Serving Rio Blanco County Since 1885 w Vol. 135, No. 50 w July 16, 2020 w ht1885.com w $100 RBC reports 6th confirmed case of coronavirus Four considered recovered By HT STAFF [email protected] Personal RBC I Rio Blanco County responsibility Public Health confirmed the county’s sixth positive case of COVID-19 Monday, July 13. protects Out of the six positives, four public health are considered recovered. The first case was confirmed in April, 1. Beware of and the additional five, all in the misinformation. last month. County health urges citizens 2. Don't share to continue to be vigilant in social misinformation. distancing, hand washing and wearing face coverings in public. 3. Frequently wash KARI BRENNAN COURTESY PHOTO Currently the county is still in your hands with soap Multiple fires were reported Monday and Tuesday after a string of thunderstorms went through. Stage 1 fire restrictions were Phase 2 of the state’s public health enacted on Wednesday and will remain in place. and water for at least orders, the most recent variation 20 seconds. of which is titled Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors. 4. Cover your coughs In order to move into the third and sneezes. Type 2 Incident Management Team phase of reopening — Protect Our Neighbors — counties must meet 5. Don't touch your required metrics demonstrating eyes, nose or mouth their ability control the pandemic assumes command of multiple fires in their communities. with unwashed Rio Blanco County meets most hands. of those metrics, and it’s expected 6. Make or buy a By NIKI TURNER The Stewart fire was at 103 everything will be in place by the [email protected] acres 20 miles southwest of end of July to move into Phase 3. cloth face covering, Meeker off Piceance Creek. It’s In Phase 3, according to the order, or wear a bandana or RBC I A Type 2 Rocky also 0% contained and light- “Counties that are certified will scarf over your face Mountain Incident Management ning-caused. For both these be able to devise their own plans in public. Wash it Blue Team assumed command fires, structure protection has within the authorized Protect Our frequently. of the Fawn Creek, Stewart and been a priority. Neighbors framework, which al Wolf fires on July 15 in response The Wolf fire is also south- lows for up to 50% opening of 7. Stay home if you're to a request from the Bureau of west of Meeker. It was reported all sectors and activities not to sick. Land Management for mutual July 14, and by Wednesday had exceed 500 people, maintaining aid and the increased complexity burned 300 acres and was 0% social distancing. Different parts 8. Follow self- and size of the three fires. There contained and lightning-caused. of the state will be at different isolation and were multiple starts, single-tree Ground and air attack by phases of opening, based on local fires and smoke reports on July multiple agencies are being uti- conditions and capabilities.” self-quarantine 13 and 14. lized on all three fires, which Individuals and businesses procedures if you're As of Tuesday evening, are all burning in pinyon and should review the documenta- sick or around the Fawn Creek fire was at juniper. tion at covid19.colorado.gov for someone who is sick. 2,459 acres, 0% contained in Smaller fires have also been industry-specific guidelines. juniper and pinyon. The light- reported in the county. Meeker: 970-878-9520 9. Clean high touch ning-caused fire is 20 miles County roads 68 and 87 are Rangely: 970-878-9525 surfaces. southwest of Meeker off County closed to allow for fire crews Please visit www.rbc.us for Road 29. and safety. more information. 10. Remain calm.

KARI BRENNAN COURTESY PHOTO By Wednesday, the Fawn Creek fire was at more than 2,400 acres and the Wolf fire was at 300 acres, with 0% containment. Stage 1 fire restrictions ORTHO OPENING ... now in effect in RBC By HT STAFF three feet in diameter that is bar- [email protected] ren or cleared of all flammable materials. RBC I After multiple wild- n Operating a chainsaw with- land fires ignited early this out a USDA or SAE approved week, Rio Blanco County Sheriff spark arrestor properly installed Anthony Mazzola issued an and working, a chemical fire order Tuesday enacting stage 1 extinguisher of not less than 8 fire restrictions beginning July ounces capacity by weight, and 15 and effective until rescinded one round point shovel with an for Bureau of Land Management- overall length of at least 36 inch- administered lands, unincorporat- es. ed and private lands in the county. n Using a welder, either arc The order follows White River or gas, or operating acetylene National Forest's stage 1 fire ban or other torch with open flame, enacted last week. except in cleared areas of at least In stage 1 fire restrictions, 10 feet in diameter with a chem- the following activities are pro- ical pressurized fire extinguisher hibited: of not less than 8 ounces capacity. n Building, maintaining, n Using exploding targets. attending or using a fire or camp- Exemptions to the ban include fire except within agency-provid- persons with a written permit spe- CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO ed fire grates at developed rec- cifically authorizing the activity, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics officially opened last Wednesday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours reation sites. Devices using gas, persons conducting activities in of the site. The expansion of Pioneers Medical Center adds new clinical space, two operating rooms, three jellied petroleum, or pressurized those designated areas where the recovery rooms and six inpatient hospital rooms, and allows orthopedic patients to be kept separate from liquid fuel are permitted. activity is specifically authorized the rest of the hospital. While the hospital has been offering knee and hip joint replacements and revisions, n Smoking, except in an by written posted notice; and the expansion allows the facility to provide shoulder, hand and upper extremity, spine and sports medicine enclosed vehicle or building, organized rescue or firefighting care. The total capital investment in the new facility is more than $12 million, according to a press release a developed recreation site, or forces in the performance of an from the hospital’s Chief Communications Officer Margie Joy. while stopped in an area at least official duty. READY TO HIT YOUR Saturday: 90s/50s TARGET MARKET? Let hunters know what you have to offer with the 2020 Northwest Colorado Hunting Guide. Reserve your space today! Sunday: 90s/50s Propane Sales for the White River Valley www.wrenergy.com • 233 6th St., Meeker • 878-9876 Email [email protected] or call 970-220-2228. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2A NEWS Thursday, July 16, 2020 DROUGHT REPORT ... Commissioners consider term limits for some county officials By NIKI TURNER work session — before address- Todd Starr, the board agreed [email protected] ing a resolution in the regular to move forward with putting meeting — a county hiring the term limit question on the RBC I OHV users will freeze in light of projections ballot for each elected county likely be pleased to hear that of decreased revenue. Some official: commissioners, clerk the Rio Blanco County Board positions, they agreed, have and recorder, assessor, treasur- of Commissioners and the U.S. to be filled because of safety er, surveyor, coroner and sher- Forest Service are considering issues, but giving the board an iff. Commissioner Rector said opening the Buford/New Castle opportunity to weigh in on new he wanted the surveyor and Road to OHV use. hires was something they all coroner excluded. Woodruff The road, which connects agreed on. said each elected office should Buford with New Castle across TERM LIMITS have the opportunity to explain a section of the Flat Tops, is Resident Mike Sizemore, in to the public why their posi- managed by the U.S. Forest public comment, revisited the tion requires specialized train- Service under a travel manage- idea of term limits for elected ing and skills and should be ment plan written in 2011. It’s county officials, a topic he pre- exempt from term limits. currently open to full-size vehi- sented back in 2018. Current Commissioner Gary Moyer cles, motorcycles and snowmo- state statutes do not allow cit- asked if the ballot measure biles, but not OHV or UTV use. izens to petition county-level could be retroactive. The 2011 travel plan indicated questions onto the ballot. “In my opinion, eight years safety concerns on the road. Sizemore pointed out that is enough, and sometimes it’s “Letters of support would some counties have term limits too long,” Sizemore agreed. open a review to see if we on some elected officials, but “There would be some real can mitigate those concerns,” not on others. He specifically legal hurdles,” with applying District Manager Curtis Keetch mentioned the sheriff’s office, term limits retroactively, Starr said. which “has a lot of power” in said. “If it was approved in The travel plan was put in counties. the November 2021 election, place before Rio Blanco County Only about a quarter of those commissioners [officials] opened roads to OHV use, Colorado’s 64 counties have sworn in to office, that would which is a significant change term limits. The argument be their first term governed by that would warrant review. At made for no term limits on the term limits.” a minimum, additional signage elected offices that require spe- The deadline for adding would be required. cialized skills is that in small a question to the November “It’s hard to know what counties, finding people with ballot is Sept. 4. The board the capacity is going to be up that skill set is difficult. The directed staff to begin drafting there. Meeker has been discov- argument for term limits is the ballot questions to be dis- ered now and that’s going to that people take advantage of cussed in two weeks at the next continue,” Keetch said, adding good-paying county jobs with Meeker meeting. that the road receives signifi- benefits to become career pol- RIVER DISTRICT cant traffic and is a “pretty vital iticians. UPDATE link” to the Flat Tops loop. The HT conducted