Serving Rio Blanco County Since 1885 w Vol. 136, No. 3 w August 20, 2020 w ht1885.com w $100 RALLY TOWN, USA ... Gates wins big at RBC Fair By LUCAS TURNER took home the title of Grand [email protected] Champion last year. “The judge last year at county RBC I Six years into his fair said he (Nick) was the best 4-H career, Spencer Gates, 14, showman that showed goats that of Meeker, has taken home the day. That kind of made me a little title of Grand Champion for mar- mad myself just because, you ket, breeding and showmanship know, the brotherly competition of goats. thing.” Gates described his winning “Nick and I, we both wanna goat “Al” as an “up-and-comer.” beat each other, but we also don't “He did not look like a show want to see each other fail. I hate winner when he was born whatso- losing to him, but we still want ever. He looked like one that we each other to win, if that makes More photos would just take to the sale barn in sense.” October,” said Gates. “At home we are always But Gates and his family talking about the goats, who's on Page 7A! decided to give Al a chance any- the better goat, who's the bet- ter showman. We always will go TOWN OF RANGELY COURTESY PHOTO ways, and soon after the not so Rangely first responders led 2020 Rally Colorado participants down Main Street Friday, just prior to a week- likely Boer goat started winning. back and forth about that, all the end of racing in the high desert. More photos on PAGE 7A. “I’ve just seen him grow up time,” he said. from something that wasn’t very This year, the win went to good to something that is tremen- Spencer. He said it feels great dous,” said Gates. to see the result of all that hard Gates showed pigs in his first work. year at 4-H, but he soon switched “I feel the joy come out of it, over to goats, and has stuck with and it almost is like a flashback in the species ever since. With each my head because of all the hard successive year, he said his confi- work that we have put in at the dence has grown. house finally pays off when you “I’ve learned how to work go to these shows and win.” with others, gained patience, I’ve “It's not cheap by any means, just learned a lot of work ethic so we have to almost rely on win- because of the time and effort you ning, especially when you get to have to put into these animals.” be a bigger level and you're trying “Every single year you learn to be a state and national champi- more and more about an animal, on, it definitely gets pricey,” said and about what is good and bad Gates. about animals, and how they're Money, price, patience and/or built,” Gates said. brotherly competition aside, the The lessons learned in 4-H process is about more than just apply to more than animals and winning for Gates, who said he livestock shows. Gates said he plans to pursue a career working sees a lot of similarities when it with animals. comes to schoolwork. “I want to raise these animals “It's kind of the same thing when I'm out of college. I want when it comes to the level of to raise them and become a vet work, just physical versus mental actually and do the AIs [artificial type deal. Both are very alike, you inseminations], the laparoscopic have to work hard and then you AIs and the embryo transplant get great results.” flushes. Just so I don't have to Gates has received advice and pay other people to do them and mentoring from a bunch of peo- so I can get paid to do them for ple, but he gives most of the credit others. And kinda make a career to his parents, Ty and Rachel, for out of that.” teaching him about showing and Next week Gates travels to raising goats. Pueblo for the Colorado State LUCAS TURNER PHOTO Gates also has his own sort Fair. The HT took a test drive in a Tesla last week, courtesy of WREA and Tri-State Generation and Transmission. Download the free of competitive advantage, thanks “I'm so excited because this is Zappar app from Google Play or the App Store and scan the code for a video, or visit the Rio Blanco Herald Times YouTube to working alongside his brother gonna be our first year that we've channel to watch. Nick, who also shows goats and gone to state fair,” Gates said. Tri-State looks to future with EVs WREA offers test drives of top-of-the-line electric vehicles By NIKI TURNER “WREA’s goal remains to provide easy access to our members to [email protected] a quality electric vehicle so they can begin to better understand the emerging EV market. Electric vehicles have come a long way and will MEEKER I “The Jetsons,” a 1960s and ‘70s era Saturday morn- continue to improve over the next few years. Most importantly we are ing cartoon, was set in the year 2062. In 2020 we’ve seen some of those eager to see extended range so that folks have more confidence to travel creative innovations come to pass, like video calling, but we have yet farther distances,” Zagar-Brown said. to see flying cars. WREA has invited various individuals and groups to test drive the We’re getting a little closer, though. Some shiny new — and cars, including staff at the county shop and the Herald Times, among remarkably silent — Tesla all-electric vehicles (EVs) have been tooling others. This week, hospital staff got to go for a spin, and next week around Meeker sporting Tri-State Generation and Transmission logos. they’ll show off the car to science classes at the high school. Starting The EVs are part of Tri-State’s “Beneficial Electrification” program, last Thursday, commuters from Natural Soda, Enterprise and Colowyo and are on loan to White River Electric Association (WREA) for about will have the chance to try out the cars for 10 days. a month. Overall, response to the cars has been favorable. Todd Gerloff from Tri-State is seeking to promote all kinds of “electrification” with WREA is the designated Tesla tour guide, showing members the nuts the program, including everything from electric lawn mowers to and bolts of the vehicles before they hit the road. Even figuring out how electric vehicles, according to Trina Zagar-Brown, WREA’s general to open the doors requires instruction. He said it’s been fun to watch counsel and manager of member services. even hard-core mechanics get out of the EVs after the test drives with “In the bigger picture, it supports Tri-State’s carbon goals and big smiles on their faces. encourages efficiency,” Zagar-Brown said. According to a fact sheet shared with WREA by Tri-State, the WREA was part of a statewise promotion two years ago that average fuel savings cost of an EV is $1,500 per year and owners can brought two EV charging stations to Meeker, as well as other commu- receive the Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit for up to $7,500. Not nities in Tri-State’s group. Those charging stations have seen a “noted only are there cost savings involved with owning an EV, but there are increase in activity with the closure of I-70,” Zagar-Brown said. also reduced operating costs. EV’s don’t require oil changes, emission Shortly after the charging station promo, Tri-State began acquiring system maintenance and less frequent brake replacement. The battery electric vehicles, and about a year ago, invested in a suite of Teslas. lifespan on an EV averages 200,000 miles. “A huge section of our community is commuter traffic,” she said, “WREA will host a more member wide Tesla test drive event the with employees driving out to Natural Soda, Enterprise, and Colowyo. first week of September. Please call WREA if anyone would like to She pitched that idea to Tri-State and they responded by sending two set up a test drive prior to our scheduled events in September,” Zagar- FACEBOOK COURTESY PHOTO Teslas to Meeker. Brown said. Spencer Gates won 2020 RBC fair grand champion for market, breeding and showmanship with his Boer goat.

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I have lived in this Fennessy has a new role in our the Holy Family Catholic Church. community for over 35 years and local courtroom, that of county I was a volunteer firefighter and I truly appreciate the opportunity judge. He replaces longtime Judge EMT at the Meeker Volunteer Fire to help people. Laurie Noble, who retired in July and Rescue, from which I have Q. How is being a judge dif- 2020 after 28 years in Rio Blanco retired after 20 years of service. I ferent than being an attorney, in County courts. The HT sent a list have also been a volunteer for the your opinion? of questions to Fennessy about his 9News Health Fair blood drive, A. A judge has a different new appointment and he respond- Meeker Sheepdog Trials, and approach than an attorney. An ed via email. The questions and the Fourth of July Range Call attorney works for his client and Fennessy’s answers follow (edited Celebrations for many years. tries for the best possible outcome for clarity and space): Q. Health issues sidelined you for that client. A judge works for Q. When did you come to for a period of time. What can the community by preserving the Meeker? From where (pre-Meek- you share about that experience? rule of law and giving all parties a er background)? What brought What has changed for you since, chance to be heard. you here? and what got you through the Q. As a lawyer, you’ve dealt A. I came to Meeker in January process? with a lot of judges during your of 1982, when I accepted the posi- A. I am a cancer survivor. I career, what have you learned tion of Deputy District Attorney was diagnosed with leukemia in from that and how will you apply for the 9th Judicial District. 2014. My life was put on hold it to your role? I was raised in East Hartford, for a while. This was my wake A. I have had the opportuni- TOWN OF RANGELY COURTESY PHOTO Connecticut. I attended various up call. I still have some lin- ty to work with many judges in Saturday's view of the Pine Gulch Fire from Douglas Pass near Rangely. The fire law schools before graduating gering medical issues that will different capacities over the years grew 30,000 acres overnight Aug. 18 to 125,100 acres total and is 7% contained. from the University of Tulsa in remain with me as a result of the and I have learned how a court- It is now the second largest fire in Colorado history. 1978 with my law degree. From cancer but you learn to deal with room should be run. I treat all there, I attended the University it every day. I am grateful for litigants, law enforcement and my of Denver where I graduated with the hundreds of caregivers who staff with respect. It is important my Master of Laws and Taxation have helped me along the way. when you enter a courtroom that in 1981. I moved back to East My cancer has made me a better all parties feel that they have an Hartford for a short period of time, person and taught me to be more opportunity to present their case before accepting the position of sympathetic to the needs of others. and be heard. I have also learned Deputy District Attorney here in Q. How long have you been it is important to maintain a sense Meeker. After working for five an attorney and what cases stand of humor. years as a prosecutor, while at the out for you from your career? Q. Having lived here a long same time volunteering as a fire- A. One of the highlights of time and knowing a lot of the fighter and EMT, I decided I want- my career has been helping peo- people, how does that work when ed to enhance my background in ple with motor vehicle issues. I you have to hear a case that science. I applied and was accept- realize how important a driver’s involves someone you know? ed to Yale University as a spe- license is to a person and a family. A. I have lived and served in cial student, where I took classes If you lose your license you can this community for many years for four semesters in chemistry, lose your job, your health insur- and I am very familiar with many physics and calculus. I returned ance and your retirement. I have of the citizens here. However, to Meeker in 1991, to work as learned to keep the impact of the this doesn’t always mean that it a prosecutor once again for the loss of a license in mind. This is will affect an outcome of a case. 9th Judicial District. I stayed with why what happens in county court A judge has a duty to be fair and the District Attorney’s office until is important to the community. impartial, and uninfluenced by 1997, when I opened my private Q. What was the process bias or prejudice by either party. INCIWEB COURTESY PHOTO practice here in Meeker, which for being appointed as a county If a judge is related to the party, The Grizzly Creek Fire continues to burn in Glenwood Canyon and is currently at is where I have spent the past 23 judge? or the attorney of record, or if the 28,030 acres with 4% containment. I-70 remains closed, and it's the longest clo- years. I am licensed to practice A. My process for being judge has previously represented sure of that stretch of the highway in recent history. law in Colorado and Connecticut, appointed to county judge was one of the parties, then he must several Federal Courts, and before to put in an application for the remove himself from the matter. the United State Supreme Court. judicial position. This application I feel very confident that I will Q. You’ve been very involved was reviewed by a committee of be able to be a fair and impartial in the community. What are/were citizens and attorneys who inter- judge for this community. some of those activities and which viewed the applicants. Once I Fennessy closed his remarks Villalpando receives $1,000 scholarship ones are you most proud of? was chosen as a candidate for by saying, “It is an honor to have Special to the Herald Times its necessary for his degree. A. I involved myself in the the position, I was interviewed been selected as the county judge He graduated Spring 2020 Meeker Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the governor’s for this community. MEEKER I The Meeker Classic Scholarship with an Associate’s Degree in is awarded to Meeker High School graduates who animal science. Luis will be continue their education in a two-year trade school, attending Sul Ross University two-year associate degree or four-year college or in Alpine, Texas, this fall university. The award is made to students in the where he will study agricul- second year of their studies. Recipients are awarded tural engineering and com- Pioneers Pulse based on their community involvement and volun- pete on the Rodeo Team. teer activities. The Meeker Classic wants to help The Meeker Classic build the next generation of volunteers, and believe Scholarship Committee this scholarship is a small step towards achiev- reviewed applications from a Luis Villalpando ing that goal. “Volunteerism helps young people full roster of highly qualified develop skills essential for building strong com- individuals. Meeker should munities in the future, we are so proud of the youth be proud of these young people that represent our in our community. We are proud of their efforts future. Growing up Luis volunteered at the Meeker toward volunteering and community support,“ say Classic, his church, served as umpire at youth base- Scholarship Committee members. ball games and other areas of the community. “The 2019 Meeker High School graduate, Luis value of volunteerism is huge in my opinion. While Villalpando, was selected as the recipient of the volunteering to help the community, you become 2020 Meeker Classic Scholarship. Each year the a better person in so many ways,” says Luis when “Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship” is dedicat- asked about the value of volunteering. ed in honor and memory of exemplary individuals Luis hopes to use his degree to develop new that have been involved with the Meeker Classic, equipment that helps farmers and ranchers through- but have now passed away. Luis receives his schol- out the world. He admires these hardworking peo- arship this year in honor of the late Tom Zulim, ple that feed and clothe the world. He will always Hockley, Texas. remain active in his community, giving back and Luis entered Colorado Northeastern Junior volunteering. The Meeker Classic congratulates Pioneers  excited to introduce the College in Sterling as a freshman with half the cred- Luis and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Pioneers Pulse, a dedicated space New Rangely RBWCD UPDATE publhed twice a month, featuring recent COVID case; hospital news, department highlights, and & RURAL WATER 20 of 21 now exciting developments. RBWCD IS HOSTING A DINNER AND DISCUSSION CONCERNING ACTIVITIES considered THE DISTRICT IS PURSUING Based upon community feedback regarding the recovered We are honored to be an organization development of a Rural Water System for potable By HT Staff drinking water, areas of interest include: County Rd 102, here hearts and hands guide the County Rd 2, County Rd 46 & East Hwy. 64. RBC I With the addition of one new COVID-19 case in Rangely on Aug. 17, Rio msion,  it h been said, bricks and Blanco County’s total case Tuesday, August 25, 2020 count rose to 21. As of press mortar do not care for patients, hands 6:00-8:00 PM time Wednesday, the county’s public health department is RSVP by August 18, 2020 reporting 20 of those cases as and hearts do. recovered and one still active. BRING A NEIGHBOR! No hospitalizations have been reported. The new case changes the school districts' 14-day counts Pioneers’ future  ery bright and e to 11 for Meeker and one for Rangely. look forward to sharing it ith you! Nine-hundred two tests COVID-19 tests have been per- formed in the county as of Aug. 19. Check for updates on http:// (970)675-5055 www.rbc.us/592/Coronavirus- 2252 E. Main St., Rangely Update. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, August 20, 2020 NEWS 3A

