Selle Believes There Are No Missing MSD Funds from Grants by REED KELLEY Nine Page Letter the Three Submitted Had Been Received As Well As Grant $115,710

SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 Rollin’Rollin’ along along ...... A drawing will be held R II OBOB LL AA NN CC OO July 18 at the OHV rodeo in Meeker for a youth ATV. Tickets are available at Meeker Drugs, Joy Surveying, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or at the Fairgrounds on July 17 and 18. Tickets are $10 for one or $50 for six. Buyers must be 18 or Herald Times older to win. Riders must be at least 12 years old. Winner need not be present to win. Volume 130, Number 49 I July 16, 2015 I theheraldtimes.com Selle believes there are no missing MSD funds from grants By REED KELLEY nine page letter the three submitted had been received as well as grant $115,710. amount and the $130,000-plus of the school district is concerned. Special to the Herald Times to the BOE in May 2014 in support applications which had been submit- Selle added, however, that Ibach Amick, et. al., letter appears to be Dorsett would like to see the dis- of Ibach being retained as principal ted but not yet received. was not involved in the art and band from grants submitted but not trict establish procedures for more MEEKER I At several Meeker by the board. Selle wrote that the school dis- grants, totaling $20,000, as those received, or perhaps some exaggera- careful documentation of grant Board of Education (BOE) meetings, Since the July 7 BOE meeting trict, relevant to the 2013-14 school were submitted by the individual tion on Ibach’s part. applications filed on behalf of the Dr. Bob Dorsett has asked the board last week, new Superintendent Chris year, received $90,710 from the teachers. Thus, the total grant Selle suggested further informa- district and their results. Dorsett also to identify the “more than $130,000 Selle said he has spent some time Meeker Cemetery District for high amount known to have been received tion should be available from Amick suggested that district and building in grants for various educational and digging, trying to get to the bottom school auditorium renovation, art, by the district related to Ibach for and/or Ibach. Selle searched district accountability committees—the academic improvement programs in of this ongoing question. band and advanced placement train- 2013-14 was $95,710, plus another offices for evidence of other grants existence of which are mandated by the 2013-14 academic year” that In a letter to Dorsett last week, ing support. Fairfield Trust grant of $13,560, having been submitted but couldn’t state statute—be required to file High School Building Selle explained that he has discussed Also, the high school and middle which was received in November find anything definitive. timely minutes of their meetings. Accountability Committee (BAC) the matter with Amick, who indicat- school received $10,000 from the 2014, also for auditorium renova- The new superintendent noted he On the subject of school finance, co-chairs Robert D. Amick and Stacy ed that the total grants amount came Cemetery District for physical edu- tion. sees the need for greater control and the Meeker BOE is hosting a meet- Hudelson and BAC member Laurie from a conversation he had with cation supplies. In addition, the high This makes the Ibach-submitted tracking of grant applications made ing with our state representative, Zellers stated then that high school Ibach. According to Selle, Amick school received $15,000 from the and received grants total $109,270, in the name of the district. Bob Rankin, R-Carbondale, in the principal, Kim Ibach, had obtained. now says that the $130,000-plus total Fairfield Trust for auditorium reno- he said. Selle assured Dorsett that there district board room at 555 Garfield Their statement was part of a actually included grant monies that vation. These grants totaled The difference between that are no “missing funds” as far as the St. at 6 p.m. on July 20.

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COURTESY PHOTO From left, Chevron Operations Supervisor Luke Allred, Chevron Community Engagement Specialist Carey Baird, Chevron Area Manager Greg Germani and CNCC President Russ George pose around one of Chevron’s first well sites in Rangely, the Raven A-1 pump jack, which was photographed and profession- COURTESY PHOTO ally prepared for display in the Rector Chevron Chemistry Lab on July 8. The Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, like last year, will be the base camp for the annual OHV workshop and rendezvous now underway in Meeker, continuing through the weekend. Seventy-five folks are expected at the workshop and more than 150 riders are expected through the area. CNCC lab dedicated to Chevron Meeker hosts annual OHV workshop, Special to the Herald Times Tours of the new Rector Arts and Sciences Building followed as the event concluded before 10 a.m. rendezvous: 150 riders anticipated RANGELY I CNCC President Russell George host- Approximately 20 persons attended, including several ed several friends of the college and Chevron Area members of the community and a large portion of the Special to the Herald Times organizing board selected Meeker. Wednesday with registration and a Manager Greg Germani on July 8 in the Rector Arts and CNCC Rangely staff who were able to meet with Germani. ”The theme of this year’s work- welcome reception. Today features Sciences Building for the formal dedication ceremony With great appreciation, CNCC President Russell MEEKER I Meeker will be shop is ‘Partnering with Local a multitude of OHV-related work- naming the Rector Chemistry Lab for Chevron. George stated “I was pleased to have this opportunity to buzzing with off highway vehicle Communities to Connect Trails and shops, including “How and Why to The entire event was in recognition of the many years join CNCC friends and neighbors for this important occa- activity this week as Meeker hosts Towns,’ and Rio Blanco County is Make Your Community More OHV of support provided by Chevron to higher education in sion and meet some of the officials from Chevron who the 2015 Colorado Off-Highway seen as a great case study demon- Friendly,” “Current Laws Rangely at Colorado Northwestern Community College. traveled to Rangely for this event.” Vehicle Coalition Workshop and the strating this collaboration,” she Associated with OHV Use on Refreshments were served and a short dedication cere- The hosts were Russell George and the faculty and 2015 Wagon Wheel OHV said. Public Roads,” “How to Covey the mony with the unveiling of signage and art work occurred. staff of CNCC. Rendezvous, sponsored by the The Colorado Off-Highway Positive Economic Impact of Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), in Motorized Recreation” and more. Rio Blanco County. conjunction with National Off- On Friday, there will be addi- Events will take place at the Highway Vehicle Conservation tional workshops and mobile field Freeman E. Fairfield Center and the Council (NOHVCC), Colorado workshops at the LO7 BLM area Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. State Parks and Wildlife, the U.S. and in the White River National Eleven artists and 43 “We are excited to host the Forest Service, the the Bureau of Forest. Approximately 75 partici- paintings were entered in upcoming OHV events, and hope Land Management (BLM), Rio pants are anticipated to attend. the annual Plein Air Art our businesses feel a positive eco- Blanco County, the Meeker For additional information, visit contest that started in Chamber of Commerce, and Great www.nohvcc.org. mid-June and concluded nomic impact, said Katelin Cook, on July 4. The two-week Rio Blanco County’s economic Outdoors Consultants (GOC) will Riders attending the Fourth competition centered on development coordinator. “This is be holding an Off-Highway Vehicle Annual Wagon Wheel OHV “open air art” painted with- the first time Rio Blanco County Recreation Management Rendezvous will be visiting Meeker in a 50-mile radius of has hosted the COHVCO Workshop. downtown Meeker. Best of Workshop, and we are honored the The workshop kicked off See OHV, Page 2A Show winner was Meeker’s Maym Cunningham with “East Pasture;” second PLEIN AIR ART BEST OF SHOW...place went to Meeker’s Pat Sheeran-Daggett with “The Jensen House;” third place Meeker sidewalk Phase 1 ending went to Charles Morris with “Shadows By SEAN McMAHON nearing completion with paving project information manager: All Advancing;” and two hon- [email protected] scheduled for next week. businesses will remain accessible orable mentions went to Phase 2 of the project, which will during the project; Work hours are Mary Pat Ettinger with RBC I Construction of Phase 1 extend the new sidewalk to 11th Mondays through Fridays from 7 “Faded Dreams” and Susan of the new Meeker sidewalk project Street, has been approved and work a.m. to 7 p.m. unless otherwise noti- Thiele with “Scott’s Bay along the northern shoulder of will begin this week. Intermittent fied; and Completion of Phase 2 is Estuary—Trapper’s Lake.” Market Street between Watt’s Ranch shoulder closures heading west- anticipated for fall 2015. At left is Cunningham’s Market and Fourth street and new bound on Market Street will contin- “Thank you for your anticipated winning Best of Show crosswalks at Fifth and Eighth street ue. patience and please slow down for painting. intersections on Market Street is According to Lyn Halliday, the the cone zone,” she said.

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Meeker during the July 4 The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Rio Blanco weekend for its 50-year reunion, and what a busy County Courthouse lawn in downtown Meeker. This will be a good weekend it was. In addi- time to enjoy a day of games, entertainment and food for free. For tion to the reunion, it more information, call the ERBM at 878-3403. was also Range Call weekend, and the class Every Thursday is Meeker Park Day was kept busy from a din- MEEKER | ner at the golf course to Every Thursday during July and August is a great time catching “The Pageant” to take the young ones—up to age 7—to the various parks throughout re-enactment of the Meeker. You and your children can discover the ERBM Recreation Meeker Massacre to tak- and Park District’s parks, make new friends and enjoy active play with ing in a lot of Range Call your kids. For more information, call the recreation district at 878- MHS CLASS OF ’65 ... events, including 3403. Saturday night’s fireworks. Young Timers at Lake Avery on July 26 COURTESY PHOTO MEEKER | Fishing, swimming and hiking is the next meet up for the Meeker Young Timers. Those interested are urged to join the group at Lake Avery for the next group gathering on July 26. If you want to carpool or need a ride, call Danyel at the Meeker Chamber, 970-878-5510, or email her at [email protected]. Range Call parade results MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced the Meeker’s Class of 1965 has great 50th reunion winners in the annual Meeker Range Call Parade, held July 4 in downtown Meeker: Winner of the Best of Show was the Bank of the By KATHLEEN Lorna Idol and friend James Hite, that year. We all agreed that we could at their home and then many of us San Juans float; Most Creative float winner was the Rio Blanco (HOLLAND) TURNER Daryl and Carolyn LeFevre (reunion still type really well, and also some of hiked up China Wall. Thanks George Masons; Judges’ Choice winner was Meeker Volunteer Fire Special to the Herald Times organizers), Teresa (Lake) and Gus us still know shorthand. That is and Patsy. Department; People’s Choice winner was Meeker Cowboys Band and Anderson, Linda (Buckles) and Stuart because our teacher and class sponsor, A few notes about the MHS Class Cheer; and Best Car winner was the Kowach family with “Old Blue.” MEEKER I It was an honor and Morgan, Roberta (Long) Watt, Floyd Ethel Starbuck, was our ace typing of 1965: great fun to celebrate our Meeker and Earline Franklin, Ed and Carolyn teacher! When we were freshmen we had a High School 50th class reunion in Bloomfield, Les and Susie Sprod, We were so fortunate to have a 110-piece marching band under the conjunction with the Meeker Range Gene and Tish Starbuck, Dave and special history teacher and crack bas- direction of Dale Jens. We were invit- Call Celebration. We were a large Carol Romersberger, George and ketball coach in Richard Castle. He ed to march in the Rose Parade in class in number (65), and a close class Patsy Nay, Rusty and Penny and his wife, Berice, came all the way Pasadena, Calif. We sold a gazillion OHV: having had reunions every five years Lancaster, Sharon (Love) Good and from Enid, Okla., to be with us, and light bulbs that paid for our trip, how- Continued from Page 1A There will be an OHV Rodeo and since we graduated in 1965. Roger Almgren, Judy (Moody) we were delighted. He developed a ever, the Colorado Athletic Meeker Lions Club barbecue at the On the evening of July 3, we gath- Eskelson, John Wright, Luella disciplined basketball program at Association decided we should not from today through Sunday with base Fairgrounds on Saturday evening with ered at Meeker Golf Course for a time (Richardson) Gadd and son Bobbie, MHS, and eventually we had a team attend. camp being the Rio Blanco County prize drawings, an OHV expo to of fellowship and a delicious buffet Gene Rosenlund, Virgil and Karen that went to state. The Class of 1965 paid for and put Fairgrounds. check out the latest ATVs and OHVs dinner prepared by the staff at the Garcia, Rosemary (Mannel) Lippoldt, On July 4, we enjoyed a really up the large M on the high Riders from many different states on the market, and more. course. We also remembered the 16 Butch Theos and Betty (Mead) good barbecue together put on by school…still there! will attend, with an anticipated 150 Registration for the OHV Rodeo is classmates we have lost since 1965. A Martinez. Faith Baptist Church. Our class helped raise money to participants. The White River $5 per event. Events include drag rac- chosen classmate gave a special trib- We had an entry in the Range Call The evening of the Fourth, we buy the grand piano at the high school, National Forest features the Wagon ing, barrel racing, donut dash and flag ute to each one who passed and then Parade. Classmate Brian Conrado attended the Sawyer Brown Concert, which, Tom Allen tells us, has been Wheel OHV Trails with all levels of race. The complete schedule of events placed a single white rose in a vase. drove a Cowboy Bus down Main (those boys can really get down!) completely rebuilt. difficulty. Registered riders have the and additional details can be found We lost them too soon and we miss Street as ’65 and ’64 classmates and Meeker can surely attract the talent! Robert Johnson and Dale Jens opportunity to ride with a local expert online at www.wagonwheeltrails.org them greatly. their spouses waved to the crowd who Remember when we discovered Reba guided us in the all-school production to become familiar with the trail sys- or by contacting the Meeker Chamber Those who have been “promoted gave us a warm reception. Thanks, McIntyre and Martina McBride right of “Oklahoma.” How proud we were! tem. of Commerce at 970-878-5510. to Glory” are Larry Amick, Doris Meeker! here in Meeker? And so it is, the Class of 1965 rocks The Rendezvous schedule is Meeker Chamber of Commerce (Anderson) Love, Margaret Ann We had three great former teach- The fireworks put on by the on! Thanks again, Meeker. It was so packed full of fun, with guided rides Executive Director Stephanie Kobald (Carroll) Jackson, Vina Mae (Clapper) ers, class sponsors and one special Meeker Fire Department were great to be here. We’ll see you again in on Friday and Saturday. There will be said, “With a growing number of reg- Klahn, Mary Ann (Cook) Copeland, coach with us on the bus and at other remarkable! Thanks to all of you, it 2020. a downtown concert put on by the istered participants each year, we have Carol (Crawford) Atwood, Kenneth events. Our most beautiful and dedi- was quite a show! Love and blessings from us to ERBM Recreation and ParkThis District geared weekend up this year’s Rendezvous to Roy Griffin, Clayton Hazelbaker, cated second grade teacher was Marge On Sunday, George and Patsy Nay you. and a barbecue by the United include more events and hopefully Gordon Hilkey, Pat Keller, Gary Russell, who became Marge Rogers graciously hosted a fabulous breakfast Methodist Church on Friday evening. draw local riders into the fold.” Orton, Lance Rogers, Joe Ruckman, Tom Stewart, David Swank and Donald Swank. God bless them all. Those attending from the Class of Workplace drugs to be topic 1965 were: Jacque (Sullivan) and MEEKER I The next Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s local Duke Duzik, Brian Conrado, Bill and Business Leader Luncheon will be held Friday featuring a free barbe- Nancy Crook, Eldrid (Eliasen) cue lunch from 1 to 2 p.m., hosted by Rocky Mountain Toxicology at Anding, Jerry and Linda Grubbs, Communitymmunityunityy their office at 73544 Highway 64 (the old BLM Building). Kathy (Holland) and Gerry Turner, Those who attend will enjoy a free barbecue and learn about drug Linda (Brown) and Steve Cummings, testing in the workplace and Colorado Amendment 64 regarding drug policy. CORRECTION Rocky Mountain Toxicology, Meeker’s newest business, which offers drug and alcohol testing, will speak about the importance of Appreciationpreciationciationon having a drug-testing policy in place in your company. 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Tree planting: How best to get Ten members of the Rangely 4-H Club vol- unteered to complete one of the healthy trees into the ground town’s latest beauti- fication projects the By VANESSA TROUT container/wrapping. Based on holding capacity of sandy/rocky soils morning of July 8. CSU COUNTY EXTENSION research, always remove all wrapping or to increase large-pore space in clay The members plant- Special to the Herald Times materials (burlap, fabric, grow bags, soils. If you need to amend the soil, ed more than 60 Part Two of Two twine, ties, wire basket, container, only use 5 percent organic matter and perennials in seven etc.). mix well with backfill soil (no layer- flowerbeds on both EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, we Check depth of the root ball in the ing or clumps). Never mess with the sides of Main Street discussed selection and pre-plant con- planting hole and correct the depth, if tree’s rooting area. between True Value’s garden cen- siderations for trees and shrubs. The necessary. Align vertically. In order to Step 6. Staking. In most home ter, Main Street Café following is a detailed recommenda- prevent having to stake the tree after landscaping settings, no staking is and Raven Realty. tion for you to consider as you plant. planting, stabilize the tree by firming a necessary if the tree is set on undis- Those4H members ... pic- RBC I Step 1. Determine depth small ring of backfill soil around the turbed soil with soil firmed around the tured, from front to of the planting hole. To deal with the base of the root ball. Then, fill the hole base of the root ball before backfilling. back, are: Hudson soil texture interface between the root with loose dirt, but don’t pack the soil. However, protection staking may Torsell, Easton ball soil and the backfill, the root ball Step 4: Soil Amenities. To the be necessary if the tree needs protec- Torsell, Ryan needs to rise slightly above grade with point fertilizer generally is not needed. tion from human activities, such as Mergelman, Kastyn no backfill soil over the top of the root However, plants like roses, honey passersby, along a street or busy back- Dembowski, Philip ball. locust, lilacs and willows often suffer yard. In an area of high winds, anchor Noyes, Justin Allred, Klaire Denny, Josh The depth of the planting hole from iron chlorosis in a few years, so, staking may be needed. Dunn and Jaxon should be 1 to 2 inches less than the in this case, adding a chelated iron is When staking, always use flat, Torsell. height of the root ball adjusted (as wise. Phosphates are also nice to add, grommeted canvas straps rather than COURTESY PHOTO needed) to correct the depth of the tree but never add nitrogen. ropes, wires or hose segments against in the root ball. If the tree is planted Always add mycorrhizae, which the trunk, which girdle the tree, lead- too deep, the root ball is starved for live on hair roots and are responsible ing to death. oxygen and the trunk-girdling roots for absorption of minerals into the end up strangling the trunk. roots. If soil is rocky or sandy, poly- Step 2. Dig a saucer-shaped plant- mers are nice to add. The polymer ing hole three times the root ball diam- crystals retain moisture and help alle- eter with sloping sides allowing the viate periods of drought. root system to grow rapidly. The wide Step 5. Backfill. In backfilling the planting hole also allows for root ball planting hole, the best method is to wrappings to be removed after the tree simply return the soil and let water set- is situated in the planting hole. tle it. Avoid compacting the soil by The bottom of the planting hole walking or stamping on it. remains undug as this prevents the tree Caution: Limit backfill soil on top from sinking and tilting as the soil set- of the root ball (water and air need to tles. After digging, measure the depth move in and out of the root ball)l. of the planting hole with a straight rod With too much soil, the bark rots and (like a broom) across the hole and a the tree dies. measuring tape positioned vertically. Often, containers have added too Is this measurement 1 to 2 inches less much soil over the ball. In this case, than the height of the root ball? If yes, simply remove some. It is common to proceed to Step 3. amend the backfill soil by adding Step 3. Set tree in place, removing organic matter to improve the water- 16 oz. 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Having to dial all 11 numbers for local call not progress—or good biz

