 - Shell Frontier Oil & Gas - the applicants are Last Publication: May 7, 2009 CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA- proposing to subdivide an approximate 40-acre parcel into two lots, Lot 1 being 5 acr- Driver License Office hours: Meeker Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM es and Lot 2 will be 35.23 acres. Lot 1 will be rezoned to Rural Residential and Lot 2 open 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the NOTICE OF RIGHTS SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE will remain zoned Agriculture. This development is located in T1N, R103W, Sec. 11 & month, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rangely YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA- 12, 6th P.M., off of CR 102. open 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 9 CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA- TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS AT- Rezoning 09-1 - Jamie Brasfield - the applicant is proposing to rezone an approximate a.m. to 4 p.m. Craig open full-time TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM TACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE 3.78 acre parcel from Ag to Rural Residential for construction of a single family home Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. and outbuildings, located in T1N, R102W, Section 8, off of CR 2. p.m. DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA- A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED Conditional Use Permit 09-2 - Jon Hill or Jennifer Hill - The applicants are requesting a TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS AT- WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE conditional use permit to add an additional residence on their approximate 2,745-acre TACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE SAFEHOUSE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. ranch, located in T2S, R103W, Section 20, 6th P.M., off of CR 23. DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. If you are being abused physically or A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-302 SHALL BE Dalbo Holdings/RNI Produced Water Disposal Facility located at T2N, R102W, Sec- A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER tions 15 and 16, permitted in October 2003 by Special Use Permit 03-06, is seeking an WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE confidential shelter and help. THE SALE. amendment to their Certificate of Designation with a hearing before the Board of Coun- FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. 878-3131 DATE: 1/22/2009 ty Commissioners at their Regular Rangely meeting on April 20, 2009. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED Karen Arnold c. Special Use Permit WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado Northwest Pipeline GP - 09-5 - Continued from April 13, 2009 - The applicant has ap- SALE. Rangely Victim Services §Karen Arnold plied for a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of the Colorado Hub DATED: November 3, 2008 An open door for the protection and By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee Connection pipeline. The pipeline consists of 26.42 miles of 24 inch diameter buried Karen Arnold care of abused and battered persons. ( S E A L ) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLO pipeline that will run east to west from the Enterprise Gas Plant to the Colorado Hub Karen Arnold, Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado Non-emergency call 629-5729. Emer- The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s) representing the legal Pipeline along Highway 139. Additionally, there will be above ground control and By: § Pamela Miles gencies call 911. Providing assistance holder of the indebtedness is: maintenance facilities at each end of the pipeline Pamela Miles, Deputy Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado for victims of violent crimes. Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673, Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291, Stacey L. Arono- OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s) representing the legal witz, Esq. #36290, Joan Olson, Esq. #28078, Marcy McDermott, Esq #38030 If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meet- holder of the indebtedness is: Neal K. Dunning, BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C., Aronowitz & Ford, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, , Denver, CO 80204 3038131177 ing so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Please check the County's THE CONTENTS of storage unit #21 of 2000 South Colorado Boulevard, Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222; 303-329- The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. website for an updated agenda. www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/commissioners Rangely Self Storage will be sold by April 3363 Attorney Reg. No. 10181 Any information provided may be used for the purpose. Published: April 16, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times 30, 2009. Attorney file number: 6662.01099 ATTORNEY FILE NO. 3061-001 CPAXLP CAXCA

