Fire Season Is Not Over

Serving Rio Blanco County Since 1885 w Vol. 136, No. 12 w October 22, 2020 w ht1885.com w $100 Community voices CITIZEN OF THE YEAR ... Special to the Herald Times was also very difficult, seeing food would make me nauseous and it RBC I Rio Blanco County was also frustrating that I couldn't has been fortunate to have a limited taste or smell anything. I did not number of COVID-19 cases (25 experience any fever. I don't think as of press time). We haven’t lost this is comparable to other illnesses anyone locally to the disease, and because the feeling that I had was no one affected has required hospi- nothing like a cold or the flu. It was talization. All of that is good news, mostly a constant uncomfortable but that doesn’t invalidate the expe- feeling in my body that I didn't riences of those in our communities know how to control.” who have contracted the virus. Two months later, Case 1 is still Anonymously, some of them experiencing effects from the virus, have agreed to share their stories including, “Constantly being tired — and some words of wisdom even after getting plenty of sleep. from the other side of COVID-19 Issues with congestion and contin- — with the Herald Times. uous sore throat.” We submitted the following Case 1’s advice for others? questions through Public Health: “Don't base everything on a fever, 1. How long since you “recov- I did not experience any fevers and ered” from the infection? had very mild symptoms. If you 2. What age group are you in? think you may be sick, stay home 3. Do you know where you con- and get tested, don't risk spreading tracted the virus? What precautions it to others. This is not an illness were you taking? that just goes away, I am still deal- 4. What were your initial symp- ing with minor symptoms, but we

CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO toms? How long between symp- still don't know the long-lasting Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey (second from right) is Meeker's Citizen of the toms and testing? symptoms, which makes this all Year. She was surprised with the award Tuesday morning by Meeker Chamber of Commerce board mem- 5. What was the course of the more stressful.” bers Chance Walker and Lori Smith (left) and chamber director Stephanie Kobald (right). The plaque illness like? How did it compare to Harvey received recognizes her "leadership and commitment to the health and safety of our community." other viral illnesses? Congratulations to Alice from all of us at the HT. 6. How long were you ill/quar- Case 2 antined. is in their 7. What after-effects or symp- 50s, which toms are you still experiencing? puts them at 8. Did you need medical care? higher risk 9. In retrospect, what do you for compli- Fire season is not over yet wish someone would have told cations, but you? What would you tell others? they also By NIKI TURNER the area, and are urged to check Here are their stories: have no [email protected] with local officials to see what Last week, the Rio Blanco Fire Protection known pre- restrictions are in place before District responded to five human-start fires, existing conditions. They have also RBC I Extreme drought and they head out. Case 1 been considered “recovered” for fire conditions continue to plague Violating fire restrictions is four of which were allegedly started by is an other- about two months. Northwest Colorado as we head punishable as a class B misde- hunters. wise healthy Case 2 is unsure where they into mid-autumn. According meanor with a possible fine of individual contracted the virus. to Rio Blanco County Sheriff up to $5,000 for an individual or in their 20s “I would occasionally wear a Anthony Mazzola, last week $10,000 for an organization, and/ ity. works, rockets, firearms, explod- n Using exploding targets. ing targets and tracers or incendi- with no pre- mask to go out, but I would not the Rio Blanco Fire Protection or imprisonment. Anyone who existing con- wear one at work or at home. I District responded to five human- negligently or willfully starts n EXEMPTIONS ary ammunition; n Persons with a written per- n Operating a chainsaw, cut- ditions. It’s would wash my hands, use hand start fires, four of which were a wildland fire could be held been about sanitizer and avoid being in areas allegedly started by hunters in responsible for the costs of that mit that specifically authorizes off saw, or any other mechanical the otherwise prohibited act. equipment without an approved two months since they were con- where there were a lot of people.” the forest. fire. sidered “recovered.” They believe Case 2’s initial symptoms were “We are asking everyone to For additional local informa- n Persons conducting activ- spark arrestor and without chem- ities in those designated areas ical pressurized fire extinguisher they contracted the virus from a similar to Case 1 with a constant be extremely careful of using fire tion, please visit the Sheriff’s family member who was “already need to clear the throat coupled and mindful of the fire restric- Office website (see “Fire where the activity is specifical- (8 oz. capability by weight or ly authorized by written posted larger and kept with the operator) dealing with other issues” and had with fatigue for two days. For the tions during these dry condi- Restrictions” at the top of the been staying home. next two days, Case 2 states, they tions,” Mazzola said via email, page) or Facebook page. notice. and without one “O” or larger n Any Federal, State, or local round point shovel with an over- “It was hard to stay away “started to feel fine and then the adding that the Sheriff’s Office STAGE 1 RESTRICTIONS because I would go check in with body aches started on the fifth will be adding additional patrols officer or member of an -orga all length of at least 36 inches (RIO BLANCO COUNTY) nized rescue or firefighting force that is readily available for use; them to make sure they were OK. day. Ten days after Case 2’s symp- in the Routt and White River n PROHIBITIONS in the performance of an official n Welding, or operating an Outside of our home we would toms started they were tested for National Forests. (Routt National n Building, maintaining, wear our masks. When we were COVID-19. Forest is located on the eastern duty. acetylene or other torch with attending or using a fire or camp- open flame (except with a- cur at home we would not wear them. Case 2 suffered symptoms for end of Rio Blanco County from fire except within agency-provid- STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS Yes, we would make sure to wash three weeks and quarantined for the top of Ripple Creek Pass (ROUTT COUNTY) rent permit, contract or letter ed fire grates at developed- rec of authorization and the welding our hands frequently and use hand three weeks. While they were able eastward.) reation sites. Devices using gas, n PROHIBITIONS sanitizer. We would limit the time to recover at home without requiring At this time, Rio Blanco n Building, maintaining, area must be barren or cleared of jellied petroleum, or pressurized all flammable material for 10 feet that we spent out of town and with medical care, they are still experi- County is in Stage 1 fire restric- liquid fuel are permitted. attending or using a fire or camp- large crowds, the only times we encing “being tired out of nowhere” tions. Routt National Forest is in fire, charcoal grill, any type of on all sides of the equipment); n Smoking, except in an n Operating or using any would leave Meeker were to go two months after recovery. Stage 2 and considering Stage 3 enclosed vehicle or building, charcoal fueled broiler, tiki torch, grocery shopping and we always Case 2’s advice from the other — closing all forest activity. wood burning stove, sheepherd- internal combustion engine with- a developed recreation site, or out a spark arresting device prop- did the pick-up service.” side of COVID? “Take all the pre- Every Tuesday, a joint meet- while stopped in an area at least ers stove, or open fire of any Case 1’s initial symptoms were cautions that you can, wash your ing between multiple agencies type. These restrictions include erly installed, maintained and in three feet in diameter that is bar- effective working order meeting a sore throat and “constantly hav- hands, use your mask out with the evaluates fire conditions and ren or cleared of all flammable developed camping and picnic ing to clear my throat.” general public, keep your distance makes appropriate recommenda- either: materials. grounds and private property. n “I also felt tired and had a slight from others, etc. Being quarantined tions for fire restrictions. Fire devices using pressurized Department of Agriculture, n Operating a chainsaw with- Forest Service Standard 5100- headache. Symptoms started on a is very stressful, one second you're The following conditions, out a USDA or SAE approved liquid or gas with shutoff valves Friday and Case 1 was tested the thinking you are starting to improve according to a U.S. Forest Service 1a; or spark arrestor properly installed are permitted when used in an n following Tuesday. and then the next you start to think press release. Indicates multiple area at least three feet or more Society of Automotive and working, a chemical fire Engineers (SAE) recommended Case 1 was ill for 10 days, what symptom is next. This is hap- counties — including Rio Blanco extinguisher of not less than 8 from flammable material such as quarantined for 14 and “thankfully pening now and it is real.” — are in severe drought, have practice J335(b) and J350(a). ounces capacity by weight, and grasses, debris or pine needles. n did not need medical care” for As COVID-19 cases and hos- extremely low fuel-moisture Fireplaces and wood burning EXEMPTIONS one round point shovel with an n Persons with a permit or symptoms. pitalizations begin to surge in sur- conditions, a high occurrence of overall length of at least 36 inch- stoves inside structures equipped “My case was very mild. I had rounding counties and communi- human-caused wildfires, limited with ember or spark arresters letter of authorization specifical- es. ly authorizing the prohibited act a sore throat and a small head- ties, and out-of-state visitors come response capacity for multiple n Using a welder, either arc attached to chimneys are also ache here and there,” Case 1 said through for hunting season, dili- wildfires, and persistent fire-dan- exempted. or omission. or gas, or operating acetylene n Any federal, state, or local via email. “Towards the middle of gence to wear a mask, sanitize and ger weather conditions with no or other torch with open flame, n Smoking, except within an me being sick I would feel like I wash hands, and maintain social immediate relief in the forecast. enclosed vehicle, trailer, building officer or member of an -orga except in cleared areas of at least nized rescue or firefighting force couldn't breathe and I would have distance is as important or more Hunters and recreationalists 10 feet in diameter with a chem- or tent; to get up and walk around my back- important than it was in the spring, are asked to remember that fire n Using an explosive requir- in the performance of an official ical pressurized fire extinguisher duty. yard. I lost my taste and smell com- especially as colder weather drives restrictions apply to all visitors to of not less than 8 ounces capac- ing fuse or blasting caps, fire- pletely for about two weeks. Eating us all indoors.

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RENÉ HARDEN PHOTOS The Rangely Community Garden is officially ready for winter. (Left) Volunteers place a tarp over a large brush pile. (Right) Janet Miller and Katie Willis take a break near one of the brush piles during fall clean up at the Rangely Community Garden. Chevron donation will help fund replacement Oct. 20 board of of 15-year-old Rangely dispatch system trustees meeting PRESS RELEASE By NIKI TURNER Thank you for the grants you Special to the Herald Times [email protected] gave out,” Kobald said. She said the chamber will be focusing RANGELY I Chevron announced more than $100,000 in investments in four MEEKER I Meeker’s on membership next year and Colorado emergency management agencies, including De Beque Fire Protection, board of trustees met Tuesday, encouraging the connections Garfield County, Mesa County and the Town of Rangely, to assist after the devasta- with Mayor Kent Borchard between local businesses. tion of the Pine Gulch Fire and other local emergencies. attending by phone. The board The Chamber has also The Pine Gulch Fire was declared 100% contained on Wednesday, Sept. 23, approved a building permit waiv- embarked on a healthcare pro- 2020. Drought stressed vegetation, unseasonably hot weather and steep terrain er for the hospital’s new sleep gram and will have a webinar allowed the fire to char 139,007 acres in Western Colorado, enabling it to become center construction. Pioneers explaining the options for cham- one of the largest wildland fires in Colorado history. Local emergency management Medical Center CEO said the ber members on Oct. 27 (see agencies that assisted with battling the flames all identified a common safety issue: organization is “really excited” news briefs on page 3A). the lack of updated communications equipment. to bring a sleep lab to the com- Kobald said half of their “We were moved and amazed by the work of the emergency management teams munity. The board approved the members are dependent on vis- from Mesa County, De Beque and Garfield County during the Pine Gulch Fire. waiver on staff recommendation itors and tourism, and added We also work closely with the town of Rangely as a primary source of emergency of approval. OHV riding is now the No. 1 response at locations and facilities in that area,” said Andrew Olson, Chevron’s Meeker Chamber of inquiry at the visitor center. Colorado Operations Superintendent. “By reaching out to all four agencies we Commerce Executive Director Despite COVID restrictions, learned of specific needs to update and upgrade communication equipment and are Stephanie Kobald and new board the Chamber was able to part- delighted to be able to help them make these essential improvements,” he explained. member Chance Walker provid- ner with ERBM and MACC this In addition to the Pine Gulch Fire, these Colorado agencies assist in emergency ed the Chamber update for the summer for the Meeker Market, management for small- and large-scale events. “Our 911 Dispatch Center is vital trustees. The Meeker Chamber which was a successful program. to our area in the event of a catastrophic emergency to maintain the safety and COURTESY PHOTO has 219 members currently, 15 of In the future, they’re looking at wellbeing of our citizens and the surrounding oil and gas fields,” said Lisa Piering, Chevron donated more than $100,000 to area which are new. development of a local food alli- Rangely Town Manager. “Chevron’s generous gift will allow us to replace our cur- emergency management agencies. A portion of “It feels like we kind of ance and additional opportuni- rent 15-year-old system.” that will fund replacement of Rangely's dispatch weathered the storm of COVID. ties. system.

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Colorado State University Department of Agriculture and Rio Blanco County Cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, October 22, 2020 NEWS 3A NEWS BRIEFS CHANGE ... Live Chamber healthcare webinar MEEKER | Join the live webinar with Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. to learn about the new Meeker Chamber of Commerce healthcare program. Our partners in the program, the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), will be presenting an overview of this exciting healthcare solution and answering all your questions. There are multiple components that offer options for preventative care, prescription drugs, telemedicine, and cost sharing for larger, unforeseen medical expenses. Members have the flexibility to customize their healthcare, while providing an affordable solution that saves members an average of 60% with a 91% satisfaction rate. You can join the webinar at: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/83448713231 or call in: 1(312)626-6799. The Webinar ID is 834 4871 3231. Trick-or-treat at the White River Museum MEEKER | Trick-or-treaters young and old are invited to stop by the White River Museum on Saturday, Oct. 31 for some “night at the museum” style Halloween fun from 5-7 p.m. Walbridge Wing Halloween Parade Oct. 31 MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing will be hosting a Halloween Parade “weather-permitting” on Oct. 31 from 4-5:30 p.m. If you can please bring your ghosts and goblins…and lots of princesses SOPHIA GOEDERT PHOTO up to the parking lot of the main entrance. Please stay safe, and Peak leaf peeping season is just past us, but you can still find some pretty great fall colors along pockets of the take your time to walk up the road with them at a 6 ft. distance. White River. Wave, say hello, scary faces whatever. We are so looking forward to seeing all of you. The staff will be handing out the candy with masks of our own and some really cool blue gloves. COVID-19 testing options RBC | COVID-19 testing is now being offered at Rangely Public Health. Rio Blanco County Public Health and Environment offer COVID-19 testing for all citizens who are symptomatic and / or have had a known exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and would like a test. Please call RBC Public Health to schedule an appointment. In Meeker call 878- 9520, Rangely call 878-9525. When possible, tests are performed prior to 11:30am. The designated COVID-19 testing area is the South parking lot in both Meeker and Rangely. When arriving for your appointment, please remain in your vehicle and a Public Health nurse will assist you. If you are in need of a COVID-19 test for clearance for travel or part of your preoperative guidelines, please reach out to Pioneers Medical Center, 970-878-9796, or the Rangely District Hospital at 970-620-3969. For further information, please contact the Rio Blanco County Public Health & Environment Department at 870-878-9520. GO Free open house for health insurance help MEEKER | Join us for a virtual open house with health coverage guide Jeni Holloway, and learn more about the upcoming health COWBOYS! insurance open enrollment period. Register in advance for this meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc- 2gpjovHNO5byBoUkG9imq53i7hmVQV. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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EDITOR’S COLUMN GUEST COLUMN The only thing we can control Who judges the judges?