CLOSE CALL NEWS BRIEFS Meeker resident Bob Tobin noticed smoke as he was pulling MSD not offering transportation services into his driveway near the top of Seventh Street Friday after- MEEKER | In an ongoing effort to put in place appropriate noon. “I thought, ‘well, that can’t COVID-19 precautions, the Meeker School District will not be be good,’ and ran up to check it offering transportation service inside Meeker city limits. There out. I was the first one on scene at the fire,” he said. He called it will be no in-town bus stops to start the 2020-2021 school year. in, and then tried without suc- We apologize for any inconvenience, but must take this step to cess to stop some of the fence ensure we can achieve appropriate physical distancing on our post rails from burning, without school buses. success. “It just kept com- En un esfuerzo continuo para implementar las precauciones ing back.” Soon, several trees apropiadas de COVID-19, el Distrito Escolar de Meeker no caught fire, sending up a cloud ofrecerá servicio de transporte dentro de los límites de la of black smoke visible across ciudad de Meeker. No habrá paradas de autobús en la ciudad town. WREA cut power to some para comenzar el año escolar 2020-2021. Nos disculpamos areas at this time. por cualquier inconveniente, pero debemos tomar este paso Tobin ran back to his house to get his camera. By the time para asegurarnos de que podamos lograr una distancia física he got back up to the scene, adecuada en nuestros autobuses escolares. Meeker and BLM firefighters were working the area. “I was really impressed with them. Circle Park closed for construction They really took control of the situation.” MEEKER | The Circle Park Pond and associated park Within an hour, the blaze was infrastructure amenity improvements project is under construction. under control and the power The Fifth Street bridge and all of Circle Park will be closed to was back on. Final acreage is public access for the duration of the project. ERBM looks forward TBD, as is the cause. to finalizing these exciting new amenity improvements and reopening the new and improved park in 2021. Please observe all COURTESY PHOTO construction notices on site and stay tuned for additional project updates as we move forward. Project updates can be found at www.erbmrec.com/park-projects.

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White River PAC meeting Aug. 24 RANGELY | The White River Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet Monday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. in Rangely at the CNCC Weiss Room, 500 Kennedy Dr., Rangely. The committee will continue finalizing the Scope of Work Deli Help Starbuck celebrate 103rd birthday SPECIALS MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing is organizing a drive- by parade on Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. to celebrate Ethel - MONDAY - Starbuck’s 103rd birthday on Aug. 31. Walbridge Wing Activities Director Jean Gianinetti is asking people to drive by the main Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy entrance of the hospital to honk and wave, and to drop off or mail cards telling Mrs. Starbuck happy birthday and how she impacted their lives. - TUESDAY - Mac N Cheese & Corn Dogs Need a GED? CNCC can help! RBC | Let CNCC open new doors. Get help in math, reading, - WEDNESDAY - writing, science and social studies as you prepare to earn your Cook’s Choice Casserole GED! Classes are now offered at no cost to the student. Class options are now offered in Meeker and Rangely as well as Craig. Fall classes begin Aug. 24. For more information call Annette - THURSDAY - Burrow 970-824-0831 or 970-756-1765. Chinese Entrees & Sides

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Available on: u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 4A OPINION Thursday, August 20, 2020 EDITOR’S COLUMN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fire is beneficial echoing our sentiments. Managers, including our Shortly after the paper own Kent Walter, to take to the range came out the media began this understanding of the Conference calls? Dear Editor: reporting that President need for fire and run with it. I was very excited to Trump now plans to Many local ranchers have read BLM Deputy Director withdraw his nomination of plans set in place with the By NIKI TURNER Now, The world around us is chang- William Pendley’s article Pendley following complaints office for designated areas [email protected] however, I’m ing, whether we like it or not. It’s in last week’s HT about the about Pendley from that should be allowed to thinking about possible we’ll be having virtu- value of fire to our western environmental extremists burn, in addition to numerous e dwell in a county all those peo- al meetings for the foreseeable ranges and his claim that the who have very little on the requests for controlled burns with what may be the ple who might future. Making public meetings BLM was using fire as a land ground knowledge of our submitted unsuccessfully very best broadband be interested easily accessible to the public is management tool. He even western rangelands. This is a over the years. Perhaps now W cited the historical use of fire disappointing step, as it will we can take a second look access in the state, and yet our in the activ- going to be essential to maintain- remote access to public meetings ities of their ing a healthy local government. within the region by Native once again leave the BLM at these plans and really do is limited — with few exceptions local govern- In the same way our govern- Tribes. The extensive benefits directionless and slow to some good for the range, the — to conference call numbers ment but are ment decreed public meetings of fire, both to rangeland action. It’s the same situation livestock and the wildlife. with crazy feedback, white noise, unable, for have to be noticed (announced) health and fire mitigation, we’ve been in for a decade. and the inability to hear anyone whatever reason, to attend public according to the law, we may have been a rally cry of local Without the leadership Respectfully, who isn’t within a few feet of the meetings in person. need to consider ways to make ranchers for decades and we of Director Pendley I would Jennifer Hill call device. And occasionally, the For as long as I can remem- sure those public meetings are are thrilled to see the BLM like to encourage local Field Rangely people closest to the device are ber, the commissioners’ agenda actually accessible to the public, so judiciously shuffling papers, has included instructions to call wherever they are. We no longer you can’t hear anything even if in if you need special access live in a face-to-face society, and GUEST COLUMN the connection is good. (can’t attend in person). This is haven’t for a long time, really. It’s easy to think, “So what? commendable. Unfortunately, Our elected representatives are If you care so much, go to the “calling in” is seriously low-tech always saying they want to hear meeting!” Pre-COVID, that in our modern world. from the public, so let’s make it A community with no local might have been a marginally Tuesday’s joint annual meet- easy. relevant argument, if you will- ing between the Eastern Rio There has to be a better way ingly discount the elderly, the Blanco Metropolitan Recreation than outdated conference calls. handicapped, those who don’t and Park District and the Town We have the technology. Why newspaper? That's bad news. drive, people with compromised of Meeker, held at the Fairfield aren’t we using it? immune systems, people who Center, was a perfect exam- millions out of their jobs and n n n released in January found that want to attend while managing ple. First, the Fairfield Center By DEAN RIDINGS by last year, 2,100 newspapers households into terrifying eco- their small business… I could has notoriously bad acoustics. CEO, America's Newspaper had disappeared, or almost nomic uncertainty. go on. I’ll be perfectly honest, I Second, social distancing (thank My friend in the hospital with 25% of the 9,000 newspapers What does a community lose never thought much about it until you) and mask wearing (dou- COVID is still in the hospital a RBC I What would my published in 2004. That trans- when it loses its newspapers? COVID hit and I found myself ble thank you) adds addition- week later, but she assures me town be without a newspaper? lates to 1,800 communities that The most obvious is the unwilling to accept the health al pressure to conference call she’s getting better every day. I If you haven’t asked yourself 15 years ago had their own community’s access to news risk of attending multiple public equipment. Even the folks pres- hope to hear good news of her that question, perhaps it is time newspapers that now have no about itself: The workings of meetings with multiple boards ent in the room couldn’t hear one release and return home to her to consider just what the news- original local reporting, either its town hall; information about in person. another. family soon. paper means to this commu- in print or digital. taxes and property values; the nity. Note that this report was operation of schools for its DISCLAIMER: Because the doleful fact released just weeks before the children; the achievements, is, too many small towns and coronavirus pandemic swept or the criminal activities, of THOUGHTS EXPRESSED ON OPINION PAGES ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE WRITER AND DO NOT NECESSARILY mid-sized cities are losing up newspapers in the same local residents; the scores of REFLECT THOSE OF THE HERALD TIMES. 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CONSERVATION CORNER Forest Health and Wildfire What is hydrophobicity and why are hydrophobic soils significant? Many resources are dependent upon each other, leaving no room for error in one without affecting several others. Severe fires burning with high intensity impact the soil, forest, and watershed health for many years to come. After a fire burns a landscape and the fire fighters go home, the real impacts become notice- able. The baked soil, devoid of most nutrients, develops a waxy coating that repels the water. This is known as a hydrophobic soil. Flash floods, landslides, and sediment build up in streams and reservoirs because the rain cannot penetrate the hydrophobic soils. Irrigators and munici- palities must spend significant time and money cleaning out irrigation channels and rebuilding water structures. Overall water quality is affected and can impact fish habitat. Overall forest health can influence the size and intensity of a wildfire. Healthy forests are less likely to burn at such a high intensity or succumb to mega fires. More frequent and less intense fires can clear the understory or ladder fuels from forest floors, encouraging smaller fires and healthy regrowth. Certain plants are pyrophytic- meaning they tolerate and thrive in fire. This happens by fire melting the seed casings or chemical signals from the smoke breaking their dormancy. Other species such as ponderosa pines thrive with 5 – 25-year fire cycles which burn the grasses, shrubs, and small trees, and maintained an open stand of larger ponderosa pine trees. Proactive management of forests will promote better soil, vegetation, and watershed health, while decreasing the likelihood of a devastating wildfire. Additional forest health information can be found at http://www.whiterivercd.com/forestry.html or by scanning the Zapcode below with the free Zappar app. (Reading the digital edition? Click on the link to visit the site.

