Serving Rio Blanco County Since 1885 w Vol. 136, No. 10 w October 8, 2020 w ht1885.com w $100 SOUTH FORK ... Mountain lion caught on home security camera By CAITLIN WALKER up into the mountains, no front [email protected] range lions.” The best thing to do if you spot RBC I Although Rio Blanco a lion in town limits (or happen to County is in the heart of mountain catch one on camera) is to notify lion territory, in-person sightings Colorado Parks and Wildlife or in populated areas are exceeding- the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s ly rare, happening only once or Office on the next business day. twice a year at most. With more You can also contact the Meeker residents investing affordable and Police Department or the Rangely reliable home security systems, Police Department. If, however, however, the cat may be out of you spot the same lion multiple the proverbial bag. times in the same location or Anita Bineau and husband you see it exhibiting aggressive James, new residents to Meeker, behavior or attacking a pet, you were awakened Saturday around should of course notify authori- 2:30 a.m. by a thump outside, ties immediately. DID YOU KNOW? “like something falling off You are a thousand times the roof,” Bineau told the HT. more likely to be struck by light- Lack of light, not Thinking it was a branch from ning than attacked by a mountain changing weather, a willow tree, they went back to lion, but if you ever do encounter is the main reason sleep. The next morning, they a lion in person, do not turn and leaves change color checked their home security run. This may activate the ani- camera footage and found some- mal’s prey instinct. Make noise so in the fall. As days thing quite unexpected – an adult the animal knows where you are shorten, trees stop mountain lion stalking something and make yourself look as large producing chloro- on the back deck of their home at as possible – “make sure they phyll, the chemical Sixth and Cleveland. know you’re pretty big and it’s which makes leaves Bineau posted the video to an going to be a formidable task,” area Facebook page, where it was deVergie said. This will likely green. This exposes shared multiple times, with many scare the animal off. In fact, a yellow and orange residents expressing surprise that 2017 completed in California pigments. In some the animal would come so far showed that mountain lions leaves, veins con- into town. would abandon their kills and run necting leaves to the There have also been reports at just the sound of human voices. of sightings at 5th and Cedar If the lion keeps coming toward tree start to close off streets as well as along 12th you, however, back away slowly as well, trapping sug- Street in the past few weeks. while maintaining eye contact, ar and turning some CPW Area Wildlife Manager and be ready to fend them off if leaves bright red. Bill deVergie can’t recall the last they attack. Don’t make it easy, time there was a documented lion “fight, be aggressive,” deVergie sighting in Meeker. “I wouldn’t said. Try to get to protection: a say it’s rare but I would say it’s car, your home, etc. uncommon,” he said via tele- As with everything, the inter-

CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS phone. Most likely, the lion was net has a lot to say about ways to This year's fall color display is a nice reminder that everything about 2020 isn't the worst. Above, some of following food – deer moving keep big cats off your property, the sights from partway up Cliff Lakes Trail #1831 in the White River National Forest. The trail was recent- through town, the flock of turkeys however most of the ‘remedies’ ly spruced up by the Blanco Ranger District with help from the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and Colorado who waddle their way through presented online aren’t useful at Mountain Club. the area regularly, or perhaps a all, according to experts. Some small pet. “I can’t remember that of the more interesting ideas we we’ve had any attacks on pets came across while researching recently or in the recent past,” this story included bringing an deVergie said. “ornery mule” with you every- The animal could also have where, sprinkling mothballs or been seeking fresh water, espe- black pepper around your proper- NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ... cially with the Western slope ty line, and our personal favorite: in severe drought. Or, it could growing “a really great mullet” have been moving through it’s to protect your neck in case an regular territory (lions routinely animal were to attack you from claim areas of 100 square miles behind. or more) or just passing through. Mullets aside, the best defense Earlier this year, the Rangely is pretty simple. “Be logical,” Police Department reported a deVergie said, “and take care of mother and two cubs spotted your pets. Most lions will not in the area of Ridge Road and attack large dogs as often; they advised caution. could be a formidable challenge. One rumor is that lions who If you have small pets and small do end up in Meeker or Rangely dogs make sure they come in at limits are relocated from the night.” If they do go out at night, Front Range and are already keep an eye on them. accustomed to humans, posing You can reach Colorado Parks a greater threat. deVergie said and Wildlife at 970-878-6090, Rio that’s not the case at all. “I’ve Blanco County Sheriff’s Office never heard of anybody relocat- at 970-878-9620, Meeker Police ing a lion to this part of the area Department at 970-878-5555 or at all. Most of the time if we do Rangely Police Department at any relocations, it’s gonna be way 970-675-8466.

ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO National Night Out is routinely held on the first Tuesday in August but was delayed by the pandemic. This year the Rangely Police Department, with help from the Town of Rangely, the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Rangely EMS, and Rangely Fire Department, hosted their National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The event enhances relationships between neighbors and law enforcement and fosters a sense of com- munity. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Families were delighted by the Care Flight and Classic Air Medical Helicopters on display inside the ball field, as well as the fire trucks, ambulances, and police patrol vehicles available for close inspection by curi- ous children in Elks Park. Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering, Marketing Coordinator Jeannie Caldwell, and Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director McKenzie Webber served dinner prepared by WRBM Recreation and Park District's Tim Webber. A first responder costume contest was held for the children. This year’s first place winners will enjoy a helicopter ride accompanied by a parent. First place was shared by Amariah Whiston and Ian Guzmam. Second place was taken by Adin Whiston, who will get to ride to school in a COURTESY PHOTO police car and home in a fire truck. Other winners were treated to gift cards and cash. Paisley Fernandez An adult mountain lion was caught on a home security camera won third place, Clancy Gilbert fourth place and Gentry Snider fifth place. at 6th and Cleveland last Saturday. Scan the Zapcode with the free Zappar app to watch the video clip.

IN THIS ISSUE: n n Wolf Creek Dam project Mitsch Bush interview 8A heading to trial 2A n Local Sports 1B Saturday: 70s/40s n n Opinion 4A Days Gone By 3B n Voter Q &A 6A n Public Notices 6B Sunday: 50s/20s THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITY JOURNALISM! Propane Sales for the White River Valley www.wrenergy.com • 233 6th St., Meeker • 878-9876 u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2A NEWS Thursday, October 8, 2020 Wolf Creek Dam project heading to trial in Jan. By HEATHER SACKETT ments of state law by showing it Aspen Journalism has a specific plan and intent for the water it says it needs. RBC I A water court case is In 2014 Rio Blanco applied headed toward trial because the for a 90,000 acre-foot conditional state of Colorado and a water con- water-storage right on the White servancy district still cannot agree River and proposed a dam and on whether the district actually reservoir between Rangely and needs the amount of water it claims Meeker, known as the White it does for a large dam and reservoir River storage project or the Wolf project in the northwest corner of Creek project. The district has now the state. reduced that claim to either 66,720 Expert reports from an engi- acre-feet for an off-channel res- CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS The annual Scrub Shirt Classic drew more than 70 people. Event proceeds fund the local Cancer Screening Fund. Scan the neering firm, an aquatic ecologist ervoir or 72,720 acre-feet for an Zapcode with the free Zappar app to watch a video clip of the running race start. and an economics firm outline how on-channel reservoir. they say the Rio Blanco Water There are two proposed ver- Conservancy District can and will sions of the project: one that would put its water storage rights to bene- construct a dam and reservoir on ficial use. But even after Rio Blanco the White River (the scale of this Scrub Shirt Classic 5K draws crowd reduced the amount of water it’s project is now rare in Colorado) asking for by more than 23,000 or an off-channel reservoir at the Special to the Herald Times Overall, Darren Nisly, 32, took first place, their mammograms. “So far, in 2020, six resi- acre-feet, a report from Colorado’s bottom of Wolf Creek gulch, in the Rebekah Grant, 30, took second place, and dents have received this service. Many clients top water engineers indicates the arid sagebrush hills just north of MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center Tucker Chinn, 12, placed third. Everyone ran using this service have not had a mammo- district still largely has a project in the river. and Pioneers Healthcare Center sponsored a great race. gram in several years. Early detection is the search of a need. The conservancy district would the annual Scrub Shirt 5K Race to raise “The Meeker Recreation Center helped best strategy. Pioneers Healthcare Foundation In their expert report submitted prefer to build the off-channel awareness for cancer screenings and raise with the race timing system. Their involve- is proud to be able to provide this service,” Aug. 31, Deputy State Engineer option: a 66,720-acre-foot reser- monies for the local Cancer Screening Fund. ment was extremely helpful and certainly Joy said. “Thank you to everyone who partic- Tracy Kosloff and Division 6 voir, with a dam that is 110 feet tall “We had great weather, and so many streamlined the start and finish,” Joy added. ipated in the 2020 Scrub Shirt 5K Event. We Engineer Erin Light outline 11 and 3,800 feet long. An off-channel fun people came out to participate,” said The event raised almost $1,200 to support appreciate the involvement and support of the instances where they say Rio reservoir would involve pumping Margie Joy, Executive Director of Pioneers the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation Cancer Cancer Screening Fund.” Blanco has not met the require- water uphill from the river into the Healthcare Foundation. “More than 70 peo- Screening Fund. This fund helps Meeker res- To learn more about the Cancer Screening ments of state law by showing it reservoir. ple ran or walked the event on Saturday.” idents who do not have insurance to receive Program, call Margie Joy at 970-878-9317. has a specific plan and intent for the Rio Blanco is a taxpayer-sup- water it says it needs. ported special district that was A water court case is headed formed in 1992 to operate and toward trial because the state of maintain Taylor Draw Dam, which Arrest made in Rangely Colorado and a water conservancy creates Kenney Reservoir, just east district still cannot agree on wheth- of Rangely. The district extends er the district actually needs the roughly from the Yellow Creek True Value burglary case amount of water it claims it does for confluence with the White River to MISSING Special to the Herald Times the burglary. At the time it was a large dam and reservoir project in the Utah state line. “Spade”, our male believed additional suspects the northwest corner of the state. Rio Blanco says the project black-and-white RANGELY I A second were involved. Expert reports from an engi- should store 7,000 acre-feet annu- neering firm, an aquatic ecologist ally for irrigation. But Light and border collie, went arrest has been made in the In late April 2020, two theft of 28 firearms from the Rangely boys discovered and an economics firm outline how Kosloff’s report says according to missing between Rangely True Value store and reported a cache of sto- they say the Rio Blanco Water the 2019 Technical Update to the Marvine Camp- in September 2019. Dawn len firearms in a cave near Conservancy District can and will Colorado Water Plan, the irrigated Hoffman, 39, turned herself Dragon Trail Road. The guns put its water storage rights to bene- acres in the White River Basin ground and County in to the Loveland Police were confirmed to be the same ficial use. But even after Rio Blanco are projected to decrease in the Road 8 on Saturday, Department on Oct. 1, 2020. ones stolen from Rangely True reduced the amount of water it’s future, and that this storage project, (Of note: this is not the same Value. asking for by more than 23,000 because it is situated low in the Sept 26. He has a person as Dawn Conrad Hoffman is charged with acre-feet, a report from Colorado’s basin, cannot serve the majority of black spade on his Hoffman, daughter of the late second degree burglary, theft top water engineers indicates the the irrigated lands anyway, which Paul Conrad.) and criminal mischief. district still largely has a project in are concentrated upstream along muzzle, white chest In December 2019, the According to Rangely search of a need. the mainstem of the White River and white paws. Rangely Police Department Police Chief TiRynn Hamblin In their expert report submitted near Meeker and along tributaries Reward for his return. Aug. 31, Deputy State Engineer like Piceance Creek. He’s our little girl’s arrested a 16-year-old juvenile in a press release, no other who was taken into custody information will be released at Tracy Kosloff and Division 6 “Per the proposed decree, the best friend. for his alleged involvement in this time. Engineer Erin Light outline 11 applicant is once again requesting 970-433-1790 instances where they say Rio Blanco has not met the require- u See WOLF CREEK, Page 5A WREA board appoints Brett Dearman R ELECT E , COL R Special to the Herald Times open call to the membership for letters of interest. ER OR IC IV K A Dearman ran for election for the Town of Meeker E D A R E O M S board earlier in the month at WREA’s annual E MEEKER I The WREA Board held a special

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Death by Chocolate: A Little History, a lot of truffle making RBC | Learn many fabulous facts about chocolate and truffle making during this deliciously educational evening. Watch demos, learn how to make amazing flavors and start rolling your own handmade truffles! Each student takes home 12 truffles ina choice of flavors. Rangely class meets 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. with registration due by Oct. 12. Meeker class meets 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 with registration due by Oct. 28. The cost of the class is $65 including chocolate to take home. Meeker seniors 62 years old or older receive 50 percent off. Sign-up by calling 970- 824-1118 or visiting https://cncc.edu/community-programming- registration.

