May 22, 2014 - Herald Times
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May 22, 2014 - Herald Times
SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 R I O B L A N C O Herald Times Happy Memorial Day: For those who died Volume 129, Number 41 May 22, 2014 theheraldtimes.com Contract renewals... The Meeker School Board approved the contracts to retain all three school principals for the 2014-15 school year. MHS Principal Kim Ibach’s contract was extended on a 6-1 vote with Bud Ridings the sole member to oppose. Barone Middle School Principal Jim Hanks and Meeker Elementary School Jason Hightower had their contracts renewed on a 7-0 vote. The board also hired a full-time band instructor for MHS and BMS, an MHS Spanish instructor and a first- and a third-grade instructor for the elementary school. There were no resignations and Becky Hughes was transferred from first grade to elementary school physical education instructor. Glacier Bancorp buys First National Bank of the Rockies Special to the Herald Times KALISPELL, MONTANA I Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBCI) last week announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire First National Bank of the Rockies (FNBR), a community bank based in Grand Junction, Colorado. The acquisition marks Glacier’s 15th acquisition since 2000 and its third announced transaction in the past 15 months. FNBR provides community banking services to individuals and businesses in northwestern Colorado with 10 banking offices MHS Drama Club presents FAME shows located in Grand Junction, Steamboat Springs, Meeker, Rangely, Craig, Hayden and Oak Creek. As of March 31, the bank had total assets of $343 million, gross loans of $132 million and total deposits of $305 million. The boards of Glacier and FNBR Holding Corporation (FNBR’s holding company) unanimously approved the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions of closing. The transaction provides for the payment to FNBR Holding Corporation shareholders of $16.3 million in cash and 555,733 shares of Glacier common stock. Based on the closing price of $25.06 for Glacier shares on May 8, the transaction would result in an a aggregate value of $30.3 million. As of March 31, FNBR Holding Corp. had consolidated tangible equity of $32.7 million. Upon closing of the transaction, which is anticipated to take place in the third quarter, FNBR will be merged into Glacier Bank and become part of the Bank of the San Juans banking division. “We are excited to be adding First National Bank of the Rockies to the Glacier family of banks,” stated Mick Blodnick, Glacier’s president and chief executive officer. “This combination allows us to continue to expand in Colorado’s Western Slope, a very attractive market we have targeted for continued expansion. FNBR brings to us a sizable community bank with a long history of serving northwestern Colorado. “The region offers attractive long-term growth prospects with a solid economic base of energy, agriculture, tourism, mining and healthcare.” Blodnick added, “FNBR serves the region well, with respect- Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I The Meeker High School Drama Club and International Thespian Society Troupe 1284 will present the Broadway Musical “FAME” in the Meeker High School auditorium Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. after opening their run with the first production on Wednesday night. “FAME” is based on the popular 1970s television and motion picture series about a New York City high school for the performing arts. It follows the lives and career aspirations of the teen-aged students who follow various career tracks in music, dance, acting and similar pursuits. The challenges of a performing arts career include strong competitions for leading roles and key positions in those career pursuits, the heartbreak of losing a coveted role or starring position and the joy and exultation of landing a key role. The performance highlights the humor of the faculty members and students and the colorful personalities and emotions of the talented students who aspire to very competitive performing arts professions. FAME tells the story of several students including fame-obsessed Carmen (played by Mariah Jensen), ambitious actress Serena (McKenna Kummer), wisecracking comedian Joe (Bruno Juarez), quiet saintly violinist Schlomo (J.C. Henderson) and “talented but dyslexic” dancer Trysha (Stephanie Joos), and other cast members. Also part of the cast are Mabel (Ohana Mataia), Grace (Morgan Robb), Iris (Hailey Simonsen), Miss Esther (Aly Ridings), Miss Greta RENEE HARDEN A roustabout crew hired by WPX Energy finished most of the 4-H pen rebuild project in Rangely in just over a week. On Wednesday, the building frame was in place. By Sunday afternoon, the building was complete, replacing the old pen, which was severely damaged in a fire on May 5. Repairs nearly completed after 4-H pen electrical fire By HEATHER ZADRA Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I In just over a week, workers have nearly completed rebuilding the 4-H pen that burned in an electrical fire May 5, killing several 4-H project pigs and severely damaging the structure. A roustabout crew hired by WPX Energy has replaced wood framing, added a tin roof and siding, hung gutters, placed wire and boards between pens and tilled new sand into the pens, 4-H coordinator Jayda Lewis said this week. She hopes the second phase of construction, an addition to the pen’s east end, will begin soon, with electrical work scheduled for August, after animals have gone to the county fair. Who will add to the building and wire the electricity has not been determined. Some pigs have already settled into their new homes with others scheduled to arrive soon. “I’m speechless at how fast it came together,” Lewis said of the construction work, which she initially estimated would take a month or more to complete. “I didn’t expect it (to be finished) until the end of June, beginning of July. Families are excited; they’re telling me how much they appreciate everyone’s help.” Kris Denny, whose 14-year-old daughter, Klaire, lost her pig in the fire, can speak to that firsthand. “I just couldn’t believe it; so many people have supported the group,” Denny said. “The response has been so awesome for these kids. It was a tragedy, but it … really showed me, ‘Wow, people are just great.’” Dozens of individual and business donors have contributed to the rebuilding effort, from donating funds for new pigs and supplies to sending gift cards to help with expenses. Lewis said approximately half of the children’s project supplies are now covered, with additional funding still needed for those and construction material costs. The group continues to accept donations at the Rangely 4-H Council Office in the Rio Blanco County Annex Building, at First National Bank of the Rockies or at donation jars located in local businesses. For more information, contact Lewis at 970-878-9499. ed management, strong customer relationships and an excellent core deposit base.” Blodnick also noted that the transaction will be immediately accretive to Glacier’s earnings per share and tangible book value per share. Pete Waller, chairman, president and CEO of FNBR, commented, “We are excited to join the Glacier family of banks. FNBR’s 110-year legacy in western Colorado has molded strong ties with our customers and the communities in which we serve. “Consumers in western Colorado will benefit from the expanded products, services, and lending capabilities that our affiliation with Glacier will bring,” he said. “Our management and staff look forward to the new growth opportunities that are sure to result from the combination.” Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is a regional bank holding company providing commercial banking services in 72 communities in Montana, Idaho, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Colorado. It is headquartered in Kalispell, Montana. By SEAN McMAHON [email protected] gible work force of 4,560 workers and an active workforce of 4,319. There were 241 unemployed in Rio Blanco County in July and the county had an unemployment rate of 5.3 percent. In April 2013, Rio Blanco had an eligible work force of 4,178 with 3,939 active workers. There were 239 unemployed and the county had an unemployment rate of 5.7 percent. According to the survey of households statewide, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths of a percentage point in April to 6.0 percent. The last time the Colorado unemployment rate was 6.0 percent or lower was November 2008, when the rate was 5.7 percent. The number of people participating in the labor force increased 8,900 over the month and the number of people reporting themselves as employed increased 14,400. The larger increase in total employment than in the labor force caused the number of unemployed workers to decrease 5,600 and the Unemployment on the decrease in recent months in the county RBC I The unemployment rate in Rio Blanco County in April has fallen in the last two months, and the total number is more than 1 percent below the rate from one year ago. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reports that statewide, non-farm payroll jobs increased by 13,900 over the month from March to April to 2,438,100 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased by 13,300 jobs and government increased by 600. Colorado has had 30 consecutive months of payroll job gains. The April state unemployment rate was 5.6 percent compared to 6.6 percent in March of this year and April 2013. In April this year, Rio Blanco County had an eligible labor force of 4,563 workers and a total workforce of 4,372 employees. It had 191 unemployed and carried an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. In March, Rio Blanco had an eli- See COUNTY, Page 8A GRACIE ... County to receive more mineral tax funds See FAME, Page 2A Special to the Herald Times PARACHUTE I The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is pleased to report that the Rio Blanco County and several municipalities within the county will be receiving additional federal mineral lease (FML) funds from the State of Colorado, as part of Senate Bill 14106, signed by Gov. John WEATHER Hickenlooper in late March. The bill provided for the immediate distribution of more than $4.2 million to local governments from the Local Government Permanent Fund, a slush fund established in 2009 from Federal Mineral Lease monies, and intended to be distributed to local governments impacted by federal mineral development. While the fund had been raided by Saturday: 70s/40s Sunny COMING SOON! Pick one up FREE the General Assembly in years past, City of Grand Junction revenue supervisor Elizabeth Tice-Janda discovered that last year the fund contained an undistributed $3.8 million, even though conditions had been met for distributing the money. Tice-Janda approached AGNC with the information, and the association immediately took steps to get the funds released, along with amounts CALL TODAY! Call 878-4017 or 675-5033 to place your advertisement in this year’s guide now! ##calendar of events## ##rangely area information## ##meeker area information## that had accumulated since that time. Rio Blanco County is one of the top 3 beneficiaries of the effort, and is receiving $375,161.19; the City of Rangely is right behind, receiving $248,138.12; the Town of Meeker is slated to receive $153,084.58; while Dinosaur gets $6,613.59. For more information, contact AGNC Executive Director Scott McInnis at 970-285-7630 Sunday: 70s/40s Cloudy ADVERTISE HERE! 1-866-628-3532 1-866 6-628-3532 Main 654 M ain SSt. t. M eeker err, C O Meeker, CO www.stratanetworks.com w ww.sstratanetworks.com Web Hosting W eb Hos tin Wireless Phone Service vice SEAN MCMAHON Gracie, a black yorkie-poo, is panting heavily after chasing her stuffed raccoon, left, to all corners of Meeker Town Park on Saturday while the wind was light and the sky was overcast. Beside Gracie, the town park was filled with canines and their owners, getting in some running and sniffing time without many worries. Mobile Internet High H igh Speed IInternet nternet 675.5033 or 878.4017 Thousands of potential customers could be reading your ad today! 2A COMMUNITY Busy week scheduled ALL SAFE NOW ... for MHS, MES students Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I There are a number of activities in the next week involving students from Meeker High School and Meeker Elementary School. The week kicks off tonight with the Meeker High School Art Show, which began Wednesday evening and runs through tonight at the Meeker Elementary School Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Also this evening at Meeker Elementary School, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, will be Future Scientists Night 2014. Future Scientists Night is an opportunity for our young scientists to share experiments or demonstration they have created at home and in school, and to learn more about the amazing world of scientists. The projects will be on display this evening and Friday in the elementary school cafeteria. There will also be the Meeker High School Coffeehouse on Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium. The event will showcase art students’ talents and the works of selected student will be on display. Rangely, Meeker and Dinosaur get DOLA grants Special to the Herald Times RBC I Mike Samson, chairman of The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, and Jeff Eskelson, AGNC vice chairman and Rio Blanco County commissioner, are pleased to announce that through AGNC’s $50,000 mini-grant program awarded from state Department Of Local Affairs (DOLA), a $3,750 grant on behalf of the Town of Meeker, a $3,750 grant on behalf of the Town of Rangely and a $5,000 grant on behalf of the Town of Dinosaur were approved by the AGNC committee. Meeker’s $3,750 grant will be used to help replace the track at Meeker High School; Rangely will use its grant to construct a military veterans memorial and adjacent walkways, and Dinosaur will utilize their grant for town hall and cemetery beautification. Eskelson says he is certain that these projects will have positive impacts on their communities and he looks forward to their completion. For more information, please contact AGNC Executive Director Scott McInnis at 970-285-7630. FAME: Friday and Saturday Continued from Page 1A (Brittany Smith), Mrs. Myers (Jamie McLaughlin), Scheinkopf (Collin Keeler), Nick (Sam Baylie) Goodman (Layton Bair) and the Student Ensemble (Lisa Lombardi, Delenn Mobley, Kendra Nelsen, Kinzey Burke, Reese Pertile, Madeline Amack, Christian Gomez and Halle Ahrens). Director is Kim Kendall. FAME is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. The performance is also hilarious in highlighting the humor of the faculty members and students and the colorful personalities and emotions that accompany the gifted and talented students. For more information, contact Meeker High School at 970-8789070. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 Less than two weeks ago, the home on this Meeker town lot at 1189 Park St. had been set up for demolition as “substantially radioactive” uranium ore was found in a coffee can just inside the front door and in an isolated area of the backyard (back right in photo). With the involvement of the Fred Johnson family, the Meeker Police Department, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado State Police, the Rio Blanco County Environmental Services Department and the Environmental Protection Agency, the home has been demolished, all uranium ore and tainted property and soil have been removed, and the property has been declared “safe” and free of any contamination. Meeker Workforce Center plays a major role in state youth employment program SEAN MCMAHON Special to the Herald Times RBC I Each year, Colorado’s longest running and most successful youth employment program helps thousands of young people prepare for the uncharted territory of a first summer job. Since 1981, the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt program has connected high school and college students with Colorado employers willing to give them a chance to learn, put skills to use and see firsthand how a business operates. “The program has a proven track record,” says Department of Labor and Employment Executive Director Ellen Golombek. “The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt has assisted more than half a million teens in the last three decades and this summer, professionals at our Meeker Workforce Center are ready to work with another generation of young job seekers.” As much as it is an employment program, with a wealth of job openings geared toward youth, the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt is also a training program. Meeker Workforce Center staff know that getting a summer job takes initiative but getting the job is only half the story. There are a lot of things a young person needs to learn in order to be successful, and the Meeker Workforce Center provides assistance in résumé writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies to help young people gain a competitive edge in their job hunt. The staff’s commitment is to teach the youngest job seekers how to be successful, how to establish a solid work ethic and how to build the groundwork to their future careers. Community-minded businesses are the real lifeblood of the program. “The best employers understand that giving a young person a summer job is an investment in tomorrow’s workforce,” Golombek said. “It’s one thing to tell young people about the value of knowing how to spell or do simple math, but it’s something else for them to recognize how important it is to get it right when they’re preparing a letter for work or having to make change. It makes the classroom learning real.” Employers can’t teach their summer job workers everything, of course, but opening the door to the world of work can be a valuable companion piece to what they’ve learned in school. It adds a unique element to the mix not usually found in a classroom. A summer job helps a young person prepare for the challenges they will face in the years ahead. It is an experience that gives young people a chance to apply classroom and textbook learning to real-world situations. For young people who are comfortable in marketing themselves to employers or want to do a self-directed job search, the Meeker Workforce Centers offer an online job bank called Connecting Colorado (www.connectingcolorado.com). Registration at the website is quick and easy to use, and Connecting Colorado has a listing of job opportunities for all job seekers including those who are making their first foray into the job market. For teens who would like some help in their job search and for employers who would like more information about the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt, staff at the Meeker Workforce Center are ready to assist. The Meeker Workforce Center is at 345 Market St. and can be reached at 878-4211. Ru Run un Forr Your You urr Liffe 5K T-shir Life T hirt T-shirt hirtt Artt Contest Art Co ontest COURTESY PHOTO The production of FAME begins Friday and continues Saturday at Meeker High School. Members of the Meeker High School Drama Club will play the featured roles. T REWT A RD ING C A MO B M RE I L COMMUNIT Y L ADDER. NOW is your chance to become a part of an important community board. THERE IS A VACANT SEAT ON THE RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. Please submit a letter BY NOON ON JUNE 2, 2014 stating why you would like to become a part of the Fire Protection board. Mail letters to PO Box 737, Meeker, CO 81641 or drop them by 236 7th St. in Meeker. Call 878-3443 for more information! Want W nt yourr artwork ork k on the he Annual nual Run un Forr Your Life 5K K T-shirt? rt? Submit mit your artwork twork at the he er Recreation ion Centerr by Meeker ting will begin egin June 2. Public voting June 5! ERBM Recreation reation & Park District 'LVWULFW 2IÀFHV ORFDWHG DW D Meeker Recreation Center er 8WH 5RDG 0HHNHU &2 & (970)878-3403 970)878-3403 eekerRecDistrict.com om www.MeekerRecDistrict.com NEWS 3A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 Meeker Investment Group celebrates 20th anniversary Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I The Meeker Investment Group (MIG) met at Kilowatt Corner earlier this month for the group’s annual report and to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary. The first meeting of the MIG was held May 16, 1994. The club was formed by Connie Hughes for the purpose of learning how to invest. There are still three charter members among the 16 members, who include Geraldine Camera, Bonita L. Carden, Martha Elaine Cole, Leota 20 YEARS ... Cook, Carol Hamilton,Florence Hazelaker, Connie Hughes, Michele Morgan, Melinda Parker, Artie Parr, Ellen Reichert, Ethel Starbuck, Carolyn Sullivan, Jana K. Whitaker and Sally Wilson. The meeting was held with Blaine Franklin, the group broker and advisor. MIG celebrated 20 years of investing, education, managing investment portfolios and socializing. The club was also recognized by the National Association of Investors Corp. for the 20 successful years. Members of the Meeker Investment Group met at Kilowatt Korner recently to celebrate their 20 years in existence. In the back row, from left are: Carol Hamilton, Melinda Parker, Jana K. Whitaker, broker and advisor Blaine Franklin, Ellen Reichert, Michele Morgan and Martha Elaine Cole. In the front row, from left, are members Bonita L. Carden, Leota Cook, Florence Hazelbaker, Connie Hughes and Sally Wilson. Members not present were Geraldine Camera, Artie Parr, Ethel Starbuck and Carolyn Sullivan. NRCS reminds ranchers and farmers of new wetlands rules Special to the Herald Times RBC I Tiffany Jehorek, the district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Meeker reminds area ranchers and farmers that the new Farm Bill has established changes relative to wetlands in Rio Blanco County. Feb. 7 was the new wetland conversion trigger date. Wetlands converted prior to that date are not subject to the wetland compliance provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 (the Act) for PS eligibility. (This does not apply to benefits for existing covered programs, or if they become new participants in any other programs.) Producers new to compliance due to crop insurance recoupling who need technical assistance are to receive priority for technical assistance. HEL: Producers new to compliance have five years to develop and implement a plan, and two years to implement a conservation system if they are currently out of compliance. Wetlands: Producers who convert a wetland after Feb. 7 have two years to mitigate a converted wetland if they are subject to the Act for the first time. For PS purposes, a producer can choose to make a “payment in lieu” contribution for conversions of less than five acres, equal to 150 percent of the cost of mitigating the converted wetland, verses restoring the converted wetland. Producers who have filed a request for determination cannot be found ineligible for the PS while waiting for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to evaluate their compliance determination or certification. Annual compliance certification for crop insurance purposes will be coordinated between the Farm Service Agency, NRCS and the Risk Management Agency to avoid the duplication of paperwork and allow use of the existing compliance tracking systems. For those currently in compliance with the conservation compliance provisions, there should be no perceptible change in the certifications required to receive the PS. In other developments, no later than Nov. 1 of each year, the NRCS will be required to submit a report to Congress detailing national HEL and wetland determination progress and backlog. The USDA is mandated to operate or work with third parties to operate a wetland mitigation banking program. The USDA is no longer required to be the easement holder for mitigation banks. History Colorado set to be in Meeker on May 28 MEEKER I History Colorado will be in Meeker on Wednesday at Mountain Valley Bank for a roundtable presentation on the state historical fund and to recognize the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) hall’s (now Mountain Valley Bank) recognition on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Meeker has also been nominated for consideration as a national historic district after an extensive review by History Colorado in June 2013. This nomination will also be discussed at this meeting. Organizers are asking town residents to attend this presentation, which could positively impact the future of the downtown area. The History Colorado State Historical Fund supports community heritage through tangible and highly visible historic preservation projects for direct and demonstrable public benefit. Since its inception, the State Historical Fund has awarded 4,064 grants totaling more than $262 million to projects in all 64 counties. SEAN MCMAHON 6 oz. Western Family Pitted Olives 99¢ 32 oz. Assorted Drinks GATORADE BEANS 79¢ 2 $4 2 $4 $ 49 3 $ 99 7 $ 99 5 $ 29 2 99¢ for ................................................ 