Meeker Reasons For Church Attendance (2) Christian By Dr. J. D. Watson Church Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church 443 School St. • 878-5105 . . . not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together . . . (Heb. 10:25) ADULTS & CHILDREN N addition to the many verses that Testament, both in Psalm 119. David declares in verse 174, “I have Sunday School 10am Sun. unambiguously assume regular attendance longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.” A Church Service 11am Sun. Iin the Local Church (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 derivative (ta’abâ) occurs once more back in verse 20: “My soul Cor. 5:4; 11:17, 18, 20; 14:23; 16:2), this is breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.” Not the only Christians, the clearest statement of the mandate itself. This word speaks of an intense hunger, and David was broken but Christians only But why is this so critically important? I hearted when deprived of God’s Word. How many of us are broken would submit seven reasons that I hope you hearted when we can’t be under the preaching and teaching of the ■ Dr. J.D. will prayerfully consider. Word? Mark it down: the consistent, truly committed Christian is Watson First, to obey Christ. This should be one who has an insatiable appetite for God’s Word. Support Community Journalism. enough. While there will certainly be times of Let us ponder this a moment very practically. As soldiers illness, the yearly vacation, or the unforeseen are trained as a combat unit at a specific training facility, so are theheraldtimes.com/subscribe/ emergency that keeps us away from church, these are the few Christians. What would be the result if soldiers were as unfaithful exceptions that establish the consistent rule. to their training sessions as some Christians are to the church? What Second, to praise and worship our God. While the common would that do to the quality of the unit in both combat readiness and “An investment in knowledge always attitude today is that the Local Church is a place for the “unchurched,” morale? Likewise, we are in a war, and we are not only required to entertainment, and the meeting of “felt needs,” all that is foreign to be in training, but we should also want such training because of the pays the best interest.” and the antithesis of Scripture. This is the place God’s people meet ferocity of the war. ~ BENJAMIN for corporate worship. It’s not about us; it’s about God. To illustrate another way, what if we were as unfaithful to our FRANKLIN Third, to hear the Word of God. The primary reason the office daily job as we are to the local church? How long would we be gifts were given (Eph. 4:11) was “for the perfecting of the saints, for employed? the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (v. Scriptures for Study: What are your thoughts on the verses cited 12). Faithful attendance is, therefore, essential for consistent growth today? in biblical knowledge and application. “Perfecting” translates is We hope you will visit our website (www.TheScriptureAlone. katartismos, which appears only here in the NT and means “to put in com), where you will find not only our podcast of these devotional order, restore, furnish, prepare, equip,” and that is the job of called, studies but also other resources for Christian growth, including qualified, trained, and ordained leaders. messages in MP3 media files. You are also invited to worship with Consider David once again: “Behold, I have longed after thy us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at precepts” (Ps. 119:40a). In stark contrast to the common dismissing 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is: “continu[ing] THEHERALDTIMES. of church today, David’s use of the words “longed after” are most stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking COM/SUBSCRIBE instructive. The Hebrew here (tā’ab) appears only twice in the Old of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6A u OPINION/NEWS Thursday, August 20, 2020

GUEST COLUMN Fire! Evacuate! OBITUARIES By KAYE SULLIVAN Special to the Herald Times Joe Sullivan MEEKER I This is an unexpected “smells of Meeker” Feb. 10, 1948 ~ Aug. 11, 2020 story addition to the “Sounds of Meeker” series. On Friday Joe Sullivan, 72, of beautiful met fellow JoLyn Sullivan Dolan and her afternoon, I started smelling downtown Winnie, Texas, passed roper Calvin husband Luke; granddaughter, “campfire” smoke, meaning, away on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Keating and Blair and new arrival Elise smoke nearby, not the less intense Joe was born in Hayden, Colorado, went to work expected in October; siblings and odors from the ongoing western on Feb. 10, 1948, to John Francis at Calvin in-laws: Jacque (Duke) Duzik, Colorado wildfires. It seemed like Sullivan and Carolyn Evelyn Ford, where Mike (Barbara) Sullivan, Kelly it was coming from just outside our Sullivan, and was one of four he honed (Pam) Sullivan, Ray (Pam) door, and indeed it was. children. his skills as Martin and Fay Martin; nieces and Just about three blocks away, Joe grew up in Meeker, a successful nephews, Tim, Andi, Bradley, Joe, up by the water tower and hike on Colorado, where he spent his salesman. Casey, McKenzie, Toby, Tiffany China Wall, flames were leaping summers on the Sullivan Ranch. Joe and and Hunter and many, many Joe Sullivan up and smoke was rampant. Here He and his sister Jacque would ride family friends. We will all miss him dearly was the making of another horrible his Labretta to the ranch, and she moved to Winnie, Texas, in 1996 but he will be there to welcome us wildfire that could also destroy our BOB TOBIN COURTESY PHOTO Meeker volunteer and BLM firefighters knocked out last week's helped him with his 4-H calves. and built their forever home. It in Heaven. house. brush fire quickly, but it reminded columnist Kaye Sullivan of In high school, you could find Joe was here that Joe’s eclectic work Joe was preceded in death by I immediately thought that a the need to be ready to evacuate. on a wrestling mat or learning to history and skills culminated in his parents (John and Carolyn fire could quickly spread up the rope. Roping brought Joe to Texas, the building and opening of Joe’s Sullivan) and in-laws (Georgie and trees and become difficult to fight. threw everything into the trailer and evacuation. We learned some when he packed up his truck and Beverage Barn. At the Barn, his Melvin Martin). This beautiful park is straight uphill stuck to my 15-minute evacuation lessons that we will add to our horse and headed to college at Sam love for people was evident. He The family would like to with lots of potential to spread from goal. evacuation planning. I will give us a Houston State. He showed up at the never met a stranger. Most would extend a heartfelt “thank you” to treetop to treetop. We know how Meanwhile, the fire was raging B+ for sticking to the priorities but barn with his horse and no place say Joe would give the shirt off all those who stopped by to offer fast the wind can shift and spread and smoke spread around us. Did we will add a few cherished items to live. Joe’s spontaneity often his back, and he has often been condolences and support during smoke and fire in any direction. I mention that the electricity in to save that we surely would have resulted in great success including described as generous and kind. this time. Special thank you to One of the learnings from many the house went out? I knew we missed. meeting his future wife, Melanie, He was a master story teller Misty Williams, Rachael Nolan, Colorado years of wildfires, is that had to be prepared to leave and Like most homes, ours is full of and obtaining his Bachelor’s in with a quick wit and infectious Kirsti Dunn, Ryan Dietrich and smoke can be immediately deadly. go anywhere, right away. In this family photos and many memories, Criminal Justice. Joe met Melanie humor. His love of horses and Nisha Royer who are part of the We knew without formal warning terrifying moment, it does not plus Jay’s original art, probably our when he sold her first pair of roping was lifelong, and if Joe Joe’s Beverage Barn Family. (where was the emergency alert by matter where we might go, just not most precious possession. Yet, we cowboy boots to her from Ronnie was not at the Beverage Barn or A Time of Sharing will begin the way?) that we should prepare staying here. decided years ago that we could not William’s Western Store. After with his family, he was likely in at 2 p.m., at Joe’s Beverage Barn, to evacuate within 15 minutes, a Then, while trying to pack our pick and save one favorite piece– graduation, Joe moved to Arizona the roping pen. 1140 TX-124, Winnie, Texas, with timeline we learned from friends vehicles and trailer, I noticed all sort of like saving one child and not to pursue a roping adventure with Joe took tremendous pride in a gathering of family and friends to near Boulder whose entire the spectators who came to watch, another. So, we already made the his brother Mike and childhood his daughters’ accomplishments follow until 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. neighborhood was burned to the some worried about their own or tough decision that we would leave friend Jimmy Watson. Mike lived and would stop everything to 23, 2020. Cremation arrangements ground within minutes. friends’ property, some wanted to it all behind and work at keeping with Joe and Melanie after they spend time with them. As they were handled through Broussard’s I called 911 who assured me chat, and none offered to help us the digital files that would made were married in 1973. In 1980, grew up, he did everything with Crematorium, under the direction responders were already on their evacuate. Hmmm. I encouraged reproductions possible. Joe and Melanie moved to Utah them from making mud pies to of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin way and indeed they increased folks not to block this dead-end In the end, loss of this beautiful where both his daughters, Sarah teaching them to drive in a hay Ave., Beaumont. steadily within minutes. street so that it would be clear art would be incredibly painful. But and JoLyn, were born and where field. His love for children did Memorial contributions may Meanwhile, we activated our for first responders’ potential need they are still material possessions, Joe worked as an auctioneer at not stop with his daughters. He be made to The American Heart tentative evacuation plan that I had to access the fire and a neighbor not our lives or safety. I think it Producers Livestock. He shared welcomed many kids into his heart Association, 12345 North Lamar never completed. Jay hooked up needing to evacuate her horses. is extremely useful to have these a love of flying with his brother and friends automatically became Boulevard-Suite 200, Austin, Texas our trailer that is our house on Thankfully, our valiant very tough discussions early so that Kelly and bought an airplane to fly family. He loved his nieces and 78753 https://www.heart.org/ or wheels and partially ready to roll firefighters brought the fire under when you only have 15 minutes to his young family back and forth nephews tremendously. He also to East Chambers ISD Education all the time. control and the smoke also quickly leave, you already have a plan and between Utah and Colorado. loved his son-in-law, Luke, and Foundation Partner Program, 270 I packed meds, phones, laptops, dissipated. Thank you all for your can enact it with confidence. In 1985, the Sullivan family spent many hours talking and School Road, Winnie, Texas 77665 and cables. From many travels, timely response. We were on the Again, I cannot thank our moved to Hamshire, Texas, shooting guns with him. When https://www.ecisdef.com/donate. I learned that without the cables, edge of devastation and appreciate firefighters enough. You are again where Joe met up with one of his his granddaughter, Blair, arrived Please observe social your devices are useless. Next, all your hard work to control this our heroes. To the rest of you, I college friends, Robert Lott, and his world was complete. He was distancing guidelines. By random pick of clothes (next day fire. recommend being prepared, having began work at Lott Materials. He overjoyed to learn that Blair will attending any public event you I discovered I packed all my shorts For us, this was a very close an evacuation plan, and realizing never lost his auctioneer skills soon have a sister, Elise, to play are acknowledging the risk of and not one sweatshirt), a bit of call and reminder to be ready for COVID is not the only thing and frequently volunteered his with. exposure to the Coronavirus. food, water, and other drinks. I just anything, including immediate threatening us. auctioneer services at the Hamshire Joe is survived by his wife of Please follow the guidelines Volunteer Fire Department annual 46 years Melanie Rae Sullivan; provided by the Centers for barbecue and fundraiser. Later, he children Sarah Beth Sullivan; Disease Control: www.cdc.gov. Allen Maybury May 10, 1949 ~ Aug. 8, 2020

Lifetime Meeker resident, married Jona and shooting his guns. Above all Allen Arthur Maybury, died as a Wigington he was a devoted father and loving result of a motorcycle accident on Dec. 22, grandfather. His family will fondly on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in 1984, and remember him for his sense of Meeker. He was 71. A funeral was blessed humor. The more Allen teased and service honoring Allen’s life will with Darci. joked around with you, the more be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, Allen he liked you. He will be missed by 2020, at The Church at Meeker. A found all that loved and adored him. viewing for family and friends will employment Allen is survived by his be held one hour prior to service. at the county children: Steve Maybury and his Allen Arthur Maybury was born to support spouse Kathy, Sheryl Maybury, Allen Maybury to Orlo and Merle (Thompson) his family. and Darci Dollins and her spouse Maybury on May 10, 1949, in He also worked on the oil rigs, Scott; siblings: Ken Maybury, Meeker. He spent his childhood TIC and for his step father. His Loren Maybury, Lois Tibbs, David and attended schools in Meeker. last position he held for over 25 Maybury, Robert Maybury, Fred Following high school, Allen years at Colowyo Coal Company. Maybury, Bonnie Shoemaker, joined the United States Army. He happily retired and enjoyed and Carol Moore. He is further He was stationed in Korea and rubbing it in to those who still had survived by 11 grandchildren, two received the nickname “Skosh” to go to work. great grandchildren and numerous from his troop. Allen was a member of the nieces and nephews. On Sept. 25, 1971, Allen NRA and the Sportsman’s Club In lieu of flowers, the family married Martha Murphy. To this in Meeker. In this spare time he suggests memorial contributions union, Steve and Sheryl were born. enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, be made in Allen’s memory to the After their marriage ended, Allen riding his Harley, going to dances Allen Maybury Memorial Fund.

DEATH NOTICE Nathan Hugh Caldwell 1983-2020 Please join us to celebrate Nathan on Sept. 12, 2020, 1-4 p.m. at 566 8th St., in Meeker. Food will be provided.

OBITUARY POLICY The Rio Blanco Herald Times chooses not to charge a publication fee for obituaries or death notices with a local connection to the county. It is our opinion that publishing obituaries is a matter of public record and part of our responsibility as a newspaper to maintain a living record of our local history. If you need to submit an obituary or death notice, please stop by the office or email [email protected] u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 7A NEWS Thursday, August 20, 2020 MORE RALLY COLORADO ...