Decorative Candies RANGELY | Learn to create incredible royal icing candies for all your holiday dessert decorating. These little candies dry hard for easy storage. Choose from an array of designs such as unicorns, googly eyes, bees, fall leaves and more. Class meets in Rangely 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 with registration due by Nov. 2. The cost of the class includes everything needed to make several candies. Bring a box to take candies home. Sign-up by calling 970-824-1118 or visiting https://cncc.edu/community- programming-registration.

Creative Curation MEEKER | Interested in museum curation? During this family friendly camp you’ll have a chance to learn what it takes to be the director of the White River Museum. Divide into teams and then take charge of designing, and developing what goes inside as well how to market an exhibit at the museum. Teams will present their plans to a panel of judges, competing with each other for a chance to have the museum use their ideas for a new or updated exhibit. This is your chance to make an impact on history. Class meets 1-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 23-25. The cost of the class is $75. Registration due by Nov. 16. Sign-up by calling 970- 824-1118 or visiting https://cncc.edu/community-programming- registration. Looking for senior workers MEEKER | We have a few openings!! SER National is been funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to operate the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) focusing on the training and employment needs of the mature worker. The Rio Blanco County Historical Society has recently become a host agency for this program. Participants in the SER SCSEP come from all walks of life, have diverse work experiences and possess various levels of education. SER partners with host agencies (local non-profit organizations 501(c)(3) and government agencies) to provide participants with training opportunities to update their skills. SCSEP is a community service and work- based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income (not more than 125% of the established federal poverty guidelines) persons at least 55 years of age who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. The program has been suspended since the COVID 19 Shutdowns began, but there is a possibility that we will be starting in November. Please notify the White Rive Museum if you would like to apply. Applications are being taken now for the openings in November. At the White River Museum, participants will serve as docents, receptionists, and perform administrative functions with a little housekeeping, labeling, researching and filing included. Please drop by the Museum to get assistance logging in to fill in the application. Or go to https://ser-national.org/programs/employment/ scsep-application-for-services/. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 4A OPINION Thursday, October 8, 2020

LETTER TO THE EDITOR EDITOR’S COLUMN A thank you from the heart Dear Editor: For the retirement open house held at City Park Oct. 1, 2020, and hosted by PMC. A Speak your truth special thanks to Margie Joy for her creativity and generosity of spirit, and to those who were in attendance. It has been my sincere privilege to work for PMC and provide service for this community. I stayed a long time, so must have liked it a bit. By NIKI TURNER strive to do Do we, though? [email protected] every week to I know business owners Gratefully, the forefront who are afraid to express their Judy M. Eskelson his is the 80th annual in a different opinions publicly for fear Meeker observance of National way. One of they’ll lose business. Newspaper Week. those things I know employees who TNaturally, I’m hyper-aware of we strive to do are afraid to speak out about GUEST COLUMN: LOOSE ENDS the importance and value of as journalists corruption and injustice and newspapers and journalists all is to give the harassment in the workplace year long. If I wasn’t, I would voiceless a because if they do they’ll lose need to be in a different line of voice. their jobs. A place at the table work, obviously. What do you mean, silly And I know friends and But this week, conversations editor? This is America, the family who are afraid to speak By DOLLY VISCARDI together with the table so to speak, but they were with friends and acquaintances land of freedom of speech, up about mental illness, or Special to the Herald Times each other, elbowed out of the discussion and have brought the work we where everyone has a voice. domestic violence, or addiction as well as certainly did not spend enough for fear they’ll be shunned, MEEKER I Years ago as those from time at the shared table to make a rejected and judged. a reporter, I first became aware other cities real difference. So who tells those stories? of the need for local government and counties “Go ahead and sit a spell.” I Who gives those people a to send representatives over to to meet the heard this time and again while voice? Denver to make sure decisions challenges I was out interviewing people Journalists do, when those about our area were not being everyone for an upcoming feature or story. folks find the courage to talk made without us. The Piceance faces. It is I did not take this lightly as I to us. Basin was booming and plans not about soon realized that the story this were being made to handle the Dolly caving in individual wanted to share would When those stories are Viscardi told through the journalistic influx of energy workers. It soon when your never unfold if I didn’t slow down. narrative, public perceptions became apparent that western viewpoint Often the speaker was an oldtimer begin to change, and when slope development was often is rejected or simply bullying who wanted to be heard, or perceptions change, policies spearheaded by those who kept your way forward without someone who was relatively new eventually change. Front Range concerns at the listening to the people who have to the community. If I got up from Perhaps that’s why the forefront of their minds. voiced concerns. It is all about the table too soon, it indicated people with the most power So when I heard someone use collaboration. I really wasn’t interested in the and privilege so often want the phrase “a place at the table” During every kind of economy, story they were willing to share. journalists to stay silent… They recently to describe the work of boom and bust alike, it appeared Community involvement is the fear change more than anyone, legislators, it reminded me of our that the concerns of our populace best way to take a place at the because change is likely to own elected municipal and county as represented by the county and table. Keep the size of the table shift that balance of power and officials. They may have a place at local governments were sometimes in mind at all times though, so privilege. the table, but their most important left out of the discussions. They that your voice and your opinions MIKE THOMPSON, USA TODAY task after being elected is working might have officially had places at won’t go unheard.

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OBITUARIES WOLF CREEK: u Continued from Page 2A use that allows a water right “to “Families living in western Rio the court award irrigation use,” provide water to users outside of Blanco County should be aware Mark Douglas Barlow the engineer’s expert report reads. Colorado for the purpose of allow- that a project that the professionals Sept. 22, 1963 ~ Oct. 1, 2020 “The engineers continue to con- ing ongoing diversions of water say doesn’t show any justification tend there is no evidence to suggest rights within Colorado.” would put them in debt for years, Mark Douglas Barlow, 57, sporting Debbie Barlow, Wayne (Marsha) Riono Blanco comment claims it needs fromand not just officials paying for the hun- husband of Doretta Barlow, of events. He Barlow, Chris (Andrea) Barlow, that there is a future water need for this purpose.” three years-worth of drought con- dreds of millions in construction Rangely, Colorado, formerly was also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, tingency storage for uses within costs, but also almost a million of Vernal, Utah passed away a huge nephews, and cousins. Rio Blanco says some of the water would also be used in a the basin. But state engineers say dollars every year in electricity peacefully surrounded by his Green Bay He is preceded in death by that there has never been a call on costs to pump the water up and family on Oct. 1, 2020. Mark was Packers fan his mother, Carla Barlow, his future augmentation plan to replace depletions within the district that the White River below the town of over the dam,” Macnab said in a born Sept. 22, 1963, to Carla and and loved grandparents, Kelly and Lillian Meeker, even in the driest years, written statement. “Do Rio Blanco Ronald Barlow in Kemmerer, watching Barlow from Humboldt, Kansas, are out of priority due to a Colorado River Compact curtailment. and the likelihood of the reservoir citizens really think this is in our Wyoming. NASCAR. Frank and Mary Bertagnolli from being able to fill during the - run economic best interests?” Mark married Doretta Mark Kemmerer, Wyoming, a niece Rio Blanco is proposing that 11,887 acre-feet per year be stored off season every year is extreme- Despite the state oppos- Burchett on June 19, 1987, in was a Chelsea and a brother-in-law Joe ly high. Light and Kosloff point ing the current project propos- San Patricio, New Mexico. Mark Mark Barlow member Burchett. as “augmentation,” or insurance in case of a compact call. According out that not even Denver Water al, since 2013 it has also given enjoyed being a firefighter, and of the St. Memorial service for Mark or Aurora Water have three times roughly $850,000 to Rio Blanco spending time with his family and Ignatius Catholic Church in will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, to the 1922 Colorado River Compact, the upper basin states their annual demand in reserve. in the form of Colorado Water wife in the outdoors, camping, Rangely, Colorado. Mark didn’t 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Phillips The state also says Rio Blanco Conservation Board grants to canoeing and fishing. He loved know a stranger; he could talk to Ashley Valley Funeral Home (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming) must deliver 7.5 million has overestimated the amount of study the project. The Colorado going up into the Uintah’s and anyone and wanted to help out (410 North 800 West, Vernal, water the town of Rangely will River Water Conservation District the mountains above Meeker. and serve his community where Utah). Online condolences acre-feet a year to Lake Powell for use by the lower basin states need, and that the need for the has also given Rio Blanco $50,000 He was dedicated to following he could. may be shared at www. full amount claimed for recreation to investigate the feasibility of the and encouraging his children’s He is survived by his loving AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. (Arizona, California and Nevada). If the upper basin doesn’t make water is unsubstantiated, as is the project. various endeavors. Many a mile wife, Doretta. Children, Jennifer In lieu of flowers please need for water for the recovery of River District General was spent in the vehicle traveling (John) Cottrill, Cole (Hannah) make donations to the Rangely this delivery, the lower basin can “call” for its water, triggering endangered fish species. Manager Andy Mueller said the to numerous towns to support all Barlow, and Ryan Barlow. His Fire Department PO Box 220, State engineers declined to talk multi-purpose water uses outlined kinds of middle and high school dad, Ronald Barlow, siblings, Rangely, Colorado, 81648. involuntary cutbacks in water use for the upper basin. to Aspen Journalism about their in the project is the way water proj- By releasing this replacement expert report. ects should be put together. water stored in the proposed res- Rio Blanco District Manager “Identifying the right-size proj- Wayne Paul "Murph" Murphy ervoir to meet these compact obli- Alden Vanden Brink also declined ect for the White River is still very July 6, 1950 ~ Sept. 30, 2020 gations, it would allow other water to comment on the state’s oppo- important,” he said. “The specif- uses in the district to continue and sition, citing concerns about liti- ics about the White River storage Wayne Murphy, a long time Savior on He is survived by his wife Nancy avoid the mandatory cutbacks in gation. Vanden Brink also is chair project as it’s currently proposed I resident of Meeker, Colorado, was March 6, Murphy; three sons, Wayne the event of a compact call. of the Yampa/White/Green River think are things that still need to be called home to Heaven on Sept. 1994, and (Angela) of Juneau, Alaska; Billy But state engineers say com- Basin Roundtable and sits on the worked out.” 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in joined Faith of Grand Junction, Colorado; pact compliance is a problem to be board of the Colorado River Water Aspen Journalism is a local, Grand Junction, Colorado. Baptist Joshua of Meeker, Colorado; tackled by the state and not indi- Conservation District. nonprofit, investigative news orga- Murph was born in Denver, Church in one daughter, Hannah Murphy of vidual water users. And since no But another roundtable mem- nization covering water and rivers. Colorado, and grew up in Fruita, Meeker, Grand Junction, Colorado; three one knows exactly how compact ber says the project doesn’t hold For more, go to aspenjournalism. Colorado. He was the son of Colorado. grandchildren and one great- compliance would unfold (that’s water. Deirdre Macnab owns 4M org. John Keith Murphy and Edith Having grandchild. still to be decided by the Upper Ranch, which is adjacent to the This story is brought to you Rae (Brenneman) Murphy. He retired from Murph was preceded in death Colorado River Commission and proposed project site, and was until by COLab, the Colorado News enlisted and served in the U.S. Colowyo, by his parents, three sisters and the state engineer) it’s not possible recently the sole remaining oppos- Collaborative, a nonprofit coali- Wayne Murphy Army from January 1968 through Murph one grandson. In lieu of flowers, for Rio Blanco to have a plan in er in the case. She recently pulled tion of more than 60 newsrooms January 1971. Murph worked in joined with a memorial contribution can be place for this augmentation water. out of the formal water court pro- across Colorado working together the oil fields prior to working for New Testament Church Planters; made to New Testament Church Light and Kosloff’s report says cess, citing mounting legal costs, to better serve the public. Learn Colowyo for 27 years. He retired he and his family traveled Planters through Faith Baptist there is no recognized beneficial but still opposes the project. more at https://colabnews.co in 2006. Murph accepted the throughout the United States Church, 1095 Garfield, Meeker, Lord Jesus Christ as his personal volunteering to build churches. Colorado, 81641.