By THOMAS J. BAKER tive eval- trict attorney, the chief judge By NIKI TURNER a break today.” the next 70 days: think about Public Information Liason, 9th uations of for the 9th Judicial District, [email protected] (If you sang what you want to accomplish Judicial District Performance trial judg- and Judge Lynch. The com- that phrase, for yourself by the end of Commission es seeking mission also reviewed surveys ave you been “cutting you belong the year and come up with retention in from 2020 filled out by attor- yourself some slack” and to a certain a plan to make that happen. MEEKER I The question the general neys, non-attorneys (such as H“giving yourself a break” generation You might want to lose the is sometimes asked, especially elections. jurors and litigants), and court when it comes to your personal and are now pandemic pudge or give up at election time, “who judges To evaluate personnel; a self-evaluation goals and commitments because craving fast your booze habit or start a the judges.” the perfor- completed by the judge; and of pandemic stress? Eating food.) consistent exercise program Judges in Colorado are ini- mance of performance statistics relating a little too much, or eating By the time or take up the practice of tially appointed by the governor a judge, to her docket management. In you are reading meditation and journaling. the wrong things? Drinking from a list of screened qualified Thomas J. commis- addition, to track Judge Lynch’s this, there will be about 70 days You might need help with those Baker to excess (I mean, does day sioners performance over time, the left in 2020. Those days aren’t things. Don’t be afraid to ask candidates. The retention of drinking really count if you’re conduct commission reviewed surveys working from home?). Not going to be easy. COVID-19 for help. Maybe you’ve decided those judges after their initial sleeping enough or sleeping numbers are rising, the holidays to go back to school and learn a term is a matter for the voters to interviews with the prosecu- from 2011, 2014, and 2017. too much? Procrastinating are coming, winter is coming. new trade. It’s a good time for decide. In 1988 Colorado creat- tor, public defender, and Chief Judge Lynch throughout her things you don’t feel like doing The election is coming, and that. Maybe it’s time to tackle ed a system of commissions to Judge; engage in courtroom career has received above-aver- because, why bother, the world with it who knows what sort of those nagging mental health provide voters with guidance observation; and review survey age marks as compared with all is going to hell in a handbasket new upheaval. issues you’ve been avoiding, or for judges’ retention. information from attorneys, lit- Colorado district court judges in anyway, right? No wonder Guess what? We can’t get your teeth cleaned, or your A state wide commission igants, law enforcement per- the areas of case-management, we’re depressed, cranky, and control any of that. We can’t eyes checked, or do a handful evaluates appellate court judg- sonnel, court employees, and application and knowledge of struggling. control what our friends and of those household tasks you’ve es from the Colorado Supreme probation officers. Finally an law, communication, diligence, Stress — whether from the neighbors or even our family been procrastinating. Court and Colorado Court of interview and self-evaluation demeanor, and fairness. pandemic or from the economy members do. When it comes The point is this: the whole Appeals, while district commis- are conducted with the judge Judge Lynch received a B.A. or from politics or from whatever right down to it, the only people world is pressing in on us now sions evaluate district court and being evaluated. from Michigan State University source — is an insidious beast. we can make decisions for, be in so many ways. We can’t county court judges from their Judicial District 9 consists of in 1979. She received her law It convinces us that doing things responsible for, and trust to push back against it all, but we district. Rio Blanco, Pitkin, and Garfield degree from the Thomas M. that aren’t good for us will keep commitments and meet can push back against the one There is a Judicial Counties. This year the Judicial Cooley Law School at Western somehow make us feel better goals is ourselves. thing we have authority over: Performance Commission for Performance Commission for Michigan University in 1982, in the end, that we “deserve So here’s our challenge for ourselves. each Judicial District in the JD 9 had only one judge to graduating summa cum laude. state. Each of these ten mem- evaluate. In 2001, she began working as ber commissions consists of six District Court Judge Denise an Assistant County Attorney THOUGHTS EXPRESSED ON non-attorneys and four attor- K. Lynch was found to meet for Garfield County and contin- OPINION PAGES ARE EXCLUSIVELY neys, who serve for four year performance standards. The ten ued that work until her appoint- THOSE OF THE WRITER AND DO Commercial Agricultural NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT terms. They are appointed by commissioners of the Judicial ment to the bench in 2006. THOSE OF THE HERALD TIMES. the governor and the majority Performance Commission for A more detailed narrative Equestrian Garages YOU ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT and minority leaders of the state Colorado’s 9th Judicial District appears in the State Ballot Hobby Shops And More! SIGNED LETTERS ON MATTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST TO EDITOR@ Senate and House. This ensures voted unanimously for that rec- Information Booklet (also HT1885.COM, MAIL TO PO BOX 720, that the commissions are truly ommendation. known as the Blue Book) MEEKER, CO 81641 OR DROP OFF Eastern CO NE and Western IA Wisconsin bipartisan. In evaluating Judge Lynch’s and on the Office of Judicial AT 304 4TH ST., MEEKER. THERE 970-230-2052 The Judicial District performance, each commis- Performance website: www. 402-426-5022 608-988-6338 IS NO CHARGE. DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS, PLEASE TRY TO Commissions on judicial per- sioner observed her in court ojpe.org. www.GingerichStructures.com KEEP SUBMISSIONS 500 WORDS formance provide voters with and conducted interviews with The ultimate answer to who S TRUCTURES OR LESS. fair, responsible, and construc- the public defender, the dis- judges the judges is that you do.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUEST COLUMN

Be a good neighbor that of social distancing and no I wanted to draw your attention gatherings, all tough sacrifices to an important opportunity. Dear Editor: affecting us severely as we need From Oct. 27 to Nov. 24, 2020, Lean on me At this point your readers might social interactions so badly in our the Colorado State Patrol will have learned that the number of lives. conduct a public opinion survey By KAYE SULLIVAN endure and can ramp up even more the gifts COVID-19 diagnoses in Colorado We all have choices to make. to better understand how well we Special to the Herald Times carry on by we give to others. and in the nation is on the way Wearing a seatbelt is the choice to are serving our communities. I am ourselves, The song’s lyrics include a up and I do not need to repeat the protect my life and health. Wearing inviting you to complete the survey MEEKER I The song no matter reminder that “it won't be long facts and numbers… COVID-19 the mask is protecting not only me by visiting www.cspsurvey.com. “Lean on Me” composed by Bill what. On til I'm gonna need somebody kills or at least it is not good for but also helping to not pass on the Our mission is to ensure a safe Withers in 1972 still resonates the one to lean on.” The reality is that our health. Rio Blanco residents virus to a stranger, a neighbor or and secure environment for all with me. The words say, “You hand, one day you may be the friend have been fortunate and we had your best friend. Wearing a mask persons as we provide professional can call on me and I will be this stoic who provides care and the next only a few cases and no fatalities. might stop the transmission to a law enforcement services that there” and similar comforting acceptance day you may be requesting help vulnerable person who might get reflect our Core Values of Honor, However, currently numbers in offers of support, friendship, makes us yourself. the region are going up and the really sick and might die. Regular Duty, and Respect. We want to and acceptance. stronger, In COVID times, I encourage hospitals able to care for critically folks, at this point, do not have know how safe you feel about Kaye Today, with Covid ill COVID patients are filling up. access to medications which are traveling on Colorado’s highways, Sullivan yet in you to be a friend or helper or I think it is prudent to stop or available to a few privileged folks the professionalism of our continuing, economic distress, stressful support to just one individual. slow the spread of the virus until in the nation. members, and our services at the lack of in person connections, times, Spend time together or call or vaccines are available within the Wearing a mask in public State Patrol. Your answers will cancellation of many events, perhaps we should re-consider email or text. FaceTime and next three to six months. There is allows you to not only protect help us better understand how political angst, and now how much we can endure alone. similar platforms are easy good evidence that they will help yourself, it is a perfect way of we can serve you now and in the increases of cases across our Recently, we contacted ways to share via live video. to provide for some amount of being a good neighbor, being future. state and country, I think we all our son Jason to help with a Remembering to care about immunity and we expect that those a good Christian and a way of Completing this survey takes need a friend more than ever. physically challenging house someone else will lessen you products will be tested and tried for serving your country, protecting 5-10 minutes. We appreciate you This song is also a message project. Hiring out this work own stress and loneliness that safety. the people, protecting the nation taking the time. to ask others for help, support, was too expensive. My husband, Covid imposes upon us. I think I am writing this letter in and it is a most American way of This is a state-wide survey, so listening, consolation, or who is a farm raised kid with we need to accept the duality of support of a fellow physician. life. the more people who participate assistance. This means do-it-yourself values, decided giving and receiving, as we are His name is Anthony Fauci. He Dr. Albert Krueger the better the insights we will have admitting when are needy or with a bit of help, he and Jason able or needy. is the top expert on infectious Meeker going forward. Ideally, by the end, weak or weary and reach out. together could get it done. Who knows what your disease in the U.S. and worldwide. we will have feedback from each We Americans are extremely Yes, it is hard to ask for help phone call or uplifting card He understands the science of Complete the CSP region around this diverse state. tough, including my 95-year- and come to grips with the fact or thoughtful connection will infectious disease and he knows Please, share the link to this survey old Mother who has now been that as seniors, our physical mean to someone else? It can’t that the best defense of not getting survey with your friends and family. on total lock down in her abilities are more limited, not hurt, and possibly help a great sick with any virus is to stop the Dear Editor: Thank you in advance for your Virginia Beach, VA, retirement eliminated, just limited. Jay and deal. spread. Colorado is a vibrant, diverse participation. Your feedback is home for eight months. That I are extremely grateful for our Please don’t hide if you need Dr. Fauci is recommending to state – whether describing our important to me and the future of means no visitors, no going to son’s help and at least made support. And please consider wear face masks as the cheapest, residents or our terrain. As your the Colorado State Patrol. church, and extreme limitations him home cooked meals of his your gifts that you can give to most effective way to stop or Colorado State Patrol, we provide Sincerely, on everyday life. Yet, her favorite foods as a small way of others. If you need a reminder, slow the spread of the virus and many services and programs in an Colonel Matthew Packard resilient personality accepts her expressing our thanks. listen closely to the lyrics of buy us more time. I support Dr. effort to make our communities a Chief situation and she realizes she is The reverse message of “Lean on Me.” Fauci full-heartedly with his safe place to live, work, play, and Colorado State Patrol safer despite the entire ordeal “Lean on Me” is pay it forward. With grateful thanks to Bill recommendation… along with travel! now getting very tiresome and That means we all help when Withers who died in March lonely. and where we can. Each of us 2020 at the age of 82, having Weakness is not compatible has special talents and skills composed, sung, and recorded with the traditional American that can aid someone else. In many award-winning songs. GUEST COLUMN spirit. We’re supposed to these endless tough days, we

Noise CONSERVATION CORNER By DOLLY VISCARDI lived there now. I hate the noise and increasing decibel strength Special to the Herald Times here.” make a real difference these days. I thought back to the days Getting back to business as usual Protecting your water rights MEEKER I Business as when I described my favorite could include a tamping down of The adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting” helps us to all understand just how import- usual is a phrase that comes to sounds of my new community to the constant noise from all the ant water and water rights are in an arid climate like ours. If you own a water right, you may wonder how mind when talking my family and friends complaining and grousing. Ah... you can learn what records the State has regarding your water right. Do they have your point of diversion about the health of the living in more urban for the sounds of near silence. recorded accurately, is your water usage recorded accurately, is my water right on the abandonment list local economy. I was environments. I looked or just what information do they have on my water right? surprised when Mesa forward to the sound One resource to aid in gathering this information is a recent how-to video recorded by local Water County’s executive of church bells each Commissioner – Shanna Lewis. This video offers a brief glimpse into the Colorado Division of Water director Robin Brown day, children’s laughter Resources’ (DWR) new website and the Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS) website. It shows how was quoted in an article from the elementary to search for your specific water right, diversion structure, and other information tied to your water right. in mid-September in the school playground. The video is available on the Conservation District’s website (scan the Zapcode to visit www.whiterivercd. com) under the “water” tab. There is also a “Structures Quick Guidance” document available on the site Grand Junction Sentinel And the rustling of Meeker with step by step instructions on how to access the CDSS. saying that “We are so the Aspen leaves. Reminder: as the growing season winds down, it is critical to submit your actual water usage reports used to boom and bust During this Christian to your local water commissioner, Shanna Lewis, as soon as possible. For your convenience, a standard cycles that this current Dolly pandemic, it is reporting form is listed on the District’s website, also under the “Water” tab and on the DWR’s website. pandemic is business Viscardi becoming apparent that Water usage reports should be submitted no later than November 15th as usual for us.” It is formerly unobtrusive Church every year. almost a month later sounds suddenly have 443 School St. • 878-5105 For questions on water rights and usage, contact your local Water and I am not sure that many become annoying. Pitch, duration, Commissioner – Shanna Lewis, at [email protected] or 970- small businesses on the Western ADULTS & CHILDREN 439-8008. Slope would say they are back Sunday School 10am Sun. to anything close to business as Church Service 11am Sun. usual. Recently a conversation Not the only Christians, with a fellow walker brought to but Christians only mind how individual reactions to everyday sights and sounds are very different. There are so many small things I hear each day that I like and take for granted. I just assume everyone else feels the same way. The recent Sounds of Meeker articles by Exalting Christ guest columnist Kaye Sullivan in the HT highlighted some of By Dr. J. D. Watson the sounds many of us remember fondly when we are away from Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church home: the St. James electronic carillon, as well as the noon . . . God also hath highly exalted him . . . (Phil. 2:9) whistle. Walking on a wooded path HILIPPIANS 2:5–11 has been called indeed, masses of people (even Christians) who say that Jesus recently, I chatted with a woman “The Great Parabola of Scripture.” A is “the reason for the season” and claim to make Him the center walking her dog. When she heard parabola is an arc, where you start at of this time of year while their actions (and even attitudes) say me mention Meeker, she said, P “ We would love to get out of a low point, go up to the highest point, and something very different. Of all the times of the year, this should Denver. I love Meeker. I am a then come back down. When you shoot an be one when Christ alone is highly exalted, but instead many native Coloradan and I wish I arrow, for example, or hit a golf ball, it arcs other things are in the forefront, while He is merely a footnote up into the air, reaches its highest point, and among the festivities or merely an honorable mention. ■ Dr. J.D. comes back down, thus following the path of Again, the critical nature of this passage cannot be Watson a parabola. In our Lord’s case, however, it overemphasized. Commentator R. C. H. Lenski used a Latin is reversed: He started at the highest point term in calling this “a great sedes doctrinae,” that is, a seat (or (heaven, vv. 5–6), descended to the lowest base) of doctrine, a term used of clear passages of Scripture that point (earth, vv. 7–8) to die on the Cross for our sins, and returned treat individual doctrines and hence are proof passages for that to the highest point where He is exalted in glory (vv. 9–11). doctrine. Indeed, this passage is a mini-course in Christology. This passage is, indeed, among the most glorious in the New It teaches the divinity of Christ, his eternal preexistence, his Testament. As commentator Handley C. G. Moule wrote of equality with God the Father, his incarnation, his full humanity, this passage: “it is the most conspicuous and magnificent of the his voluntary death on the cross, the certainty of his victory over dogmatic utterances of the New Testament.” For Paul himself, it evil, and the eternalness of his reign. is the most comprehensive and moving statement he ever wrote In our next few studies, we will see in this passage how about Jesus. It sweeps us along from Christ’s inherent glory in Christ is exalted in three areas: His person; His purpose; and His eternity past, to His incarnate purpose on earth, to His infinite position. exaltation in eternity future. Scriptures for Study: In preparation for our study, meditate The idea of exaltation, in fact, is at the core of the passage. on Philippians 2:5–11 and write down your own observations. The words highly exalted in verse 9 translate the Greek word We hope you will visit our website (www.TheScriptureAlone. huperupsoō. The root hupsoō simply means “to elevate,” but the com), where you will find not only our podcast of these prefix huper intensifies it dramatically. It means “over, above, or devotional studies but also other resources for Christian growth, beyond,” so the full idea in highly exalted is “to elevate above including messages in MP3 media files. You are also invited to others, raise to the highest position.” This is the only place in the worship with us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and NT, in fact, the Greek word appears. Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is: This truth is of particular importance during the so-called “continu[ing] stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, Christmas Season, which will soon be upon us again. There are, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6A NEWS Thursday, October 22, 2020 Regular meeting for BOCC PLEASE NOTE: Budget workshops are ongoing and we will be covering those OBITUARY discussions as space allows over the next few weeks. Call in at (970)878-9432 to listen to county workshops (schedule on page 6B), or listen to full record- ings at www.soundcloud.com/heraldtimes1885 Connie Marie Theos April 14, 1945 ~ Oct. 11, 2020 By NIKI TURNER [email protected] Connie Marie Theos was She had unconditional love for her three RBC I With school back COUNTY BEAT born to Nick and Aileen Theos a very nieces, as well as her great- in session, reports of child wel- on April 14, 1945, in Hayden, successful nephew Jace and great-niece fare concerns have picked back brought in the SelfCare program, tops are the completion of a Colorado. She passed peacefully horse Mollee. Martin Inda “her better up for the county’s Department which is voluntary and preven- county capital project. at home on Oct. 11, 2020. From breeding half” was her best friend. Her of Human Services, department tion-focused. “It does reduce During the regular meeting, the day she was born she was operation other loves included her horses, head Barb Bofinger told the incidence of child abuse and the board approved the Meeker taught the value of hard work and and loved sheep, dogs, and all of her Board of County Commissioners neglect,” Bofinger said. Contact 4-H Open House event plan; dedication to the ranching way of spending cousins and extended family. Tuesday in Rangely. DHS if you have an interest in awarded a bid to Meeker and life. The snowstorm in April that time with She leaves behind Martin Calls about child welfare that program. Rangely Airport Insurance year required her father to stay her horses Inda, Renae and Paul Neilson dropped off during the COVID- Asked if she thinks the num- to sole bidder and current with the sheep and not see her Connie Theos on the (sister and brother in-law); 19 shutdowns, Bofinger said, bers for child welfare will begin insurer Transportation Risk until she was 10 days old. racetrack. Kelcee, Ryan, Jace and Mollee and have picked back up now to slow down, Bofinger said, “I Management; approved a con- She loved the ranch and some In 2001 she moved back to Vroman (niece and family); that school is back in session. wish I could say yes. I think with tract modification with Ducey’s of her fondest memories from Meeker and began working on Morgan and Kelsey Pfeiffer Staffing continues to be a the economy I don’t necessarily Electric for museum lighting her childhood were on the ranch. the ranch again with her father. (niece and husband); Taylor challenge, and they’ve conduct- see it. We’re seeing more drugs conversion project, decreas- She loved riding her horse, She loved being back on the Neilson (niece); along with ed interviews and are “hopefully in Meeker than we’ve seen. The ing cost to $10,693; approved Dixie, going with her dad on the ranch and worked to promote the her extended family and many close” to hiring. In the mean- only way I see it slowing down a limited access easement with sleigh with the team of horses to sheep industry. She was a great friends. time, Garfield County has agreed is if the school shut down again Rodney Dunham related to feed, and spending time with her volunteer and advocate for the Connie loved life and lived to act as the “Red Team” which because we won’t have eyes on Meeker Airport drainage sys- friends and cousins. She loved Woolgrowers, Meeker Classic, the life she loved. does assessments on referrals those kids.” tem; approved an agreement the outdoors and her happy place Stockgrowers, and served on Graveside services were and determines next steps. COVID funding will be used for services with TKC Tel-Com was with the sheep, horses and the Farm Service Agency, as held at 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. “That’s been extremely help- to provide 20 laptops and 20-23 LLC to provide services to the dogs. well as helped with countless 17, 2020, at The Theos Family ful and frees up child welfare to replacement desktop computers RBC Detention Center; approve She was a very adventurous events in the Meeker community Ranch, located at 6909 County not do those,” Bofinger said. for county staff. an agreement with TW Vending person. After graduating from and throughout the agricultural Road 49, Meeker, Colorado “DHS in rural Colorado is “That will give us the oppor- Inc. to provide various inmate Meeker High School, she spent industry. 81641. Memorial donations a pretty tough program all over tunity to provide laptops for services to the RBC Detention a year at CU in Boulder before Connie has one sister Renae may be made to Colorado Wool the state right now,” commented employees to take home if we Center; approved a court secu- moving to California and then Neilson. She always said, “it was Growers or Rio Blanco Wool Commissioner Jeff Rector. shut down again,” IT Director rity grant fund; approved a Arizona. During her time in quite a shock after several years Growers Sheep and Goat County Bofinger agreed, saying it’s Dylon Merrell told commission- revised IGA with VA Western Arizona she became an active to not be the only child, but I Fair Awards in care of Grant difficult for Northwest Colorado ers. “And the others will replace Colorado Healthcare Systems to member of her community and adjusted and got her horseback Mortuary, 621 Yampa Ave., to be thrown in with the sur- desktops here at the county when offer telehealth service to veter- acquired many lifelong friends. at an early age.” Connie had an Craig, Colorado, 81625. rounding counties that are resort the budget will be tough to buy an patients; and told a longtime and tourism driven. “They have them.” resident they would look into a lot of money to be able to Plans are underway to pro- the reason behind restrictions provide a lot of services. That’s vide computers and need- on travel to Grand Junction and Application period opens for Judicial where Moffat [County] and I ed equipment for the sheriff’s Vernal on the senior bus. participate frequently with the department. The board continued with Southwest group of directors. The computers for sheriff’s budget workshops Tuesday after- Nominating Commission positions We have similar issues.” patrol vehicles and the laptops noon for the Rangely Airport In addition, the county has are COVID funded, but the desk- and Columbine Park. Special to the Herald Times vacancies and nominating can- Applications will be accept- didates to the governor. ed on a rolling basis, with RBC I Applications are The Ninth Judicial District initial application review and now being accepted for upcom- (Garfield, Rio Blanco, & Pitkin consideration beginning on ing vacancies on 11 Judicial Counties): 1 non-attorney Oct. 30, 2020. 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Six Rangely runners race at state meet BANK OF THE SAN JUANS Special to the Herald Times missed finishing in the top 50, as he placed way to 17th with a time of 21:59. “It was (Top) Kevin Wren, 500 Main, Meeker 53rd in 19 minutes 37 seconds. Black and exciting to see Mary pushing herself and Andrew Dorris, Colton 878-5073 RANGELY I It was a near perfect day Noel were right behind him, finishing with towards the front of the race. Even though Noel, Mary Scoggins, for running this past Saturday in Colorado times of 19:50 and 19:56, respectively. she ran great, she is already making plans Alex Black and Fisher Widner competed at Springs, Colorado, at the Norris Penrose Wren was along shortly after in 21:18 with to come back and place much higher her COULTER AVIATION Widner closing just behind in 21:47. “It senior year,” coach Scoggins said. the state cross country Meeker Event Center, hosts of the 2020 Colorado meet this year. All of State Cross Country Championships. A was an amazing weekend,” said head coach The Rangely Panthers had a terrific 878-5045 the runners will have at slight breeze, rolling hills, water crossing, Beth Scoggins. “The boys had a great expe- season and will hopefully bring back every least one more shot to and some of the state’s finest runners kept rience with the opportunity to see some member of the state team next year. “I make it to state again MA FAMIGLIA the Rangely Panthers on their toes as they great runners while setting new goals for loved the season,” Scoggins said. “Even next year. RESTAURANT maneuvered the 5-kilometer course. where they want to be next season.” though meets looked a little bit different COURTESY PHOTO Henry & Kris Arcolesse The young and rising boys team started Mary Scoggins was the lone girl running this year, we made the most of it and had for the Panthers this year, but made the a lot of fun. It was great having some of 410 Market, Meeker the weekend off for Rangely, with Andrew Dorris, Alex Black, Colton Noel, Kevin most of it by getting out hard and staying the football and volleyball players come 878-4141 Wren and Fisher Widner racing. With two towards the front of the race the entire time. out and run with the team. I couldn’t have juniors, three sophomores, and Noel being Scoggins, who has qualified for state in all asked for a better group of kids to work NORTHWEST AUTO the only athlete with state experience, the three seasons she has run, finished with her with. Everyone grew and got faster.” SALES & SERVICE team ran a competitive race. Dorris just best placing at the state meet as she ran her 485 Market St., Meeker 878-5026 WATT'S RANCH Cowboys shut out Gunnison in 48-0 match MARKET 271 E. Market, Meeker By TIFFANY JEHOREK The Cowboys were relentless, and a string of things went our way; 878-5868 Special to the Herald Times with Kelton Turner taking it in two we got some momentum and came more times for a half time score of out ahead.” said Phelan; “They real- WHITE RIVER MEEKER I The Cowboys 30-0. ly played well in the beginning, and CONVENIENCE opened league play last Friday Gunnison had first possession it took us a while to regroup. 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Jeremy Woodward added the for the final score. that we get to continue to play,” Nov. 6 @ Olathe, 7p first points to the scoreboard, 8-0. Offensive stat leaders for the commented Phelan. n Nov. 13 @ HOME v. Paonia, 7p Then, with about ten minutes left Cowboys were, Ryan Phelan who Meeker is hosting Cedaredge on in the first half, Colby Clatterbaugh had 201 yards and he now has 414 Friday, Oct. 30 for homecoming. Sports stories are posted in the HT ran it down to field and put the on the year, Woodward had 165 “It was awful neat to see a good as space allows in the following order: Cowboys once again in scoring yards rushing and has 231 on the home crowd and get to play in front varsity stories, junior varsity stories, range; Woodward ran it in for a year, and Turner had 140 yards of our home fans, and the early start TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTOS junior high stories, miscellaneous sto- nother touchdown and secured the receiving; 170 combined. made for some good weather,” said “Gunnison is a pretty good team, Phelan, “I hope to see them come (Top) Colby Clatterbaugh high steps to avoid a Gunnison ries. Contact us at [email protected] two point conversion for a score of 16-0. but we had a strong second quarter out next time we are home.” defender. (Bottom) Jeremy Woodward breaks through on with questions. a carry. 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Special to the Herald Times quarterback Keihlin Myers added three more for the Panthers. Freshman Jaxon Torsell scores to his season stats as he ran for 57 yards scored his first career touchdown as he scam- #25 RANGELY I The Rams of Soroco trav- and three touchdowns. Senior Anthony Lujan pered for 13 yards on the run. Three plays later eled to Rangely on a beautiful Friday night to punished the Rams defense for 97 yards and on defense, fellow freshman Dalton LeBleu open up league play for both teams. Rangely two scores. picked up a fumbled ball from the Rams and entered the game at 1-0 and were looking The Panthers enjoyed a 20-6 lead at ran it 31 yards for the last score of the game. to avenge a home loss from last season that halftime and never looked back from there. On Monday, Oct. 19, the Panthers JV team jeopardized the Panthers playoff hopes. The Rangely defense looked to keep the Rams traveled to Oak Creek to take on Soroco and Rams entered the game with an 0-1 record off the scoreboard and they did just that. the Panthers picked up right where they left off after a 52-6 drubbing from the No. 3 ranked Senior defensive end Gabe Polley gave the as they defeated the Rams 62-12. team in Colorado A-8, Sanford High School Rams’ offense fits all night as he finished with The win for the varsity team put the the week before. At the end of the game, the 17 tackles, one sack, three hurries, and one Panthers at 2-0 (1-0 in league play). They Panthers earned 423 total offensive yards blocked punt. traveled to Kremmling to take on the West against the Rams as the Panthers defeated the Fellow seniors Austin Davis and Anthony Grand Mustangs who will play their first Rams 56-12 to earn the top spot in the Western Lujan also ran amok on the Rams offense and game Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Hayden and then Slope Conference. combined for 18 more tackles. turn around in the short week to take on the Junior running back Zane Varner gained Another bright note was when the Panther Panthers. The game will start at 1 p.m. and 188 rushing yards with one touchdown to JV team was entered into the game for some will have four quarters of varsity football fol- lead the Panthers in rushing yards. Junior playing experience and added two more scores lowed by two quarters of JV football.

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By TIFFANY JEHOREK “It all started with Kelton,” will get him to Junior Nationals, able to overcome those thoughts increased power output, strength, personally am so thankful for Special to the Herald Times commented Dr. Justin Grant, “He the next level, and help him no because it does indeed matter.” speed, increased coordination, Justin and Bekah, and I don’t was looking for a replacement matter what.” “Of the three kids, Connor is decreased risk of injury, without know where I would be without MEEKER I USA lifting, for wrestling and he is very pow- Overton began her lifting for sure the one who I have had the massive increase in weight.” them,” said Overton, “they have which finds competition at its erful and talented for his size, journey six months ago. She had the least opportunities to work “The strength and most of all led me so far and I only want to highest level in the Olympics, has he picked up lifting easy and in previously done Crossfit, but with one-on-one,” commented stability helps me with all of my continue the hard work.” come to Meeker. his first attempts he was lifting approached the Grants and asked Grant, “and he still put up some other sports,” Blunt said, “but The next stop if they choose Dr. Justin and Rebekah Grant weights that took me two years to for some coaching. impressive weights.” most importantly it prevents inju- is Junior Nationals, this is a meet began a lifting and Crossfit pro- achieve.” “I saw she had talent in the “Justin has made an impact on ries, it has made me use muscles that requires a qualified weight at a gram in their garage last sum- Turner’s snatch was 82 kg. and barbell and from there she began all of us that lift with him,” began I have never thought were there, U.S.A. Lifting completion in order mer. It blossomed into lifting for clean and jerk was 100 kg. (220 to train for the competitions,” said Blunt, “he not only matures us so and it improves power and overall to compete. All three — Turner, three Meeker teenagers: Jayden lbs.); he took first in both individ- Grant. that we can succeed in our future endurance in all that I do.” Overton, and Blunt —have quali- Overton, Connor Blunt, and ual events and the combined total Last weekend Overton lives, but he looks at us like a Overton sums up the program fied for Junior Nationals. Kelton Turner. as well as setting personal records achieved personal records in both brother and that will forever be and the ethos, “The harder you Competition is based on two (PR’s). events. When asked what the big- a bond that cannot be broken. work and the more you put in, the Below, from left: Connor lifts: the snatch and the clean and “I had set PR’s in both lifts and gest challenge was, Overton com- Overall, it indeed improves our more you get out.” Blunt, Jayden Overton and got to take home three medals,” mented, “fixing my diet and get- physical physique, power, and sta- Blunt also set personal records, Kelton Turner are com- jerk. Each competitor has three peting in USA lifting with ways to win: by having the most commented Turner. ting up at five in the morning to go bility, but also matures us mental- lifting 57 kg. in the snatch and 73 the help of Dr. Justin and points in the individual events or Turner himself was looking workout.” This group worked out ly and that we will value forever.” kg. in the clean and jerk. Rebecca Grant of Meeker. a third way as a combined total. for an alternative sport, and when five to seven days and by day five, Grant identifies the many ben- All three kids expressed their COURTESY PHOTO For each lift they have to catch the asked why he would recommend Overton commented how they efits that come with lifting, “an thankfulness for the Grants. “I weight with arms fully locked and lifting he said it “is only a benefit, were “extremely tired and sore.” stand back up; the competitor gets you not only gain strength to lift “Jayden’s weight is exceptional three attempts at each weight and heavier, but you gain mobility as for her age and weight and I think their final score is based on the well. Mobility is huge because it she could pursue lifting further,” highest weight in which they were also prevents injuries in all other said Grant, “at her very first com- successful. During the competi- sports and just everyday life. This petition she beat a national quali- tion each participant chooses their sport has a different atmosphere; fier, that is amazing for someone start weight, and with one barbell in most sports your competitors new to the sport.” on the floor, each person lifts until are exactly that, you are always Overton discussed how this only one person remains. The divi- in the mindset that you want them program has helped her grow, and sions are based on age and weight; to not be successful because you she had several positives. “It has Turner was in the 16-17 year and are against them. In weightlifting made me stronger both physically 81 kg division, Blunt 14-15 and 73 everyone is supporting everyone and mentally and I have become kg, and Overton 14-15 and 55 kg. in every way, it is a very positive more self confident and mentally Last weekend these three atmosphere.” strong. At first it was easy for me Meeker youth traveled to When asked about Turner, to say a piece of candy won’t hurt Colorado Springs to compete in Grant called him “coachable, or skipping today won’t do any- the Colorado State U.S.A. lifting dependable, respectful and doesn’t thing or I’m just gonna sleep in competition. make excuses. If he loves it we and I’ll get to it later but now I am Hunters reminded to be careful, monitor health during pandemic By COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ful. Know who you’re hunting with and be careful symptoms of Covid-19: Cough, shortness of breath n If you get sick while you’re in the field, inform Special to the Herald Times when you come in contact with others in towns or in or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, your hunting partners and return home, get tested and the field,” said Cory Chick, CPW’s Southwest Region headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, con- seek medical attention. RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages manager. gestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. n If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 hunters to be safe and especially careful during the CPW and state health authorities offer these tips n Stay outdoors as much as possible. or seek emergency care as soon as possible. Covid-19 epidemic. Though recreating outdoors is for safety while hunting: n Always wear masks when indoors with n Make sure someone in your family knows relatively safe, COVID-19 precautions still are nec- n It’s best to hunt with people you live with, but non-household members; wear masks outdoors when where you’ll be hunting. essary, especially when a hunting trip involves close if you are hunting with people outside your household you cannot stay six feet apart. Masks should fully n Remember that cell phone service is not avail- contact with non-household members. make sure you are comfortable with routine precau- cover your nose and mouth. able in most remote hunting locations. So far this year, two Covid-19 outbreaks were tions your hunting partners take to protect themselves n Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitiz- Hunters are also reminded to “leave no trace” on reported at hunting camps in remote areas. Stay home against COVID-19. er that has at least 60% alcohol. the landscape. Leave your camps cleaner than how if you are sick, if you're isolating or if you have been n Keep groups small — the smaller, the better. n Please, expect and respect local regulations that you found them and pack out all trash. exposed to Covid-19. n Many people who have COVID-19 don’t have vary from county to county. 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I CHASE TR BRS W 495 FT Total Due: $ 64.87 LOT 5 S: 8 T: 1N R: 102W LOT: 4 S: 16 T: 2S R: 94W S: 23 T: 2S R: 93W .125000 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST 35. N5501932 LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: 51.43 ACRE Total Due: $492.44 122. N5508158 Total Due: $442.28 ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. Total Due: $653.49 PARCEL IN SESE, & IN WORKMAN, PAMELA L. S: 5 T: 1S R: 96W .500000 MIN. LEGAL UPON REQUEST 101. R1003334 S: 33 T: 2N R: 101W .013889 MIN. 14. R1100300 INT. LESS OIL & GAS & NITRATE 59. R1003014 Total Due: $34.90 SKELTON, WILLIAM MARSHALL INT. IN: CE 403 OR SWSW, ETC. BRENTON, RICHARD IN: TR. 39 OR LOT 2 & 3 LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. SUBD. RIDGEVIEW SUBDIVISION LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD: CHASE SUBD BLOCK: A LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD: COLTHARP ADDITION 78. N5500356 #1 LOT: 2 AND LOT 3 Total Due: $37.04 LOT: 12 SUBLOT 4 RANGELY Total Due: $39.39 BLOCK: 4 Lot: 26 & 27 MITCHEL, MAUDE C. LEGAL UPON REQUEST TOWNHOUSES II 1986 CHAMPION 28X56 S: 23 T: 1N R: 92W .500000 Total Due: $357.58 123. N5500246 LEGAL UPON REQUEST 36. N5501726 MH #226304T8195AB MIN. INT. IN: E1/2SW, W1/2SE ZIMMERMAN, JANE H. TOTAL DUE: $311.65 ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST 102. R0309347 S: 23 T: 1N R: 93W .0395835 MIN. S: 32 T: 2S R: 96W .333333 Total Due: $652.42 Total Due: $44.36 SLATER, STACY JOHN & INT. IN: TR. 73-NESE, N1/2SE, 15. R1003048 MIN. INT. IN: 11.86 ACRES IN SIXTEENTH; SW QUARTER: SE SESE, ETC. BRENTON, RICHARD D. 60. R1003388 79. R1400205 S: 14 T: 1S R: 93W BEGINNING LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD: WHITE ADDITION THE S1/2SE, B.403, LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. & MULKEY, JOHN E. & SHERRY D. AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER Total Due: $52.45 BLOCK: K LOT: 001-10 & LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $34.47 DANIELLE L. S: 19 T: 3N R: 103W SESE OF SAID SW1/4SE1/4 ETC… 011 E 50 FEET OF ALL SUBD: RIDGES FILING NO. 1, LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST 37. N5501128 REPLAT NO.1 REPLAT OF Total Due: $915.47 Total Due: $831.63 Total Due: $375.51 BLK 4 LOTS 1 & 3, LOT: 8 ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. S: 2 T: 1N R: 102W 103. N5501189 S: 22 T: 1N R: 93 .500000 MIN. 80. N5500912 ABOVE IS THE PRINTED LIST OF 16. R1000055 LEGAL UPON REQUEST SLEMAKER, R.W. JR. INT. IN: TR.80-SESE & TR.67-SWSE, PAULSON, GUNNER PROPERTY SUBJECT TO LIEN FOR BRENTON, RICHARD D. Total Due: $412.83 S: 33 T: 3N R: 86 .0312500 SESW S: 19 T: 1N R:93 .187500 DELINQUENT TAXES FOR THE SUBD: WHITE SUBD BLOCK: D MIN. INT., LESS COAL, IN: LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: W1/2NE, SENE, TAX YEAR 2019. BY REMITTING LOT: 1,2,3 & 4, 5, 6, SUBD: 61. R1003387 LOTS: 8, 10, 21, 22, & 23 WHITE SUBD BLOCK: E Total Due: $44.79 NWSE, LOTS 5, 14, 15, PAYMENT IN CERTIFIED FUNDS LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. & LEGAL UPON REQUEST LOT: 22 LESS SOUTH 10 FEET LEGAL UPON REQUEST TO THE COUNTY TREASURER DANIELLE L. Total Due: $34.68 LEGAL UPON REQUEST 38. R1209529 Total Due: $40.76 BEFORE THE LIEN SALE, THE SUBD: RIDGES FILING NO.1, Total Due: $2,878.62 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE OWNER CAN STOP THE SALE OF A REPLAT NO. 1 REPLAT OF 104. N5500476 ASSOCIATION 81. R0102430 TAX LIEN AGAINST HIS PROPERTY. BLK 4 LOTS 1 & 3, LOT: 7 SLEMAKER, R.W. JR. 17. R1003134 SIXTEENTH: SW QUARTER: SW PECK, TONY STEVEN COLORADO STATE STATUTE 39-11- S: 2 T: 1N R: 102W S: 35 T: 2N R: 97 .0475975 BROOME, CLEO & GARY R S: 10 T: 1N R: 103W BEGINNING SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER 104, PUBLISHER’S AFFIDAVIT FROM LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: E1/2 L. 20, SUBD: DRAGON WASH SUBD AT THE SW CORNER BLOCK: 073 LOT: 3 & 4 Total Due: $332.45 E1/2 L. 21, ETC. STATES SUCH LIST AND NOTICE LOT: 18 & 19 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST WAS PUBLISHED 3 CONSECUTIVE LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $944.62 Total Due: $482.75 62. R1003386 Total Due: $36.27 WEEKS. THE PUBLISHER’S TOTAL DUE: $113.66 LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. & AFFIDAVIT IS PREREQUISITE TO 82. R1000765 39. N5500832 DANIELLE L. 105. N5500572 VALID TREASURER’S DEED. NO 18. N5501776 PERRY INVESTMENTS INC. FEE, JOHN W. SUBD: RIDGES FILING NO.1, STEHLE, KIM CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO THIS BRUMBACK, DONALD K. SUBD: CALVAT SUBDIVISION S: 28 T: 3N R: 86 100 PERCENT REPLAT NO.1 REPLAT OF BLK S: 29 T: 1N R: 93W .000555 LIST AND NOTICE. A COMPLETE S: 2 T: 2N R: 100W .050000 LOT: 21 & 22 MIN. INT., LESS COAL, IN: 4 LOTS 1 & 3, LOT: 6 S: 2 MIN. INT. IN: E1/2NWNW, LEGAL DESCRIPTION MAY BE MIN. INT. IN: CE 974 OR SWNW, LOTS 18 & 19 T: 1N R: 102W LEGAL UPON REQUEST W1/2E1/2NW OBTAINED FROM THE RIO BLANCO LOT 4, ETC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $1,869.19 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE. Total Due: $69.79 Total Due: $318.84 Total Due: $34.47 REDEMPTION INTEREST FOR 2019 Total Due: $35.84 83. R1000760 CERTIFICATES IS 9%. REMEMBER, 40. N5501939 PERRY INVESTMENTS INC. 63. R1003384 106. R1100273 YOU ARE NOT BUYING THE 19. N5503642 FORBES, JAMES SUBD: CALVAT SUBDIVISION LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. & STRAIN PROPERTIES, LLC PROPERTY. YOU ARE BUYING A BUDENHOLZER, RACHEL S: 25 T: 3N R: 91W .025000 MIN. LOT: 51 S: 29 T: 1S R: 93W .001438 DANIELLE L. SUBD: CHASE SUBDIVISION LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY. INT. IN: NE1/4, E1/2NW, E1/2SW, ETC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: NW1/4, W1/2NE, SUBD: RIDGES FILING NO.1, BLOCK: A LOT: 7 & 8 PTN OF LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $393.44 BUYER BEWARE—YOU ARE NWSW, ETC. REPLAT NO. 1 REPLAT OF BOTH AKA SUBLOT 4 Total Due: $35.37 PURCHASING THE LIEN AT YOUR LEGAL UPON REQUEST BLK 4 LOTS 1 & 3, LOT: 4 LEGAL UPON REQUEST 84. N5503383 OWN RISK. Total Due: $36.70 S: 2 T: 1N R: 102W Total Due: $292.31 41. R0109514 LEGAL UPON REQUEST PETERS, GERALD P., III GRIFFIN, MARTHA A. TRACT: 57 S: 35 T: 2N R: 98 WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 20. R0102640 Total Due: $317.39 107. N5501208 SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER LOT: 1 & 2 .001129 (406.5/45,000 OF .125) 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2020. CALE, DAVID J. & CHERITHA TAMBLYN, GEORGIANNA M. S: 23 T: 1N R: 94W MIN. INT. IN: W1/2NW, SENW SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER 64. R1003382 S: 17 T: 1S R: 91 .125000 MIN. LEGAL UPON REQUEST RHONNA WALDREF, TREASURER BLOCK 007 LOT: 1 & 2 S 1/2 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. & INT. IN: SWSW, & IN SECTION RIO BLANCO COUNTY LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $275.78 DANIELLE L. Total Due: $34.47 18 OF SESE Total Due: $404.91 SUBD: RIDGES FILING NO.1, LEGAL UPON REQUEST 42. R0100930 REPLAT NO.1 REPLAT OF 85. N5503382 Total Due: $36.70 P O BOX G 21. N5500307 GRIFFIN, MARTHA A. BLK 4 LOTS 1 & 3, LOT: 2 PETERS, GERALD P., III MEEKER, CO 81641 CAMP, FRIEDA SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER S: 2 T: 1N R: 102W S: 10 T:1S R: 98 .004516 108. N5500205 S: 18 T: 2N R: 94W .015872 MIN. BLOCK: 018 LOT: 3 & A LEGAL UPON REQUEST (406.5/45,000 OF 50%) TAMBLYN, GEORGIANNA M. FIRST PUBLICATION: OCTOBER INT. IN: LOT 2, SENW, E1/2SW, LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $189.71 INT. IN OIL & GAS IN: SWSE S: 21 T: 3N R: 95W .085000 MIN. 8, 2020 SWSE, ETC. Total Due: $652.98 LEGAL UPON REQUEST INT. IN: NENE, SENE, ETC. SECOND PUBLICATION: OCTOBER LEGAL UPON REQUEST 65. R1002851 Total Due: $34.94 LEGAL UPON REQUEST 15, 2020 Total Due: $35.80 43. N0308124 LEBLEU, JERRY L., JR. & Total Due: $44.71 THIRD PUBLICATION: OCTOBER GRIMES, MANDY DANIELLE L. 86. N5503381 22, 2020 22. N5503500 S: 29 T: 1N R: 93W .0001851 SUBD: RIDGES FILING NO. 1, PETERS, GERALD P., III 109. N5500204 PUBLISHED IN THE RIO BLANCO CAPLOE, THOMAS JOHN MIN. INT. IN: E1/2NWNW, W1/2E1/2NW REPLAT NO.1 REPLAT OF BLK S: 7 T: 4S R: 99 TAMBLYN, GEORGIANNA M. HERALD TIMES S: 3 T: 1N R: 102W .020833 MIN. S: 30 T:1N R: 93W .0001851 MIN. INT. 4 LOTS 1 & 3, LOT: 1 FORMERLY .004516 (406.5/45000 OF 50% S: 20 T: 1N R: 93W .025000 MIN. INT. IN: SWSW, AND IN SEC. 4 IN: TR. 96-E1/2SE, NWSE, NESW RIDGES BLOCK 4 LOTS 1&3 INT.) MIN. INT. IN: S1/2NE INT. IN: S1/2NE, S1/2NW, THE SESE LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LOTS: 3, 5, 12 LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $34.47 Total Due: $223.44 Total Due: $34.60 LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $34.60 Total Due: $34.90 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6B u PUBLIC NOTICES Thursday, October 22, 2020