COUNTY BEAT Term limits for some county officials will be on Nov. ballot By NIKI TURNER In other business, the com- travel budget for commissioners, [email protected] missioners: and ways to trim the cost per n Approved letter to U.S. meal for White River Roundup RBC I Commissioners Fish and Wildlife regarding habi- (the senior nutrition program). passed a resolution Tuesday in tat redefinition. The board heard a propos- Rangely to approve re-establish- n Approved a al from Jim Nall, who said ing term limit questions to the Communications Use Lease with the Colorado Department of November ballot for the offices BLM that will bring broadband Transportation and the Federal of assessor, clerk and recorder, service to the landfill. Highway Administration “want county commissioner, coroner, n Moved to approve trans- to put some extra effort” on sheriff and treasurer to two con- ferring the Human Services county roads, acknowledging a secutive terms of office. Only the Account Tech Position from need for better safety. According elected office of surveyor will Human Services to Budget and to Nall, 40% of all traffic is on not be included on the ballot. Finance. county roads. County roads 5 and Voters will decide on each office n Approved a contract 8 have been identified as suitable individually. with Phoenix Industries for for a safety study. The commis- In 1994, an amendment to the the Rangely Airport drain- sioners said they would review state Constitution imposed term age improvement project for Nall’s proposal and discuss it limits on all county officials with $172,540. The cost will be reim- further at the next meeting. the option for counties to vote to bursed by the Federal govern- Barb Bofinger, Human remove those term limits later. A ment. Services Director, updated the vote to waive term limits for all n Approved a revised commissioners about her depart- county level officials failed in Memorandum of Understanding ment. From July 2019 through 1996, then passed in 1999. for funding the Rio Blanco June 30, they averaged 15.5 The last time reinstating term County Historical Society to referrals per month for child limits was proposed for the coun- reflect a 5% decrease. welfare, and an average of two ty was in 2018, also by Meeker n Approved the event plan referrals per month for adult pro- resident Mike Sizemore, who for Rangely’s Rockin’ Bull event tective services. stated at the time, “The people at Columbine Park on Sept. 9. In two weeks, the department that started our democracy never n Moved to approve a Rio will be down to one caseworker intended for career politicians. Blanco County Social Media for the entire county. Bofinger They were business owners who Policy to apply to all of the said they are hoping to hire new could bring good business sense county’s social media accounts. staff before that happens. to government. County level n Went into executive ses- Human Services has also jobs are really good jobs with sion to confer with the county seen an increase in participa- good benefits. There are plenty attorney. Commissioners will tion at White River Roundup of people available that are more be in executive session all day (Chuckwagon and Radino). than qualified. They should have Wednesday, as well, for negoti- Seniors like having their meals the opportunity to have those ations. delivered, Bofinger said. Radino jobs. We should never have a 20 WORK SESSIONS is averaging 452 home-delivered year sheriff or 30 year assessor. The commissioners held a meals per month since COVID There’s just too much potential budget workshop with Finance started, and Chuckwagon is aver- for abuse.” Director Janae Stanworth to dis- aging 579. “That is an increase,” The commissioners at the cuss additional areas where the Bofinger said. “A number of time — Jeff Rector, Si Woodruff county could trim the budget in them never participated when and Shawn Bolton — opted not the face of cuts to assessed prop- it was at the congregant sites. to take action on term limits for erty valuation. Some potential We’ve offered pick-up [options], the 2018 general election. areas discussed Tuesday were the but they aren’t interested.”

WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION Please remember this year’s election will be by mail-in ballot only, with the annual meeting available online September 9, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Re-Elect HAL PEARCE Town of Meeker Director

Dedicated to providing you, the members/ owners of WREA, with safe, reliable and responsible electric service. TOWN OF RANGELY COURTESY PHOTOS Hal Pearce The Town of Rangely welcomed this year's Rally Colorado participants with what has become a sign of the times for 2020, a socially distanced parade in lieu of an in-person meet and greet with the participants. Other events were closed to the public this year due to the pandemic. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT ARE APPRECIATED! u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 8A NEWS Thursday, August 20, 2020 MORE RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR 2020

COURTESY PHOTO Cutler Mergelman and Addie Hill

COURTESY PHOTO Ryann Mergelman and Kacie Lapp earned Grand and Reserve Champion ribbons for the second year in the row. Back, Corbin Lucero with his grand champion steer.

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Makenzie Hill Ryann Mergelman Cooper Hill

Full fair results and official photos were not available by press time this week.

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COURTESY PHOTO continue Addie Hill to watch for them! COURTESY PHOTO Justin Allred

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Kacey Allred Makenzie Hill Kacey Allred SPORTS & REC 1B RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES | Thursday, August 20, 2020

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MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO YOUR BUSINESS HERE! The Panther cross country team after running a 1 mile time trial under the lights Wednesday evening. 12 boys and seven girls are on this SPONSOR YOUR HOME year's team. TEAM FOR $12.50/week! Three JV, five varsity meets scheduled for Rangely XC

Special to the Herald Times this fall. son and are led by returning state qualifiers new athletes and are more than willing to Facing a season full of new guidelines Mary Scoggins and Colton Noel as team work with any student if they decide they RANGELY I Colorado High School and interesting circumstances, the cross captains. want to give cross country a try. “Cross Activities Association (CHSAA) recently country teams saw 19 student athletes par- Coach Scoggins and her runners are country offers students a chance to get out announced drastic changes to the typical ticipate in the first week of practice and hopeful for the upcoming season and have of the house and be a part of a team. We will high school sports and activities schedule. head coach Beth Scoggins would love to high expectations for the year, already work- work with each kid to get them into better With football and volleyball being post- see more out during these difficult times. ing hard to qualify both a girls and boys shape, build endurance, increase speed, poned until March, cross country is the only The young Panthers have three JV and five team for the state meet. Coach Scoggins develop mental toughness and work togeth- sport being offered at Rangely High School varsity meets scheduled in the regular sea- and the cross country team are still taking er as a team,” she said.

Final summer BANK OF THE SAN JUANS rodeo tonight; 500 Main, Meeker 878-5073 tight race for COULTER AVIATION top spot Meeker 878-5045 By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MA FAMIGLIA RESTAURANT MEEKER I The word Henry & Kris Arcolesse is out, the Meeker Summer 410 Market, Meeker Rodeo Series finals is the 878-4141 place to be this week. The series is tight in all the com- NORTHWEST AUTO petitions but the bull riding is going out with a bang. For the SALES & SERVICE second week in a row the bull 485 Market St., Meeker riding saw no winners and 878-5026 the purse is now $2,000 and has attracted some top win- WATT'S RANCH ners in the NFR. Coming to Meeker this week is Clayton MARKET Savage, who has made mul- 271 E. Market, Meeker tiple appearances in the NFR 878-5868 from Banner, Wyoming, with winnings exceeding $800,000, and two guys from GO-FER KIM EKSTROM PHOTO FOODS down under, Seth Green from Kasey Rosendahl took first place in ranch broncs at the Aug. 13 rodeo. The last rodeo of the season starts at 7 812 Market Street Sydney, Australia, and Dylan p.m. tonight, Aug. 20. Rice from New South Wales, 878-5381 Australia. Last week tightened the Ladies Breakaway: Katie the top contenders: Atwood Paula Cooper WHITE RIVER points in many of the events Parker Mixed pair roping: Loriann Klinglesmith and Marley Hammer Open Barrels: Hayden Kraft Raelynn Toon and Lenny Lenny Klinglesmith Catherine Edwards ELECTRIC and here are the Aug. 13 results: Ranch Broncs: Kasey Junior Barrels: Deana Wood Klinglesmith No. 11 roping: Amber Salazar ASSOCIATION, INC. In the standings bull riding Loriann Klinglesmith and Joe Wood and Kash Open barrels 233 Sixth Street, Meeker Rosendahl No. 8 Team Roping: Taylor is a really tight race going into Joe Wood Atwood Miranda Hammer 878-5041 Ping and Rylie Hutton the finals, according to Tyler The Dally Ribbon Roping Lane Anderson and JD J’Leah Richardson Mixed Team Roping: Farris. “The top four contend- is closed out with the father/ Slagowski Marley Hammer Samantha Kujala and Kevin ers could step up and really do daughter duo of Joe and Leah Ladies breakaway has the Junior barrels Wahlert something if they ride or some- Wood taking that one. top six sitting very close, and Cyleee Dunsmore No. 11 team Roping: Cody body that’s been at nine rodeos Open pair roping will come any one of them could take it: Deana Wood could really step up and win it down to the last rodeo to figure Beverly Salazar ”The finals this year is YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Edinger and JD Slagowski Open Team Roping: Joe and overtake everybody. It’ll out who will be the number one Loriann Klinglesmith such a tight race in almost SPONSOR YOUR HOME be something really interesting healer, Joe Wood has taken the Marley Hammer every event that it should be TEAM FOR $12.50/week! Wood and JD Slagowski Jr/Sr Team Roping: Cody to watch this year.” top spot in heading. Aber Salazar extremely exciting to find out Edinger and Deana Wood The top bull riders are: Heeling standings: Paula Cooper who our champions are this Sports stories are Dally Ribbon Roping: Ryan Ty Pint Mitch Walls Leah Wood year,” commented Farris, ”this Vroman and Ty Ivey Clay Durham JD Slagowski Open breakaway is also is definitely the tightest race posted in the HT as Open Breakaway: JD Justin Wilkison Kash Atwood extremely close with the top we have ever had in the Meeker Slagowski Logan Durham No. 8 roping four slots. This Thursday will Summer Rodeo history.” The space allows in the fol- In the other events here are Sheridan Harvey and Kash determine who is champion: finals begin at 7 p.m. lowing order: varsity stories, junior varsity stories, junior high sto- MEEKER CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE: MEEKER SOFTBALL SCHEDULE: Schedules are pro- ries, miscellaneous sto- n Aug. 22 in Meeker, 9 a.m. at Sanderson n Aug. 21 in Rifle, 3 and 5 p.m. (V/JV) vided by school officials ries. Contact us at edi- n Aug. 28, Meeker Golf Course, 8:30 a.m. n Aug. 22, @ HOME v. Palisade, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (V/DH) and may contain errors n Sept. 5, West Grand n Aug. 24 @ HOME v. Gunnison, 4 and 6 p.m. (V/DH) or omissions and be [email protected] with n n Sept. 11, Delta at Confluence Park Aug. 29 in Cedaredge, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (V/DH) subject to changes with- questions. n Sept. 18-19, Rangely n Sept. 1 in Eagle Valley, 4 and 6 p.m. (V/JV) n Sept. 25-26, Craig n Sept. 11 @ HOME v. Delta, 3 and 5 p.m. (V/DH) out notice. n Oct. 9, Regionals, location TBA n Sept. 12 @ HOME v. Aspen, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (V/DH) Schedules for other n Oct. 17, State, Colorado Springs n Sept. 15 @ HOME v. Basalt, 4 and 6 pm. (V/DH) 11) sports will be published n Oct. 3 @ HOME v. Cortez 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (V/DH) as they are received. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2B SPORTS Thursday, August 20, 2020 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf tournament set for Aug. 21