By SEAN McMAHON Monday. how new a phone dialing 11 numbers isn’t going to be It was also a good opportunity to didn’t happen. The Herald Times is [email protected] No luck first time—after 9 a.m. needs to be to enough. Then they will tell us that all meet some of my comrades, who (we think) the oldest continuously Had to wait on hold 9 minutes. Told able to reprogram calls outside of the immediate area over the years have been linked to the operating business in Rio Blanco y window is muddied up supervisor would call me back. itself. He said it may need to dial 13 or 15 numbers. Herald Times. County and one of the oldest continu- with what could be perceived Supervisor didn’t call. totally depends on That day, believe, me will come. The Sunday party all started with ously operating newspapers in the is a case of lousy customer No luck second time. Told super- the phone, its age, But I am not convinced that this some of the first editorials in the state, will move on into the future Mservice. visor still in meeting after 11 a.m. its make and its multi-number dialing is a necessity Meeker Herald, written by publisher providing Meeker and Rangely with I’m not happy. But who cares? Still no call from a supervisor. model. here in Rio Blanco County at this James Lyttle in 1885, in which he the latest and the most important Right? Third time I got through after He was asked time. envisioned an end to the newspaper news facing Rio Blanco County. It is clear outside my windows only six minutes on hold. Talked to why itFROM is that MY WINDOW...We have maybe 6,000 residents bowing to pressures from any indi- that I am not the only person at least Brian, who said he was not a supervi- Union Wireless is requiring this while in the county, many of whom work vidual or group and making it clear III in the Meeker area who isn’t happy. I sor. I could’t find any other cell compa- and live with land lines and a lot of the paper would be run as a business. have received several phone calls Brian was asked why it becomes nies are requiring this. Brian others are with some cellular compa- The process started out with lug- Welcome to all of the OHV rid- already in just the past few days that necessary in Rio Blanco County to answered straight-forward, “We must ny other than Union Wireless such as ging a huge printing press press over ers, campers, etc., who will be riding it seems Union Cellular has lost its have to dial all 11 numbers to call have different engineering and tech- Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, etc. the mountains from Leadville; then into Meeker this week and enjoying mind. someone across the street. He was nology.” In other words, in the grand the process continued through a suc- the annual OHV workshop and ren- It happened to me a few times very cordial. He was right to the OK, got it. scheme of things, Union Wireless cession of publishers who couldn’t dezvous that seems to have grown last week, But I didn’t think anything point. He wasn’t apologetic; probably Brian is a good employee. He doesn’t have a whole pile of phone make the newspaper support itself up, exponentially the past couple of of it. Now it is happening all the time didn’t need to be. He also didn’t answered the questions he should numbers within Rio Blanco County to the more-present day, when the years. when I call either Meeker or Rangely seem to be very sympathetic, but he have in the way he should have. No that make it so unique. Meeker Herald had to be combined We hope and expect that our area, phone numbers, which, with Union was at least very to-the-point and emotion. No sympathy. He was just with the Rangely Times in order to which includes all of Rio Blanco, Cellular, have been local calls. direct. carrying the company line like he III become once again a business that is lives up to and exceeds your wildest Not any more. Now, I was told, “We have had changes in rout- should have. Good job, Brian. financially stable. dreams and most beautiful terrain. Union Cellular cell phone users have ing,” he said “On cell phones, you But I would certainly like some- Sunday’s 130th birthday party Had that not happened, Meeker Your presence here is most welcome, to use all 11 of the telephone num- can’t always determine where the call one to explain to me why it is that thrown by the Rio Blanco County and Rangely residents may well have and please know that we all appreci- bers to call local phones. is meant to go.” Union Wireless didn’t seek input Historical Society for the Herald found themselves without a newspa- ate your stopping in to see what we They tell me I have to dial 1, to He went on to explain that if you from anyone I know regarding this Times was really quite informative per. see as our own little diversified piece signify it is long distance, dial the are in Salt Lake City and needed to change. and enjoyable. Gratefully, I think for all, that of heaven. area code 970, which usually means call back to Meeker that the 11 num- Not only is it tough to remember it is a long distance number, then I bers are necessary so that the local 11 numbers when dialing someone’s have to dial the local number using prefix in Colorado doesn’t go to that number, it is going to be a major pain LE ERS TO THE EDITOR all seven digits, such as here at the prefix in Utah. to go in and have to reprogram every Herald Times with 878-4017. Until They used to to be able to handle local phone number in the phone in Thanks to all for kind are—and thanks to our families and making it look like you must reply the past week, those last seven digits it. order to get through. friends who live out of Meeker. by a certain time. And they charge were all I had to dial. When I lived in Arizona, it was Brian also pointed out that if you thoughts, deeds I saw on Saturday, July 4, 2015, $83 for the report. I remember when there were 34 miles from home to the Nevada take the number that registers when Dear Editor: exactly how much love and how We would like the community to party lines, when there was more line. If I was in one of the Nevada someone calls you, you can automati- Edna Mae and Kim Gould, the many acts of kindness there are here know that this information is readily than one household per phone num- casinos right on the Colorado River, cally enter that number into your sys- Tod Gould Family, Julie McCrary in this community. Thank you all available at the County Assessor’s ber. which is the state line, I would have tem with a few pushes of the correct and families, the Kelly Crawford for loving and caring for all of us. and Clerk and Recorder’s offices for I have lived in small towns in to dial the Arizona area code even if I buttons, so the only real problems are Family, the Donald Hobbs Family Kim Gould a very minimal charge (25 cents per which you only had to dial the last was 100 yards into Nevada in neigh- the numbers you want to call out to. and Carole O’Connor want to Meeker page for recorded documents). The four numbers. boring Clark County. In this day and age, when there express our sincere appreciation to Property Assessment Profile is I have lived in towns where all When I was coming home and are a lot of rocket scientists and everyone. We all are deeply missing P.S. I will speak for Vicki’s and available at the Assessor’s Office or seven numbers were required. dialed the phone to home, I could get telecommunication experts popping our son, husband, dad, brother, Donald’s families and Brother Ty online on the county website for no And I have lived in big cities like through from Arizona even if I was out of the woodwork, one would uncle and our beloved “Papa Mike.” Hobbs on the loss of their dad, charge at all. Phoenix or Denver, where different less than 50 feet from the border. think that it would be possible to get He was loved by everyone! He brother and Grandpa Kelly Hobbs. If you have difficulty obtaining area codes were needed because the The signals knew. to someone whose phone is across had a very big heart, and it just quit He was the best pilots in the this information at the clerk’s or different metropolitan zones were in They must have gotten dumber. the street or down the street a block beating. His body was full of infec- Western United States. All of the assessor’s office, this company different area codes. Anyway, back to Brian. or two. tions. All the doctors and ICU nurs- Hobbs families and I would like to would be happy to assist you at no But in a town of 2,500 people He was asked if folks have to re- I have long expected that the day es and respiratory therapists at thank everyone who helped us out charge at all. and a county of maybe 6,000 people, enter all their local phone numbers would come when the entire telecom- Valley View Hospital and St. Mary’s through this loss. Thank you for The $83 charge that Recorded it can be called ridiculous to have to and add the 970 to the prefix. He said munications world will come tum- are some of the best people on the your sympathy. God bless you all! Transfer Services is making is total- dial 11 numbers to talk to your friend that some of the newer phones will bling down and they will say that Western Slope. Also our very own ly out of line and unnecessary. next door. automatically add the number and there are just too many telephones here in Meeker. Caution on offers to Dean Hubbell I tried to call Union Wireless on some won’t if they are older. I asked and cellular phones out there and that The biggest thanks go to all print grant deeds, Rio Blanco County Abstract Co. families and friends of Rio Blanco Meeker County. You all know who you assessment profiles Dear Editor: Man from Meeker We have heard from several made my day people in the community who have Dear Editor: 6”)36” Diameter received solicitations from a compa- CULVERTSIN STOCK NOW ny called Record Transfer Services. My motorcycle trip last week They are offering a copy of your could have been much briefer if it current Grant Deed and Property wasn’t for local Dale Lloyd. In my SAND & GRAVEL MEEKER Assessment Profile. haste to go for a ride I discovered I In the letter they put in a date had left my wallet at home. www.msgreadymix.com878)3671 Follow us on Facebook for a Requested Response Date See LETTERS, Page 5A