an infor- The commissioners heard Because of staffing and bud- mal poll in 2018 in response an update from Andy Mueller, get constraints, the timeline is to the term limit discussion. Colorado River District gener- uncertain, but the RBC commis- At that time, 52% said they al manager, and board member sioners agreed to provide a let- were not in favor of term lim- Alden VandenBrink. Mueller ter of support, and Commission its. Comments received echoed said the District, to which RBC Chair Jeff Rector said he would the argument that most county contributes about $200,000 a seek one from Garfield County elected officials have special- year, supports the White River DROUGHTMONITOR.UNL.EDU PHOTO Commissioners as well. ized training and qualifica- Storage Project (Wolf Creek Things are abnormally dry here, but not as severe as conditions in Southern Colorado. HIRING FREEZE tions, and that term-limiting Reservoir), and is working The board discussed in a them would put the county at a to represent the needs of Rio disadvantage. Others said only Blanco County in the face of the commissioners should be some Front Range opposition term-limited. to “allegedly controversial According to the National questions.” Association of Counties MANAGING (NACO), “in 1994, the state COMMISSIONERS of Colorado amended the State PLAN Constitution to impose term In the regular meeting, limits on all county officials, the commissioners voted to giving individual counties the rescind a 2019 resolution that option to vote to remove them established a “managing com- later if they saw fit.” In 1999, missioner” plan that assigned Rio Blanco County voters oversight of county depart- opted to remove term limits for ments to individual commis- all elected county officials. A sioners in lieu of having a NACO report on the history of county manager or adminis- term limits (https://www.naco. trator. org/sites/default/files/docu- Rector and Commissioner ments/County%20Term%20 Si Woodruff both said they’d Limits.pdf) said in the years heard from staff that the pro- that followed, “Rural counties gram wasn’t working well found it necessary to consider and was “causing dissension,” repealing term limits because although they all agreed, along they discovered that there were with staff, that it helped stream- not enough qualified candi- line the annual budget process. dates either running or willing Starr said the commission- to run for office.” ers could rescind the reso- It’s up to the commissioners lution, and then revise it to to determine whether the term have individual commissioners limit question is added to the work with specific department November ballot. After con- heads only for budget planning ferring with County Attorney purposes. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, July 16, 2020 NEWS 3A NEWS BRIEFS FEELING GREEN ... Stockgrowers fair barbecue canceled RBC | After much thought and consideration to the potential risks associated with COVID-19 the Stockgrowers' Association events committee has made the tough decision not to have a barbecue during the county fair this year. Please stay tuned for another fundraising opportunity later in the year! Thank you for Slimy green gunk has your understanding. begun to coat the bot- tom of the White River Save money with CNCC course bundles again this year. RBC | Some of the most popular topics have been bundled to Filamentous green save you money and make enrollment even easier. When you buy algae, also known as a bundle you’ll have the opportunity to choose when to start each cladophora or the more poetic 'rock snot', has class — take one after another or space them out — during check been a recurrent issue out. 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CNCC financial assistance for seniors CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO MEEKER | Senior citizens residing in Meeker and in Moffat County are able to try new non credit online classes this summer for 50% off. You must be 62 years old or older and able to prove you live in Meeker to qualify for funds provided by a Fairfield Foundation Grant. Moffat County residents 55 and older qualify as a result of funding provided by the Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Board. Funding is limited and available first-come-first served. To take advantage of this opportunity: 1. Select the classes you’d like to take by visiting: https://www. ed2go.com/cncc-enrichment/ 2. Before you check out, email [email protected] or call 970-824-1109 to arrange to pay your share of the class fee/s. 3. Once payment is received we’ll provide you with a passcode to complete your class registration. Hundreds of online classes offer a little something for everyone. Learn something new, before grant dollars run out! CNCC needs fall instructors, class ideas RANGELY | We're looking for new, fresh class ideas for our community programs. If there's a class, workshop, study club or other learning opportunity you would like to teach or something new that you’d like to try, then we want to hear from you! Our Workforce Training and Community Programs instructors do not need to have a degree. Send us your ideas by July 24 by completing the form at: https://bit.ly/cncc-ClassRequest

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GUEST COLUMN: LOOSE ENDS EDITOR’S COLUMN Keep your distance, go the distance By DOLLY VISCARDI months. droplets of saliva. The spread of Special to the HT The divisive political debates this pandemic is due to the fact 50/50 simply exacerbate the fear and that many people have COVID-19 RBC I There are two phrases create the divisive atmosphere we without knowledge of their own whose usage never seemed more are all experiencing. This is when infection. By NIKI TURNER growing tomatoes, making masks, getting outside, appropriate. Keep your distance and we are no longer able to work Our absorption of this [email protected] meditation, etc. For others, comfort seems to be go the distance are important in any together. The experience of the information has not spread as fast found in the land of denial and avoidance, kind of conversation about the pandemic. cities should be enough evidence as the virus itself. It is fine to move arring some additional like hiding and hoping the monster won’t find you The use of masks and staying at for all of us. The great number of forward slowly taking all of the 2020 disaster, the Vol. if it can’t see you. least six feet away from each other states reporting daily death counts precautions that have proved to be B135, Issue 50 of the Rio It doesn’t help that we’re all drowning in a sea continue to be essential to avoid the and the close watch on the previous successful across our country, as Blanco Herald Times will come of misinformation and disinformation, and that spread of COVID-19. epicenters who spiked such high well as the world, but we all must be out on my 50th birthday. Lord concrete answers are hard to come by. Today’s One might think that the time- numbers indicate that the three willing to collaborate continually. willing, we won’t have any ran- recommendation could either be tomorrow’s man- honored western tradition of important elements of keeping the No matter in what section of the dom pages from last year sup- dated requirement or next week’s never-mind we giving everyone their own space coronavirus away remain mask country we reside, or whether it is planting this week’s pages (that made a mistake. The best we can do is try to be would appear to be an advantage. wearing, maintaining proper social a rural or urban area, we cannot was last week), but given the way this year is going kind, try not to lose our tempers, and try to give Unfortunately it is not. Individual distance for both inside and outside let our guard down. I have been so is anything off the table? people space — masked or unmasked (give the interpretation seems to take locations and washing with soap proud of Meeker's small businesses Times are tough. I think we can all agree on that unmasked even more space). precedence over the facts. So many and water frequently. that continue to have the sign on even if we disagree on why, or who is to blame, or Meanwhile, thank you to the Town of Meeker of us decry the appearance of what New York's daily battle has taken their doors about wearing masks how to fix it. Besides facing a virus that seems to for putting in vertical parking on our block. we perceive as "fake news.” It is a turn recently with one day's report and keeping the proper social arbitrarily kill its victims — Tuesday I heard about Hopefully, those extra spaces will be a benefit unfortunate that we accept those of no deaths from coronavirus. My distance. The businesses that noted a 103-year-old who survived COVID-19 and got when we have events and festivals downtown. reports when they are covered by latest conversations with my rural the number of customers allowed word last weekend that a friend’s daughter lost her If you haven’t checked out the new banners on the invisible cloak of the word fact. friends who walk daily and are not in the space at one time was also 13-year-old best friend to the virus — we are tee- the Main Street light poles yet, you need to do that. Vague statistical references are faced with the hordes of people essential information. I hope we all tering on the edge of a social and economic crisis The new banners were designed by our Meeker referred to as facts, when there riding bikes, running, pushing continue to practice that old western the likes of which few have seen in their lifetimes. High School artists and are impressive. Our high seems to be no accountability or strollers, or walking tells me that tradition of giving everyone a wide We’re all uncertain and afraid right now. And school art program is something of which we verifiability. I find it reprehensible so many of us refuse to believe berth as we go about our daily that is making most of us cranky. For some, should be proud. Congratulations to the artists and that the meaning of this word has that the main point of wearing a errands. Keep your distance! comfort is found in little things — baking bread, to art instructor Ben Quinn. been diluted over the past few mask is to protect others from our MILLENNIAL MUSINGS