By TIFFANY JEHOREK FAST FACTS Special to the Herald Times RBC I Cowboy football may not begin until February but their WHAT: Cowboy Football Kickoff Classic biggest fundraiser of the year is still a go. The Cowboy Football Golf Tournament Kickoff Classic Golf Tournament will be Friday, Aug. 21 at the Meeker Golf Course. WHEN: Friday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. The teams for the four-man scramble are randomly chosen from among the competitors, and prizes are awarded for first and second WHERE: Meeker Golf Course place. There will also be a silent auction from 12-6 p.m. at the club- REGISTER: Call 970-878-5642, registra- house, and proceeds for the two events go to the Meeker High School football team. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO tion also available day of the event at Even if you do not want to play in the tournament, head coach Deloy Cook and Todd Gould participated in the 2019 Shane Phelan encourages the community to come out at 5 p.m. for Cowboy Kickoff Classic. This year the event will be the golf course the ice cream social, check out the silent auction, see who won the held on Aug. 21 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Golf tournament and support the Cowboys. Course. SOFTBALL ... Cowboy softball looks a little different this year. There are only 16 games on the roster, rather than the traditional 23. Head coach Briana Williams said, “The girls have great attitudes, even though times are frustrating, they are mak- ing the best of it, it’s a great group.” And it’s a big group, 20 in all, 17 from Meeker, two from Rangely and one from Craig. The incoming freshman class is big, one of the largest to pass through Meeker, so the roster has quite a few girls that are young. Leading the team are two seniors, Sierra Gomez who has played for four years and Shyann Dilley (left) who is new to the team. This year’s coaching lineup consists of Williams, Samantha Wilson back as an assistant, and Eric Brown, Tom Knowles and Kendall Burgman. Practice began on Aug. 10, and due to the shortened sea- son, the last games will be in October. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO “I am happy that CHSAA is Ethan Drake, Ashdon Siebert, Colby Clatterbaugh and Spud White. allowing us to play,” comment- ed Williams. “It’ll be good for the girls to get some time on the field and be together 19 running for Cowboy XC again.” The season and games offi- cially begin this Friday in Rifle. By TIFFANY JEHOREK girls at any meet, for a total of Varsity plays at 3 p.m. and JV Special to the Herald Times 100 kids. This year many of 2020 COWBOY at 5 p.m. the teams across Colorado have TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO RBC I The changes to fall seen tremendous growth in par- CROSS COUNTRY sports by CHSAA this year ticipation as kids are wanting to SCHEDULE means that the cross country is compete in a sport after missing SPECIAL OFFER FOR RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES READERS seeing some new faces on the out on spring sports all together. n team and some growth, there That means that decisions will Aug. 22 in Meeker, 9 are currently 19 kids regularly have to be made on who gets a.m. at Sanderson attending practice. to run and who will stay home. n “The numbers are fluctuating Some of the meets have as many Aug. 28, Meeker Golf a bit,” said assistant coach Kris as 10 teams, so each team will Course, 8:30 a.m. Casey, “we hope to see a few only be allowed to bring five n Sept. 5, West Grand What’s On TV more join but it is a good group.” boys and five girls. n There are five seniors leading The Cowboys are currently Sept. 11, Delta at the team. Ashdon Seibert is the scheduled to host two meets, Confluence Park only one who has competed for the first one this Saturday on n Sept. 18-19, Rangely & Where To Find It! four years; the others are Colby the trails above Meeker, it will n Clatterbaugh, Ethan Drake, Spud begin from Sanderson Park at Sept. 25-26, Craig White and soon Mason Holliday 9 a.m. and will be a triangular n Oct. 9, Regionals, will be back. with Soroco and Rangely. The location TBA TV Weekly Magazine Cross country races are lim- regular annual meet is on Aug. n ited to 50 participants and there 28 but there is some hope that Oct. 17, State, is your essential guide to can only be one race a day for Meeker will be able to host a Colorado Springs finding new shows, old boys varsity and one race for few more. favorites, new channels or streaming services. 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TATE, KELSEY LYNN, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 11,227.14 VALLEY HARDWARE, RPR/MNTC, 21.70 RIO BLANCO COUNTY Rangely Junior College District Board of Directors DISTRICT COURT, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, TRANE U.S, RPR/MNTC-BLDG, 1,208.00 UNION, PRCH SVCS 56.28 WATT'S, SPPLY, 11.97 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST for the ensuing year of 2020-2021; a copy of such COLORADO TRES RIOS SILVER, AWRD/PRZ, 120.00 WHITE RIVER DIST, PRCH SVCS 15.00 WREA, UTL, 1,973.95 JULY 2020 budget is on file at Linda Gordon/Budget Officer, Post Office Box 1150 TURNKEY CORRECTIONS, SPPLY, 7.30 WREA, UTL 126.05 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, 309.33 FUND:GENERAL 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely, CO where same 455 Main Street TYLER TECH -DALLA, PRCH SVCS, 5,646.44 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, 799.54 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT is open for public inspection; such budget will Meeker, Colorado 81641 UNION, PRCH SVCS, 361.23 1,122.03 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 140.00 KLEIBER INVESTIGATIONS, TRNNG DEV, be considered at the regularly scheduled board Plaintiff: ANDREW L. JESSOP and AMANDA M. US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, WTR STDY, US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 423.16 1,500.00 meeting of the Rangely Junior College District to JESSOP 20,927.00 2,004.42 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 3,016.70 MASTER'S TOUCH, PRCH SVCS, 895.30 be held on September 22, 2020, Noon CNCC, v. VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 319.89 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H 442.00 FAIRFIELD FUND TOTAL: 14,530.82 RBC FAIR ASSOC, AWRD/PRZ, 780.00 Johnson Banquet Room for final adoption of Defendants: E.P. WILBER also known as EDDIE VOIANCE LANGUAGE SVCS, PRCH SVCS, 50.00 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT 1,122.86 FUND: CENTRAL SVCS BENJAMIN QUINN, OTHER CNTRCT, 100.00 2020-2021 supplemental budget. Any interested P. WILBER; R.O. FAIRFAX; LEONA CLUBINE; WATT'S, SPPLY, 2,364.43 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE 5,121.30 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT SUSAN L CARTER, OTHER CNTRCT, 150.00 elector of such Rangely Junior College District may RITA CLARK; M.A. FREDERICKS; ELMER W. WESTERN DETENTION, SPPLY, 239.50 SOLID WASTE FUND TOTAL: 27,106.72 ALL COPY PROD, CNTRCT SVCS, 343.16 FARRAND, CARLA, OTHER CNTRCT, 150.00 inspect the proposed budget and file or register MCGRUDER also known as ELMER WILBER WHITE RIVER DIST, SPPLY, 295.25 FUND: WEED & PEST PITNEY BOWES, RNT/LSE, 150.00 GARY CASH BRINCEFIELD, OTHER CNTRCT, any objections thereto at any time prior to the final MCGRUDER; LURA H. MCGRUDER; EARL W. WREA, UTL, 13,544.81 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME . AMOUNT PITNEY BOWES RES, PSTG, 45.55 MCGRUDER; CARL T. MCGRUDER; STELLA 675.00 adoption of the budget. ZONES, SPPLY, 2,187.00 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY . 217.56 ROCKY MOUNTAIN COMP, CNTRCT SVCS, 70.14 C. BLUMHAGEN also known as STELLA C. GEORGE, EDY LYNN, OTHER CNTRCT, 75.00 Published: August 13 and 20, 2020 ZORO TOOLS, SPPLY, 163.39 COULTER AVIATION, MSQTO CNTRL . 56,812.83 STAPLES, SPPLY, 1,160.00 BLUMHAGER; WREN F. MCGRUDER; PERRY KARI JO RUCHTI, OTHER CNTRCT, 75.00 Rio Blanco Herald Times US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, JULIUS AG, WEED CNTRL . 20,230.00 XEROX CORP, CNTRCT SVCS, 1,255.03 C. MCGRUDER; LILLIE O. ROSS; AUDREY A. KAWCAK, SARAH, OTHER CNTRCT, 350.00 28,689.57 MVB-VISA, PRCH SVCS . 178.99 CENTRAL SVCS FUND TOTAL: 3,023.88 SQUIRES also known as AUDERY A. SQUIRES; KIRBY BRINCEFIELD, OTHER CNTRCT, 675.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, OSBORN INDUSTRIES, WEED CNTRL . FUND: FLEET ELMER M. MCGRUDER also known as ELMER LONG, LINDA, OTHER CNTRCT, 300.00 MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 53,855.60 18,037.50 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MERLE MCGRUDER; CARRIE L. BINA; CONNIE MARY MORGAN HINZ, OTHER CNTRCT, 250.00 Board of Education Regular Meeting CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, PITNEY BOWES RES, PRCH SVCS . 1.50 A&E TIRE, TIRES, 4,777.34 F. ROSS; HOPE R. MARSH also known as HOPE MELODY MASKUS, OTHER CNTRCT, 200.00 555 Garfield Street 11,613.15 SNYDER & COUNTS FEED, CHEM USED . AIRGAS, SPPLY, 560.47 TOMLINSON; CARRIE M. HESSEL; GLENDA M. RICK MEOLI, OTHER CNTRCT, 150.00 Meeker, CO 81641 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 40,246.61 6,313.50 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 11.91 LEHMAN; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MICHAEL J PEACOCK, OTHER CNTRCT, 250.00 August 24, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, VAN DIEST SUPPLY, CHEM USED . 29,826.28 BEARCOM, RPR/MNTC, 270.00 CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER BECKY MOODY, OTHER CNTRCT, 300.00 Due to COVID-19 precautions, community 113,310.06 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H . BEST DEAL SPRINGS, PRTS/ACCS, 210.31 OF THIS ACTION. NANCY MUCKLOW, OTHER CNTRCT, 150.00 members wishing to observe the meeting may FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTR, WAGE ASNMT, 1,098.94 GCR TIRES & SVCS, TIRES, 3,183.78 CASE NO. 2020 CV 30008 KIMBERLY SHAFFER, OTHER CNTRCT, 200.00 use the following link: https://meet.google.com/ 1,012.69 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H . GILBARCO, PRCH SVCS, 130.38 Attorneys for Plaintiffs: JACKIE B STUART, OTHER CNTRCT, 150.00 nko-bfgd-dbd?hs=122&authuser=0 GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 524,164.19 2,195.76 GRAINGER, PRTS/ACCS, 126.46 John T. Howe, Reg. No. 18845 TERESIA RUCKMAN-REED, OTHER CNTRCT, Public comment should be emailed to Chris FUND: CAPITAL EXPEND CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H . 562.00 H&H HYDRAULICS, RPR/MNTC, 1,114.10 Kelianne Chamberlain, Reg. No. 48094 150.00 Selle at: [email protected] VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT . 250.08 HILL PETROLEUM, GAS, 23,875.22 HOSKIN FARINA & KAMPF ALL STATE COMM, PRCH SVCS, 8,286.35 Call to Order and Roll Call MVB-VISA, MNTC, 986.37 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE . 912.10 HONNEN EQUIP, CAPT OTLY, 79,883.50 Professional Corporation ALSCO, PRCH SVCS, 1,055.66 Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Amack will lead the 200 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 RANGELY, TOWN OF, R AP, 21,000.00 WEED & PEST FUND TOTAL: 136,637.04 JACKSON GROUP, PRTS/ACCS, 691.88 ALTERNATIVE ELEVATIONS, PRCH SVCS, Pledge of Allegiance Post Office Box 40 SAMUELSON'S, MNTC, 802.14 FUND: COMMUNICATIONS JOHN DEERE FIN, PRTS/ACCS, 20.93 400.00 Welcome of Guests Grand Junction, Colorado 81502-0040 CAPITAL EXPEND FUND TOTAL: 22,788.51 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT KIMBALL MIDWEST, SPPLY, 87.75 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 1,560.51 Approval of Agenda Telephone No.: (970) 986-3400 FUND: ROAD & BRIDGE FIBERSTORE, SPPLY, 2,656.10 MASTER PETROLEUM, DIESEL, 9,886.40 JIM AMICK, ADVNC, 287.00 Student Celebrations: MHS Mock Accident Video Fax No.: (970) 986-3401 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT GRAYBAR ELEC, SPPLY, 2,989.57 MCGUIRE AUTO, SPPLY, 1,368.50 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 36.76 Staff Recognition: Vaughn Moodie and Brian E-mail Address: [email protected]; kchamberlain@ MEEKER, TOWN OF, AP MUNCPL, 8,448.55 KPE LOCATING, PRCH SVCS, 3,050.00 MEEKER AUTO, SPPLY, 2,589.04 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 45.94 Conrado Retirement hfak.com RANGELY, TOWN OF, AP MUNCPL, 6,519.97 MAMMOTH NET, PRCH SVCS, 800.00 MEEKER COLLISION, RPR/MNTC, 80.00 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 49.32 General Public Comment Session: (comments SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION 3D SPECIALTIES, SIGN MTRL, 4,158.76 NOANET, PRCH SVCS, 544.50 MOON LAKE, UTL, 41.18 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 30.94 limited to three minutes) THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO CO STATE TREAS, UNEMPLMNT, 1,480.00 NW COLORADO COUN, PRCH SVCS, 36,486.49 MVB-VISA, GAS, 195.78 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 72.13 Public/Committee Reports: DAC, Meeker Educa- TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: ROY GILBERT, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 PITNEY BOWES RES, PRCH SVCS, 3.00 NORTHWEST AUTO, RPR/MNTC, 372.55 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 47.97 tion Foundation, BOCES You are hereby summoned and required to appear HAGGART, JAMES, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 903.57 O'MAILIA ENTERPRISES, RPR/MNTC, 210.00 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 210.41 Principal Reports: - Attached and defend against the claims of the Complaint HDR, CR 73 BRDG, 5,610.81 SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 69.32 POWER EQUIP, RPR/MNTC, 1,920.92 AXIS STEEL, SPPLY, 619.60 Superintendent Report - Attached filed with the court in this action, by filing with the IDENTITY GRAPHICS, CR 7 BRDG, 485.00 UTILITY NOTIFICATION, PRCH SVCS, 159.43 RANGELY AUTO, PRTS/ACCS, 3,066.81 BOYKO SUPPLY, PRGMNG, 240.36 Consent Agenda: clerk of this court an answer or other response. You JIM MAES, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 12.99 RBC C&R, PRCH SVCS, 29.04 are required to file your answer or other response CENTURYLINK, LND LN, 463.84 1. Approval: Minutes from Regular Board Meeting MVB-VISA, CNTRCT SVCS, 946.36 VISIONARY BRDBND, PRCH SVCS, 675.00 REDI SVCSS, PRCH SVCS, 822.50 within thirty-five (35) days after the service of this CENTURYLINK, LND LN, 164.04 on June 22, 2020 OFFICE DEPOT, SPPLY, 256.66 WESTERN SLOPE INFO, PRCH SVCS, 93.75 SAMUELSON'S, PRTS/ACCS, 4.79 summons upon you. Service of this summons shall CENTURYLINK-LNG DIST, LND LN, 8.92 2. Acceptance: Financial Reports and Check PITNEY BOWES RES, PRCH SVCS, 13.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, TRANSWEST TRUCKS, PRTS/ACCS, 1,034.49 be complete on the day of the last publication. A CENTURYLINK-LND LN, LND LN, 549.76 Vouchers for June and July 2020 RANGELY AUTO, SPPLY, 225.00 1,264.98 VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 90.80 copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the CIMMARRON, INTRNT SVCS, 49.99 3. Acceptance: July 31, 2020 Quarterly Financial RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 145.81 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, VICTORY MOTORS, PRTS/ACCS, 50.30 clerk of the court. CIVICPLUS, PRCH SVCS, 9,270.93 Report REINHARD, CRYSTAL, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 2,029.04 WAGNER EQUIP, RPR/MNTC, 5,044.96 If you fail to file your answer or other response to CIVIL AIR PATROL MAG, S&R, 395.00 4. Acceptance: Resignation - Chelsey Moody (Food RESPOND FIRST AID SYST, SPPLY, 45.22 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 487.00 WESTERN IMP, PRTS/ACCS, 1,100.21 the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days CNCC, CNTRCT SVCS, 2,500.00 Services) and Brian Conrado (Bus Driver) SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 71.88 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 1,591.40 WESTFALL O'DELL, PRTS/ACCS, 1,175.84 after the date of the last publication, judgment by CO DIVISION OF OIL, PRCH SVCS, 30.00 Action Items: SANFORD, DAVE, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 5,920.45 WREA, UTL, 224.66 default may be rendered against you by the court COLORADO, ST OF, PRCH SVCS, 1,053.33 1. Approval: Personnel TRITON ENVIRO, CLVRT INVT, 6,570.54 COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL: 59,736.59 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, for the relief demanded in the Complaint without COLORADO ENERGY SYSTEM, PRCH SVCS, a. Bus Driver - Mike Hoke UNION, PRCH SVCS, 130.30 FUND: FAIRFIELD 2,727.41 further notice. 625.00 b. Food Service Staff - Amanda Newman and UNITED COMPANIES, OVRLY PRCH, 84,519.38 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, This is an action in rem to quiet the title of Plaintiffs CORNERSTONE DETENTION, PRCH SVCS, Annie Ellis USDA, APHIS, GEN, PRCH SVCS, 787.09 A-1 HEATING & COOLING, PRCH SVCS, 861.08 5,311.75 in and to real property situate in Rio Blanco County, 9,860.00 c. Girls Golf Coach - Amanda Back WESTERN GRAVEL CONST, CR 7 BRDG, SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 109.56 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, Colorado, more particularly described as: CSU EXTENSION 4-H, PRGMNG, 300.00 2. Approval: 2020-2021 Substitute List - As 46,208.98 ASPEN GROWTH, RPR/MNTC, 1,245.13 1,078.00 Western ½ of Lot A, CSU EXTENSION-CAHSIERS, EXTN DIR, Presented WESTERN IMPLEMENT, SPPLY, 124.16 ATMOS ENERGY, UTL, 75.49 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 4,683.53 Block 20, 3,795.00 3. Approval: Resolution to Define "Actively Engaged WREA, UTL, 85.43 CRITTERS R US, PRCH SVCS, 150.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 8,335.24 Town of Meeker, Colorado. CUNNINGHAM SWAIM, PROF SVCS, 11,500.00 in the Educational Process: DATED this 23rd day of July, 2020. THAD WHITE, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 DUCEY'S ELEC, RPR/MNTC, 1,045.00 FLEET FUND TOTAL 166,388.73 MELISSA DEMBOWSKI, PRCH SVCS, 69.00 Other BOE Information: Published in the Rio Blanco Herald Times. US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, EAGLE RIVER WASTE, RPR/MNTC, 700.00 Total: $ 1,350,325.29 DA OFFICE, PRCH SVCS, 21,495.00 1. Construction Update Publication dates of July 30, August 6, August 13, 10,758.42 MEEKER SANITATION, UTL, 40.00 Published: August 20, 2020 EAGLE RIVER WASTE, UTL, 1,448.00 2. COVID-19 Precautions for BOE Meetings August 20 and August 27, 2020. US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, MEEKER, TOWN OF, UTL, 588.00 Rio Blanco Herald Times ADAMS, THELMA, ELEC JDG, 135.00 3. CASB Recommended Policy Updates - Online HOSKIN FARINA & KAMPF 22,547.11 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH, RPR/MNTC, 312.08 BYERS, BEVERLY, ELEC JDG, 204.00 Link Professional Corporation CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, MILLER FAMILY APPLIANCE, SPPLY, 924.00 DAVIS, JULIA MARIE, ELEC JDG, 338.00 RANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT NOTICE Executive Session (if needed): By /s John T. Howe 4,728.95 MVB-VISA, SPPLY, 117.64 DAVIS, PAULA, ELEC JDG, 330.00 OF 2020-2021 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Adjournment John T. Howe, Reg. #18845 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 17,456.12 OVERTON RECY, PRCH SVCS, 250.00 DEARMAN, JOY F, ELEC JDG, 205.00 APPROVAL Published: August 20, 2020 Kelianne Chamberlain, Reg. #48094 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 59,445.70 SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 158.49 DEARMAN, JIM, ELEC JDG, 332.00 Notice is hereby given that a proposed 2020-2021 Rio Blanco Herald Times Attorneys for Plaintiffs ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL: 282,219.20 TAYLOR ELEC, RPR/MNTC, 1,258.00 FRANKLIN, IRIS, ELEC JDG, 440.00 Supplemental Budget has been submitted to the Published: July 30, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2020 FUND: PUBLIC HEALTH FRAZIER, DEBRA, ELEC JDG, 270.00 Rio Blanco Herald Times VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT HAZELBUSH, DALEEN, ELEC JDG, 449.00 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 1,072.38 HICKEN, KRISTINE, ELEC JDG, 95.00 McKESSON, SPPLY, 4,159.13 LITTLE-MYERS, SHERYL, ELEC JDG, 360.00 MVB-VISA, PRCH SVCS, 285.36 LAURIE A. MEDINA, ELEC JDG, 10.00 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 5.18 NELSON, CONNIE, ELEC JDG, 610.00 RB HERALD TIME, PRCH SVCS, 792.00 NORMAN, MELISSA, ELEC JDG, 403.00 STAPLES, SPPLY, 37.05 PURKEY, SAMME, ELEC JDG, 390.00 TABLEAU SOFTWARE, PRCH SVCS, 840.00 ROGERS, MICHELLE, ELEC JDG, 110.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, 961.16 SHULTS, PEGGY, ELEC JDG, 645.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, STEWART, SHEILA, ELEC JDG, 115.00 2,408.81 WILBER, MARY ANN, ELEC JDG, 280.00 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 414.36 EMD OF COLORADO, TRNNG DEV, 450.00 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 1,330.73 EMPLOYERS COUNCIL, PRCH SVCS, 205.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 2,369.86 FENCE POST, PRCH SVCS, 79.04 PUBLIC HEALTH FUND TOTAL: 14,676.02 FIRST ADV OCCUPT, PRCH SVCS, 266.48 FUND: DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS GALL'S, PRCH SVCS, 191.51 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT GATES, TY, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 PITNEY BOWES RES, CNTY EXPNC, 16.80 GRAND JUNCTION MEDIA, PRCH SVCS, 540.00 STEERMAN LAW OFFIC, CNTRCT SVCS, IDENTITY GRAPHICS, PRCH SVCS, 359.00 10,000.00 INTERN'L ASSN PROPERTY, TRNNG DEV, 370.00 RYAN TORSELL, PRCH SVCS, 33.35 J. CHRISTOPHER YOUNG, PRCH SVCS, 300.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, JC FENCE, PRCH SVCS, 719.00 3,603.07 KINSCO, LLC, UNFRM/CLTH, 875.53 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM, SPPLY, 34.00 6,837.22 LEDS, CNTRCT SVCS, 16,500.00 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, MA FAMIGLIA, PRCH SVCS, 235.00 1,627.78 BRIAN MADDEN, PRCH SVCS, 348.00 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 4,835.05 MB ENTERPRISES, PRCH SVCS, 2,660.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 21,654.68 MCGUIRE AUTO, UNFRM/CLTH, 18.99 AP PAYMENTS, 2,919.16 McKESSON, SPPLY, 490.74 DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS FUND TOTAL: 51,527.11 MEEKER AIRPORT, CNTRCT SVCS, 3,500.00 FUND:CAPITAL IMPROVMENT MEEKER AUTO, SPPLY, 328.98 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MEEKER DRUGS, SPPLY, 564.29 MVB-VISA, R AP-ENTLMNT, 8.70 MEEKER EMBROIDERY, UNFRM/CLTH, 24.00 T-O ENGINEERS, R AP-ENTLMNT, 3,686.25 MGM, SPPLY, 24.99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TOTAL: 3,694.95 MEEKER SANITATION, UTL, 532.00 FUND:USE TAX MEEKER, TOWN OF, UTL, 3,508.50 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MIND SPRINGS HEALTH, PRCH SVCS, 4,560.70 ALL TEMP SVCS, PRCH SVCS, 1,141.15 MOBLEY, TRAVIS, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 SYNCB/AMAZON, SPPLY, 5.48 MOON LAKE, UTL, 3,272.25 CENTURYLINK-LND LN, MKR SFHS, 41.01 MORNING STAR ELEVATOR, PRCH SVCS, DUCEY'S ELEC, PRCH SVCS, 346.00 529.00 M CHAMBER OF COMM, MKR CHMBR, 9,281.28 MTN AIR MECHANICAL, RPR/MNTC-BLDG, MS&G, PRCH SVCS, 1,861.00 744.95 MOON LAKE, UTL, 315.81 MVB-VISA, PRGMNG, 14,446.30 MVB-VISA, FOOD SPPLY, 275.48 JONNY A. MURRY, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 PATTON'S PRINTING, PRCH SVCS, 432.99 MUXLOW, JEREMY, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 PITNEY BOWES RES, PRCH SVCS, 7.00 NICHOLS STORE, SPPLY, 42.00 RANGELY, TOWN OF, UTL, 106.78 OVERTON RECY, PRCH SVCS, 300.00 RANGELY TRASH, UTL, 414.00 PATHOLOGY GROUP, PRCH SVCS, 2,830.00 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 792.98 PMC, PRCH SVCS, 169.00 RBFPD, RBFPD M/R, 2,000.00 PITNEY BOWES RES, PRCH SVCS, 488.30 RB HERALD TIME, PRCH SVCS, 93.75 QUALITY HEALTH NETWORK, PRCH SVCS, URIE TRUCKING, SPPLY, 293.88 150.00 U.S. FOODS, FOOD SPPLY, 2,582.60 QUILL CORP, SPPLY, 56.97 VALLEY HARDWARE, SPPLY, 48.38 RANGELY CEMETERY DISTR, RNGLY CMNT, WATT'S, NSIP FOODS, 496.65 26,218.75 WRBR&PD, WRBR&PD RNGLY, 2,000.00 RANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE, RNGLY JRN, US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FED W/H, 5,496.15 1,722.00 RANGELY PHARMACY, SPPLY, 5.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY, FICA W/H, RANGELY, TOWN OF, UTL, 1,782.03 3,383.07 RANGELY TRASH, PRCH SVCS, 710.50 CO STATE WITHHOLDINGS, STATE W/H, 724.76 RANGELY TRUE VALUE, SPPLY, 857.75 GREAT WEST, RETIREMENT, 2,468.16 RBC HISTORICAL, PRCH SVCS, 21,000.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, 9,827.32 REIST, MICHAEL, PRCH SVCS, 75.00 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTR, WAGE ASNMT, RB HERALD TIME, PRCH SVCS, 2,086.91 420.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN INFO, SUBSCRPT, 100.00 USE TAX FUND TOTAL: 41,081.53 ROTO ROOTER SVCS, PRCH SVCS, 1,583.00 FUND: CONSERVATION TRUST SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION, PRCH SVCS, VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT 362.34 RBC FAIR ASSOC, 4-H FAIR, 2,750.00 SAMUELSON'S, SPPLY, 1,302.48 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND TOTAL: 2,750.00 SHAFCOM, SPPLY, 873.93 FUND: SOLID WASTE SHI INTERNATIONAL, PRCH SVCS, 10,990.80 VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT SHULTS, TERA, AWRD/PRZ, 51.46 CAROLINA SOFTWARE, PRCH SVCS 300.00 SIDWELL COMPANY, PRCH SVCS, 1,265.00 CDPHA, ST FED LF 4,857.86 STAPLES, SPPLY, 1,358.75 MVB-VISA, TRVL 195.78 SUMMIT VIEW SOL, PRGMNG, 26.00 PITNEY BOWES RES, PRCH SVCS 10.00 SYMBOLARTS, PRCH SVCS, 130.00 REDI SVCSS, PRCH SVCS 60.00 SYSCO, PRCH SVCS, 775.14 SOLID WASTE ASSN, PRCH SVCS 446.00 T ROSE ETC, PRCH SVCS, 94.70 SOUDER, MILLER & ASSOC, CLSR & POS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, August 20, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS 7B