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Al- Pioneers" book, books, sheet music, etc., for GMU 10, 21 or 30. i, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications can Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629- etc. Tools-modern & old. Very clean auc- PERSON TO work part time on 100 acres 2970. 713.466.5390 713.683.7171 be picked up at the Personnel Dept. or tion. Owner: Aldean Schanck. For more in exchange for RV space. Will also con- downloaded from our website at info., call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction sider leasing property. Call for details Alcoholics Anonymous www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel For Service (970)260-5577. See web: (970)620-5724. Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. information call (970) 878-9570. Posi- www.cpauction.com "Call me about a St. James Church, Richards Hall, MISCELLANEOUS tions open until filled. Announcement sale for you!" 4th & Park St., Meeker YARD SALES #0912. EOE. • 878-4158 • 878-4888 BRAND NEW hot tub cover, measures • 878-5919 •878-5636 BUILDING 84"x86", maroon, $450. (970)629-5281. NO YARD SALES VACANCY NOTICE MATERIALS ADVERTISED District: Meeker School District Re-1 MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meet- THIS WEEKEND Position: Classroom Teacher - 2009-2010, ing, open to anyone with a child 0-5 DISCOUNTED STEEL Bldgs LOG CABIN PACKAGES Meeker Elementary School years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely, Big & Small 24'x32' for only $16,800. Contact: first Thursday of every month, 9 a.m. to Get the Deals of Deals! Many styles and sizes. HELP WANTED: Elementary School Vacancy 11 a.m. Info. (970)778-5278. Placement to Site FREE CATALOG! (307)684-2445 FULL TIME Meeker School District Re-1 www.scg-grp.com Source#1AW www.bighornmtn.com Administration Office MEEKER CAT Coalition accepting cat food Phone: 970-778-3191 P.O. Box 1089 or monetary donations for spay/neuter DEPUTY SHERIFF-Rio Blanco County is 555 Garfield Street and health care. Donations may be left at CHILD CARE PERSONALS currently seeking qualified applicants for Meeker, Colorado 81641 the Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560 Deputy Sheriff in Rangely. Must be Color- Telephone: 970-878-9040 or 878-4429 for more information. LICENSED DAY care with openings. 11 IT'S SPRING CLEANING TIME and perhaps ado POST certified, minimum 21 yrs of The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Come Visit the Meeker Public Library! years experience. Call Rachel Willey time to give your house a lift with new age, 2 yrs of general work experience and Equal Opportunity Employer Hours: M,W,F 9:30-5:30, T&Th 9:30-9:30, 878-0096. curtains or drapes. I'll come to your good physical condition. Pre-employment Sat. 9:30-2:00. Weekly children's story house to measure for new ones. No drug, psychological and polygraph testing hour, books on tape, DVDs, magazines CLASSES charge! The Seamstress at 878-3193. required, valid CO driver's license. An- nual drug testing required. Full-time posi- and Wi-Fi available. & INSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY tion with benefits. $3,838/mo. To apply, RANGELY ROCKCRAWLING & 4 Wheel submit a completed Rio Blanco County CHILDBIRTH & Breastfeeding Classes Drive group in Rangely meets the 3rd Application and a Sheriff Supplemental free at Pioneers Medical Center, Meek- Tuesday of each month at the Rio Blanco Application to the Personnel Department er. 4-week classes for first-time par- Ellen Robinson Photography Water Users Building on Hwy. 64 at 7 at P.O. Box i, Meeker, CO 81641, ents, refresher courses, and crash • Complete High School Senior Portrait p.m. (970) 878-9570. Applications can be ob- courses for procrastinators! Please Package $175 tained from the Personnel Department or Veterans Service Offices contact Ann Marie Nielsen at 878-5047 • Wedding Packages available too! our website, www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/ Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Of- ext. 236 or 878-3466. Example on Web site: personnel Positions are open until filled. ficer - Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. photographybyellenrobinson.com Announcement #0914. EOE. to 3 p.m., Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Call 878-3621 for appointment. Meeker. 