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878-4968and leave a message or email [email protected] RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, July 16, 2015 OPINION " 5A A LOOK AT THE NEWS Outfitters threatened by minimum wage order; exemption sought By ELIZABETH SHOGREN weeks of what can be 24-7 work. which represents several hundred outdoor panies operating on federal lands under per- “I’ve never met a mountain guide on Special to the Herald Times “Plus they are getting bonuses of being companies across the country, told the mem- mits. Mount Rainier, Grand Teton, Mount Shasta, able to climb major peaks (and) raft rivers,” bers of Congress that many outfitters fear Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, who I’ve never met a river rafting guide on any of RBC I For more than 40 years, Mike Cottingham added. He estimated that comply- they’ll have to raise costs, cut staff or even go chairs the subpanel, said that the Obama the rivers I run, who had low morale,” Cottingham has been sending teenagers into ing with the new rule would triple or quadru- out of business because of the new require- administration has promoted tourism on feder- Cottingham said. “They’re people doing this national parks, forests and wilderness areas for ple his payroll and require him to increase fees ments, which include making sure subcontrac- al lands to replace logging, mining and drilling because they just love the opportunity to share multi-week backcountry outings. They run so much that only the richest families could tors also pay the new wages. operations that have been “strangled by regu- their enthusiasm.” rapids, ride horseback and summit some of the participate. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, introduced a lation. HCN asked the Labor Department whether West’s most famous peaks. But Cottingham The $10.10 minimum wage kicks in when bill to try to exempt recreation businesses from “So it’s rather ironic that now the executive outfitters could avoid paying seasonal workers believes he will be forced out of business by a a company gets a new permit to operate on the new rule. branch is working to regulate wilderness the new wages, and was told the answers new Obama administration requirement to pay federal land. “It’s a simple fix that will allow these busi- tourism out of business,” Lummis said. would not be available by deadline. staff a minimum wage of $10.10 an hour. This summer, only one of Wilderness nesses to continue to operate on federal lands But Michael Lazzeri, a Labor Department HCN also requested copies of any com- This week, Cottingham beseeched a con- Ventures’ dozens of itineraries, one that and allow all of us the opportunity to enjoy assistant administrator, said that added costs to ments submitted by the Interior Department or gressional panel to exempt outfitters, summer includes Olympic National Park, will face the extraordinary experiences in our national parks businesses would be offset by benefits, includ- Forest Service, and was told to submit a camps and other outdoor recreation business- new wage requirements. But in the coming and other public lands,” Stewart told the ing improved employee morale, less turnover Freedom of Information Act request. es. years, as his permits expire, most of his pro- Committee on Oversight and Government and more productivity. Answers to such requests routinely take Cottingham explained that to keep costs grams in the U.S.—such as trips to the High Reform Subcommittee on the Interior. “We’re rewarding a hard day’s work,” months. affordable for campers’ parents, Wilderness Sierras, Denali, Yellowstone and the Oregon The Labor Department official told the Lazzeri said. Ventures, Inc. pays 80 to 100 college-aged Cascades—could become just too pricey. panel that President Obama’s executive order, Cottingham said that the Labor Elizabeth Shogren is the Washington, counselors around $2,500 for six to seven The American Outdoors Association, which dictated the rule, clearly included com- Department doesn’t understand his employees. D.C., Correspondent for High Country News. Cloud Foundation blasts BLM plan to sterilize West’s wild horses Special to the Herald Times program sustainably and for the bene- Burro Act, which requires managing repatriation of wild horses in BLM Book Cliffs and Spring Creek Herds National BLM office is counter-pro- fit of the animals and the land,” and for sustainable herds, Kathrens said, holding facilities to Herd Areas that in Colorado are managed using PZP, a ductive to successful management of RBC I “The Bureau of Land “for the enjoyment of generations to adding that permanent sterilization is have been zeroed-out. These proposed reversible remotely delivered vaccine. wild horses on our public lands. I fear Management’s (BLM) announcement come,” their proposed solutions are counter to that mandate and would solutions would provide an immediate All these herds are nearly to the point that their actions would lead to the of plans for managing wild horses on contrary to that goal, the TCF state- damage the social band structure that savings to the BLM. of achieving a balance between repro- extinction of the North American wild public lands is not only disturbing but ment said. has allowed wild horses in North Mike Tupper promised to respond duction and natural mortality. horse.” highlights their commitment to man- Permanent sterilization of wild America to thrive. to TCF and the other organizations “Unlike the national BLM offices, aging wild horses to extinction,” stat- horses on the range would continue to Earlier this year, representatives regarding the proposals but has failed these local field offices are working !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ed Ginger Kathrens, Volunteer undermine the already threatened from several wild horse and rangeland to do so. successfully with the public to create a ! ! Executive Director of The Cloud genetic viability of our remaining preservation organizations met in “Advocates are more than willing situation where future wild horse to work with the BLM for sustainable removals are unnecessary,” Kathrens ! WEST29 E. Victory Way THEATRE • Craig • 824-2000 ! Foundation (TCF). herds, it said, adding that under cur- Washington, D.C. ,with BLM Director ! Four of the seven proposals being rent plans, the BLM would manage 78 Neill Kornze and BLM Deputy management of wild horses on the concluded. “Stonewalling of advo- Cinema 1: Held Over ! ! Cinema 1: ! researched at taxpayer expense percent of herds at a level below that Assistant Director for Resources and range,” stated Paula Todd King, cates and the American public by the MINIONS • PG include permanent sterilization of stal- required to ensure genetic viability Planning Mike Tupper to discuss pos- Communications Director for TCF. ! 7pm & 9:30pm Friday-Saturday ! (150-200 adult horses). sible solutions to BLM’s ongoing “Thus far. the Washington, D.C., ! ! lions and/or mares. While the BLM Ciinema 2:: Now Showing claims it is “committed to developing Permanent sterilization is incon- dilemma regarding management of BLM is unwilling to consider creative The families of James ! ! new tools that allow us to manage this sistent with the 1971 Wild Horse and wild horses and burros. options that would benefit both wild Michael Gould would like ! ANT-MAN• PG-13 ! 7pm & 9:05pm Friday-Saturday The proposals presented included horse herds and the American taxpay- to THANK everyone who ! West Theater will no longer accept personal checks. Sunday matinee both theaters 4pm. ! strategies for increasing the number of er. “ helped us during our ! For R rated movies, children under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. ! LEERS TO THE EDITOR mares vaccinated with PZP to a level “Safe and effective birth control loss. Your condolences, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~ Add $2 per ticket for 3D movies ~ that will begin to impact population for wild horses has been available for prayers, and acts of Continued from Page 4A wouldn’t be out of a ride that fine growth rates, and measures to author- years, but BLM has chosen to use it on kindness are deeply ############# day. ize and encourage voluntary livestock only a token number of mares,” appreciated. # # This was after I had a cold Wow! I truly felt the gift of grazing permit retirement in Herd Kathrens said. “The Pryor Wild Horse Edna Mae Gould # # shake and a waffle at the Meeker kindness and generosity and small Management Areas. Herd in Montana, the McCullough KimGould # VERNAL # Drug soda counter! town friendliness Dale offered me The groups also recommended Peaks Herd in Wyoming, the Little Tod, Stacey and Jada # # I could have been washing dish- that day. 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Watson Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church am the root and the offspring of Matt. 1:1; Rom. 1:3). As God assured David in verse 12: David . . . (Rev. 22:16a). The words “When thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy READY MIX CONCRETE • ROCK, SAND, GRAVEL ofI our text were addressed to the seven fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall pro- YOU PICK UP OR WE CAN DELIVER churches in Asia, who were the original ceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.” CUSTOM CRUSHING • FREE QUOTE recipients of the book of Revelation Not only would God give David a son to rule contem- BUILDING THE I Dr. J.D. (1:11). They state a glorious paradox: porarily (Solomon), but would give him another who FOUNDATION OF MEEKER Watson Christ was both a root and an offspring. would rule eternally (Messiah). In the words of James Steve Baker • 970-326-7356 But how can such a thing be? Montgomery’s beautiful hymn: “Hail to the Lord’s First, the root declares His divinity. Our Lord made anointed, great David’s greater Son! / Hail in the time ap- this clear in Mark 12:36–37. Quoting Psalm 110:1, a pointed, His reign on earth begun!” R I OB L A N C O messianic Psalm, He declared, “For David himself said Third, taken together, these terms demonstrate His by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on unity. Theologians call this the “hypostatic union,” that my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. is, Christ’s sui generis (unique, one of a kind) dual na- Herald Times David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is ture, being both God and man in totality and lacking in he then his son?” In the Hebrew, “LORD” is Yāhweh, neither. He has always been God (John 8:58, 10:30) but SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 God’s covenant name, while “Lord” is ʾAdōnāy, which became human at the incarnation (Jn. 1:14). Both natures Jews used instead of Yāhweh (sometimes out of rever- are seamlessly inseparable and perfectly unified in the ence but more often out of superstition) and speaks of one. This truth is, indeed, “in the realm of deep mystery,” 592 Main Street, Upstairs " Box 720 Meeker, Colorado 81641 God’s dominion, possession, and sovereignty. Jesus, as theologian Henry Thiessen put it, and incomprehensi- 970-878-4017 " 970-878-4016 fax therefore, told the Pharisees that since David would not ble to our finite thinking, but that makes it no less com- call one of his human descendants ʾAdōnāy, then Jesus forting. Only as man could He identify with us (Heb. Rangely, Colorado 81648 " 970-675-5033 was more than “the Son of David” (v. 35); He was, in 2:17; 4:15), and only as God could He die for us (Phil. fact, the Son of Yāhweh. 2:5–11). — PUBLISHER — Mitch Bettis ~ [email protected] Botanists tell us that there are four major functions Scriptures for Study: What encouragement does He- of a root, all of which illustrate our Lord in His nature brews 4:15 give us? How does this then apply to 1 * EDITOR * Sean McMahon ~ [email protected] and work (cf. Jn. 15:1–8): (1) absorption of water and nu- Corinthians 10:13? trients; (2) anchoring of the plant body to the ground, and You are invited to worship with us at Grace Bible * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * Bobby Gutierrez ~ Rangely Account Executive supporting it; (3) storage of food and nutrients; and (4) Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. [email protected] vegetative reproduction. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expository Caitlin Walker~ Meeker Account Executive Second, the offspring designates His humanity.In preaching of God’s Word. Please visit our website [email protected] other words, while in His deity, Christ is David’s de- (www.TheScriptureAlone.com), where you will find U.S. Postal Service #338-020. signer, in His humanity, He is David’s descendant. All many resources for Christian growth, including messages Periodicals class postage is paid at Meeker, Colorado 81641. Postmaster: send change of addresses to this is rooted in the Davidic Covenant, which is delin- in MP3 media files. P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641-0720 eated in 2 Samuel 7:8–16 (cf. Ps. 132:11–12; Is. 11:1, 10; © 2015 Freeman Publications, Inc. 6A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES SPORTS/OUTDOORS Thursday, July 16, 2015

Rangely Hurricane swim team preps for championships as season nears its close By BOBBY GUTIERREZ Slagle said. “We have a really young to host a meet next year—on June 4. [email protected] team and we are getting better every- “This year we had swimmers day.” compete in Ouray, Craig, Delta, RANGELY I More than 30 kids Coach Slagle said five swimmers Montrose and Aspen,” Coach Slagle went out for the Hurricane swim team, eight and under will swim in Grand said. and, for almost half of them, this was Junction on Friday and 11, (who are) Slagle was assisted by Bethany their first year on the team. Many of nine and older will compete Saturday Green. them will swim in the Western Slope and Sunday in the qualifying meet. “Last year was my first year Championships this weekend in Slagle said only Patrick Scoggins coaching as an assistant with Beth Grand Junction and the season will has pre-qualified for the Junior Scoggins, and this was my first year as wrap up with a team party on July 21. Olympics (state meet) in two events, head coach,” Slagle said. “I have “We have a total of 34 swimmers but he does not plan to attend. learned a lot. I love my team and I with 14 of them being first-time swim- Coach Slagle said Rangely did not have enjoyed watching them grow. It mers,” first-year head coach Torie host a meet this past year but plans are really has been rewarding for me.”

KIM EKSTROM The diesel exhaust was pouring out of this truck at the tractor and trailer pull Thursday night during Range Call at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Driver of the diesel was Rod Smith of Grand Junction.

COURTESY PHOTO The Rangely Hurricane swim team had 34 out for the team this year and several of them will swim in the Western Slope Championships this weekend in Grand Junction. Swimming for the Hurricanes are; Ethan Hacking (6), Annika Cantrell (9), Grady Aguirre (7), Camryn Strain (6), Ryleigh Jones (8), Mary Scoggins (11), Corbin Lucero (10), Tanner Strain (9), Makenzie Manchester (10), Macy Morgan (9), Timothy Scoggins (11), Deacon Jones (7), Brent Cantrell (11), Peyton Armstrong (8), Andrew Slack (10), Jackson Aguirre (9), Patrick Scoggins (15), Colton Noel (11), Jeffery Slack (9), Travis Coats (12) and Doug Slack (6). Not pictured are: James Scoggins (18, he left for Navy boot camp earlier in July), Kenzie Varner (10), Alivia Green (7), Zek Gianinetti (8), Nora Gianinetti (10), Emilee Barnes (9), Tyson Barnes (7), Anna Forbes (15), Elena Forbes (15), Joseph McKay (10), Caleb Noel (15) and Chloe Noel (7). TOP WALKERS... Rainbow trout make major comeback Special to the Herald Times infected CPW hatcheries, which ing in reservoirs where anglers expect caused more waters to be infected. to catch fish. RBC I After being devastated by Whirling disease is caused by a But because the “Hofers” had whirling disease in the 1990s, rainbow spore that infects the spine of very been domesticated in a hatchery for trout populations are increasing in young fish. The infection deforms the generations, Schisler and his col- most major rivers in the state thanks to spine, causing the fish to swim in a leagues knew that the fish did not pos- a 20-year effort by Colorado Parks whirling pattern. They die shortly after sess a “flight response” to danger. and Wildlife aquatic scientists and becoming infected. When whirling They would have little chance in biologists. disease hit Colorado’s rivers, natural creeks and rivers where they need to “It’s been a long road, but bringing reproduction of the species virtually avoid predators and survive fluctuat- back populations of fish that were ended. That allowed brown trout, ing water conditions. So CPW which are not affected by the disease, researchers started the meticulous BECKY HUGHES essentially extirpated from Colorado Taking part in and finishing first, second and third overall in the Meeker Range Call’s 5- can only be called a huge success,” to become the dominant sport fish. process of cross-breeding the Hofers kilometer walk on July 4 were, from left to right: Piper Haney in second place, Reagan said George Schisler, CPW’s aquatic By the mid 1990s rivers in with existing strains of trout that pos- Pearce in third place and Sydney Hughes, who finished first, seen here after the race. research team leader who is based in Colorado and other Western states sessed wild characteristics and had Fort Collins. were thoroughly infected. been stocked in rivers for years. The comeback is positive news for At a national conference on Biologists first stocked 5-inch anglers who can once again fish for whirling disease in Denver in 2002, a Hofer-crosses, but they didn’t survive. rainbows and brown trout in German researcher presented informa- Then in 2010, fingerlings were Colorado’s big rivers and streams. For tion that showed trout at a hatchery in stocked in the Colorado River near Deep Creek, part of Flat Tops, is the past 15 years, brown trout have Germany, operated by a family named Hot Sulphur Springs. When dominated most of the state’s rivers. Hofer, were resistant to the parasite. researchers returned to survey the area But since last summer, anglers have Colorado’s aquatic staff moved quick- 14 months later, they learned the reported they are catching nice size ly to import eggs from Germany that experiment had finally paid off. They recognized by Forest Service act rainbows in the upper Colorado, Rio were hatched at the University of found good numbers of 15-inch rain- Grande, upper Gunnison, Poudre, California at Davis. The fingerlings bows and evidence that young fish Special to the Herald Times in 1968. The Forest Service also studied suitability on two seg- East, Taylor, Arkansas and Yampa were then brought to CPW’s Bellvue were hatching in the wild. RBC I On July 9, after seven years of intensive col- ments of the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon. A deci- rivers and others. hatchery near Fort Collins. CPW biologists have been stock- laborative, public involvement and more than 30 years sion was made to defer a suitability determination in favor The whirling disease problem The fish grew quickly and their ing fingerling Hofer-crosses through- since local citizens first championed the idea, the White of adopting a plan put forward by a diverse stakeholder started in 1986, when a private hatch- disease resistance was proven. By out the state at different sizes and River National Forest released a decision that the first 11 group made up of Front Range and Western Slope water ery unknowingly imported infected 2006, Schisler stocked some of the times of year to optimize survival. The miles of Deep Creek, located on the southeastern corner of providers, recreation groups and water users. The stake- rainbow trout from Idaho that were Hofers in two reservoirs west of young fish are surviving and Schisler the Flat Tops plateau, is suitable to receive special recogni- holder plan for the Colorado River will protect the River’s stocked in 40 different waters in Berthoud. Anglers reported that the is confident that Colorado’s rivers and tion under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. scenic and recreational values but also provide more flexi- Colorado. The disease eventually fish hit hooks hard and were easy to streams are again home to truly wild While a designation for Deep Creek under the Wild and bility in managing the future of this complex river. spread throughout the state and even catch. This made them ideal for stock- rainbows. Scenic Rivers Act was never previously proposed above In this effort, the Forest Service joined with the Bureau the local level, in past efforts, U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis and of Land Management’s (BLM) Colorado River Valley U.S. Rep. Diane Degette have each sponsored bills to des- Field Office as they were analyzing suitability for the sec- ignate this area as wilderness under the Wilderness Act. tions of Deep Creek and the Colorado River on BLM lands Dates set for free BMS, MHS sports physicals A suitability determination is the final agency step in as a part of their Resource Management Plan Revision. MEEKER I Klark Kindler, the new athletic director at Meeker High School, announced Friday the dates the process to identify waterways across the country that This Forest Service determination will not change the for free athletic exams for Barone Middle School and Meeker High School. All student athletes who will be are free flowing, with outstandingly remarkable values and current management for either Deep Creek or the Colorado entering interscholastic sports this fall at either school will need to have had their physicals before the start to protect them for the benefit of present and future gener- River in Glenwood Canyon. The third and final step in the of athletics. ations. If designated by Congress, Deep Creek could process for Deep Creek under the Wild and Scenic Rivers According to Kindler, the free athletic exams will be given Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on become only the second stream designated in the State of Act would be an official designation. Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Colorado since the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was passed Only Congress can make that determination.