∙MEETING AGENDAS∙ ∙MISC NOTICES∙ ∙PAYABLES∙

Town of Rangely MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH PLANS PUBLIC Meeker Sanitation District Expenses Colo. Document Security, Document Destruction, October 27, 2020 - 7:00pm Board of Education Regular Meeting NOTICE Accounts Payable RANGELY CONOCO, 75.01, Expenses $109.00 Agenda 555 Garfield Street As of December 31, 2020, Rocky Mountain Health September 2020 RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 119.88, Creative Source, Promotional Supplies, $277.08 Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council) Meeker, CO 81641 Plans (RMHP) will no longer offer Rocky Mountain Total Payroll, $17,359.20 Expenses Curtis Blue Line, Uniform Patch / PD, $26.00 ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor October 26, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. Standard Plan (Cost), Rocky Mountain Plus Plan Quickbooks Payroll Svc. Direct Deposit Fee, $30.00 RANGELY HARDWARE, 2327.76, Expenses Great Divide Cleaning, Clean & Seal Restroom Trey Robie, Mayor ProTem Community members wishing to observe the (Cost), Rocky Mountain Thrifty Plan (Cost), Rocky Federal Tax Withholding, $2,365.00 RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC, 14403.99, Floors, $604.00 Rich Garner, Trustee work session may do so by using the following Social Security Withholding, $3,149.63 Sales Tax Funding Edwards, Jay Atty., Muni Judge Svc., $325.00 Luke Geer, Trustee Mountain Green Plan (Cost), Rocky Mountain Basic Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ Medicare Withholding, $736.64 RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, 815.00, Services Excel Fire Prot., Fire Exting. & Fire Alarms, Tim Webber, Trustee Plan (Cost), Rocky Mountain B Basic Plan (Cost), trk-fnrv-jyz PERA Retirement, $6,140.75 RANGELY, TOWN OF, 4606.32, Utilities $1,074.50 Alisa Granger, Trustee or Rocky Mountain B Standard Plan (Cost) under its Community members wishing to attend the U.S. Postal Service: Postage, $194.82 RIO BLANCO COUNTY, 9307.20, Expenses Herald Times, Yearly Sub., $40.00 Keely Ellis, Trustee contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid CEBT: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., $11,078.91 ROBIE, TREY, 100.00, Council Stipend Meeker Auto, Marking Paint, $57.41 1. Call to Order work session in person are asked to RSVP to Services. All current RMHP Cost Plan Members AFLAC: Employee Accident Ins., $41.22 SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC, 322.74, Expenses MGM, Fencing Supplies, $344.97 2. Swear in New Trustee Tim Webber [email protected] no later than 72 have been notified by mail. hours prior to the meeting. An alternative meet- State of CO: Tax Withholding, $2,864.00 SBT INTERNET, 45.00, Expenses RBC Historical Society, Annual Contrib., $5,000.00 I, Tim Webber do solemnly, sincerely, and truly de- For information regarding this notice, call RMHP SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, 8929.40, ing location may be selected to ensure physical CO State Treasurer; Unempl. Ins., $223.56 RBC ICT Dept., Internet Svc., $164.00 clare and affirm that I will support the Constitution at 800-346-4643 (TTY dial 711). Hours are 8am – Atmos Energy: Natural Gas Svc., $201.31 Expenses distancing, if needed. Rocky Mtn. Reserve, Monthly Admin Fee, $75.30 of the United States and of the State of Colorado, 8pm, 7 days/week, October 1-March 31, and 8am Boyco; Misc. Supplies, $176.54 SENERGY BUILDERS LLC, 3591.50, Expenses 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Rocky Mtn. Reserve, August Claims, $1,714.97 and faithfully perform the duties of the officer of – 8pm, M-F, April- 1-September 30. H0602_MC_ Karl Casias; Mileage, meals, $329.85 SERVICE MASTER CLEAN, 260.00, Services the BOARD OF TRUSTEE upon which I am about 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Amack will lead the White River Electric, Electricity, $2,987.09 CostPlanPublicNotice_10072020_NS_C Century Link: Telephone Svc., $344.29 SGS ACCUTEST INC, 879.06, Services MVB - VISA, Trng., Meals, Lodg., $888.17 to enter Pledge of Allegiance Published: October 22, 2020 Cimarron Telecom: Broadband, $155.00 SHAFFER, ANDREW, 150.00, Council Stipend E 470, Toll, $4.30 3. Roll Call 3. Welcome of Guests Rio Blanco Herald Times COGENT; Parts, $2,766.14 SIMS, TERESA, 150.00, Judge's Fee Northwest Auto, Brake Pads & Rotor Repair, 4. Invocation 4. Approval of Agenda CO Analytical Lab; testing, $719.00 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RC, 748.80, $352.45 5. Pledge of Allegiance Student Celebrations: Meeker High School Art Employers Council; Annual membership, $925.00 Life Insurance 6. Minutes of Meeting S & S Automatics, Front Door Repair, $775.00 Staff Recognition: n/a Skyway Towers is requesting comment concerning First Bankcard Visa: Adobe, SDA Conference, STEWART WELDING & MACHINE INC, 1278.15, RBC Sales & Use Tax, September Adjustment, a. Discussion and Action to approve the minutes Joint Meeting with District Advisory Committee a 60.7-meter (overall height) self-supporting $100.00 Expenses of October 13, 2020 $16,373.63 General Public Comment Session: (comments lattice type telecommunications tower. The tower Hach: Lab Supplies, $343.38 SUMMIT ENERGY, 4911.64, Gas Transmission/ 7. Petitions and Public Input Kasey Cox, Website Final Payment, $5,600.00 limited to three minutes) location is off CR 39, Hamilton, CO 81638 (near JVA; Professional srvc., $372.00 Transport a. Ken Parson - Ballot Question Amendment B Total General Fund $274,467.57 Public/Committee Reports: DAC, Meeker Educa- Meeker Sanitation District: Misc., Supplies, $71.24 TEMPLETON, JON, 139.00, Expenses Gallagher 40 21 48.4N, 107 36 21.6W, NAD 83). The tower WATER FUND tion Foundation, BOCES is not lighted. The FCC Form 854 File Number MARC: Cleaning Supplies, $2,931.05 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE, 50.00, Town of Meeker, Payroll, $14,997.93 8. Changes to the Agenda Networking of the Rockies: Bakery Backup, Services 9. Public Hearings - 7:10pm Principal Reports: - Attached is A1174683. Interested persons may review the ap- CCOERA, Emp. Retirement, $2,710.64 Superintendent Report - Attached plication by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications $450.00 TRI-TECH FORENSICS INC, 254.16, Expenses CCOERA, Employee Loans, $849.11 a. Public hearing for the First reading of Ordi- Orkin: Pest Control, $233.27 US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 459.00, Consent Agenda: and entering the Form 854 File Number. Interested CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $6,704.43 nance 692 an Ordinance of the Town of Rangely, Overton Recycling; Trash srvc., $306.00 Expenses 1. Approval: Minutes from Regular Board Meetings parties may raise environmental concerns about the Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $2,857.44 Colorado repealing and reenacting section Pye Barker Fire & Safety, $922.00 UNCC, 68.54, Services 10.14.030 of the Rangely Municipal Code, clarifying on September 28, 2020 proposed action by filing a Request for Environmen- Emp. Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $668.30 Rio Blanco County Fleet Dept.: Fuel, $192.46 URIE ROCK COMPANY, 20765.23, Expenses Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $2,174.00 and amending applicable sections, providing for 2. Acceptance: Financial Reports and Check tal Review (RER) with the Federal Communications RM Mobile LLC, $1,012.36 USA BLUEBOOK, 97.73, Expenses operator certification by the Chief of Police and Vouchers for September 2020 Commission (FCC). The FCC strongly encourages Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $878.00 Samuelson's Hardware: Misc. Supplies, $21.05 VERIZON WIRELESS, 798.36, Communication MHRC, Employee Donation, $18.50 providing new provisions requiring that protective 3. Acceptance: September 30, 2020 Quarterly interested parties to file RER online; instructions Town of Meeker: Water Svc., $24.00 VERNAL WINNELSON CO, 77.52, Expenses Standard Ins. Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $308.41 helmets be worn by off-highway vehicle operators Financial Report can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalre- Union Telephone: Cell Phone Svc., $216.70 WC STRIEGEL INC, 32956.94, Expenses Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $103.19 under the age of eighteen and authorizing the use 4. Approval: 2020-2021 District Advisory Committee quest. However, if an online request is not possible, US Postal Service, $240.00 WEX BANK, 3823.64, Fuel US Postmaster, Water Billing Pstg., $198.87 of golf carts on all roads within the Town Limits Goals and Membership interested parties may mail their request to: FCC USA Bluebook: Lab Equipment, $654.77 WHITE RIVER MARKET, 132.86, Expenses CRA, Employee Retirement, $2,710.64 b. Public hearing for the First reading of Ordi- Action Items: Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon USGS, $2,162.00 WILCZEK, KAREN, 300.00, Judge's Fee CRA, Employee Loans, $849.11 nance 693 an Ordinance amending Sections (A) 1. Approval: CASB Recommended Policy Update - Utility Notification Center: Line Locates, $37.25 WRB REC & PARK DISTRICT, 2400.73, Expenses Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $6,704.43 13.04.050 & 13.04.130, (B) 13.08.050, 13.08.060, Valley Hardware: Misc. Supplies, $156.97 Total: 267,738.92 Online Link (3rd Reading) 20554. Comments may be sent to David McGlothlin Employee Withholding, SS Withholding, $2,857.44 13.08.070 & 13.08.120 AND (C) 13.02.130 Watt's Ranch Market: Misc. Supplies, $29.17 Published: October 22, 2020 2. Approval: MSD Strategic Vision Update of NewFields, LLC. Written comments can be sent Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, &13.12.170 of the Rangely Municipal Code to WREA: Electric Svc., $6,869.29 Rio Blanco Herald Times Other BOE Information: to [email protected] or 3265 N. Fort $668.30 increase the Water, Gas and Sewer Rates and Total Accounts Payable: $67,145.82 the Capital Investment Fee’s to provide sufficient 1. Construction Update Apache Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, 2. COVID-19 Update and Precautions for BOE Mr. McGlothlin can be reached at 828-450-0055. Published: October 22, 2020 revenues to Maintain the Balance of Water, Gas Rio Blanco Herald Times PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $2,174.00 Meetings [Hamilton - CO-04023] and Wastewater Enterprise Funds. TOWN OF MEEKER Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $878.00 3. Finance Update 10. Committee/Board Meetings Published: October 22, 2020 9/30/20 Human Resource, Employee Donation, $18.50 TOWN OF RANGELY 11. Council Reports 4. Assessment Data Report Rio Blanco Herald Times GENERAL FUND Standard Ins., Life/AD&D Ins., $308.41 Check Register 12. Supervisor Reports - See Attached 5. Emergency Operations Plan Update Town of Meeker, Payroll, $47,728.62 Washington National Ins. Co., Cancer Ins., $103.19 September-20 a. Jeannie Caldwell Executive Session: C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(f) CRA, Emp. Retirement / PD, $1,403.06 US Postmaster, Water Billing Pstg., $198.87 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY VENDOR, AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION 13. Reports from Officers - Town Manager Update Personnel CRA, Emp. Retirement, $6,744.08 Action Shop, Power Broom, $334.37 AFLAC, 297.15, Payroll Deduction 14. Old Business Adjournment FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CRA, Emp. Loan Payments, $1,200.83 All Copy Products, Copier Lease, $76.64 15. New Business Published: October 22, 2020 AGENCY ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC, 931.52, Expenses Atmos, Natural Gas, $38.56 ARAMARK, 388.19, Expenses CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $20,541.05 a. Discussion and action to approve the Septem- Rio Blanco Herald Times Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Rio CW Construction, Water St. Waterline Proj., AV-TECH, 250.08, Expenses Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $4,451.88 ber 2020 Financial Summayr Blanco, Colorado and Incorporated Areas Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $1,669.20 $78,095.52 b. Discussion and action to approve The Liquor The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal BIG D'S PUMPING INC, 1560.00, Expenses McGuire Auto, Gloves, Fuel Filters, $5.99 BILLGREN, KONNIE, 180.21, Expenses Emp.Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $1,821.76 License renewal for WRBM Cedar Ridges Golf Emergency Management Agency has issued a North West Colo. Consult., Geotech Eng., Board of County Commissioners of BLOCK, LAVON, 40.00, Expenses Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $4,757.00 Course preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), MHRC, Emp. Donation, $26.50 $11,226.50 16. Informational Items Rio Blanco County, Colorado BOY-KO SUPPLY CO, 64.48, Expenses and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Standard Ins, Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $948.32 Olszewski, massih & Maurer, Legal Fees, $169.00 a. Colorado River District Resolution Ballot Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse BURDICK MATERIALS, 1908.50, Expenses report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determina- Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $192.31 Rocky Mtn. Reserve, Sept. Claims, $223.79 Question 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room CALDWELL, JEANNIE, 40.00, Expenses tions within Rio Blanco, Colorado and Incorporated CRA, Employee Retirement / PD, $1,403.06 SGS, Water Test, $295.92 17. Board Vacancies Meeker, Colorado 81641 CARABAJAL, RALPH, 6500.00, Expenses CRA, Employee Retirement, $6,744.08 Squire, JW, Reimb. Distrib. Lic. Renewal, $135.00 a. Planning and Zoning Board Vacancy To attend by phone, please call 970-878-9432 Areas. These flood hazard determinations may CASELLE, INC, 1418.00, Software Support CRA, Employee Loan Payments, $1,200.83 Union Telephone, Sept. Cell Phone Svc., $90.60 18. Scheduled Announcements October 27, 2020 include the addition or modification of Base Flood CC ENTERPRISES, 360.00, Expenses CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $20,541.05 Water Pump & Supply, Rebuild Pump & Labor, Community Outreach meeting is cancelled for Oct 1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood CEBT, 36178.32, Life Insurance Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $1,731.41 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm A. Pledge of Allegiance Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or CENTURY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 3602.92, $4,451.88 Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71 Giant Step Preschool Board meeting is scheduled B. Changes to October 27, 2020 Agenda the regulatory floodway. Technical information or Expenses Employee Withholding, State Withholding, Century Link, Phone Svc., $102.88 for Oct 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm C. Move to approve the October 27, 2020 comments are solicited on the proposed flood haz- CENTURYLINK, 1607.92, Communication Agenda, including any changes. $1,669.20 CMRS-PB, Reimb. Pstg., $144.50 Rangely District Library Board meeting is sched- ard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM CIMARRON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, 55.00, Colo. State Treasurer, 3rd Qtr. Unemployment, 2. CONSENT AGENDA October 27, 2020 Communication Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, uled for Oct 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm and/or FIS report for Rio Blanco, Colorado and $194.33 A. Move to approve the below listed items CO STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMIS, 500.00, $1,821.76 Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determina- Craig Colo., Water Test, $90.00 of the Consent Agenda. Expenses Employee Withholding, SS Withholding, $4,757.00 Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 12, 2020 at tions are the basis for the floodplain management Fed Ex, Postage, $111.81 6. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS COKER, MICHAEL D, 40.00, Expenses Human Resource, Employee Donation, $26.50 7:00 pm measures that your community is required to either Grand Jct. Pipe, Fittings & Mud Plugs, $459.88 A. Move to approve/deny an Intergovern- COLUMBINE FORD INC, 2237.48, Expenses Standard Ins. Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $948.32 RDA/RDC Board meeting scheduled for Oct 22, adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in Meeker Auto, Batterie for Skid Steer, Antifreeze, mental Agreement with Moffat County, for the provi- CONNOR, DANIEL, 40.00, Expenses Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $192.31 2020 at 7:30 am order to qualify or remain qualified for participation $305.08 sion of Public Nurse Services. (Chairman signs) COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY CLINIC, 16.17, Petty Cash, Recording / CD, $13.00 Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is Mountain Cross, Eng. On Water St. Water Line, 8. OTHER BUSINESS in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, Expenses Action Shop, Power Broom, $334.37 scheduled for Oct 15, 2020 at 12:00 noon $4,182.90 A. Public Comment before these determinations are effective for flood- COX, MARYBEL, 40.00, Expenses All Copy Products, Copier Lease, $348.93 Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is RBC Fleet Management, Sept. Fuel, $248.39 B. County Commissioners Updates plain management purposes, you will be provided DAN WILSON ATTORNEY AT LAW, 3840.50, Atmos, Natural Gas, $244.64 scheduled for Oct 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm Samuelson's, Tape, Glue, $19.53 Adjourn an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. Services City of Grand Jct., Pstg. for Mask / St., $4.60 Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting SGS, Water Samples, $402.40 is scheduled for Oct 20, 2020 at 11:00 am The next regular Board meeting is tentatively For information on the statutory 90-day period pro- DIRECTV, 466.50, WRV Expenses Curtis Blue Line, Tactical Vest, $700.00 scheduled for November 10, 2020 in the Rio Blanco vided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of DUCEY'S ELECTRIC, 3080.41, Expenses Halandras, Regas K., Material & Supplies, Timberline Electric, Flow Meters & Well Level Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is Monitors, $8,910.25 scheduled for Oct 20, 2020 at 12:00 noon County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main St., 3rd the communities affected and the locations where ELLIS, KEELY, 100.00, Council Stipend $21,070.00 Floor Hearing Room, Meeker, CO. Please check copies of the FIRM are available for review, please FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, 32710.44, Payroll McGuire Auto, Fuel Filters, Motor Oil, $67.12 Utility Notification Center, Line Locates, $74.50 Rangely School District Board meeting has been Valley Hardware, Wire, Tape, Batteries, $91.33 the County’s website for information at http://rbc. visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps. deduction Networking of the Rockies, UPS Replacement scheduled for Oct 20, 2020 at 6:15 pm Watt's, Ice, Ziplock Bags, $45.66 Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board us/186/Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FIRST BANKCARD, 4999.83, Expenses Batteries, $400.00 Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71 meeting is scheduled for Oct 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm need special accommodations please call 970-878- FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) FPPA, 1064.04, PD Insurance Networking of the Rockies, Hard Drives, APC Business Radio License, FCC License Renewal, Rangely District Hospital board meeting is sched- 9431 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable GALLS LLC, 314.52, Expenses Batteries, $4,700.00 toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). $47.50 uled for Oct 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm accommodations may be made. GARNER, JR RICHARD E, 100.00, Council Stipend Networking of the Rockies, Monthly IT Support, Published: October 22 and 29, 2020 Century Link, Phone Svc., $102.89 19. Adjournment Published: October 22, 2020 GEER, LUKE D., 100.00, Council Stipend $1,666.67 Rio Blanco Herald Times CMRS - PB, Reimb. Pstg., $141.65 Published: October 22, 2020 Rio Blanco Herald Times GET YOUR STITCH ON, 70.00, Expenses Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, Legal Fees, Ducey's Elec., Install Conduit at Wells, $605.84 Rio Blanco Herald Times GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, 9835.04, $2,601.00 Expenses RB Herald Times, Yearly Subscription, $40.00 Ducey's Elec., Conduit & Parts, $692.93 GRANGER, ALISA, 100.00, Council Stipend Rocky Mtn. Reserve, Sept. Claims, $749.21 Excel Fire Prot., Annual Testing - Fire Extinguishers HACH, 507.59, Expenses Sturgeon Electric, Market Street Crosswalk, & Fire Alarms, $460.50 ∙BUDGET NOTICES∙ HACKING, TYSON, 100.00, Council Stipend $44,898.00 Meeker Auto, Marking Paint, $25.20 HAMBLIN, TIRYNN, 40.00, Expenses Thomas Hadden Painting, Caulking Bathroom Tile, Meeker Sand & Gravel, 3/4 Road Base, $721.95 HIRERIGHT INC, 64.36, Expenses $240.00 Mountain Cross Engin., Water Street Water Line Project, $2,465.40 NOTICE OF PROPOSED www.rbc.us Room in Meeker, CO. On Tuesday, October 20, IDENTITY GRAPHICS LLC, 114.30, Expenses Union Telephone, Cell Phone Svc., $556.73 Mountain Cross Engin., Sulphur Ck. & Garfield TOWN OF MEEKER 2021 BUDGET If you require special accommodations for the 2020 the Workshop will be held in Rangely, CO at IDEXX DISTRIBUTION INC, 614.95, Expenses Western Slope Consulting, Action Planning & Draft Project, $412.50 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: hearing, please call the Commissioners’ office at the Rio Blanco County Annex Building, 17497 Hwy INTOXIMETERS INC, 461.50, Expenses Comp. Plan, $15,736.20 LEECH, JESSE, 40.00, Expenses North West Colo., Geotech & Testing Water Line NOVEMBER 17, 2021 970-878-9683 seven days in advance of the hearing 64. If you need special accommodations please call Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71 Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for (970) 878-9440 in advance of the workshops so that MAIL SERVICES, 643.79, Services Alternative Elevations, State Elevator Insp., Proj., $6,037.00 so that reasonable accommodations may be made. RBC ICT Dept., Sept. Internet Svc., $36.00 the Town of Meeker for the fiscal year beginning reasonable accommodations may be made. The MASTER PETROLEUM CO INC, 1034.62, $200.00 RIO BLANCO COUNTY Rocky Mtn. Reserve, August Claims, $512.26 January 1, 2021 has been submitted to the Town start time for each day is listed below, department Expenses Century Link, Phone Svc., $502.51 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Rocky Mtn. Reserve, Monthly Admin Fee, $19.70 of Meeker Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, workshops will follow in order listed. MEEKER SAND & GRAVEL, 774.90, Expenses CMRS-PB, Reimb. Sept. Pstg., $36.65 ss/Jeff Rector Timberline Electric, Field & Computer Tech Svc., Colorado, and has been filed in the office of the Monday, October 19, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN, 19180.75, Colo. State Treasurer, 3rd Qtr. Unempl., $573.62 Chairman $389.00 Town Clerk, 345 Market Street, where it is available - BOCC/Finance/Central Services/IFTF/CTF Electricity Excel Fire Protection, Maint. to Fire Main Backflow, Published: October 15 and 22, 2020 MOUNTAIN WEST SECURITY LLC, 109.00, United Companies, Asphalt for Patching, $1,659.16 for public inspection beginning October 15, 2020 - Public Affairs $1,130.15 Rio Blanco Herald Times Expenses United Companies, Asphalt for Patching, $528.99 during regular business hours Monday through - Sales & Use Tax Meeker Auto, Batterie for Skid Steer, $375.32 NETWORKS UNLIMITED INC, 3919.30, Support/ WREA, Electricity, $5,140.90 Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., it is also available on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (Rangely) starting at Meeker Sand & Gravel, 3/4 Road Base, $1,837.66 Services MVB -VISA, Meal, Office Supplies, $81.21 the Town’s website www.townofmeeker.org. Such 1:00 PM Overton Recycle, Trash Svc., $202.00 NICHOLS STORE, 9.95, Expenses CW Construction LLC, Water Street Water Line proposed budget will be considered for adoption Notice of Budget - Rangely Airport RBC Fleet Mgt., Fuel, $1,418.31 Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has OLDCASTLE SW GROUP INC, 2200.14, Expenses Safety & Const., Const. Signs, $659.47 Proj., $264,791.19 by the Board of Trustees during a Public Hearing - Columbine Park PINNACOL ASSURANCE, 2551.00, Expenses United Companies, Asphalt for Patching, $612.61 scheduled November 17, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the been submitted to the Meeker Cemetery Board for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM Samuelson's, Tape, Glue, $34.30 the ensuring year of 2021. A copy of such proposed PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, 85.00, The Emblem Authority, Patches, $220.50 DPC Industries, Canister Chg., $80.00 Board of Trustees regular meeting, at Town Hall, - R&B Services budget has been filed in the office of Meeker Valley Hardware, Wire, Tape, Batteries, $112.29 US Geological Survey, Water Quality Monitoring, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado. The public is - SWL PITNEY BOWES INC, 594.95, Services $8,627.00 Cemetery District, where the same is open for Watt's, Mtg. Supplies, Dog Food, $106.13 invited to attend the public hearing. Thursday, October 22, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM PURCHASE POWEER, 2000.00, Expenses Fed-Ex, Pstg., $60.18 public inspection. That such proposed budget will Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71 Any elector of the Town of Meeker has a right to - Human Resources QC TESTING INC, 900.00, Expenses Total Water Fund $452,041.43 file or register his protest with the Town of Meeker be considered at the regular meeting of the Meeker - Coroner Business Radio License, FCC License Renewal, QUILL CORPORATION, 448.41, Expenses $47.50 Total All Funds $726,509.00 prior to the time of the adoption of the budget by the Cemetery board to be held at 265 County Road 4 - District Attorney RANGELY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Century Link, Phone Svc., $502.50 Published: October 22, 2020 Town of Meeker. on December 10th 2020 8:30am. Any interested Friday, October 23, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM 175.00, Expenses CMRS - PB, Reimb. Pstg., $61.30 Rio Blanco Herald Times Town of Meeker, Lisa Cook, Town Administrator elector of Meeker Cemetery District may inspect the - Communications/Towers RANGELY AUTO PARTS & SUPPLY, 787.03, Published: October 22, 29 and November 5, 2020 proposed budget and file or register any objections - IT Rio Blanco Herald Times thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Monday, October 26, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM budget. - GIS/Mapping Published: October 15 and 22, 2020 - Planning & County Surveyor ∙HEARINGS∙ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET Rio Blanco Herald Times - Building Notice is hereby given that a copy of the Y2021 - Meeker Airport Tuesday, October 27, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM proposed budget for the General Fund, Capital TOWN OF RANGELY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - WR Museum NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TIVE HELMETS BE WORN BY OFF-HIGHWAY Expenditure Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Public NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET TOWN OF RANGELY - Attorney TOWN OF RANGELY VEHICLE OPERATORS UNDER THE AGE OF Health Agency Fund, Human Services Fund, (Pursuant to 29-1-106(1), C.R.S.) The Town of Rangely will hold a public hearing at - Communications The Town of Rangely will hold a public hearing at EIGHTEEN AND ALLOWING THE OPERATIION Capital Improvement Plan Fund, Use Tax Fund, 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in the Court Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in the Court OF GOLF CARTS ON ALL ROADS WITHIN THE Impact Fee Trust Fund, Conservation Trust Fund, Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main the Town of Rangely for the fiscal year beginning - DHS Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main TOWN LIMITS. Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: Solid Waste Landfill Fund, Weed and Pest Control January 1, 2021 will be submitted to the Town of - WRR Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: Ordinance 692 (2020) of the Town of Rangely Fund, Communications Fund, Piceance Creek Pest Rangely, Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, Thursday, October 29, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM Ordinance 692 (2020) AN ORDINANCE REPEAL- amending Title 10 of the Rangely Municipal Ordinance 693 (2020) an Ordinance amending Control District, Lower White River Pest Control Colorado October 13, 2020 (C.R.S. 29-1-105) and - Weed & Pest ING AND REENACTING SECTION 10.14.030 OF Code adding sections 10.04.030 Sections (A) 13.04.050 & 13.04.130, (B) 13.08.050, District, Fairfield Complex Fund, Central Service will be filed in the office of the Town Clerk, 209 E - Fairfield THE RANGELY MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING All interested citizens and groups are invited to 13.08.060, 13.08.070 & 13.08.120 AND (C) Fund, Fleet Management Fund, Contingent Fund, Main, Rangely, Colorado, where it is available for - Clerk & Recorder AND AMENDING APPLICABLE SECTIONS, attend and participate in the public hearing. 13.02.130 &13.12.170 of the Rangely Municipal and the County Capital Improvement Trust Fund public inspections beginning October 14, 2020 - IT PROVIDING FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION By: Marybel Cox, Town Clerk Code to increase the Water, Gas and Sewer Rates has been filed in the office of the County Clerk and during regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 Friday, October 30, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND PROVIDING Published: October 22, 2020 and the Capital Investment Fee’s to provide suffi- Recorder, 555 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado and a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The Board of Trustees will hold a - Sheriff's Office NEW PROVISIONS REQUIRING THAT PROTEC- Rio Blanco Herald Times cient revenues to Maintain the Balance of Water, the County Clerk and Recorder office, Rangely Town number of work sessions on the budget which are Monday, November 2, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM Gas and Wastewater Enterprise Funds. Hall, 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, Colorado, and are open to the public. The adoption of the budget will - Treasurer All interested citizens and groups are invited to open for public inspection 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on take place during a Public Hearing scheduled De- - Assessor attend and participate in the public hearing. normal work days. cember 8, 2020. The public is invited to attend the - Veterans By: Such proposed budgets will be considered at public public hearing. Any interested elector of the Town - Emergency Management Marybel Cox, Town Clerk hearings of the Board of County Commissioners of Rangely may inspect the proposed budget and Tuesday, November, 3, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM Published: October 22, 2020 starting the week of October 19, 2020, Rio file or register any objects thereto with the Town - Fleet Rio Blanco Herald Times Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor- of Rangely prior to the time of the final adoption of - Facilities Management Commissioners Meeting Room, 555 Main Street, budget by the Town of Rangely. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM Meeker, Colorado. A final public hearing of the Board Marybel Cox, Town Clerk/Treasurer - CSU Extension of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, Published: October 15 and 22, 2020 - Fair Board Please recycle December 15, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., Rio Blanco County Rio Blanco Herald Times - Conservation District Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor-Commissioners Thursday, November 5, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM this paper. Meeting Room, 555 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. - Public Health Any interested elector within such County may NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOPS - Wrap Up inspect the proposed budgets and file or register The Board of County Commissioners will hold Friday, November 6, 2020 starting at 8:30 AM Department Budget Workshops on October 19 any objections hereto at any time prior to the final - Wrap Up - If Needed through November 5, 2020 at the Historic Court- adoption of the budgets. The proposed budget is Published: October 15, 22 and 29, 2020 house, 555 Main Street, 3rd floor BOCC Hearing also available for review on the County’s website: Rio Blanco Herald Times RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, October 22, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES u 7B ∙PAYABLES∙