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submitted in writing to: HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS Town of Rangely 7. Changes to the Agenda e. Discussion and action to approve the July 2020 f. Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is Sean VonRoenn, Executive Director In order to comply with the Colorado August 25, 2020 - 7:00pm 8. Public Hearings - 7:10pm Financial Summary scheduled for August 17, 2020 at 7:00pm School Attendance Law of 1963 parents ERBM Recreation & Park District Agenda 9. Committee/Board Meetings 15. Informational Items g. Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is establishing a home-based education are 101 Ute Road Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council) 10. Council Reports a. Mind Springs Health Update scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 12:00noon required to send written notification to Meeker, Colorado 81641 ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor 11. Supervisor Reports – See Attached 16. Board Vacancies h. Rangely School District Board meeting has been the local school district. This notification EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN Trey Robie, Mayor ProTem a. Janet Miller a. Planning and Zoning Board Vacancy scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 6:15pm should be provided in writing fourteen RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT, Rich Garner, Trustee 12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update 17. Scheduled Announcements i. RDA/RDC Board meeting scheduled for August Luke Geer, Trustee days prior to the establishment of the a Colorado special district and political subdivision 13. Old Business a. Community Outreach meeting is scheduled for 20, 2020 at 7:00am Tyson Hacking, Trustee 14. New Business home-based program. The notification of the State of Colorado August 3, 2020 at 6:00pm Cancelled j. Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is Alisa Granger, Trustee a. Discussion and action to approve Richard Smith must contain the name of the child, the Published: August 20 and 27, 2020 b. Rangely District Library Board meeting is sched- scheduled for August 20, 2020 at 12:00noon Keely Ellis, Trustee to the board position for the Rangely Development age, the date of birth, the place of resi- Rio Blanco Herald Times uled for August 10, 2020 at 5:00pm k. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board dence and the number of hours of atten- 1. Call to Order Association and Rangely Development Corporation. c. Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2020 at dance. 2. Roll Call b. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor Board meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2020 6:00pm This notice is required each year for chil- The Meeker Sanitation District is seeking 3. Invocation License renewal for Giovanni’s at 7:00pm l. Rangely District Hospital board meeting is sched- dren seven to seventeen years of age. applicants to fill an opening on the Board of 4. Pledge of Allegiance c. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor d. Giant Step Preschool Board meeting is sched- uled for August 27, 2020 at 6:00pm For more information or help with this Directors. Applicants must be registered to vote 5.Minutes of Meeting License renewal for El Agave uled for August 13, 2020 at 6:00pm 18. Adjournment requirement please contact the Meek- in Colorado and a resident of, or own property in a. Discussion and Action to approve the minutes of d. Discussion and action to approve the Special e. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meet- Published: August 20, 2020 er School District Office at 555 Garfield the Meeker Sanitation District to qualify. If you August 11, 2020 Event Liquor Permit to Rangely BPOE for Rock N ing is scheduled for August 17, 2020 at 11:00am Rio Blanco Herald Times Street or phone 878-9040. are interested in becoming a Board Member for 6. Petitions and Public Input Bull on Sept 4th the Meeker Sanitation District, please contact the Office at 265 8th Street, or call 878-5192. You may also write for information to PO Box 417, County Court, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Court Meeker, CO 81641 or send an e-mail to gail@ Address: 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO, 81648 meekersanitation.org. IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Adult: Published: Aug. 13, 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2020 Alexis Misty Dewitt FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO: Rio Blanco Herald Times Alexis Misting Pickering PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE Board of County Commissioners of OF NAME Rio Blanco County, Colorado Public Notice is given on August 6, 2020 that a Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room filed with the Rio Blanco County Court Meeker, Colorado 81641 The petition requests that Alexis Misty Dewitt be August 25, 2020 changed to Alexis Misty Pickering 1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: By: §Karen S. Wilczek A. Pledge of Allegiance Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk B. Changes to August 25, 2020 Agenda Published: August 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 2020 1) Rio Blanco Herald Times 2) C. Move to Approve the August 25, 2020 Agenda AT&T Mobility, LLC, is proposing to construct a including any changes. new telecommunications tower facility located 2. CONSENT AGENDA FOR AUGUST 25, 2020 at 2851 ½ County Road 4, Meeker, Rio Blanco A. Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda. County, Colorado. The new facility will consist of 5. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS a 105-foot monopole telecommunications tower. A. Move to approve/deny a contract with Ducey's Any interested party wishing to submit comments Electric Inc. for the 2020 Rio Blanco County regarding the potential effects the proposed facility Museum LED Lighting Conversion Project, in an may have on any historic property may do so by amount not to exceed $11,882.50. sending comments to: Project 6120006981 - SNA 7. OTHER BUSINESS EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, A. Public Comment York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (757) 354-7566. B. County Commissioner's Comments Published: August 20, 2020 Adjourn Rio Blanco Herald Times The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in the NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse 555 Main Pool Boilers Replacement Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room Meeker, Colorado Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & 81641. Park District Published: August 20, 2020 Rio Blanco Herald Times 101 Ute Road Meeker, Colorado 81641 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District Eastern Rio Blanco County ("District") is announcing completion of the following 911 Emergency Telephone Service Board construction project: Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Training Pool Boilers Replacement Project Room Replacement of three pool boilers and accompany- 355 4th Street ing equipment and piping Meeker, CO 81641 Board Meeting - August 24, 2020 at 12:00pm Meeker Recreation Center THEME: FOOTBALL acr. 66. Pod dweller 10. Saint's "headdress" 42. *____ Bowl, college game 101 Ute Rd Proposed Agenda Meeker, Colorado 81641 1. Call Meeting to Order ACROSS 28. Dry as dust 68. Word of mouth 11. Movie spool 1982-2000 Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-26-107, the General 2. Approval of Agenda 1. It may be fixed or blank 30. Echo 69. All worked up 12. *Vegas numbers 45. Indicate Contractor, TRANE USA, and all contractors, 3. Approval of the Previous Minutes 6. Sometimes appears 35. Yours and mine 70. Poetic "ever" 15. Laura Ingalls' hat 49. What Dundee and Dunedin subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and manufac- Financial Report between dogs 37. Cold War enemies, slang 71. Home to largest mammal 20. Make an effort have in common turers who have provided any materials or labor Old Business 9. Wild West card game 39. Common candle shape 72. Threads 22. Organ of balance 51. *Last year's Heisman 1. 911 CPE purchase in connection with this construction project, are 13. Deprived of a limb 40. Home of the Utes 73. *Defensive ____ 24. Sleep disrupters winner hereby notified that the District has established 2. Phone logger purchase August 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. as the date of 3. Bylaws 14. Go wrong 41. Shinbone 74. Locomotes 25. *Encroachment and false 54. Conical dwelling Final Settlement on this construction project. New Business 15. ____ and tattooed 43. Scotia preceder start, e.g. 56. Draw a conclusion Information regarding the Final Settlement may 1. 911 Update 16. Tsar's edict 44. Furiously angry DOWN 26. Type of mandarin 57. Do like exhaust pipe be obtained from the District’s administrative 2. HB 20-1293 17. Waikiki garland 46. Like watching paint dry 1. Millionaire's turf, according 27. Have a hankering 58. Evil Roman emperor offices, located at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 3. 2021 Budget Discussion 18. Propelled like Argo 47. Gulf War missile to 2009 Oscar-winner 29. *2020 Super Bowl winning 59. What oxen do to plows 4. Bookkeeper / Payment 81641. The General Contractor or any contractor, 19. *Last year's Super Bowl 48. Oozed 2. Bangladeshi currency coach 60. Acne symptoms subcontractor, supplier, vendor and manufacturer 5. Bank Account Signers who provided any materials or labor in connection Other Business MVP 50. Clump 3. Wet nurse 31. VSCO girl's favorite shoe 61. *One of ten needed for first with this construction project and who claims to 1. Move to go into Executive Session to discuss 21. *Recipient of this year's 52. Yo 4. Plant again brand down have not been paid for all or any portion of such contract negotiations. first pick 53. Common allergens 5. Swellings 32. Geologic period 62. Church echo materials or labor, shall submit a verified statement Adjournment 23. Madame Tussauds' 55. Not color but ____ 6. Elvers 33. Variety show 63. Provoke or annoy of the amount due and unpaid on account of such Published: August 20, 2020 medium 57. *The goal 7. 're 34. *Patriot no more 64. European sea eagles Rio Blanco Herald Times claim to the District on or before the date and time 24. Jack's legume 61. *Primary football unit 8. Human social group 36. Pinta or Santa Maria, e.g. 67. Poetic "even" established for Final Settlement. All claims shall be 25. Communications regulator, 65. Boy Scout's ____ badge 9. *Yellow and unwanted 38. Perfect houseplant spot