878-4591 office, 878-3219 home. Beginning Piano Lessons Rangely: Veterans Service Officer - Nor- Learn the basics of reading music, (TEMPORARY) WEED CONTROL ASSIS- man Hall, Sr., Tuesday and Thursday, 1 rhythm, and piano technique. $15/less- TRAVEL/ TANT – Applicants must be able to per- p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 on with discounts for families! For VACATIONS form manual work involving spraying her- State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, more information, please call Caitlin bicides on rangeland and road sides. Re- 878-9767 home. Turner at (970)629-1178. SHORT TERM rental by day, week, month, quirements: age 18, valid CO Driver’s Li- MEEKER e-mail: [email protected] 2 BDR, 1 BA, fully-furnished apartment, cense, good driving record, must be in RADINO & CHUCKWAGON $90-$1950, New Castle, CO. More info. at good physical shape, have full range of Complete Automotive Repairs Please call before 9:00 a.m. CLEANING www.rocksaloon.com or call (970)984- motion, and be able to make field appli- Computer Diagnostics Tire & Services LLC day of meal 2625. cation of herbicides. Prefer applicants Machining • Fabricating 878-5627 or 675-8112 Welding HOUSEHOLD/VEHICLE UPHOLSTERY ices LLC is Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Tire & Serv cleaning and vehicle detailing. Call Chris To place a 25-word ad in 100+ Cole mpany. Suggested Donations: Over 60- $2.50; ily owned co Strate 878-3307. 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Bedroom Suites • Trailer Axles & Accessories • SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00 — Rocky Mtn. views, utilities. Excellent Apr. 21, Evening Chuckwagon (lighted) $500 OBO. Bottled water dis- 24 - Hour Service Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUM- financing. 1st come, 1st serve!! Call Today 275 6th Street • Meeker, CO Apr. 21, Appointments - 9 to 11:30 a.m. penser, holds 5 gallon jugs, heats and BER with your own Norwood portable 1-866-696-5263 x4937. on Welding and Machine Work Apr. 22, Chuckwagon cools water, like new, $100. (970)629- band sawmill. Log skidders also available. (970) 878-4340 Apr. 22, Blood Pressure Clinic 5281. norwoodsawmills.com/300n. Free infor- n SPORTING GOODS Certified Oilfield Welders mation: 1-800-578-1363-Ext.300-N. Apr. 23, Craig, Judy GUN SHOW — April 18-19. Sat. 9-5 & Ed Stewart: 675-2063 Apr. 23, Game Days - Rec. District HOME n HELP WANTED – GENERAL Sun. 9-4. Denver (Aurora) Crowne SHOP PHONE: 675-8720 Plaza/Holiday Inn. (I-70 to Chambers Rd.) Commercial • Residential Apr. 24, Chuckwagon IMPROVEMENT Phil’s Refrigeration Apr. 25, 9-Health Fair - Meeker HIGH SCHOOL — Science & English teach- Buy-Sell-Trade. Info: 563-927-8176. ers needed: Complete information can be Apr. 26, Church found at: www.pinalcountyschools.org, click n ADVERTISING SERVICES Apr. 27, Chuckwagon Window & Patio Door Replacement on employment opportunities. Contact: [email protected]. 520- COSCAN — THE COLORADO STATEWIDE ELECTRICAL WORK Apr. 28, Chuckwagon Roofing & Siding Refrigeration • Air Conditioning• Major Appliances Apr. 28, Foot Clinic 10 a.m. - Fairfield 464-8972. CLASSIFIED AD NETWORK – Reach over Pride in Workmanship a million readers with your 25-word ad in Serving Meeker & Rio Blanco County OF ALL KINDS Center RESIDENTIAL •COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Steve Steele Motivated? Good with People? — Love 100+ newspapers for only $250 per week! 30 Years Experience Apr. 29, Chuckwagon Steele Roofing & Siding, LLC the Sun? Free to Travel? 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Supplies www.pistolriverleather.com AND ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN Electrical • Fencing MARTIN Hardware • Plumbing MEEKER UNITED Methodist Women invite SENOUR Paint & Sundries all ladies, young and old, to their 2009 Utilizing unique solution mining and processing facilities, Natural Soda Inc. produces Hand & Power Tools PAINTS® Friendship Tea, Monday, Apr. 20, 6:45 baking soda from nahcolite in the Piceance Creek Basin of northern Colorado near RosKen, LLC Accounting and Business Consultants p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Meeker. The company is seeking a proven and self motivated individual to provide Church, 8th & Park. Please call Janet Tax Returns, Accounts Receivable Financing, PLUMBING • HEATING • COOLING • SALES Hayes at 878-4359, if you have a talent to troubleshooting, repairs and guidance in electrical component maintenance, distributive Equipment Leasing, Real Estate Financing SHEET METAL FABRICATION • COMPLETE SEWER CLEANING share. controls and enhancement projects. The DCS/I & E Technician reports works directly Brady Ross, Manager 592 Main #1 Ph:(970)878-5600 ED MILLER Serving with management, other maintenance personnel and plant operators. This is a great P.O. Box 2216 Cell:( 970)620-5411 Owner MBING all of LU & Rio Blanco AUCTIONS opportunity to make a big difference in a growing company where your efforts will be Meeker, CO 81641 Fax:( 970)878-5224 Residential P County Email: [email protected] Commercial appreciated. Compensation will be competetive based upon