16 oz. Pace Salsa or PICANTE SAUCE ................ 10 oz. A-1 STEAK SAUCE for .............................. 28-31 oz. 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Congratulations to graduates and Meeker DI competitors ver the next two weeks, Meeker and Rangely high schools will also be turning out Class of 2014 graduates, and this is another moment in a teen’s life that all friends, families and neighbors should be proud of them and for them. High school now is not a walk in the park — if it ever was. There are new teaching methods, new technologies and new challenges that we older students never had to face. Not to mention the social pressures. Congratulations, grads. You deserve the accolades. Once again, however, your work is not done. Now it is your decision — whether you continue on into higher education, join the military or join the working stiffs out here — to take charge of your own life. Only you know what is best for you and which trail you wish to follow. A college education can’t be beat, but it isn’t the answer for everyone. The average income skyrockets for those who get an associate’s (two year) degree over a high school or GED alone and then increases again sharply for each step after the associate’s degree — a bachelor’s (four year) degree, a master’s degree and a doctorate. Last week, a national survey stated that the average lifetime income for a person with a doctorate is approximately $900,000 higher than a person with a high school degree or GED. What the student needs to decide is what they really want to do after high school. It sounds easy, but it isn’t. What they need to decide is what long trail to follow toward retirement. If they are going to remain in the family business, a college degree may not be necessary. But there are still benefits to be gained from going to college to learn about marketing or some related agriculture education for those who plan to be farmers or ranchers. When you graduates decide what ############# # VERNAL CINEMA # Now Showing # # Fri. & Sat. 7:00 & 8:45 • Sun.-Thurs. 7:00 pm Only # # # # # R # # # CINEMA 5 # # # Now Showing # # # Animated RIO 2 • G # Mon.-Sun. 4:20 Only • Sat. 1:45pm # # # Now Showing # THE OTHER WOMAN • PG-13 # # Mon.-Sun. 4:10, 7:00 & 9pm • Sat. 1:15pm # # # Now Showing # HEAVEN IS FOR REAL • PG # # Mon.-Sun. 4:30, 7:20 & 9:15 • Sat. 2:00pm # # # Now Showing # # LEGENDS OF OZ • PG # Mon.-Sun. 3:50, 6:50, 8:40 • Sat. 1:00pm # # # Now Showing # AMAZING SPIDERMAN • PG-13 # # Mon.-Sun. 4:00 & 7:00 • Sat. 1:30pm ~ 2D # # # Mon.-Sun. 7:10 Only ~ 3D # # Evening Ticket Prices Matinee Prices # # Note: ALL 3-D movies will have a $1 surcharge —————————— # DRIVE IN SEASON IS COMING! # # More info.: www.vernalcinemas.com # # 435-789-6139 # ############# NEIGHBORS it is you want to do, the next step is to find out what is required to get there. If you want to be a marine biologist, an English teacher, a priest or preacher or an engineer, then college will be a necessity. If you want to be a college administrator or move up the ladder in the corporate world, an advanced degree like a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or doctorate will be a great move. There are also classes that will help a student who wants to become a secretary, a bookkeeper, a dental hygienist (which can pay really well), a maintenance person or an auto repair specialist. Even an auto mechanic is going to need certifications, which can be attained at some community colleges in the country. Are degrees needed for all of these things? No. Just some classes to teach you the advanced basics of whatever job you want — and classes that will often put you out there ahead of other job candidates. In auto mechanics, you can get all 12 auto ASE repair certifications and combine those with an associate’s degree, depending on the college. I would say that to obtain a college degree has never been easier. There are local classes through a community college nearby. There are online classes in which a student almost anywhere can graduate from any major institution of higher learning without ever leaving the confines of their home computer rooms. And there are the college campuses for students who live close by or for students who wish to purse the on-campus college life. No one situation is a fit-all mold. It will take some research, but if you can match up with the right technical college, in-state university, online university or set sail across the country to another college or university, your education will fit you like a glove and last you for the rest of your lifetime. While I do believe that obtaining a college degree has never been easier, I must also add that it has never been more expensive. This has always been a problem. A major part of the eduction puzzle is the cost of college. Obviously, it should be cheapest at a trade or community college like Colorado Northwestern Community College, more expensive at a state university, ranging in size from the small universities like Colorado Mesa University, followed by the major universities like the University of Colorado in Boulder or Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Then, for those who can afford it, there are the schools like Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, Stanford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UCLA. The cost can run from a bargain to a blowout. But there are also scholarships, federal student loans and Pell grants that help ease the pain and the cost. But not enough can be said about the importance of doing what makes you happy and what pays the bills. Regardless of which direction you go, make certain that it is something you enjoy and can look forward to working at for possibly up to 40 or 50 years. Nothing can be worse than being down the road 10 or 20 years and deciding that what you are doing is not fun, not satisfying and driving you crazy (or to drink). Please take the time to decide your future. You are the one who is going to have to live that life. Baron Pierre de Cubertin of France, the founder of the modern Olympic games and the International Olympic Committee, established the motto of the games to be: Citius, Altius, Fortius, which means faster, higher, stronger. But more important was the Olympic Creed he coined: “The most important thing is not to win, but to have taken part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” Well stated. Such it is with three Destination Imagination teams from Meeker heading to the global competition this week competing most likely against hundreds (if not thousands) of teams from more than 100 nations. Special to the Herald Times aging visitors to “know before you go” as the first line of defense. Many areas on forests throughout the White River National Forest are still inaccessible due to late-season snow and rain. Know the weather forecast, road conditions, fire restrictions and what to expect before arriving at a destination. Below are some potential hazards for which to be aware this season: The mountain pine beetle and spruce beetle continue to kill pine and spruce trees, leaving behind dead, dying and potentially dangerous tree stands. The U.S. Forest Service is continuing to remove these trees from developed recreation sites, but there are many non-developed or minimally developed areas where they are still standing. Dead trees can fall at any time, so don’t camp or park near them, and keep away during strong winds. Wildfires can start at any time. A careless cigarette or unattended campfire can start a wildfire. As conditions change, some national forests may be under fire restrictions. Check with local U.S. Forest Service offices before embarking on a trip to the forest. Heavy snowpack along the Continental Divide in Colorado has extended winter recreation, but increased avalanche danger. Check snow and avalanche conditions before venturing into the back country. Due to high run off, late-season snow and wet conditions, some recreation areas or roads may remain closed later than usual. Saturated soils also have the potential to cause landslides and road slumping. Be prepared to turn around when slides have crossed roads or roads have eroded away. Flash floods can occur at any time, even if you don’t see any rain. Check the forecast before you head out and be extra cautious when camping near stream bottoms or low-lying areas. Ten helpful safety tips to remember: 1. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid dense patches of dead beetlekilled trees; they can fall anywhere, anytime and without warning. 2. Stay out of the forests when there are high winds. Strong winds blow down trees. If you’re already in the forest, find a clearing that’s out of reach of any trees that could fall. Check the forecast before you head out. 3. Place your tent and park your vehicle in areas that can’t be hit by a falling tree. 4. Make camp before dark, and never hike or camp alone without telling someone your itinerary. 5. Bring an ax or chainsaw with you in case you become trapped along a road by a fallen tree. Know alternative routes out in case of landslide or road failure. 6. Don’t completely rely on your Big D’s Pumping, C&J Field Services, Moody Construction and Sons, Sam Tolley, Gail and Bill Palmer, Cal Ranch of Vernal, Murdoch’s of Craig, Tractor Supply Co. of Grand Junction and Roxie Long. Thank you for all you have done! Jayda Lewis Coordinator Rangely 4-H Council Rangely ing to help raise money for the Meeker dog pound’s spay and neuter fund. We have been given permission to put jars that say “Pennies for Puppies” in stores and restaurants around Meeker. Deana and I want to thank all of those generous store owners for letting us put our jars in their businesses. We also want to thank all the people who donate or who have donated. So far, we have collected $210.32. We will keep collecting until the end of Range Call. Please visit us at our booth at Meekerpalooza. Hope to see you there! Kate Lockwood Deana Wood On behalf of Pennies for Puppies Meeker RBC I With Memorial Day this coming weekend, thousands of travelers are getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season. As people are getting tents and gear ready, the U.S. Forest Service encourages the public to be safe when enjoying their national forests. “The White River National Forest offers more than 2,500 miles of trails, 50 campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps and other developed recreation sites, and more than 12 million people visit this forest every year,” said Scott Fitzwilliams, forest supervisor for the White River National Forest. Most forest visitors enjoy the forests without incident, but there are always potential dangers involved with outdoor recreation. Part of enjoying the outdoors is understanding those hazards and knowing what to do to stay safe. The U.S. Forest Service is encour- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for help with 4-H pig pen blaze Dear Editor: Two weeks after the Rangely 4-H pen fire, we can’t thank enough the individuals and businesses who have poured their hearts into helping this organization and its kids rebuild! We are beyond grateful to the fol- WE SALUTE YOU Best thoughts are of our nation’s deceased service men and women. Have a great Memorial Day! lowing for their work, time and financial help: WPX Energy and its roustabout crew, with special thanks to Paul Fortunato; Debbie Smith and Anne Urie; all of our wonderful 4-H parents, kids and supporters, including those who have given to the FNBR account and local donation jars; Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Department, with special thanks to Shane Brady, Stan Rasmussen, and Gary Smith; Rio Blanco County Undersheriff Mike Joos; and Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jon Hill and his wife, Fran. Special thanks also go to: The Rangely Police Department, Heritage Building and Home Center, Rangely True Value, The Rangely Elks Club, Trying to spay and neuter dogs Dear Editor: We are Katie Lockwood and Deana Wood of Meeker. We are try- See FORESTS, Page 5A Read us online @ theheraldtimes.com RANGELY WEST THEATRE 970-878-9870 517 Park Avenue Meeker, CO MEEKER School Lunch Menu RANGELY School Lunch Menu WEEK OF MAY 26-30, 2014 WEEK OF MAY 26-29, 2014 Mon. May 26 - Chef Salad, Assorted Crackers, Juice, Cookie Tues. May 27 - Cowgirl Beef Stew, Roll, Seasonal Fruit Wed. May 28 - Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Fruit Cocktail Mon. May 26 - Memorial Day — NO SCHOOL! Tues. May 27 - Hamburger, Veggie Sticks, Chips, Apple, Fruit & Salad Bar, Milk or Water Wed. May 29 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL — Have a great summer! May 30 - Sack Lunch — Have a great Summer! The Rio Blanco County lunch menus are sponsored by: R I O B L A N C !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! 29 E. Victory Way • Craig • 824-2000 ! ! C inema 1 : Now Showing ! ! ! ! Mon.-Thurs. 7pm • Fri.-Sat. 7pm & 9:30 • Sun. 4 & 7pm ! ! ! ! C inema 2: Starts Friday ! ! X-MEN • PG-13 ! ! 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Whether a sanitary worker, a forest ranger, a heavy equipment operator, a scientist, a kitchen worker or a business worker with sights on the governor’s mansion, check you passion, educate yourself to carry out whatever the job needs are, then become the very best you can be. These teams from Meeker Elementary School have already conquered at the local, regional, district and national levels and are getting ready to fight well at the globals. The kids are already winners. The kids already deserve vast congratulations to have reached the world stage. Whether they finish first, 20th or 50th at globals, we all know that countless hours turned in by the teams’ advisors and the students themselves have demonstrated their willingness to compete and to have fought well. Best of luck on your journey. Sherman Romney READY MIX CONCRETE • ROCK, SAND, GRAVEL YOU PICK UP OR WE CAN DELIVER CUSTOM CRUSHING • FREE QUOTE BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF MEEKER Steve Baker • 970-326-7356 FREE cy t p u r k n Ba Consultations Craig Office 415 W. Victory Way 824-0257 We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. O By SEAN McMAHON [email protected] OPINION 5A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 Bob Amick, Sandy Bradfield come from long-term pioneer clan — Serving as the Rio Blanco County Pioneer’s Association co-presidents — By HALLIE BLUNT Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I In 1879, the White River Utes rebelled against tyrannical Indian agent Nathan Meeker in the last major Native American uprising at the Ute Agency in Powell Park, and the concurrent Battle of Milk Creek with U.S. Army troops. The Utes were evicted from Western Colorado in 1881 by an act of Congress. As the area became an official county, pioneers came to the White River Valley in search of new land in the wilderness. They were drawn by some beckoning finger of hope, by some belief in an ideal, by some vision of a better kind of life. A bridge was finally built across the White River near what was White River City. There are many stories of the families that traveled to this area, where the Ute Indians dwelt for so many years. These pioneer families had to be tough, perseverant, have ingenuity and, of course, have the will to survive. Such was the case of the family of Bob Amick and his sister, Sandy Bradfield. The two are fourth-generation pioneers and co-presidents of the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association’s 102nd annual Old Timer’s reunion. Bob and Sandy’s great-aunt, Mary Delaney Oldland, wrote about the family’s history in early 1952 in a story published in the Colorado Magazine titled “Sixty-seven years in the White River Valley.” It is remarkable to imagine the life of these courageous people whose story began in 1884, when James Durkin, Mary’s uncle, and James McAndrews rode into the White River valley from Leadville and Alma. Durkin staked a claim below the junction of the Piceance Creek and the White River, and McAndrews staked his claim in the area later named McAndrews Gulch and Crooked Wash Gulch. The two men returned to Alma with rave reviews of the beautiful White River Valley and persuaded Mary’s father, John Delaney, with his wife Sarah and their five children to move to the ranch. John purchased 25 cattle, some horses, two wagons and went west. The family traveled for days, riding Above is the old Watson Store, later the A. Oldland and Co. building in 1887 and later the building was occupied by the Independence Lumber Co. at the 5th and Main streets in Meeker. COURTESY PHOTOS Mary Delaney Oldland and Ambrose Oldland pose for a celebratory event. The Oldlands have left their impression in the Meeker area, including being Bob Amick and and Sandy Bradfield’s great aunt and uncle. Mary Delaney Oldland wrote about the family’s history in early 1952 in a story published in Colorado Magazine titled “Sixty-seven years in the White River Valley.” their horses and keeping the cattle together, but allowing them to graze along the way. They could only go eight miles per day in the latter part of the trip due to sore feet and lazy cattle. They finally arrived at the mountains, where they were on narrow trails high above growing communities. They arrived in Glenwood Springs, and, as fate would have it, the young man working the ferry to cross the Colorado River was J.D. Amick. He, too, settled in the White River valley and, 45 years later, his youngest son, Morris, married FORESTS: Be cautious 9. Store food in bear-resistant containers, locked vehicles or tied 10 feet up in a tree away from camp, and never feed wildlife. 10. Always tell someone where you are going and when you intend to return. Within the Forest Service, safety is our No. 1 priority for visitors and employees. Be safe this season and enjoy your national forests and grasslands. Continued from Page 4A cellphone for safety. There is limited or no cellphone coverage in many areas of your national forests. 