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TANNER STRAIN ZUBIE REAGAN PEARCE Rangely Swimmer Meeker Artist Zubie Reagan Pearce of Meeker won the Colorado Young American Tanner Strain swam in his first meet ever over the weekend in Creative Patriotic Art Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Montrose, He just turned 9 two weeks ago, so he had to go Wars. Her work portrays her maternal great-grandfather Philbert up in age group to the 9 and 10 year olds, where he placed Devish (1919-1985, USS Chaumont, USS Besboro, USS Carl Shruz) second and third in two of his events. He is known to really as a young Navy sailor and as an older man on top of a waving work hard every day. The meet was the last regular meet of the American flag background and a "Seebee" emblem. She received a year. $500 scholarship and her work is now off to nationals to be judged. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, July 16, 2015 NEWS " 7A OBITUARIES Louis Lee Stevens

Louis Lee Stevens was born Sept. 3, 1935, to which became his signature. Canyon, through Monument Valley and Arches. Louis Lorraine Stevens and Johanna He taught for four years in He loved the mountains of Colorado but, most of Vandermuelen Stevens in Indianapolis, Ind., where Silverton, where he met and all, loved his family. he spent the first six years of his life. Sept. 3, 1935~Dec.married his wife, 23, 2014 Patricia Kay Louis never met a stranger. His stories of life Louis traveled to every state in the lower 48 Willis. To this union was born and his sense of humor were well known. before he started school because his father worked five children, Andrea Nicole, He is greatly missed and fondly remembered for the railroads. A planned move to the West Eric Michael, Erin Leane, by his family, which included four beloved grand- Coast was interrupted in Denver with the bombing David Andrew and Lindsey children, Madison and Dylan MacKenzie and Jack of Pearl Harbor, and the family lived in Denver Renae. and Malin Teater He went from being the only until Louis was graduated from South High Louis Lee The family lived in member of his family to being a member of the School. Stevens Meeker, Colo., for 35 years as huge Willis family, and he learned to navigate After graduation Louis joined the United Louis worked for Texaco. those turbulent waters with humor and ease. States Army with three friends who decided that Louis Lee was a dedicated backyard farmer The last few years of his life were spent back the group would join on the buddy system and all and his children remember the marathon weeding in Denver, where he completed his life journey on become paratroopers. Louis was the only one of sessions with wry fondness. Family pictures Dec. 23, 2014. the four who ended up serving in the 82nd always included the blue and white 66 Ford pick- The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C. up and the family always joked that he would ask donations be made to Brookshire House Activities After his Army service, he returned to to be buried in it. That Ford pickup traveled many Fund at 4660 Asbury Cir., Denver, CO, 80222 in Colorado and enrolled at Western State College in miles to away games in wrestling, volleyball and memory of Louis Stevens. Memorial services will Gunnison, where he received his bachelor’s degree basketball. be held at Highland Cemetery in Meeker at 11 in education and treated himself to a graduation Louis loved to fish the Gunnison River. He a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015, followed by a bar- present of a blue and white 1966 Ford pickup, loved traveling through the southwest to the Grand becue lunch at Circle Park. Eric Michael Stevens MEEKER Eric Michael Stevens came into culture, from tions can be made online). A memori- READY MIX this world on April 24, 1974, weigh- exploring the al service will be held at 11 a.m. at CONCRETE ing in at a scrapping 3 pounds, 13 world of video Highland Cemetery in Meeker, Colo., 878-3671 ounces. He joined his parents, Louis April 24, 1974~Junegames 15,alone 2015 to on Friday, July 24, 2015, followed by Fresh • Local • Competitive Lee Stevens and Patricia Kay Willis the thrill of riding a barbecue lunch at Circle Park. www.msgreadymix.com Stevens, and older sister Andrea rollercoasters Follow us on Facebook Nicole in their home in Westminster, with friends. Colo. Music was an He moved with his family to integral part of Meeker, Colo., when he was 1 year Eric Michael Eric’s life, and old and was soon joined by: a sister, Stevens friends and fami- Erin Leane; a brother, David Andrew; ly have been and another sister, Lindsey Renae, to lucky to have been recommended his become one of the five blonde favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy books, televi- Stevens children playing in Garfield sion shows and movies. Eric was also Street. a connoisseur of junk food cuisine, Eric’s education began early, and and his siblings often depended on at age 3 he traveled to Craig and his expertise at family gatherings. Steamboat Springs three times a Eric will surely be remembered for week to attend preschool. At age 4, sharing the things he loved most with Horizons for the Handicapped estab- the people who loved him. lished a preschool in the basement of Eric completed his journey on the Episcopal Church and, in the this earth in the arms of his family on years that followed, many more June 15, 2015. Meeker children received the benefits He leaves behind a huge extend- of early childhood education because ed family including six aunts, seven of Eric. uncles and 19 cousins as well as past His education continued in the and present members of the Belcaro classrooms of Meeker School staff. He will be greatly missed by District, where he experienced the two nieces, Madison and Malin, and BOCES programs and the excellent two nephews, Dylan and Jack, who Meeker teachers. After graduating loved him dearly. Eric was happy and from Meeker High School in 1993, productive in his life and his message Eric moved to Denver and began to the world would be, “May the work at Belcaro Animal Hospital, force be with you.” where he worked for more than 20 The family is requesting in lieu of years. Eric had found a second loving flowers that donations be made to family at Belcaro. Max Fund (Max Fund 720 W. 10th Eric lived as a lover of modern Ave., Denver, Colo. 80204, or dona-

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James Lyttle started the Meeker Herald in 1885, and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society threw a SEAN M cMAHON 130th birthday party on Sunday at the Old West Heritage Culture Center. The first speaker was Annette Kim Cook spoke of the many years his family spent as publishers of the newspaper. His parents, James Lyttle, wife of Bill Lyttle, who is the great-grandson of the founder. She told several anecdotes involving and Leota Cook, bought the paper from the Lyttles in 1964, and they and the whole Cook family pitched the paper and shared a a slide of the first editorial, seen on the right, in which Lyttle wrote that the in as needed, including stepping in to save the paper when one owner left town suddenly. Leota, now 92, newspaper won't be controlled by anyone but him and that it will be run “as a business.” was also present for the event.

SEAN M cMAHON SEAN M cMAHON The last speaker at the Herald Times' birthday party was current No birthday is complete without a birthday cake, and Kari Gutierrez owner Mitch Bettis, who lives in Little Rock, Ark., and who was both showed off her creative side with this mock front page of the news - SEAN M cMAHON editor and publisher of the paper until 2006, when he moved to paper. The photos and the newspaper clipping that adorned the front Quite a few people took part in the potluck luncheon held between Arkansas. Bettis spoke kindly of the Cooks and several other folks page were actually made out of sugar and were edible. Besides the White River Museum and the garrison building in honor of the and area residents who are now friends who helped him better get being most creative, the cake was delicious, once RBCHS President Herald Times ' 130th birthday. The RBCHS furnished hamburgers and to know and appreciate the community. Ellene Meece decided she couldn't wait any longer to cut it. visitors brought salads, side dishes and desserts. lly do! Rea BabiesBHAPPENH HERE 6\Y IVHYKJLY[PÄLK 6).@5 WO`ZPJPHUZ OH]L KLSP]LYLK Z VM SVJHS IHIPLZ

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The Youth Group of the Metropolitan Recreation and Parks According to the Meeker United Methodist Church will also District, will offer free music from 6 Chamber of Commerce July have a “build your own sundae” to 9 p.m. on Friday on the lawn at newsletter, food will also be avail - booth. the Rio Blanco County Courthouse able for purchase on the lawn during For more information, call the on Main Street in Meeker. the concert. ERBM at 878-3403. CPW offers shooting range grants Special to the Herald Times $20,000 available for grants. Grant ing ranges that are readily available requests should be not less than $500 for public use is preferred, but some RBC I The 2015 Shooting Range and not more than $5,000. private use is also permitted. Small Grant Program at 6060 Public and private shooting range Funding for the Hunter Education Broadway in Denver is accepting facilities that allow hunter education Shooting Range Small Grant applications through 5 p.m. on Aug. classes and public sight-in days are Program is generated by federal RENÉ HARDEN 31. encouraged to apply. Recipients must excise taxes collected on the pur - Last year there were just four entries in the Rangely Fourth of July Rib Cookoff, but this year the number The Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s match the award at least 25 percent chase of firearms, ammunition, and jumped to nine grill chefs. First place and the title of Rib King went to Ryan Huitt, who earned $300 for Hunter Education program offers with non-federal cash or in-kind serv - archery equipment. his efforts. He defeated Shelby Hays, who took home second place and $200 while Ryan Kennedy was shooting range maintenance and ices in donated labor and/or supplies The program is managed as a fed - third and $100 richer. improvement grants for selected facil - and equipment use. eral grant program to the states ities around the state of Colorado. Past funded projects have includ - (“Section 10—Hunter Education”) “Facilities where folks can safely ed an improved parking lot, shooting by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service practice shooting skills is an important benches, target stands, a shade shelter as a “User Pays–User Benefits” Rangely girl makes Dean’s List at Fort Lewis part of enjoying the outdoors,” said and a new concrete walkway. involving local community and busi - RANGELY I Chelsea Ficken of Rangely was named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for the spring Todd Schmidt, CPW’s Hunter A project proposal is ranked pri - ness partnerships with CPW and the 2015 semester. Education program coordinator. marily in terms of new and/or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ficken’s major is business administration—management option. “These funds ensure upkeep and improved shooting range opportuni - Service. Learn more at cpw.state. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 access can continue in a variety of ties for hunter education, hunter sight- co.us/thingstodo/Pages/RangeMainte credit hours of graded college-level work and have completed all work for which they are registered by the ways.” in and practice, and youth participa - nanceGrants.aspx or download the end of the semester. Approximately five projects are tion in shooting sports. 2015 Shooting Range Grant Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s crossroads of education and adventure. A blend of small classes, selected annually, with a total of Proposed improvements at shoot - Application (.doc). dynamic academic programs and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creative problem solving, and life-long learning, and our unique and Red Cross seeks Northern Colorado director beautiful mountain campus is located on a mesa above historic Durango, Colo. Special to the Herald Times opportunities in the business realm. Prospective applicants can find “Even as a returning volunteer, out more about the position and apply RBC I The American Red Cross my goals are to support the pursuit of by visiting: www.americanredcross. Colorado and Wyoming Region has our vital mission: ensuring that the apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?f opened the search for an executive ray of light that is hope always burns useaction=mExternal.showJob&RID director to lead the American Red bright in the darkest of places,” =55619&CurrentPage=1 Cross of Northern Colorado. Mounsey said. The Colorado and Wyoming The Red Cross will fill the leader - “Erin has continually embodied region will form a search committee ship position when current Executive the kindness and compassion that are to help select the new executive direc - Director Erin Mounsey steps down in at the heart of the mission of the tor. July after 11 years working for the American Red Cross. We are grateful Regional leaders and local board Red Cross. Mounsey began his trajec - for his past—and continued— dedi - members and volunteers will also tory with the Red Cross as a volunteer cation to that mission,” said Gino work together and in partnership with and plans to return to the ranks of Red Greco, CEO of the American Red Mounsey to ensure a smooth transi - Cross volunteers when he departs in Cross Colorado and Wyoming tion and uninterrupted service during July to focus on his health and explore Region. the change in leadership.