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. . . ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. (Heb. 6:10) NE good deed is more worth than a other in misunderstandings, problems, and conflicts, that we love thousand brilliant theories,” wrote each other and sacrifice ourselves for others anyway. This doesn’t OCharles Spurgeon. “Let us not wait mean we just put up with it but still boil within, rather we forbear for large opportunities, or for a different kind in love. Without this kind of love and forbearing, unity will be of work, but do just the things we ‘find to do’ destroyed and God’s work right along with it. day by day.” Eighth, right on the heels of the above, Paul went on to write Seventh, we minister when we forebear that we forgive one another: “And be ye kind one to another, ■ Dr. J.D. one another: “forbearing one another in tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s Watson love” (Eph. 4:2). The context of this verse sake hath forgiven you” (Eph. 4:32). Instead of the usual word for is unity. Christian unity has been a perennial forgiveness (aphesis, “release, pardon, or cancellation”), the word problem since the early days of Christianity. here is charizomai, the root of which is charis, grace, and means As early as Acts 6, unity was threatened. Additionally, in almost showing favor, graciously giving to someone. In other words, every one of Paul’s Epistles there is something about unity. Paul true forgiveness is treating the offender graciously, responding to commanded believers here “to keep the unity of the Spirit in the unkindness with kindness. bond of peace.” “Keep” is tēreō, which is derived from tēros Oh, but that person wronged me,” we argue, “he hurt me, he (a warden or guard) and means to keep an eye on, watch over, insulted me!” But let us consider what we did to the Savior, but observe attentively, and even guard protectively. Notice that we He forgave us according to His grace. We live in a day when raw are not told to create unity. When we try, we inevitably create feelings drive people’s actions. Should we, therefore, deny our instead compromise, tolerance, uniformity, or other false unity. feelings? Indeed not, we should deal with them; they should be Rather, we guard the unity Christ created. controlled by a mind that is driven by God’s Word. Paul lists four ways that we guard Christian unity, one of Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our which is “forbearing one another in love.” Interestingly, while study today: Romans 12:20–21; 1 Corinthians 13:7? we might think that to speak of “love” would be enough, Paul We hope you will visit our website (www.TheScriptureAlone. knew it wouldn’t be because he understood human nature, so com), where you will find not only our podcast of these devotional he adds that we are also to be “forbearing one another.” This is studies but also other resources for Christian growth, including anechomai, “to hold one’s self upright, to bear, to endure.” This messages in MP3 media files. You are also invited to worship with is the same word Paul uses in 2 Timothy 4:3 to describe people us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at who will not “endure [put up with] sound doctrine” but will seek 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is: “continu[ing] teachers who will tickle their ears. The idea here, then, is that stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking sometimes we just put up with each other, that we bear with each of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6A u NEWS Thursday, October 8, 2020 RBC ballots will start going out this Friday, Oct. 9 By SANDRA FISH places is illegal, and Attorney n What if my name Colorado News Collaborative General Phil Weiser told the changed? 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Please drop completed applications at Meeker UMC - 809 Park Ave (8th & Park) for Questions, call Meeker UMC at 970-878-5904 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, October 8, 2020 NEWS 7A SafeCare Colorado brings free parent support program to county Special to the Herald Times tionship that boosts parents’ confidence and eases Parents who reach the child health module from community organizations and health care the stress of what can be a challenging journey for receive a first aid kit and manual to guide them providers. SafeCare referrals can also come from RANGELY I SafeCare Colorado brings free anyone. through common child illnesses and injuries. They family members, and parents and caregivers can parent support program to Rio Blanco County “Being a parent is a hard job. All of us need discuss different scenarios — how to care for their inquire about the program for themselves. SafeCare Colorado, a program of Northwest a hand up at some point,” said Kim Maneotis, child at home, when they should see a doctor and Northwest Colorado Health has been offer- Colorado Health, is expanding to serve families in SafeCare Colorado Supervisor with Northwest when to seek emergency care. ing the program in Moffat and Routt Counties Rio Blanco County. The free, voluntary program Colorado Health. “If we can provide more infor- Parents also receive guidance on developing since 2017, and looks forward to working with works with parents to build a solid foundation mation to assist parents on this path, it not only healthy bonds with their babies and establish- families in Rio Blanco County. The SafeCare supporting children’s growth during key develop- helps them be better parents, it helps them enjoy ing routines and expectations to encourage good Colorado launch event is open to community ment years. SafeCare Colorado will be hosting a parenting more.” behavior as children grow. organizations and the public. Kyra Montgomery free information session to launch the program in SafeCare involves three modules — home “Our mission is to empower parents,” Maneotis from the Colorado Office of Early Childhood, Rio Blanco County on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from safety, child health and parent-child interactions. said. “We want to build on what they know and and Katherine Casillas from the Kemp Center 1-2:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker (200 Parent support providers assess parents’ progress give them the skills they need to be self-sufficient will be joining to share more about the history of Main St.). in each module before moving on to the next. It and advocate for their families.” SafeCare and how it can support families, commu- SafeCare Colorado connects Parent Support takes about four to six months for families to mas- Families who benefit from SafeCare often face nity partners and agencies in Rio Blanco County. Providers with families who have children five ter the entire program. hardships related to income, housing, transporta- SafeCare will be hosting this event with COVID- and younger who could use extra support keeping The home safety portion of the program focus- tion, partner and peer support and health issues. 19 in mind. their young children safe and healthy. The first es on identifying and addressing hazards to babies Parent Support Providers connect parents to com- For more information or to make a referral and most important step is establishing rapport so and toddlers on the move. SafeCare provides munity resources that can help with basic living visit northwestcoloradohealth.org/safecare or call parents feel comfortable inviting Parent Support electrical outlet covers, doorknob covers and other needs so they can focus more on their children’s 970-415-2668. Providers into their home (in-person or virtually). items families need to protect their children from health and safety. This opens the door to a knowledge-sharing rela- common household hazards. Parent Support Providers receive referrals

Impressions of Meeker from DONATED DIFFERENTIAL ... a foreign exchange student By SOPHIA GOEDERT Special to the Herald Times

MEEKER I Meeker remains relatively undis- covered so it’s always interesting to hear an out- sider’s point of view about their impression of the community. At the high school this year we have two foreign exchange students; this week we’ll hear from Lea Knapp from Italy. Lea is staying with Blaine and Ann Franklin this year. Knapp is from a small village in northern Italy called South Tyrol. Tyrol, like Meeker, is surrounded by nature and is a popular destination for hiking, skiing and biking. The abundance of nature we have here makes her feel more at home in Meeker. Because of the placement of her village, Lea’s first Lea Knapp is an exchange student from language is German, but she also speaks Italian, South Tyrol, Italy. English and French. With the holiday season coming up, it will be and much like here they were under the impression interesting to see what she thinks of our american that they would be able to go back after a couple holidays. In Italy they don’t celebrate Halloween or of weeks. That obviously didn’t happen. Only peo- COURTESY PHOTO Thanksgiving and their Christmas is also a little dif- ple with necessary jobs got to go to work and you Students of the college’s automotive program will have a new differential to use in their ferent. Their most important holidays are Christian had to have a necessary reason to leave the house. training after the donation of the part by Trapper Mine. holidays like Christmas, Easter and All Saints. Like most of the U.S. they got put into quarantine. George Miner, a mechanic at Trapper Mine, proposed donating the differential describ- When she first came to Meeker she was very Although theirs was much more enforced. They had ing why it would benefit the program. Glenda Bellio, a member of the Warehousing impressed. She said, “It was like I thought it would soldiers and police officers in every town enforcing Department, contacted Automotive Instructor Dale Updike in September to ask if the col- be. I really like the small town, with a lot of wildlife the stay at home order. After two months in quaran- lege would like to receive the large axel. Providing students with real-world experience and nature around it.” For the time that she’s been tine they were able to leave the house without giving such as using the decommissioned axle is an important part of the program and was hap- here, she’s enjoyed the different culture and seeing the officers a reason. pily accepted. “On behalf of Colorado Northwest Community College, we would like to extend our sincere the architecture here. Now in Italy things have slowly gone back to gratitude for Trapper’s Mining Company contribution of a differential to CNCC’s Automotive As expected, the Italian and American cuisine are the new normal. Schools are open again and they program. Your donation will provide expanded skills-based practices,” Updike wrote in a pretty different. Back in Italy they eat more pizza, participate in sports. They still wear masks when letter of thanks. potatoes and pasta rather than the primarily meat social distancing is not possible or inside of shops. The axle was presented to Updike and Craig Career Technical Education Dean Kathy dishes we have here. Aside from family, Italian and Overall, Meeker has impressed Lea with its Powell-Case by Jennifer Womack, Mine IT Supervisor and Moffat County Junior Affiliated Tyrolean food is what she misses most. scenery and small town vibe. It’s been a little bit of College District Board member. It’s also interesting to hear how the Italian gov- a cultural shock and she certainly misses home. She (Above) Dale Updike accepted a decommissioned differential donated to the college auto- ernment handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools says that she is more than happy with her decision motive program by Trapper Mine. were the first to close when COVID-19 broke out and she looks forward to what is to come. VOTING Q&A: u Continued from Page 6A to destroy the undelivered person and by mail? It is illegal to vote more will let you know when your results will be made public until mailers, although about three- First, envelopes the ballots than once. If someone votes ballot is accepted. That means after polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. voters on Oct. 9. Again, a voter fourths had been delivered. are returned in have barcodes in person and by mail, county your vote will be counted. Not even elections officials know is considered active if they’ve In a settlement of the lawsuit, unique to the individual. When clerks are required to provide Here’s a tip: The sooner you the results until then because voted in the most recent general the government also agreed to the envelopes are received by that information to the district return your ballot, the sooner computer software prevents the elections or updated their consult within the personSecretary of clerks, voting, they are scanned invoting and attorney twice,or state attorney ballot the texts, countingemails and phone count and from being more revealed until address or other registration State’s Office before sending poll books are updated to show general for prosecution. calls nagging you to vote will after polls close. Even with the information any future communications that the person has voted. So n How can I be sure my stop. 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You may vote at a center to see that they had already within a few days of being ballots? coalition of more than 60 State Jena Griswold sued the through 7 p.m. Election Day voted. Or, if the person votes mailed, contact your county Elections officials may start newsrooms across Colorado Postal Service, saying the with some limited weekend early at a polling place, then clerk. Return your ballot to a counting ballots 15 days ahead working together to better serve mailer is misleading and could hours. also casts their mail ballot, their drop box or through the mail, of the election, on Oct. 19. The the public. Learn more at https:// disenfranchise voters. n What prevents me or mail ballot will not be accepted and the ballot tracking system early counting relieves some of colabnews.co The Postal Service agreed anyone from voting twice: in for counting. the Election Day crush, but no u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 8A NEWS Thursday, October 8, 2020 Interview with Diane Mitsch Bush Town asked to attend By LUCAS TURNER lems. She Bush. She also lauded the ACA is weak at best, and that we need [email protected] [Boebert] has for its role in allowing Colorado to [currently] get supplies from for- commissioner work said, and this to expand Medicaid, which a high eign countries, and so we should be RBC I Diane Mitsch Bush is a quote, proportion of residents in the dis- incentivizing the manufacture and is running for Colorado’s 3rd 'I'm tired of trict qualify for and use. production of life-saving medical session on dispatch compromise.' Protecting coverage for people supplies right here,” said Mitsch Congressional District this elec- Special to the Herald Times tion. She comes to the race cit- Maybe she with pre-existing conditions, allow- Bush. ing past experience, having served is tired of ing people to stay on their parent’s On public lands, she talked as a Routt County Commissioner that, I don't insurance plans until the age of 26, about supporting legislation like MEEKER I Meeker from 2007 to 2012, and as a know, but and the Medicaid expansion are the Colorado Outdoor Recreation town trustees approved a Representative for the 26th House that doesn't commonly used defenses of the Economy (CORE) Act. $5,000 donation to support FAST FACTS District in the Colorado House of work. You Diane Mitsch ACA, but Mitsch Bush says it is “That bill was the result of a bringing the skijoring event WHO: RBC Commis- Representatives from 2013-2017. have to be Bush also important for mental health decade of stakeholder work and back in 2021. The donation sioners and the Town of This cycle marks her second run able to sit care. seven Western Slope counties. It is designated for the prize Meeker for the seat, after challenging then down and listen to people on the “It requires insurers to cover included ranchers and outfitters and “purse” for contestants. The first event, held in February WHAT: Work session to four-term Republican Incumbent other side of the aisle.” both physical health and mental recreationists and county govern- discuss dispatch Scott Tipton in the 2018 midterm Absent direct interaction with health. And again in this stressful ments and local governments, and 2020, brought in outside con- elections. her opponent, Diane Mitsch Bush’ time of COVID, we have got to they hammered out over 10 years testants as well as local par- WHERE: RBC Courthouse “When I ran against Scott campaign has focused on voter keep that, especially in our rural the basic points that would become ticipants and was deemed a WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 13, Tipton, I compiled lots and lots engagement, holding public zoom areas,” she said. the CORE Act,” she said, adding rousing success overall. 10:30 a.m. of information on his record...his calls regularly where undecided Other healthcare priorities list- that her opponent does not under- The board also approved votes, because many of the votes voters can call in and ask questions. ed by the Democratic candidate stand the legislative process. “My a draft budget for the town didn't square with what people “I encourage everyone to include lowering prescription drug opponent claims the CORE Act is for 2021. Planned increases here needed,” said Mitsch Bush, attend, I answer questions, they're costs, protecting the Children’s some kind of plot by either Denver are for health insurance, liability insurance, workman’s compensa- noting that the strategy does not not orchestrated. It's not ‘oh I wanna Health Insurance Program (CHIP), liberals or Boulder liberals. She is tion, dispatch fees — although they have yet to receive a specific work against her current opponent take your question, it's a good one.’ and shoring up funding for rural so wrong, she really doesn't under- amount from the county for what dispatch fees will be. Lauren Boebert, who has never The whole point is to listen to peo- hospitals and clinics. stand these stakeholder process- Items to be cut are business grants, marketing and economic held any kind of public office. ple and answer questions.” On economic issues, Diane es. That bill came about through development, and limiting capital projects. Purchases will be limit- The current race for Colorado’s Mitsch Bush said in her dis- Mitsch Bush wants to focus first cooperation between rural Western ed to essential items, “which is really what we always do anyway,” 3rd CD could be described as cussions with voters “from Pueblo on creating good paying jobs. Slope counties.” said Town Manager Lisa Cook. the kind of spectacle voters have to Grand Junction to the San Luis She said one way to do this is by “The choice for this election The town will have to dip into reserves to balance the 2021 become familiar with on the nation- Valley to all the Western Slope investing in infrastructure, which Colorado's 3rd Congressional budget. The general fund budget is $2,917,810 and will require al scene. Bitter accusations and valleys,” she hears three common many experts say is sorely needed. District on those issues and many $1,030,119 from reserves. The water fund budget is $941,718 and negative attacks in all directions, priorities time and time again. In 2017, the American Society of many more couldn't be more clear, will require $350,418 in reserves. Cook emphasized that reserves and a dearth of rational, informed “One, they want me to help Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) gave the we're very, very different. As many are used for systems development, not operations and maintenance. discussion between the two can- lower the cost of healthcare. Two, United States infrastructure a rating times as you hear people say, oh A public hearing on the budget will be set for Nov. 17. didates. I need to help build an economy of D+ when compared to that of I'm not gonna vote, it's not gonna Meeker Chief of Police Edward Thompson presented a safety Mitsch Bush said her oppo- that works for everyone, particu- other developed countries. make any difference....it makes a plan for the annual elk bugling contest, to be held on Oct. 21. The nent has “outright rejected” debate larly good paying jobs, and [three], “Transportation, broadband, the difference this time. And I would county and public health have approved the plan. Thompson also requests in various formats, or sim- people want our public lands pro- electric grid, and water. I mean urge people, exercise your right to discussed a change in uniforms for Meeker police officers. ply ignored others. Boebert has tected,” she said. those are all such important pieces vote,” she said. Cook said the requests for the COVID-19 Relief Funds made similar claims about Mitsch On the issue of healthcare, she and once you start investing you Diane Mitsch Bush also spoke Business Assistance grants currently total $104,433. Bush’s unwillingness to debate. wants to focus most immediately start to see immediately, good pay- with the HT about protecting rural Cook also told the board the town has been asked to attend a “I think that's really disappoint- on “protecting and strengthening” ing jobs,” she said. water supplies, tackling climate work session with the county commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 13 ing. I think we as candidates owe the Affordable Care Act (ACA), She also proposed incentiviz- change, and her decision to reject at 10:30 a.m. to discuss dispatch. That work session is open to the it to the people to participate and especially to protect people with ing new manufacturing jobs, “espe- corporate campaign donations. public. debate, so that voters can see who pre-existing conditions. cially in areas where traditional You can hear the full interview in we are and what we stand for.” said “My opponent would repeal fossil fuel jobs are shrinking.” She our podcast feed by searching for Mitsch Bush, who also criticized it and seems to think somehow says those jobs pay well, and could “Rio Blanco County News” in your her opponent’s partisan rhetoric. she would keep that coverage. She include everything from outdoor favorite podcast app, or by going to This is Abe. “From my experience in the doesn't seem to understand that recreation gear to medical supplies. soundcloud.com/heraldtimes1885 Colorado House I know that you overage for pre-existing conditions “That was brought to my atten- To learn more about upcoming Abe doesn't get his news have to reach across the aisle and is a part of the law that the affordable tion especially during COVID. We zoom events with Diane Mitsch from social media. bring everybody in to solve prob- care act represents,” said Mitsch saw that our medical supply chain Bush, you can email caleb@diane- forcolorado.com Abe is smart.