or negative, and with those 52,000 data points, they are really, really good media accounts, too. I have a lot more energy and motivation when I'm at figuring out what will push your buttons … and make you push theirs. not participating in the “rat race” of endless sharing and one-upping. The vast majority of the time, a “scrolling binge” left me feeling even Playing the piano because it’s fun, not to take a video for Instagram. Un-zombied worse than when I had started. But instead of getting off the platform Exercising because I want to, not because I need a sweaty selfie to prove like a rational human, I’d dig in even deeper. Why? My best guess was my mettle. Traveling without hourly photo ops to make everyone else because I subconsciously wanted the feel-good dopamine hits that came jealous of how “amazing” my life is, a life I had ironically checked out By CAITLIN WALKER with each little red notification bubble. They’d provide a tiny bit of relief, from in favor of an iPhone screen. [email protected] but my overall emotional trajectory would still be in a nosedive, and the And the TV shows I was missing while scrolling my phone have vicious cycle would continue until I felt absolutely awful about myself, actual plots. It’s crazy! MEEKER I It’s been one month since I deleted my Facebook page, the world, and everyone in it. I’m second-guessing myself less and feel more confident in my and I have never felt better. There’s a possibility this is just me, but after talking with four other decisions — from what I choose to wear to my photography. Facebook I’ve taken breaks before, but somehow I’d always end up logging back friends and family members who also recently deleted their accounts, I was started as a way to rate female college students as “hot or not,” and in. I made a billion excuses about why I needed it: work, “connecting” think this behavior may be more common than anyone realizes. It’s just on a much, much larger scale, it’s still ultimately a stupid popularity with family and friends, finding takeout menus, keeping track of photos that, as with everything else mental health-related, there’s a lot of shame contest, with all the same consequences. I truly didn’t realize how far and memories (which you can download before deleting, by the way), and involved, and being on a screen all the time is now considered “normal,” that fear of judgment had permeated every area of my life. of course, for the memes. whether it’s healthy or not. I still have my battles with self-esteem, but I feel less ‘not good There are so many reasons I finally pulled the trigger after 11 years on Once the Facebook fog lifted — it took about two weeks for me to enough’ all around. I’m less afraid of criticism, and I give much less the platform that it’s taken me a lot of time to process (like, for instance, stop automatically navigating to the platform and another weight to the opinions of total strangers. learning Facebook has 52,000 data points on every user, which are two weeks for the urge to check my feed to dissipate To my surprise, the concerns I had about needing the platform essentially facts about you, everything from your gender to how much almost completely — I started to notice “reverse side for “useful things” … you know, like Facebook stalking people alcohol you like to drink. Heck, I don’t even think I could come up with effects.” from high school ... haven’t manifested. A simple phone call 520 data points about myself, or even 52.) For one, instead of spending my time ruminating generally answers any questions I would have spent hours Primarily, I deleted Facebook to save my own sanity. I’ve ridden the about angry comments from internet strangers, I’ve searching for (after getting distracted by memes mental health roller coaster since my teenage years, and finally realized been doing what I call “real life stuff” again — house and nasty comment threads first, of course). Facebook was really, really not helping. I had developed unhealthy coping projects, exercise, family time, reading, crocheting, having I’m still talking to the friends and family mechanisms to deal with uncomfortable feelings and situations, which in-depth conversations with my kids about really important members I regularly engaged with, just via generally meant I would go to Facebook whenever I was uncomfortable, sad, topics like whether otters or beavers are cuter, gardening, hiking, text message. Memes can be easily found all anxious, stressed, annoyed, hungry, bored, self-conscious, overwhelmed, tasting my food again (for real: try a week or two of eating over the internet. Business-wise, we’re really angry … you get the idea. Whenever life threw some extra-difficult without your cell phone in front of your face) — and doing examining if we have any concrete benefits circumstances my way, the time I spent “self-medicating” amounted to a them not just so I can share them for some external validation from Facebook that wouldn’t fall under “vanity substantial chunk of my day, at least two hours, often more. from internet strangers. metrics” — imaginary internet numbers that sound good for Facebook is not a great place to be when you’re feeling emotionally Doing things just because I enjoy them has actually been really, marketing and promotion, but ultimately mean nothing. vulnerable, though. Algorithms push content that gets a reaction, positive really nice, so nice that I’m considering deleting my other social I don’t miss it one bit.

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— PUBLISHER — — EDITORIAL — RIO BLANCO U.S. Postal Service #338-020. Solas Publications, Inc. Niki Turner ~ Editor HERALD TIMES Periodicals class postage [email protected] 304 4th Street is paid at Meeker, Colorado — ADS & DESIGN — 81641. Postmaster: send P.O. Box 720 Caitlin Walker change of addresses to P.O. Meeker, CO 81641 [email protected] 970-878-4017 Box 720, Meeker, CO © 2020 Solas Publications, 81641-0720 Inc. All rights reserved. www.ht1885.com v Your award-winning community newspaper v Serving Rio Blanco County since 1885 v RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, July 16, 2020 NEWS u 5A OBITUARIES Lois L. Wise Carolyn E. Sullivan June 6, 1930 ~ July 3, 2020 May 12, 1916 ~ June 8, 2020 Lois Wise (Lugenbeel) as managing After Tom retired, the couple Carolyn Evelyn (Russell) grade in the Kelly (Pam); nine grandchildren was born on June 6, 1930, in a mobile then moved to Clifton, Colorado, Sullivan passed away at her home Fall of 1962, (Glenn, Tim, Andi, Sarah Beth, Wickenburg, Arizona, to parents home park to enjoy their retirement. When on June 8, 2020, at the age of 94. retiring JoLyn, Bradley, Joe, Casey Claude and Helen Lugenbeel. that she and Tom passed on Aug. 9, 2013, She was born May 12, 1926, in in 1991. and McKenzie), 14 great- The family, including brothers Tom leased. Lois eventually sold the home Meeker, Colorado, to Glenn Rees Carolyn was grandchildren (Taylor, Mattie Jo, Ben and Basil, moved to Meeker, Perhaps and moved to an independent and Pearl Elizabeth (Banner) a lifetime Ian, Alyson, Kelli, Tate, Blair, Colorado, where they put down her favorite living center in Grand Junction, Russell. She was a twin to Jack member of Serena, Sadie, Ryan, Rylee, roots. It was in Meeker where activity was Colorado. In April of 2019, Lois Russell. She had an older sister, The Order of Hudson, Cole, Ash), first cousin Lois met her husband, the late bowling, moved to another independent Norma. Carolyn attended the Eastern Star Marge Rogers and numerous Tom Wise. After working side where she living center in Stephenville, Mesa Country School and then receiving nephews, nieces and many friends. by side on various ranches, Tom competed Texas, to be closer to her son and graduated from Rio Blanco County her 50-year The family would like to Lois Wise Carolyn was hired by the Colorado State in various grandchildren. High School May 21, 1944. In the Sullivan pin in 2009. extend a very special “thank you” Highway Department which leagues on Lois was a devoted wife, loving Fall of 1944, she attended Mesa She was a to Home Health, Pioneer Medical facilitated a move to Craig, the local, state, and national level. mother, and doting grandmother. State Junior College and on June member of the Chapter BA-PEO. Center, Dr. Williams, Janelle Colorado. She also taught junior bowling to She is survived by her son Wayne, 7, 1946, she received her Associate As a member of the St. James Borchard, Western Slope In-Home While in Craig, Lois enjoyed scores of youngsters. Lois was grandson Phillip, granddaughter of Arts degree. Episcopal Church she spent at Care, HopeWest volunteers, and a a variety of activities including also a good cook who enjoyed Aubrey, and great grandson On March 3, 1946 she married least 20 years helping organize very special “thank you” to Peggy being a teacher’s aide, working preparing holiday meals for Monty. She passed peacefully on John Francis Sullivan in Moab, the dinners and cleaning the Strate for reading to Carolyn. part time at a radio station, as well family and friends. July 3, 2020 in Keller, Texas. Utah, and began their lives altar. After her retirement from The family would also like to together at the Sullivan family teaching, she became involved extend their heartfelt thanks to all ranch on Williams Fork. Frannie in the Meeker Investment Club those who stopped by to offer their and Carolyn lived at the ranch which she thoroughly enjoyed. condolences and sent wonderful DAYS GONE BY where their first two children, Carolyn always had goodies cards, to Father Scott of St. Jacque and Joe were born. In 1949 around for all the kids, grandkids James Episcopal Church for the The Meeker Herald 50 years ago they moved to Meeker, living at the and great-grandkids. She must Celebration of Life, Dave Cole, 125 years ago The Meeker Herald Russell ranch up-river where their have made hundreds and hundreds Terri Ruckman Reed, the chapter 50 years ago n Mrs. W. A. Goudeau and third son Mike was born, staying of cookies in her lifetime, mainly BA-PEO group (Stephanie, n Secret Societies: Rio Mrs. H.O. West, members of the there until 1953 