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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Colorado The hearings are for the purpose of taking The bond release areas applied for total 189.6 acres Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman PUBLIC NOTICE DISPLAY Board of Education Work Session public comment on a Petition for Annexation of the and were reclaimed in 1996, 2011, 2013 and 2014 Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. RIO BLANCO COUNTY Monday, July 20, 2015 property known as Curtis Creek Annexation which respectively. The status of the reclamation is consistent Comments must be filed within thirty (30) days from PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING Advertising Central Office, 555 Garfield Street 6:00 p.m. has been presented to the Town Board of the Town with the requirements of the approved reclamation the last date of this publication, or within thirty (30) Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, July 23, AGENDA The Board and other surrounding of Meeker, Colorado and found to be in apparent plan which includes backfill and regrading to the days of the completed inspection by the CDRMS, 2015, the Rio Blanco County Planning Commission Deadline: districts will converse with Representative Rankin. compliancewith the applicable provisions of law. The approved post mine topography, variable topsoil depth whichever is later. will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. Publish: July 16, 2015 Town Board has adopted a Resolution setting the replacement, and seeding with the approved Published: July 16, 23, 30, and August 6, 2015 at the Rangely Annex Building, 17497 Highway 64, 5 p.m. MONDAY Rio Blanco Herald Times public hearing dates to determine if the proposed seed mixture. Post-mine channels that are being Rio Blanco Herald Times Rangely, CO 81648 to consider the following: Alliance annexation complies with the applicable applied for have also been constructed to the Energy Minor Subdivision 15-03 and Special Use requirements of law. Any person may appear at the specifications in the approved permit application. Permit 15-02. The applicant is requesting to subdivide MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Classified Deadline: hearing and present evidence upon any matter to Exhibit 1 presents all of the reclaimed areas by year. the property to create one lot and a Special Use PUBLIC MEETING RIO BLANCO BOARD OF be considered by the Commission/Board. Listed below is a general legal description of these Permit for an office building and maintenance shop Date: August 5, 2015 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING 3 p.m. TUESDAY Published: July 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 2015 areas: Township 3 North, Range 93 West of the at 1/2 Mile southwest of the Junction of County Road Time: 7:00 pm Notice is hereby given that on Monday August 24, Rio Blanco Herald Times 6th P.M. Section 3 - SW1/4 of the N1/2 Section 130 and County Road102, Rangely, in Section 5, Place: 265 8th Street Meeker, 2015, the Rio Blanco Board of County 4 - N 1/2, NE 1/4; Section 10 -N 1/2; Section 15 T1N, R102W. Copies of the documents may be Colorado Pursuant to 32-1-1001(2)(a) C.R.S., The Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning - NW 1/4; Section 16 - SW1/4 of the S1/2 Section obtained from the Community Development Meeker Sanitation District Board of Directors will at 1:15 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County PUBLIC NOTICE 17 - N 1/2; Section 20 - NE 1/4; Section 21 - NW Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, hold a public meeting to consider the action to increase Administration Building Meeting Room, 200 Main Pursuant to the Rules and Regulation of the Colorado 1/4; Colowyo currently holds a self-bond (Bond Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9584 for more the monthly sewer rate. Street, Meeker, CO 81641 to consider the following: Mined Land Reclamation Board published August No. SB-010) in the amount of $80,517,829. With information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 Published: July 16 & July 23, 2015 Brennan Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15-02. The 1980, and pursuant to the Colorado Surface Coal this bond release application, the Colowyo Mine will p.m. Rio Blanco Herald Times applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit Mining Reclamation Act 34-33-101, et seq., notice be requesting relinquishment of 60% of the bond to have a Dental Hygiene Business at 73521 Hwy Published: July 16, 2015 is hereby given of the filing of an application for Phase held for the parcels applied for under this 64, Meeker, in Section 29, T1N, R94W. Copies Rio Blanco Herald Times TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO I Bond Release of a portion of the Colowyo Mine application. A copy of the bond release application of the documents may be obtained from the Community NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS site. The application pertains to the existing Colowyo is on file at the Moffat Count Clerk and Recorder's Development Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CURTIS CREEK Coal Mine, Permit No. C-1981-019 by Colowyo Coal Office located in the Moffat County Courthouse, 221 Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9584 for more INDUSTRIAL PARK CompanyL.P., 5731 State Highway No. 13, Meeker, West Victory Way, Craig, Colorado 81625 and the information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public Colorado 81641, filed with the Colorado Division Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder's Office in p.m. hearing before the Town of Meeker Planning of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS), Colorado the Rio Blanco Courthouse located at 555 Main Street Published: July 16, 2015 NOBODY COVERS RIO Commission (August 17th) and Meeker Board of Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman #303, Meeker, CO, 81641. Written comments, Rio Blanco Herald Times Trustees (August 18th) at the following time and Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203 and objections, and requests for a public hearing or informal BLANCO COUNTY LIKE place: Planning meeting 17th day of August 2015 approved by the Division on April 5, 2013 (latest conference concerning this bond release application Board of Trustees 18th day of August, 2015 7:00 Permit Renewal). The Colowyo Mine is located should be addressed to the Colorado Division of P.M. Meeker Town Hall 345 Market Street Meeker, approximately 28 miles south of Craig, Colorado. Reclamation Mining and Safety, Colorado THE HERALD TIMES RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 10 A " NEWS Thursday, July 16, 2015