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MEEKER I In an exciting turn of events, Cowboy football will kick at MSD's fall off its season this Friday in Starbuck Stadium. “It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for all of us,” commented head extracurricular coach Shane Phelan. “First the season is on, then it's off, then it's back on again and then our first game is canceled and now we finally get to play on activities Friday in front of a home crowd.” The coaching staff from last year is returning, coach Phelan and Special to the Herald Times Matt Scott coaching the defensive line, Darby Finley the offensive line BANK OF THE and defensive backs, Matt Dupire wide receivers, and Andy Coryell the MEEKER I SAN JUANS linebackers and quarterbacks. Also returning to the team are nine seniors: Extracurricular activi- 500 Main, Meeker Colby Clatterbaugh, Braydon Garcia, Spud White, Axel Oliva, Cooper ties in the Meeker School Main, Ryan Phelan, Dax Sheridan, Carter Strate and Jeremy Woodward 878-5073 District are an extension and new to the senior lineup are Josh Murphy and Justin Henderson. of the learning that occurs In this group of seniors some impactful talent returns to the field start- in our classrooms. Our COULTER AVIATION ing with the number one QB in class 1A, Phelan, who threw for for 2,396 school district is committed Meeker yards last year, 223 more than Miles Srague from Holyoke in the number to continue with in-person 878-5045 two slot and 1,097 more than Collin Russel from Strasburg in the number learning as well as extra- three position. Rushing, Woodward ran for 797 yards last year and through the air Clatterbaugh is within 54 yards of being in the number one slot for curricular activities. We MA FAMIGLIA receiving, he and Phelan connected last year for 430 yards. ask our community to help RESTAURANT The junior class doesn’t disappoint, Kelton Turner is in the top 10 us maintain these oppor- tunities for our students Henry & Kris Arcolesse returning rushers and Zachary Eskelson is tied in the seventh spot with Ben Hatz from Platte Canyon having 4.5 sacks per game. “We are excited to by engaging in the follow- 410 Market, Meeker ing behaviors proven to 878-4141 play and have this opportunity to have a game with an opponent so close to home in Northwest Colorado,” said Phelan. “It is great to be able to play help prevent the spread of our neighbors.” COVID-19. NORTHWEST AUTO “There are good numbers in every class, they have been eager all fall Do not attend Meeker SALES & SERVICE to play under the lights, and we hope the community comes out to support School District games/ 485 Market St., Meeker these boys.” events if, in the past 14 878-5026 Moffat County is the first opponent for the Cowboys. A class 2A days, you have: school, they made it to the playoffs last year. Stat leaders for the Bulldogs n Tested positive for are Ryan Peck, QB, who threw for 1,130 yards last year and defensively COVID-19. WATT'S RANCH they have Joseph Campagna with 92 tackles and averages 5.5 sacks and n Had known exposure MARKET Taren Teeter with 90 tackles. to a COVID-19 positive 271 E. Market, Meeker COURTESY PHOTO “I expect Craig to bring a large contingent of fans with them with a individual. With the season on temporary pause after Ignacio backed out n Experienced major 878-5868 of the Cowboy’s first football competition of the year, the team competition that is this close,” Phelan said. hit the field for a scrimmage on Saturday. There are 47 mem- The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The following Monday symptoms of COVID-19 will be the first JV competition and Meeker will play host Moffat County including, but are not lim- WHITE RIVER bers on the team and they will be suited up Friday to take on the Moffat County Bulldogs. at 5 p.m. at Starbuck Stadium. ited to: Fever over 100.4 F CONVENIENCE lasting more than 24 hours, 793 Market Street new or unexplained per- 878-5353 sistent cough, chills, loss of taste or smell, shortness of Fast times at Whistle Pig Invitational breath or difficulty breath- WHITE RIVER ing. ELECTRIC Special to the Herald Times 22:42. Savannah Mendenhall ran n The number of spec- ASSOCIATION, INC. well, with a new PR of 23:06, for tators is limited to 500 or 14th place. Ainsley Selle was the 233 Sixth Street, Meeker MEEKER I Meeker Cross less. Country was in Craig again on lady Cowboys’ third scorer this 878-5041 Consider the following Friday at Moffat County's Whistle week in 22nd place at 24:57, a alternatives to attending Pig Invitational, held at the Yampa new PR as well. Nora Gianinetti the football games in-per- Valley Golf Course. The boys suffered a fall early in the race, but son: ran first, and Shane Kobald kept still finished in 23rd place at 25:31. n View the game on a good pace, finishing first for Aiyana McCook and Sarah Kracht Meeker High School YOUR BUSINESS HERE! the Cowboys, and 13th overall, helped each other through the last half of the course, and finished in Facebook page: https:// SPONSOR YOUR HOME at 19:32. Gabe Richardson and www.facebook.com/ TEAM FOR $12.50/week! Ethan Drake were next, at 20:05 26:52 and 26:58 (a new PR for Sarah), for 32nd and 33rd places MeekerHighSchool and 20:23, and 15th and 16th n places. Ashdon Seibert, Owen overall. The girls took third place Listen to the game Hannemann and Gage Richardson as a team. on KRAI (this option likely ran well together for most of the "This was a completely new only applies to the Oct. 9 race, and finished closely as well, course, flat and fast, and the times game with Moffat County). 32nd through 34th places at 21:41, reflected that. We had several new For those who attend PRs, which will hopefully set us games/events in-person: 21:47, and 21:48, respectively. n Gabe Smithers earned himself a up well for regionals." Wear a face mask. n Maintain appropriate new personal record (PR) of 22:30 The regional competition is COURTESY PHOTO with his 35th place finish. The at Confluence Park in Delta on The Cowboys took fifth as a team at the Moffat County meet, physical distancing at all boys team finished in fifth place. Friday, with the girls' race at noon, and the lady Cowboys took third place as a team. times (6 feet or more) with Brighton Bair led the Cowboys and the boys to follow at 12:45 those not in your personal in the girls' race, 11th place at p.m. family and/or cohort. n Sit only with those in your personal family and/ BANK OF THE or cohort. SAN JUANS Panthers race in Craig for final regular meet n Leave the facili- 222 W. Main, Rangely ty once the game/event is 675-2222 complete and do not con- Special to the Herald Times as the top 2A team, placing third gregate in common spaces. overall behind season and personal n Engage in proper COLORADO CPA RANGELY I In their final bests from each runner. Andrew handwashing and respirato- SERVICES regular season cross country Dorris completed the 5-kilometer ry etiquette practices. meet of the season, the Rangely race in under 19 minutes, finishing n Attempt to stagger 118 W. Main, Rangely sixth overall in 18:43. Breaking 20 675-2222 Panthers traveled back to Craig, arrival and departure so Colorado, for the fast and compet- minutes and placing just outside there are not large groups itive Whistle Pig Invite. The con- of the top 10 was Alex Black and W.C. STRIEGEL of people entering/exiting stantly improving harriers compet- Colton Noel, who finished in 11th at the same time. 17030 Hwy. 64, Rangely ed well and made the most of the at 19:21 and 12th at 19:29, respec- The primary goal of 675-8444 meet as they now prepare for the tively. Fisher Widner (20:59), the Meeker School District 2A Region 4 championships. Kevin Wren (21:09), and Anthony this year is to keep stu- Mary Scoggins led the girls’ Dorris (21:21) all stayed close and dents in classrooms. team as she finished in fourth finished in the top 25 of the race Extracurricular activities with a season’s best time of 20:48, to help the Panthers. Justin Allred support this goal as they beating several 3A athletes who also ran a great race as he finished YOUR BUSINESS HERE! add learning opportunities, have beaten her in the past. The with a time of 24:21. increase school engage- SPONSOR YOUR HOME rest of the girls’ team also seemed “The regular season went real- TEAM FOR $12.50/week! MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO ment, and enhance the to enjoy the fast course around ly well,” said coach Beth Scoggins. The Panthers will compete at the regional cross country meet social/emotional wellbeing the Yampa Valley Golf Course, “There was so much improvement in Delta this weekend. of students. Please help with each of them setting new over the year from everyone and I support the Meeker School PRs. Dixie Rhea finished in 25:55, am very proud of how each kid has District’s efforts to keep Sports stories are Annika Cantrell in 27:21, and grown as an athlete and person.” hopes to qualify several athletes her first regional title. The boys our students in classrooms Adelynn Halcomb broke 30 min- The season is not over yet for for the Colorado 2A State Cross will be vying for a strong team and provide extracurricu- posted in the HT as utes for the first time as she closed the Panthers though, as they will Country Championships. Mary performance to send the boys as a lar activity opportunities by in 29:28. compete at the regional meet this Scoggins is currently ranked first team back to the state meet for the adhering to the behaviors space allows in the The boys’ team again finished Friday in Delta, Colorado, with following order: varsity in the region and is looking to earn first time since 2011. listed above. stories, junior varsity stories, junior high MEEKER CROSS COUNTRY: RANGELY FOOTBALL: MEEKER FOOTBALL: stories, miscellaneous n Oct. 9, Regionals, Delta, 12:45 p.m. n Oct. 9 @ Sangre de Cristo, 7p n Oct. 9 @ HOME v. Moffat County, 7:30p stories. Contact us at n Oct. 17, State, Colorado Springs n Oct. 16 @ HOME v. Soroco, 7p n Oct. 16 @ HOME v. Gunnison, 6p [email protected] n Oct. 23 @ West Grand, 7p n Oct. 23 @ Hotchkiss, 7p n n with questions. Oct. 30 @ HOME v. Hayden, 7p Oct. 30 @ HOME v. Cedaredge, 7p n Nov. 6 @ HOME v. 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Schedules are provided by school officials and may contain errors or omissions and be subject to changes without notice. Schedules for other sports will be published as they are received. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2B SPORTS Thursday, October 8, 2020 BMS runners finish season Special to the Herald Times taking one minute from his previ- great finish with 15:53. Addie ous race and finishing in 20:32. Knowles beat her previous time MEEKER I This weekend The boys' team won the meet with by almost a minute, finishing at the middle school runners fin- 23 points, Soroco was second 15:57. Emma Bauer destroyed ished their season on the course with 28 and Rangely placed third her previous time by almost three that started their season. with 28. Soroco won the tie, due minutes, completing her race this “They all improved their times to their fifth runner placing before weekend in 16:23. Haylee Steele and had great runs! All the coach- Rangely's fifth runner. rounded out the Meeker team and es were incredibly proud of their The girls also had a great race crushed her previous time by over effort and dedication this season,” and everyone beat their previ- two minutes, finishing this time said head coach Kris Casey. ous race time from this course. in 17:14. Rangely girls won the The boys ran first this week- Adi Selle was the first Meeker meet with 10 points and Meeker end and Clay Crawford once runner to cross the finish line was second with 29. Soroco did again was the first to cross the in 15:13 with Taylor Garcia fin- not have enough girls to score as finish line. He set a new record ishing close behind in 15:17. a team. for the 1.8-mile course with a Reese Clatterbaugh also had a time of 11 minutes 49 seconds. Finley Deming finished in fourth place with a time of 13:18. Not far behind him in fifth place was Aidan Tapia in 13:25. Skylar Browning had an incredible finish with 16:27, outdoing his previous time by a little over two minutes. #23 Sam Hightower ran 16:55 and Montey Franklin ran his first race with a time of 17:29. John Bair COURTESY PHOTO also took a significant amount of Barone Middle School cross country finished their season last weekend. time off his race, running 18:00, beating his best time by more than four minutes. Drew Drake fin- ished with one shoe and a time of 18:15, crushing his previous time by more than a minute. Cameron SOFTBALL ... Hanberg also had an amazing race