level of experience. Remodel REAL ESTATE, Farm and Ranch Auction, HE C . Sat. Apr. 18, 10 a.m., 9187 County Rd. EA M NC 29, Craig, Colo. Home in town - 562 Rose Responsibilities include: Master Licensed TING, I 743 E. Main St. St., 4 tractors, dozer, haying equipment, Quality You Rangely 3 pt. attachments, vehicles, 2 semi trac- • Facility-wide electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair parts PRECISION BUILDERS LLC Can Trust 675-2572 tors, horse trailer, 2 manure spreaders, specification campers, travel trailer w/tipouts, 2 front Over 20 Years end loaders, modern household & antique • Troubleshooting and repairs on all electrical equipment downstream of the Experience furniture, collectables, household items, utility transformers 14 guns, ammo, 7 horses, 1 bull, 6 cows • DCS system maintenance General Contractor RIFLE to calf, saddles & tack, hand & power tools and more! Owners: Bob & Doyle No- • Maintenance and upgrades to telemetry systems, remote VFD’s, packaging Timothy Harris • 970-220-2127 land. For more info., call Steve Clay- plant PLC’s and boiler control PLC’s P.O.Box 2391 • Meeker, CO 81641 Insured • Bonded poole, CP Auction Service (970)260-5577. See web: www.cpauction.com "Call me • Integration of remote PLC inputs into DCS history modules about a sale for you!" • Planning and scheduling all electrical shutdown maintenance Call 675-5033 or 878-4017 ESTATE AUCTION, Sat. April 25, 10 a.m. to place your ad in the 551 Rose St., Craig, Colo. Antique furni- FAX Resume to 970-878-5866 Attention: Mike Payton Business Directory 2728 Railroad Ave., Rifle, CO ture of all kinds, 4 chinas, dressers, Email to [email protected] or call 970-878-3675 ext 12 1-800-338-2915 • (970) 625-1680 table, chairs, piano, modern furniture, Today! SALES • LEASING • SERVICE • PARTS couch, chair, bedroom set, collectables CPAXLP CAXCA 16 A Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: HOMES: MEEKER HOMES: MEEKER RENTALS: MEEKER RENTALS: MEEKER GENERAL GENERAL SEASONAL 262 Park Ave., 2 BDR, 1 BA house on INVESTMENT PARTNER(S) wanted. I own large lot and dead end street, $110,000 lots free & clear. YOU bring financing to Commercial office space available in Hu- (TEMPORARY) FAIRGROUNDS LABORER – WESTLANDS MEEKER MOVE-IN SPECIAL OBO. (970)878-5315. build in Sanderson Hills. (970)434-2562 gus Building, downtown Meeker. 878- PIONEERS Applicants must be able to perform man- Private ranch in the White River Valley is GET TWO WEEKS FREE 4138. MEDICAL CENTER, ual labor at the County Fairgrounds in seeking applicants for full-time seasonal If You Rent By May 1, 2009 a community oriented medical center with high patient Meeker. Must have a valid Colorado Driv- summer staff starting in May. Positions 1452 MOUNTAIN View Rd, Sage Hills: RENTALS: MEEKER 2 BDR, 1 BA apartments available for standards, is hiring for the following positions: er’s License, have the ability to occa- are available for housekeeping, laundry, 3600 sq. ft., 4 BDR, 3 BA, office, great FOR RENT: 1 BDR, 1 BA executive home, lease. Rent includes all utilities EX- sionally lift 100 lbs, be in good physical room, rec/theater room, work shop, 3 CEPT ELECTRIC. Large closets. All ap- office, irrigator, grounds maintenance, QUIET IN town riverside location, RV fully furnished including washer/dryer. shape and have full range of motion. Full car garage. Virtual tours and more de- pliances including dishwasher, dispo- PRN: pool maintenance and ranch laborer. Ap- spaces with city water and sewer, 15-30- All utilities paid. Serious inquires only. I LPN - Wing time with required overtime during cer- plicants should be neat in their ap- tails at www.WesternSlopeFSBO.com (970)629-9714 or (970)878-3394. sal, microwave. On-site 24-hour laun- tain events. $12.00/hr. To apply, submit a 50 amp electrical, 1 week minimum stay, dry. Large backyard ON THE RIVER. Se- I RN - Acute, Wing, Home Health pearance, be able to work well with oth- and www.meekercolorado.com . Price completed Rio Blanco County Application $20/day, $550/month. (970)220-2150. curity deposit required. Must pass ers and provide several personal refer- reduced to $473,000. (970)243-7083. NICE 4 BDR home, great location, no I Certified Nursing Assist./Patient Care Tech to the Personnel Department at P.O. Box background check. Rents start at $850/ ences. Competitive starting sala- pets, $1200/month. Available immediate- I Respiratory Therapist i, Meeker, CO 81641, (970) 878-9570. 10x10 Storage Unit available. month, 6 or 12-month leases available. ries. Call (970)878-3714 or e-mail: west- BRAND NEW HOME, never lived in IRC ly. Call 878-3684. Applications can be obtained from the Call M-1 Express, 878-5828. Storage units also available for ten- [email protected] to provide your address modular home on 3 acres. 