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COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING PROCLAMATION TOWN OF MEEKER Lions Club who have partnered with the Meeker Notice to Creditors CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 15-07 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2015 ORDINANCE 05-2015 Police Department to make National Night Out possible. Estate of Rayola Lee Rust, Deceased Case To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Whereas, the National Association of Town Watch AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Halandras, do hereby call Number 15PR4 All persons having claims against Deed of Trust: (NATW) is sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, HALANDRAS RESUBDIVISION PLAT WHEREAS, upon all citizens of Meeker to join the Meeker Police the above-named estate are required to present them On April 13, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De- drug and violence prevention program on August a request has been made to amend the lot Department, ERBM Rec District and Meeker to the Personal Representative or to District Court mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio 4th, 2015, National Night Out; configurations on Block 108, lots 1,2,3, and 4, Town Lions Club, the National Association of Town Watch of Rio Blanco, County, Colorado at P.O.Box 1150, Blanco records. and Whereas, the 31st Annual National Night Out of Meeker; and WHEREAS, the Meeker Planning in supporting 31st Annual National Night Out on 555 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641, on or before Original Grantor(s) Steve Dempsey and Susan R. provides a unique opportunity for the Town of Meeker Commission has conducted a public hearing on this August 4th, 2015. December 9, 2015 or the claims may be forever Dempsey to join forces with thousands of other communities application and recommended approval; and Further, Let It Be Resolved That, I, Mayor barred. Michelle Weston Personal Representative Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. across the country in promoting cooperative, WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees hereby Halandras, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 4th, P.O.Box 736 Meeker, CO 81641 (970)878-5563 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. police-community crime prevention efforts; determines that the application complies with Town 2015 as National Night Out in Meeker Colorado. Publish: July 9, 16, and 23, 2015 Date of Deed of Trust August 16, 2005 and Whereas, Town of Meeker, plays a vital role regulations to include processing the resubdivision; Lisa Cook, CMC, Rio Blanco Herald Times County of Recording Rio Blanco in assisting the Meeker Police Department, through Town Clerk Regas K. Halandras, Mayor and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 17, 2005 joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in Publish: July 16, 2015 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF Meeker and is supporting National Night Out 2015 MEEKER, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Trustees Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 282314 Rio Blanco Herald Times PUBLIC NOTICE locally; approves the above-identified resubdivision Original Principal Amount $200,000.00 RIO BLANCO COUNTY and Whereas,it is essential that all citizens of Meeker request. Section 2. The Halandras Resubdivision Outstanding Principal Balance $176,721.22 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING be aware of the importance of crime prevention plat pictured in Exhibit A, and attached hereto and Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, August programs and impact that their participation can have incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when The contents of storage units 3, 7, and 17 will be 13, 2015, the Rio Blanco County Planning on reducing crime, drugs and violence in Meeker; approved. Section 3. The approvals are for the due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by auctioned off on August 1, 2015 @ White River Self Commission will hold a public hearing beginning and Whereas, police-community partnerships, properties described in Exhibit B, which is attached the deed of trust and other violations thereof. Storage, 219 E Market St. at 7:00 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County neighborhood safety, awareness and cooperation hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Published: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 Administration Building Meeting Room, 200 Main are important themes of the National Night Out Section 4. The approvals are subject to any conditions Rio Blanco Herald Times Street, Meeker, CO 81641 to consider the following: program; listed in Exhibit C, which is attached hereto and Exhibit A Brennan Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15-02. The Whereas, Meeker Recreation District and Meeker incorporated herein by this reference. applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND Township | North. Range 103 West of the 6th P.M. to have a Dental Hygiene Business at 73521 Hwy ADOPTED on this 7th day of July, 2015, by a vote 64, Meeker, in Section 29, T1N, R94W. Copies COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING of 3 for 0 against. TOWN OF MEEKER John Strate, A parcel of land lying in Lot 11 and C.E. 881, Section 10, Township | North Range 103 West of the 6th of the documents may be obtained from the Community CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 15-09 Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Lisa Cook Town Clerk P.M. being more particularly described as follows: Development Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: EXHIBIT B HALANDRAS RESUBDIVISION PLAT Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9584 for more On April 28, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating Lot 1 (Lots 1, 2 and Southerly one-half of lot 3, Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 11, Section 10, Township | North Range 103 West of the information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Block108), Town of Meeker, Colorado. Lot 2 (Lots 6th P.M.: p.m. Original Grantor(s) Lawrence Leo Triebwasser and Mary A Triebwasser 4 and Northerly one-half of lot 3, Block 108), Town whence the South 1/4 Corner of Section 10 bears South a distance of 895.0 feet; Published: July 16, 2015 Original Beneficiary(ies) Intermountain Industries, Inc. d/b/a Major Mortgage USA of Meeker, Colorado. EXHIBIT C Any necessary thence East a distance of 400.0 feet; Rio Blanco Herald Times thence North a distance of 400.0 feet; Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation technical corrections shall be made by the applicant thence North 71 ? 56’ West a distance of 501.2 feet to a point in the White River; Date of Deed of Trust September 21, 2009 and approved by Staff. Severability: If any portion thence West with the White River, South 24 ? 1’ West a distance of 67.0 feet; County of Recording Rio Blanco of this Ordinance is found to be void or ineffective, thence with the White River, North 87 ? 32’ West a distance of 159.4 feet; Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE it shall be deemed severed from this Ordinance and thence South a distance of 101.1 feet; Recording Information RIO BLANCO BOARD OF COUNTY the remaining provisions shall remain valid and in thence East a distance of 263.0 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 11; (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 296916 COMMISSIONERS HEARING full force and effect. thence along the West line of Lot 11, South a distance of 400.0 feet to the point of beginning. Original Principal Amount $101,250.00 Notice is hereby given that on Monday, August 17, Published: July 16, 2015 Outstanding Principal Balance $94,174.03 2015, the Rio Blanco Board of County Rio Blanco Herald Times and that certain Order granted in the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, on 1/7/2015, case Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning number 2014CV30013 to correct the legal description to: been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments at 11:15 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Rangely provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. Annex Building, 17497 Highway 64, Rangely, CO Exhibit B THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 81648 to consider the following: Alliance Energy Board of County Commissioners Minor Subdivision 15-03 and Special Use Permit Monday, July 20, 2015 Parcel 2 and Parcel 3 EXHIBIT “A” 15-02. The applicant is requesting to subdivide the Rangely, Colorado Osborne Subdivision LEGAL DESCRIPTION property to create one lot and a Special Use Permit Tentative Board Agenda According to the Plat thereof filed The following parcels of land situated in the Cora I. Chase Tract (Lot 6), Section 1, township 1 North, for an office building and maintenance shop at 1/2 Items of routine and non-controversial nature are September 29, 1983 as Reception No. 213258 Range 102 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Mile southwest of the Junction of County Road 130 placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner Rio Blanco County, Colorado and County Road102, Rangely, in Section 5, T1N, or member of the audience may request an item Parcel No. I: R102W. Copies of the documents may be be removed from the Consent Agenda and TOGETHER WITH: obtained from the Community Development considered separately on the regular agenda prior Beginning 150 feet West and 45 feet South of Corner No. 1 of Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Township 1 North, Range 103 West of the 6th P.m. Cora I. Chase Tract, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9584 for more Agenda. A parcel of land lying in Lot 11 and C.E. 881, Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 103 running thence South 150 feet; information between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 Public Comment: Any member of the public may West of the 6th P.M., being more particularly described as follows: West 50 feet; pm. address the Board on matters which are within the North 150 feet, Published: July 16, 2015 jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 11, Secrtion 10, Township 1 North, Range 103 West of East 50 feet to the place of beginning. Rio Blanco Herald Times the 6th P.M.: Whence the South 1/4 Corner of Section 10 bears South a distance of 895.0 feet; except the North 5.2 feet previously conveyed by Right-of-Way Deed to Thence East a distance of 400.0 feet; the Board of County Commissioners, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, appearing of record in Book 124, Thence North as distance of 400.0 feet; Page 92. ? COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING Thence North 71 56’ West a distance of 501.2 feet to a point in the White River; CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 15-08 thence West with the White River, South 24 ? 1’ West a distance of 67.0 feet; Parcel No. II: ? To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: thence with the White River, North 87 32’ West a distance of 159.4 feet; On April 23, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating thence South a distance of 101.1 feet; Beginning at a point 45 feet South and 100 feet West of Corner No. 1 of Cora I. Chase Tract, to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. thence East a distance of 263.0 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 11; Original Grantor(s) BRIAN W GODFREY thence along the West line of Lot 11, South a distance of 400.0 feet to the point of beginning. running thence South 150 feet; West 50 feet; Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS Together with all privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise North 150 feet; East 50 feet to the place of beginning. NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD. appertaining, including (without limitation) all water, irrigation and drainage rights of every kind and DBA MAJOR MORTGAGE CO. description, however evidenced or manifested, including (without limitation) 1.0 c.f.s. of water from Parcel No. III: Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Robinson-Wardell Pump No. 6, with appropriation date of 7-17-74 in Case No. W-3118, Water Date of Deed of Trust August 06, 2013 Division No. 5, State of Colorado, and all rights of way, apparatus and fixtures belonging to or used in County of Recording Rio Blanco connection therewith, including (without limitation) Dempsey Pump, serial no. CP 2551, and all other Beginning 200 feet West and 50.2 feet South of Corner No. 1 of Cora I. Chase Tract, Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2013 wells, pumps, motors, equipment, and sprinkler systems used for irrigation of the above described Recording Information real property. running thence West 10 feet; South 144.8 feet; (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 306853 Original Principal Amount $228,469.00 Together with .166 c.f.s. of water from Robinson-Wardell Pump No. 6, with appropriation date of 7-17- East 10 feet; North 144.8 feet to the place of beginning, being in the Town of Rangely. Outstanding Principal Balance $223,959.33 74 in Case No. W-3118, Water Division No. 5, State of Colorado. Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments Also known by street and number as 8399 County Rd 2, Rangely, CO 81648. except Northerly 5.2 feet conveyed by right-of-way deed to the Board of County Commissioners, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, appearing of record in Book 117 at Page 50. provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM- THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Parcel No. IV: LOT 28 HILLCREST SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED SEPTEMBER 3, NOTICE OF SALE 1974 AS RECEPTION NO. 162563 TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADO The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described Beginning at a point 240 feet West and 50.2 feet South of Corner No. 1 of Cora I. Chase Tract, Also known by street and number as: 210 HILLCREST AVE, RANGELY, CO 81648. herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on running thence East 30 feet; South 144.8 feet; BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Wednesday, 08/12/2015, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Court- NOTICE OF SALE house, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, West 30 feet; North 144.8 feet to the place of beginning. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and as- Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. signs therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/26/2015, Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other Also known by street and number as: 909 E MAIN STREET, RANGELY, CO 81648. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), provided by law. BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence First Publication 6/18/2015 of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed Last Publication 7/16/2015 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times First Publication 7/2/2015 NOTICE OF RIGHTS THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/26/2015, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell Last Publication 7/30/2015 YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA- to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence NOTICE OF RIGHTS TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA- OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE First Publication 7/2/2015 Last Publication 7/30/2015 YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED THE SALE; A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE RE- IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE QUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PRO- THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION HIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FI- A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION NANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 04/13/2015 DATE: 04/23/2015 Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at- P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Erin Robinson #46557 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov Alison L. Berry #34531 Holly Shilliday #24423 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Iman Tehrani #44076 DATE: 04/28/2015 Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado Lynn M. Janeway #15592 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Courtney E. Wright #45482 Attorney File # CO-14-636854 By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing Eve M. Grina #43658 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Any information provided may be used for that purpose. the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G. ROJAS #46396 David R. Doughty #40042 SUSAN HENDRICK #33196 Kelly Murdock #46915 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400, DENVER, Janeway Law Firm 9800 S. Meridian, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80134 (303) 706-9990 CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # 15-007443 Attorney File # CO140954 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. may be used for that purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS CONSTRUCTION YARD SALES HELP WANTED: FULL TIME LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICES: painting, NEW EDEN Pregnancy Care Services - MEEKER: 555 8th St., Friday, July 17, Saturday, Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you Alcoholics Anonymous plumbing, flooring, etc. Quality work at decent rates. pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, July 18, 7am-?, multi-family , kid's toys and clothes, networks (LAN & WAN), internet, Web Page design, are requested to make your comments when the Mon. 7 p.m., Weds. 7 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. For an estimate please call (970)220-2150. guidance by trained volunteers, classes snowblower, lawn mower, and more. phone, VOIP, cell phones, and other communication Board takes that matter. Please limit your St. James Church - enter from back on pregnancy and child care, post-abor- systems. Applicant must possess a Bachelor of comments to three minutes per member or five minutes parking lot, meetings are downstairs in tion support, referrals. Mondays and Science or Arts from an accredited college or university per group. The public comment time is not for questions Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker MEEKER: 657 Cleveland St.,Thursday, 12:00-?, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main FREEBIES in information systems or other computer related and answers. It is your time to express your views. 878-4158 • 878-5919 Friday, 8am-2pm, boys clothes, size 5-12, mountain Street, Meeker. Email: newe- field or the equivalent of five years of related work 11:00 a.m. Call to order: • 878-5636 bikes, holiday decor, toys, and miscellaneous. [email protected] or (970)878-5117 and Paint, gelding, 20+ years old, free to good home. experience. Applicant must be able to work a variety • Pledge of Allegiance Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655 • Changes to the July 20, 2015 Tentative Agenda 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: new- (970)878-4669. of hours if needed, evenings, nights, early • Approval of the July 20, 2015 Agenda [email protected] or (970) 675- MEEKER - 970 Shaman Trail, July 25th ONLY, 9:00AM mornings, weekends, and holidays. Applicant must CONSENT AGENDA FOR JULY 20, 2015 2300. All services are confidential. to 6:00PM. Moving, everything must sell. be able to pass physical, drug, alcohol, and possible • Approval of the Board Minutes of July 13, 2015 GUNS background tests. Applicant must be able to lift 10 (All Sign) Rangely Victim Services to 100 lbs routinely. A valid driver's license is also An open door for the protection and Colt AR-15, pre-ban, 8 mags, $1500 OBO. • Grant Extension Contract for DOLA EIAF 7523 - PISTOL RIVER LEATHER ATVS required. Position is considered full time, with a care of abused and battered persons. (970) 618-8375. Human Services Building Renovation with Contract Celebrating 10 years with my Pistol River Leather starting salary rangeof $33.00 to $36.50 per hour Non-emergency call 629-9691 . Emer- 2013 BENNCHE UTV Bighorn Silverjack Model Termination Date of December 31, 2015 shop. Thanks so much to all my loyal customers depending on qualifications. The successful gencies call 911. Providing assistance 700efi, seats 4, 1345 miles, seat belts, rear view • Grant Agreement Award #16-11-16 between Area and I especially thank you all who have had the HUNTING applicant will be eligible for benefits after 90 days for victims of violent crimes. mirrors, dump bed; roof rack, camo paint, lock box Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado and Rio patience of Job during the last year and a half which includes a comprehensive health and under passenger seat. Located in Silt, call 970- Blanco County Department of Human Services for that I was pretty much closed for my battle with LOCAL OUTFITTER looking for mule deer land retirement package. White River Electric is a small 618-2359 and leave message or email Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Services the cancer demon. vouchers for Unit 23. 970-878-3384 electric distribution cooperative in Northwestern [email protected]. Pictures available upon in the amount of $44,700.00. Colorado. WREA has 34 employees including a request. $9,250, obo. • Grant of Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement If a cowboy gets bucked off a rabbit-shy horse propane gas subsidiary. It has 1,012 miles of line between Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Gladys he gets even. He makes the horse walk back LAWN with 2,011 members and 3,320 meters. WREA serves E. Williams granting to the County unimpaired ingress The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts to the ranch all by himself. MOTORCADE: the mineral rich Piceance Basin. Applications are all major credit cards. You can fax your & GARDEN and egress across land owned by Grantor to the MISCELLANEOUS available by calling White River Electric Association Lobo Radio Site classified ad or subscription to 785 Park Ave 878-4346 at 970-878-5041, on the web site www.wrea.org, Emerald City Lawn Care BUSINESS AGENDA (970)878-4016 or email to: www.pistolriverleather.com or pick up at the office of White River Electric General: [email protected] Weekly, Biweekly, As Needed Services. TRAILERS, HITCHES, flatbeds, toolboxes, Association, Inc. 233 6th St., Meeker,CO, 7:00 am • Motion to approve the appointment of Chris Singleton, Free Estimates. No Contracts. Let us take trailer service and truck accessories. We - 4:30 pm, Mon. - Fri. Applications and r sum s care of your lawn! (970) 220-2040 are a "one stop shop" truck and trailer will be accepted until 4:30 P.M. July 24th, 2015. White Finance Director, as the person responsible for the Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely outfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $597 River Electric is an equal opportunity employer. preparation of the 2016 budget per C.R.S. 29-1- be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance 104 Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales, Tues & Thurs, 7 p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., to community members. Scheduled Dates for 2015: MISCELLANEOUS Grand Junction. 1-800-287-6532. • Motion to approval of the 2016 budget calendar, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 29, setting the final budget estimates due from all agencies St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rangely. HELP WANTED: Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. November 19, & December 17. The Food Bank ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING PART TIME as September 4 2015 per C.R.S. 29-1-105 will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to HELP WANTED: Bids Awards: Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al- Can't get a metal part? We can make all Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629- 12:30 p.m. kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine FULL TIME • Bid Award to Stripe-A-Lot for the Rio Blanco County PART TIME ENTRY LEVEL EMPLOYEE for 2970. equipment, lathe and tooling to do the Pavement Marking Paint Project beginning July 27, Wastewater Treatment Plant. job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN- gas compressor 2015 with completion on or before August 28, 2015 RADINO & CHUCKWAGON REQUIREMENTS: High School or Equivalent and Machine. (970)878-5606. mechanic. Full time, direct hire, opportunity. in an amount not to exceed $90,795.00. Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal 878-5627 Education Mechanical Aptitude Willing to learn a RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets Location is Williston, ND. (303)223-4307 MOUs, Contracts and Agreements: or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals wide variety of job functions Good public relation 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th • Agreement for Services with Stripe-A-Lot for the served at noon. Reservations appreciated. skills Willing to work weekends, holidays and be and Park, Meeker. Rio Blanco County Pavement Marking Paint Suggested Donation Over 60 - $2.50. Under 60 - WANTED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: White River on call as needed Computer knowledge helpful CDL Project beginning July 27, 2015 with completion on Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays Electric Association, Inc. is currently seeking (Class B) required within six months Class D or before August 28, 2015 in an amount not to exceed LOOKING to share my home with the right person. qualified applicants for an Information Systems Analyst ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation Wastewater License required within one year Class $90,795.00. Beautiful home and deck, utilities, and all amenities position at the headquarters of the Association. This You can now renew your Colorado OHV $2.50 - 12:10 p.m. pickup.) 1 Collections License required within one year Furnish • Contract with Reilly Johnson Architecture - for the included. Carol (970)620-0917. position will be responsible to maintain and registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us **MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** copy of driving record Physical and Drug testing RBC 2015 Courthouse Remodel Design Project in FRIDAY, July 17: Beef Stew, Spinach Salad, Zucchini operate the Cooperative administrative information required for employment Starting Wage $15.00 per an amount not to exceed $528,420. Bread. systems, applying management analysis to the network hour Minimum 30 hours per week Full Family Health • Contract with Buckhorn Building and Consulting, MONDAY, July 20: Chicken Fajitas, Salsa, Pinto YARD SALES hardware and software applications, other data and Insurance Benefits Position will remain open until LLC - for the RBC 2015 Fairgrounds Grandstand SAFEHOUSE Beans, Tosssed Salad, Fruit. voice communications, and technical data filled Information available from: Meeker Sanitation If you are being abused physically or Painting Project in the amount not to exceed $29,960. TUESDAY, July 21: French Onion Soup, Tuna processing. Applicant needs to have a current District Office PO Box 417 265 8th Street Meeker, mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for MEEKER: Yard sale at 386 Curtis Creek Drive, storage • Contract with Northwest Colorado Consultants Inc. Sandwich, Blueberry Cupcake, Bean Salad, knowledge of information system activities including CO 81641 970-878-5192 FAX 970-878-5988 e-mail confidential shelter and help. units behind Samuelson's, Saturday, July 18th, 7am for the RBC 2015 PHA / DHS Soil Investigations Banana, or Juice. mainframe, personal computers with Microsoft, Apple, to [email protected] 878-3131 - ? Project in the amount not to exceed $6,000. WEDNESDAY July 22: Roasted Pork Loin, and Linux operating systems, Wi-Fi, tablets, Resolutions: Potatoes/Carrots,, Broccoli, Bread, Raspberry Sherbet, Other Business: NEEDED: CLOTHED models for Thursday Raspberries. • Public Comments evening figure drawing session, 6-9 pm. FRIDAY, July 24 : Chili, Cornbread, Broccoli Florets, RIO HERALD • County Commissioners Updates 1:15 p.m. All sizes/shapes welcome as are inter- Peach Crisp, Ice Cream. BLANCO TIMES • Board of Health ested artists. Pat, The Upstairs Gallery Milk, Tea and Coffee are offered with all meals. Adjourn (970)878-5164. Menu subject to change. Food Pantry, July 23th, The agenda is provided for informational purposes Thursday, Meeker. only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will MEEKER HOUSING Authority Board of Di- normally be considered in the order they appear rectors meets the 2nd Thursday of the on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the month at 2:30 p.m. at The Pines, 875 Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through MEEKER SCHOOL Water St., Meeker. the noon hour and even continue an item for a future DISTRICT RE-1 meeting date. The Board, while in session, may DIRECTORY consider other items that are brought before it. Employment Opportunities Scheduled items may be continued if the Board MEEKER STREAKER BUSINESS is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled. MONTHLY SCHEDULE The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled JULY 2015 MEEKER for July 27, 2015, in Meeker at the County NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up Administration Building. all medical appointment rides. Activities are Please check the County website for information subject to change. Bus available on dates noted Casey Tech Services, LLC at: www.rbc.us/departments/commissioners. below. Elementary School • Computer Diagnostics & Repair If you need special accommodations please call 970- July 16, *Grd Jct Medical* No bus in town • First Grade Teacher For ALL Schindler 878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable July 17, Bus in town • Second Grade Teacher • Virus & Spyware Clean-up & your local computer accommodations may be made. July 18, No bus Removal support needs! ResidentialPlumbing | Commercial | Remodel | Service Calls Published: July 16, 2015 July 19, No bus High School • Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting Rio Blanco Herald Times July 20, Bus in town Boiler Systems/ Hot Water Heat • Guidance Counselor MARTY CASEY Specializing in Custom Homes July 21, Bus in town • Residential & Business 970.878.4650 July 22, Bus in town District Networking Solutions Randy Schindler Cell (970) 274-8050 July 23, *Craig*, No bus in town [email protected] Master Plumber Office (970) 878-5153 ANNOUNCEMENTS July 24, Bus in town • Summer Grounds Maintenance July 25, No bus • Bus Driver July 26, AM bus Veterans Service Offices ADA/EOE Complete Automotive Repairs July 27, Bus in town Computer Diagnostics Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Of- Subject to change at any time! ficer - Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. July 28, Bus in town CNC Machining For details and an application, please visit our website to 3 p.m., County Administration Build- July 29, Bus in town Fabricating • Welding at Meeker.k12.co.us ing, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. July 30, Bus in town 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Fax 878- July 31, Bus in town or Meeker School District Administration at 555 Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Garfield St., Meeker, CO 9581. FAM262IL 6thY A& UMarketTOM StreetsOTIVE Rangely: Veterans Service Officer - Hoot Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. 970-878-9040 KEVIN AMACK, Agent Chuckwagon 878-5627. Meeker, CO 81641 Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 970.878.5606 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy Phil Mass Mike Mohr Rangely • Meeker 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home. PIONEERS RANGELY MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL A community oriented medical center with high patient standards, is hiring for the following positions: DISTRICT PRN: Farm Bureau Insurance THE RANGELY Moms Group gives preg- RE-4 I Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC nant women and mothers of newborns I Patient Care Technician RANGELY through elementary school-aged children I RN - Acute/ED time to take a break, join in discussions I RN - LTC James A. Amick Employment Opportunities I LPN - LTC Agent and crafts, and build relationships with [email protected] RENTON ERVICE OMPANY other moms. We meet the first Thursday PART-TIME: B S C I Environmental Services Tech Electrical • Refrigeration • Heating of each month from September through PreK/Kindergarten Teacher Cooling • HVAC • Appliance Repair May, from 9-11 a.m. at Grace Baptist FULL-TIME [eligible for sign-on bonus & benefits]: I RN - Acute/ED - Day Shift 733 Main St.• PO Box 659• Meeker Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! Kindergarten Teacher I RN - Acute/ED Office: 970-878-3664 Fax: 970-878-3415 Cell: 970-942-8524 For more information, call Heather Zadra I RN - LTC - Night Shift 24 HOUR SERVICE at (970) 629-9937. 1st Grade Teacher I LPN - LTC - Night Shift I RN - LTC Commercial • Residential • Industrial Custodian/Maintenance (PT) I LPN - LTC FULL-TIME 970-675-8120 • 970-439-5025 [eligible for benefits]: 303 W. Main St., Rangely THE VFW, American Legion, and VFW La- I Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC - Nights I Cook/Food Service THERAPEUTIC dies Auxiliary will meet the second Mon- Substitute Teachers Environmental Services Technician I & MEDICAL day of each month at 5:30 PM at 290 4th I Patient Accounts Representative (Discharge Office) MASSAGE St. For further information call (970) 878- Substitute Bus Drivers I Laundry Technician ELECTRICAL WORK