7. Avoid low-lying areas or drainages during thunderstorms. A flash flood can occur even if the storm is miles away. 8. Build fires in fire rings or in developed camp sites, and never leave a camp fire unattended...ever! Correction MEEKER I It was incorrectly edited in the May 15 edition of the Herald Times that Meeker School District’s negative factor will still be more than $5,000 next year. That figure should have read in excess of $500,000. The Herald Times regrets the error. R I O B L A N C O Herald Times SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 592 Main Street, Upstairs Box 720 Meeker, Colorado 81641 970-878-4017 970-878-4016 fax Rangely, Colorado 81648 970-675-5033 — PUBLISHER — Mitch Bettis ~ [email protected] , EDITOR , Sean McMahon ~ [email protected] , NEWS DEPARTMENT , Niki Turner ~ [email protected] U.S. Postal Service #338-020. Periodicals class postage is paid at Meeker, Colorado 81641. Postmaster: send change of addresses to P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641-0720 © 2014 Freeman Publications, Inc. Elizabeth Delaney (Sandy and Bob’s mother and Mary’s niece). From Glenwood Springs, the family went on to Piceance Creek and finally arrived at the ranch they would call home. The family members were always generous and accommodating to people passing by. In fact, one visitor was the Ute Chief Colorow. On his first visit, he was bloody to his elbows and held up one finger meaning one dollar. He had a deer he had killed and Mary’s mother, Sarah, was glad to pay the dollar for the meat. Some Indian women also brought a nanny goat and two kid goats as well as a white lamb as gifts. They developed a great friendship and respect for one another. In time, John Delaney acquired a ranch of his own, five miles west of the Durkin Homestead. The winter of 1885 was remembered by many for its terrible cold and huge amounts of snow. It is believed that half the cattle in the valley died. In 1887, settlers were warned of the Ute Indians being on the warpath as they had never given up the rights to the 16 million acres of land they inhabited for many centuries that had been granted to them by the Treaty of 1868. But by that time the pioneers had settled in. Ambrose Oldland built a store in White River City, and others soon built a saloon, a restaurant, a brick yard and several cabins. Oldland had come west from England, and he, John Delaney and George Howard were the first school directors of the White River School. Vera Lowe was the teacher, and 15 children attended school in the first year. In 1891, Ambrose Oldland married Mary Delaney. Ambrose was the county commissioner and a good businessman. In 1895, he knew that White River City was on its way out, so he bought the Watson Mercantile Co. in Meeker and moved to town, where he MEEKER READY MIX CONCRETE 878-3671 Fresh • Local Competitive founded the A. Oldland & Co. store that was first located where the current public library sets. He later purchased the Hugus Building where the store served the White River valley for more than 70 years. During the Great Depression, Ambrose and Mary sustained many area ranchers and residents by giving them credit to buy food, clothing and hardware for ranching and business, much of which was never repaid. Mary wrote, “Time has justified the faith of the pioneers and proved the wisdom of their enterprises. It was an age that had a marked effect upon men’s lives and, in essence, should be handed down to posterity.” Anyone who has taken the time to speak with Bob Amick or Sandy Bradfield knows they are an intelligent set of siblings. Sandy went to Colorado State University before finishing her nursing degree at Colorado Mesa University. She worked as an R.N., and as a director of nursing at Pioneers Hospital for approximately 35 years, and at Rangely’s hospital for 14 years. Bob was graduated From the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) with a degree in political science and minor in in education, theater and history. He was a staff member at CU for 34 years and is now retired. He became an Eagle Scout in Meeker and has served as a scouting volunteer leader for more than 50 years. It is clear that their work ethic and way they speak so well are two of so many traits handed down. Both serve on many organizations, including Cattlewomen’s, Woolgrowers, Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, the MHS building accountability board, and Bob has written grants in excess of $130,000 for the Meeker High School stage and sound system as well as for the White River Museum. The siblings are diligent volunteers for the community and are now serving as the Pioneers Association co-presidents. The 102nd annual reunion is June 7 beginning at 3 p.m. with oral history and social hour, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information, see the website at www.rbcpioneers.org. for your gifts, thoughts and prayers during our recent loss. We are blassed to have such generous, loving people to help us through this difficult time. Your kindness will never be forgotten. ~ The family of Billy Don Harp Our Righteous and Just God (4) F By Dr. J. D. Watson Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church OR thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous . . . (Ps. 5:12). There are some wondrous applications to this doctrine. The first, of course, is a warning to the wicked. What a solemn warning God I Dr. J.D. has given to the ungodly of this world! Watson Second, there is a comfort to the Christian. We find, in fact, three comforting thoughts when we quietly meditate on the righteousness and justice of God. (1) Is it not comforting to know we have been forgiven? Some might ask, “Is there not a contradiction between God’s justice and His forgiveness? If He is truly just, and gives man what he deserves, how then can He forgive?” But recall, God is holy, so holy, in fact, that His holiness demands that He impart holiness to those who do not have it. To satisfy His holiness, then, God sent His Son as payment for the just penalty of sin—death. Therefore, when Christ died, justice was served. If Christ had not died for us, the only way justice could have been served would have been for each of us to die an eternal death. (2) Is it not also comforting to know we have continued forgiveness through confession of sin? As noted last time, 1 John 1:9 declares the forgiveness we have through confession of sin. Christ not only died for our sin (the one and only sin that sends us to hell, the rejection of God), but Christ also died for our sins (the individual transgressions we commit along the way). (3) Is it not comforting finally to know that God will take care of our adversaries? As we have seen, God will take care of those who afflict His people; we need not and must not try to do it ourselves. Let us also observe that God allows trials, tribulations, and suffering to come into our lives. Why? To aid our growth. James is clear about this, as James 1:2–3 declare. Third, there is a challenge to the Christian. God’s justice challenges us to be just in our dealings with men. Picture in your mind today’s courtroom judge. He puts on his robe, a symbol of justice, and goes into his courtroom. Later, upon leaving his courtroom, he removes the robe. But the believer is never to take off the “robe of righteousness and justice.” Job’s words were, “I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a diadem” (Job 29:14). Job dealt justly and fairly with everyone around him. This being true of one in the OT economy, how much more so this should be true of NT believers. We are in Christ, clothed in His righteousness and justice. Oh, let us act like it! As Puritan Thomas Watson put it: “Imitate God in justice. Let Christ’s golden maxim be observed, ‘What you would have men to do to you, do ye even so to them’” (Matt. 7:12). Scriptures for Study: What does Romans 3:21–26 declare? What does James 1:2–3 teach us about trials? You are invited to worship with us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expository preaching of God’s Word. Please visit our website (www.TheScriptureAlone.com), where you will find many resources for Christian growth, including messages in MP3 media files. 6A NEWS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 CPW announces that fall turkey licenses now on sale Jamie VanOveren, D.O. H. Pat Hezmall. M.D. F.A.C.S • In-Office Vasectomy • Female & Male Incontinence • Male & Female Genitourinary Cancer • Laser Surgery • Urinary Tract Infections • Kidney Stones/Lithotripsy Stone Blasting • Prostate Surgery/Prostate Cryosurgery • Board Certified Physicians Steamboat Clinic 970-871-9710 Craig Clinic 970-826-0301 Kremmling Clinic 970-871-9710 Meeker Clinic 970-826-0301 Shop at home and save! Get Your * ##)+ On! ##) "'$ & , % # ) APPETIZER SELECTIONS! • Boneless Chicken Wings • Beer & Pretzel Flavored Cheese Bites • Jalapeño Raviolis • • • • • Chicken Orange Bites Mini Beef Taquitos Sausage Wraps Mini Hot Dogs Funnel Fries • Cheese Steak or BBQ Pockets • Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites • Cheese Curds Stacy J. Childs, M.D., F.A.C.S. SEAN MCMAHON This hen turkey was out for a solo walk on Sunday just off County Road 8 at about mile marker 10, but, for the most part, the underbrush kept her pretty well disguised. Spring weather seems most dominant these days, but the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that fall turkey applications are being accepted as of today. ! www.urologyclinicpc.com er may be a new experience, but we are here to help them get through the process.” Turkey hunting continues to grow in popularity across the country and the state. In Colorado, opportunities are greater than ever as the in-state turkey populations continue to grow and expand. “Turkey are certainly one of the success stories in terms of Colorado’s wildlife management efforts,” said State Small Game Manager Ed Gorman. “Fall turkey hunting offers a very unique and different opportunity than spring turkey hunting. Regardless, turkey hunting remains very popular with the dedicated hunter while at the same time attracting many novices each year, including women and youth eager to try hunting for the first time.” Through CPW’s Hunter Outreach Program, novices have the opportunity to participate in mentored big game, small game and turkey hunts, often leading to a lifetime of active participation in outdoor activities and wildlife management. ) ) ) ! ! # ! "'& "'$ !( %& ! '% "! "" "$ % &" " % RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding turkey hunters that they can begin applying for fall limited licenses as of today and running through the July 10 deadline. Over-the-counter turkey licenses can be purchased at any Colorado Parks and Wildlife office, license agents or online beginning Aug. 5. Hunters are advised that applying for a limited license, or purchasing any license online is recommended to streamline the process and prevent common mistakes that may invalidate an application. “We continue to see an increase in online license applications and pur- chases, whether for big game, fishing, small game or turkey,” said License Manager Henrietta Turner. “It has significantly cut down on disqualified applications.” Turner says that CPW customer service representatives and hunt planners are always available to help with general questions or applications, whether completed online or on paper. If you need assistance with an application, call your nearest Colorado Parks and Wildlife office. Hunt planners are available Monday through Friday at 303-291-PLAN (7526) to help with questions about hunting. “Just give us a call if you get stuck,” Turner said. “We understand that for some people, using a comput- " ! Special to the Herald Times 878.4141 Meeker, Colo. 410 Market St. 2014 HealthCare Gala Thank You to Our Sponsors Berry Bros, General Contractors Enterprise Products Haselden Construction HopeWest Marvine Ranch Mountain Valley Bank Pioneers Medical Center QHR W.C. Streigel, Inc. 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From left to right are: Ken Harman, the CEO of Pioneers Medical Center; Trina Zagar-Brown, chairman of Pioneers Healthcare Foundation; Paul Fortunato, WPX production specialist; Jeff Kirtland, WPX senior communications specialist; Ashlee Fechino, WPX regulatory specialist; and Margie Joy, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation director. In addition, the foundation awarded $6,000 in scholarships to assist area residents who are pursuing careers in health care. Recipients were Willis Begaye, Kathyrn Doll, Torrie Gerloff, Alexis Gutierrez and Taylor Neilson. Pioneers Medical Center CEO Ken Harman welcomed more than 200 residents and supporters to the PMC/Pioneers Healthcare Foundation’s 2014 Annual Springs Gala Black and White Masquerade Ball fund-raiser on Saturday night at the Fairfield Center. In the next year, the foundation will be working to gather the resources to add enhanced services to the the Pioneer Medical Center. Couples spent much of the evening dancing to the music of the Matt Holliday Band as part of the 2014 Gala Black and White Masquerade Ball on Saturday night at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. The event was a fundraiser for the Pioneers Medical Center/Pioneers Health Foundation with the funds going to support the new Pioneer Medical Center’s chemotherapy and infusion treatment services. The blackjack and craps tables stayed busy after dinner at the 2014 Spring Gala Black and White Masquerade Ball fundraiser Saturday night at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. The fundraiser benefited Pioneers Medical Center/Pioneers Healthcare Foundation in its drive to raise money for chemotherapy and infusion treatment services at the new Pioneer Medical Center. Dealers from Full House Casino in Denver served as dealers and croupiers. Meeker Pastor Jon Laughlin, right, and Kristina Lubner, left, took the masquerade part of the Black and White Masquerade Ball on Saturday night quite seriously. Most attendees were in blacks, whites and a mix of the two while about 20 of those in attendance at the fund-raiser event for Pioneers Medical Center/Pioneers Healthcare Foundation wore full masks. Roughly 140 people enjoyed the 2014 Spring Gala Black and White Masquerade Ball fundraiser for Pioneers Medical Center on Saturday night at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Catered by Halandras Catering, the event featured cocktail hour, dinner, a silent auction, dancing, blackjack and craps tables along with a few brief speeches and check presentations. Employees of Full House Casino in Denver worked as dealers and croupiers for Saturday night’s 2014 Spring Gala Black and White Masquerade Ball at the Fairfield Center in Meeker as part of the casino night portion of the fundraiser. The tables stayed full for the night as participants were vying to see who could make the most funny money. — Proceeds to benefit the new Pioneers Medical Center chemotherapy and infusion services. — 8A NEWS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 Graduation for Rangely Rangely High School academic awards presented High seniors is Sunday By HEATHER ZADRA Special to the Herald Times By HEATHER ZADRA Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I What stands out about this year’s Rangely High School graduation ceremony, aside from the accomplishments of the class being graduated, is its concurrence with another notable weekend event: Memorial Day. “It’s unusual to have graduation on Memorial Day weekend,” said Rangely Junior-Senior High School (RJSHS) administrative assistant Beckey Hume. “We’re thinking it may allow some families to travel. It’s just a little harder on some of our (scholarship) presenters to be here that weekend.” Commencement begins Sunday at 2 p.m. at the RJSHS auditorium. Valedictorians Chelsea Ficken, Aimee Hogan and Tessa Slagle will speak along with salutatorian Kymberlie Hemphill. Parkview Elementary School Principal Mike Krueger and Colorado Northwestern Community College President Russell George will deliver the keynote addresses. As in past years, the event will recognize graduates’ parents and guardians and award several scholarships: Encana Oil and Gas, Moon Lake Electric Association, W.C. Striegel, Julius and Lomell Poole, Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), Stewart Welding and the Rangely Elks Club. The Sarah Nicole Huitt and Douglas B. Chapman awards will also be presented. Following commencement, graduates plan to move on to work, join the military or attend Colorado Northwestern Community College, Colorado Mesa University, the University of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Fort Hays State University in Kansas and the University of Hawaii. OBITUARY Gordon Frederick Byers Aug. 12, 1940 ~ May 16, 2014 Gordon Frederick Byers, 73, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, at his home in Rangely, Colorado, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Fruita, Colorado, to Frederick and Minta White Byers. Gordon married his sweetheart, Dena Marie Dotson, on Dec. 22, 1969, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He enjoyed flying, golfing and camping and he was a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. He was also a member of the Masons. Gordon is survived by: his wife, Dena Byers; children: Bryon (Bonnie) Byers, Bret (Ellen) Byers, Kathy (John) Brown, Cena (Todd) Carlson, Jill Redwine and Jeff Byers; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchil- dren; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews along with many friends. Gordon was preceded in death by: his son, Christopher Byers; his parents; his sister; three brothers; a nephew, Jimmy; and a niece, Sherry. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rangely Christian Church (501 Darius Ave. in Rangely). A viewing was held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe shared at www.AshleyValley FuneralHome.com. RANGELY I At Rangely High School’s academic awards program May 13, the following students were recognized for high performance, service and leadership: Student Council: Co-Presidents McKale Pennell and Tessa Slagle; Treasurer Chelsea Ficken; and Rowdy Worm organizers Justyne Dembowski and Carrie Goddard. Tyland Caldwell School Service Award: Mandy Duong. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Awards: Aimee Hogan and Connor Phelan U.S. Marine Corps: Distinguished Athletes: Aimee Hogan and Cameron Enterline; Scholastic Excellence: Tessa Slagle; Semper Fidelis Award: Kymberlie Hemphill. Math Awards: Pre-Algebra: Bridgette Rhea; Algebra 1: Carrissa Hurd and Caleb Lawson; Algebra 2: Courtney Bell; Geometry: Lindzey Thacker and Savannah Nielsen; Advanced Math: McKale Pennell Language Arts: English 9 Student of the Year: Savannah Neilsen; Writer of the Year: Braylee Cassavaugh; Most Improved: Eli Brooks. English 10 Student of the Year: Courtney Bell; Writer of the Year: Echo Campbell; Most Improved: Jimmie Sherman. Yearbook: PageMaster: Sidney Shaffer; MVPager: Lindzey Thacker. Accelerator Reading Awards: Rebecca Gillard: 371 points; Cheylinn Jackson: 364 points; Kristen Coleman: 260 points; McKale Pennell: 257 points. Classic Literature: Co-Students of the Year: McKale Pennell and Aimee Hogan. British Literature: Writer of the Year: Tiffany Record; Student of the DecoratioN MEEKER CEMETERY Regulations All decorations placed on graves for Memorial Day must be picked up from the graves by 6:00 p.m. June 1. Anything remaining on June 2 will be picked up. Anything that can be kept will be kept until June 9 and then disposed of. Please do not put anything on the granite memorial walls in the cremains garden. Thank you, Art Cox, Cemetery Manager Year: Ethan Allred; Most Improved: Robert Dunker. World Classic Literature: Writer of the Year: Jessica Tolley; Best Impersonations: Layne Mecham; Most Improved: Jason Vanden Brink. American History: Most Dedicated: McKale Pennell; Most Improved: Cheylinn Jackson. Government: Most Dedicated: Kymberlie Hemphill and Aimee Hogan. World History: Most Dedicated: Kristen Coleman; Most Improved: Divinity Saunders and Caitlyn Ducey. Spanish: Most Dedicated: Mariellle Ivie; Most Improved: Nych Deleon. Human Anatomy and Physiology: Tanner Nielsen and McKale Pennell. Excellence in Science Award: Mitchell Webber. Physics: Tessa Slagle and Marshal Way. Chemistry: Courtney Bell and Lucas Heinle. Advanced and Organic Chemistry: Chelsea Ficken and Aimee Hogan. Physical Science: Savannah Nielsen and Braxton Bishop. Biology: Marielle Ivie. Weather Forecasting: Qynton Larson. Meteorology/Psychology: Savannah Nielsen. Computer Apps II: Courtney Bell, Lindzey Thacker, Katye Allred, Savannah Nielsen. Business Internship: Echo Campbell, J u s t y n e Dembowski. Business Math: Aimee Hogan, Qynton Larson. Ag Mechanics: Outstanding Ag Mechanic: Wesley Goddard; Outstanding 1st year Basic Shop Skills: Korey Hood, Eli Brooks. Agricultural Pride: Caitlyn Ducey. Physical Health: Weights: Ethan Allred, Aimee Hogan, Mitchell Webber, Daniel Connor. Best work ethic, first semester: Connor Phelan, Chris Hogan, Tessa Slagle, Kiki Ruiz. Second semester: Connor Phelan, Tessa Slagle. Health: McKale Pennell, Breanne Baker. PE: Kymberlie Hemphill, Savannah Nielsen. Art: Jessica Tolley. Band/Choir: Outstanding Choir Award: Kymberlie Hemphill; John Philip Sousa Band Award: Shannon Sieg; Quincey Jones Musicianship Award: Zach Bean; Lettering – Kymberlie Hemphill, Shannon Sieg. NHS recognition and induction: Courtney Bell, Kristen Coleman, Daniel Connor, Justyne Dembowski, Rebecca Gillard, Carrie Goddard, Michelle Gohr, Dean Irwin, Marielle Ivie, Jessie Rogers, Marshal Way. Math Club: McKale Pennell, Chelsea Ficken, Kymberlie Hemphill, Andrew Morton, Rebecca Gillard, Tessa Slagle, Caleb Noel, Brennan Noyes. CMU Math Day Team Competition (second place): Chelsea Ficken, Andrew Morton, Tessa Slagle. CMU Math Extravaganza (first place): Andrew Morton. UNC Math Contest (Honorable Mention): Andrew Morton. Colo. Mathematical Olympiad, First Honorable Mention: Andrew Morton; Second Honorable Mention: Tessa Slagle, Caleb Noel. Colorado High School Activities Association’s ThreeSport Participation Award: Katye Allred, Troy Allred, Braxton Bishop, Corinne Coombs, Nych Deleon, Antoinette Dorris, Anthony Martin, Lindzey Thacker, Kaulan Brady, Kiki Ruiz, Chance Sheppard, Colt Allred, Ethan Allred, Desiree Coombs, Kelton Elam, Simone Heinle, Layne Mecham, James Scoggins, Dawn Stephens, Marshal Way, Mitchell Webber, Cameron Enterline, Lucas Heinle, Aimee Hogan, Tessa Slagle, Ryan Wilczek. Joel Hogan Scholar/Athlete Award: Lindzey Thacker, Katye Allred, Troy Allred, Corinne Coombs, Ethan Allred, Mitchell Webber, Simone Heinle, Colt Allred, Layne Mecham. CNCC “Pride Award”: McKenzie Webber CU-Boulder Outstanding Junior: Ethan Allred Colorado School of Mines Outstanding Junior: Ethan Allred Principal’s Citizenship Award: Chelsea Ficken, Aimee Hogan, Connor Phelan, Tessa Slagle. President’s Education Award: Mandy Duong, Chelsea Ficken, Kymberlie Hemphill, Aimee Hogan, Tanner Nielsen, McKale Pennell, Connor Phelan, Tessa Slagle. Academic Excellence on PLAN Exam: Echo Campbell (99th percentile); Kristen Coleman (95th percentile). Academic Excellence on EXPLORE Exam: Savannah Nielsen (98th percentile); Troy Allred (96th percentile); Braxton Bishop (96th percentile). Top 10 percent of the class: Class of 2017 (one semester): Lindzey Thacker, Braxton Bishop, Savannah Nielsen; Class of 2016 (three semesters): Courtney Bell, Echo Campbell. Class of 2015 (five semesters): Ethan Allred, Mitchell Webber, Colt Allred. Class of 2014 (seven semesters): Aimee Hogan, Tessa Slagle and Chelsea Ficken. Continued from Page 1A health services. There were no significant over-the-year declines. Over the year, the unemployment rate declined nine tenths of one percentage point from 6.9 percent in April 2013. The number of Coloradans participating in the labor force increased 43,300, total employment increased 67,400 and the number of unemployed decreased 24,100. The national unemployment rate declined from 7.5 percent in April 2013 to 6.3 percent in April 2014. All Colorado estimates from the establishment and household surveys, including greater geographic detail, are available at: www.colmigateway.com. Nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are based on a survey of business establishments and government agencies, and are intended to measure the number of jobs, not the number of people employed. Other series based on this survey include private sector average weekly hours, average hourly earnings and average weekly earnings. The unemployment rate, labor force, labor force participation, total employment and the number of unemployed are based on a survey of households. The total employment estimate derived from this survey is intended to measure the number of people employed. The business establishment survey covers about seven times the number of households surveyed and is therefore considered a more reliable indicator of economic conditions. Because the estimates are based on two separate surveys, one measuring jobs by worksite and the other measuring persons employed and unemployed by household, estimates based on these surveys may provide seemingly conflicting results, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment states. COUNTY: Workweek hours decrease unemployment rate to decline to 6.0 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased four tenths of a percentage point to 6.3 percent. The CDLE reports also that over the past year, the average workweek for all employees on private non-farm payrolls decreased from 34.4 to 34.2 hours and average hourly earnings increased from $25.49 to $26.25. The largest over-the-month private sector job gains were in leisure and hospitality, education and health services, and professional and business services. The largest over the month decline was in other services. Over the past year, non-farm payroll jobs increased by 70,800 positions; private-sector payroll jobs increased by 65,300 and government jobs rose by 5,500. The largest private sector job gains were in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and education and RHS GRADUATION 2014 9A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! Rangely High School ~ Class of 2014 CONGRATULATIONS Rangely High School Graduates CONGRATULATIONS 214 E. Main St. • Rangely 970.675.5051 CONGRATULATIONS Rangely High School Class of 2014 We’re proud of you! Class of 2014 664 Main St. • Meeker • 878-3677 112 E. Main Street Rangely, Colorado • 675-2025 714 Prospect St. • 675-3003 We Salute Our GREAT JOB! GRADUATES! STEWART Welding & Machine 98 County Road 46 Rangely, CO 675-8720 Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. Congratulations 1653 E. Main • 675-2291 S on a job well done! RHS Class of 2014 Rangely High School Graduating Class: WE’RE PROUD OF YOU! CO N GRA TU L AT I ON S PROFESSIONAL TOUCH RANGELY COLLISION CENTER As you travel through life’s journeys, the best to you always! Great Job! Class of 2014 Sweetbriar Congratulations! RHS Seniors! Dean, Peggy, Viney, Becky and Abby Rangely Family Medicine RANGELY HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATIONS! 