3 BDR, 2 BA Personnel Office, from our website at ants. No pets. FULL-TIME [eligible for benefits]: for an application. Applications are also upstairs, full unfinished basement with 3 BDR, 2 BA modular home, located on www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel Posi- PRIVATE ROOMS for rent, no lease. 878- Stop By 680 Water St., Apt.#1 I RN - Wing available online at: www.westlands- large bedroom/bath. Very private & great Piceance Creek. Hardwood floors, wood- tion open until filled. EOE. Announce- 3432. Or Call Us At (970)878-5187 I Chief Financial Officer ranch.com views. 2610 CR 33, $285,000. (970)878- stove. For information call (970)878-4311. ment # 0813. I Certified Nursing Assistant (eligible for bonus) 5588. 2 BDR apartments for rent, $750/month. TAKING APPLICATIONS for small 2 BDR THE FLYING U Guest House and Lodging 878-3531. I Environmental Services Tech MEEKER PIZZA Hut now hiring all posi- BUSINESS house. Available May 1. No smoking, no in Meeker has very nice private quality tions, management, servers, cooks. OPPORTUNITY SHARE MY home for rent, fully furnished, pets. 1 year lease. $700/month. 878-3432. rooms for rent. These rooms are com- Please inquire within or call Kassy at MMMMM full privileges. 878-0790. pletely furnished right down to the fine PART-TIME [eligible for benefits]: (970)878-4070. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 178 Main St., 3 BDR, 2 BA, fireplace, country-style linens and fluffy towels. Each has their Certified Nursing Assistant (eligible for bonus) INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Meeker. Bi-level building, 3000 sq. ft., kitchen, 2-car garage, no pets, very I REMODELED 5 BDR, 3 BA, fireplace, 2-car own kitchenette, living room, bath and NOW HIRING for positions of lifeguard. Double R Investments is looking for in- can be used for commercial or residen- clean. (303)521-1084. garage, new kitchen, new floor, large comfortable queen bed. Cable TV and Submit Resume and/or Application to: Must be a strong swimmer, ages 15 & vestors to help finish Liberty Industrial tial, hot water heat, paved parking, utilities all included. We clean rooms Pioneers Medical Center, HR, laundry room, like new. No pets. up. Pick up an application at the Meeker Park east of Meeker. You may either pur- property is zoned transitional. Building CAN BE used for commercial or 3000 sq. 345 Cleveland St., Meeker, Colo., 81641 (303)521-1084. once every week. A complete fitness stu- Fax: 970.878.9262 Rec Center. EOE. chase 2.5 to 5 acre lots or strictly help includes stove and refrigerator, washer ft. residential, 5 BDR, fridge, stove, W/D dio is also available for our guests. (Non Visit our Web site at: hookup. Call 878-0700. www.pioneershospital.org with financing on an interest basis. Seri- & dryer hookups, just recently upgrad- 1 BDR, large living area, furnished, utili- Smoking Rooms Only). $1300 per month ous investors only please. Contact Randy ed, $245,000. 878-0700 or 878-5463. ties included, quiet setting. No smoking Commercial Office Space in town square. plus deposit. A Quest for Excellence. at (970)878-4077 or (970)878-5222. Please call Sharon (970)878-3540. PioneersPhone: 970! 878.5047 Medical Fax: 970! Center 878.3285 or pets, $900/month+security deposit. Paid utilities with private parking. Call 345 Cleveland, Meeker, CO 81641 878-4141 or 878-4198. 878-4323. Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District FOR RENT really nice 2 BDR, 1 BA house, fully furnished with everything, washer & dryer, equipped kitchen, housekeeping, yard care, utilities included. Call 878- 5055. Just bring your suitcase, month-to- month, no lease required.

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 10th Street, 2 BDR, 1 BA. Rent includes heat and hot water. On-site coin laundry. Tenant pays electric. Available month to month or lease. Call (970)878-4352 or (408)289- 8900. Available now: 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA town- 366 Cross L Drive home. Fenced back yard, no pets or Beautiful four-bedroom new home on three acres. smoking. References and lease deposit. Large living room, master bedroom and bath, fire- place and custom kitchen. Call (970)878-0790 or 878-3558 for appli- 1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107 cation. Drastically Reduced to $280,000 Meeker, CO 81641 Mose McPhail RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW: 2 BDR town- 970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780 345 6th St. • Meeker, CO 81641 house, downtown commercial space, 1 E-mail: [email protected] 970-878-4314 • 970-878-4319 fax room cabin & single room in rooming [email protected] house. Reasonable rent. Please call Mel- inda at (970)878-3363. Call Onea J. Miller today! Member of Craig Board of Realtors Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Visit www.Realtor.com Serving your Real Estate sales needs in Meeker and the Beautiful White River Valley. FOR RENT: Office space, over 800 sq ft, WHITE RIVER Realty excellent off-street parking, quiet loca- (970) 878-5877 FEATURE LISTING: 50 Acres about 14 miles south of tion, adjacent to downtown business Meeker, west of Highway 13. Very private with great home 14012 County Road 8 area. $600 a month. Located at 336 8th Meeker Street. Call 878-5597 or 629-8428. (970) 878-5165 sites andviews. Dry landpasture. $100,000. Property on the river www.meekerrealty.com We have all types of properties listed for sale, including Homes in Meeker, Ranches and Rural Residential twoacres, fishing. 