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Open Range Cowboy Church Estate Auction flat bed trailer, 4 wheeler, 3 horse slant trailers, New Eden Pregnancy Care Services - of Meeker Rangely Victim Services: An open door Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Saturday August 29th,10:00 a.m. 8' dish, 16 guns, knives, multiples of: saddles, Veterans Service Officer - Joe Dungan, pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance for the protection and care of abused and 1001 Sage Brush Court, Craig, Colorado hand and power tools of all kinds, fishing times, Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy battered persons. Non-emergency call Winchester & Colt guns, bull dozer, tractor 2 propane refrigerator, 8 wall tents, large anvil, Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite and child care, post-abortion support, referrals. w/ loader, flatbed and enclosed trailers, 629-9691. Emergencies call 911. Providing 8'x8' and 10'x28' sheds, tack of all kinds, traps, 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Meeker: Thursdays, Noon to 5 p.m., 345 Main animal hides, horns, Navajo rug, 12'x16' assistance for victims of violent crimes. cast iron, log furniture, artwork. For more info For more information, Fax 878-9581. Rangely: Veterans Service Street, Meeker. Email: newedenpcs@gmail. shed, lots of ammo - reloading items, etc. call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Services, Please call Tom Officer - Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 com or (970)878-5117 etc., 300+ Rebar, hand and power tools of p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy all kinds, fuel tanks on stands, knives, spurs, 970-260-5577. Must see web www.cpauction. 970-260-6820 RBC | Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Rangely: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home. cement forms, lumber, bullet making items, com "Call us about a sale for you" 8/13-8/20 Veterans may be eligible for mileage Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 219 Sunset Avenue bear trap, fencing, cooler, 3 pt. attachments, FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA Rangely. Email: [email protected] 2 hours trailer camper, Jeep, traps, 4 Monthly Food Distribution medical care. If you do not currently receive or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential. wheeler, and more. Estate of Erwin Gore. Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds VA travel compensation please contact the RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and For more info call Steve Claypoole, CP @11:30 AM Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Auction Services. 970-260-5577. See web Park, Meeker. Thursday, August 27, 2020 Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, 970-878-9695. SAFEHOUSE cpauction.com "Call us about a sale for you" If you are being abused physically or Thursday, September 24, 2020 Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, 970-878-9690. Travel 8/20-8/27 mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for Wednesday, October 22, 2020 compensation is made possible through the Veterans Trust Fund Grant and VFW Post 5843. AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics confidential shelter and help. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 878-3131 Outfitters Liquidation Auction Wednesday, December 23, 2020 p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Saturday, August 22, 2020, 10 a.m. MEEKER Church, Rangely. 1235 M Road, Loma, Colorado PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays Real estate, 3 bedroom home on 10 acres- With the growth of Pioneers Medical Center & SCHOOL Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. Colorado Advanced Orthopedics and Sports from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To pasture-barn-corrals-shop-arena. Side by side, Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al-Anon Medicine, we are excited to fill the following positions: DISTRICT donate, please call 970-620-2407. vehicles, 20' aluminum stock trailer, Case tractor, RE-1 info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970. FULL-TIME: [eligible for benefits]: Women’s NA/AA meetings, Monday 1:30 p.m., 8 good mules, sorrel gelding, 25' gooseneck n EVS Technician St. Timothy’s. n Centralized Scheduler School Bus n Ortho Clinic Surgery Coordinator (RN) MEEKER n Patient Care Tech (Nights 7pm–7am) Route/Activity/Substitute Driver n RN/LPN–Wing (LTC) (Days 6am–6pm) SCHOOL n RN/LPN Wing (LTC) Nights (6pm–6am) Meeker School District Re-1 DISTRICT n Medical Assistant–Ortho is seeking individuals to drive a n MLT/ML–Lab Shift 2:30pm-11pm school bus route and activity trips RE-1 n MLT/ML–Lab Shift 9:30am-6pm n beginning with the 2020-2021 Case Manager/Discharge Planner school year. While it is preferred EMPLOYMENT Employment Opportunities PRN: that applicants hold a current OPPORTUNITIES n Patient Care Tech (CNA)–Acute/ED CDL Class B P2S license, the dis- n RN or LPN–LTC trict will train approved appli- Lifeguards Barone Middle School n Certified Nursing Assistant–LTC cants in obtaining this license. - Part-time, leave-benefitted · Co-Head Coach Volleyball n RN–Home Health - Eligible for PTO, Illness/Injury · Co-Head Coach Boys’ Basketball n Certified Nursing Assistant–Home Health For job requirements, details n and an application, please visit Leave & Holiday Pay EVS Technician - $12.00 to $15.60/hour Meeker.k12.co.us or Meeker ADA/EOE Submit Resume and/or Application to: School District Administration, - Mainly Day Shifts Subject to change at any time! Pioneers Medical Center, HR, 555 Garfield St., Meeker, CO. - Will Train For details and an application, please 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr., Review of applications will begin immedi- visit our website at Meeker.k12.co.us Meeker, Colo., 81641 ately and close when position is filled. For details and an application, go Visit our Website at: or Meeker School District Administration www.pioneershospital.org ADA/EOE to www.ERBMRec.com or 101 at 555 Garfield St., Meeker, CO Ute Road, Meeker CO. Pioneers Medical Center 970-878-7417 Phone: (970) 878.5047 Fax: (970) 878.3285 970-878-9040 970-878-9040 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr., Meeker, CO 81641 EOE Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 8B CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, August 20, 2020