RIO BLANCO COUNTY VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT VAN DIEST SUPPLY, CHEM USED, 5,349.66 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST CNCC, TRNNG/DEV, 209.08 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, 783.23 BUSINESS SERVICE SEPTEMBER 2020 CDPHE, PURCH SVCS, 785.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, FUND: GENERAL GRAND JUNCTION WINWATER, RD MTRL, 1,910.38 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT 2,332.10 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 474.00 DAY, TRAVIS, PC MTNG, (50.00) MEEKER AUTO, SPPLY, 21.14 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 250.08 2H MECHANICAL, RPR/MNTC, 1,472.00 MVB-VISA, PURCH SVCS, 809.56 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 912.10 ALSCO, PURCH SVCS, 1,240.56 PITNEY BOWES RES, PURCH SVCS, 9.70 WEED & PEST FUND TOTAL 94,831.12 AMAZON, PURCH SVCS, 8,513.70 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 426.47 FUND: COMMUNICATIONS APEX SOFTWARE, PURCH SVCS, 1,410.00 RIFLE EQUIPMENT, MISC EXPD, 2,972.00 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 95.69 SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 22.97 AMAZON, SPPLY, 104.76 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 42.52 SKYLINE STEEL, CLVRT INVT, 12,843.00 CASTLE ROCK MICROWAVE, SPPLY, 14,192.86 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 67.46 STRIPE-A-LOT, CNTRCT SVCS, 3,465.98 GRAYBAR ELEC, SPPLY, 694.69 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 38.69 TRITON ENVIRO, CLVRT INVT, 566.70 KPE LOCATING, PURCH SVCS, 3,440.00 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 114.82 UNION TELEPHONE, PURCH SVCS, 130.30 MAMMOTH NET, PURCH SVCS, 3,300.00 MEEKER ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 53.83 VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 38.99 MVB-VISA, SPPLY, 409.63 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 221.79 WESTERN GRAVEL CONST, CR 7 BRDG, NONET, PURCH SVCS, 544.50 BUSINESS SERVICE BATTERY JUNCTION, SPPLY, 112.32 173,093.08 PITNEY BOWES RES, PURCH SVCS, 3.00 BLANCO CELLARS/CHEESE, SBDC, 130.00 WREA, UTL, 94.01 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, PURCH SVCS, 961.55 CENTURYLINK, PHN SVCS LND LN, 453.44 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, UTILITY NOTIFICATION, PURCH SVCS, 138.57 The Blind Guy Shades, LLC Bringing Shade to Your Life CENTURYLINK, PHN SVCS LND LN, 155.40 11,041.49 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, -Custom Window Coverings Home Repairs -Add Beauty to Any Window CENTURYLINK LNG DIST, PHN SVCS LND LN, US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, 1,264.98 Regas K Halandras Renovations -Increased Energy Efﬁ ciency 3.75 22,400.13 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, Owner CENTURYLINK-LND LN, PHN SVCS LND LN, CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 2,029.04 Carpentry, Cabinets, -Shades, Shutters, Blinds 532.29 4,717.31 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 487.00 PO Box 677 -Horizontal, Vertical, Black-Out CHAPPELL, CLINT, PC MTNG, 50.00 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 17,465.16 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 1,591.40 Tile & More Meeker, CO 81641 -Wood & Fabric CIMMARRON, INTRNT SVCS, 49.99 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 61,163.16 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 4,322.15 Windows -Made in the USA CLASSIC HELICOPTER GRP, S&R, 3,145.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL 314,607.33 COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL 33,484.13 Doors 970-629-9714 CNCC, CNTRCT SVCS, 2,500.00 FUND: PUBLIC HEALTH FUND: FAIRFIELD [email protected] CO DEPT OF AG, PURCH SVCS, 600.00 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MEEKERKent Trunck | 720.276.3293 | [email protected] COLORADO, STATE OF, PURCH SVCS, 384.10 FEDEX, PURCH SVCS, 58.27 A-1 HEATING, SPPLY, 1,329.18 www.skandiawf.com COLUMN SOFTWARE, PURCH SVCS, 183.02 LABORATORY CORP, PURCH SVCS, 298.75 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 188.37 COULTER AVIATION, PURCH SVCS, 2,173.31 McKESSON MEDICAL, PURCH SVCS, 1,917.10 BOYKO SUPPLY, SPPLY, 246.42 COUNTY SHERIFF'S OF CO, TRNNG/DEV, 100.00 MVB-VISA, PURCH SVCS, 1,136.41 CRITTERS R US, PURCH SVCS, 150.00 The Blind Guy Shades, LLC CSU, PRGRMMG, 288.00 R & S NORTHEAST, SPPLY, 137.00 ELEMENT ENVIRO, RPR/MNTC, 675.00 Casey Tech Services, LLC Bringing Shade toFamily Your Life Automotive CSU EXTENSION 4-H, MEMB DUES, 220.00 RANGELY HOSPITAL, PURCH SVCS, 240.00 MEEKER SANITATION, UTL, 40.00 -Custom Window Coverings • Computer Diagnostics & Repair Home Repairs -Add Beauty to Any Window CUMMINS SALES, PURCH SVCS, 2,913.64 RB HERALD TIME, PURCH SVCS, 2,022.00 MEEKER, TOWN OF, UTL, 588.00 Regas K Halandras262 6th Street | PO Box 476 | Meeker, CO 81641 CUNNINGHAM SWAIM, PROF SVCS, 11,500.00 STAPLES, SPPLY, 638.38 OVERTON RECY, PURCH SVCS, 250.00 RenovationsFor ALL -Increased Energy Efﬁ ciency • Virus & Spyware Clean-up & your local computer Owner DAY, TRAVIS, PC MTNG, 100.00 VIRTRU, PURCH SVCS, 1,799.25 PHASE CON ENVIRO, RPR/MNTC, 722.68 Removal Carpentry, Cabinets, 970-878-5606-Shades, Shutters, Blinds DISTRICT ATTORNEY, PURCH SVCS, 21,495.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 769.11 Tilesup &po Morert needs! PO Box 677 -Horizontal, Vertical, Black-Out EAGLE RIVER WASTE, UTL, 1,628.00 1,272.34 TDA CONSTRUCTION, PURCH SVCS, 700.00 • Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting Meeker, CO 81641Complete Automotive-Wood & FabricRepairs FIRST ADVANTAGE, PURCH SVCS, 40.85 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, WREA, UTL, 1,630.63 MWindowsARTY CASEY Computer Diagnostics | Machining-Made in| Fabricating the USA | Welding GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK, SPPLY, 3.70 2,981.44 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, 297.09 • Residential & Business 970.878.4650Doors 970-629-9714 Phil Mass RACHEL GATES, PC MTNG, 50.00 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 609.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, 799.54 Networking Solutions [email protected] GHA TECH, SPPLY, 6,494.79 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 1,869.82 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 135.00 Kent Trunck | 720.276.3293 | [email protected]@caseytechservices.com It’s not rocket science. Mike Mohr www.skandiawf.com GMCO CORP, PURCH SVCS, 2,000.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 6,323.40 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 627.08 GRAN FARNUM PRINTING, SPPLY, 365.00 PUBLIC HEALTH FUND TOTAL 21,303.16 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 3,016.70 GREAT DIVIDE CLEANING, PURCH SVCS, FUND: DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS FAIRFIELD FUND TOTAL 12,164.80 3,231.00 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT FUND: CENTRAL SVCS Farm Bureau Insurance INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, PURCH SVCS, 391.07 PITNEY BOWES RES, CNTY EXPNC, 10.45 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT Casey Tech Services, LLC Family Automotive JEAN'S PRINTING, PURCH SVCS, 2,293.52 STEERMAN LAW OFFICES, CNTRCT SVCS, ALL COPY PROD, CNTRCT SVCS, 343.16 • Computer Diagnostics & Repair JOHNSON CONTROLS, PURCH SVCS, 8,144.50 10,032.90 PITNEY BOWES RES, PSTG, 56.80 James A. Amick For ALL 262 6th Street | PO Box 476 | Meeker, CO 81641 CLINTON KILDUFF, PURCH SVCS, 123.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, ROCKY MOUNTAIN COMPET, CNTRCT SVCS, • Virus & Spyware Clean-up & 43904 highway 13 Agent your local computer (located behind KINSCO, UNFRM/CLTH, 1,652.21 3,013.31 1,416.00 Removal Samuelson Hardware) 970-878-5606 LOVE, VIRGINIA, PC MTNG, 50.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, CENTRAL SVCS FUND TOTAL 1,815.96 [email protected] support needs! 970-878-0000 MARSHALL & SWIFT, PURCH SVCS, 371.95 5,626.65 FUND: FLEET • Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting Complete Automotive Repairs MEEKER AIRPORT, CNTRCT SVCS, 3,500.00 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MARTY CASEY AutoComputer Glass Diagnostics | Machining | FabricatingAuto | Welding Body MEEKER DRUGS, SPPLY, 2,563.02 1,334.32 A&E TIRE, TIRES, (4,777.34) • Residential733 & MainBusiness St.• PO Box 659• 970.878.4650Meeker MEEKER SANITATION, UTL, 528.00 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 4,079.93 AUTO PARTS OF CRAIG, CAP OTLY, 6,650.00 NetworkingOffice: 970-878-3664 Solutions Fax: 970-878-3415 Cell: 970-942-8524 Chip Repair Spray-In BedlinersPhil Mass MEEKER, TOWN OF, UTL, 3,378.35 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 17,791.09 AUTO TRUCK GRP, PRTS/ACCS, 956.97 [email protected] It’s not rocket science. Mike Mohr MIND SPRINGS HEALTH, PURCH SVCS, 7,541.57 AP PAYMENTS, 3,810.45 BEST DEAL SPRINGS, PRTS/ACCS, 143.53 MOON LAKE ELEC, UTL, 3,239.93 DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS FUND TOTAL 45,699.10 CANYON SYSTEMS, PRTS/ACCS, 1,730.25 MOUNTAIN RADIOLOGY, PURCH SVCS, 70.00 FUND: CAPITAL IMPROVMENT CO DIVISION OF OIL, PURCH SVCS, 140.00 Only 43% of people trust digital ads. MVB-VISA, SPPLY, 12,507.04 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT COLUMBINE FORD, PRTS/ACCS, 95.13 Farm Bureau Insurance Let people know what MOUNTAIN WEST INS, PURCH SVCS, 1,307.00 T-O ENGINEERS, M AP ENTLMNT, 2,557.30 GCR TIRES, TIRES, 4,793.36 FIREWOOD JONNY A. MURRY, SPPLY, 29.53 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TOTAL 2,557.30 GILBARCO, PURCH SVCS, 130.38 ● $165.0082 per% cord trust or $1.30/cf print. ● you have to offer. NICHOLS STORE, SPPLY, 72.00 FUND: USE TAX HONNEN EQUIP, CAP OTLY, 22,210.36 James ●A Assorted. Amick hardwoods ● NORMAN, ADAIR, PC MTNG, 50.00 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT KIMBALL MIDWEST, SPPLY, 372.42 43904 highway 13 Agent ● U Select, Load & Haul ● (located behind Make the power of print work for you Samuelson Hardware) NW CO CULTURAL, PURCH SVCS, 1,000.00 ALL TEMP SVCS, PURCH SVCS, 357.22 MASTER PETROLEUM, DIESEL, 10,798.97 [email protected] OVERTON RECY, PURCH SVCS, 400.00 CENTURYLINK-LND LN, MKR SFHS, 39.61 MCGUIRE AUTO, SPPLY, 3,505.82 970-878-0000Advertise here for just $15/week! LEE OVERTON, PC MTNG, 50.00 JOHNSON CONTROLS, PURCH SVCS, 86.00 MEEKER AUTO, ANTFRZ, 1,853.70 with your community newspaperHOURS:. PATHOLOGY GROUP, PURCH SVCS, 4,450.00 MOON LAKE ELEC, UTL, 267.96 MOON LAKE ELEC, UTL, 41.18 Sat. [email protected] Glass | 970.878.4017Auto Body ANNALISA PEARSON, SBDC, 644.60 MVB-VISA, SPPLY, 755.92 MVB-VISA, GAS, 259.83 733Email Main [email protected].• PO Box 659• Meeker or Chip Repair Spray-In Bedliners PITNEY BOWES RES, PURCH SVCS, 443.15 PITNEY BOWES RES, PURCH SVCS, 8.50 NORTHWEST AUTO, CAP OTLY, 2,353.25 Office: 970-878-3664635 E. Fax:Market 970-878-3415 St., Meeker Cell: 970-942-85249a-12p 970.878.4017 | [email protected] PRATER'S PLUMBING, PURCH SVCS, 1,605.00 RANGELY CHAMBER, RNGLY CHMBR, 2,888.06 OFFICE DEPOT, SPPLY, 82.38 call 970-878-4017 to get started. QUILL, SPPLY, 125.63 RANGELY, TOWN OF, UTL, 141.66 POWER EQUIP, RPR/MNTC, 276.68 RANCH WATCH, SPPLY, 1,090.00 RANGELY TRASH, UTL, 184.00 RANGELY AUTO, PRTS/ACCS, 3,138.57 RANGELY, TOWN OF, UTL, 1,265.22 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 66.17 RBC CLK/REC, PURCH SVCS, 23.49 RANGELY TRASH, UTL, 249.50 RB HERALD TIME, PURCH SVCS, 75.00 RESPOND FIRST AID, SPPLY, 48.42 Let people know what RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 701.76 U.S. FOODS, SPPLY, 3,700.33 RM MOBILE, PURCH SVCS, 1,127.50 FIREWOODRANGELY RBC CLRK/REC, PURCH SVCS, 100.00 WATT'S, NSIP FDS, 620.29 SAFELITE AUTO, PURCH SVCS, 282.50 ● $165.00 per cord or $1.30/cf ● RBC FAIR ASSOC, AWRD/PRZ, 225.00 WRMD, WRBR&PD RNGLY, 2,000.00 SAMUELSON'S, PRTS/ACCS, 16.30 ● Assorted hardwoods ● you have to offer. REED-JOSEPH INTERNAT, SPPLY, 235.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, SEVERSON SUPPLY, PRTS/ACCS, 856.05 ● U Select, Load & Haul ● RESPOND FIRST AID, SPPLY, 60.43 1,838.12 STEWART WELDING, CAP OTLY, 1,300.00 BRENTON SERVICE COMPANY RICHARDSON, FAIN, PURCH SVCS, 360.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, UNITED SUPPLY, PRTS/ACCS, 210.42 AdvertiseTargeted here advertising for just $15/week! for your RB HERALD TIME, PURCH SVCS, 297.10 3,449.55 VALLEY HARDWARE, PRTS/ACCS, 70.04 Electrical • Refrigeration • HeatingHOURS: SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 654.04 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 768.38 VERMEER SALES, PRTS/ACCS, 373.03 Cooling • HVAC • Appliance RepairSat. target market. SHULTS, TERA, PURCH SVCS, 223.00 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 2,541.12 VICTORY MOTORS, CAP OTLY, 26,750.00 [email protected] | 970.878.4017 SIDWELL COMP, PURCH SVCS, 160.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 9,516.65 WAGNER EQUIP, RPR/MNTC, 2,444.02 635 E. Market St., Meeker 9a-12p STAPLES, SPPLY, 873.76 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTR, WAGE ASNMT, WATT'S, SPPLY, 5.87 24 HOUR SERVICE Advertise here for just $15/week! SYMBOLARTS, PURCH SVCS, 512.75 420.00 WESTERN IMPLEMENT, PRTS/ACCS, 366.37 TRITON ENVIRO, SPPLY, 199.74 USE TAX FUND TOTAL 29,724.54 WREA, UTL, 301.17 Commercial • Residential • Industrial [email protected] | 970.878.4017 TURNKEY CORRECTIONS, SPPLY, 14.90 FUND: SOLID WASTE US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, 970-629-3605 • 970-439-5025 PO BOX 720, MEEKER, CO 81641 UNION TELEPHONE, PURCH SVCS, 361.23 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT 2,025.25 RANGELY303 W. Main St., Rangely US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, WTR STDY, 7,707.00 ACZ LAB, PURCH SVCS, 125.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 1,906.83 CDPHE, ST FED LF, 4,864.75 4,535.39 VALUE WEST, PURCH SVCS, 4,520.00 TYLER PIPER, PURCH SVCS, 250.00 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 888.00 VOIANCE LANGUAGE, PURCH SVCS, 50.00 PITNEY BOWES RES, PURCH SVCS, 10.45 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 3,920.24 Stewart Welding JOHN WALLS, PURCH SVCS, 236.52 REDI SERVICES, PURCH SVCS, 60.