5326. Submit Resume and/or Application to: Deep Tissue • Aromatherapy • Reflexology • Healing Touch • Cranial Sacral OF ALL KINDS Pioneers Medical Center, HR, • Myofascial Release • Oncology • Swedish RESIDENTIAL •COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr., Please refer to Meeker, Colo., 81641 GINA M. SPENCER, RMT 970.629.5411 www.rangelyk12.org Visit our Website at: 592 Main Street, Suite 20 Now Taking Appointments www.pioneershospital.org The Hugus Building DUCEY’S under the employment tab for more Meeker, Colorado 81641 “ Massage With Heart” information and applications. ELECTRIC PioneersPhone: $970% 878.5047 Medical Fax: $970% Center 878.3285 ADA/EOE 100 PioneersMedical Center Dr., Meeker, CO 81641 739 East Main Street, Rangely •563 Market Street, Meeker Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District 675-8368 • Alan Ducey • 878-4144 EMPLOYMENT LDNK 24-HOUR SERVICE Colorado Statewide OPPORTUNITIES &ODVVL¿HG $GYHUWLVLQJ PORTABLESHigh Country Network •Director of Public Health PortAJohn • Septic • Rolloff Services Stewart Welding 98 County Road 46 •Dispatcher To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 80 Locally Owned & Operated Colorado newspapers for only $350, contact your local Your is Our Business • Trailer Axles & Accessories • •Temporary Extension newspaper or call SYNC2 Media at 303-571-5117. 24 - Hour Service on Welding & Machine Work Assistant, Meeker +(/3 :$17(' '5,9(56 +(/3 :$17(' '5,9(56 Business Reflex Spray On Bedliner Dealer Levi970-878-6361 & Darcy Roach ,QGLDQ &UHHN ([SUHVV 12: +,5,1* '5,9(5 75$,1((6 1(('(' Certified Oilfield Welders For details and a &'/$ 'ULYHUV 275 /RFDO /HDUQ WR GULYH IRU 0D\ 7UXFNLQJ Ed Stewart: 675-2063 DW 86 7UXFN (DUQ SHU ZHHN Rio Blanco County +RPH :HHNO\ +HDOWK %HQH¿WV SHOP PHONE: 675-8720 %LJ 0LOHV %LJ 0RQH\ 3DLG :HHNO\ &'/ -RE 5HDG\ LQ ZHHNV application, please go to &DOO IRU PRUH GHWDLOV www.rbc.us 6<1& 0(',$ '5,9(5 75$,1((6 1(('(' 43904 highway 13 Call 675-5033 or %HFRPH D GULYHU IRU 6WHYHQV 7UDQVSRUW %X\ D ZRUG VWDWHZLGH FODVVL¿HG OLQH (located behind or Rio Blanco County HR at Samuelson Hardware) 878-4017 to place your 12 (;3(5,(1&( 1(('(' 200 Main St., Meeker, CO DG LQ QHZVSDSHUV DFURVV WKH VWDWH RI 970-878-0000 1HZ GULYHUV HDUQ SHU ZHHN &RORUDGR IRU MXVW SHU ZHHN $VN ad in the Business 970-878-9570 3$,' &'/ 75$,1,1* DERXW RXU )UHTXHQF\ 'LVFRXQWV Auto Glass Auto Body Directory ADA/EOE 6WHYHQV FRYHUV DOO FRVWV &RQWDFW WKLV QHZVSDSHU RU FDOO 6<1& GULYHVWHYHQVFRP 0HGLD Chip Repair Spray-In Bedliners TODAY! CPAXLP CAXCA RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 12A " CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, July 16, 2015

HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: RE: COMMERCIAL/ RENTALS: MEEKER RENTALS: MEEKER FULL TIME GENERAL GENERAL INVESTMENT REMODELED 2 BDR/1BA APARTMENT. NEW CLEAN, BEAUTIFUL, 3 BDR +2 in basement, 3 MAINTENANCE POSITION w/a gas & Lifeguards: The ERBM Recreation & Park District Kitchen Positions carpet/flooring, windows, cabinets and appliances. BA, large rec room, fireplace, 2 car garage. $1200 SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING in downtown oil/roustabout company, Meeker area. One year is seeking applications for three part time non-benefited, Looking for qualified individuals for Coin laundry, NS/NP. $600 mo + SD, renter pays a month + deposit, pets negotiable.(303)521-1084. Meeker. Currently a two station salon. Great location, experience in gas/oilfield preferred. Call 970-858- year round lifeguards, who could work up to 24 hours kitchen positions. Must be able to com- electric. 970-756-4895 off street parking. Details, call (970)987-9051 5001. per week. Lifeguards are trained professional rescuers municate, be dependable, and able to put who ensure the safety of patrons by preventing and in a good day or night's work. Apply in 2 BDR 1 BA Duplex, very clean, carport. $675 per responding to emergencies in and out of the aquatic person and ask for Henry at Ma Famiglia. HOUSE RENTAL/SALE: Buckskin Valley, 5 acres, month, pets negotiable. (970)878-5858. HELP WANTED: facility. Applicants must be 15 years of age or older; know how to swim; be available for daytime shifts, RE: LAND/LOTS horse property, 4 bedroom house, great deck GENERAL early morning, evening, split and/or weekend shifts; w/fabulous view, 2 car garage with finished Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/ CHILDCARE ATTENDANT(S); The ERBM and be available a minimum of 12 hours per week. basement. $1100/month plus utilities. For Rent or Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities includ- Recreation & Park District is seeking two Childcare Residential Building Lots for Sale District Manager As part of the interview process, candidates will be Sale. Call 970-878-5165 or 970-683-1875 ed. Year lease $800, $1,500 damage de- Attendant Positions. This is a part-time non-benefited 4-5 acre residential lots in West Rangely The White River & Douglas Creek Conservation asked to swim 300 yards using crawl stroke and posit. Shorter term options available. position; hiring range $9.92 to $13.35/hour. Duties Subdivision. Gas, water, phone and electric Districts are seeking a self-motivated, results oriented breast stroke, perform a brick dive in the deep end Western Exposures Realty (970) 878-5877. include, but are not limited to: childcare duties of hookups at property line of all lots. Reasonably priced individual for the District Manager position located of the pool and tread water for 2 minutes. AVAILABLE NOW: retail space in the cen- children ages 6 months to 7 years of age, at $50,000-$60,000. Private road owned by in Meeker, CO. The District Manager is a full-time Candidates do not need to hold a lifeguard ter of Meeker at 6th and Main in the his- implementation of child care programs and homeowners association with minimal yearly HOA position. The position includes office administrative certification card as we will train selected candidates toric Hugus Building. Includes over 5000 services, which would include facility or program fee of $250 a year per lot. Mike or Tracy Hayes 2 BDR/1.5 BA triplex, $550. 878-3363 and management duties with creative opportunities, on site. Lifeguards are also responsible for square feet and loading dock in the alley. set-up, clean-up, supervision and/or general (970)675-5323. within the District’s mission, based on the performing maintenanceand inspection of the This former general store has Main Street operations as assigned by the Recreation Manager. employee’s skills and interests. No supervisory facility on a daily basis; reporting any unsafe conditions display, windows, an antique ceiling, Requirements include, but are not limited to: Applicant responsibility at this time. Compensation is or equipment to the supervisor(s); monitoring pool freight elevator, built-in cupboards and must be 16 years of age or older, read, write, speak commensurate with the individual’s skills and water chemistry and filling out required records and 1910 era show cases. Call 970-878-4138 RENTALS: RANGELY and understand English, be available to work flexible experience. Benefits provided. Position is open until reports. Salary range $9.73 $12.91/hr. A completed www.theheraldtimes.com for details. filled. See http://www.whiterivercd.com for more hours and possibly split shifts. A completed ERBM ERBM Recreation & Park District job application For Rent! 314 E. Rangely Ave. 3 BDR, 2 BA house, information. Contact number 970-250-6825. Submit Recreation & Park District job application is is required for consideration and should be with storage shed. $900/month plus utilities. 1 yr. Resume to [email protected]. required for consideration and should be returned RENTALS: MEEKER LARGE FAMILY HOME, large lots, lots of parking, returned to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: lease. 303-810-6805 ask for Mark. Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd., Meeker, CO 81641. to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human garage, clean and updated. $900 per month plus Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. 970- utilities. $1000 deposit. (970)220-0071. Applications areavailable at the Meeker Recreation 3 BDR 1 BA HOME, decent yard, and carport, water, 878-3403. Applications are available at the Meeker HOUSEKEEPING The ERBM Recreation & Park Center and on the website, sewer, and trash paid. $600 per month. Call (970)220- Nice 2 BDR/2BA duplex with attached covered parking, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job Recreation Center and on the website, District is seeking one Head Housekeeping 2150. CLEAN–REMODELED 2BD apartments, in- no pets. Available now. (970) 778-5040. description is available upon request and online. www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job Position. This is a full time benefited position; hiring house laundry, storage units available, ERBM Recreation & Park District is an Equal description is available upon request. Applications range $16.00 to $19.74/hour. Duties include, but close to shopping and the downtown area Opportunity Employer.970-878-3403. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 24. ERBM NEWLY RENOVATED 3 BDR, 2 BA house. All are not limited to: general cleaning and light & more. $575 per month. Western Ex- Commercial property with great location. Main Street. will be accepted through Friday, July 24, 2015 Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity appliances included, nice big yard, water and sewer maintenance duties of district facilities as assigned posures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877. Call for particulars. Available now. (970) 778-5040. by the Park and Facilities Manager. Requirements employer. paid, NS. $900 (970)878-3257. include, but are not limited to: applicant must be 18 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma FURNISHED BACHELOR APARTMENT,$395 mo. HALANDRAS BUILDING, 300 sq. ft. interi- SILVER SAGE RV PARK orGED, read, write, speak and understand English, TRUCK DRIVERS. CDL Drivers A & B FT & PT 878- RIO BLANCO BOCES is currently seeking plus utilities. No pets. Call 970-878-3736 or 970- or office, includes utilities. Off street (970)675-2259 be available to work various shifts,primarily 3671. applications for a Preschool teacher in the Rangely 260-8844 parking, easy access. (970)629-9714. RV Spaces for rent. evenings and weekends. A completed ERBM School District, for the 2015-2016 school year. Managers: Dana & Debbie Hanvey Recreation & Park District job application is Responsible for planning instruction and or (970)675-2259 NEWLY REMODELED 1 BDR 1 BA apart- COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE available in required for consideration and shouldbe returned adaptation of the educational programs. Please (970)216-0138 ment, all utilities included. $400 per Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138. to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human Maintenance person/couple needed for small send all applications to: Rio Blanco BOCES, 402 month. (970)220-2150. Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. 970- apartment building in Meeker. Duties include W. Main Street, STE #219 Rangely, CO 81648 For apartment and common area cleaning, yard work 878-3403. Applications are available at the Meeker more information please contact Teresa Schott at RANGELY DUPLEX for Rent $650.00 plus and minor maintenance as needed. Compensation- BUCKSKIN VALLEY,5 acres, horse property, 4 BDR Recreation Center. Complete job description is available (970)675-2064 or [email protected] 3 BDR/2 BA apartment, $700 month. Call 970-220- deposit. 1 or 2 bedroom duplex - Newly reduced apartment rental plus nominal hourly rate. house, great deck w/fabulous view, 2 car garage upon request. Applications will be accepted 2150. remodeled & landscaped. Please contact Send resume or letter of qualifications to w/finished basement. $1,100/mo plus utilities. For through Wednesday, July 22. ERBM Recreation & Rodney 970-462-6538 or Dan 970-462- [email protected] rent or sale. Call 970-878-5165 or 970-683-1875 Park District is an equal opportunity employer. STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. 6858

Meeker Laurie J. Brooks Karen Reed (970) 878-5165 Broker/Owner www.meekerrealty.com BROOKS REALTY Owner/Broker The 889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado Rangely Rangely Susana Field Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner Broker Associate Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. (970) 878-5858 • (970) 675-2525 Charlie Novak Area Broker Associate Experts! WWW.BROOKSREALTYMEEKER.COM 643 Main Street N P.O. Box 1384 Meeker, CO 81641 N Vacant Land — 5 acres off of CR 8 on CR 14, borders BLM with access to WREA. $82,000 117 W.Main St. • Rangely, CO 81648 • 970-675-2299 N 1083 Laurie Cir. — Cute 3 BR, 1-3/4 BA, two-car garage, clean & open kitchen with newer appliances O & fresh paint. Small yard & borders new soccer field. Priced to move! $129,000 NEW PRICE: 811 County Rd. 43 – Beautiful log home on 40 acres, barn , corrals ...... $457,500 N Commercial Property in Meeker — 5336 SF commercial building on 2.6 acres with many possibili- 3865 Hwy. 40, Dinosaur 1535 La Mesa Ave. 1421 La Mesa O $99,900 ties in great location. Set up for daycare facility, 54 paved parking spaces. $465,000 $375,000 $229,900 $235,000 N1376 Juniper — 4 BD, 2 BA, with unfinished 5th BD or hobby room. $246,000 Sale Pending! O $101,800 N1886 RB County Rd. 8 — New windows throughout, 3 BD, 2 1/2 BA Home, 6.8 acres with 2,000 SF. 927 W. Bell

MEEKER 173 Pinyon Cir. 340 Darius Ave. O $106,000 White River frontage, large deck and spectacular views! $350,000 One of a kind property! $230,000 N $224,900 $200,000 O $99,000 6255 County Rd. 7 — 4 BD, 3 BA home on 10 acres with detached 3-car oversized garage. Has water 1140 Cleveland – Duplex, Income Property – check this one out today ...... well. Needs TLC. Priced to sell. $220,000 O New listing: 919 Hill St - Corner lot, cute 2 bdrm home, 2 car garage $146,900 N LOT6 Ridges Estate, Meeker — Nice 3.26 acre lot, with an even better price tag! $53,500 SOLD! 226 S. Grand Ave. 207 Hillcrest Cir. 211 E. Raven Ave...... N O $188,900 1112 Mark Circle — 3 BD, 1-3/4 BA home. 1215 SF on each level. $161,000 SOLD! $177,000 $170,000 $158,000 1062 Main Street- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, full basement, 15,000 SF site, Make Offer...... O 1036 Park Ave- cute 1+bdrm,1bath, garage, great starter home. $225,000 N 201 Coal Rd. — 2200 sq. ft. home. 4 BR, 2 BA on 2 acres. 2 living rooms. Large open kitchen with lots of 909 E. Main St...... 622 E. Rio Blanco 212 Cottonwood 1192 Hill Street – 3bd, 2 bath, open floor plan, finished basement, trees. cabinet space. New FA gas furnace & garbage disposal. Pellet stove in one living room. 24x24ft. detached $124,000 $99,500 ...... garage and 24x36ft. Metal shop building. Excellent access to BLM. $265,000 $89,500 757 Cleveland – Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on quiet dead end street . N 216 Ridge Rd. — This is a nice 2856 SF two level house built in 1977. It's a well maintained house 1130 Market St. • PO...... Box2107 . . . . . We Also Have Vacant Land 7inking of Selling? Check Out Our 566 Rimrock Drive – 5 acres, 4 bdrm, 3 bath Home w/ 2 car garage, great views RANGELY with new flooring upstairs and tile down stairs, custom kitchen cabinets, screened-in back porch with Meeker, CO 81641 . . . spectacular view, central air, FA gas furnace and woodstove, attached garage. $219,900 and Commercial Properties Give us a call. Available Rentals! 970-878-4715 • Fax878-4780 970-675-2299 www.rangely properties.com N 315 & 317 N. Grand Ave. — Duplex: Attractively renovated. Each unit has 1,200 SF. 2 BD, 2 BA, W/D www.raven-realty.com E-Mail: hook-up, carport for each side. Priced to Sell! $139,500 Excellent income property. [email protected] www.backcountryrealty.com