12TH STREET APARTMENTS Asking $455,000 Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner properties, Businesses, Commercial and Investment properties, Rawland, Building Lots and Homesites. 2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable in- Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. cluded, $800/month + $500 deposit. Call Bobby Gutierrez, Broker Assoc. For property brochures andcomplete information stop by our office at 11th andMarket St in Meeker. Give Steve Wix or Andrea Thiessen a call, and visit our web site at www.backcountryrealty.com REDUCED $40,000 Still listing (2) 20-acre 878-4687. 643 Main Street N P.O. Box 1384 1453 Mountain View Road parcels on Strawberry. Meeker, CO 81641 Now Asking $425,000 RENTALS: RANGELY O O KAREN REED In today’s real estate market, you can’t afford to be wrong. NEW LISTING ~ 1130 Mark Circle ~ Beautiful 3 5 Lots in Cross L Estates ~ 4 to 6+ acres - prices COMMERCIAL SHOP with office to rent, bedroom, 2 bath home on large site and 2 car ranging from $98,500 - $108,500 BROKER/OWNER Visit my Web site for listings. www.wrrmeeker.com detached garage FOR ONLY $197,300 117 W.MAIN ST.•RANGELY, CO 81648 available now. Call Rio Blanco Realty O 304 4th Street ~ Commercial building on Main St. 675-2251. O NEW LISTING ~ 240 School Street ~ 1440 SF, in Meeker. Recently remodeled, more than 4,400 (970) 675-2299 • CELL: (970) 629-2357 A L 3bdrm, 2 bath, metal shop, .45-acre site LIST s/f ready for office space and/or retail. $495,000 v im a i PRICE $276,000 il te SILVER SAGE O a 1266 Cleveland Street ~ Move in Ready. .RESIDENTIAL...... b d O INTEREST i RV & MOBILE HOME PARK NEW LISTING ~ 1109 Cleveland ~ 3 bedroom, 2 Beautiful 3 bdrms, 2 bath home with 2-car heat- li bath, 1,588 sq. ft. home with redwood deck, flag- ed garage located on a dead-end street. Call for 222 S. StanolindAve 1378 sq.ft. tri-level 3 beds 2 bath -up to $5000 closing costs paid. Reduced $174,900 ty RV & Mobile Home Spaces for rent. ! stone patio and fireplace in back yard. LIST an appointment Asking $237,000 315 & 317 N. GrandAve. RefurbishedDuplex. Both sides rented- Income producer! $160,000 Call 675-2259 or 675-8573 PRICE $195,000 723 E. Rio Blanco Ave. 1568 sq.ft. Split Level 4 bedrooms 2 baths $152,000 O 165 CR 5 ~ BACK ON THE MARKET 20 acres with RATE BUY DOWN* O NEW LISTING ~ 73229 Hwy 64 ~ 38 acres with 3 bedroom, 2 bath house NEW PRICE $500,000 618 W.Prospect Ave. 672 sq.ft. Fabulously remodeled Ranch 1 bedroom 1 Bath $110,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, good water, two large 154 Darius Ave. 1040 sq.ft. Split level Townhouse 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths $65,000 O +++++ outbuildings, etc. ASKING $475,000 101 E. Market St. ~ Commercial Building, Prime 234, 240 & 244 School St. Three 2 bedroom 1 bath homes for the price of one. Make an offer! $65,000 Average Loan Amount... $160,000 ... SAGEWOOD APARTMENTS Location. $595,000 136 Jones Ave. 828 sq.ft. Ranch with 1 bedroom 1 bath $59,500 O 267 Little Rancho Drive ~ new log home on 35 2 AND 3 BEDROOMS acres, great views LIST PRICE $425,000 O Vacant Land ~ 14 acres on County Road 7 Interest Rate* ... 3.0% ...... LOTS/LAND IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY BACK ON THE MARKET $145,000 (406)793-5050 202 W.Main St. $100,000 Great corner location 2Fantasticlotsin La Mesa Sub $50,000 each Your Monthly Payment ... $674.57 We SELL your listing! ...... $ About You LLC NEW HOMES RENTALS: MISC. 600 E. Main St. Sale Pending College View Development opportunity Sale Pending 159,900 Aquila 390 Yampa Avenue • Craig, CO 81625 FOR SALE: 40 Acres vacant land Sale Pending 223 S. Sunset Lot SOLD 1250 Desarado Office: (970) 824-7000 124 W.Bell St. SOLD 3 BDR, 1.5 BA in Dinosaur, garage, no in- Toll Free: (888) 824-7009 I 1130 Michael Circle — • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1253 sq. ft. side pets, tenant pays all utilities, $800/ remax.com month + deposit. (970)374-2209. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Meeker 1,671 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 View listings at www.raven-realty.com • Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room bath, hot water heat, 2-car garage. • 2 Year Builder Warranty $275,000 Price Reduced $270,000 Guaranteed Low Down or 100% Financing Available!* AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES I 1131 Michael Circle — CALL NOW! Danny Kuta, Community Manager NEW, DODGE Dually CM skirted truckbed Meeker 2,762 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3