COURTESY PHOTO In a shortened season due to COVID-19, the Cowboys ended the year 8-8 over- all after two wins in Delta to Montezuma-Cortez. This season, with this record, would have historically found them in the playoffs, but with the new playoff for- mat designed by CHSAA they just missed them for the 2020 year. “We wrapped up the season with two more wins against a big school, the Cortez Panthers,” commented head coach Briana Williams. The pitchers dualed in the first game with Meeker's Hailey Knowles; Cortez aver- aged only four batters per inning in the opening game. Junior Mykayla Wille led the offense scoring two runs and driving in two others. “It was the final inning that claimed victory for the Cowboys with great hits by Wille and freshmen Emma Smith and Ryann Mergelman,” said Williams. Meeker won game one 5-4. COURTESY PHOTO In game two “it was another battle to the end of the game,” Williams said. The boys team won the meet. “Offensive production shining from Emma Knez, Mergelman, Vivian Brown and Macy Ridgeway.” The Cowboys won 11-9 in five innings, wrapping up the season on a high point. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, October 8, 2020 NEWS 3B DAYS GONE BY The Meeker Herald him. He shot the bear but only of the Spirit Week activities. patrolman E.W. Long Jr. that 125 years ago wounded him. The bear got n The Rio Blanco Board of the four were attempting to sell away. Later in the day George County Commissioners canceled marijuana to local people. All got several more shots at the a public hearing on short notice four were from Wisconsin. n Collins, the jeweler, has bear and this time got his meat. Oct. 11 for a conditional use n The good old days are moved from the Oldland store to The bear weighed over 500 permit for a controversial guest probably those when you were the restaurant, two doors east. pounds. ranch near the White River neither. Good work and moderate prices “upriver” from Meeker. n Three Rio Blanco are building up quite a business n Budget Director Tom County men will leave for for Mr. Collins. The Meeker Herald Judd submitted a tentative 1996 induction into the Armed Forces n Collins, the jeweler, has 50 years ago budget that is $488,100 less on Oct. 12. Marlin Davis, Floyd moved from the Oldland store to than 1995. The budget is based Franklin and Emil Nielsen will the restaurant, two doors east. n The Meeker High School on an assessed valuation of be inducted. Good work and moderate prices marching band, under the $263,918,580, which is $27.16 are building up quite a business direction of Dale Jens, attended million less than this year, and a for Mr. Collins. the Mesa College Band Day in Rangely Times whipping $90 million less than 25 years ago Grand Junction Saturday and 1990 levels. The Meeker Herald won first place trophy in the maneuvering contest for Class n Hundreds of Rangely 100 years ago C bands. Rangely Times High School students, friends n Mike Brennan, member 50 years ago and families cheered on the n The body of County of the Naval Air Force now assorted Panther teams at the Commissioner L.F. Grace, who home on leave, will be departing n The annual Slush Pit bonfire/pep rally held last was drowned in the Grand river Tuesday, Oct. 13 for his new Country Club award dinner and Thursday. last May, was found last week duties at Lemoor, California. dance will be held Friday night n Wendy’s International near Silt. at the Rangely College cafeteria. and the Heisman memorial n Eight million automobiles The Meeker Herald n Thanks to an alert Association have chosen Heather are registered in the United 25 years ago Rangely young man, two men Stanley, a Rangely High School States. and two women are in county senior, as one of 20 Colorado n While out deer hunting n jail at Meeker awaiting trial finalists for the second annual George Iles saw a large black It was pajama day and in district court on narcotic Wendy’s High School Heisman bear across the gulch from cross-dressing day at the High charges. He notified Rangely Award. School on Oct. 10. It was all part

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Read the clues to fill in the puzzle. 500 Years of Change! For many years people have talked Old World about – and argued about – the impact of explorer Christopher Columbus' to the Land New World Ho! landing in the Americas. Many people view his journeys as opening up an The items in this puzzle were exciting “New World.” But, others point sugarcane brought to the Americas from other out that the lands Columbus found had bananas countries. Study the clues below. Use the words to the left to fill in Christopher Columbus: many people already – with their own horses the puzzle: ways of life – and see his coming to these lands as destructive. In the end, we all cattle 6 can agree that Columbus' voyages to the Americas beginning in 1492 set in coffee 1 motion a period of massive change that continues today – over 500 years later! sheep wheat 6 New World The items in this puzzle pigs 3 were brought from the 4 3 1 to the Americas to other countries. 2 1 bean for hot drink; 1 “chocolate Old World Study the clues (below) 5 2 from Asia first bean” to fill in the puzzle: 4 3 7 6 5 4

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East to West - West to East 1. Sailing Across the World 2. “Sail” the ship (#1) to Europe. Then, After Christopher Columbus made several “sail” the ship (#2) back to the Americas trips between Europe and the Americas, changes (it’s O.K. to cross ship paths). began to take place in the lives of people on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The voyage sped up the exchange of people, culture, maps and writings, which spread new ideas and knowledge across the world.

Which parts of people's lives were affected by the exchanges or changes A. health listed below? Match them: B. religion Europe 1. food and animals Americas 2. farming sugarcane, roping cattle C. language 3. Native American words + Spanish words 4. missionaries, prayers, spiritual treasures D. work 5. disease, medicines E. diet Beans have been exchanged all over People the world! fall for us!