713 E. Main St. • Rangely, Colo. 675-5353 YOU’RE THE BEST! RANGELY AUTO PARTS May your dreams come true! — RANGELY — LIQUOR STORE 719 East Main St. • Rangely, Colorado 970.675.8596 GRADUATION DAY WISHES! May all your hopes and dreams come true in the years to come. Congratulations on a job well done! RANGELY INSURANCE GROUP Barbara Widmer ilver age 729 E. Main St. N Rangely 675-2428 RV PARK 970.675.8573 BEST WISHES RHS GRADUATES! 314 E. Main St. RANGELY, COLORADO [email protected] RHS Class of 2014 Peg Rector ~ Owner Congrats Class of 2014! BLACKBURN’S RANGELY MORTUARY 675-5777 With Top Honors On Graduation You worked hard to make the grade and your time has finally come. DUCEY’S ELECTRIC 563 E. Market Street • Meeker 878-4144 GOOD JOB! Kenneth K. Myers Dental Office 225 Eagle Crest Dr. Rangely 675-2389 To our graduates, their families, teachers and friends, we offer congratulations on this shining achievement. Alliance Energy Service Co., LLC 1400 Chevron Road • P.O. Box 923 Rangely • 970.675.3010 XXXDODDFEVt 10A RHS GRADUATION 2014 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 Class of RHS Reach High In All Your Endeavors 675-8444 W.C. Striegel, Inc. 2010 Kyrstin, So thankful God shared you with us. We are so proud of your accomplishments. Love, Mom, Aaron & Grady ——— CLASS of 2014 Mandy Duong Mija, Cameron Patrick Enterline Chelsea Lucile Ficken Wesley Lane Goddard Lucas Wayne Heinle Kimber Nicole Kinney Qynton James Larson Catherine Lynette Merino YOU DID IT! We are all so proud of you. May all your dreams come true. Love, Your Family & son, Jace ——— CLASS of 2014 Chelsea, We are all so proud of you. All the great things you have accomplished and look forward to what you will do. The future is yours! Love, Mom, Dad & Austin ——— CLASS of 2014 Lucas, YOU DID IT! We’re so proud of you! Lovulots, Dad, Mom, Adam, Ashlie and Simone ——— CLASS of 2014 Ryan, We are proud of you, no matter what happens in life. Be Yourself! Love, Benny & Mom ——— CLASS of 2014 Lucas Kane Noel ANGELY McKale Mari Pennel Connor Joseph Phelan CLASS FLOWER: Carnation CLASS MOTTO: “Whatever you do, do BIG” Blade Canyon Rose Shannon Valerie Sieg 2014 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 RHS GRADUATION 2014 11A RHS GRADUATION CEREMONY Rangely High School Gymnasium Sunday, May 25, 2014 Two O’Clock in the Afternoon Kymberlie, We’re so proud of you. Follow your dreams! Love, Mom, Grandma & Family ——— Kymberlie Rose Hemphill Aimee Marie Hogan Kyrstin Lee Hoggatt Ty Dalton Hungerford Sarai Elizabeth Jamerson CLASS of 2014 Aimee, We’re so proud of you and all you have accomplished. The best is yet to come! Love, Your Family ——— CLASS of 2014 Cody Marie Morrill Dale Joseph Nielsen Tanner Joseph Nielsen Tessa, We are so proud of your accomplishments and the young lady you have become! HIGH SCHOOL Tessa Erin Slagle Taran Christopher Smedley Ryan Theodore Wilczek CLASS SONG: “On top of the World” by Imagine Dragons CLASS COLORS: Emerald Green & Black Love, Mom, Dad & Torie ——— CLASS of 2014 Dalton James Woodall BLADE! CONGRATULATIONS Words can not describe how proud we are of you! Love, Mom & Dad ——— CLASS of 2014 Wes, We are proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Zack ——— CLASS of 2014 Lucas Wayne HEINLE, You are a Blessing to me and to all our family! The WORLD is yours... GO GET IT! Love, Grandma, Jean Krause Gould, Colo. ——— CLASS of 2014 12A NEWS Neilson and Slagle win 4-H Foundation scholarships Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Rio Blanco 4-H Foundation is pleased to announced that Taylor Neilson of Meeker and Tessa Slagle of Rangely are the foundation’s 2014 scholarship recipients. The scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of leadership and involvement in the 4-H program, academic achievement, community involvement and educational goals. Neilson will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She will pursue a degree in athletic training with emphasis on getting her prerequisites for medical school. Her course of study is designed to achieve her goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Slagle will attend Colorado Mesa University for her undergraduate work with plans to pursue a law degree. She would like to specialize in Colorado water law. Neilson has completed 11 years in 4-H. Her 4-H projects have included market sheep, breeding sheep, market swine, market beef and livestock judging. She has been Meeker 4-H Council president for four years, Sheep Club president for four years, Beef Club presiTaylor Neilson dent for two years, she took an environmental studies trip to Costa Rica, is a member of the National Honor Society, is Meeker High School Student Council president, been active in the FCCLA for four years and the FBLA for three years. Additionally, she played volleyball for Meeker High School for four years and basketball for four years. In basketball, she has been recognized at the district and state level and was part of the team that placed third at the 2014 State Class 2A Basketball Tournament. She will also be playing college basketball at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Slagle has completed 14 years in 4-H. Her 4-H projects have included RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY... market swine, market goat, scrapbooking, wildlife biology, dog obedience, photography and cake decoration. She served as Rangely 4-H Council president for four Tessa Slagle years, received the 2012 Danforth Award, was Rio Blanco County Foundation Outstanding 4-H Member for three years, took part in the 4-H Citizen Focus Trip to Washington, D.C., was a member of the Rangely High School Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society and attended the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) in 2012 and was a HOBY junior staff member in 2013. She participated in basketball, volleyball, cross-country and track and field. She was also the Colorado Youth Ambassador representing Rio Blanco County. Road closed off and on, on Highway 64 RBC I Eastbound and westbound Highway 64 between Rangely and Meeker will be closed intermittently through June. The closures will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There will be onelane alternating traffic, currently for asphalt removal. The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph, and this week work will be affecting High 64 between milemarkers 28 and 38. For more information, call Project hotline: 970-281-7351 or email [email protected]. Grant MORTUARY & CREMATORY 345 6th Street • Suite 8 • Meeker, CO • 970-878-9977 621 Yampa Ave. • Craig, CO • 970-824-6133 OFFERING DIGNIFIED AND COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES OF NORTHWEST COLORADO — SINCE 1980 — Personal Service by Sue Kirkham, Sunny White and Owen A. Grant Our MEEKER office is located next door to the Post Office. Our Crematory is located at our CRAIG facility. Visit our website at www.grantmortuary.com or Contact us by phone for further information TESSA SLAGLE More than 100 children rode their bikes to Parkview Elementary School in Rangely on May 7 for National Bike to School Day, with several dozen more parents and siblings joining them, event organizer Beth Scoggins said. Children participated in a “bike rodeo,” involving several challenges, and earned “licenses” for high scores. St. Mary’s Hospital donated 100 helmets to the event with the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan (WRBM) Park and Recreation District giving away approximately 50 more. Scoggins said she hopes the Bike to School Day will continue in future years. Rangely grad completes Navy basic training RANGELY I Navy Seaman Mark C. Barlow, son of Mark D. and Doretta R. Barlow of Rangely, Colorado, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. During the eight-week program, Barlow completed a variety of training exercises that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor. Barlow is a 2011 graduate of Rangely High School in Rangely, Colorado. Here Babies Happen Here Are Ar e you following their jour journeys? neys? Growing a baby is an exciting and life-changing time. Unless you or your best friend is expecting, you don’t get to watch the story of a pregnancy unfold. Now’s your chance! Two local moms-to-be, Kelsey Loya and Daina Wagner, have agreed to share their journeys with you. We will update our website and social media channels with key happenings; like doctor visits and ultrasound videos, and photos and posts from the moms themselves. In the end, you’ll get to meet the new babies as they enter the world at TMH. 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The Cowboys traveled to Denver for the 2014 Colorado State Track and Field Championships in Jefferson County Stadium, with 22 athletes, including two alternates, to compete in 12 individual events and six relays. Meeker sophomore T.J. Shelton, who won the 100-meter dash state title as a freshman, finished second in the same race this year. However, he still set a Meeker High School record in the event. Shelton broke the Meeker High School record, set by Matt Reel in 1997 at 11.17, with a time of 11.1, the fastest in the state preliminaries. Shelton also finished second in the 200. “Although he did not defend his title, he ran faster than last year, competing in a field dominated by private schools,” coach Strate said. Chris Youngs of Lutheran won the event with a time of 11.03. Meeker freshman Halle Ahrens, who broke a 30-year-old school record in the 200 meters, broke it again in the state meet. She also anchored the 4x100-meter relay team, which improved its time at state, thus improving the school record the team broke the week before. “Our girls team had a solid performance at the state meet,” Strate said. “Aly Ridings and Halle Ahrens led the way on the girls’ side, in terms of scoring.” The Meeker girls finished 11th as a team. “Aly had the most impressive BOBBY GUTIERREZ | DAVID MORTON | BECKY HUGHES Rio Blanco County’s high schools sent 26 athletes to the 2014 Colorado State Track and Field Championships in Denver. Several returned with medals and broke five school records. Meeker’s TJ Shelton (above) broke the MHS 100-meter dash record, sprinting to a 11.1 finish in the prelims and a second place finish in the finals. Meeker freshman Halle Ahrens broke her own record in the 200 set two weeks earlier and placed in four events, including two relays, one of which (4x100 with Madison Russell, Ahrens, Sydney Hughes and Linda Olivas) also broke a school record they set the week before. Rangely’s Andrew Morton (left) place in four events and broke the RHS record in the 110-meter hurdles, setting it at 15.56. Senior classmate Connor Phelan (bottom left) set the RHS record in the 400. Rangely’s Colt Allred (middle left) placed in the shot and discus. Rangely senior Aimee Hogan qualified in two sprint events. Meeker seniors Aly Ridings placed in three events and Jeremy Musgrave placed in the triple jump. See MHS TRACK, Page 14A RHS Panthers bring home state track medals By BOBBY GUTIERREZ [email protected] RANGELY I The Rangely High School Panthers qualified three seniors and a junior for the 2014 Colorado State Track and Field Championships in Denver and returned home with several medals, personal bests, two new school records and a seventh-place team finish for the boys. Rangely senior Andrew Morton qualified in four events and earned a place on the podium in all four events, including a silver and bronze and two sixth-place finishes. Morton finished second in the triple jump XXXDODDFEVt X XX XX XDO DOD DDFEVt FE with a personal best of 44-1 and recorded a personal best and school record in the 110-meter hurdles, to earn a bronze medal in the event. The new Rangely High School record in the 110-meter hurdles is 15.56. Morton also long-jumped 20-5 and he cleared 6-1 in the high jump, to make the podium in both events, in sixth place. Senior Connor Phelan qualified in two events, set personal bests in both, made the podium in one and set a new school record. Phelan set a personal best in the 200-meter dash (23.43) and set a new school record in the 400, completing the lap in 51.29. See RHS TRACK, Page 14A Champions h ns of the eW Week eek Set S ett y yourself ourself apar apart. t. ANDREW MORTON, SENIOR CONNOR PHELAN, SENIOR TJ SHELTON, HALLIE AHRENS, GIRLS’ 4X100 RELAY Morton and Phelan each broke school records during the state track meet in Denver. Morton broke the 110-meter hurdles record and Phelan broke the Panther’s 400-meter record. Shelton, Ahrens, Madison Russell, Linda Olivas, Sydney Hughes all broke MHS track records at the state meet. Shelton in the 100, Ahrens in the 200 and as part of the 4x100 relay team, with Russell, Olivas and Hughes. Rangely High School Rangely senior Aimee Hogan was the only girl to qualify for the Panthers. After switching from distance to sprints this year, she qualified in two events, the 200 and 400, earning a personal best in the 200. “Aimee didn’t make the finals in either event, but she did get a solid personal best in the 200 at 28.03,” Rangely coach Cody Brunton said. “We however were super proud of her as she ran distance the last three years and decided to do sprints this year to see if she could find more success and ended up making state in Meeker High School State Qualifiers 14A SPORTS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 BOBBY GUTIERREZ/DAVID MORTON/BECKY HUGHES Meeker freshman Halle Ahrens ran with the “big girls” and stood on the podium in four events. Sydney Hughes, pictured triple jumping, always lets it all out when she competes. Meeker senior Ohana Matia qualified in two events and so did Rangely senior Aimee Hogan. MHS TRACK: State performance promises ‘fun’ team next year Continued from Page 1A performance of the meet in the 100meter hurdles,” coach Strate said of the senior who qualified in two individual events and as part of two relay teams. Strate said Ridings entered the state meet ranked 15th in the hurdles, Meeker Christian Church qualified for the finals with a personal best time of 17.08, in the eighth spot, then improved her time in the finals to 16.8 to finish fifth. “She had the best performance of her career, when it mattered most,” coach Strate said of Ridings, who also placed eighth in the triple jump. Ahrens, also qualified in four events and placed in all four at the state meet. Ahrens, Linda Olivas, Madison Russell and Sydney Hughes made up the 4x100-meter relay team Cheryl Steiner —Esthetician | Manicurist — 443 School St. • 878-5105 while Ahrens, Olivas, Hughes and Ridings ran the 4x200-meters. “Both of those teams finished fourth in a field that was loaded this year, and Halle earned sixth in the 100 and eighth in the 200,” coach Strate said. “This is a fantastic showing for a freshman.” Hughes also made the finals in the triple jump but finished “just short of scoring,” coach Strate said of Hughes. “Sydney looks to recover from an ankle injury that has been “FU N ” bothering her and come back strong next year.” Meeker senior Jeremy Musgrave will not return next year, but he made the most of his first and only track season, qualifying in three events and placing sixth in the triple jump. “Jeremy made an excellent debut at the state meet,” Strate said. Musgrave did not make the finals in the high jump nor did the 4x200-meter relay team he ran with classmate J.C. Henderson and juniors Jake Phelan and Anthony Watt. Henderson, Tristin Pelloni, Caleb WE HAVE ALL TYPES OF SAND & GRAVEL FOR SALE Lange and Aaron Cochran also qualified in the 4x800-meter relay team that did not make the finals. Meeker seniors Taylor Ahrens and Piper Haney, along with underclassmen Peyton Burke, Julia Eskelson, Reece Pertile and Maggie Phelan, also qualified on relay teams but did not place. “Next year, we look to return the majority of our state qualifiers,” coach Strate said. “Now that they have some experience at the state meet it should be fun to see what they can do.” Strate wanted to thank his coaching staff for Meeker’s successful season. “Ben Quinn and Kris Casey are paid assistants, but Shane Phelan, Terrance Casias, Brittney Shubnell and Pat Ibach are all volunteers,” coach Strate said. “They made each meet and every practice. It was because of these generous people, lending their expertise, that our athletes had the success they did.” RANGELY PANTHERS ADULTS & CHILDREN Sunday School 10am Sun. Church Service 11am Sun. Bible Study 7pm Wed. Facials | Manicure | Pedicure | Waxing OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 9am-12pm 970.878.4266 530 Main Street —R I D E — Meeker, Colorado —— N —— June 1, 2014 PrescriptionsSalon &Spa Look for details next week! MEEKER SAND & GRAVEL 878-3671 Haul your own m aterials, or call us to schedule deliveries of Gravel & Concrete GO PANTHERS! WRBM SUMMER SCHEDULES COMING SOON! Colorado CPA Services, PC 118 W. Main St., Rangely, CO 675-2222 First National Bank of the Rockies 222 W. Main, Rangely, CO 17030 Hwy. 64 Rangely, CO 675-8444 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOSTERS! With the support of the business community, we are able to provide this space for weekly schedules of athletic activities. The support is greatly appreciated. If we missed contacting you as a booster, please contact Bobby Gutierrez at the Herald Times at 675-5033. We can add your name next week. Rio Blanco Herald Times Serving Rio Blanco County 675-5033 Alliance Energy Service, LLC 1400 Chevron Rd. | P.O. Box 923 675-3010 6/7 - Ladies Deer Fly Tournament 6/13 - WREA Scramble 6/14-15 - Two-Man Best Ball 6/21 - Rod Crawford Memorial 6/28-29 - Rio Blanco Cup 7/12-13 - Lischke Memorial Tourney 7/28 - Meeker Junior Tournament 8/9-10 - Meeker Couples Tournament 8/23 - Cowboy Classic Fundraiser 9/13-14 - O.F.I.C. Seniors Tourney COMING SOON! two events she never really dedicated herself to until her senior season.” Colt Allred, a junior, qualified in the shot put and discus throw and made the podium in both events. “Colt was our only junior to qualify, and he had a very impressive meet, placing seventh in the discus with a personal best of 139-7,” Brunton said of the junior, who threw the discus 10 feet further than his previous personal best. Allred also made it to the fourth position on the podium in the shot put with another personal best of 443. This will be coach Stephanie Kahler’s final year as Rangely’s track and field coach. “It’s been a great season with this team and a great way to end a fiveyear experience,” coach Kahler said. “I’m proud to be a part of such great accomplishments.” W.C. Striegel MEEKER GOLF COURSE SUMMER SCHEDULES Continued from Page 1A 675-8481 COWBOYS MEEKER COWB REC. DISTRICT RHS TRACK: Silver Sage RV & Mobile Home Park 259 Crest, Rangely, CO 675-2259 Ma Famiglia Restaurant Henry & Kris Arcolesse 410 Market, Meeker, CO 878-4141 White River Electric Association, Inc. 233 Sixth St., Meeker, CO 878-5041 Coulter Aviation Meeker, CO 878-5045 SUPPORTYOUR LOCAL BOOSTERS! With the support of the business community, we are able to provide this space for weekly schedules of athletic activities. The support is greatly appreciated. If we missed contacting you as a booster, please contact the Herald Times at 878-4017. We can add your name next week. Northwest Auto Sales & Service 485 Market St., Meeker, CO 878-5026 Watt’s Ranch Market 271 E. Market Meeker, CO 878-5868 First National Bank Of The Rockies 500 Main, Meeker, CO 878-5073 White River Convenience 793 East Market, Meeker, CO 878-5353 NEWS 15A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 RBCSO SCHOLARSHIP ... Colorado Parks and Wildlife has started complete review of state Wildlife Action Plan Special to the Herald Times RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun a comprehensive review of the State Wildlife Action Plan, or SWAP. As updates to the current vision for managing Colorado’s fish, wildlife and natural habitats go forward, agency officials say input from the public and a variety of partner agencies will be critical for the development of an effective plan. State wildlife action plans originated in the early 2000s after a coalition of federal and state resource agencies, sportsmen’s groups, conservation groups, non-governmental organizations, businesses and private COURTESY PHOTO Tessa Slagle of Rangely, left, accepts a $500 scholarship from Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff as winner of the Rio Blanco County scholarship from the state sheriff’s association. One scholarship is available from each of the county sheriff’s offices in the state. Mark and Julie Cook are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Marki Taylor Cook, to Trevor Michael Grant, the son of Rick and Robbie Grant of Winnemucca, Nevada. Grant graduated from Colorado State University-Pueblo and is presently working for Schmueser Construction in Grand Junction. Cook graduated two years ago from Colorado State UniversityPueblo and for the past two years has been working at SoCo Fox 21 in Colorado Springs as a marketing media consultant. The couple will wed on June 21, 