 with 4 toolboxes. Fit '03-'08 duallies that bath, hot water heat, 2-car garage,  970-250-3844 currently have a bed, $2800. Call Rich gas fireplace. $310,000 Grace Homes • (970) 523-5555 • www.gracehomescolorado.com (970)824-6544. 1111 Wall Street ~ Meeker *Credit/Income Subject to approval. Payment reflects principal and interest only. Other conditions apply. Spec pricing may include up- I grades and lot premiums. Some restrictions apply see lender and community manager for details. USED, REAR damaged, 11'4" cab and Large lot with views. 3 bdrm 2 bath 1136 Michael Circle — $170,000 very motivated. Meeker 2,092 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 1.75 1033 W Market St. • Meeker, CO 81641 • Onea J. Miller chassis CM skirted truckbed with 4 box- Make Offer. bath, hot water heat, 3-car garage, Phone/Fax 970-878-5877 es, $1500. Used tailgate lift, $200. Call Rich (970)824-6544. large family room with gas fireplace. www.westernexposures.com • [email protected] Call Linda Kauffman $324,999 Price Reduced $305,000 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY N 710 Strawberry Patch Rd. - 10 acres with a Re/Max About You N Executive home beautiful custom home, including unfinished CAMPERS & R.V.S 970-824-7000 on White River. basement, mud room, in-floor heat, river rock Rio Blanco Realty, Inc. 6,000+ sq. ft. fireplace, jacuzzi tub, covered porch, cathedral Beth Hairston, Broker • Kris Denny, Office Manager SILVER TRUMPET 4BD, 2.5BA on 6 ceilings, arena and pond. $375,000 101 E. Main St. • Rangely 1986 5TH-WHEEL trailer $3000 OBO. acres, 1.5 miles (970)374-2209. REALTY, INC. from Meeker. N 1147 Main St. - 3B newly remodeled home with 970-675-2251 CALL 878-4017 Fruita, CO (970) 858-1848 $829,000 basement. $175,000 N ••NEW•• 283 Love Lane Beautiful newer home MOTORCADE: with 30x40 shop, horse barn and corrals. 2.5 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Residential Property: or 675-5033 Contact Tom Sorensen miles from Meeker. $375,000 MISCELLANEOUS N 606 S. Stanolind Avenue $319,900.00 1041 Halfturn Road $178,900.00 to place your ad today! (970) 260-3415 N •• NEW •• 7400 RBC Rd. 7. Elegant 3BD home Gary’s Steak House & Saloon Immaculate home with a great view! 4 BR, 3.5 Ranch style home, newer construction, 3 BR, 2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN Auto-Craig. Selling with views of the surrounding mountains, and REDUCED TO $850,000 Tremendous bath with 2,900 sf, woodstove and gas fireplace. bath with 1,400 sf. Vaulted ceilings, custom tile canyon below. Custom kitchen, hardwood business with living quarters in Meeker, Huge shop and 2-car garage. in dining room and kitchen. quality used cars, with limited warranty, floors. Wildlife and privacy. $10,000 towards Colorado, call for details. $1,075,000. financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749, closing costs. $587,500. 911 S. White Avenue $315,000.00 1021 Tanglewood Lane $161,000.00 Dealer. N Laurie J. Brooks N •• NEW •• 1231 Market St. Beautiful 3,000 sq. Spectacular views in this custom brick home with Great starter home with 1,500 sf, 3 BR, 2 •• NEW •• 1110 Greta Circle New 3BD, 2BA ft. shop, storage units and house on 3 lots. Owner/Broker home with garage, stucco siding, nice home over 4,000 sf on 3 acres. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, 3-car bath,newer floor coverings. Two-car garage. $475,000 heated garage, hot tub. Fenced rear yard. 889BROOKS Main St., Meeker, Colorado (970) REALTY 878-5858 www.brooksrealtymeeker.com with beautifu views. Price reduced $285,000 N •• NEW •• 2.6 acres industrial zoned parcels SNOWMOBILES N ••NEW•• 1304 Sage Ridge Road 3,365 sq. ft. east of Meeker at $115,000 each. 1421 LaMesaCircle $253,500.00 901 Halfturn Road $152,500.00 I custom built home with garage, gas fireplace, Beautiful tri-level home w/ 4 BR, 3 full baths. New home with approximately 1,200 sf. 3 BR, 2 283 9th St. • Lots of personality 2 bedroom 1 bath home.Super clean and updated, double-sinks in bath- beautiful cabinets. $319,500 N •• NEW •• 10-20 acres of industrial land east of Great family kitchen and sitting room combina- bath, landscaping with fencing and two-car USED SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS: 2002 17' room, ceramic tile floor and all new fixtures in bathroom ...... $148,000 Meeker. Call for price. tion w/ pellet stove. Two-car garage, sprinkler garage. Wells Cargo FunWagon $6900, 2006 17' N ••NEW•• Home Only: CLEAN 2BD mobile N system. BearCat $5800, 2007 27' Wells Cargo I 1163 Market St. • 2 bedroom, one bath home on full city lot Great starter or rental potential ...... $110,000 home in trailer park. $55,000 $45,000 Nice 19 Unit Apartment building and 17 stor- age units with open park area. Good invest- 213 S. Stanolind Avenue $133,500.00 FunWagon $7500, 2006 22' open Sledbed N ••NEW•• 1112 Park Ave Good condition ment - Make an Offer! Price reduced to 114 Pinyon Circle $245,900.00 This won’t last, 2 BR, 2 baths, office with base- I 939 Garfield Street • 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath home, good location and nice private backyard, large deck, one remodeled home with large master bedroom, $1,600,000 Over 3,400 sf home with awesome views! 