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*1012 Wall St.- 3 BR, 2 BA bi-level home. Fenced yard, deck, 1 car garage. $189,000 SALE PENDING! *1450 Mountain View Rd.- 2 story+walk-out basement. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Decks, views. $295,900 SALE PENDING! *780 2nd St.- 2 lots, 4 BR, 2 BA home, walk-out basement, family room, fireplace, garage. $200,000 REDUCED! *1111 Wall St- 3 BR, 2 BA one level home. Laminate floors, lg master suite, storage shed. $133,500. STRAWBERRY CREEK RANCH *460 7th St- 3+ lots, beautiful 2 story log home, 2 shops, garage, privacy fenced, well-landscaped. $625,000. *1134 Park -Log home, 4 BR, 2 BA Newly remodeled. Fenced yard. $169,000. 70548 HWY 64. 2,387 acre ranch with about 420 acres of hay meadows, 3900 RBC RD. 10 *295 Park Ave.- Nice lot, small log home. 1 BR, 1 BA. Great condition. Garage. $139,900 SALE PENDING! including a center pivot & gated pipe, brick home, hired 42.35 Acres in the South Fork of the White River. Log home, Gorgeous Horse Ranch with Indoor and Outdoor Arena, *835 Sulphur Creek Rd.- 3 BR, 2 BA home by fairgrounds. Fenced backyard, landscaped. $165,000. hand home, bunk house, numerous garages and new pipe workshop, garage, corrals, spring water, Forest Service Custom 3 Bd. Home, Morton 4 bay garage with heated *112 Main St.-3 BR, 2 BA historic home with a 426 sq. ft. cottage. Updated, large corner lot. $219,000. corrals, plus a BLM Permit, beautiful setting, trees & rock access. Privacy and views that can’t be matched! $800,000 room, Morton Heated Shop with kitchen, Log Barn, numer- *562 Larry Lane-Corner lot, 1 level, 3 BR 2BA, fenced yard, garage, deck. $145,000 SALE PENDING! outcroppings, outstanding water rights, & good big game ous Pastures & Sheds on 42 acres. $730,000 *540 Garfield- Downtown, 4 BR, 2 BA remodeled home, garage, trees, fenced yard. $194,000 SOLD! hunting. $6,500,000 *825 5th St- 5 lots overlooking town. Captivating 3 BR, 3 BA home, garage. $275,000 SOLD! 117 6th St. - Completely remodeled duplex, fully fur- 71855 Hwy. 64 - MILES OF VIEWS, 3BD/2BA home *1105 Mark Cr- 3BR, 3BA home, garage, fenced yard, RV parking, hardwood floors. $169,000 SOLD! RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY nished, sleeps 12 people, within walking distance of on 10 acres about 4 miles from Meeker. Stucco, cov- VACANT LAND *1440 Mountain View Rd.-5BR, 4½ BA, one of a kind custom home, panoramic views, outdoor entertaining area, NEW 585 Cleveland St. - Picturesque 3,806 SQFT downtown. $159,000 ered porch, metal garage/barn, $215,000 41 Vacant Lots - Sanderson Hills Subdivision. home in downtown Meeker. Beautifully landscaped Located on the northwest side of the subdivision. lawn w/sprinkler system, home security system, A/C & more! $339,000 SOLD! private yard. $389,000 1013 Hill St. - 2BD/2BA home with huge yard, family 2378 Rd. 40 - Log cabin on 3 acres with spring. $250,000 for all OWNER FINANCING room, and extra room in the basement. Some remod- Located about 20 minutes drive east of Meeker. RANCHES — RURAL RESIDENTIAL — HUNTING PROPERTIES... 1389 Ridge Road - Immaculate 3BD/2.5BA home eling, including floors. REDUCED TO $122,900 $130,000 99 Acres off of County Road 60 - Secluded with phenomenal back yard. Ready for you to move acreage with power, nice building areas, borders in! $299,000. SOLD! NEW 570 Larry Ln. - Remodeled 2BD home with 2- 210 RBC Rd. 75 - Papoose Creek Cabin – Forest BLM. $139,000 *NEW1601WhiteRiver Rd.- New home on 3.2 irrigated acres. 3 BR, 2 BA, garage, good water, views. $329,500. car garage in quiet neighborhood. Good starter or service leased land, your rustic cabin to enjoy! *NEW3315 CR 8- 42 Acres, great views, 2,304 sq ft, 3 BR, 2 BA log home, decks, privacy, new well. $400,000. 1104 Jeanette Cir. - Newly constructed 3BD/2BA, retirement home. $120,000 $65,000 15,000 SQFT Lot at 6th & Water St. - Mixed zoning, large dining and living rooms, lots of windows with cleared, READY FOR YOUR NEW BUILDING! *NEW1020 S. Little Rancho Dr.- 80 Acres bordering BLM land. Very private, end of the road. Newer log home, 3 760 11th St. - Good 3BD/2BA starter home with large BR, 2 BA, decks. Barn, pond, water well, fenced for livestock, good hunting, views. $595,000. fantastic views of the mountains. Oversized garage. $120,000 You’ll love the smell and feel of NEW! $250,000 back yard, deck, storage shed, built in 1996. *NEW686 Rimrock Dr.- 5.5 acres, captivating location, 3BR, 2 BA 1 story log home. Amazing pond, irrigation water, $110,000. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 4.5 Lots on 8th St. - Quiet location! $100,000 NEW 1350 SAGE Ridge Rd. - Immaculate 4BD, 3BA 410 Market St. - Turnkey business, great location, beautifully landscaped, RV hookup, great views, garage, and shed. Zip line! $409,000 767 12th Street - Completely remodeled townhouse 688 Meath Dr. - 35 acre lot in Little Beaver Estates, home overlooking the Sulphur Creek Valley. A must quality inventory, experienced team, only thing miss- cleared building pad. Will consider all offers! $85,000 *NEW1260 CR 119- Ute Creek Cabin - Forest Service lease land, 2 room log cabin, 3/4 bath, well. $75,000. see! $249,000 includes 2BD/2BA. Like new. $65,000 ing is YOU! $950,000 *NEW293 Agency Dr. - 5 acres, 1 mile S. of town, near golf course. Updated 4 BR, 2 BA home with basement, NEW 5 Acres BUCKSKIN VALLEY SUBDIVISION - garage, decks. Awesome views. Irrigated hay & pasture. Lg shop with horse stalls. $419,000. 763 2nd St. - 4BD home in an extremely sought after 317 East Market - GREAT PROPERTY, GREAT This is one of the best 5 acre parcels in the Meeker location, with a fireplace, large lot, full basement and RURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES *CR 8 - 88 Acres just east of Meeker. Hunting, dry land pasture, development potential. $450,000. LOCATION - 1.4 acres includes commercial build- area with exceptional views, trees, rock outcroppings, attached garage. $285,000. Reduced to $234,900 945 Rd. 14 - Sensational, beautiful 5BD/3BA log central water system and the country lifestyle. Time *8505 CR 8- 9 miles east. Nice 3 BR home, basement, garage, fenced yard, great views. $325,000. cabin with pristine setting. Creek & Pond. The ulti- ing, newly built shop $975,000. Also the adjoining 3 1326 Sage Ridge Rd. - Large family home compris- acre parcel is available for $300,000 with highway to build! $84,995 *970 Shaman Trail- 5 acres, beautiful newer 2 story home. Big heated shop. $545,000 SALE PENDING! mate privacy in the White River National Forest. ing of 4BD/3BA, office, full basement and excellent $475,000 access. 459 Cross L Dr. - 3 acres in Cross L Estates, good *29100 CR 8- 12 Acres with River & fishing. Nice 1,252 sq ft 3 BR, 2 BA cabin, borders BLM. $795,000. back yard with fabulous mountain views. $225,000 building location on corner lot. $80,000 NEW 4637 Rd. 8 - 6.32 acres, 4BD/2BA 2-story 680 Water St. – Playa del Rio Apartments sits on 4 *2610 CR 33- 3 Acres 7 mi W of town. 4 BR, 3 BA home, full basement, shed, pasture. $260,000. SALE PENDING! lots, feature 19 apartment units, 17 storage units, off 855 5th St. - Wonderful view over town from this home, 2,880 SQFT shop, barn, corrals, well water. 4 Lots in Cross L Estates - OWNER FINANCING *13245 CR 8- 5 acres 14 miles up-river, well, trees, 3 BR, 2 BA home, decks, garage, shop. $295,000 REDUCED! 5BD/2BA home. New roof, siding, windows and street parking and park area. Buy before the market $70,000 - $75,000. $250,000 for all *180 N. Little Rancho Dr.- 36 Acres, newer 3 BR, 2 BA manufactured home, water well. $198,500 SOLD! $349,000 booms! $650,000 flooring. $200,000 50 Acres FOURTEEN MILE SUBDIVISION - Enjoy *1758 CR 32- 3.3 acres, 4 BR, 3 BA modular home. Outbuildings, fenced yard. $194,900 SOLD! 402 Sandstone Dr. - 10 country acres with a custom stick-built 3BD/2BA home with roping & riding arena, 975 Market St. – Restaurant building on two lots with open space and wonderful views! $67,500 *487 Agency Dr.- 5 Acres, beautiful 2 story home, garage, heated shop, landscaped. $429,000 SOLD! 973 Main St. - Peaceful retreat in the middle of town! off street parking along Highway 13. $220,000 tack shed, carport, pasture, pond & views. Located 6.79 Acres in Cross L Estates - Irrigated meadow, All daily amenities on the main level, with additional about 4 miles from Meeker. $319,000 basement living space. Private yard, garden and cot- domestic water, electricity and views. REDUCED BUSINESS & INVESTMENT … tage. $184,000 320 Bugle Dr. - CONSIDERING THE COUNTRY? NEW TWO 5 ACRE PARCELS and one 8 acre $65,000 99 acres with comfortable home and outbuildings, parcel on the intersection of Hwy 64 & Hwy 13. *109 Market St.-3+ lots on the corner of 1st & Market. Great location next to the Dollar Store $275,000 REDUCED! 681 Water St. - Freshly updated 4BD/2BA two-story Commercially Zoned, Highway Frontage. Price: Lot 2.25 Acres off Hwy. 13, north of Meeker - Nice tucked away in a private location with great views building location, close to town! $45,000 *304 4th St. Commercial building on corner lot downtown, great office space, 4,437 sq. ft. $220,000. home, fenced yard, great deck with hot tub! $185,000 and good pastures. $295,000 1: $125,000, Lot 2: $140,000 and Lot 3: $200,000. 1033 Main St. - Tidy 3BD/2BA 2-story home with cot- Located 2 miles west of Meeker, CO. UNDER RAW LAND AND HOMESITES ... 264 Love Ln. – HORSE HAVEN – 5 stall horse barn, CONTRACT 41 Developed Lots in Sanderson Hills Re- tage. Possible to split into 3 rentals or as a spacious multiple fenced pastures and metal shop on 4.39 subdivision - Streets, Curbs, Electricity and Gas *1107 Pinyon St- 2 lots in NW corner of town. Great views, garage, utilities in, yard, trees. $45,000 SALE PENDING! single family home. $172,000 acres. Humans will equally enjoy the stucco installed. $29,000 each or $25,000 each in *5807 CR 7 - Vacant 20 acre parcel, 9 mi. North, on Strawberry Creek. Good home site & viewsl. $75,000. 3BD/2BA home and convenient location! $275,000 1107 Market St. – Commercial corner lot on Highway packages of 5 lots. 754 Hill St. - Cute, 3 BD/2BA home with lots of char- UNDER CONTRACT *2-35 Acre Lots in Bull Mountain Ranch between Carbondale and Paonia. Beautiful country, high mountain views. acter, huge master bedroom, plus full basement and 13. Perfectly cleared and ready for a new business! Priced at $85,000 and $100,000. room to expand, plus large car port $185,500 519 Rim Rock Dr. - Hilltop home on 5 acres with Price reduced! $199,000 2 Lots on Silver Sage Rd. - Sage Hills. $45,000 for *CR 8 - 88 Acres just east of Meeker. Hunting, dry land pasture, development potential. $450,000. reduced to $169,900 UNDER CONTRACT 4BD/2BA, fabulous views and an attached garage. both. Good floor plan, large family room. $239,000 2 Beautiful Lots in Sage Hills - Gentle sloping and *71 Acres on CR 15, 11 miles NE. Private homesites, water, good hunting, borders public land. $205,000. 545 3rd St. - Ideal location, smart use of space, *Ridge Estates- 2 to 9 acre lots. Community well, irrigation water to each site. Prices reduced, additional dis- panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. tastefully remodeled 3BD/2BA. PRICE REDUCED! Reduced to $28,000 each. Make offer. count available. Prices starting from $75,600. 1 mile south of town, off of CR 13, near golf course. $159,000 Call today for a showing! *359 Love Lane-5 acres, Cross L Estates, Lot 13, great horse property, well. $100,000. *River Property-19.6 Acres 12 miles west. Irrigated hay, good home sites, river. $145,000. 1033 W Market St. Meeker, Colo. 81641 Suzan Pelloni Managing Broker *Little Beaver Estates- Lot 4, 35 acres, fenced, good pond, loafing shed, great home site. $64,900 REDUCED! [email protected] *Little Beaver Estates- 35 acre lot bordering DOW hunting land. Lot 11- $95,000. 970-878-5877 *Little Beaver Estates 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land, Lot 14. $93,000 REDUCED! *Little Beaver Estates Lot 13 - 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land. $89,000 REDUCED! Onea J. Miller Broker *100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00. [email protected] *Several nice building lots on Mimi Circle and Michael Circle. Reduced to $19,900 each. *20 Acres, Strawberry Creek Minor Subdivision, Lot 3, $30,000 SOLD! *Large Vacant Lot in Sage Hills Subdivision. 11,514 sq. ft. Good home site. $30,000 SOLD!

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