2014, at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colo. In August, the young couple will be headed to Omaha, Nebraska. Trevor will attend Creighton University for dental school, and Marki will find a job and work hard. At this time, she is still applying for employment. RBC I “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding auditions in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part. “Colorado You Got Talent” is Colorado’s largest premier talent competition. Its auditions are for the best youths and adults to compete in the 2014 state regional finals. The competition will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker. All ages and kinds of talent are welcome in the competition. For more information, check out the website: www.coloradotalent.org GSHS holds 40th Reunion for Class of ’74 GLENWOOD SPRINGS I The Glenwood Springs High School Class of 1974 is holding its 40-year reunion in Glenwood Springs on July 24-27, and is looking for Rio Blanco County residents who may have been in that class. If you know of graduates from 1974, please pass this information along to them so they may attend. The Class of 1974 is also inviting all former graduates to join us in the reunion and festivities. There will be more details on the venues later. You may contact Vaughn Halford at [email protected] or call 505-410-2030. You may also find information on the website at www.gshs1974.com where you can register if you are a 1974 graduate and receive updated emails as they are sent out; you can also find more info at www.facebook.com/groups/161944890671091/ and on the GSHS Alumni site at www.alumniclass.com/glenwoodsprings. Public Notice Call For Bids Blinds (2), assorted portable radios, Xerox copy machine (2), overhead projector, power washer, floating pump (Hale) as is, 4 windows, 3 windows, garage door 9x8, parts bin, fans (3), aluminum table, desks (2), assorted cabinets, filing cabinet, new ceiling fan, gun racks (3), swamp coolers (1 large, no water, 1 small), 010 bows (4), 2 1/2 & 1 1/2 fire hose (as is). Sealed bid to office. PO Box 737. Deadline Monday May 26 @ 4:00p.m. All items can be inspected at the Firehouse Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m-5:00p.m. Publish: May 15, 22, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times Town of Rangely Notice of Public Hearing before Town of Rangely Liquor Licensing Authority Pursuant to the Liquor Laws of Colorado Notice is hereby given that a public hearing to consider the application to transfer ownership of a Liquor License from Mexican House to El Agave Mexican Restaurant, Jessica Olivas, 302 W. Main St. Rangely, Colorado 81648, has requested the Liquor Licensing Officials of Rangely to grant a transfer of Retail License, to serve Malt, Vinous and Spirituous alcohol by the drink for consumption on the premises. Hearing on the application for transfer will be held in the Court Room at Town Hall, Municipal Building, 209 East Main, Rangely, CO 81648, on June 10, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. Remonstrances may be filed with the Liquor Licensing Agent, 209 East Main Rangely, Colorado, 81648. At said time and place, any interested persons may appear to be heard for or against the granting of this license Published by: Vicky Pfennig, Liquor Licensing Agent Publish: May 15, 22, 29, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Meeker School District Re-1, Rio Blanco County, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015; and has been filed in the office of the superintendent where it is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Education of said district at the School LEG AL NOTICE S Administration Building on Tuesday, June 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Any person paying school taxes in said district may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his objections thereto. Board of Education Meeker School District Re-1 /s/ Marnell Bradfield Secretary of the Board Publish: May 22, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2014 CRACKFILL PROJECT NOTICE is hereby given that on the 9th day of June, 2014 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Asphalt Specialists and Supply of 2642 Industrial Blvd., Grand Junction, CO 81505 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as Rio Blanco County 2014 Crackfill Project. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. All such claims shall be filed with Clint Chappell, Road and Bridge Coordinator, Rio Blanco County Public Facilities Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before June 5, 2014. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 19th day of May, 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY BY JON D. HILL, CHAIRMAN Published: May 22, 29, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Meeker, Colorado Tentative Board Agenda Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience may request an item be removed Service requirements. CPW will manage the review of the document; however, it is not solely an agency plan. All included partners will use it as a blueprint to direct a multitude of conservation plans and action, making their contributions an important part of the process. “We anticipate robust participation from our partners and the public,” Odell said. “Wildlife conservation is very important to the state, and input from a wide variety of sources will ensure we have a complete and inclusive plan.” The federal grants will support conservation efforts aimed at precluding the need to list species under the federal Endangered Species Act. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT... Colorado You Got Talent competition in Meeker LEG AL NOTIC ES citizens joined in partnership to urge the U.S. Congress to provide State Wildlife Grants for wildlife and habitat conservation. Congress mandated that each state and territory develop their own wildlife action plans in order to be eligible for SWG monies. Colorado’s original SWAP was submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and approved in 2006. “We will not be starting from scratch,” said Species Conservation Coordinator Eric Odell of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “Although the current plan is comprehensive and effective, all states are required to update their plans on a 10-year interval per U.S. Fish and Wildlife COURTESY PHOTO LEG AL NOTICE S from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda. Public Comment: Any member of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you are requested to make your comments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per group. The public comment time is not for questions and answers. It is your time to express your views. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: * Pledge of Allegiance * Changes to May 27, 2014 Tentative Agenda Approval of the May 27, 2014 Agenda CONSENT AGENDA FOR May 19, 2014 Consent Minutes of the May 12 & 19, 2014, Board meeting BUSINESS AGENDA: General: Resolutions: Contracts: Bids: Fleet Management: 1) 1 Motorgrader 2) 1 Backhoe 3) 3 Loaders OTHER BUSINESS : Public Comments County Commissioners Updates ADJOURN The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be consideredin the order they appear on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even continue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consider other items that are brought before it. Scheduled items may be continued if the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled. The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 9, 2014, 11:00 a.m..,in Meeker at the County Administration Building in Meeker. Please check the County website for information at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/departments/ commissioners.If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Publish: May 22, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times The goal of the plan is to help keep Colorado’s common species common,” Odell said. Currently, Colorado’s State Wildlife Grants amount to approximately $1 million per year. The federal funds go to a variety of wildlife conservation efforts, including the purchase of property easements to preserve sage-grouse habitat. Other efforts funded by the grants include supporting a native fish hatchery, sage-grouse research, bird banding and survey work, amphibian and reptile surveys, small mammal studies, habitat assessments, improvements and restoration, black-footed ferret conservation, bat conservation, fish habitat surveys and conservation planning activities. The deadline to submit the plan to the USFWS for approval is Sept. 30, 2015. Input from partners and the public will be regularly solicited throughout the process. The CPW website will host the information and the opportunity to provide comments. Go to www.cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/StateWildlifeActionPlanas px Additionally, those interested in being added to the stakeholder roster should send their email contact information to: [email protected]. us. MEMORIAL SERVICE Richard J. Collins Sr. May 28, 2014 Please join the Collins family and say goodbye to Richard J. Collins Sr. on May 28, 2014. There will be a service at 10:30 a.m. at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center, 200 E. Main, with a ceremony at Highland Cemetery to follow. 16A " NEWS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 LEG AL NOTIC ES District Court Rio Blanco County, Colorado Court Address: PO Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Brittany Renae Silva and Respondent: Steven Allen Silva Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Brittany Renae Silva PO BOX 962 Meeker, Colorado 81641 Case Number: 2014DR3 Division I Courtroom SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. Your response must be accompanied with the $95.00 filing fee. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance, attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §1410-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction - By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. Date: 4/28/2014 /s/Joan Jensen Deputy Clerk of Court Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2014 in Rio Blanco Herald Times COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS _38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-03 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 24, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s) Nick A. Procopio and Bambi L. Procopio Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Colorado Mortgage Solutions, Inc, Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust January 25, 2010 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 29, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number) 297884 Original Principal Amount $121,188.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $117,359.50 Pursuant to CRS _38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: Lots 30 and 31 Block 2 Coltharps Sub-Divided Lots according to the Plat thereof filed October 22, 1945 as Reception No. 68600 Town of Rangely, Colorado TOGETHER WITH the South 15 feet of Rio Blanco Avenue contiguous to Lots 30 and 31 Block 2 as vacated by Ordinance No. 133 of the Town of Rangely, Colorado recorded March 23, 1962 in Book 236 at Page 310 as Reception No. 119818 Also known by street and number as: 711 East Rio Blanco Avenue, Rangely, CO 81648. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2014, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/1/2014 Last Publication 5/29/2014 Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: 02/24/2014 Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer Griest #34830 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00916 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Read us online @ theheraldtimes.com CPAXLP CAXCA LEG AL NOTICE S RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2014 Rio Blanco County Road 5 SP-7 Wildlife Crossing Construction Project No. 2014 CR-5-3-SP7 REQUEST FOR BID PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK 2014 Rio Blanco County Road 5 SP-7 Wildlife Crossing Project No. 2014-CR5-3SP7. This project is located on Rio Blanco County Road 5 between SH 13 and SH 64 at Mile Post 18.9 to 19.41 and consists of Widening, Excavation, Embankment, Drainage, Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (100), Asphalt Cement (PG 58-28), Signing and Striping. Refer to the plans and Exhibit A for specific work involved. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Plan Drawings, Specifications, Cross Sections and other Contract Document may be purchased on or after May 15, 2014 from HDR Engineering, Inc., 1670 Broadway, Suite 3400, Denver, CO 80202-4824 (Phone 303-764-1558) for a cost of $100.00, non-refundable, payable to HDR Engineering, Inc. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS Vendors must be listed on the most current CDOT Pre-qualified Contractor Listing. PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS Van Pilaud, County Engineer, (970) 8789590, Fax (970) 878-3396. All Bidders are advised to examine the site and become familiar with all conditions. Any questions regarding this Project are to be directed in writing to Van Pilaud before June 3, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. at the above address or fax number. WORK SCHEDULE The Project shall start on or after June 23, 2014 and be completed by October 15, 2014. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Bidders must attend the mandatory prebid meeting: May 28, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker, CO. BID SUBMITTALS Bids shall have Vendor name and address and Sealed Bid-2014 Rio Blanco County Road 5 SP-7 Wildlife Crossing Project 2014-CR 5-3-SP7 written on the sealed envelope. All required documents shall be included with the bid or it shall be rejected. Each bid must include a certified check or cashier check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed by a surety company. Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 5, 2014. No bids shall be received Friday, June 6 through Sunday June 8, 2014. Hand delivered bids will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. on June 9, 2014. Do not depend on overnight delivery. Mailing: RBC Commissioners, P.O. Box i, 200 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641 Hand-delivery address: RBC Commission- LEG AL NOTICE S ers, 200 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 BID OPENING Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on June 9, 2014 at the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Meeting Room at 200 Main St., Meeker, CO. Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. BID PREFERENCE C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq, shall be observed on all construction contracts on public projects. The law states that when a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed preference against a nonresident bidder from another state equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. BID AWARD The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado. RIO BLANCO COUNTY Dated: May 12, 2014 By: Jon D. Hill, Chairman Publish: May 15, 22, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times RIO BLANCO COUNTY RBC RD 10 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CDOT #BRO C490-003 PROJECT #17715 REQUEST FOR BID PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: PROJECT NAME: Rio Blanco County Road 10 Bridge Replacement CDOT Project No. BRO C490-003 Construction Project Code No. 17715. LOCATION: This project is located on Rio Blanco County Road 10, South Fork Road, at Mile Post 10.27 on Rio Blanco County right-of-way in the County of Rio Blanco, Colorado. Construction will take place entirely within the Rio Blanco right-of-way. SCOPE OF WORK: The project consists ofconstruction of a new bridge and roadway alignment adjacent to the existing bridge. Work will also requires the removal of existing bridge and grading of existing roadway. Existing bridge and roadway will be used as an in-place detour during construction of new structure. The Contractor shall obtain a permit for Stormwater Management during construction. The permit shall be transferred to Rio Blanco County after project is accepted by Rio Blanco County. An Erosion Control Supervisor will monitor the SWMP. Traffic Control will be required along County Road 10. This project includes funding by CDOT-administered FHWA Grants, but due to project location and road classification the project is exempt from Davis-Bacon wage requirements. There will be 5.1% DBE contracting goals and 0 hours of On the Job Training. COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-04 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 6, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s) Kathleen Carrillo and Jose Luis Carillo Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for BANCGROUP MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2008 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 293690 Original Principal Amount $230,799.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $216,302.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: LOT 12, BUCKSKIN VALLEY SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED NOVEMBER 27, 2000 AS RECEPTION NO. 268574, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 200 Rimrock Drive, Meeker, CO 81641. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/25/2014, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/1/2014 Last Publication 5/29/2014 Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: 03/06/2014 Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall M. Chin, Esq. #31149 Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. #36290 Andrea Rickles-Jordan #39005 Susan J. Hendrick #33196 Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078 Lisa Cancanon Esq. #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, L.L.P. 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 4622.00164 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. LEG AL NOTIC ES CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents shall be available on May 15, 2014 at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/ home1.asp, on the county website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us on the Public Announcements page, or may be purchased from Rio Blanco County, 570 Second St., Meeker, CO (Phone 970-8789590) for a cost of $60.00, non-refundable, payable to Rio Blanco County. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS: Vendors must be listed on the most current CDOT Prequalified Contractor Listing. PROJECT ENGINEER AND QUESTIONS: Van Pilaud, County Engineer, (970) 8789590, Fax (970) 878-3396. All Bidders are advised to examine the site and become familiar with all conditions. Any questions regarding this Project are to be directed in writing to Van Pilaud before 5:00 P.M. on June 3, 2014 at the above address or fax number. WORK SCHEDULE: The Project shall start after the Notice to Proceed is issued and be completed by October 15, 2014. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting: May 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker. BID SUBMITTALS: Bidder shall submit sealed bids for this project which shall include all information required by the contract documents. Bids shall have Bidder name and address and SEALED BID-RBC RD. 10 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CDOT #BRO C490-003-PROJECT #17715 printed on the outside. Each bid must include a certified check or cashier check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed by a surety company. The Bid Form must be complete with unit bid price for each item. The Bid Form must also be signed. CDOT Forms 85, 605, 606, 1413 (previously Form 714) and documentation of conformance with CDOT UDBE Contract Goal Policy shall be included. If any of these items are missing, the bid will be considered non-responsive. Construction specifications will follow the 2011 Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction (Green book). Project Special Revisions and Standard Provisions applicable to this project are included with the Bid Package. Mail or hand-deliver to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, at P.O. Box i, 200 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 before June 5, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. , OR Hand-deliver to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, 200 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 until 10:45 A.M. on Monday, June 9, 2014. No bids shall be received Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on June 9, 2014 at the Commissioners Meeting Room at 200 Main Streetin Meeker. Bids submitted after 11:00 A.M.shall be re- LEG AL NOTIC ES turned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. BID AWARD: The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado. The CDOT Form 347, Certification of EEO Compliance, is no longer required to be submitted in the bid package. This form certified that the contractor/proposed subcontractor were in compliance with the Joint Reporting Committee EEO-1 form requirements. The EEO-1 Report must still be submitted to the Joint Reporting Committee if the contractors and subcontractors meet the eligibility requirements (29CFR 1602.7); we will no longer require certification. For additional information regarding these federal requirements, please refer to: http://www.eeoc.gov/ states/jobpat/e1instruct.html RIO BLANCO COUNTY Dated: May 12, 2014 By: Jon Hill, Chairman Publish: May 15, 22, 29, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times TOWN OF DINOSAUR DISBURSEMENTS FOR MAY 2014 VENDOR,DESCRIPTION,TOTAL Gross Salaries,$6,750.96 Contract Labor, $P.E.R.A.,Monthly Contributions, $1,461.71 Colorado Dept. of Revenue,CWT, $184.00 IRS,FWT/Med, $723.78 Centurylink ,Phone, Fax, Internet,$240.00 Moon Lake Electric,Electricity, $1,048.00 Rangely Trash Service,Trash Service, $82.00 Rio Blanco Herald Times,Disbursements, $23.52 Mesa County Health Dept,Water test, $20.00 Caselle Inc.,Support, $251.00 LR Gateway Services LLC, Gas, Oil, grease, $429.88 Sands Law Office LLC,Professional services, $57.00 Zions, Pipe, linseed oil, paint, tether balls, tools, metal, $925.24 Pinnacol Assurance,Workers Comp, $439.00 Gold Cross Ambulance,EMT Course & books, $1,113.32 Vernal Winnelson, Parts for water break, pipe for drain, $215.20 FedEx,Postage, $32.63 Westwater Engineering,Professional Services, $161.60 Moffat County, Law Enforcement, $12,000.00 Vernal True Value,Faucet parts, $27.98 IFA , Grass, fertilizer, clover, $593.24 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, $26,780.06 Publish: May 22, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times theheraldtimes.com COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-05 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 12, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s) Alberto Vieyra and Sara M Vieyra Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 24, 2010 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2010 Recording Information (Reception Number) 298135 Original Principal Amount $215,811.