4 BR, ment. Two garages and fenced yard. $3200, 2005 Ski Doo 1000 $6000 & NEW covered porch, clean. Reduced to $148,000 car garage ...... $265,000 N 3 bath, large family kitchen. Wrap around deck 2009 19' Wells Cargo FunWagon $8950. 780 Market St. - Service station and garage. and hot tub. 2-car garage, with extra parking. 436 Thomas Court $99,900.00 N 885 Garfield 5BD, 3BA brick home with metal Great location. $350,000 SASAK TRAILERS (970)879-2350 . I 1021 Julie Circle GREAT PRICE-GREAT LOCATION. New windows & doors throughout, wonderful yard, 2 roof on two lots. $295,000 Modular home with 3 BR, 2 full baths. Newer floor BD, one bath home...... $149,000 514 Hilltop Court $235,000.00 coverings, vaulted ceilings, many improvements, N 180 Little Rancho Drive BUILDER MUST RANCHES & VACANT LAND *REDUCED* Impressive two-story home in cul- large secluded lot. BRAND NEW 2008 Yamaha Phazer MTX SELL, MAKE OFFER! NEW 3BD, 2BA home de-sac. 4 BR, 2.5 bath, over 2,000 sf. All new snowmobile (white, grey & orange) in I 643 4th Street New Listing! 643 4th Street, newly remodeled home 3 Bedrm. ,1 3/4 baths, with a one car with covered porch, creek on 35 acres, horses N ••NEW•• Vacant Lots in Sage Hills Subdivision garage. Good sized lot. Listed ...... $230,000 from $57,500 to $59,000 stainless appliances. Beautifully landscaped, with Commercial: allowed. $335,000 2-car garage. 820/826 E. Main Street $297,500.00 mint condition plus accessories, $5000 N OBO. Sled has only 238 miles. 878-4360. I N 1103 Pinyon - Very nice 3BD, 2.5BA home, 260 Little Rancho Drive 35 acres of vacant Historic building with large lots. Included building 1247 Garfield St. • Great starter. All new interior and remodeled kitchen with hickory cabinets. 3 bedroom, huge lot, panoramic views, beautiful yard. land with creek, electricity, leveled for home 1512 LaMesaCircle $200,000.00 has over 2,700 sf and total land size is 1.2 acres. 1 bath, 1 car garage on 7,500 sf lot...... Priced to sell $148,000 $275,000. site. $125,000. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, 3 BR, 1 ¾ Will divide if needed. New roof, good location. N bath two story home. Beautifully landscaped, I 1376 Juniper Road • 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on two lots with awesome 3 car garage, east facing deck for N 128 Strawberry Patch Rd. - 3212 sq.ft log 3-acre Vacant Parcel - Cross L Estates. Nice. UTILITY home on 11.85 acres about 10 miles from $105,000 two-car garage. Rangely Liquors $295,000.00 evening BBQ's, exterior stucco,roof and garage all two years old. 1,232 SF on both levels...... $287,120 Meeker. $339,000 719 East Main Street *REDUCED* TRAILERS N Craig Colorado - 9 acre parcel with electricity 226 Morrison Avenue $193,700.00 **Super Business Opportunity** Over 60 years I 1132 MichaelCircle • 3-year-old home spotless, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms. Large two-car garage. N New custom home in Sage Hills - Call for in Wildlife Estates, Lot 21. $65,000. Located near park and schools. 3 BR, 2 full bath, running, be your own boss! Sale includes build- NEW PJ trailers, 14' gooseneck dump Privacy fence and nicely finished patio in backyard...... Reduced to $256,000 more details! Reduced to $180,000 N Beautiful, large lot with panoramic views in 1,700 sf, beautiful kitchen. Large heated shop ing and business. Inventory shall be determined and garage. at time of sale. Potential for drive-up window! (#19559) $7995. 25' gooseneck dovetail N Sage Hills. $79,000 I Single-family home in Maybell on four lots. Building and business may be split. Call for more (#23991) $6640. Craig, CO. Dealer 6324 Rio Blanco County Road 7 • 3 bedroom, 2 bath custom built home on 6 acres. $125,000 N 2 Lots 1/2 block south of Market St. (Hwy. 13) Price Reduced to $248,000 information. (970)824-6544. N going through Meeker. Zoned for multi-family 780 11th St. 3BD, 2BA bi-level home with large use. Mixed zoning. $180,000 for both! I back yard. Recently remodeled. $215,000 1276 Hill Street 3 bedroom, 2 full baths with a single car detached garage. Fully N GREAT PRICES PJ brand, dump, equip- fenced yard, Borders City Park...... $185,000 Lots Sanderson Hills Re-subdivision. $65,000. For pictures of these properties and more check out our Web site www.rioblancorealty.com ment, utility, car, tilt trailers, G3 boats and Montana 4WD tractors. Auto Parts of Craig. (970)824-6544. CPAXLP CAXCA