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N5500318 RICHARDSON, ROD & LESLEE S: 17 T: 1N R: 93W .002222 MIN. Total Due: $1,002.19 BLOCK: G LOT: 12 INT. IN: N1/2SW & THE NESE LIENECK, RITA SUBD: RIDGE ESTATES LOT: 6 INT. IN: LOTS 3, 6, SWNE, LEGAL UPON REQUEST IN SECTION 17 S: 23 T: 1N R: 95W .0061685 S: 34 T: 1N R: 94W NWSE, ETC. 3. N5503219 Total Due: $755.74 LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: S1/2SE OR TR. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST ABEL, MARY E. Total Due: $36.44 44, ETC. Total Due: $480.63 Total Due: $34.47 S: 29 T: 1S R: 93 .064285 25. N5501524 46. N5500233 LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: NW1/4, CARRIGAN, OWEN W. HARP, RUSSELL Total Due: $34.47 89. R2504766 112. R1003105 W1/2NE, NWSW, ETC. S: 23 T: 3N R: 91W 1/8 (.125000) S: 29 T: 1N R: 94W .500000 RUFFNER, JONAH C. WELCH, JONATHON JAMES LEGAL UPON REQUEST MIN. INT. IN: NW1/4, W1/2NE, MIN. INT. IN: 25.34 AC IN TR 92 68. R1003252 TRACT: 381 S: 8 T: 1N R: 102W SUBD: CALVAT SUBDIVISION Total Due: $43.93 NWSE, NESW LEGAL UPON REQUEST LLOYD, KATE A PARCEL LOT: 59 AND:- LOT: 60 WEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $35.80 SUBD: PARK NORTH MOBILE LEGAL UPON REQUEST 35 FT OF, EAST 15 FT OF 4. N5501879 Total Due: $39.39 HOME SUBDIVISION LOT: Total Due: $564.34 LEGAL UPON REQUEST BACHMANN, RICHARD A 47. N5501558 37 & 24 Total Due: $57.68 S: 4 T: 1S R:93 .062500 26. R0104156 HAYES, GERALD A. FAMILY TRUST LEGAL UPON REQUEST 92. R1100260 MIN. INT. IN: LOT 6 DESC S: 16 T: 3S R: 100 .125000 Total Due: $427.17 SECRETARY OF HOUSING 113. R0300985 BY METES & BOUNDS IN CARRILLO-GARCIA, IVAN SUBD: SANDERSON HILLS MIN. INT. IN: N1/2SW, NESE, DESC. AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WESTERN MOUNTAIN LEGAL UPON REQUEST IN BK. 379, PG. SUBD: HILLCREST EXPEDITIONS INC. Total Due: $34.47 SUBD LOT: 88 69. R1003226 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE, INC. SUBDIVISION LOT: 42 S: 12 T: 1N R: 89 Total Due $36.44 LEGAL UPON REQUEST RIPPLE CREEK LODGE 5. R0504211 Total Due: $96.71 SUBD: HILDERBRANDT RESUBDIVISION BLOCK: 2 LOT: 11 & 12 Total Due: $800.21 LEGAL UPON REQUEST BAIR BROS. SHEEP CO. LLC Total Due: $3,027.05 27. R0104155 48. N1400745 LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 29 T: 1S R: 94W SESE HEINLE, JEFFREY & SHARON CARRILLO-GARCIA, IVAN Total Due: $1,907.92 93. N5503105 LOT 2 & 3 S1/2SW S: 12 T: 1N R: 102W SEYMOUR, RODNEY H. 114. R0504506 LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD: SANDERSON HILLS LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 2 T: 2N R: 89W .028572 WHEELER, ROBERT W. Total Due: $163.22 SUBD LOT: 87 70. R0103888 Total Due: $1711.77 MIN. INT. IN: HES 345 IN S: 32 T: 2N R: 94W BEGINNING LEGAL UPON REQUEST MATHYS, MARC SECTIONS 2 & 3 AT THE ¼ CORNER OF SAID 6. R0502385 Total Due: $716.24 SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER BLOCK: 49. R1002908 LEGAL UPON REQUEST SECTION 31: BAIR BROS. SHEEP CO. LLC 074 LOT: 9 A 10 SUBLOT 2, HENSON, JUANITA Total Due: $34.39 LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 20 T: 1S R: 94W ELLA 28. R0503019 MEEKER TOWNHOUSES 3 SUBD: STEELE TRACT: D Total Due: $150.72 DIXON LAND; HATTIE CHAVEZ, DAVID A. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LOT: 44A TRACT: HE 177 94. R1204367 ROBERTSON SUBD: STRAWBERRY PATCH Total Due: $133.43 S:1 T: 1N R: 102 A PARC IN H.E. SHANNON, PATRICIA A. 115. R0504505 LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD LOT: 6 177 BEG AT A PT 1360 FT W & S: 3 T: 1N R: 102W THE NORTH WHEELER, ROBERT W. Total Due: $761.39 S: 30 T: 2N R: 94 71. R0103695 569 FT S ½ OF: BEG AT A PT ON W. S: 32 T: 2N R: 94W BEGINNING LEGAL UPON REQUEST MATHYS, MARC LEGAL UPON REQUEST BNDRY LOT 8 662.6 DEGREES S. AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE 7. R0302275 Total Due: $976.46 SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER BLOCK: Total Due: $470.95 LEGAL UPON REQUEST OF THE E1/2NE1/4 OF SAID BAIR BROS. SHEEP CO. LLC 074 LOT: 9 A 10 SUBLOT 3, Total Due: $288.58 LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 29 T: 1S R: 94W 29. N5501587 MEEKER TOWNHOUSES 3 50. R1001696 Total Due: $227.59 LEGAL UPON REQUEST COLEMAN, JONNIE C. LIVING TRUST LEGAL UPON REQUEST HOOPS, INEKE J. 95. R1003522 Total Due: $753.13 Total Due: $132.79 S: 2 T: 1N R: 102W .007407 MIN. INT. SUBD: HILDENBRANDT SUBD SHANNON, PATRICIA A. 116. R0500245 IN: NW1/4 OR D.L.E. 21, ETC. BLOCK: 5 LOT: 20, 21 & 22 SUBD: HILDENBRANDT WHEELER, ROBERT W. 8. N5500024 72. R0103665 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBDIVISION BLOCK: 6 S: 29 T: 2N R: 94 SWSW ETC. BAKER, LAVINA Total Due: $34.60 MATHYS, MARC S: 23 T: 3N R: 95W Total Due: $330.31 LOT: 22 T 24 LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER BLOCK: LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $82.46 .0714285 MIN. INT. 30. N5501565 074 LOT: 9 A 10 SUBLOT 4, IN: LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, ETC. 51. R1000705 Total Due: $68.46 COLEMAN, JONNIE C. LIVING TRUST HOOPS, INEKE J. MEEKER TOWNHOUSES #3 117. R1000650 LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 27 T: 1N R: 92W .250000 MIN. INT. LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $38.49 SUBD: HILDENBRANDT SUBD 96. R2204773 WILEY, JOSEPH C. & IN: W1/2SE, ETC. BLOCK 5 LOT: 18 & 19 Total Due: $132.15 SHERIDAN, JOHN-LUKE ROBINSON, ELIZABETH A LEGAL UPON REQUEST 9. R0304657 LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 12 T: 2N R: 103W .0125 SUBD: COLTHARP SUBDIVISION Total Due: $44.66 73. N5500971 BARNEY, DEBRA M. Total Due: $69.87 INTEREST IN W1/2SWSE, BLOCK: 3 LOT: 18 MAYBURY, Z. THELMA SUBD: BARNEY MINOR SUBD E1/2SESW LEGAL UPON REQUEST 31. N5501607 S: 36 T: 3N R: 91 .055555 MIN. LOT: 2 S:2 T: 1S R: 94W 52. N5500285 LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $483.84 DECKER, STANLEY, JR. INT. IN: NWNE, ETC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST JOHNSON, DOROTHY W. Total Due: $39.61 S: 34 T: 2N R: 94W .005208 LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $84.94 S: 4 T: 2N R: 95W .0055918 MIN. 118. N5501166 MIN. INT IN OIL & GAS IN: INT. IN: S1/2 NW, NWSW, Total Due: $37.17 97. R2204772 WILSON, ROBERT E. LOTS 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 10. R0303011 SWNE, L.2, ETC. SHERIDAN, JOHN-LUKE S: 20 T: 1N R: 93 .030000 MIN. 74. R0304327 BARNEY, DEBRA M. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LOEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 13 T: 2N R: 103W .0125 INT. IN: S1/2NE, S1/2NW, MCGRUDER, CLINTON RAY & S:2 T: 1S R: 94W Total Due: $34.47 Total Due: $34.43 INTEREST IN A PARCEL LOTS 3, 5, 12 A PARC LAND IN SWNW RHAWNIE N. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST 32. N5501364 53. N5508150 S: 6 T: 1S R: 93W PARCEL Total Due: $39.61 Total Due: $35.37 Total Due: $449.04 DUNBAR, FREDA M. KENDALL, GLEN R. LAND LYING WITHIN THE S: 25 T: 1N R: 93W .100000 S: 33 T: 2N R: 101W .013889 MIN. NORTHEAST CORNER ETC. 98. R2204771 119. N5500804 11. R1003180 MIN. INT. IN: SENW, E1/2SW, INT. IN: CE 403 OR SWSW, ETC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST SHERIDAN, JOHN-LUKE WILSON, ROBERT E. BLAGG, LINDA M. LOTS 7 & 18, ETC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $695.82 S: 24 T: 2N R: 103W .0125 S: 7 T: 2N R: 100W .125000 SUBD: APLANALP/ LEGAL UPON REQUEST Total Due: $37.04 INTEREST IN W1/2SWSE, MIN. INT. IN: C.E. 1614-SENE, KNOBLOCK/HEGWER Total Due: $36.70 75. R0101920 E1/2SESW LOT 2 & IN SEC. 12 P.U.D. LOT: 1 FORMERLY 54. R0302271 MCPHERSON, JOYCE A. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST CHASE TRACT 17 & 18 33. N5503451 KING, JESSICA B. SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER Total Due: $39.61 Total Due: $37.04 LEGAL UPON REQUEST ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. S: 29 T: 1S R: 94W BLOCK: 097 LOT: 1, 2, & 3 Total Due: $1,453.08 SUBD: MEEKER HUB COMPRESSOR A PARCEL LAND N 50 FEET OF ALL. MOBILE 99. R1203027 120. N5501300 SITE MINOR SUB LOT: 1 LEGAL UPON REQUEST HOME ON PROPERTY SHERIDAN, JOHN-LUKE WOLFE, GRACE P. & MORGAN, 12. R1000180 T: 2S R: 97W 100 PERCENT Total Due: $198.66 LEGAL UPON REQUEST S: 8 T: 2N R: 102W .00625 ROXIE LEE BOWLDS, DAVID DANIEL MIN. INT., LESS OIL SHALE TO A DEPTH Total Due: $163.78 INTEREST IN W1/2NW, S: 18 T: 1N R: 92 100 PERCENT THE ESTATE OF LEGAL UPON REQUEST 57. R0304461 W1/2SE, SW1/4, ETC… MIN. INT. IN: LOT 4, ETC. WHITE SUBD BLOCK: E Total Due: $35.88 LANDRY, KEITH A. 76. R0104384 LEGAL UPON REQUEST LEGAL UPON REQUEST LOT: 19 &20 SUBD: LITTLE BEAVER ESTATES MCPHERSON, MICHAEL J. Total Due: $35.67 Total Due: $138.65 LEGAL UPON REQUEST 34. N5503375 #2, LOT: 13 SUBD: CITY OF MEEKER Total Due: $597.90 ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. LEGAL UPON REQUEST BLOCK: 97 LOT : 4 100. R1001365 121. R1003250 S: 22 T: 2S R: 97W .333333 MIN. Total Due: $1,020.25 LEGAL UPON REQUEST SHROYER, J. BRENT WOODLEY, LISA 13. R1203064 INT. IN: A PARCEL LOCATED IN Total Due: $152.39 SUBD: CHASE TRACT W 95 SUBD: PARK NORTH MOBILE BRASFIELD, JAMIE L & THE N1/2 OF SEC. 22, ETC. 58. R0604325 FT OF LOT 12 S: 1 T: 1N R: 102W HOME SUBDIVISION LOT: 23 MACKENZIE A. LEGAL UPON REQUEST LAWRENCE, MARK A. 77. N5503301 BGN AT PT WHNC COR 2 CORA LEGAL UPON REQUEST SUBD: TRUJILLO ESTATES Total Due: $34.47 SUBD. LITTLE RANCHO ESTATES MILLER CREEK RANCH, INC. 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 u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6B PUBLIC NOTICES Thursday, October 8, 2020