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $203,170.52 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property to be foreclosed is: ALL THAT PARSEL OF LAND IN RIO BLANCO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PAINTBRUSH RIDGE AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN REC # 280565 DATED 01/18/2005 AND RECORDED 01/19/2005, RIO BLANCO COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1023 Jill Rd, Meeker, CO 81641-7600. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/09/2014, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/15/2014 Last Publication 6/12/2014 Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: 03/12/2014 Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Jennifer Griest #34830 Christopher T. Groen #39976 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790 Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Britney Beall-Eder #34935 Kimberly L. Martinez #40351 The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 14-00673 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. CLASSIFIEDS " 17A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 LEG AL NOTIC ES NOTICE OF PRIMARY MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO In accordance with the provisions of Section 1-5-205 and 1-7.5-107, Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992, notice is hereby given that the June 24th Primary Election will be held by mail ballot with the following designated drop-off locations for ballots, open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:00am until 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 24th, Election Day. Rio Blanco County Clerk Main Office 555 Main St./PO Box 1067 Meeker, Colorado 81641 (970) 878-9460 (Open Sat., June 21st, 10am-2pm) RBC Clerk Western Annex 17497 Hwy 64 Rangely, Colorado 81648 (970) 878-9465 '( 02&5$ 7,& 2 I I LF LD O % D OOR W I R U 3 ULPD U\ ( OH F W LR Q 5LR % OD Q F R &R X Q W \ 6 W D W H R I &R OR UD G R -XQH 5LR %ODQF R &RXQW\ &OHU N 5HF RU GHU 4".1-& #"--05 0D LO % D OOR W 6 W D W H % R D U G 2 I ( G X F D W L R Q & R Q J U H V V LR Q D O ' L V W U L F W 9 R WH IR U 2Q H +HQU\ & 5RPDQ Mail ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters who are affiliated with the following political parties participating in the Primary Election: American Constitution, Democratic, and Republican. For the Primary Election only, voters must be affiliated with the American Constitution, Democratic, or Republican Party in order to vote that party’s ballot. Unaffiliated voters may declare a party affiliation at the county clerk’s offices and receive a ballot of their declared party affiliation at any time, up to and including the day of election. 6 W D W H 5 H S U H V H Q W D W L Y H ' L V W U LF W , Q V W U X F W LR Q 7 H [ W 3 O H D V H X V H D E O D F N R U E O X H L Q N S H Q R Q O \ & R P S O H WH O \ IL O O L Q WK H E R [ S U R Y L G H G WR WK H O H IW R I \ R X U F K R L F H 0 D N H Q R V WU D \ P D U N V R Q WK H E D O O R W ' R Q R W X V H L Q N V WK D W V R D N WK U R X J K WK H S D S H U R U S H Q F L O 7K H U H D U H Q R F D Q G L G D WH V IR U WK L V R IIL F H 7K H U H D U H Q R F D Q G L G D WH V IR U WK L V R IIL F H The county clerk’s offices listed above will also serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) for voters wishing to vote in-person, to register to vote, or to request a replacement ballot. VSPC dates and hours are as follows: Rio Blanco County Clerk Main Office: Monday – Friday, June 16th–June 23rd (8:30am to 4:30pm); Saturday, June 21st (10:00am to 2:00pm); Election Day, June 24th (7:00am to 7:00pm); and Rio Blanco County Western Annex: Monday, June 23rd (8:30am to 4:30pm) and Election Day, June 24th (7:00am to 7:00pm). Application for a ballot to be mailed to an address other than the elector’s address of record may be made from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the County Clerk’s Main Office - 555 Main St./PO Box 1067, Meeker, Colorado 81641 or the Western Annex - 17497 Hwy 64, Rangely, CO 81648. Tuesday, June 17th, is the last day to apply for any ballot to be mailed. Application for a replacement mail ballot may be made during regular business hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm or from 7:00am to 7:00pm on Election Day at 555 Main St. in Meeker, Colorado. Forms are available on the Clerk’s page of the county website HYPERLINK "http://www.co.rio-blanco.co.us" www.co.rio-blanco.co.us or by calling (970) 878-9460. ADA accessible voting equipment is available for voters wishing to surrender their mail ballot and vote on accessible equipment. Please call 878-9460 for more information. 5HSU HV HQWDWLY H 7 R 7 KH WK 8QLWHG 6WDWHV &RQJU HV V ' LV W U LF W I, Nancy R. Amick, County Clerk and Recorder, do hereby certify that the following sample ballots contain the names of each person for whom a Certificate of Designation or Petition has been filed in the office of the Secretary of State or the office of the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder and the office for which each person is a candidate, subject to the Primary Election to be held June 24th, 2014. & R X Q W \ & R P P L V V LR Q H U ' L V W U L F W &RXQW\ &OHU N 5HF RU GHU :$51,1* $Q\ SHU V RQ ZKR E\ XV H RI IRU F H RU RWKHU PHDQV XQGXO\ LQIOXHQF HV DQ HOLJLEOH HOHF WRU WR Y RWH LQ DQ\ SDU WLF XODU PDQQHU RU WR U HIU DLQ IU RP Y RWLQJ RU ZKR IDOV HO\ PDN HV DOWHU V IRU JHV RU F RXQWHU IHLWV DQ\ PDLO EDOORW EHIRU H RU DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ F DV W RU ZKR GHV WU R\ V GHIDF HV PXWLODWHV RU WDPSHU V ZLWK D EDOORW LV V XEMHF W X S R Q F R Q Y L F W L R Q W R L P S U LV R Q P H Q W R U W R D I L Q H R U E R W K Ballots must be received by the Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder’s office by 7:00pm on Election Day in order for the ballot to be counted. Ballots received after 7:00pm on Election Day will not be counted. 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Instruction Text: Please use a black or blue ink pen only. Completely fill in the box provided to the left of your choice. Make no stray marks on the ballot. Do not use inks that soak through the paper or pencil. County Treasurer There are no candidates for this office. County Assessor There are no candidates for this office. County Sheriff WARNING: Any person who, by use of force or other means, unduly influences an eligible elector to vote in any particular manner or to refrain from voting, or who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits any mail ballot before or after it has been cast, or who destroys, defaces, mutilates, or tampers with a ballot is subject, upon conviction, to imprisonment, or to a fine, or both. United States Senator There are no candidates for this office. There are no candidates for this office. County Surveyor There are no candidates for this office. County Coroner There are no candidates for this office. :$51,1* $Q\ SHU V RQ ZKR E\ XV H RI IRU F H RU RWKHU PHDQV XQGXO\ LQIOXHQF HV DQ HOLJLEOH HOHF WRU WR Y RWH LQ DQ\ SDU WLF XODU PDQQHU RU WR U HIU DLQ IU RP Y RWLQJ RU ZKR IDOV HO\ PDN HV DOWHU V IRU JHV RU F RXQWHU IHLWV DQ\ PDLO EDOORW EHIRU H RU DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ F DV W RU ZKR GHV WU R\ V GHIDF HV PXWLODWHV RU WDPSHU V ZLWK D EDOORW LV V XEMHF W X S R Q F R Q Y L F W L R Q W R L P S U LV R Q P H Q W R U W R D I L Q H R U E R W K & R X Q W \ & R P P L V V LR Q H U ' L V W U L F W 8QLWHG 6WDWHV 6HQDWRU &RXQW\ 7 U HDV XU HU 9 R WH IR U 2Q H &RU\ *DUGQHU 5HSU HV HQWDWLY H 7 R 7 KH WK 8QLWHG 6WDWHV &RQJU HV V ' LV W U LF W 9 R WH IR U 2Q H 6FRWW 5 7LSWRQ 'DYLG &R[ * RY HU QRU Representative To The 114th United States Congress District 3 There are no candidates for this office. Governor There are no candidates for this office. Secretary Of State (Vote for One) Amanda Campbell State Treasurer There are no candidates for this office. Attorney General There are no candidates for this office. State Board Of Education - Congressional District 3 There are no candidates for this office. State Representative - District 57 There are no candidates for this office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have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the County of Rio Blanco, this 9th day of May, 2014. Nancy R. Amick Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder Publish: May 22, 2014 CPAXLP CAXCA 18A " CLASSIFIEDS LEG AL NOTIC ES NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed Supplemental Budgethas been submitted to the Rangely Junior College District Board of Directors for the year ending June 30, 2014; a copy of such proposed budget is on file at Linda Gordon/Budget Officer, 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely, CO where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Rangely Junior College District to be held on June 9, 2014, 12:00 noon CNCC, Johnson Banquet Room for final adoption of this supplemental budget. Any interested elector of such Rangely Junior College District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Publish: May 22, 29, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times RIO BLANCO COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION REPORT APRIL 30 2014 FUND: GENERAL VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT,MC-COMM SVCS, $280.40 RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MC-GRANT, $3,200.00 ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION,SUBSCRPT, $49.00 ALL STATE COMMUNICATION,PRCH SVCS, $793.88 ALLEN JOHN,SPLYS/P. SVCS, $320.00 ALSCO INC,PRCH SVCS, $1,027.63 AMICK NANCY,PRCH SVCS, $208.75 APTITUDE SOLUTIONS,PRCH SVCS, $1,119.48 ATMOS ENERGY,UTIL, $2,429.73 AVEY MONA,TRVL ADV, $220.00 AXIS STEEL INC.,SPLYS, $160.80 BOY-KO SUPPLY COMPANY,SPLYS, $630.60 BRENNAN JACKIE,PRCH SVCS, $12.50 CABELA'S MKTG & BRAND,SPLYS, $53.94 CCNC INC.,PRCH SVCS, $100.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC.,SPLYS, $117.13 CENTRAL DISTRIBUTING CO,SPLYS, $411.56 CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $184.13 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $929.31 CHAPPELL CLINT (PLAN COMM),PLAN COMM, $50.00 CNCC,CNTCT SVCS, $3,500.00 CO COUNTY ATTY'S ASSN.,TRAIN/DEV, $150.00 CO ST TREAS/CO DEPT LABOR,UNEMPLYMNT, $2,863.00 STATE OF COLORADO,PRCH SVCS, $294.52 CO STATE PATROL,SPLYS, $14.00 COOK TORRIE,PRCH SVCS, $12.50 CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $4,521.02 CO STATE UNIVERSITY,EXT DIR/AGNT, $15,792.70 DAY TRAVIS,PLAN COMM, $50.00 DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE OF,PRCH RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 LEG AL NOTICE S SVCS, $18,241.75 EMLAB P&K LLC,SPLYS, $393.00 ESRI INC.,PRCH SVCS, $22,018.90 EXCEL FIRE PROTECTION,PRCH SVCS, $2,539.50 EXTENSION PROGRAM ACTVTY,IG 4-H,$500.00 FEDEX,PRCH SVCS, $27.23 FRIENDS OF THE MEEKER,COMM SVCS, $1,000.00 GALL'S INC.,UNIF/CLOTH, $328.04 GO-FER FOODS OF MEEKER,SPLYS, $5.99 HART INTERCIVIC,PRCH SVCS, $2,344.00 HIGH DESERT OUTDOOR POWER,SPLYS, $77.27 HILL LOGAN D.,PLAN COMM, $50.00 INTERN'L CODE COUNCIL,PRCH SVCS, $50.00 KINTRONICS INC,SPLYS, $280.00 LA QUINTA INN DENVER G,PRCH SVCS, $158.00 LEWIS JAYDA,PRCH SVCS, $50.40 LYLE SIGNS INC. NW 71,OHV TRAIL, $634.87 MARATHON SYSTEMS,SPLYS, $1,197.75 MATTHEW BENDER & CO.,PRCH SVCS, $67.08 MCGUIRE AUTO PARTS,SPLYS, $6.59 MEEKER AIRPORT-CONTRACT,CNTCT SVCS, $3,500.00 MEEKER DI,COMM SVCS, $3,000.00 MEEKER EMBROIDERY,OHV TRAIL, $3,124.00 MEEKER SANITATION DIST,UTIL, $219.00 MEEKER TOWN OF,UTIL, $312.00 MOON LAKE ELECTRIC,PRCH SVCS, $16.64 MTN STATE EMPLOYERS COUNCIL,PRCH SVCS, $358.00 NICHOLS STORE,PRCH SVCS, $60.00 NORTHWEST AUTO SALES,PRCH SVCS, $33.60 PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER,PRCH SVCS, $213.00 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $733.62 QUILL CORPORATION,SPLYS, $556.56 RANGELY AUTO PARTS,SPLYS, $7.33 RANGELY TOWN OF,RENT/UTIL, $8,833.14 RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $357.08 RED FOX WEB TECHNOLOGIES,OHV TRAIL, $10,305.00 REDI SERVICES LLC,PRCH SVCS, $1,065.00 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEM,SPLYS, $142.48 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES,PRCH SVCS, $1,104.60 ROCKY MNTN FORENSIC SVCS,PRCH SVCS, $1,270.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUTTERS,PRCH SVCS, $4,000.00 SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION,OHV TRAIL, $379.84 SAMUELSON'S TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $3.99 SHEPHERD'S,SPLYS, $271.93 SILICON MECHANICS INC,SPLYS, $1,060.00 SINCLAIR SHIRLEY,PRCH SVCS, $61.55 STAPLES ADVANTAGE,SPLYS, $1,120.14 STRATA NETWORKS,UTIL, $1,081.76 SWANSON SERVICES CORP,SPLYS, $172.89 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR,PRCH SVCS, $1,461.65 TYLER TECH INC.-DALLASS,PRCH SVCS, $4,731.99 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $650.69 US FLEET TRACKING,PRCH SVCS, $479.40 USDA APHIS GENERAL,SPLYS, $161.77 VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $903.67 SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS White River Village in Rangely CO is advertising for individuals who qualify to fill out an application and be placed on the waiting list for an apartment. 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WKLUG \HDU (2( QHZVSDSHUV DFURVV &RORUDGR IRU MXVW SHU ZHHN 0D[LPL]H UHVXOWV ZLWK ZZZEHFRPHDGULYHUFRP RXU )UHTXHQF\ 'HDOV &RQWDFW WKLV QHZVSDSHU RU FDOO 6<1& 0HGLD DW Drivers - Prime, Inc 303-571-5117 &RPSDQ\ 'ULYHUV ,QGHSHQGHQW Contractors for Refrigerated, 7DQNHU )ODWEHG 1(('(' 3OHQW\ RI )UHLJKW *UHDW 3D\ 6WDUW ZLWK 3ULPH 7RGD\ Call 800-277-0212 RU DSSO\ RQOLQH DW GULYHIRUSULPHFRP LEG AL NOTIC ES VALUE WEST INC,PRCH SVCS, $4,400.00 VOIANCE LANGUAGE SERVICES,PRCH SVCS, $50.00 WATT'S RANCH MARKET,SPLYS/FOOD, $726.33 WEATHERFORD ELECTRIC,P. SVCS/SPLYS, $1,548.75 WESTERN DIAZO,SPLYS, $284.02 WESTERN SLOPE INFO,PRCH SVCS, $899.61 WHITE RIVER DISTRIBUTION,SPLYS, $239.80 WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $5,280.99 WHITE RIVER MARKET,SPLYS/FOOD, $1,109.74 WINKLER TIMOTHY W.,PLAN COMM, $50.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $32,642.82 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $50,592.18 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $10,368.07 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $40,432.69 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $105,108.00 FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY,WAGE ASGNMT, $290.00 GENERAL FUND TOTAL, $395,242.27 FUND: CAPITAL EXPENDITURE VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT INTELLICHOICE INC.,MC-INFO SYSTM, $6,550.00 TYLER TECH INC.-DALLAS,INFO SYSTM, $4,235.00 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FUND TOTAL, $10,785.00 FUND: ROAD & BRIDGE VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT ALSCO INC,PRCH SVCS, $69.72 CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $105.45 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $250.53 CHANNING BETE COMPANY,SPLYS, $315.56 CO ST TREAS/CO DEPT LABOR,UNEMPLYMNT, $6,176.00 CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $252.49 DELTA RIGGING & TOOLS,RD MTRL, $260.00 DIVISION OF RECLAIMING,PRCH SVCS, $969.00 GMCO CORP.,DST CNTRL, $89,685.05 HERITAGE BUILDING,SPLYS, $4.95 JAY-MAX SALES,SPLYS, $240.00 MEEKER GENERAL MERC,SPLYS, $126.00 NICHOLS STORE,SPLYS, $88.00 OFFICE DEPOT INC.,SPLYS, $146.32 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $59.08 RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $77.99 RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEM,SPLYS, $41.13 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES,SUBSCRPT, $25.00 SAFETY AND CONSTRUCTION,SPLYS, $82.12 SAMUELSON'S TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $75.07 SHEPHERD'S,SPLYS, $2.19 SKYLINE STEEL,RD MTRL/CLVRT, $16,129.00 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $398.45 WATT'S RANCH MARKET,SPLYS, $110.47 WHITE RIVER DISTRIBUTION,SPLYS, $67.50 WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $218.38 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $14,563.46 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $21,370.54 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $4,871.00 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $17,213.54 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $43,421.94 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL, $217,415.93 FUND: PUBLIC HEALTH VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT CENTER-DISEASE DETECTION,PRCH SVCS, $89.00 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $159.34 CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $589.09 DILLON MARY,PRCH SVCS, $93.50 GLOBALSTAR USA,PRCH SVCS, $56.17 MEDICAL ARTS PRESS,SPLYS, $333.87 METRO PATH,PRCH SVCS, $36.00 MOORE MEDICAL LLC,SPLYS, $65.96 PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER,PRCH SVCS, $217.00 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $1.92 PRIORITY HEALTH CARE,SPLYS, $1,274.00 R & S NORTHEAST LLC,SPLYS, $826.10 RANGELY FAMILY MEDICINE,PRCH SVCS, $815.00 RANGELY TOWN OF,RENT/LEASE, $4,149.09 RIVER CITY SUPPLY LLC,SPLYS, $445.00 SILVA ALEXSIS,PRCH SVCS, $53.10 SIMMONS JEREMY,PRCH SVCS, $436.50 THERACOM INC.,SPLYS, $1,274.36 TOTAL ACCESS GROUP,SPLYS, $231.00 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $31.80 WHITE RIVER DISTRIBUTION,PRCH SVCS, LEG AL NOTICE S $21.25 ZUFELT COLLEEN,PRCH SVCS, $187.20 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $1,416.94 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $3,062.44 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $498.84 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $2,416.87 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $4,063.50 PUBLIC HEALTH FUND TOTAL, $22,844.84 FUND: HUMAN SERVICES VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT RANGELY TOWN OF,RENT/LEASE, $3,360.41 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $4,314.45 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $6,579.71 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $1,486.66 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $3,969.62 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $17,953.60 DHS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTAL, $11,667.16 HUMAN SERVICES FUND TOTAL, $49,331.61 FUND: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT ARNIE BUTLER & COMPANY,MA RNWY PRTCT, $7,750.00 GDA,MA APRN, $26,103.78 GDA,MA RNWY CNSTRCT, $33,269.21 GREAT OUTDOORS CONSULT,OHV TRAIL, $25,775.61 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TOTAL, $92,898.60 FUND: USE TAX VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $205.76 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $161.88 CNCC,CNTCT SVCS, $2,000.00 NICKSON ANNALEE,PRCH SVCS, $35.95 PIONEERS HOSPITAL-TRANSPORT,PRCH SVCS, $54,000.00 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $26.16 RANGELY TOWN OF,UTIL, $857.52 RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $238.34 REDI SERVICES LLC,PRCH SVCS, $468.00 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $26.59 WATT'S RANCH MARKET,FOOD SPLYS, $215.47 WHITE RIVER MARKET,FOOD SPLYS, $426.14 WILLIAMS TAMRA,PRCH SVCS, $15.00 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $1,464.85 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $2,382.35 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $518.43 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $1,743.06 COUNTY HEALTH POOL, INSURANCE, $4,792.60 USE TAX FUND TOTAL, $69,578.10 FUND: IMPACT FEE VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT MCCLAIN RUSSELL DEAN,JSTC CNTR,300 NORTHWEST CO CONSULTANTS,JSTC CNTR,"6,639.00" IMPACT FEE FUND TOTAL, $6,939.00 FUND: SOLID WASTE LANDFILL VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT CAROLINA SOFTWARE,PRCH SVCS, $300.00 KRW CONSULTING INC.,PRCH SVCS, $1,448.75 MEEKER SAND & GRAVEL,CPTL OTLY, $3,660.50 METRO PATH,PRCH SVCS, $300.00 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $10.63 RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $55.55 SKYLINE STEEL,CPTL OTLY, $18,777.60 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $53.18 UNITED SITE SERVICES OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $155.46 WHITE RIVER DISTRIBUTION,PRCH SVCS, $15.00 WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $702.86 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $1,342.75 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $1,767.38 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $419.00 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $1,673.14 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $2,796.02 SOLID WASTE LANDFILL FUND TOTAL, $33,477.82 FUND: WEED & PEST VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT CO ST TREAS/CO DEPT LABOR,UNEM-PLYMNT, $2,305.71 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICE,CHEMCLS, $17,458.43 SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS White River Village in Rangely CO has an apartment available for rent. The following criteria must be met: Elderly (Senior Citizen) A person who is a least 62 years old; an Individual with a disability: or an Individual with a Handicap: For more information contact Vicky Pfennig at 970-675-8477 to receive an application or visit www.rangely.com for an application and more information. LEG AL NOTIC ES VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $46.85 VANDIEST SUPPLY,MSQTO CNTRL, $4,774.00 WARNE CHEMICAL,SPLYS, $383.73 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $588.34 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $638.38 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $173.00 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $250.35 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $721.40 WEED & PEST FUND TOTAL, $27,340.19 FUND: FAIRFIELD VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT ATMOS ENERGY,UTIL, $898.94 BOY-KO SUPPLY COMPANY,SPLYS, $596.13 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $164.00 CREDIT UNION OF CO,SPLYS, $87.62 MEEKER SANITATION DIST,UTIL, $57.00 MEEKER TOWN OF,UTIL, $588.00 REDI SERVICES LLC,PRCH SVCS, $305.00 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $26.59 VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $11.16 WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $1,580.89 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $460.20 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $710.70 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $127.00 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $396.00 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $721.40 FAIRFIELD FUND TOTAL, $6,730.63 FUND: CENTRAL SERVICES VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $101.72 CENTURYLINK (LONG DIST),PRCH SVCS, $400.99 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $163.05 FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS,PRCH SVCS, $664.54 PITNEY BOWES SUPPLIES,SPLYS, $59.73 PITNEY BOWES INC.,RNT/LEASE EQP, $385.38 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $173.49 STAPLES ADVANTAGE,SPLYS, $77.99 STRATA NETWORKS,INTERNET/EQUIP, $3,572.18 UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $106.36 XEROX CORPORATION,CNTCT SVCS, $977.46 CENTRAL SERVICES FUND TOTAL, $6,682.89 FUND: FLEET VENDOR NAME,ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT A NUVIEW AUTO GLASS,PRTS/P. SVCS, $474.00 AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN,PRCH SVCS, $47.87 ATMOS ENERGY,UTIL, $652.21 B&B WELDERS SUPPLY,SPLYS, $200.77 BERTHOD MOTORS INC.,PRTS/ACC, $170.26 CCNC INC.,PRCH SVCS, $100 CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $125.20 COLUMBINE FORD INC.,PRTS/ACC, $271.22 C.R. BROWN,DIESEL/GAS, $44,700.42 CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $438.16 DELTA RIGGING & TOOLS,SPLYS, $995.88 EATON SALES & SERVICE,SPLYS, $327.27 EXCEL FIRE PROTECTION,PRCH SVCS, $1,044.00 GILBARCO INC.,PRCH SVCS, $198.38 GRAINGER,PRTS/ACC, $245.45 HANSON INTERNATIONAL,PRTS/ACC, $131.35 HIGH DESERT OUTDOOR POWER,RPRS/ MTNC, $284.26 HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO.,PRTS/ACC, $2,546.18 JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT,PRTS/ACC, $69.98 JAY-MAX SALES,SPLYS, $195.98 MCGUIRE AUTO PARTS,PRTS/ACC, $2,278.98 MEEKER AUTO PARTS,PRTS/ACC, $2,100.23 MEEKER COLLISION CENTER,RPRS/MTNC, $236.80 MEEKER SANITATION DIST,UTIL, $57.00 MEEKER TOWN OF,UTIL, $44.00 NORTHWEST AUTO SALES,LUBE, $6.64 PARISH OIL CO. INC,DIESEL, $23,113.77 RANGELY AUTO PARTS,PRTS/ACC,$872.46 RANGELY TOWN OF,UTIL, $625.52 RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $8.48 TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM,TIRES, $1,232.97 VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $64.94 WAGNER EQUIPMENT,PRTS/ACC, $1,154.98 WATT'S RANCH MARKET,SPLYS, $11.20 WESTFALL O'DELL TRUCK,PRTS/ACC, $1,718.10 WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $1,840.74 XCEL ENERGY,UTIL, $273.49 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FEDERAL W/H, $2,950.78 US DEPT. OF THE TREASURY,FICA W/H, $5,011.14 CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $1,008.00 GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $4,442.52 COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $10,773.64 FLEET FUND TOTAL $113,045.22 Publish: May 22, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times AN NO U NC EMEN TS ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] ATTENTION MHS SENIOR PARENTS!!! LEG AL NOTIC ES RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rangely. Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. AlAnon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-6292970. MEEKER CAT Coalition accepting cat food or monetary donations for spay/neuter and health care. Donations may be left at The Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560 or 878-4429 for more information. RANGELY ROCKCRAWLING & 4 Wheel Drive group in Rangely meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Rio Blanco Water Users Building on Hwy. 64 at 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 7 p.m., Weds. 7 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. St. James Church - enter from back parking lot, meetings are downstairs in Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker 878-4158 • 878-5919 • 878-5636 Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655 Rangely Victim Services An open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-5729 or 6290709. Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance for victims of violent crimes. FOOD BANK of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community member. Scheduled Dates for 2014: May 22 and June 26, July 31. They Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. VFW POST 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary monthly meetings are now held at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker: VFW Post 5843 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday. Ladies Auxiliary 5:00 p.m., 2nd Monday. DON'T FEEL like cooking tonight? FREE dinner at the Episcopal Church 5:30-7:00 p.m. every Thursday night. Bring friends and family. Courtesy of Breaking Bread ministry. I WILL be holding a consignment auction on June 7, 2014 at the County Fairgrounds if you have some items you want to sell. Call me at 970-878-4331 (nights please) or leave a message. Bryce Purkey Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Officer - Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Fax 8789581. Rangely: Veterans Service Officer - Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home. RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 - $2.50. Under 60 - Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 - 12:10 p.m. pickup.) **MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** FRIDAY, May 23: Chile dog w/bun, onions/cheese, 5 bean salad, fresh orange, banana, chocolate chip cookie. MONDAY, May 26: CLOSED Memorial Day TUESDAY, May 27: Chicken Chile, tossed salad, cornbread, apple pie. WEDNESDAY, May 28: Pork chops, apple dressing,, grean beans w/ carmelized onions, whole wheat rolls, melon. FRIDAY, May 30: Happy Birthday! Tilapia with mango salsa, broccoli salad, pecan pie. BRESNAN CABLE television customers If you are not receiving a television channel station you normally get, 3 people must report it before it's considered an outage. Call the service number on your bill to report. Again, this year, the Rio Blanco Herald Times is publishing greetings from senior parents, relatives and friends for a job well done. Please keep your message under 20 words. Examples of sayings parents have used are: Susan - We're proud of you. Love, Dad and Mom or Joe - Welcome to the real world! Love, Your Family Anyone can congratulate the senior(s) of his/her choice. If you have any questions, contact us (Rio Blanco Herald Times). Please make other family members and friends aware of this, so they won't feel left out. The cost for these greetings are $25 each. MHS You must have your greeting phoned in, faxed to 970.878.4016 or emailed to us at [email protected] by the deadline listed for your school. If emailing, be sure you have received a reply from us that we received your ad, if NOT call! Extended DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, May 23. You can email your greeting to: [email protected]. Your greeting needs to be PREPAID. Please include payment when mailing your greeting or call 970.878.4017 with credit/debit card information. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 to 5. CPAXLP CAXCA CLASSIFIEDS " 19A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 AN NO U NC EMEN TS AN NO U NC EMEN TS AN NO U NC EMEN TS NEW EDEN Pregnancy Care Services pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy and child care, post-abortion support, referrals. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main Street, Meeker. Email: [email protected] or (970)878-5117 and 402 W. Main Street Room 171 Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 620-7096. All services are confidential. Rio Blanco Fire Protection District is now offering CPR/FIRST AID Classes at the fire station located at 236 7th Street, Meeker, CO. Call 970-878-3443 for more information. DO YOU have a house in Estate that you want to get sold but it's full of stuff that you don't have time to do something with? I do Estate/Garage sales. Call me at 970-824-6403. MOMS GROUP meeting, open to anyone with a child 0-5 years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely, first Thursday of every month, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info. call Heather Zadra (970)629-9937 MEEKER HOUSING Authority Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at The Pines, 875 Water St., Meeker. PISTOL RIVER LEATHER Back in the shop except when the chemo is working on me. "The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up." 785 Park Avenue 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com Friday, May 23rd, is the last day for a voter who is affiliated with a political party to change their party affiliation in order to vote in the primary election. Unaffiliated voters may declare an affiliation up to, and including, Election Day. PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER, a community oriented medical center with high patient standards, is hiring for the following positions: PRN: Certified Nursing Assistant - Wing Patient Care Tech RN - Acute/E.D. RN - Walbridge Wing LPN - Walbridge Wing Transportation Driver FULL-TIME [eligible for benefits]: Physical Therapist Certified Nursing Assistant - Wing RN - Walbridge Wing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist HIM Clerk/Coder Environmental Services Tech PFS Discharge Office Tech Food Service Helper/Cook Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician S u bmi t R esu me an d/or Ap pl i cati on t o: Pioneers Medical Center, HR, 345 Cleveland St., Meeker, Colo., 81641 Visit our Web site at: www.pioneershospital.org Pioneers Medical Center Phone: 970! 878.5047 Fax: 970! 878.3285 345 Cleveland, Meeker, CO 81641 Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Meeker G G G G Registered Nurse Fairgrounds Laborer Marketing Assistant Extension Staff Assistant Rangely G Registered Nurse Disclaimer: Subject to change at any time! For details and a Rio Blanco County application, please go to www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/ departments/personnel.html Rio Blanco County HR at 200 Main St., Meeker, CO 970-878-9570 ADA/EOE Rio Blanco Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Rio Blanco County, Colorado VACANT POSITIONS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Rio Blanco BOCES is currently accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2014-2015 school year. We are looking for a certified speech language pathologist with the ability to work with student’s grades preK-12. Candidate must be capable of working in a progressive, team-oriented, special education department. Actual salary dependent on degree and experience. Prospective candidate must hold or be eligible for Colorado certification/license. Contact: Teresa Schott, Executive Director, [email protected] 970-675-2064 or mail to 402 West Main Street #219 Rangely, CO 81648. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Rio Blanco BOCES is currently seeking applications for Special Education Teachers, for the 2014-2015 school year. Responsible for planning instruction and or adaptation of the educational programs. Applicants must be licensed or be eligible for a Colorado teaching license. Please contact Teresa Schott at [email protected], 970675-2064 or mail your application located on our web page to Rio Blanco BOCES, 402 W. Main St. #219, Rangely, CO. 81648 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Rio Blanco BOCES is currently accepting applications for an Occupational Therapist who is licensed to practice in the state of Colorado or is eligible for a Colorado Department of Education Professional Special Services OT license. Applicant must have in-depth knowledge of motor and sensory motor disabilities in an educational environment. Experience with school populations (ages birth to 21) is preferred. Applicant will help students to determine their functional levels, identify special needs and plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit their educational experiene. Please contact Teresa Schott at [email protected], 970-675-2064 or mail your application located on our web page to Rio Blanco BOCES 402 W. Main St. #219, Rangely, CO. 81648 Rio Blanco BOCES is an Equal Opportunity Employer TROPHY TROUT -catch and release or catch and keep. 30" plus trout common. For proof call Antler Taxidermy 878-3365. Limited number of people allowed. For appointment call Del Turner 878-4546 or 303-881-9408 Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Board Vacancy Notice. Pioneers Medical Center is looking for a person who is interested in serving on the ERBCHSD Board to fill a vacant seat until the May 2016 Election. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest no later than June 16, 2014. Letters of interest should be returned to Cindy Rholl, DEO, at Pioneers Medical Center, or mailed to the same at 345 Cleveland St, Meeker, CO 81641. To be eligible, persons must be a citizen of the United States, must reside within the Meeker Health District and must be a registered elector in the District. Please run on 5/22/14, 5/29/14, and 6/5/ 14 Any Questions please call. Cindy Rholl 970-878-9261 SAFEHOUSE If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131 DO YOU have any worn-out or torn American flags? The Meeker VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be performing a flag retirement ceremony on June 14. Please take your flags to Vicki Crawford at the Meeker Fire Department by June 7. SAVE THE DATE- Old Timers Celebration. Saturday June 7, 2014. "How the West was Fun." FOR SALE 2012 ECHO UTV trailer with spare. $1000. 878-3317. LIFT CHAIR- $500. Originally cost $2000.00. In great shape. Call Diana Watson 970-878-5898. 2006 UTILITY bed. Golden brown. $2300. 970-675-8330 FOR SALE- 1954 Ford Tractor 8N w/ brush hog & back blade. $3500 Antique Home Comfort Cook Stove- Make an offer. Shop built wood stove for shop or garage. Make an offer. Sewing maching. Mitsubishi Electra DU105, for furniture upholstery. Make an offer. Home Model Tanning Bed 416SL series iv. SCA Wolff system. $800 OBO. 970-629-0947 LAW N & GAR DEN –R I DE – June 1, 2014 Look for details next week! HELP WANTE D: GE NER AL LOST- LONG-HAIRED black & white cat. Older. 970-942-3511 MISC ELLA NEO U S ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING Can't get a metal part? We can make all kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine equipment, lathe and tooling to do the job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive and Machine. (970)878-5606. YARD SALE- Meeker- 825 2nd Street. Moving sale all must go. Furniture, appliances, tools, camping, swamp cooler. Lots of stuff. 5/23-25. 24 8am- HELP WANTE D: GE NER AL NEED A Caregiver. Enjoy your own fully furnished home. Utilites paid plus a wage. 970-878-5891 BUY LOCALLY! SUPPORT RIO BLANCO COUNTY THE RIO Blanco Herald Times is looking for a part-time freelance reporter with newspaper experience to cover Rangely's school board and town board meetings as well as occasional county commissioners' meetings. If interested, call EditorSean McMahon at 878-4017 or 675-5033, or contact him at [email protected] CROSSFIRE, LLC is currently recruiting for Water Truck Drivers and HydroVac Operators located at our district office in Rangely, CO. Crossfire, LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To learn more about Crossfire, LLC and this position, visit our website at www.crossfire-llc.com. Submit resume to [email protected]. Coaching Vacancy The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking qualified applicants to serve as the Head Volleyball coach at Meeker High School for the 2014/2015 season. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a completed coaching application to the Meeker School District office. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications can be picked up at the District Office located at 555 Garfield Street. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M OTOR C A D E : MISC ELLA NEO U S TRAILERS, HITCHES, flatbeds, toolboxes, trailer service and truck accessories. We are a "one stop shop" truck and trailer outfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $597 installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales, Grand Junction. 1-800-287-6532. BUSINESSDIRECTORY MEEKER STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS KEVIN AMACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. KEVIN AMACK Agent 628 Main P.O. Box 347 Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 878-4036 402 W. Main St., Suite 139 Rangely, CO 81648 (970) 675-5455 (800) 440-3418 Complete Automotive Repairs Computer Diagnostics CNC Machining Fabricating • Welding FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE 262 6th & Market Streets Meeker, CO 81641 970.878.5606 Phil Mass Mike Mohr Farm Bureau Insurance James A. Amick Agent 43904 highway 13 [email protected] (located behind Samuelson Hardware) 970-878-0000 Auto Glass Chip Repair Auto Body Spray-In Bedliners Randy Schindler Master Plumber Cell (970) 274-8050 Office (970) 878-5153 LDNK High Country PORTABLES Port-A-John • Septic • Rolloff Services Locally Owned & Operated Your Business is Our Business Levi & Darcy Roach 970-878-6361 733 Main St.• PO Box 659• Meeker Office: 970-878-3664 Fax: 970-878-3415 Cell: 970-942-8524 RANGELY Stewart Welding 98 County Road 46 • Trailer Axles & Accessories • 24 - Hour Service on Welding & Machine Work Reflex Spray On Bedliner Dealer Certified Oilfield Welders Ed Stewart: 675-2063 SHOP PHONE: 675-8720 ELECTRICAL WORK OF ALL KINDS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL DUCEY’S ELECTRIC 739 East Main Street, Rangely • 563 Market Street, Meeker 675-8368 • Alan Ducey • 878-4144 24-HOUR SERVICE 8 WEEK old female 3/4 McNab 1/4 Border Collie. Asking $250.00. Please call 970756-2039 or 878-5700. YA R D S A L E S H ELP WA NTE D: GE NER AL RIOBLANCOHERALDTIMES Residential | Commercial | Remodel | Service Calls Boiler Systems/ Hot Water Heat Specializing in Custom Homes LOST & FOU N D YARD SALE- Meeker- May 12:00pm. 1036 Park Avenue. Vacancy Notice April 2, 2014 District: Meeker School District Re-1 Meeker, Colorado 81641 Position: School Health Nurse - Part-Time Position Date Available: Position begins with the 2014-2015 School Year School Health Nurse Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, and possess a valid Colorado Registered Nurse License; or, Bachelors Degree, current National Certification in school nursing, and three years of experience in school nursing. Responsibilities: Possess supervisory skills in communication, consultation, training, and monitoring; serve as health consultant and resource person in health education; assist in maintenance of school health policy and procedures. This is a flexible part-time position consisting of approximately 304 hours per year. Keep student health records current. Conduct school health services, including physical examinations, immunizations, and test for hearing, vision, dental and scoliosis. Responsible for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care. Contact: Jessica Browning - Human Resources Director Meeker School District Re-1 Administration Office 555 Garfield Street P.O. Box 1089 Meeker, CO 81641 Telephone: (970) 878-9040 Fax: (970) 878-3682 E-mail: mailto:[email protected] [email protected] Website: www.meeker.k12.co.us www.meeker.k12.co.us Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will close when the position is filled. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer VACANCY NOTICE May 1, 2014 Position: Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Career Tech Education- CTE) Meeker High School District: Meeker School District Re-1 Meeker, Colorado 81641 Date Available: Position begins with the 2014-2015 school year Description: Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 710 students in grades PreK through Twelve. The High School has 194 students (9-12); Middle School 150 students (6-8); and Elementary (PreK-5) 370 students. The District desires a person with an interdisciplinary teaching background, and strong family and consumer experience. Experience working with youth groups is preferred. The assignment includes: Life Management, Teen Challenges and Choices, Relationships/Adolescent and Child Development, Creative Cookery and Contemporary Clothing. The teacher will sponsor the FCCLA Chapter. We are seeking an educator who has strong organization skills; who has an understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of the high school student; who is an enthusiastic person who wants to join a staff committed to "Seeking Excellence In All We Do". Contact: Jessica Browning Meeker School District Re-1 Administration Office P.O. Box 1089 Meeker, Colorado 81641 Phone: 970-878-9040 FAX: 970-878-3682 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.meeker.k12.co.us Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and close when the position is filled. Applicants must have Colorado licensure with a Vocational endorsement, or must be able to obtain Colorado Department of Education License. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Schindler Plumbing Emerald City Lawn Care Call for free quote. Poop scooping starting at $35.00 per month. Ashes & Tim- 970-878-4553 PETS “ FUN” H ELP WA NTE D: GE NER AL THERAPEUTIC & MEDICAL MASSAGE CRAIG Deep Tissue • Aromatherapy • Reflexology • Healing Touch • Cranial Sacral • Myofascial Release • Oncology • Swedish GINA M. SPENCER, RMT 592 Main Street, Suite 20 The Hugus Building Meeker, Colorado 81641 970.629.5411 Now Taking Appointments “ Massage With Heart” Casey Tech Services, LLC • Computer Diagnostics & Repair • Virus & Spyware Clean-up & Removal • Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting • Residential & Business Networking Solutions For ALL your local computer suppor t needs! MARTY C ASEY 970.878.4650 suppor t@caseytechser vices.com Call 675-5033 or 878-4017 to place your ad in the Business Directory TODAY! Adrienne “Rocky” Reeves [email protected] Collect Calls Welcome 24/7 Credit Cards Accepted • Payment Arrangements “ FREEDOM IS AFFORDABLE” 1780 East 7th St. • PO Box 252 • Craig, CO 81625 CPAXLP CAXCA 20A " CLASSIFIEDS HO MES: M EEK ER RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, May 22, 2014 R E N TA L S : M E E K E R FSBO 2700 sf, 4+bedrooms, 2 bath, newer kitchen w/ granite. Lots of storage & RV parking. Price reduction $197,000 to 185,000. Call 878-4207 or 970-629-0795. TOWNHOUSE FOR Rent- 2BR/ 1 1/2 BA. 478 12th Street. $400 month. Damage deposit plus first and last month. Call 2202043. 1350 SAGE Ridge Road 4BDR 3BA home on double lot in Sage Hills. Large deck with beautiful, unobstructed views. Many extras. $240,000. Call for appointment to view . (970)878-3228. NICE 2BR/1-1/2 BA manufactured home. Includes water & sewer charges. Large storage room and porch, nice yard. $575 + first month and security deposit required. Please call 970-220-2150. L A N D / L OT S FSBO HORSE property, 22 acres, new 5 wire barbless fence, 200 amp service, cistern, heated utility bldg, horse barn, corrals, shed, RV service, house ready. $89,500. Possible lease purchase. 