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Sleepy Cat Ranch-40± Acres, Lodge & Riverfront ...... $7,900,000 1301 Sage Ridge Rd ...... PENDING 850 7th St...... SOLD NEW 1157 Rd. 57-Riverfront, Meadows and Home ...... $2,290,000 1368 Juniper Rd...... PENDING 870 4th St...... PENDING 2204 Rd. 7-618 Acres, 2 Homes, Shop, Grazing Permit ...... $1,760,000 1036 Lance Cir...... PENDING 117 6th St...... PENDING 40± Unencumbered Acres-1,449’ Riverfront ...... NOW $1,650,000 887 Cleveland St...... SOLD 851 2nd St.- ...... PENDING Elk Creek Ranch Lot-Exclusive Fishing & Amenities ...... $1,600,000 45304 Hwy. 13 ...... PENDING 109 Market St. - 1/2 Acre, Corner Lot, Highly Visible ...... $175,000 Elk Mountain Inn-21 rooms, Bar, Restaurant, Courtyard ...... $975,000 29± Acres Up Rd. 8 - Valley Views, Building Area, Fishing . . . . . $299,000 1106 Mark Cir.-Ranch Style 3BD/2BA, 1 Car Garage & Carport . . . . . $169,000 1986 Rd. 41-640 Acres, Hunting & Grazing ...... $879,000 Top of 6th St. - 8 .5 Acres, Room to Build Your Dream Home . . . . $299,000 ± 1105 & 1107 Market St. - Corner Lot, Commercial Opportunity . . REDUCED $129,000 223 8th St. - Wyatt’s Sports Center and Attached Residence . . . . . $775,000 950 Cleveland St. - 3BD/3BA, Large Workshop ...... $267,000 Suzan Pelloni 629 10th St...... SOLD 658± Acres, Rd. 143-North of RB Lake, Hunt Unit 11 ...... $660,000 1113 Mark Cir...... PENDING 460 S. Cross L ...... PENDING 319± Acres, Rd. 77-Colorow Cabin, Well, Grazing Permit ...... $640,000 555 8th St...... PENDING 970.623.2900 431 E. Market St.-22± Acres, Shop, Office, Living Quarters . . . . . $549,000 760 3rd St - Large Yard, 2+ BD/2 5BA...... $237,000 2 Sage Hills Lots - Panoramas, Build Your Dream Home ...... $59,000 [email protected] 455 8th St...... PENDING 435 Cleveland St...... PENDING Ridge Estates Subdivision - 20 Rural Residential Lots . . Starting at $45,000 474 S. Hwy. 317 ...... PENDING NEW 815 Sulphur Cr.- 3BD/2BA, Garage and Party Ready Deck . . . . $219,000 2 Vacant Lots, Andrea Cir. - Great Views ...... $29,000 each View listings online: SuzanPelloni.Realtor - assisting buyers & sellers in all price ranges throughout rio blanco county - Alpine West Properties Meeker, Colorado LLC 970-878-4715 Visit us or Call for Additional Details [email protected] www.backcountryrealty.com Member of Craig Board of Realtors & Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Providing International Exposure of Our Listings Since 1997! ACREAGE WELL HOME BSINESS HOME BSINESS FOR SALE – MEEKER AREA: CR 15 Ranc Bear Mountain Inn 10 E. Market St. S *395 6th St.- Residential/Commercial corner lot near post office. 2 story, 4 BR, 2 BA, beautiful hard wood floors, E Move-in ready Best priced property basement. Previously used as offices, retail and residential. Great location. $225,000 SALE PENDING Sparkling 3 BD, 2 full bath home, new heat *2101 Meath Dr.- 35 acres in Little Beaver Estates 8 miles east of Meeker. Good pasture. Great views. $89,900. system, new windows, doors, carpet and paint *1751 Bright Water Lane- 39 Acres with White River, irrigated hay meadow, and great home sites. 5,000 sq ft barn inside out! with power, septic & cistern. Borders BLM. 14 miles west off of Hwy 64. Great hunting area. $375,000. SALE PENDING PRICE RECE Don’t wait on this great priced home *5807 CR 7- Vacant 20 acre parcel, 9 mi. North, on Strawberry Creek. Good home site & viewsl. $75,000. CSOM LOG HOME MOIAE SELLERS NEW 1346 Sage Ridge Rd. 410 Cleeland St. 1085 Main St. Experience And Expertise Make All The Difference. FOR SALE IN MEEKER ◆ CR 15 Ranch - A rarely available 390±ac property with 2 Wells+3BD|2BA|1,412 SF, log home...$825,500 936 9th St. Meticulously maintained, frame built home. 4BD, 2.7 BA, 1440 SF main level w/ 780 SF walkout lower level, plus 2 car built-in garage. Fun country kitchen, lots of storage plenty of parking. All Call Steve Wix - Meeker Native, serving buyers & sellers in the Bear Mountain Inn - Income producing Bed&Breakfast w/Apartment Unit+Beautiful Yard....$615,000 Meeker area since 1980. Cell 970-629-9990. 410 Cleveland St - 2BD|1.75BA|1,732 SF home with nice views, privacy, storage+Lg. garden.....$270,000 this with 380 SF deck for enjoying BBs, sunsets views. 328,000 SALE ENDIN! ◆ Give me a call and visit web sites at: www.backcountryrealty.com and www.realtor.com 1346 Sage Ridge Rd - 3BD|2BA 1,460 Custom log home, large 0.35ac lot, picturesque views.....$270,000 550 County Rd. 60 Sportsmans Delight! 103 acres, 4 BD, 2.5 BA with unfinished full basement. ice 10 E Market St - Residential/Hwy.Commercial property with Water/Ice vending machine.....$258,000 detached workshop, corrals and loafing sheds. Short distance from HW 13. $595,000 1947 CR 12 - 3BD|1BA Log cabin with vaulted ceiling and fishing access on the White River....$250,000 1959 CR 12 - 3BD|1BA Log cabin offering a rustic charm, fishing, BLM+Forest access nearby..$250,000 112 Main St - Investment property, proven earning potential, 3BD|2BA home with a cottage..$207,000 MUST SEE! 1042 Park Ave - Classic 2 story 3BD|1BA|2,340 SF home w/ rustic barn, 3 Lg. lots+fruit trees..$195,000 New home, 1150 Bissell Cir., 3BD, NEW 1085 Main St - Single level home with Lg. rooms, hardwood floors, 3BD|1BA, & Lg. lot..$160,000 2BA, 1989 SF two car garage, corner 440 Cross L - A spectacular 4±ac building lot with 360° views, utilities nearby and irrigation..$85,000 - Two lovely lots ready for building w/ 1 water and sewer tap already paid...... $43,000 lot. Beautiful views of the White River 1085 Pinyon St 600+610 Garfield St...... SALE PENDING Valley. $350,000. Call to view! 738 5th St...... SALE PENDING 880 Cleveland St...... SALE PENDING ✴ Ma Famiglia Italian Restaurant, 410 Market St. – Business & Real Estate.✴ 6321 CR 7...... SOLD Turnkey & Profitable. $695,000! 1134 Michael Cir...... SOLD FOR SALE IN RANGELY RESIDENTIAL NEW! 1001 County Rd. 36, Meeker - 145± NEW 1511 La Mesa Cir - This charming 1,628± sq.ft. Home includes 3BD|2BA, has both living room NEW HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION! acre ranch with 4 BD/3BA home, metal and family room, beautiful finishes throughout, large fenced-in back yard with mature trees, plus 1150 Bissell Circle-3BD/2BA, 1898 sq. ft. insulated shop, insulated barn and pipe an oversized two-car garage with built-in shelving units..$240,000 home with 2 car garage on a corner lot. corrals. Mostly irrigated with water and 'Home 102 W Rangely Ave - Gorgeous well kept single level 3BD|2BA Beautiful view of the White River Valley! spring rights and creek. Only 3 miles from home with a great floor plan, spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, $350,000. town. $1,100,000. recessed lighting, walkout dining and a large easy keep yard. Enjoy 540 5th St. Fixer-upper on two lots, built VACANT LAND central A/C in the summers...... $220,000 in 1903 within two blocks of downtown Vacant lot – 1176 Main St. Reduced to 2534 E. Main St - A spectacular 4BD|2BA home located on 15±ac NEW Sweet Meeker. Beautiful trees. $90,000. SOLD! $19,500 w/irrigation water, roller sprinklers & livestock barn...... $480,000 1511 La Mesa Cir. 5 acres vacant land in Cross L Estates – RURAL RESIDENTIAL Mallari Arnold - Associate Broker Alex Plumb - Owner/Broker 1083 Boulder Dr., Craig - Wilderness Realtor Owned, Owner Financing. $56,000. Sanderson Hills Lots – Great building 970-420-0585 970-420-8076 Home' is Ranch cabin, turnkey. $157,000. sites! REDUCED! $28,000/ea. [email protected] [email protected] RANCHES COMMERCIAL Your Trusted Source for Anything and Everything Real Estate NEW! Ranch with lots of irrigation water, NEW! 680 Water St., Meeker – 19 Unit waiting meadows, gravel, pond and White River Apartment Complex that is approved for frontage west of Meeker. Call for details! condominiums. 4 Lots with storage units, NEW! 10,225 steel shop building with 14’ common areas and park with access to the OH Doors on 25.185 acres west of Meeker. White River. $1,200,000. Could be a part of great shop house. Has 975 Market St. – Commercial Property for you! well water. Call for details... located on prime corner location on Ranch for sale on Strawberry Creek - Highway 13. $200,000. Adjoins BLM, some alfalfa and oat fields, Commercial Building on Highway 13 home workshop, new large metal building, going through Meeker with 4 lots. Very barn and arena. Great location and out- nice building, fenced-in area in back, small standing views! Realtor owned. 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