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION LIST DELINQUENT 13. Old Business Oct 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm TREE & BUSH TRIMMING You may be required to pay a filing fee with your NOTICE TO CREDITORS MANUFACTURED HOME 14. New Business b. Giant Step Preschool Board meeting is TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2019 Town of Meeker Municipal Code 18.1.137 created Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be Estate of Kenneth E. Harrison, a/k/a Kenneth Elmo a. Discussion and action to appoint a candidate scheduled for Oct 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm RIO BLANCO COUNTY a clear operation area for all Town maintenance found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the Harrison, Deceased, Rio Blanco County District to serve the remaining term (2024) for Town of c. Rangely District Library Board meeting is COLORADO equipment along all streets within the Town. All “Self Help/Forms” tab. Court Case Number 2020PR30010. trees, tree branches and other obstructions within After 91 days from the date of service or All persons having claims against the above-named Rangely Trustee vacated by resignation scheduled for Oct 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm M1000035 1 this operation area or which are causing visual publication, the Court may enter a Decree affection estate are required to present them to the Personal b. Discussion and action to approve the September d. Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District BROOME, CLEO & GARY R obstruction at intersections must be removed to your marital status, distribution of property and Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco 2020 Check Register Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 12, 2020 at County, Colorado on or before February 1, 2021, or MBL HOME TITLE: 49E095899 permit the safe operation of Town equipment and debts, issues involving children such as child c. Discussion and action to approve the 2021 Draft 7:00 pm the claims may be forever barred. SERIAL: 77H3505 YEAR: 1977 promote the safe movement of vehicular traffic. support, allocation of parental responsibilities Budget e. RDA/RDC Board meeting scheduled for Oct 15, MAKE: BELLA VISTA SIZE: 14X56 The clear zone and/or obstructed intersections Debra Lynn Morlan, Personal Representative d. Discussion and action to approve the Special 2020 at 7:30 am (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance c/o Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, P.C. Total Due: $22.64 must be cleared by the property owner by October (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the Event Liquor Permit to Rangely BPOE for October f. Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is 15, 2020, prior to commencement of the Town P.O. Box 916 extent the Court has jurisdiction. Fest on Oct 24th scheduled for Oct 15, 2020 at 12:00 noon Public Works Department clearing operations. Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 M1000425 If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or e. Discussion and Action to approve application to g. Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is More information may be obtained at the Meeker Published: October 1, 8 and 15, 2020 CALL, DINA K 2 all of the matters above, or any related matters DOLA for an EIAF Grant for Wastewater Headworks scheduled for Oct 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm MBL HOME TITLE: 49E114252 Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, Rio Blanco Herald Times which come before this Court, may be decided Building Replacement in the amount of $1,660,000 h. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board SERIAL: GBU14563S9026 YEAR: 1972 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. without further notice to you. 15. Informational Items meeting is scheduled for Oct 20, 2020 at 11:00 am MAKE: LEISURE: 14X52 Lisa Cook, Administrator Town of Rangely a. Colorado River District Resolution Ballot i. Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is Total Due: $31.38 Published: October 1 and 8, 2020 This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution Rio Blanco Herald Times of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully October 13, 2020 - 7:00pm Question scheduled for Oct 20, 2020 at 12:00 noon M7500202 3 described in the attached Petition, and if you have Agenda b. Colorado Prolonged Drought j. Rangely School District Board meeting has been CARAVEO, GUADALUPE & PUBLIC NOTICE children, for orders regarding the children of the Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council) c. CNCC Rockin Bull Thank you scheduled for Oct 20, 2020 at 6:15 pm OLIVAS, FABIAN THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY marriage. ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor d. Colorado Move Over Law k. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board MBL HOME TITLE: 49E122176 COMMISSIONERS Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon Trey Robie, Mayor ProTem e. Utah Bookcliff Highway meeting is scheduled for Oct 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm SERIAL: 1224 YEAR: 1974 HEREBY ANNOUNCE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Rich Garner, Trustee 16. Board Vacancies l. Rangely District Hospital board meeting is MAKE: LONGMONT SIZE: 14X63 for the or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co- Luke Geer, Trustee a. Planning and Zoning Board Vacancy scheduled for Oct 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm Total Due: $23.91 MEEKER AND RANGELY AIRPORTS Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition Vacant, Trustee 17. Scheduled Announcements Published: October 8, 2020 AVIATION LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver Alisa Granger, Trustee a. Community Outreach meeting is cancelled for Rio Blanco Herald Times M7500204 4 Bids should be mailed to the Board of and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an Keely Ellis, Trustee COUNTY, JODEAN D. Commissioners, Rio Blanco County, Attention: automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect 1. Call to Order MBL HOME TITLE: 49E140779 Vicky Edwards, PO BOX 599, Meeker, CO 81641, against both parties until the Final Decree is 2. Roll Call SERIAL: CE8942 YEAR: 1976 or hand delivered to the Commissioner’s Office, Rio entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further 3. Invocation MAKE: CENTRAL SIZE: 14X67 Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main St., Meeker, Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the 4. Pledge of Allegiance Total Due: $26.41 CO 81641 no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Court for further temporary orders, an expanded 5. Minutes of Meeting October 12, 2020. All envelopes must be sealed temporary injunction, or modification or revocation a. Discussion and Action to approve the minutes of Looking for M0300143 6 and clearly marked “AIRPORT BIDS”. under §14-10-108, C.R.S. GRINSTEAD, LESTER Bid opening will be held at the Rio Blanco September 22, 2020 A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the MBL HOME TITLE: 49E133196 County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor 6. Petitions and Public Input SERIAL: 0529656448 YEAR: 1971 Commissioners Hearing Room in Meeker, CO requesting party in matters concerning allocation a. Rick Black something specific? MAKE: CHAMPION SIZE: 12X56 81641 on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10- b. Sasha Nelson, CNCC Director of Workforce Total Due: $20.14 Published: October 1 and 8, 2020 124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained Training and Community Programming Rio Blanco Herald Times prior to a legal establishment of paternity and 7. Changes to the Agenda M7500105 7 submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the 8. Public Hearings - 7:10pm HOLLAND, E. JANE final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the 9. Committee/Board Meetings MBL HOME TITLE: 49E129303 PUBLICATION LIST genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at Access public notices FREE at DELINQUENT PERSONAL 10. Council Reports SERIAL: GFMHJGSHN9702 a later date. PROPERTY TAXES FOR 11. Supervisor Reports - See Attached YEAR: 1976 MAKE: MAGNOLIA Automatic Temporary Injunction–By Order of THE TAX YEAR 2019 a. Don Reed rbheraldtimes.column.us/search SIZE: 14X66 Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: Total Due: $26.41 RIO BLANCO COUNTY b. Rangely RPD Presentations COLORADO 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, 12. Reports from Officers - Town Manager Update concealing or in any way disposing of, without the M0300155 8 consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, KING, JESSICA BETH P0104397 1 MBL HOME TITLE: 001448769 MEEKER EMBROIDERY, LLC any marital property, except in the usual course of SERIAL: 57127020691 YEAR: 1971 PERSONAL PROPERTY business or for the necessities of life. Each party is NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION MAKE: TIMCO SIZE: 12X67 Total Due: $296.15 required to notify the other party of any proposed

Total Due: $24.51 extraordinary expenditures and to account to the TUESDAY, November 3, 2020 P3004200 2 Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after M1200119 9 WOODARD, SANDRA K the injunction is in effect; STATE OF COLORADO LASSO OIL & GAS LLC STAGNER RECTOR #6 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO MBL HOME TITLE: 49E126016 PERSONAL PROPERTY of the other party; SERIAL: HK668D YEAR: 1970 Total Due: $279.26 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of In accordance with the provisions of C.R.S. 1-5-205 and C.R.S. 1-7.5-107(2.5)(a)(I), notice is hereby given that the November MAKE: HILLCREST SIZE: 12X46 the parties, if any, from the State without consent of 3, 2020 General Election will be held by mail ballot with the following designated drop-off locations for mail ballots and voter P3004201 3 Total Due: $21.24 the other party or an Order of the Court; and service polling locations: WOODARD, SANDRA K 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance M0600006 10 STAGNER RECTOR #7 PERSONAL PROPERTY notification and the written consent of the other Designated Ballot Drop-Off Locations Voter Service & Polling Locations MCDOW, WILLIAM LEE, JR party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, MBL HOME TITLE: 49E110150 Total Due: $179.26 Clerk’s Office Clerk’s Office Clerk’s s lr Cferece Clerk’s Office modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for C Crse ll SERIAL: SK1428C YEAR: 1969 C Crse ll P3004202 4 nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health i O i ie i O i ie MAKE: SKYLINE SIZE: 12X64 WOODARD, SANDRA K insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or eeker CO el CO eeker CO el CO Total Due: $16.96 Oc – Oc STAGNER RECTOR #2 automobile insurance that provides coverage to rs – Ocer r eer M7500075 11 PERSONAL PROPERTY either of the parties or the minor children or any rs eeker – Ocer r eer Total Due: $179.26 policy of life insurance that names either of the eeker – Ocer eeker – Ocer MCPHERSON, DONALD L. & – – eer leci el – Ocer r eer parties or the minor children as a benficiary. JOYCE A r ll r – es rce Crse eeker – eer leci lcis MBL HOME TITLE: 49E076850 IF THE AMOUNT OF SUCH Date: 8/3/2020 r ll r – el ll es rce ers i eie ille

SERIAL: 03590375 YEAR: 1979 DELINQUENT TAXES, PENALTIES, /s/ Jeri Gilchrist

MAKE: SKYLINE HOMETTE INTEREST, AND PUBLISHING Published: September 10, 17, 24, October 1 and Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters on Friday, October 9. Application for a ballot to be mailed to an address other than MOON SIZE: 14X67 COSTS ARE NOT PAID BY 8, 2020 the elector’s address of record may be made from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the County Clerk’s Main Office – 555 Main Street, Total Due: $23.91 NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Rio Blanco Herald Times THE PERSONAL PROPERTY UPON Meeker, Colorado 81641 or the Rangely Office – 209 E. Main, Suite 101, Rangely, CO 81648. Forms are available on the M0300150 12 WHICH TAXES ARE LEVIED County Clerk’s page of the Rio Blanco County website www.rbc.us or by calling (970) 878-9460. Persons wishing to vote in- OLIVAS, JOANNA LUJAN SHALL BE SUBJECT TO person on ADA accessible voting equipment may do so at the Voter Service & Polling Locations at the Rio Blanco County MBL HOME TITLE: 49E128814 DISTRAINT, SEIZURE AND SALE. Board of County Commissioners of Clerk’s Offices during the days and times listed above. Voters may receive a ballot or a replacement ballot at any Drop-Off SERIAL: K54167M YEAR: 1965 Rio Blanco County, Colorado location or Voter Service & Polling location at any time before 7:00pm November 3, Election Day. Voters can go to MAKE: AMERICAN SIZE: 12X50 RHONNA WALDREF, TREASURER October 13, 2020 www.govotecolorado.gov to check their address and voter status and also update their information.

Total Due: $20.14 RIO BLANCO COUNTY 1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: P O BOX G A. Pledge of Allegiance Ballots must be received by the Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder’s office by 7:00pm on Election Day in order for the ballot to be counted. Ballots received after 7:00pm on Election Day will not be counted. Postmarks do not count as received. M0300040 13 MEEKER CO 81641 B. Changes to October 13, 2020 Agenda QUINTEROS, DIMAS (970) 878-9660 C. Move to approve the October 13, 2020 Agenda Sample ballots containing the names of each person certified by the respective federal, district and state offices as a candidate MBL HOME TITLE: 49E138601 including any changes. for election at the General Election and entitled to receive votes at such election can be found at www.rbc.us/177/Elections SERIAL: KSDH08A348-1333-1A PUBLISHED IN 2. CONSENT AGENDA October 13, 2020 YEAR: 1978 MAKE: HOMEDALE THE RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES A. Move to approve the below listed items of Rio Blanco County election night results will be updated as available after 7PM Election Day and again by Noon the following SIZE: 14X67 OCTOBER 8, 2020 the Consent Agenda. day on the county website at www.rbc.us/177/Elections Total Due: $23.28 Published: October 8, 2020 B. Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2020. Rio Blanco Herald Times C. Assessor’s Quarterly Abatement Report for IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the County of Rio Blanco, this 6th day of M7500114 14 September 2020. October, 2020. SMITH, DON J. & LILLIE O MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 D. Financial Management Report for September MBL HOME TITLE: E48257 Board of Education Work Session 2020 SERIAL: GC19056 YEAR: 1973 Meeker High School - 550 School Street E. DHS EBT Register and Warrant Register for MAKE: KIRKWOOD SIZE: 24X57 Meeker, CO 81641 September 2020. F. Motor Vehicle Report for September 2020. Total Due: $27.05 October 12, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Boots M. Campbell Community members wishing to observe the G. Board of Equalization Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2020. Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder Publish: October 8, 2020 M1000318 15 work session may do so by using the following WOODLEY, LISA Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ H. Board of Equalization Meeting Minutes of Published: October 8, 2020 in the Rio Blanco Herald Times MBL HOME TITLE: 49E139856 fnb-jtes-tnv October 1, 2020. SERIAL: 10236687 YEAR: 1982 Community members wishing to attend the 3. BUSINESS MAKE: REDMAN SIZE: 14X76 work session in person are asked to RSVP to A. Discussion of the Magical Night of Hogwarts Total Due: $42.57 [email protected] no later than Event Plan. 72 hours prior to the meeting. An alternative B. Hiring of an After Hours Child Welfare IF THE AMOUNT OF SUCH meeting location may be selected to ensure Supervisor. DELINQUENT TAXES, PENALTIES, physical distancing, if needed. C. Letter supporting the Northwestern Community INTEREST, AND PUBLISHING Work Session: College Foundation applying for the Colorado COSTS ARE NOT PAID BY 1. Construction project update Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Matching Student OCTOBER 14, 2020. a. Site walk - Haselden Scholarship Grand funding on behalf of Rio Blanco THE MANUFACTURED HOMES b. Project Update - NV5 County. UPON WHICH TAXES ARE LEVIED The remainder of the work session following D. RFR #12 for the Meeker Airport Coulter Field SHALL BE SUBJECT TO the construction site walk will occur at the Project. DISTRAINT, SEIZURE AND SALE. Meeker School District Administration Building E. Certificate of Substantial Completion for the (555 Garfield St.) and will start at approximately Rangely Airport Pavement Project. RHONNA WALDREF, TREASURER 7:00 p.m. F. Discussion of the Meeker 4-H Achievement RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2. Construction project update - continued, if Night Event Plan. P O BOX G needed 5. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS MEEKER CO 81641 a. Project Update - NV5 A. Memorandum of Understanding with VA (970) 878-9660 b. Remaining contingency funds Western Colorado Health Care System to provide 3. BOCES Operating Agreement space and support for Veteran TeleHealth services. PUBLISHED IN 4. Policy Final Edits - Online Link B. Intergovernmental Agreement with Northwest THE RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 5. COVID-19 Update Colorado Regional Collaborative for a regional OCTOBER 8, 2020 a. School functions traveling eligibility technician. Published: October 8, 2020 b. Protocols C. Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of the Rio Blanco Herald Times c. Extracurricular Activities Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services, 6. 2020-2021 Budget Update with the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield 7. Assessment Data Update County, Colorado, on behalf of the Garfield County TOWN OF MEEKER 8. Items introduced by BOE members Department of Human Services for the provision of NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT Published: October 8, 2020 Child Support Services. WATER STREET WATERLINE PROJECT Rio Blanco Herald Times D. Grant Agreement with Area Agency on Aging Notice is hereby given that on October 20, 2020 at or of Northwest Colorado for the SS-White River about 7:00 P.M., during the regular Board of Trustees Roundup program. meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, District Court Rio Blanco County, Colorado E. Limited Access Easement Agreement with Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to 455 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641 Rodney Dunham to complete site improvements to CW Construction and all project subcontractors, In re the Marriage of: the drainage system. including project partners for the 2020 Water Street Petitioner: Allen Louis Harp 7. OTHER BUSINESS Waterline project, any person, co-partnership, and A. Road & Bridge Report - Dave Morlan company, association of persons, or corporation Respondent: Tammie Ranee Spain B. Public Comment who has an unpaid claim with the companies listed Attorney or Party Without Attorney: C. County Commissioners Update above, as a project subcontractor or project partner, 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS Allen Louis Harp or for labor and materials, or reimbursement for A. Applicant PacifiCorp is requesting approval 319 S. Sunset Ave., Rangely, CO, 81648 related expenses, may file a verified statement, for the Gateway South Transmission Line Project at any time, up to final settlement, of the amount Phone Number: 501-269-4968 PMIR-0001-20. due with the Town, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, Email: [email protected] Resolution No. 2020-21, approving the Gateway C.R.S., as amended. Case Number: 20DR12 South Transmission Line PMIR-0001-20. Failure on the part of any Claimant to file such SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Adjourn verified statement with the Town Board, prior to To the Respondent named above, this The next regular Board meeting is tentatively the final settlement on said contract, will relieve the Summons serves as a notice to appear in this scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the Town of Meeker from any liability for such Claimant’s case. Rio Blanco County Annex Building, 17497 Hwy claim. More information is available at (970)878- If you were served in the State of Colorado, you 64, Rangely, CO. Please check the County’s 5344 or at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, must file your Response with the clerk of this Court website for information at http://rbc.us/186/ CO 81641. within 21 days after this Summons is served on you Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you need Lisa Cook, Town Manager to participate in this action. special accommodations please call 970-878-9431 First Publication: 10/08/2020 If you were served outside of the State of Colorado in advance of the meeting so that reasonable Second Publication: 10/15/2020 or you were served by publication, you must file accommodations may be made. Rio Blanco Herald Times your Response with the clerk of this Court within Published: October 8, 2020 Published: October 8 and 15, 2020 Rio Blanco Herald Times 35 days after this Summons is served on you to Rio Blanco Herald Times participate in this action. Published: October 8, 2020 in the Rio Blanco Herald Times RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, October 8, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS 7B BUSINESS SERVICE