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, OurOurBRENTON readers readersSERVICE CareOMPANY 98 County Road 46 WATT'S, SPPLY, 1,151.85 SOUDER, MILLER, CLSR/POS, 5,328.01 10,467.76 Electrical • Refrigeration • Heating WR BAKERY, PURCH SVCS, 485.00 UNION TELEPHONE, PURCH SVCS, 56.28 FLEET FUND TOTAL 110,767.26 your customers! • Trailer Axles & Accessories • WR DIST, SPPLY, 253.00 WR DIST, PURCH SVCS, 15.00 Total: $ 1,102,145.28 yourCooling customers! • HVAC • Appliance Repair 24 - Hour Service on Welding & Machine Work WREA, UTL, 13,388.52 WREA, UTL, 159.27 Published: October 22, 2020 Reflex Spray On Bedliner Dealer US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, Rio Blanco Herald Times AdvertiseAdvertise 24here here HOUR for for just SERVICEjust $15/week! $15/week! 28,165.93 1,153.12 Certified Oilfield Welders US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, [email protected] • Residential | 970.878.4017 • Industrial Ed Stewart: 675-2063 53,212.88 1,965.74 [email protected] | 970.878.4017 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 460.00 MEEKER PO BOX970-629-3605 720, MEEKER, • 970-439-5025 CO 81641 SHOP PHONE: 675-8720 11,489.99 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 1,129.00 303 W. Main St., Rangely GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 33,651.51 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 5,121.30 SCHOOL COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, SOLID WASTE FUND TOTAL 20,697.92 DISTRICT 114,834.62 FUND: WEED & PEST FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTR, WAGE ASNMT, VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT RE-1 Stewart Welding 1,012.69 4 M RANCH, CHEM SALES, 1,254.96 RIOOur BLANCO readers areCOUNTY 98 County Road 46 GENERAL FUND TOTAL 410,304.50 COULTER AVIATION, MSQTO CNTRL, 17,696.50 Employment Opportunities FUND: CAPITAL EXPEND ELDER WEED, WEED CNTRL, 5,999.11 your customers! • Trailer Axles & Accessories • VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT JULIUS AG, WEED CNTRL, 26,915.00 District 24 - Hour Service on Welding & Machine Work EMC PLUMBING, R AP, 4,110.05 MVB-VISA, SPPLY, 356.85 Reflex Spray On Bedliner Dealer MEEKER AUTO, MNTC, 78.11 OSBORN INDUST, WEED CNTRL, 32,922.50 · Food Service Cook Advertise here for just $15/week! Critters R Us Pest Control CAPITAL EXPEND FUND TOTAL 4,188.16 PITNEY BOWES RES, PURCH SVCS, 6.75 This position will remain open until CertifiedPersonal/Livestock & Oilfield Property Protection Welders | Wildlife Enhancement & Animal Exlusion Systems FUND: ROAD & BRIDGE filled. Successful applicants will begin immediately. EdBUGS, Stewart: BED BUGS, 675-2063Serving Solutions to Your [email protected] | 970.878.4017 North West, Western, SHOPFLIES, SPIDERS PHONE: & 675-8720 Pest & Nuisance Central Colorado, MEEKER Wildlife Problems ADA/EOE KEVIN AMACK, AGENT CRITTERS Southwest Wyoming SCHOOL PIONEERS MEDICAL Subject to change at any time! & More Member Colorado Wildlife Mice, bats, birds, beavers, l Control Operators Association DISTRICT For details and an application, please squirrels, skunks, raccoons, CENTER Rangely Meeker 970-824-5505 Insured, Licensed by the With the growth of Pioneers Medical Center & Colorado visit our website at Meeker.k12.co.us voles, snakes & more! RE-1 675-5455 878-4036 Cell 970-620-1454 Colorado Department of Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Spine, we are or Meeker School District Administration RIO BLANCO COUNTY Agriculture #14056 excited to fill the following positions: at 555 Garfield St., Meeker, CO School Bus FULL TIME (Eligible for Benefits) Route/Activity/Substitute Driver 970-878-9040 ELECTRICAL WORK •Staff Accountant (Healthcare Critters R Us Pest Control Experience) Personal/LivestockOF & Property Protection ALL | Wildlife KINDS Enhancement & Animal Exlusion Systems •Surgical Services Director Meeker School District Re-1 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL •RN Care Coordinator is seeking individuals to drive a BUGS, BED BUGS, Serving Solutions to Your YOUR LOCALLY OWNED North West, Western, •Nurse Practitioner school bus route and activity trips FLIES, SPIDERS & Pest & Nuisance •MRI Technologist HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER Central Colorado,DUCEY’S beginning with the 2020-2021 KEVIN AMACK, AGENT CRITTERS Wildlife Problems •Family Practice Physician school year. While it is preferred 345 7th Street Southwest WyomingELECTRIC •EVS Technicians & More Member Colorado Wildlife Mice, bats, birds, beavers, that applicants hold a current Meeker,l CO 81641 Control Operators Association •Patient Care Tech/CNA squirrels,739 skunks, East Mainraccoons, Street, Rangely • 563 Market Street, Meeker CDL Class B P2S license, the dis- Your Locally-ownedRangely Internet Meeker Service Provider 970-824-5505 Insured, Licensed by the •RN/LPN 970-878-4421 voles,675-8368 snakes & more! • Alan Ducey • 878-4144 trict will train approved appli- Cell 970-620-1454 Colorado Department of •MLT/ML–Lab Shifts MeekerWWW.CIMARRONTELECOMMUNICATIONS.COM675-5455 & Rangely (970)878-4421878-4036 24-HOUR SERVICE Agriculture #14056 •Stock & Receiving Clerk cants in obtaining this license. • For job requirements, details MANAGEMENT •CNA Class 11/2 - 11/3 and an application, please visit MOUNTAIN ELECTRICAL WORK PRN: For a complete list of all Meeker.k12.co.us or Meeker The HT is nowYOUR offering: WEED Joe Fennessy School District Administration, WEED our PRN Positions, please visit our ROCKY OFYour ALL Local KINDS Attorney wesbite. 555 Garfield St., Meeker, CO. 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Meeker, Colo., 81641 970-878-9040 (970)675-5656Meeker, CO 81641 739 East Main Street, Rangely • 563 Market Street, Meeker www.pioneershospital.org Text 970-220-2529 Select any option970-878-4421 you need or choose a675-8368 [email protected] • Alan Ducey • 878-4144 STERILANTSWWW.CIMARRONTELECOMMUNICATIONS.COM & FALL WEED CONTROL GUARANTEED THRU 2021 24-HOUR SERVICE Call or email to set up a FREE consultation! Colorado Statewide Classified Advertising [email protected] or 970.878.4017 Network BOARDS AND The HT is now offering: To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado COMMISSIONS newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or Volunteer Opportunities Graphic design, Print and Digital Campaigns, Ad Design, Social Media call Colorado Press Association Network at 303-571-5117. The following Board has a position Management, SEO, Branding, Brand Strategy, Logos, Video, Signage, WANTED COLORADO PRESS available. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SALE RENTALS: MEEKER RENTALS: RANGELY Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Storage units for rent in Meeker. Rangely Duplex for Rent 1 or 2 bedroom The 2020 Annual Craft & Gift Show will SAFEHOUSE Veterans Service Officer - Joe Dungan, Gently used Woodland wood-burning Rocky Mountain Storage duplex -Newly remodeled & landscaped. be Friday, Nov. 6 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM If you are being abused physically or Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County stove–$300 Will deliver to your 1251 Market St. Please contact Rodney 970-462-6538 or and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite Meeker-area driveway. 970-220-2228. 10x10 $50 per mo Sandy 970-462-6459. PM at the RBC Fairgrounds. Please email: confidential shelter and help. 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. 5x10 $40 per mo [email protected] or call 878-3131 Fax 878-9581. Rangely: Veterans Service 970-878-3700 Michelle Weston at 970-878-5563 to request a Officer - Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 registration form. Booth space is $40. p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy HOMES: MEEKER WANTED 10/1-10/29 New Eden Pregnancy Care Services - 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home. CLEAN REMODELED 2BD apartments, in- pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, 108 acres, log home, 3 BDR/1.75BA, house laundry, storage units available, close WANTED: TRAVEL TRAILER guidance by trained volunteers, classes on cistern, barn, shop, set up for horses/cows, to shopping and the downtown area & more. Must have two comfy beds and functioning Rangely Victim Services: An open door pregnancy and child care, post-abortion 4 miles west of town. Call for info. $625 per month. Western Exposures Realty heat, no water required. Pick up Nov. 5, return for the protection and care of abused and support, referrals. AUCTIONS 970-756-0718. 10/8-11/5 LLC (970) 321-2777. Nov. 13. Park near Ernie Howard Gulch just battered persons. Non-emergency call Meeker: Thursdays, Noon to 5 p.m., 345 Main south of White River City. Close to Meeker and 629-9691. Emergencies call 911. Providing Street, Meeker. Email: newedenpcs@gmail. Estate Auction Rangely. Very experienced winter driver with a AVAILABLE NOW: Beautiful retail space assistance for victims of violent crimes. com or (970)878-5117 Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. MISCELLANEOUS 2013 Ford F350 Powerstroke. Call 509-348- downtown at 6th and Main in the historic Rangely: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 925 West 1st Street, Craig, Colorado #629 0863 or email [email protected] Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 219 Sunset (go north at water plant) ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING Can’t Hugus Building. Call 970-878-4138 for details. 10/8-10/15 AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics Avenue Rangely. Email: newedenrangely@ 1995 16'x76' mobile home, 8'x10' storage get a metal part? We can make all kinds of STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 gmail.com or (970) 675-2300. All services shed, 2 cars, job box, lots of tools of all parts. We have CNC Machine equipment, p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy’s Episcopal are confidential. kinds, furniture, kitchen items, pretty nice lathe and tooling to do the job. Contact YARD SALES Church, Rangely. security system 2 screens 4 cameras, guns, Phil at Family Automotive and Machine. Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. and more. This is a hoarder auction - items (970)878-5606. RENTALS: RANGELY RBC | Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al-Anon stashed 5' tall. There will be treasure MOVING SALE Veterans may be eligible for mileage info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970. found. For more info, call Steve Claypoole. reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA SILVER SAGE RV PARK RV 10 E. Market Street (Meeker) Friday, Women’s NA/AA meetings, Monday 1:30 p.m., CP Auction Service 970-260-5577. www. RENTALS: MEEKER 314 E. Main Street. 10/23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, medical care. If you do not currently receive cpauction.com "Call us about a sale for you" St. Timothy’s. RV Spaces for rent. 10/24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Furniture, camping, VA travel compensation please contact the 10/22-10/29 Commercial office space available in Hugus tools, Halloween costumes, clothing, snow Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138. Managers: Dan & Debbie Shadlow SCHOOL BUS FOR SALE BY BID Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, 970-878-9695. (970)675-2259 or cell: (253)222-3261 or blower, mower, etc. 2004 International Bluebird diesel bus Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, 970-878-9690. Travel ELDER CARE SERVICES (253)222-3469 Call Meeker School District Bus garage for compensation is made possible through the SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA apartments available more information. 878-9080. Veterans Trust Fund Grant and VFW Post 5843. immediately. Owner pays trash, sewer, water Bids will be accepted until October 29, 2020 –1 and heating. Coin operated laundry on-site. p.m. and will be opened at that time. Send bids HHHHH $550/$600 monthly. 970-756-4895. to Meeker School District, box 1089, Meeker, Western Slope In-Home Care INFORMED CITIZENS ARE THE BEST CITIZNES CO, 81641. Meeker School district reserves RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets www.westernslopehomecare.com the right to refuse any or all bids. 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and 970-878-7008 House for rent. $700 mo + utilities. NS, no cats, READ YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER. Park, Meeker. small dogs okay. 970-390-2519

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Ranch with lots of irrigation water, Sanderson Hills Lots – Great building NEW MOIAED SELLERS CABIN #2 AND #3 meadows, gravel, pond and White River sites! REDUCED! $28,000/ea. 763 12th St. 410 Cleeland St. 1947 1959 CR 12 Meeker, Colorado frontage west of Meeker. $900,000. Call COMMERCIAL FOR SALE IN MEEKER for details! Bear Mountain Inn-Income producing Bed&Breakfast w/Apartment Unit+Beautiful Yard.....$600,000 970-878-4715 680 Water St., Meeker – 19 Unit 73209 Hwy 64 - 11.02 ac w/updated 5BD|2BA|2,032 SF home, good well, heated shop+views...$419,999 NEW! 10,225 steel shop building with 14’ Apartment Complex that is approved for OH Doors on 25.185 acres west of Meeker. 410 Cleveland St - 2BD|1.75BA|1,732 SF home with nice views, privacy, storage+Lg. garden.....$270,000 [email protected] condominiums. 4 Lots with storage units, 763 12th St-Newly updated 5BD|2BA|1,976SF home w/fresh paint, kitchen cabinets+flooring.$250,000 Could be a part of great shop house. Has well www.backcountryrealty.com common areas and park with access to the 1947 CR 12 - 3BD|1BA Log cabin with vaulted ceiling and fishing access on the White River....$250,000 water. $600,000. Call for details! White River. $1,200,000. 1959 CR 12 - 3BD|1BA Log cabin offering a rustic charm, fishing, BLM+Forest access nearby..$250,000 Member of Craig Board of Realtors & Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Ranch for sale on Strawberry Creek - Providing International Exposure of Our Listings Since 1997! 975 Market St. – Commercial Property 1042 Park Ave - Classic 2 story 3BD|1BA|2,340 SF home w/ rustic barn, 3 Lg. lots+fruit trees...$195,000 Adjoins BLM, some alfalfa and oat fields, located on prime corner location on 1021 Main St...... SALE PENDING FOR SALE – MEEKER AREA: home workshop, new large metal building, Highway 13. $200,000. SALE PENDING! 1346 Sage Ridge Rd...... SALE PENDING barn and arena. Great location and outstand- Commercial Building on Highway 13 10 E Market St...... SALE PENDING *NEW! 6500 CR 7- 4 BR, 2 BA home on 2 Acres, 8 miles NW. $305,000 ing views! Realtor owned. Call for details! going through Meeker with 4 lots. Very 660 3rd St...... SALE PENDING ...... SOLD *NEW! Lots in Rangely- Several 6 & 8 acre lots, one 43 acre lot, on Hwy 64 in east Rangely. Residential, Ag., or 1001 County Rd. 36, Meeker - 145± nice building, fenced-in area in back, small 1085 Pinyon St Comm/Ind. Call for map and prices. 1085 Main St...... SOLD acre ranch with 4 BD/3BA home, metal garage. Realtor owned. $395,000. *2101 Meath Dr.- 35 acres in Little Beaver Estates 8 miles east of Meeker. Good pasture. Great views. $89,900. 112 Main St...... SOLD *1751 Bright Water Lane- 39 Acres with White River, irrigated hay meadow, and great home sites. 5,000 sq ft barn with All advertising is subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice. 738 5th St...... SOLD power, septic & cistern. Borders BLM. 14 miles west off of Hwy 64. Great hunting area. $375,000. SOLD! 880 Cleveland St...... SOLD *5807 CR 7- Vacant 20 acre parcel, 9 mi. North, on Strawberry Creek. $75,000. SALE PENDING! 600+610 Garfield St...... SOLD *395 6th St.- Residential/Commercial corner lot near post office. 2 story, 4 BR, 2 BA, beautiful hard wood floors, All advertising is subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice. FOR SALE IN RANGELY basement. Previously used as offices, retail and residential. Great location. $225,000 SOLD! NEW 1511 La Mesa Cir - This charming 1,628± sq.ft. Home includes 3BD|2BA, has both living room and family room, beautiful finishes Experience And Expertise Make All The Difference. throughout, large fenced-in back yard with mature trees, plus an PRICE REDUCED 1033 W. Market St. Meeker, CO ONEA MILLER ~ Broker oversized two-car garage with built-in shelving...... ▼$230,000 Call Steve Wix - Meeker Native, serving buyers & sellers in the 1511 La Mesa Cir. Meeker area since 1980. Cell 970-629-9990. www.westernexposures.com [email protected] 2534 E. Main St...... SOLD 970.878.5877 970-321-2777 Give me a call and visit web sites at: www.backcountryrealty.com and www.realtor.com Alex Plumb - Owner/Broker 970-420-8076 [email protected] Mallari Arnold - Associate Broker 970-420-0585 Connect with buyers and sellers in the HT Real Estate Corner! [email protected] Email [email protected] or call 970.878.4017 Your Trusted Source for Anything and Everything Real Estate

Sleepy Cat Ranch - 40± Acres, Lodge & Riverfront ...... $7,900,000 431 E. Market St. - 22± Acres, Shop, Office, Living Quarters . . . . . $549,000 7.46 Acres, E. Market St. - Highway Frontage, Great Traffic ...... $249,000 1157 Rd. 57 - Riverfront, Meadows and Home ...... $2,290,000 1036 Lance Cir...... PENDING 815 Sulphur Cr...... PENDING 2204 Rd. 7 - 618 Acres, 2 Homes, Shop, Grazing Permit ...... $1,660,000 45304 Hwy. 13 ...... PENDING 870 4th St...... PENDING 40± Unencumbered Acres - 1,449’ Riverfront ...... $1,650,000 1159 Mimi Cir...... PENDING 767 Main St...... PENDING Elk Creek Ranch Lot - Exclusive Fishing & Amenities ...... $1,600,000 29± Acres Up Rd. 8 - Valley Views, Building Area, Fishing . . . . . $299,000 109 Market St. - 1/2 Acre, Corner Lot, Highly Visible ...... $175,000 Elk Mountain Inn - 21 rooms, Bar, Restaurant, Courtyard ...... $975,000 Top of 6th St. - 8 .5± Acres, Room to Build Your Dream Home . . . . $299,000 1105 & 1107 Market St. - Corner Lot, Commercial Opportunity ...... $129,000 Suzan Pelloni 1986 Rd. 41 - 640 Acres, Hunting & Grazing ...... $879,000 55 E. Garfield St. - Immaculate 3+BD/2BA, 2 Car Garage, Large Lot . . . . $291,000 2 Sage Hills Lots - Panoramas, Build Your Dream Home ...... $59,000 223 8th St. - Wyatt’s Sports Center and Attached Residence . . . . . $775,000 760 3rd St...... PENDING Ridge Estates Subdivision - 20 Rural Residential Lots . . Starting at $45,000 970.623.2900 658± Acres, Rd. 143 - North of RB Lake, Hunt Unit 11 ...... $660,000 950 Cleveland St...... PENDING 2 Vacant Lots, Andrea Cir. - Great Views ...... $29,000 each [email protected] 319± Acres, Rd. 77 - Colorow Cabin, Well, Grazing Permit . . . . . $640,000 15± Acres - HWY 13 & Rd . 33-Barn, Power, Water Rights, Alfalfa, Room to Build . . . . $249,000 View listings online: SuzanPelloni.Realtor - assisting buyers & sellers in all price ranges throughout rio blanco county -