when they moved chocolate chip. She was fondly Debbie, Iris and Peggy), and the Blanco Lodge, No. 80, A.F. & n Rangely Garden Club, watered the to the little log home located at known to her family as Mom, Eastern Star participants (JH Kathy Nelson, daughter newly-planted trees and shrubs at A.M. meets the second and of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Nelson 268 Garfield St. In 1957 their Sugie, “Fats” and Aunt Sugar. and Debi), for all their services fourth Saturdays in each month. Hefley Memorial Park near the fourth son Kelly was born. In 1965 She can be remembered riding her at Highland Cemetery, Frank of Meeker, celebrated her first west city limits. Valentine Lodge, No. 47, I.O.O.F. birthday last Friday, July 10. Frannie and Carolyn moved their motorcycle all over Rio Blanco Nieslanik for providing Grand meets every Wednesday evening at n A small brush fire, which family up the street to 55 Garfield County (23,000 miles) with her Junction corn, tomatoes and 8 o-clock in the Hugus block. threatened to move on up the hill Rangely Times St. where Carolyn remained for good friend Betty Kincher and cherries and Mandy (Elder) n Harman Coulter says the east of Moyer’s Sawmill, was 25 years ago the duration of her life. driving the four-wheeler with Smith for giving the blessing for climate here is much superior to extinguished Monday afternoon by Carolyn attended Brigham Frannie hanging on behind. the dinner and all the family and that of Craig, and he is thinking the Meeker Fire Department. The n In a split-second explosion Young University in Utah Carolyn was preceded in death friends for their help in celebrating of staying with it for an infinite fire started from burning weeds. that sent a plume of dirt and dust 40 receiving her Bachelor of Science by her parents, one sister, one both Frannie and Carolyn’s life. period. At 4 p.m. yesterday afternoon, feet in the air, a bottle of hazardous Aug. 24, 1962. After graduating brother and most recently her Memorial donations may be n H.R. Grinstead and wife, firemen extinguished a similar fire material recently found at the Rio from BYU, she began her career husband Frannie in 2019. She made to St. James Episcopal of Lily, Colo., were guests at the at the junk yard, just north of the Blanco Landfill in Rangely was at the Meeker Elementary School is survived by her four children Church and the Meeker Education Miller House Wednesday. Aero Inn Supper Club. destroyed July 6. The bottles, starting in the library from 1959- (Jacque (Duke) Duzik, Joe Fund, in care of Grant Mortuary, according to the labels, contained 1962 and then began teaching first (Melanie), Mike (Barbara) and PO Box 333, Meeker CO 81641. The Meeker Herald The Meeker Herald ammonia hydroxide, sodium 100 years ago cyanide and a 62% solution of 25 years ago waste perchloric acid. Although CONSERVATION CORNER n the first two chemicals aren’t During the week a very n Sixteen Meeker business something you’d want to handle, important real estate transaction people have decided to form some the third, perchloric acid, is deadly. Colorado Water Rights Abandonment List took place when Mr. and Mrs. kind of organization to attract n Elizabeth Bailey, age 17, As a Colorado water right holder, have you reviewed the Colorado Division of Water Resources’ (DWR) Isaac Baer sold their palatial more tourists to Meeker during daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack abandonment list? It is now available. residence on west Garfield Avenue the winter, spring, and summer Bailey of Rangely, has won the Every ten years, the DWR presents a list of water rights that the Division Engineer believes to have to Mrs. Wyman from Galesburg, seasons. The nature and name of Miss Colorado American Coed been “abandoned” to the water court. An abandoned right is the “termination of an absolute water right Illinois. the organization will be decided at in whole or in part as a result of the intent of the owner to discontinue permanently the use of all or part n Hostess title at the annual state The “Prohibs” are talking a special meeting in the Fairfield pageant. She will represent her of the available water” (CO-DWR). Non-use of a water right, partial or full, can be construed as an aban- of putting up a presidential ticket. Center basement. state at the National Miss American donment. If listed as abandoned, rights can be lost. However, water right holders can object. They claim that neither the Coed Pageant, to be held in Florida Important dates and objection deadlines: Republican or Democratic parties Rangely Times at Disney World. • July 1, 2020, the Division Engineer published a preliminary list. Time to meet with Division Engineer are dry enough to suit them. if you think there is a mistake. • July 1, 2021 is the deadline to file an objection with the Division Engineer. • December 31, 2021, the deadline for the Engineer to revise the preliminary list and file it in water court. RBC WEEKLY CALL REVIEW • June 30, 2022, the deadline to protest an abandonment in the water court. • July 1, 2022, water court enters abandonment decrees for all rights not protested. WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE n One each: abandoned vehicle, n Four arrests, one each from Affected water right holders can expect letters soon and the list is published in the newspaper during RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S alarm, civil papers served, COVID MPD and RPD, two from RBSO July (see PAGE B4). However, if you are a water right holder you are encouraged to review the full aban- donment list by scanning or clicking the Zapcode below or visiting DISPATCH CENTER transport, criminal mischief, BLM wild- Five inmates released http://water.state.co.us/DWRDocs/ July 6-12, 2020 land fires, harassment, M-1 transport, This information is a weekly Reports/Pages/Abandonment.aspx. Protest must be filed before July 1, 2021. An abandonment objection form is also available on that Reporting software not working. A review of the calls for service that theft, traffic hazard, trespass, wildland same website. For questions regarding abandonment list on the White River, contact William Summers total of 213 calls for service were cre- fire were requested at the Rio Blanco at 970-846-4455, . ated, 94 for the Sheriff’s Office, 104 Meeker Police Department County Sheriff’s Communications [email protected] for Meeker Police Department (MPD). responded to 92 calls for service Office. If you have any questions or Note the department breakdown n Five 911 hangup/test would like an explanation of the call of calls may differ from the total n Five agency assists types listed please call 878-9600. We number reported due to individual n Three animal calls will not regularly post any information incidents with multiple agencies n 38 business/residential checks as to the names or addresses on any responding. n Five citizen assists incident. n Law enforcement conducted n Two civil issues 37 traffic stops n Five code enforcement n Sheriff’s Deputies issued 23 n Two disturbances warnings on 25 stops n Four motorist assists n MPD issued 11 warnings on n Two suspicious incidents 12 stops n Two thefts The Blessedness of Giving n Four crashes, four assists with n Three traffic complaints CSP n 11 VIN inspections By Dr. J. D. Watson Sheriff’s Deputies responded to n One each:, fraud, traffic crash, 82 calls for service traffic hazard, warrant arrest Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church n Five 911 misdials/tests Meeker Fire and Rescue . . . It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35) n Three animal calls responded to seven calls n n Six agency assists Two ambulance request, one HE words of our text are truly else. Again, as makarios indicates, there is true contentment in n 31 security checks wildland fire, one BLM wildland fire, unique, for while Paul tells the giving. “Folks who are always going around with an open hand, n Five citizen assists two medical transports and one alarm n Four motorist assists Rio Blanco Detentions TEphesian elders to remember the hoping you will give them something, are not happy people,” n Three suspicious incidents n 10 current inmates, nine males words of the Lord Jesus, these are the only Harry Ironside observed. “The happy ones are those who give n Eight traffic complaints and one female words our Lord spoke during His earthly to others.” n Two VIN inspections n 0 jail transports to or from ministry that do not appear in any of the Third, it is more profitable to give. Blessings are like seeds; n Two warrant arrests another facility four Gospels. Not everything that Jesus said both are designed to produce more of the same. An old epitaph, ■ Dr. J.D. or did is recorded in Scripture (Jn. 20:35; reportedly engraved on the tombstone of 19th-century nobleman Watson 21:25), which makes this verse all the more Robert of Doncaster at his request, reads: “What I kept I lost; significant. what I gave I kept.” Just as Paul would later write to the Fourth, it is more pious to give. True piety speaks of Meeker Ephesians—“Let him that stole steal no more: let him labor, devoutness and godliness. We think first of God the Father, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may “who giveth us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Tim. 6:17). It is in Christian have to give to him that needeth (Eph. 4:28)—Jesus’ words His very nature to give. We think, then, of our Lord and Savior, were greatly needed in Ephesus. That city was among the most whose whole life and ministry was about giving. “The grace of Church pagan cities of the day. One of the seven wonders of the ancient our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for [our] 443 School St. • 878-5105 world was the great temple of Diana (or Artemis in Greek), sakes he became poor, that [we] through his poverty might be and its ministers accumulated enormous wealth. In striking rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). Finally, we consider also the Holy Spirit, who ADULTS & CHILDREN contrast, Paul speaks of Christ’s ministers toiling with their own gives us regeneration (Jn. 3:5–8), comfort, spiritual gifts (1 Cor. Sunday School 10am Sun. hands (20:34) and then adds Jesus’ climactic words, It is more 12:8), and much more. Think of it: to give is to imitate God! Church Service 11am Sun. blessed to give than to receive. The word blessed is the Greek Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say makarios, which speaks of contentment, and “is equivalent to about giving: Proverbs 19:17; Philippians 4:17? Not the only Christians, having God’s Kingdom within one’s heart.” We hope you will visit our website (www.TheScriptureAlone. but Christians only First, it is more praiseworthy to give. People are praised, com), where you will find not only our podcast of these honored, and admired for their success, but how much more devotional studies but also other resources for Christian growth, laudable it is to give. We are again reminded of Jesus’ including messages in MP3 media files. You are also invited to commendation of the widow who gave all she had. worship with us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Support Community Second, it is more pleasurable to give. We all enjoy Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is: Journalism. receiving a gift, but when we give we also receive—we receive “continu[ing] stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, the joy of knowing that our gift brought help and joy to someone and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). ht1885.com/subscribe u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6A NEWS Thursday, July 16, 2020 2020 Pioneers Healthcare Foundation scholarship winners PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times

MEEKER I Pioneers Healthcare Foundation awarded $5,000 in scholarship in May. The PHF Scholarship Program is designed to assist community members pursuing careers in a direct healthcare filed. The program began in 2008 and has awarded an aver- age of $5,000 to $8,000 a year. This year’s winners are: Nicole Bendetti—Received the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation Scholarship ($500) for a CNCC student studying nursing. Nicole is pursuing her RN. Gracie Bradfield—Continuing Student Scholarship ($1,000)—Gracie‘s goal is to become a healthcare provider. She is starting her sophomore year at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Makenna Burke—Received the Walbridge Wing Nuts and Pioneers Medical Center Scholarship Nicole Bendetti Addie Joy Julia Dinwiddie ($1,500)—Makenna is starting her freshman year at University of Arizona to pursue pharmaceutical sciences. Julia Dinwiddie—Pioneers Healthcare Foundation ($500)—Julia will be attending John Brown University in Arkansas where she will pursue a nursing degree. Addie Joy—Pioneers Healthcare Foundation Senior Scholarship ($1,500)—Addie will be attend- ing Luther College in Iowa, to pursue a career as a trauma nurse, and a minor in Spanish. These five women are Thank you to all the Pioneers Healthcare pursuing careers in Foundation donors who make these programs pos- healthcare and are the sible: Bank of the San Juans, Mountain Valley Bank, recipients of scholar- Rio Blanco Ranch, The Wingnuts, White River ships from Pioneers Electric, Yampa Valley Bank. Healthcare Foundation Gracie Bradfield Makenna Burke (PHF). COURTESY PHOTOS EASY RIDERS... ERBM may tap reserves for anticipated budget shortfall

By NIKI TURNER cates a $70,000 shortfall in revenue. The district [email protected] also expects some unavoidable increases mostly due to health insurance and PERA costs for per- MEEKER I At the regular board meeting for sonnel. the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation A ramping-up of construction on the Circle and Park District Tuesday, the board of direc- Park pond project is expected to begin later this tors approved a $1,500 donation to the Meeker month. TDA Construction is working with the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for next Town of Meeker on the possibility of using the year’s Fourth of July fireworks display. bridge. ERBM and the Town are continuing Meeker’s fireworks display is widely praised discussions about Phase 2, which involves river as one of the best in the region. “We had people improvements. from everywhere,” Rich Merriam told the board “I was encouraged by how positive the CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO by phone. Town was on Phase 2,” said board member Rob The river offered a welcome respite from hot summer temps last Wednesday. During the financial review, Executive Director Baughman. Sean VonRoenn said the district is anticipating a VonRoenn again asked the board about closing loss of revenue for 2019 of about $100,000 based the recreation center for an afternoon in October on refunds given and programming declines due for a meeting of all staff members and board to the pandemic, and uncollected property tax members for the purpose of strategic planning and revenue. The district has applied for “just over discussion, as was done last year. $99,000” in CARES Act funds. “I think that was very helpful for me as a VonRoenn presented the board with a revamped board member,” said board vice-president Travis system for tracking unbudgeted expenses to better Mobley about last year’s meeting. The meeting is communicate spending decisions. “You can see planned for October 18. the need for building in some buffers so we’re not VonRoenn said staff has been making deci- constantly overspending.” The new system will sions “in the moment” to respond to the pandemic give staff a better understanding of where unbud- in regards to quarantining staff, changing hours geted funds are being spent and why. of operations, etc., and will continue to do so as The first budget hearing for 2021 won’t be needed. held until October, but the board reviewed some The board approved the amount and the con- “very preliminary” assumptions about the 2021 tractor for replacing the rec center roof, but didn’t budget for the district. have the prepared contract and had requested “There will be some changes as we move some additional warranty information. With that through the budget process,” VonRoenn said. information provided, board president Kent Walter With anticipated reductions in revenue, said, “The contract looks good,” adding that he VonRoenn said 2021 may be the first year the would like some additional specificity on certain board has to dip into reserves to meet the budget. parts of the warranty provisions The contractor The initial proposed 2021 budget summary indi- plans to start work in early October.

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PRESS RELEASE public lands, increased popu- be complex, especially in large Special to the Herald Times lations of bears and moun- areas like the White River, CPW tain lions, and severe weather has worked extensively to get MEEKER I Colorado events, have all played a role in public input on the proposed Parks and Wildlife is accepting a steady population decline. In management changes. Public public comments on a new herd 2002, chronic wasting disease meetings were held early in management plan for the White (CWD) was discovered in the forming the plan and surveys River deer herd in northwest herd and while infection rates were sent to more than 2,000 Colorado. The White River deer were initially low (less than one local and non-resident hunters. herd management plan covers percent), the prevalence of the In addition, CPW officials in the more than 4,000 square miles. disease has grown to an esti- Meeker area office have com- The area includes hunting Game mated 15% during mandatory municated with local landown- Management Units (GMUs) 11, harvest testing in 2017. Today, ers, outfitters, wildlife organi- 211, 12, 13, 131, 231, 22, 23, the White River deer herd pop- zations, and elected officials to and 24. The area covered by the ulation is estimated at 36,000. gather input on the proposed plan centers around the com- The proposed herd manage- plan. munity of Meeker and stretches ment plan offers several alter- “We believe that we’ve north to Maybell, Craig, and natives for setting population arrived at a scientifically sup- Steamboat Springs. and buck-doe objectives. These ported management plan that will Many changes have occurred objectives are used by wild- provide current hunting opportu- to the White River landscape life managers and biologists nity while also reducing CWD over the years that have impact- to set harvest goals and hunt- prevalence to assure future herd ed mule deer populations. In the ing license numbers in coming health,” said Bill de Vergie, Area 1960s, ‘70s, and early ‘80s, hab- years. Proposed population alter- Wildlife Manager. “We’ve spent itat conditions were more favor- natives could further decrease many months gathering public able for mule deer and predator the population, hold the popu- input and compiling the data, poisoning was used as a tool lation steady (preferred alterna- and we believe we’ve achieved to control predation. Biologists tive), or attempt to increase the a balanced, sound plan.” estimated at that time that the population slightly in spite of The White River herd man- White River mule deer popula- the challenges posed by CWD agement plan is now available tion was likely three times what and other factors. The proposed for public comment on the it is today. The severe winter buck-doe preferred alternative CPW website at https://cpw. of 1983-84 saw thousands of (18-25 bucks/100 does) would state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/ deer die and managers worked reduce buck numbers in keeping HerdManagementPlans.aspx. to increase harvest and reduce with CWD research that shows Comments are due by midnight herd sizes to prevent large the highest prevalence of the on Saturday, Aug. 8. Comments future die-offs. Since the 1980s, disease in mature bucks. Current received will be analyzed for human population growth, ener- CPW management direction is plan adjustments and the plan gy development, increasing to reduce buck:doe ratios when will then be forwarded to the traffic along migratory routes, CWD prevalence is above 5%. Colorado Parks and Wildlife increased recreational use of While herd management can Commission for consideration.

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Changes to July 21, 2020 Agenda PIERING, LISA, 40.00, Expenses RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, 815.00, Services TDA CONSTRUCTION INC, 5871.00, Expenses NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of RB Fire Dist., Battery Pack, $561.00 1) PINNACOL ASSURANCE, 2655.00, Expenses RANGELY, TOWN OF, 7978.72, Utilities TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE, 50.00, August, 2020 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement RBC Fleet Mgt., June Fuel, $944.31 2) PIONEER RESEARCH CORPORATION, 385.75, RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS, 39.90, Services will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board RBC ICT Dept., June & July Internet Svc., $328.00 C. Move to approve the July 21, 2020 Agenda Expenses Expenses UNCC, 226.48, Services of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW RBC Sales & Use Tax, Adj. June Collections, including any changes. PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, 425.00, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, 21559.59, Expenses URIE ROCK COMPANY, 25145.57, Expenses Group, Inc. dba United Companies, 2273 River $9,703.79 2. CONSENT AGENDA July 21, 2020 Services RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES, 1631.11, Services VAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY, 3728.50, Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505 for all work done RBC Weed & Pest, Weed Chemical, $1,256.26 Items of routine and non-controversial nature are POST MASTER, 52.75, Expenses ROBIE, TREY, 100.00, Council Stipend Expenses by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as the Restored Grace, Business Recovery Grant, placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner PRATER'S PLUMBING & HEATING, 4200.00, SALT LAKE WHOLESALE SPORTS, 945.00, VERIZON WIRELESS, 885.95, Communication Rio Blanco County 2020 Chip Seal Project. $1,000.00 or member of the audience may request an item be Services Expenses WC STRIEGEL INC, 650.00, Expenses 1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or RMR, June Monthly Admin Fee, $66.45 removed from the Consent Agenda and considered PROFESSIONAL TOUCH, 1969.07, Expenses SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, 3617.70, WEST, ANTHONY J, 250.00, Services corporation who has an unpaid claim against the Rocky Mountain Hair Benders, Business Recovery separately on the regular agenda prior to action QUALITY CARPET & FURNISHINGS, 2891.55, Services WESTERN IMPLEMENT CO, 17.12, Expenses said project may at any time, up to and including Grant, $1,000.00 being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda. Expenses SCHWALM, NORM, 58.34, Expenses WEX BANK, 3022.16, Fuel the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED Samuelson's, Ball Valve, Pipe Cutter, $181.68 A. Move to approve the below listed items of the QUILL CORPORATION, 401.48, Expenses SENERGY BUILDERS LLC, 3173.50, Expenses WHITE RIVER MARKET, 530.31, Expenses STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on SGM, Market St. Crosswalk, $198.00 Consent Agenda. RANGELY AUTO PARTS & SUPPLY, 1172.28, SGS ACCUTEST INC, 185.51, Services WILCZEK, KAREN, 600.00, Judge's Fee account of such claims. Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop, Business Recovery Grant, B. Consideration of the Board of County Commis- Expenses SHAFFER, ANDREW, 150.00, Council Stipend Total: 399,323.61 2) All such claims shall be filed with Van Pilaud, $1,000.00 sioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Meeting RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 879.52, SIMS, TERESA, 150.00, Judge's Fee Published: July 16, 2020 County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Sunray Land LTD, Builder Incentive Rebate, Minutes of July 14, 2020. Expenses STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RC, 732.89, Rio Blanco Herald Times Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado $5,000.00 3. BUSINESS 81641 on or before August 4, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Swanky's Hair & Nails, Business Recovery Grant, 4. BID AWARDS 3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a $1,000.00 A. Move to award the 2020 Rio Blanco County CONCERNING THE ABANDONMENT LIST OF statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any The Upstairs Gallery, Business Recovery Grant, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems WATER RIGHTS IN RIO BLANCO COUNTY and all liability for such claim. $1,000.00 Preventive Maintenance to Trane U.S., in an Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 13th day of July, Union Telephone, June Cell Phone Svc., $474.17 amount not to exceed $30,875.45. The Division Engineer, in accordance with §37-92-401, Colorado Revised Statutes (2019), has compiled the list of absolute water 2020 Valley Hardware, Air Cond. Filters, $278.12 rights that he or she “has determined to have been abandoned in whole or in part and which previously have not been adjudged to B. Move to award the 2020 Rio Blanco County have been abandoned.” BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO Vital Awarness, LLC, Business Recovery Grant, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems A complete list of water rights that have been abandoned, in the opinion of the Division Engineer, may be found on the Division of BLANCO COUNTY $1,000.00 Preventive Maintenance to Midnight Metals, in an Water Resources (DWR) website https://www.colorado.gov/water. BY JEFF RECTOR, CHAIRMAN Watt's, Dog Food, $163.91 amount not to exceed $7,233.98. If you wish to object to the inclusion of any water right on the Division Engineer’s abandonment list, you must file a written statement Published: July 16 and 23, 2020 WREA, June Electric, $2,694.59 5. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS of objection with the Division Engineer by July 1, 2021. We request that objections be submitted using DWR’s Abandonment Rio Blanco Herald Times Wyatt's Sport Center, Business Recovery Grant, A. Move to approve/deny a contract between Objection Form, which can be obtained on the DWR website (search keyword “Abandonment 2020”) or from any DWR office. $1,000.00 the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco The Abandonment List, with any revisions made as a result of written statements of objection, will be filed with the Water Court by RIO BLANCO COUNTY Ya Ya's Second Hand, Business Recovery Grant, County, Colorado for the use and benefit of Rio December 31, 2021. Once the list is adjudged by the entry of a decree by the Water Court, such decree will be conclusive as to the abandonment of the water right. NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT $912.50 Blanco County Sheriff's Department and the Total General Fund: $186,354.36 In the following table, U indicates units of either C=cfs or A=acre-ft. The uses being abandoned are either 'All Uses' indicating all 2020 RIO BLANCO COUNTY ROAD 8 SURFACE Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of decreed uses of the water right, or the individual uses listed, such as Irr=Irrigation. If any aspect of the decreed place of use is being TREATMENT PROJECT WATER FUND Behavioral Health, Community Behavioral Health, abandoned, that is indicated by 'Yes' in the Place column. NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of Town of Meeker, Payroll, $14,332.49 for Jail Based Behavioral Health Services for a WATER DIVISION 6 ABANDONMENT LIST August, 2020 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement CCOERA, Emp. Retirement, $2,876.38 state funded amount not to exceed $180,891.00. CCOERA, Employee Loans, $825.58 Structure Name Water Source Decreed Aband Remain U Abandoned Place will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board 6. RESOLUTIONS Amount Amount Amount Uses of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $6,704.43 A. Move to approve/deny Resolution 2020-19, a Group, Inc. dba United Companies, 2273 River Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $2,711.78 Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners AW WELL FIELD White River 0.3000 (AP) 0.3000 0.0000 C All Uses No Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505 for all work done Emp. Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $634.20 of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, rescinding/mod- BAR BEL LAKES WATER SYS. Peltier Creek 2.0000 2.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as the Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $1,695.38 ifying Resolution 2019-09, which established the BAR BELL MESA D SYSTEM South Fork White River 13.7700 (AP) 13.7700 0.0000 C DOM No Rio Blanco County 2020 County Road 8 Surface Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $659.61 office of Managing Commissioner. BAR BELL MESA D SYSTEM South Fork White River 13.7700 8.7700 5.0000 C OTH No Treatment Project. MHRC, Employee Donation, $18.50 7. OTHER BUSINESS BAR BELL MESA D SYSTEM South Fork White River 13.7700 4.7700 9.0000 C IRR No 1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or Standard Ins. Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $311.17 A. Public Comment BECKMAN DITCH Moose Creek 11.2000 (AP) 3.0000 8.2000 C DOM No corporation who has an unpaid claim against the Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $103.19 B. County Commissioners Updates BECKMAN DITCH Moose Creek 11.2000 (AP) 8.2000 3.0000 C DOM,OTH No said project may at any time, up to and including US Postmaster, Water Billing Pstg., $189.90 C. Move to go into Executive Session pursuant BOOR DITCH South Hunt Creek 0.0000 3.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED All Copy Products, June Copier Lease, $53.64 to §24-6-402(4)(b) to conference with the Rio CALIFORNIA CO WATER PL White River 7.4890 7.3000 0.1890 C All Uses No STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71 Blanco County Attorney, Todd M. Starr, for the DECKER IRR DITCH ALT PT 1 East Douglas Creek 1.0000 (AP) 1.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No Atmos, June Natural Gas, $48.97 account of such claims. purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal DECKER IRR DITCH ALT PT 1 East Douglas Creek 0.0000 6.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No Century Link, June Phone Svc., $97.22 2) All such claims shall be filed with Van Pilaud, questions and §24-6-402(4)(e) C.R.S. determining DECKER IRR DITCH ALT PT 1 East Douglas Creek 0.0000 1.0000 1.8000 C IND No County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Colo. CPA Services, Audit Services, $3,696.00 positions relative to matters that may be subject to DECKER IRR DITCH ALT PT 2 East Douglas Creek 0.0000 6.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado Core & Main, Meter Antenna's, $104.10 negotiations: developing strategy for negotiations: DECKER IRR DITCH ALT PT 2 East Douglas Creek 0.0000 1.0000 1.8000 C IND No 81641 on or before August 4, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Craig Colo., Water Tests, $180.00 and instructing negotiators. DEWEY DITCH Flag Creek 3.7000 3.7000 0.0000 C All Uses No 3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a CW Const., Water Street Water Line Replacement, 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any $234,321.48 Adjourn DIETZ SPG & DITCH 2 West Willow Creek 1.5000 1.5000 0.0000 C All Uses No and all liability for such claim. Dept. of the Treasury, 2019 PCORI Fees, $10.12 The agenda is provided for informational purposes DIETZ SPRING NO 1 West Willow Creek 1.0000 0.5000 0.5000 C FIS No Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 13th day of July, DPC Industries, Canister Chg., $80.00 only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will DIETZ SPRING NO 1 West Willow Creek 1.0000 1.0000 0.0000 C IRR,STK No 2020 HACH, Chlorine Analyser Refill, $207.12 normally be considered in the order they appear E & F DITCH NO 1 East Sawmill Creek 1.0000 1.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO Herald Times, June Legal Pub., $629.19 on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the E & F DITCH NO 2 East Sawmill Creek 2.1000 2.1000 0.0000 C All Uses No BLANCO COUNTY McGuire Auto, Oil & Oil Filters, $363.40 Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work FRANK MORRISON DITCH Cherry Creek 2.5000 2.5000 0.0000 C All Uses No BY JEFF RECTOR, CHAIRMAN Meeker Auto, Battery Water Truck, $218.10 through the noon hour and even continue an item GEORGE S WITTER DITCH White River 7.9000 7.9000 0.0000 C All Uses No Published: July 16 and 23, 2020 MSG, Flow Fill & Road Base, $4,226.91 for a future meeting date. The Board, while in GREENO DITCH 1 Hunter Creek 2.8300 1.0000 1.8300 C All Uses No Rio Blanco Herald Times Mtn. Cross Eng., Eng. Water Line Proj., $1,485.00 session, may consider other items that are brought GREENO DITCH 2 Hunter Creek 2.6700 1.0000 1.6700 C All Uses No Mtn. Cross Eng., Chlorine Syst. Changes, Engi- before it. Scheduled items may be continued if GREENO DITCH 3 Hunter Creek 2.5000 2.2500 0.2500 C All Uses No PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE neering, $5,527.50 the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as GREENO DITCH 4 Hunter Creek 2.5000 1.0000 1.5000 C All Uses No MVB - VISA, Office Supplies, $106.03 TOWN OF MEEKER scheduled. HALPEN PUMP PIPELINE White River 4.0000 (AP) 3.0800 0.9200 C IRR,STK No Northwest Auto, Repair Work, $48.25 6/30/20 The next regular Board meeting is tentatively HALPEN PUMP PIPELINE White River 4.0000 4.0000 0.0000 C DOM No Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, June Legal Fees, scheduled for July 28, 2020 in the GENERAL FUND HEFLEY PUMP PLANT NO 1 White River 5.6000 5.6000 0.0000 C All Uses No $204.00 Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Town of Meeker, Payroll, $48,213.64 HEFLEY PUMP PLANT NO 2 White River 11.4000 10.0400 1.3600 C All Uses No CRA, Emp. Retirement - PD, $2,806.12 RBC Fleet Mgt., June Fuel, $327.47 Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room, Meeker, Colorado HIGHLAND DITCH White River 50.1000 39.0000 11.1000 C All Uses No CRA, Emp. Retirement, $7,165.96 RBC ICT Dept., June & July Internet Svc., $72.00 81641. Please check the County’s website for infor- HILL CREEK NO 3 DITCH Hill Creek 9.5000 5.8800 3.6200 C All Uses No CRA, Emp. Loan Payments, $754.07 RMR, June Monthly Admin Fee, $18.55 mation at http://rbc.us/186/Board-of-County-Com- IVO E SHULTS D & PUMP White River 5.0000 2.0000 3.0000 C All Uses No CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $20,541.25 Samuelson's, Bleach, Pipe Cutter, $131.26 missioners. If you need special accommodations Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $4,350.78 UNCC, Line Locates, $230.95 please call 970-878-9431 in advance of the meeting JESSUP RESERVOIR DITCH Piceance Creek 12.0000 8.2000 3.8000 C All Uses No Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $1,802.39 Union Telephone, June Cell Phone Svc., $77.18 so that reasonable accommodations may be made. JOE FOX DITCH & PL Papoose Creek 2.2200 0.9700 1.2500 C All Uses No Emp.Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $1,826.66 Valley Hardware, Trash Bags, Gaskets, $88.36 Published: July 16, 2020 KLINGLESMITH PUMP 1 White River 3.0000 3.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $4,784.92 WREA, June Electric, $5,054.45 Rio Blanco Herald Times L K DITCH 1 White River 1.4900 1.4900 0.0000 C All Uses No MHRC, Emp. Donation, $26.50 Total Water Fund: $288,691.57 LAST CHANCE DITCH Trout Creek 9.0000 (AP) 1.0000 8.0000 C All Uses No Standard Ins, Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $954.74 Total All Funds: $475,045.93 TOWN OF RANGELY LITTLE HILLS WELL 15 Dry Fork Piceance Creek 0.8440 0.5840 0.2600 C IRR No Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $192.31 Published: July 16, 2020 Check Register LITTLE HILLS WELL 15 Dry Fork Piceance Creek 0.8440 0.8440 0.0000 C DOM,FIS No Action Shop Svc., Lawn Mower Oil, $78.87 Rio Blanco Herald Times May-20 MACLEAR NO 2 DITCH North Elk Creek 0.5600 (AP) 0.3000 0.2600 C All Uses No All Copy Products, June Copier Lease, $244.36 VENDOR, AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION MCDOWELL NO. 1 DITCH White River 8.0000 8.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71 TOWN OF MEEKER AFLAC, 297.15, Payroll Deduction MEEKER POWER DITCH White River 56.9800 56.9800 0.0000 C All Uses No BOARD OF TRUSTEES Antler Taxidermy, Business Recovery Grant, ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC, 967.58, Expenses MEEKER WELL B 1 White River 1.2200 1.2200 0.0000 C All Uses No Tuesday, July 21, 2020 $1,000.00 ARAMARK, 580.39, Expenses MEEKER WELL B 2 White River 1.3300 1.3300 0.0000 C All Uses No 7:00 P.M. Board Meeting Atmos, June Natural Gas, $236.57 AV-TECH, 289.20, Expenses MEEKER WELL B 3 White River 1.3300 1.3300 0.0000 C All Uses No Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO Bear Mountian Inn, Business Recovery Grant, BILLGREN, MATTHEW, 97.68, Expenses MEEKER WELL B 4 White River 1.3300 1.3300 0.0000 C All Uses No $1,000.00 I. Call to Order BLEIL, ROB, 58.34, Expenses MEEKER WELL B 5 White River 1.2200 1.2200 0.0000 C All Uses No Cahlie McCollum, Business Recovery Grant, II. Pledge of Allegiance BLOCK, LAVON, 40.00, Expenses MIRROR CREEK DITCH Mirror Creek 3.3700 2.3100 1.0600 C All Uses No $1,000.00 III. Roll Call BOY-KO SUPPLY CO, 123.87, Expenses N ELK DOM PUMP & PL North Elk Creek 0.0660 0.0660 0.0000 C All Uses No Candice Reavis, Business Recovery Grant, IV. Approval of the Agenda CALDWELL, JEANNIE, 40.00, Expenses $1,000.00 V. Approval of the Previous Minutes CANYON PINTADO VETERINARY CLINIC, 118.00, OIL SHALE CORP WELL Piceance Creek 0.5000 0.5000 0.0000 C All Uses No Carrot Top Ind., American, Colo. & POW Flags, VI. Approval of Monthly Disbursements Services OLDLAND DITCH 1 Piceance Creek 6.9000 6.9000 0.0000 C All Uses No $216.77 VII. Public Participation CASELLE, INC, 1418.00, Software Support OLDLAND DITCH 2 Piceance Creek 9.4700 9.4700 0.0000 C All Uses No Century Link, June Phone Svc., $473.56 This is an opportunity for Citizens to bring com- CEBT, 36404.56, Life Insurance PELTIER LAKE DIVERSION South Fork White River 0.0000 7.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No Cheryl Steiner, Business Recovery Grant, ments and questions to the Board of Trustees not CENTER FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT PELTIER NO. 2 DITCH Peltier Creek 0.0000 7.5000 0.0000 C All Uses No $1,000.00 being addressed in the Regular Meeting Agenda. LAW, 124.95, Expenses PONCA CITY PUB CO D 1 South Fork White River 1.1200 1.1200 0.0000 C All Uses No Chipper's Downtown, Business Recovery Grant, In consideration of other regularly scheduled agen- CENTURYLINK, 1430.74, Communication POST RANCH HYDRO East Fork Williams Fork 2.0000 2.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No $1,000.00 da items, comments will be limited to 3 minutes or CIMARRON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, 55.00, ROBINSON WARDELL PUMP 7 White River 4.0000 1.0000 3.0000 C All Uses No Colo. CPA Svc., Audit Svc., $4,704.00 less. Citizens are asked to approach the podium Communication SHERMAN TAYLOR DITCH White River 5.0000 5.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No state their name and address for the record. Coulter Aviation, Aerial Spraying, $2,770.00 CIRSA, 250.00, Insurance SIZEMORE DITCH 1 North Fork White River 2.0000 2.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No VIII. Staff Updates Country Raised, Business Recovery Grant, CO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENV, 115.00, SPRING CREEK D PUMP 1 White River 5.2000 (AP) 2.2000 3.0000 C All Uses No IX. Public Hearings: $1,000.00 Expenses SPRING CREEK D PUMP 1 White River 5.2000 1.8000 3.4000 C All Uses No Denise Brown, Business Recovery Grant, a. Request from Rio Blanco County Fair Board COKER, MICHAEL D, 40.00, Expenses SPRING CREEK D PUMP 3 White River 1.0000 0.7500 0.2500 C All Uses No $1,000.00 for a Special Event Liquor Permit for the RBC Fair CONNOR, DANIEL, 40.00, Expenses SPRING CREEK D PUMP 4 White River 1.0000 0.7500 0.2500 C All Uses No Dept. of the Treasury, 2019 PCORI Fees, $35.88 Events at the RBC Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Cr. COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY CLINIC, 35.10, SPROD DITCH 1 Flag Creek 6.0000 2.5000 3.5000 C All Uses No Eagle River Waste, June Recycling Svc., $1,800.00 Rd. for the Grandstands on Aug. 7th and the 4-H Expenses Gall's, Collar Pins, Gloves, $178.00 Bldg. on Aug. 8th, 2020. COX, MARYBEL, 40.00, Expenses THOMAS DITCH White River 4.7600 2.0500 2.7100 C All Uses No GMCO, Mag Chloride, $9,360.00 X. New Business: DAN WILSON ATTORNEY AT LAW, 500.00, THOMAS DITCH 2 White River 6.0000 4.6700 1.3300 C All Uses No Grand Jct. Pipe, Ball Valve, $541.80 a. Approval of Indemnification Agreement Services TUCKER SPRING North Fork White River 1.0000 0.3300 0.6700 C IRR No Hair Hut Salon, Business Recovery Grant, $912.50 between the Town of Meeker and TDA Construction DIRECTV, 462.25, WRV Expenses WHEELER DITCH South Fork White River 18.1000 9.1000 9.0000 C IRR No Herald Times, June Legal Publications, $461.68 for the use of 5th Street bridge during construction DUCEY'S ELECTRIC, 1556.45, Expenses WHEELER DITCH South Fork White River 18.1000 1.0000 17.1000 C DOM No Intelli Choice Inc., Annual Lic. Support Fee, of the Circle Park Pond project. ELLIS, KEELY, 100.00, Council Stipend WHITE DITCH White Creek 0.0000 3.0000 0.0000 C All Uses No $2,875.00 b. Approval of Construction Agreement between EMC PLUMBING & HEATING INC, 521.10, WHITE RIVER BRIDGE MOON LAKE PL PUMP White River 5.7000 5.2000 0.5000 C All Uses No Jan Nye, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00 the Town of Meeker and Sturgeon Electric Compa- Services PUBLISHED JULY 9, 16, 23 AND 30, 2020 IN THE RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Joan Overton, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00 ny, Inc. for Market St.-5th St. Crossing project. FARIS MACHINERY COMPANY, 706.70, Expenses Lohmiller & Co., Replaced VAV Controllers, c. Discussion regarding cameras for the Police FEDERAL EXPRESS, 131.05, Expenses $884.00 Dept. to comply with the requirements of SB FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, 20798.70, Payroll MB Enterprises, Window Cleaning, $707.00 20-217. deduction McGuire Auto, Locking Cap, Oil & Oil Filters, XI. Treasurer’s Report FIRST BANKCARD, 2947.91, Expenses $464.00 XII. Mayor’s remarks FPPA, 770.50, PD Insurance Yes, you, the smart and informed person who chose to 1 XIII. Town Manager's Report FRANCIS, ALEX, 58.34, Expenses read this community newspaper ... Meeker Auto, Roof ATV, Oil & Filters, $795.67 XIV. Town Attorney's Report FRESH EXPRESS CLEANING, 231.00, Expenses Meeker Chamber, Contributions Towards Banners, XV. Other Board Business GALLS LLC, 111.38, Expenses May we suggest you make a habit of reading the $1,000.00 XVI. Adjournment GARNER, JR RICHARD E, 100.00, Council Stipend public notices each week? Meeker Chamber, Reimb. Mgr. Summit Scholar- Published: July 16, 2020 GEER, LUKE D., 100.00, Council Stipend ship, $295.62 Rio Blanco Herald Times GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, 156964.91, HEY, We know what you’re thinking. Meeker Chamber, Bus. Recovery Grant Chamber Expenses Memberships, $350.00 For one, they’re in teeny, tiny type. Need to submit a public or legal notice? You can GRANGER, ALISA, 100.00, Council Stipend (Fun fact: the size is set by state statute ... almost like they’d rather you Meeker Chamber, Reimb. 2017 Scholarship, utilize e-notice to draft, price, and proof your notice HACKING, TYSON, 100.00, Council Stipend DIDN’T read them or something .... ) $2,427.84 order in just a few clicks. Take advantage of this HAMBLIN, TIRYNN, 40.00, Expenses Meeker Co Working, Business Recovery Grant, simple and modern approach to public notice by HERRERA, ANDY, 102.07, Expenses They’re written in legalese visiting www.enotice.io. $912.50 IDENTITY GRAPHICS LLC, 1754.00, Services (whosoforthever-the-what-now?) Published: July 16, 2020 YOU! Meeker Drugs, Business Recovery Grant, $912.50 JOHN E REID & ASSOCIATES INC, 1150.00, Meeker Embroidery, Business Recovery Grant, Rio Blanco Herald Times Expenses They can be confusing and really, really boring. $1,000.00 LAWS, 12085.02, Expenses But since you're reading this community newspaper, you MGM, Safety Boots, Grass Seed, Propane, $489.31 Board of County Commissioners of LEXIPOL LLC, 2325.00, Expenses Mountain Cross Eng., N/W Corner Eng., $165.00 Rio Blanco County, Colorado MAIL SERVICES, 819.94, Services likely also know how important it is to know what your MSG, Cobble & Road Base, $1,161.65 Rio Blanco County Annex Building MAIN STREET CAFÉ, 200.00, Expenses local government is doing. Mtn. Charisma LLC, Business Recovery Grant, 17497 Hwy 64 MASTER PETROLEUM CO INC, 1528.30, $1,000.00 Rangely, CO 81648 Expenses This is where you do that. Mustang Makeover, Donation, $500.00 Tentative Agenda July 21, 2020 MEADOWS, RUTH, 260.00, Expenses MVB - VISA, Chair, Body Cam Holders, Gift Cert., Public Comment: Any member of the public may MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMENT, 240.00, $893.27 address the Board on matters which are within the Expenses Nana Goose, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00 jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN, 14726.02, #readyourpublicnotices Networking of the Rockies, Support, Lic. Renewal, Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, Electricity PC Purchase, $4,375.00 you are requested to make your comments when MULLEN, JOCELYN, 80.00, Expenses #informedcitizensarethebestcitizens Networking of the Rockies, July Monthly IT Support, the Board takes that matter. Please limit your MULLER'S BUILDING SERVICE, 1650.00, $1,666.67 comments to three minutes per member or five Expenses Noble, Laurie Atty, Muni Judge Svc. & Travel, minutes per group. The public comment time is MUNRO SUPPLY INC, 4069.36, Expenses $405.00 not for questions and answers. It is your time to NETWORKS UNLIMITED INC, 4376.39, Support/ RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, July 16, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS 5B

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