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PIONEERS MEDICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SALE RENTALS: MEEKER CENTER With the growth of Pioneers Medical Center & Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting Selling cloth face masks, 100% cotton, 2-ply w/ WRB Parks & Rec has seven 2012 Yamaha Commercial office space available in Hugus Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Management Proposals for livestock grazing adjustable nose piece. $10 each or 7 for $50. Gas Golf Carts up for sale via sealed bid. Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138. Spine, we are excited to fill the following positions: on the Square S Summer Range and Yellow Childrens masks $5. Call or text 970-640-0254. Minimum bid is $1600 per cart. All bids must FULL-TIME: [eligible for benefits]: be submitted to the WRB Recreation Center •Staff Accountant (Healthcare Experience) Creek Units. These properties are located SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA apartments available no later than Monday, October 19th. 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Colorado Press Network Managers: Dan & Debbie Shadlow Buy a 25-word statewide classified line ad in newspapers across the state of Colorado (970)675-2259 or cell: (253)222-3261 or for just $300 per week. Ask about our frequency discounts! 970-878-9040 (253)222-3469 Contact this newspaper or call Colorado Press Network, 720-274-7174 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. REAL ESTATE CORNER MUST SEE! New home, 1150 Bissell Cir., 3BD, 2BA, 1989 SF two car garage, corner lot. Beautiful views of the White River Valley. $350,000. Call to view! Ma Famiglia Italian Restaurant 410 Market St. Business & Real Estate. Turnkey & Profitable. $695,000

RESIDENTIAL acre ranch with 4 BD/3BA home, metal NEW HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION! insulated shop, insulated barn and pipe 1150 Bissell Circle-3BD/2BA, 1898 sq. ft. corrals. Mostly irrigated with water and home with 2 car garage on a corner lot. spring rights and creek. Only 3 miles from Alpine West Properties LLC Beautiful view of the White River Valley! town. $1,100,000. Visit us or Call for Additional Details $350,000. VACANT LAND RURAL RESIDENTIAL Vacant lot – 1176 Main St. Reduced to 1083 Boulder Dr., Craig - Wilderness $19,500 Ranch cabin, turnkey. $157,000. SOLD! 5 acres vacant land in Cross L Estates – Realtor Owned, Owner Financing. $56,000. RANCHES Sanderson Hills Lots – Great building SALE PEDI PRICE REDUCTIO HISTORIC CHARM sites! REDUCED! $28,000/ea. 1021 Main St. Bear Mountain Inn 1042 Park Ae. NEW! Ranch with lots of irrigation water, meadows, gravel, pond and White River COMMERCIAL frontage west of Meeker. Call for details! NEW! 680 Water St., Meeker – 19 Unit NEW! 10,225 steel shop building with 14’ Apartment Complex that is approved for OH Doors on 25.185 acres west of Meeker. condominiums. 4 Lots with storage units, PRICE REDUCED Could be a part of great shop house. Has common areas and park with access to the CABI # MOTIATED SELLERS CABI #2 well water. Call for details... White River. $1,200,000. 1959 CR 12 410 Cleeland St. 1947 CR 12 Ranch for sale on Strawberry Creek - 975 Market St. – Commercial Property FOR SALE IN MEEKER Adjoins BLM, some alfalfa and oat fields, located on prime corner location on Bear Mountain Inn-Income producing Bed&Breakfast w/Apartment Unit+Beautiful Yard.....$600,000 home workshop, new large metal building, Highway 13. $200,000. 410 Cleveland St - 2BD|1.75BA|1,732 SF home with nice views, privacy, storage+Lg. garden.....$270,000 barn and arena. Great location and out- Commercial Building on Highway 13 1947 CR 12 - 3BD|1BA Log cabin with vaulted ceiling and fishing access on the White River....$250,000 standing views! Realtor owned. Call for going through Meeker with 4 lots. Very 1959 CR 12 - 3BD|1BA Log cabin offering a rustic charm, fishing, BLM+Forest access nearby..$250,000 details! nice building, fenced-in area in back, small 1042 Park Ave - Classic 2 story 3BD|1BA|2,340 SF home w/ rustic barn, 3 Lg. lots+fruit trees..$195,000 NEW! 1001 County Rd. 36, Meeker - 145± garage. Realtor owned. $395,000. 1021 Main St...... SALE PENDING 1346 Sage Ridge Rd...... SALE PENDING All advertising is subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice. 10 E Market St...... SALE PENDING Meeker, Colorado 660 3rd St...... SALE PENDING 1085 Pinyon St...... SOLD 970-878-4715 1085 Main St...... SOLD All advertising is subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice. [email protected] 112 Main St...... SOLD www.backcountryrealty.com 738 5th St...... SOLD 880 Cleveland St...... SOLD 1033 W. Market St. Meeker, CO ONEA MILLER ~ Broker Member of Craig Board of Realtors & Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. 600+610 Garfield St...... SOLD www.westernexposures.com [email protected] Providing International Exposure of Our Listings Since 1997! 6321 CR 7...... SOLD 1134 Michael Cir...... SOLD 970.878.5877 970-321-2777 FOR SALE – MEEKER AREA: FOR SALE IN RANGELY NEW 1511 La Mesa Cir - This charming 1,628± sq.ft. Home includes 3BD|2BA, has both living room *NEW! 6500 CR 7- 4 BR, 2 BA home on 2 Acres, 8 miles NW. $305,000 and family room, beautiful finishes throughout, large fenced-in back yard with mature trees, plus *2101 Meath Dr.- 35 acres in Little Beaver Estates 8 miles east of Meeker. Good pasture. Great views. $89,900. an oversized two-car garage with built-in shelving...... ▼$230,000 *1751 Bright Water Lane- 39 Acres with White River, irrigated hay meadow, and great home sites. 5,000 sq ft barn with 102 W Rangely Ave - Gorgeous well kept single level 3BD|2BA power, septic & cistern. Borders BLM. 14 miles west off of Hwy 64. Great hunting area. $375,000. SOLD! home with a great floor plan, spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, ❤ *5807 CR 7- Vacant 20 acre parcel, 9 mi. North, on Strawberry Creek. $75,000. SALE PENDING! recessed lighting, walkout dining and a large easy keep yard. Enjoy We local *395 6th St.- Residential/Commercial corner lot near post office. 2 story, 4 BR, 2 BA, beautiful hard wood floors, central A/C in the summers...... $220,000 basement. Previously used as offices, retail and residential. Great location. $225,000 SOLD! 2534 E. Main St - A spectacular 4BD|2BA home located on 15±ac PRICE REDUCED w/irrigation water, roller sprinklers & livestock barn...... $480,000 1511 La Mesa Cir. Experience And Expertise Make All The Difference. Mallari Arnold - Associate Broker Alex Plumb - Owner/Broker Call Steve Wix - Meeker Native, serving buyers & sellers in the 970-420-0585 970-420-8076 listings! Meeker area since 1980. Cell 970-629-9990. [email protected] [email protected] Connect with buyers and sellers in the HT Real Estate Corner! Give me a call and visit web sites at: www.backcountryrealty.com and www.realtor.com Your Trusted Source for Anything and Everything Real Estate Email [email protected] or call 970.878.4017

Sleepy Cat Ranch - 40± Acres, Lodge & Riverfront ...... $7,900,000 1301 Sage Ridge Rd ...... SOLD 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 NEW 767 Main St. - Historic Brick Home, 3BD/1BA, w/ Storage . . . . . $189,900 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 1106 Mark Cir...... PENDING 1986 Rd. 41 - 640 Acres, Hunting & Grazing ...... $879,000 NEW 55 E. Garfield St. - Immaculate 3+BD/2BA, 2 Car Garage, Large Lot . . $291,000 1105 & 1107 Market St. - Corner Lot, Commercial Opportunity ...... $129,000 Suzan Pelloni 223 8th St. - Wyatt’s Sports Center and Attached Residence . . . . . $775,000 NEW 760 3rd St. - Freshly updated, 3BD/3BA, 1 Car Garage, Beautiful Lot . $269,000 2 Sage Hills Lots - Panoramas, Build Your Dream Home ...... $59,000 658± Acres, Rd. 143 - North of RB Lake, Hunt Unit 11 ...... $660,000 950 Cleveland St...... PENDING 970.623.2900 319± Acres, Rd. 77 - Colorow Cabin, Well, Grazing Permit . . . . . $640,000 435 Cleveland St...... SOLD Ridge Estates Subdivision - 20 Rural Residential Lots . . Starting at $45,000 [email protected] 431 E. Market St. - 22± Acres, Shop, Office, Living Quarters . . . . . $549,000 NEW 15± Acres - HWY 13 & Rd . 33-Barn, Power, Water Rights, Alfalfa, Room to Build . $249,000 2 Vacant Lots, Andrea Cir. - Great Views ...... $29,000 each View listings online: SuzanPelloni.Realtor - assisting buyers & sellers in all price ranges throughout rio blanco county -