4751 County Road 7. (580) 571-5967 CLEAN, QUIET 2 BDR/1BA. $475+deposit. Call 878-3736 or 878-5367 3 BDR, 1.5 BA, nicely furnished townhouse. Washer & dryer included, NS, water, trash & sewer included. $800/mo. with 1 yr lease plus security deposit. 878-5858. R E N TA L S : M E E K E R 1BDR, 1BA apartment fully furnished, $400/month. Include all utilities. Security deposit and references required. Call (970) 220-2150. 2 BDR/1 BA apartment. $400/month.Tenant pays electricity. Deposit required. (970) 878-3363 or (970) 878-3656. FOR RENT: Brand new remodel- 4BDR, 1BA house. New bath, kitchen and flooring throughout. All appliances included. Nice yard. NS, NP. $850.00 a month. Call (970) 878-3257. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 BDR furnished apartment utilities included, quiet setting, no smoking, no pets. 878-4141 or 878-4198 leave message. R E N TA L S : M E E K E R CLEAN–REMODELED 2BD apartments, utilities included, in-house laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $575 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877. LARGE HOUSE with river frontage for rent. Close to town. Available January 2014. $1,900/month. References, deposit and minimum 1 year contract required. Call (970) 878-4138. Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/ Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities included. Year lease $700, $1,500 damage deposit. Shorter term options available. Western Exposures Realty (970) 8785877. R E N TA L S : M E E K E R EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2 BDR apt. Hot water heat, water, sewer, trash paid. Lease/Deposit required. NS, NP. (970)878-4592. STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. 12TH STREET APARTMENTS 2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included. Call (970)261-1441 or (970)8783739. HALANDRAS BUILDING, 300 sq. ft. interior office, includes utilities. Off street parking, easy access. (970)629-9714. W Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. Abby Welle, Broker Assoc. 643 Main Street N P.O. Box 1384 Meeker, CO 81641 NEW RV PARK- 13 acres with White River Frontage, 20 spaces with water/sewer/electric, plus 20 acres with Colorado Highway 13 & 64 frontage. $900,000 for both. NICE PROPERTY! 317 East Market - GREAT PROPERTY, GREAT LOCATION - 1.4 acres includes commercial building, newly built shop $975,000. Also the adjoining 3 acre parcel is available for $300,000 with highway access. 680 Water St. – Playa del Rio Apartments sits on 4 lots, feature 19 apartment units, 17 storage units, off street parking and park area. Buy before the market booms! $650,000 624 Market St. – Large remodeled restaurant building with apartment space. Fantastic location! $562,500 1107 Market St. – Highway 13 frontage, large corner lot, two story office building, off street parking and rental home. $250,000 975 Market St. – Restaurant building on two lots with off street parking along Highway 13. $220,000 206 Market St. – Main floor retail space, high ceiling, hardwood floors. Apartment space in basement, spacious metal shop. $159,000 ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED! 439 Agency Dr. – Perfectly manicured log home with 4BD, 3BA, high end appliances and finishes. New horse barn, mature landscaping and tremendous views. MOVE IN READY! $525,000 3778 RBC Rd. 13 – Fantastic horse and hay property just 4 miles from town. 35 acres with water rights, fenced pastures, outbuildings and an inviting 4BD, 2BA freshly remodeled home. BRING AN OFFER! $369,000 Under Contract NEW 1751 Brightwater Ln. – Located 20 minutes west off Highway 64, this 39 acre property has income producing hay ground, river frontage and a new 5000+ SQFT metal shop. Electric, cistern and septic already installed. $369,000 NEW 1161 RBC RD 8 - This 3 bd remodeled home sets across from the White River, includes 5 acres with trees. Large deck & great location, just a few minutes from town. $349,000 NEW 320 Bugle Dr. CONSIDERING THE COUNTRY? 99 acres with comfortable home and outbuildings, tucked away in a private location with great views and good pastures. $320,000 281 RBC Rd. 57 – Marvelous 3BD, 2BA log home on 1.4 acres, located 10 miles up the Flat Tops Scenic Byway. Right from this home, you can jump on your ATV and enjoy the vast public land! $287,500 264 Love Ln. – HORSE HAVEN – 5 stall horse barn, multiple fenced pastures and metal shop on 4.39 acres. Humans will equally enjoy the stucco 3BD, 2BA home and convenient location! $275,000 2638 RBC Rd. 6 – Unobstructed views await you at this 38.2 acre property only 10 minutes from Meeker. The home boasts two living spaces, 4BD, 3BA, detached shop, water well, irrigation rights and improved grasses. $275,000 210 RBC Rd. 75 - Papoose Creek Cabin – Forest service leased land, your rustic cabin to enjoy! $65,000 41 Vacant Lots – Sanderson Hills Subdivision. Located on the northwest side of the subdivision. $250,000 for all or 7 Lots $6,200 per Lot. OWNER FINANCING 48 Acres off County Road 13 – 5 miles south of Meeker, joins BLM, open to trades or offers $235,000 5 Acres 13 miles up County Road 8 – River frontage, elevated view of the White River Valley. OWNER FINANCING $149,900 99 Acres off of County Road 60 – Secluded acreage with power, nice building areas, borders BLM. $139,000 15,000 SQFT Lot at 6th & Water St. – Mixed zoning, cleared, READY FOR YOUR NEW BUILDING! $120,000 4.5 Lots on 8th St. – Quiet location! $100,000 182 Main St. – Commercial lot behind Family Dollar store. Busy location, cleared, ready to build! $85,000 688 Meath Dr. – 35 acre lot in Little Beaver Estates, cleared building pad. Will consider all offers! $85,000 4 Lots in Cross L Estates – OWNER FINANCING $70,000 - $75,000. $250,000 for all 6.79 Acres in Cross L Estates – Irrigated meadow, domestic water, electricity and views. REDUCED $65,000 1095 Pinyon St. – Elevated views of the valley, all 3 lots for $60,000 23105 Highway 13 – 5.09 Acres with domestic well, electricity and views. REDUCED $50,000 2.25 Acres off Highway 13, north of Meeker – Nice building location, close to town! $45,000 2 Lots in Sage Hills – Gentle grade, for fantastic views. Time to build! $35,000 each 41 Developed Lots in Sanderson Hills Re-subdivision – Streets, Curbs, Electricity and Gas installed. $29,000 each or $25,000 each in packages of 5 lots. RURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Suzan Pelloni Managing Broker [email protected] RANCHES NEW 1648 RBC RD. 32, MEEKER, CO 160 acre ranch with beautiful hay meadows, irrigation water, farm house, metal shop, old style barn ... great location. $1,065,000 NEW 4637 RBC Rd. 8 – Exquisitely remodeled 4BD, 2BA farmhouse sitting on 77 acres. Fenced meadows, irrigation rights, shop space and strong domestic well. $599,000 NEW 1560 RBC RD. 15 - 390 acre ranch with cozy 3BD log home, lush pastures private setting, close to town, well, pond & spring. $595,000 VACANT LAND Onea J. Miller Broker • www.westernexposures.com • CPAXLP [email protected] CAXCA 1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107 Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780 Cell 970-390-2182 [email protected] [email protected] 970-242-2400 417 North Ave., Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 BROOKS REALTY 889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado (970) 878-5858 • (970) 675-2525 WWW.BROOKSREALTYMEEKER.COM 3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, built in 1997, new wood burning stove, with large open kitchen. 16,449 sq. ft. lot. Huge fenced back yard. Member of Craig Board of Realtors Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Visit www.Realtor.com RANCHES — RURAL RESIDENTIAL — HUNTING PROPERTIES... *NEW 12916 CR 8- Amazing one of a kind home on 35 acres. Vacation home or year around living, park like setting, million $ views, located along the Flat Tops Scenic Byway. Must see! $390,000 *NEW 3315 CR 8- 42 Acres, 3 mi east of Meeker. Beautiful log home 3 BR, 2 BA, walk-out basement. $450,000 *NEW 20285 CR 8-3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home with river views. 1.74 private acres, shop. $239,000 SALE PENDING *NEW 1337 Meath Dr.- 35 Acres, 9 miles east with a nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, pastures, views. Reduced $230,000 *1190 CR 63 - 376 Acre Hunting & Grazing Property-12 mi. E. of Meeker, 3 BR, 2 BA home, borders Oak Ridge state hunting land. Cattle grazing land. Creeks, ponds. $1,100,000. *950 CR 14- Mountain cabin 26 miles up river. 2 BR, 1 BA with great views, in the woods. $289,000. *13245 CR 8- 5 acres 14 miles up-river, well, trees, nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, decks, garage, shop. $360,000 *River Property- CR 12- 5+ acres 28 miles up river, with 2 BR, 1 BA cabin, good well, fish pond. $295,000 *2000 County Rd. 119 Forest Service cabin on Ute Creek, 1BR,1BA, Beautiful setting! $65,000 REDUCED *710 Shaman Tr.- 3+ BR,4BA , Custom built 4,534 sq ft home on 5 acres, great views, garage. $448,000 *40 Acres up South Fork- Lots of trees, water, 4 BR, 2 BA lodge, Nat. Forest access, HUNTING. $585,000. *13051 CR 8- 52 Acres, 14 miles up river, 2 living quarters buildings, garage, hunting. $435,000. SOLD! *24530 County Rd. 8- A-frame cabin on small acreage, up-river, vacation home, views! $169,000 SOLD! BUSINESS & INVESTMENT … *145 Garfield- commercial building w/ apartment, loading dock, over 3,000 sq. ft. $100,000 *109 Market St.-3+ lots on the corner of 1st & Market. Great location next to Family Dollar Store $299,000 *Rio Blanco Store- Great potential, ¾ acre on Hwy 13, 3,000 sq ft store, café, living quarters. Reduced $130,000. *304 4th St. Commercial building on corner lot downtown, great office space, 4,437 sq. ft. $220,000 RAW LAND AND HOMESITES ... *Ridge Estates- 2 to 9 acre lots. Community well, irrigation water to each site. Prices reduced, additional discount available. Prices starting from $75,600. 1 mile south of town. *County Rd. 8- mile marker 29 ½, amazing 29 acre parcel, building site, water rights & more, borders BLM & National Forest $349,000 *Juniper Rd.- large lot in Sage Hills. $35,000 *860 Shaman Trail- 5.5 acre lot just east of Meeker, Ute Terrace Sub., town water, awesome views. $80,000 *359 Love Lane-5 acres, Cross L Estates, Lot 13, great horse property, well. $100,000 *River Property-19.6 Acres 12 miles west. Irrigated hay, good home sites, river. $150,000. *20 Acres, Strawberry Creek Minor Subdivision, Lot 3, $63,000 *Little Beaver Estates- Lot 4, 35 acres, fenced, good pond, loafing shed, great home site. Reduced to $75,000 *Little Beaver Estates Lot 5: 35 acres, good pond, pasture. Partially fenced. $83,000. *Little Beaver Estates- Two 35 acre lots bordering DOW hunting land. Lot 11- $95,000, Lot 12 SOLD! *Little Beaver Estates 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land, Lot 14. $100,000 *879 Pine St.-11,250 Sq. ft. lot, great neighborhood, nice building site. $28,000 *100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00. *Several nice building lots on Mimi Circle and Michael Circle priced between $22,500 and $25,000. 1144-1146 Michael SOLD! For a color brochure on these properties, and information on others, stop by our office at 1130 Market Street Call Steve Wix, Andrea Thiessen, Barbara Clifton or Rachel Gates. See property pictures and descriptions at: www.backcountryrealty.com Rangely Charlie Novak Broker Associate 1090 Pinyon MEEKER, CO HOMES IN MEEKER … *NEW 1440 Mountain View Rd.-5BR, 4½ BA, one of a kind custom home, panoramic views, outdoor entertaining area, lawn w/sprinkler system, home security system, A/C & more! $449,000 *NEW 830 Main St- 1 lot near downtown Meeker with a 2 BR, 2 BA home, 2 car garage. $95,000 Sale Pending *NEW 891 3rd St.-3BR, 2 BA one level home, garage, fenced yard, sprinkler system, move in ready! $169,000 *NEW 112 Main St.-3 BR, 2 BA historic home with a 426 sq. ft. cottage. Updated, large corner lot. $219,000 *NEW 879 7th St.- Log home on 4 lots in town. 4 BR, 3 BA, views,huge garage,deck. $425,000 *NEW 1393 Ridge Rd.-5 BR, 3 BA home, fenced yard, attached garage, hot tub, fireplace, great views! $229,000 *1425 Mountain View Rd.-4 BR. 3 BA home on a private lot with amazing views. Well maintained. $189,900. *146 Garfield- Unique commercial property or ? Loading dock, workshop, small apartment, storage . $100,000 *560 5th St- Great Rental Property -Lg family home or can be a 2, 3, or 4 plex, big shop. $175,000. *1369 Juniper Rd.-Beautiful home on 2 large lots, 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, attached garage, landscaped w/ sprinkler system, covered patio. $275,000 Also a 3rd adjacent lot available @ $35,000 *917 4th St.- Beautiful 5 BR, 3 BA home on 2 quiet, private lots. Basement, garage, trees. Reduced to $ 240,000. *830 Water St.-3 BR, 2BA one level home, fenced corner lot. Garage. Move in ready. $159,000 REDUCED *585 Cleveland St.- 3BR 3BA home like no other in the heart of Meeker, attention to detail in every area! Private fenced back yard, shop, big carport, trees. SCHEDULE A SHOWING. $469,000. *970 9th St.- 4 BR 3-1/2BA two story log home, large lot, carport. $169,000 REDUCED! *562 Larry Lane-Corner lot, 1 level, 3 BR 2BA, fenced yard, garage, deck. $149,000 MAKE AN OFFER! *643 12th St- 4 BR, 2 BA bi-level home. Garage, carport, fenced back yard. $129,000. REDUCED! *910 Water St, Space 6- Very nice 3 BR, 2 BA, double-wide trailer. $59,000 SOLD *825 2nd St.-4+ BR, 2 BA home, fenced yard, 3 car garage & heated shop. $235,000 SOLD! Meeker Laurie J. Brooks Owner/Broker NEW LISTING! RANGELY NEW 1452 Mountain View Rd. - Simply beautiful custom built 4BD/3BA home in Sage Hills looking out over the White River Valley. $370,000 855 5th St. – Wonderful view over town from this 5BD, 2BA home. New roof, siding, windows and flooring. $200,000 NEW 267 Crest St. Rangely, CO -Nice brick home, good neighborhood with fireplace, sunroom, great back yard, rock waterfall. $198,500 1045 Lance Cr. – SHOP SPACE GALORE! Well kept, 5BD, 2BA home with large rooms, smart floor plan and amazing shop. $198,500 973 Main St. – Inviting 2BD, 1.75BA home with expansive opportunities. The mature trees, manicured yard, garden, deck and cottage create a peaceful haven right in the middle of town! COME RELAX ON THE DECK! $185,000 NEW 165 Main Street - Wonderfully remodeled 3BD/1BA two story home, fenced yard, garage and more! Come see! $179,000 769.5 Pine St. – Hidden gem in town - 3BD, 2BA remodeled home with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, fenced yard and a covered porch waiting for your first BBQ party! $179,000 780 11th St. – Tastefully remodeled 3BD, 2BA bilevel home with a fantastic fenced yard. REDUCED to $167,900 1170 Cleveland St. – A comfortable 3BD, 2BA home with full basement, mature trees and great outdoor space. $149,900 1007 Wall St. – Remodeled 3BD, 2BA with a nice deck, leading to an expansive fenced yard. COME SEE! $145,000 NEW 852 9th St. - Cute 2BD, 1BA home on a large lot. Great views! $140,000 NEW 767 12th Street - Completely remodeled townhouse includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. "Like New". $65,000 We will work with any type of credit. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate [email protected] MEEKER COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RV Spaces for rent. Manager: Heath GeBauer (970)675-2259 (970)846-4293 Fax: (970)675-5509 erican Dream m A MORTGAGE Featured Property of the Week RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 come true. N Credit Scores as low as 550! N Conventional Loans N FHA/VA/USDA Loans N Jumbo Loans N Single & Double Manufactured Homes N Fast Approvals and Closings www.meekerrealty.com 970-878-5877 R E N T A L S : R A N G E LY Serving the entire state of Colorado (970) 878-5165 1033 W Market St. Meeker, Colo.. 81641 Commercial office space available in Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138. e make dreams of Rio Blanco County residents look here every week for a new home! O 73209 Hwy 64 – 11 acres with 2032 SF home, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, outbuildings, Views . . . . . . . .$297,500 O 73229 Hwy 64 – 38+ acres in Lions Canyon, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, well & outbuildings . . . . .$294,500 O 566 Rimrock Drive – 4 bdroms, 3 baths, 5 acres, irrigation water, great views…. Back on the Market with new price! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,000 O 1394 Ridge Rd – Cute ranch style home on corner lot, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, garage, shed . . . . . . . .$249,500 O 1343 Sage Ridge Rd – Cute 3 bdrm, 2 ba home, full basement, lots of potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,000 O 880 Cleveland Street, Large home on corner lot, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, all new windows and exterior doors, new exterior paint, and more. Home is listed at $195,000 Purchase the home and adjoining 7500 SF lot for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$215,000 O 1027 Jill Drive – Ranch style home, open floor plan, new landscaping, Move In Ready . . . . . . .$193,900 O NEW LISTING: 165 Water Street, 1 ½ story home with 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths, lots of upgrades, 2 car garage. Close to BLM/Forest Service Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$157,500 O 242 Park Ave – older home, large garage/shop, oversized lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SALE PENDING $145,000 O 1062 Main Street – older home on large corner lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SALE PENDING $115,000 O Garfield Street Townhouses, choose from 5 units, 2bdrms, 1.5 baths . . . . . . .from $29,900 -- $49,900 O VACANT building site – 7500 SF , 1280 Garfield Street, includes paid water tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 THE FORMER BLM Building west of Meeker is for rent. The building consists of approximately 10,000 square feet of office space. Interested parties may contact the Meeker Re-1 School District Superintendent at 878-9040 for more information. Rocky Mountain Storage & Rentals 5x10, 10x10 storage units available in town. 878-0085 or 878-3700. THOUSANDS 1032 Lance Circle – Beautiful ranch style home on corner lot, open concept living room, kitchen, dining, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, Valuted Ceilings, oversized garage, & more. Priced to sell at $243,900 R E N TA L S : M E E K E R Priced to move 120,000! $ N White River Drive In — 322 W. Main St. Same great quality, fully equipped 1950's style drive in restaurant. Needs a dedicated new owner. New Price: $150,000! UNDER CONTRACT! N 300 4th St. East, 3 BR 2 BA on 3 lots in Dinosaur, 1744 Sq Ft built in 1981. Large garden space with water tap. Two large outbuildings. Lots of room to park toys. $130,000 UNDER CONTRACT! N 315 &317 N. Grand Ave. Duplex: Attractively renovated. Each unit has 1,200 SF. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, W/D hookup, carport for each side. Priced to Sell! $139,500 Excellent income property. N 5 acres on CR 104, Dinosaur. Skull Creek Flats, Area 10 w/ Great views $7,500 UNDER CONTRACT N NEW LISTING! 1376 Juniper Rd. Meeker, CO - Total remodel, beautfiul kitchen, master bedroom has huge walk-in closet. Fresh paint and new flooring on main level. Total of 2,460 sq. ft. and 3-car-garage! Priced to move $264,000 N NEW LISTING! 1886 RB County Rd. 8 - New windows throughout, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home, 6.8 acres with 2,000 feet White River frontage, large deck and spectacular views! $368,000 N NEW LISTING! 824 2nd Street, 3 BR, 1 & 3/4 bath home, with partially unfinished basement. 15,000 SF lot, mature trees, detached storage. Priced to move $151,000 N 980 9th Street. Top of 9th Street. 3 bed, 2 1/2 bathroom home. With lg. laundry/hobby room, upgraded kitchen, 2 car garage, lots of storage and great views! Priced to sell. $177,000 N RIMROCK CAMPGROUND- 73179 HWY 64/Meeker- Great Income property, 14.5 acres offering 1,435 SF home w/ 238 SF att. front office. numerous cabins & outbuildings, single wide mobile home rental. Good producing water well. 30 full RV hook-ups w/2 primitive sites, tent sites and fully laundry area W/ coin–op machines. Large established shade trees.Have to see this one — Priced to move $438,000 KAREN REED SUSANA FIELD CELL: (970) 629-2357 CELL: (970) 629-8242 BROKER/OWNER ASSOCIATE BROKER Yo hablo Espanol 117 W. MAIN ST. • RANGELY, CO 81648 • (970) 675-2299 RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................................................................ 205 E. Raven 2 Bd/ 1.75 Bath Super Cute Duplex, 1 Car Garage, 941 Sq.Ft. $67,000 924 Tropic Sweet 3 BD/2 Bath Manufactured Home on large lot w/garage $80,000 203 Dakota Ave Great Starter Home 2 BR/1 Bath Partial Bsmt 1176 Sq. Ft. $110,000 508 E. Rio Blanco- 3 Bd/1 Bath, Large lot, 2 living areas, 1252 sq.ft. $125,000 601 E. Rangely Well maintained 3BD/ 2 Bath, Fenced Yard, Built in 1979, 1252 Sq.Ft. $140,000 304 S. Birch Very Nice 4+ BR/ 2 Bath, Garage, Deck, Close to School 1748 Sq. Ft. $158,000 1101 Tanglewood Ln. Well kept 3Bd/2 Bath Built in 1982 1,512 sq ft $167,900 208 Hillcrest Cir Spectacular views 3Bd/1.75 Bath w/sauna Built in 1983 1,960 sq ft $185,000 226 S. Grand New 3bd/ 2Bath, Garage, 1296 Sq. Ft. 11,000 Sq. Ft. lot Built in 2013 $187,000 1234 Solar Cr. Great 3 Bd/2 Bath, 2-Car Gar. In La Mesa Built in 2007, 1533 Sq. Ft. $195,000 COMMERCIAL ................................................................................................................................ 111 Foothill Dr. 6 plex Great Investment Property $350,000 313 W. Main St. 1,920 sq. ft. Commercial Building with great energy updates! $129,900 DINOSAUR ................................................................................................................................ 100 Dakota 3 Bd/2 bath Two-story home w/great finishes in town. $169,000 LOTS/LAND ................................................................................................................................ 3 lots in Ridgeview Sub. Various Prices 2842 Shale Dr. Lot size 2.479 acres $38,000 Skull Creek Estates Approx 5 1/2 acres $20,000 Redwood Estates Approx 1/2 acre building lot $28,000 Lake St. 2 Lots, 10,000 sq. ft. total $28,000 2 Fantastic Lots La Mesa Sub $50,000 each Mesa Dr. 2 lots each 5,000 sq ft $29,000 total Building lot in Chase Subdivision $9,000 College View 10 lots, +/- 4 acres near CNCC $150,000 HWY 64/River Rd Exceptional Hwy frontage & Development potential, 18.97 acres $289,000/ 3.47 acres $261,000 We SELL your listing! ................................................................................................................................ 236 Ridge Sale Pending | 511 E. Rangely Sale Pending | 6836 CR 104 Sale Pending | 232 Dakota Sale Pending 413 Darius Sale Pending | 405 Darius SOLD | 424 W. Rodeo SOLD View listings at www.raven-realty.com ASK ABOUT OUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT