September 4, 2014
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September 4, 2014
SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 R I O B L A N C O Herald Times Concert ... The Charley Jenkins Band, a country and western group, wrapped up the Septemberfest action in Rangely on Monday evening. The three-day festival brought most of Rangely’s residents out of their homes, judging by the crowds at some of the events. For more, look throughout today’s newspaper and see the photo page on Page 9A. Meeker TCAP student scores reveal ups, downs Volume 130, Number 4 September 4, 2014 theheraldtimes.com By JEN HILL Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I The Meeker School District’s 2014 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) results were released by the Colorado Department of Education last month. Students around the district were tested in reading, writing and math and scored by the state as either advanced, proficient, partially proficient or unsatisfactory. The test was given districtwide in March with scores reported as a percentage of students proficient in each subject as well as the movement of students across the scoring categories from 2013 to 2014. Meeker Elementary School tested students in the third through fifth grades. County gets $2M grant for justice center In reading, fourth and fifth grades saw a greater number of students testing proficient, with the largest gain being the fourth graders’ improvement of 17 percent more students scoring proficient. In contrast the fifth grade reading scores were down, with 24 percent fewer students testing proficient and moving down to partially proficient or unsatisfactory. Writing scores looked very similar, with the third and fourth grades having more students test as proficient and above while the fifth grade lost 28 percent, falling below proficient. The largest difference at the elementary school was third grade math with 41 percent of students testing advanced and another 41 percent placing proficient. Fourth grade also tested well in math with 83 percent of students scoring either proficient or advanced. Once again, the fifth grade was the anomaly with a loss of 18 percent of students testing proficient or higher leaving 47 percent of students scoring below proficient. Barone Middle School tests sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The sixth grade experienced growth in math and writing with an 8 percent increase in proficient math students and a 10 percent increase in writing proficiency. The class also had no students test unsatisfactory. Seventh grade was fairly level across all three tested subjects with a 1 percent change from proficient to advanced in reading, a 1 percent loss from proficient to partially proficient in writing and a 6 percent increase to advanced in math. The eighth grade experienced a loss of advanced students moving down to profi- cient in all three areas. Reading had a 9 percent loss to proficient or lower, writing saw 18 percent of the students moving downward and math experienced an 8 percent loss of advanced students with an 8 percent gain in unsatisfactory students. Meeker High School tests only ninth and 10th grades with TCAP. The ninth grade class had increased growth in all three subjects. Ninth grade reading saw increases across the board with 12 percent more students testing proficient in 2014. Writing was similar with a 10 percent gain of students testing advanced and no students scoring unsatisfactory. Math also had more students testing advanced by 11 percent with 32 percent of students testing proficient or advanced in the subject. While the ninth grade saw upward move- Rangely TCAP scores show mixed results By JEN HILL Special to the Herald Times By SEAN McMAHON [email protected] RBC I The State of Colorado Energy and Mineral Impact Advisory Committee met recently to review requests for grants from state severance tax and mineral lease revenues, and has awarded Rio Blanco County $2 million. These revenues are derived from oil, gas, carbon dioxide, coal and metals extracted in Colorado, including in Rio Blanco County. The county applied for these grant funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to offset construction costs associated with the Rio Blanco County Justice Center Project, which is planned in downtown Meeker, the county seat. Eric Jaquez, the Rio Blanco County project coordinator, said, “Receiving these funds is an excellent opportunity for the taxpayers of Rio Blanco County and reinforces the belief that this is the optimal time to proceed with this project.” The grant application and project were reviewed based on a variety of factors such as its connection to energy impact, degree of need, measurable outcomes, amount of request, relationship to community goals, level of local match and community support, management capacity and readiness to go. Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Eskelson acknowledges that, “While this is a great project, it is imperative that the taxpayers know the source of this funding. These funds are a portion of the Federal Mineral Lease (severance tax) dollars generated by energy production in Rio Blanco County, paid to the federal government, then redistributed by the State of Colorado. These are dollars that rightfully belong to Rio Blanco County.” Matching grant funds provided by Rio Blanco County are derived from severance tax and federal mineral lease distributions, impact fees and use-tax funds saved over the last five years. No debt is being incurred to construct this project, Eskelson said. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Katelin Cook at 970-878-9474 or email her at [email protected]. WEATHER ment in scores, the 10th grade experienced the opposite. In reading, 15 percent fewer students tested proficient and math had a 13 percent loss of proficiency. Writing saw similar results with a decrease of 11 percent of students moving from proficient to partially proficient or unsatisfactory. The 2013-2014 school year was the end of the TCAP test in Colorado. In the 2014-2015 school year, districts will move to the nationalized Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), which is aligned with the state-adopted Common Core standards. Full 2013-2014 TCAP results may be viewed on the Colorado Department of Education website under the heading SchoolView. SEAN MCMAHON The Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials got off to an early start on Wednesday, and will continue through the finals on Sunday at Ute Park, located on the west end of Meeker. Above, Dennis Edwards and his border collie, Roy, from Sundance, Wyo., got within feet of corralling the sheep in their first trial. The clock ran out with the sheep just about to enter the corral, but Edwards did garner a score of 43. There are 125 dogs in the trials and the field will be narrowed to the top 20 for Saturday’s semifinals and to 10 for Sunday’s finals. Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials have started, run through Sunday Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I Once again, the scene at Ute Park west of Meeker has been transformed as the 28th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials began Wednesday and continues through the championship rounds on Sunday. The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials is known as the trial “to go to” by handlers around the world. Why the prestige? Handlers cite the friendly atmosphere, enthusiastic spectators, wealth of ancillary activities and, most of all, the sheep. Seven hundred and sixty yearling merino ewes have been separated from their summer home and flock in the high country north of Vail and Wolcott. These sheep are known in the dog trialing world as tough and independent ones that challenge even the best dog and handler teams as they work together to maneuver the group through obstacles common to ranching operations. The sheep and the rough 600yard high-altitude course have led many a competitor whose dog was perplexed to exclaim, “I’ve been Meekered!” The phrase is now standard usage worldwide. To help you better understand and enjoy the competition, there is an educational DVD available and written materials in the program. Announcer Ray Crabtree of Kuna, Idaho, himself a rancher and trialer, will provide insightful commentary as each run proceeds. The handlers, too, are always happy to chat about the course and their dogs. Elvin Kopp, of Westerose, Alberta, Canada, is returning to Meeker as the 2014 event judge. Kopp has a rich history with the Meeker Classic. He won the first Meeker Classic with his dog, Jeff, in 1987 and in 2006 he came back to judge the 20th anniversary event. Kopp brings a wealth of knowledge with him as a rancher and competitive trialer. He is tirelessly dedicated to all aspects of Saturday: 70s/50s Sunny I would appreciate your vote. Stan Wyatt WREA Board of Directors Please return your mail-in ballot or vote at the annual meeting on September 10, 2014 raising, training and handling border collies. The events and attractions associated with the Meeker Classic continue to expand year after year. New this year to the trials is the museum art exhibit “Portraits of Pastoralism” by Cat Urbigkit. The exhibit will be on display in the Wilber Art Barn. This traveling exhibit highlights the challenges of pastoralism around the globe. On Saturday, Sheepcamp Wool Mill has organized a special demonstration that will show the complete process of turning sheep’s wool into a finished product. The first step, shearing the sheep, will start at 9 a.m., and the demonstration will continue throughout the day. The Meeker Classic will feature the traditional favorites as well — artisan craft and food fair, art contest and auction, flyball and agility dogs, a petting farm, pancake breakfast, barbecues, educa See CLASSIC, Page 2A RANGELY I The Rangely School District results are in, and there are some highs and lows in comparing the students’ scores from last year to the previous year. The Colorado Department of Education released the 2014 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) results for all Colorado school districts in midAugust. The TCAP test, which was administered to all public school students in March of 2014, tests students in reading, writing and mathematics. Students are identified as one of four categories in each subject tested; advanced, proficient, partially proficient or unsatisfactory. The Colorado Department of Education then reports the percentages of students in each category as well as the movement of students from one proficiency level to another from year to year. The drops in Rangely scoring were not unique to the district, as scores statewide were slightly down. The following data reports on movement of students in Rangely from 2012-13 to 2013-14. At the elementary level, third, fourth and fifth grades were tested with TCAP. The largest gains experienced by Parkview took place in reading. The third grade had a 6 percent increase in reading proficiency, leaving 75 percent of third-grade students scoring proficient or above, while the fourth grade experienced a 16 percent increase in reading proficiency. Fourth grade was the only Parkview Elementary grade with an increase in math scores, going up with 10 percent more fourth graders proficient in math than in 2013. The greatest losses in scores at PVE occurred in students testing proficient or above in math with third grade math proficiency down 14 percent and a 32 percent loss in the fifth grade with 59 percent of fifth graders testing partially proficient or unsatisfactory. Writing also saw several losses with a 16 percent decrease in proficient fourth graders and 18 percent fewer proficient fifth graders. For the purposes of score reporting, Rangely Junior/Senior High is broken into two schools, middle and high school. At the middle school, all three grades are tested. See RANGELY, Page 2A SEAN MCMAHON This young gentleman had to use his swimming skills to complete the Muddy Dip ‘N’ Dash obstacle on Sunday evening at the old Parkview school site as part of Septemberfest. Dozens of youths and adults took part in the obstacle course, which left a good percenage of Rangely students and several adults caked in juicy mud, courtesy of the Rangely Fire Department. 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They were honored for the many contributions the Rector family has made to the community as well as to Colorado Northwestern Community College, which also rededicated the Rector Science Building over the weekend. son. There will also be a drawing for a quilt. The quilt is currently on display at Meeker Drug, and tickets are $2 each or six for $10. In addition to the quilt show, the PEO will also be holding a one-of-akind country bake sale. This would be a great event to visit during a break in the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. For more information, contact Stephanie Oldland at 878-4711. Entrees sought for lamb cook-off MEEKER I The Culinary Taste of Lamb Cook-off, held in conjunction with the art reception at the Wilber Barn today from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature lamb recipes prepared by vendors at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog trials. Event organizers have opened up a limited number of spots for local residents who would like to share their culinary skills. Sponsored by the American Lamb Board, Colorado Sheep & Wool Authority and Mountain States Lamb, Colorado-grown ground or boneless shoulder will be provided to contest participants free of charge. Jesper Jonsson, a Denver chef and prior Meeker resident, will be the official judge for the competition. Lamb, art and refreshments will provide the ingredients for a great evening that has become a favorite for many. If interested in a last-minute entry into the cook-off, please contact Mary Cunningham as soon as possible today at 970-878-0111 or [email protected] CLASSIC: Premier event Continued from Page 1A tional seminars and demonstrations. This years’ educational demonstrations will focus on range and predator management, sheep breeds and their uses, training working dog, historic and modern sheep camps, Navajo weaving, felting, wool waulking, kilt making, leather working and so much more. For the second year, the Art Reception will serve double duty as the art awards and lamb cook-off competition. Samples from various chefs and cooking enthusiasts will tantalize your taste buds while everyone will find a favorite among the variety of art displayed. After an overwhelming response last year, and an unfortunate rain cancellation, there will once again be a free screening of the sheepdog trialing documentary “Away To Me.” The Meeker Classic is excited to have two of the principal subjects, Amanda Milliken and Bill Berhow, in its field of competitors as well. Also welcomed back will be director and filmmaker Andrew “Drew” Hadra. On Saturday evening, during the Lions Club barbecue and into the night, the crowd-pleasing Rocky CORRECTION MEEKER I The Rio Blanco Herald Times reported incorrectly in the Aug. 28 edition that Dr. Robert Dorsett not only had his doctorate in medicine but that he had doctorates in math and science. That was incorrect information; while highly educated in math and science, Dr. Dorsett does not have a doctorate in those subjects. The Herald Times regrets the error. Mountain Scots, a pipe and drum band, and the Crowlin Ferlies are sure to provide great musical entertainment for the entire family. For those who can’t get enough of dogs, there’s the Jackpot Trial at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker. Attendees are urged to take the shuttle or carriage from town to the trial site. It is also suggested to bring sunscreen, a hat and probably a rain jacket or umbrella to Ute Park. Maybe a lawn chair, too, especially for the movie and concert. But please, leave your pets at home. For more details, see the schedule on page 4A in this issue of the Herald Times. Find that and much more at www.meekersheepdog.com. SEAN MCMAHON Bagpipes, Celtic music in Meeker on Saturday Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I Recalling that the Meeker Classic is tied historically to the Scottish Highlands and Irish sheepherding, Meeker’s Concerts in the Park series will continue Saturday night with “the old country” in mind. From 4 to 4:30 p.m. on the courthouse lawn in downtown Meeker, the Rocky Mountain Scotts, which is the first original bagpipe band in Western Colorado, will perform. Through the years, the name might have changed, but the same dedication that was established back in 1994 by Hugh Thackaberry is preserved with all the pride and dignity one would expect from a military style bagpipe and drum band. From 5 p.m to 9 p.m., the Crowlin Ferlies will perform. This band creates a big sound of ol’ Continued from Page 1A In 2013-2014, each of the grades saw little change in reading scores with the exception being a 13 percent increase in the number of eighth grade students scoring advanced. In writing, but the sixth and seventh grades remained fairly level while the eighth grade had a 22 percent decrease in writing proficiency. The seventh and eighth grades experienced a general upward trend in math with fewer students testing unsatisfactory, moving into the partially proficient range. WeNdlL’S A BOOK SIGNING AT Wondrous Things THE REDEMPTION OF RED FIRE WOMAN ED R-BAS E K E E M N! FICTIO Celtic, Old Time and bluegrass music. Band members are Trevor Mountjoy, Sandy Munro, Tammie Lane, April Moon, Don Paine and Steve Johnson. The calcutta for the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials will be held in the middle of the performance of the Crowlin Gerlies, who will take a break from 6 to 7 p.m. This event will be the final free concert of the Ninth Annual Summer Entertainment Series, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District in Meeker. Participants are urged to bring a chair or blanket. Relocation to an indoor venue due to inclement weather will be at the discretion of the ERMB Recreation and Park District, and will be determined one hour prior to the beginning of the event. RANGELY: Test results vary by grade, school a novel by Kathleen Rude S At the high school level, only grades 9 and 10 are tested via TCAP. The ninth grade had the greatest loss in math with an additional 17 percent of students testing unsatisfactory. Tenth-grade reading saw the greatest improvement with an increase of 27 percent of students testing either proficient or advanced. In 2012-13, 13 percent of the10th grades tested unsatisfactory. However in 2013-14 that score went down to zero, meaning every 10th grade student was at least partially proficient in read- ing. The same grade experienced similar results in math and writing with fewer testing unsatisfactory than in 2012-13. Students in Rangely are also tested three times annually with the Measure of Academic Progress (MAPS) program, which provides instant feedback to the teacher regarding student progress. TCAP scores from 2013-2014 and previous years can be accessed on the Colorado Department of Education website under the heading SchoolView. . . . e t a d e h t ave nual 11 Special to the Herald Times n A th Saturday, Sept. 6th at 3 p.m. About the book: The Redemption of Red Fire Woman blends suspense and romance in this riveting journey of selfdiscovery, rich with sacred ceremony, treacherous obsession and timeless love. Kathleen Rude About the author: Kathleen is a shamanic practitioner, specializing in soul retrieval, cord cutting, space clearing, spirit release and energy balancing. Visit her website at gaiawisdom.org Corner of 6th & Main St. N Historic Downtown Meeker 594 Main Street N 970.878.3688 Co-sponsored by White River Electric Association ERBM Recreation & Park District Come to Shop ... Stay for Joe September 27th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring the whole family for food, games, and prizes! Mountain Moun ntain Va V Valley alley Ba Bank ank MEMBER FDIC 400 Main Street, Meeker September 3-7, 2014 | No Pets, Please Take the shuttle or horse-drawn carriage from historic downtown Meeker. www.meekersheepdog.com | 970-878-0111 Does your local organization need a fundraiser? Call now to reserve your space for this fun-filled family event! (970) 878-0103 NEWS 3A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 BLM seeks comment on closing area land Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on a proposal to temporarily close access to public lands 15 miles north of Meeker for safety reasons. The proposed 24-month closure would prohibit public access to 1,850 acres of public land near the Colowyo Mine in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties. The area of the proposed closure does not include all lands associated with the Colowyo Mine and only extends to a distance necessary to provide safety to visitors and mine employees. The public would still have access to other public lands in the area. “Public safety is of the highest importance to the Bureau of Land Management,” said White River Field Manager Kent Walter. Walter said the closure is meant to prevent members of the public from entering areas adjacent to active mine activity during blasting and other operations. Dangerous situations often arise during hunting season, placing employees and the public both in danger. “This closure would minimize the potential for the recreating public to be exposed to mining hazards and ensure miners are not put at undue risk,” Walter said. SOLD ... Anna Walsh, the daughter of Tom and Lisa Walsh of Meeker, sold her market heifer “Squirrel” at the 2014 Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale. The Junior Livestock Sale is sponsored by Colorado Touchstone Energy Partners, of which White River Electric is a member. Colowyo Coal Co. LP has operated an open pit mine in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties since 1977. Comments regarding this proposal can be mailed to Heather Sauls, White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Meeker, Colo. 81641 or submitted via email to [email protected]. Comments would be most helpful if received by Sept. 26, 2014. Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment — including your personal identifying information — may be made publicly available at any time. “While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so,” Walter said. 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It seems more like a small town just out to enjoy itself — happy with each other and their friends without having to please an outside influence. There were actually a lot of folks from Meeker and around the county and there were also quite a few people Meeker Christian Church 443 School St. • 878-5105 ADULTS & CHILDREN Sunday School 10am Sun. Church Service 11am Sun. Bible Study 7pm Wed. OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 9am-12pm passing through who thought Septemberfest was a pretty neat little festival. Bob and Gloria Hassrick from Des Moines, Iowa, were just passing through on their way to Yellowstone, and Monday was supposed to be a driving day. They arrived in Rangely intent upon getting a tank full of gas and left many hours later. “We were stopped to get gas and noticed people lined up on the main drag,” Bob said, “When we were done at the station, we started to leave, finding out that we are just minutes away from the start of the town’s parade. “We decided to watch the parade and really enjoyed that, but now we find ourselves at this arts and crafts fair and car show (at Elks Park),” Gloria said. “I’ve already spent more than $100 and I’m not even half way around the arts and crafts show.” There were some neat things on display in the arts and crafts booths, and some of the cars, trucks and trikes WEST THEATRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! 29 E. Victory Way • Craig • 824-2000 ! ! C inema 1 : Now Showing ! ! ! WHEN THE GAME ! ! STANDS TALL• PG ! 7 & 9:15pm Fri.-Sat. • Sun. 4 & 7pm • Mon.-Thurs. 7pm ! ! C inema 2 : Now Showing ! ! ! IF I STAY • PG-13 ! 7 & 9:05pm Fri.-Sat. • Sun. 4 & 7pm • Mon.-Thurs. 7pm ! ! ! ~ Add $2 per ticket for 3D movies ~ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! West Theater will no longer accept personal checks. Sunday matinee both theaters 4pm. For R rated movies, children under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. PIANO TUNING Ed Ranum — 30 years experience Coming to Rangely/Meeker Week of September 9, 2013 Call (970) 225-6109 for appointment at the car show were really beautiful. The colors of the cars parked in the sun were mesmerizing, the various smells were reminiscent of a garden selection and it was good to see several booths from Colorado Northwest Community College out there promoting dental hygiene; the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each had a booth; and the college even had one of its planes from the flight-training school on display in the park. Personally, my favorite vehicle in the park was the 1930 Detroit Electric car the Striegel family had just purchased in Worland, Wyo. (Its picture is located elsewhere in today’s edition of the Herald Times.) In this day and age of electricity-aided, fully electrical and hybrid vehicles, which run on electricity and gasoline, how many people knew there were fully electric cars on our roads at least 84 years ago? The 1930 Detroit Electric has a tough steel exterior, which means it is really in pretty good shape and seemingly as sturdy as the day it was built. The interior is old, but what would one expect after 80 years? Bud and Grace Striegel said their intent is to restore the car to as original a product as possible. Let me tell you, when that baby is complete, it is going to be a spectacular vehicle and serve its purpose as an eye opener to what used to be and is just becoming again. I tremendously enjoyed Septemberfest last year and this year’s event, I believe, was an improvement on that event. It is nice to see a small town enjoying itself. It was great seeing the home folks enjoying the pancake/sausage/eggs breakfast served by the fire department; seeing the adults and kids playing in the mud with the obstacle course and tug-of-war; enjoying a pork barbecue at Elks Park on Sunday night that was sponsored by a local church that wasn’t turned into a religious event; the bull riding by locals; the wide variety of parade entrants; the work put into all the vehicles at the car show on Monday and all the arts and craftsmen (and women) who showed off their wares at the crafts air. Congratulations, Rangely, on being yourself. It was a tremendously fun, low-key but very well attended series of events that made up Septemberfest. You, as a town, did yourself proud. ############# # # # # # # # # # # check daily # # PLEASE to assure accurate # # # # # # ###### # More info.: www.vernalcinemas.com # # # 435-789-6139 # # ###### # Evening Ticket Prices Children (2-11) $5 # # Adult (12-59) $7 • Senior (60+) $5 # # Matinee Prices Children (2-11) $3 # # Adult (12-59) $5 • Senior (60+) $3 # # ########### # This week, the attention turns back to Meeker with the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials, which will kick up with the start of trials on Wednesday morning. I think we all (at least us older folks) remember seeing once or twice a year on ABC’s Wide World of Sports a few decades ago the Scottish clans getting together for some sheepdog competition. Way back then, it wasn’t all border collies that were showing their prowess, but it was really interesting to watch the old herdsmen (always men back then) call in their sheep and corral the herd from maybe 100 yards away. This Meeker game? It is serious. VERNAL CINEMAS movie times 28th Anniversary | September 3-7, 2014 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 7am 9am Preliminary Runs 50 dogs Food & Craft Festival, Art Contest, Portraits of Pastoralism Exhibit THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 7am 9am 5–7pm Preliminary Runs 42 dogs Food & Craft Festival, Art Contest, Portraits of Pastoralism Exhibit Art Contest Reception & Lamb Cook Off (Wilber Barn Trial Site) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 7 am 7–9am 9am 1–8pm 8pm Preliminary Runs 45 dogs Pancake Breakfast, RBC Masons (Trial Site) Food & Craft Festival, Art Show, Portraits of Pastoralism Exhibit, Demonstrations in Vending Area, Education Exhibits PEO Quilt Show (Location TBA) Film: “Away to Me” free film screening, bring lawn chairs (RBC Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, 700 Sulphur Creek Road) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 7am 7–9am 9am 9am–4pm 9am–5:30pm 10:45–12pm 12–1:30pm 1pm 4–9 pm 5–7 pm 7pm Semi-Final Eliminations, 30 dogs Pancake Breakfast, RBC Masons (Trial Site) Food & Craft Festival, Art Show, Portraits of Pastoralism Exhibit, Demonstrations in Vending Area, Education Exhibits Flyball and Agility Demonstrations PEO Quilt Show (Location TBA) Border Collie Handling Demo/Workshop (agility course) Lunch Break Border Collie Demonstration (Trial Site) Free Outdoor Concert (Courthouse Lawn) Lions Club Barbeque (Courthouse Lawn) Jackpot Competition (RBC Fairgrounds) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 7–9am 8am 8:30am 9am 9am–4pm 12-1:30pm 12:30pm 1pm 1:30pm 4pm No Pet s Please! Pancake Breakfast RBC Masons (Trial Site) Opening Ceremony Final Round - (First 6 of 12 dogs) Food & Craft Festival, Art Show, Portraits of Pastoralism Exhibit, Demonstrations in Vending Area, Education Exhibits Flyball and Agility Demonstrations Lunch Break ~ Woolgrowers Barbecue Agility Demonstrations (Trial Site) Border Collie Demonstration (Trial Site) Finals Resume (last 6 dogs) Awards Ceremony (time approx.) It is intriguing and it takes place as the team of handler and dog work together covering an area many hundreds of yards away. It is an extreme exhibition of how man and animal can work together and communicate together from what can be a distance that mere mortals might not even be able to hear each other. Man and canine work with precision, crossing paths with nature, and that can make for some interesting times. These humans have trained these dogs to react to sounds, words, motions and noises. That these dogs can react the way they do to a minimum of handlers’ actions is a credit to the border collie breed. That they can sometimes misunderstand the handler’s command makes those great dogs … well … almost human. And after watching a few great examples of communication between man and dog and bearing witness to what might not be one of the smoothest performances ever, it really isn’t tough to recognize that the collie feels badly about any mistakes, taking on nearly human emotions. By the end of a run, with few words (or expletives), the observer knows exactly what the handler and the dogs have on their minds and how they feel. The food is good (yes there is lamb) and widely varied, the on-site art is splendidly focused on the border collies, lambs and the handlers. But to see the interaction between man and dog, is, as the ad says, priceless. And worth much more than the price of admission. Those who put on the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials should be most proud because this is a true world event with many nations represented among the 125 competing dogs. They put on a good show, they are good hosts and they truly do what they can so the contestants and their dogs are comfortable and that all feel at home in Meeker. But along with the usual avalanche of things to do with the trials themselves, the numerous volunteers are vital to the success of the trials. Volunteers help with scoring, they park the cars, they police the trash in the area, they sell tickets and they help the “officials” and “organizers” make certain that everything goes well. And there is a small handful of folks who helped prepare Ute Park for the trials, starting weeks in advance of the event. Grass must be mowed, fences need to be fixed and positioned, obstacles and barriers must go up so the dogs know where to direct the sheep, tents for the various displays and vendors have to be raised and the area has to be spruced up. My MVP for this year goes to Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras. Not working as mayor and not working for anyone else, even though his family has a long and stellar standing with the trials, Regas has spent numerous hours out there working alone, doing a vast number of small chores and major tasks to get Ute Park ready to host this prestigious event. Thanks, Regas. We spectators and, I am certain, the contestants and organizers appreciate all the work you have done. Everyone, have a great weekend. But the sheepdog trials don’t wrap up the season’s activities although we are less than three weeks from seeing the official end of summer. Already some of the leaves are turning that bright yellow color that indicates that the autumn (sounds so much more welcoming than ‘fall’) is nearly here, followed by you know what... But before that, mark the last Saturday of the month, Sept. 27, for the Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival. The event is co-sponsored by WREA and the ERBM Recreation and Park District. OPINION 5A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 DORA report looks at efforts to cut state red tape issues A LOOK AT THE STATE Special to the Herald Times mize value. The team facilitated statewide meetings to identify regulatory inefficiencies and lead efforts to cut red tape in order to improve business conditions for Colorado companies, local governments and non-profit organizations. “This long-term initiative was embraced by the state’s executive agencies to find solutions to areas of government services that we heard directly from businesses and the public needed improvement,” Kelley said. The projects outlined in the report demonstrate identified problems and solutions across Colorado executive agencies to reduce unnecessary and costly burdens on businesses and consumers alike, improve state government functions, processes and services and to resolve regulatory roadblocks to remove barriers for job creation and economic progress. To download a full copy of the “Pits and Peeves 2.0 – Progress in Motion Report,” visit the document library in the Pits and Peeves website, www.colorado.gov/pitsandpeeves. Report highlights include: How utilizing technology has improved services and agency coordination, such as: Creating “Colorado Business Express,” an online system that enables new businesses to register once rather than several times with different agencies; and The “Wait Less Project,” which includes an online system that enables DENVER I The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) on Friday released the “Pits and Peeves 2.0 – Progress in Motion Report” that highlights recent accomplishments related to an ongoing statewide initiative to cut government red tape, reduce regulatory burdens and costs on businesses, improve customer service and shift the culture of state government. “Pits and Peeves 2.0” reports that a total of 13,290 rules have been reviewed by executive agencies, with 5,322 amended and 1,522 repealed, in response to Executive Order D 2012002, which charged state agencies to conduct periodic rule reviews to determine their need and effectiveness. The report provides an update to a continuing effort, from the “Omnibus Report, Cutting Red Tape in Colorado State Government,” (released in 2012) and then the “Supplement Report on Rule Review by State Agencies” (released in 2013). “Eliminating outdated, irrelevant and unnecessary regulations and streamlining the remaining rules helps reduce the burdens and costs of compliance for businesses, which ultimately creates savings for the consuming public,” said DORA Executive Director Barbara Kelley. In 2011, Kelley was charged by Gov. John Hickenlooper to scrutinize processes, eliminate waste and maxi- Also: Rangely’s WRBM Recreation Center, René Hardin, Stewart Welding, Fresh Express, Back to Health Chiropractic, Goddard Construction, Rangely Trash Service, Arlene for meeting us in Meeker and the ladies for having food ready when we were done riding. We look forward to seeing everyone next year for our second annual ride for a great cause. Dorothy, Loyann, Arleen, Gloria, Gayle, Brenda, Vicki, Martha and Milly Epsilon Sigma Alpha Ladies Rangely Dear Editor: Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s inaugural Poker Run was a success with $600 raised to benefit St. Jude’s and local charities. We would like to thank everyone who rode and made it a fun day. We would like to personally thank the following businesses and individuals who donated to a great cause: White River Market, Nichols Store, Big Ds, Urie Trucking, Giovanni’s Restaurant, JJ’s Automotive, Coconut Cove Tanning, Blissful Beauty, Rick and Anne Brady, SweetBriar, Family Dollar, Clark’s Auto, Pinyon Tree Liquor, Napa Auto Parts, Heritage Building and Home Center, Rangely Conoco, The Mexican House, Rangely True Value and Top to Bottom Thrift Store. theheraldtimes.com CULVERTS 6 -36 Diameter Cheryl Steiner —Esthetician | Manicurist — IN STOCK NOW MEEKER SAND & GRAVEL 878-3671 Facials | Manicure | Pedicure | Waxing 970.878.4266 530 Main Street Meeker, Colorado —— N —— PrescriptionsSalon &Spa CONCRETE & GRAVEL AVAILABLE 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] 2 EDITOR 2 Sean McMahon ~ [email protected] 2 ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT 2 Bobby Gutierrez ~ Rangely Account Executive [email protected] Priscilla Sheridan ~ Meeker Account Executive [email protected] Debbie Watson ~ Billing/Production Assistant [email protected] 2 PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 2 Niki Turner ~ [email protected] Broadband initiative set to go to voters By BOB AMICK Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Rio Blanco County Broadband Coalition has placed a question on the November ballot that would permit county voters to authorize the creation of a broadband provider authority by government organizations such as county and town boards. Coalition officials said it is important to note that this ballot question will not increase taxes or impose any costs on taxpayers. This effort is a part of the countywide consortium that seeks to join commercial broadband providers with government and other participants. Colorado Senate Bill 152, passed in 2005, placed a restriction on government agencies providing broadband services if it can be shown that commercial providers are capable of and willing to provide comprehensive broadband middle and last mile services to subscribers in a county or municipality. County and local governments may opt out of this restriction if the voters approve such a move. Commercial broadband providers are reluctant to invest substantial funding in developing infrastructure in small, sparsely populated rural counties and municipalities since they cannot generate an adequate return on their investment. This explains why sparsely populated areas are chronically underserved with high-speed, high-capacity broadband. A number of rural Colorado counties and communities have placed ballot issues for voters to approve so that county and local governments may provide broadband services to their residents in a comprehensive and timely manner rather than waiting indefinitely for commercial providers to eventually provide such services. The approach being taken by Rio Blanco County in forming a coalition of private enterprise providers, local and county governments, wireless (cell phone) providers, funders, philanthropic foundations, utilities and other potential contributors is that it will be able to greatly expedite and create a comprehensive broadband system that serves all potential consumers in Rio Blanco County. Such a system offers abundant affordable broadband services that are inexpensive and will stimulate economic development through private enterprise, heritage and agri-tourism and world-wide international marketing of attractions and enterprises available in Rio Blanco County. A Denver Post article recently described how the Colorado statute created by Senate Bill 152 has actually delayed and impeded development of broadband services in rural counties and communities and should perhaps be repealed or rewritten in the next legislative session. See that article at: www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_26300274/meyer-coloradolaw-hinders-cities-efforts-expandbroadband Voters may exempt their county and municipal governments from this statute and permit the rapid development of broadband services as noted above. Car wash special LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks from ESA residents to renew driver’s licenses and schedule appointments in advance, has cut wait times at driver’s license offices across the front range. Ninety-four percent of customers with appointments are served within 15 minutes of arrival. Improvements in communications and customer services, such as: Eliminating confusing and ambiguous notices and directions in connection with tax return processing in the Department of Revenue; and Decreasing the monthly average time from 2 hours and 20 minutes to less than 20 minutes for calls to be answered in the Unemployment Insurance Division, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Reducing burdensome and inefficient processes, such as: Reducing the average time to investigate the more-than 1,200 annual complaints filed in DORA’s Division of Real Estate from more than 180 days to approximately 100 days; and Eliminating 56 of the 103 forms required as part of the Department of Local Affairs Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental assistance to low-income Coloradans. OF LOCAL INTEREST 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. WASH, QUICK $WIPE, & VACUUM 25 Additional cost for excessive dirt/stains, shampooing carpets & seats, or detailing interior. Come see us at our current location 43904 Hwy. 13, Meeker, Colo. We will hook you up with a shiny ride! Our second location at 1085 Market Street will be opening soon! I The Lamb of God By Dr. J. D. Watson Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church F you do not have a church home, we would love to see you this Lord’s Day for a very special message based upon John 1:29: Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. Here’s I Dr. J.D. the reason why. Watson There is perhaps no better way to get to know Christ more deeply and intimately than understanding His names. While we might think that is limited to “Jesus Christ,” the fact is that more than 50 names are ascribed to Him in Scripture. But why so many names? Multiple names serve three purposes that could never be served by any one name. First, multiple names more fully describe His nature—what He is. Among the countless attacks upon Christianity through the ages, none has been more violent in its execution or critical in its importance than the exact nature of Jesus Christ. Man, philosopher, sage, revolutionary, and a god have all been used to describe Him. This question is answered, however, simply by turning to His names. Second, Jesus’ names delineate His character—who He is. There is perhaps no better summation of Christian character than Galatians 5:22–23. The reason those nine characteristics can reign in the Christian is because they are the very character of Christ, and His names delineate that character. Third, Jesus’ names display His work—what He did. He came “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Lk. 19:10), and His names display it in vivid pictures. Just a few of those some 50 names that describe Him are: The Son of God; The Son of Man; I Am; the Bread of Life; the Light of the World; the Door; the Resurrection and the Life; the Way, the Truth, and the Life; the Vine; the Alpha and Omega; The Cornerstone; The Prince and Perfecter of Faith; Savior; the Bridegroom; The Carpenter; Prophet; Priest; King; Messiah; The Root and the Offspring of David; The Bright and Morning Star; and of course, The Word. But still, few of the pictures of our Lord that hang in the Scripture gallery are as touching and tantalizing than is the one titled Lamb of God. The word Lamb here is the Greek amnos. It refers to a young sheep, frequently one year old, used for sacrifice. John the Baptist, therefore, heralds, Behold the Lamb of God, which literally means, “The [not just a] Lamb provided by God.” As the great expositor J. C. Ryle well observes, “Never was there a fuller testimony borne to Christ upon earth than that which is here borne by John the Baptist.” Luke likewise pictures Christ as the submissive lamb before the shearers (Acts 8:32), and Peter declares that Jesus is the “lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Pet. 1:19). Amnos is also used in the Septuagint for a sacrificial lamb (e.g., Exod. 29:38ff). It is interesting, however, that while the Apostle John uses amnos only twice in his Gospel account, he adopts another word later in his gospel (21:15) and then throughout the entire book of Revelation (29 times). It is the word arnion, which refers to a young lamb, a “little lamb.” Why the difference in terms? One Greek authority offers, “Amnos tou theou [the Lamb of God] denotes God’s offering, Christ, whom he destined to bear the sin of the world, while arnion emphasizes the fact that He who is eternal Lord is also Christ crucified for us.” In other words, arnion pictures Christ as both Redeemer and Ruler. Tracing the Lamb through the biblical record demonstrates the true wonder of this picture. When we do so, we discover that there are 10 passages where the Lamb is specifically mentioned. These 10 can be presented through eight principles: the Prefiguring of the Lamb (Genesis 4:3–7a); the Provision of the Lamb (Genesis 22:6); the Punishing of the Lamb (Ex. 12:3–2); the Personage of the Lamb (Isaiah 53:5–8); the Presentation of the Lamb (John 1:29); the Promise of the Lamb (Acts 8:26–39); the Power of the Lamb (1 Peter 1:18–21); the Praising of the Lamb (Revelation 5:6–14; 21:1—22:5). Again, if you do not have a church home, we hope you will join us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. this Lord’s Day for this wonderful study of the Lamb of God. 6A NEWS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 Sept. 10 meeting in Craig to Meeker Chamber wins state address power plant’s future award for veterans memorial Special to the Herald Times RBC I Moffat County, in conjunction with CLUB 20 and Craig City Councilman Ray Beck, will host a public community meeting with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Administrator Shaun McGrath on Sept. 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Moffat County High School Auditorium. McGrath will review the EPA’s proposed rule for carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. Local leaders, including Craig Station Manager Rick Johnson, Yampa Valley Data Partners Director Keith Kramer and Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid along with other invited guests will share concerns regarding the proposed EPA Canyon Cleaners is coming to Meeker Tuesdays for pickup and delivery of your laundry & dry cleaning. — at — rule. Officials of neighboring counties, area residents and national organizations are expected to address concerns related to the EPA rule and how implementation of the proposed regulations will impact local communities. Time will be provided for attendees to ask questions and make comments. Attendees are encouraged to provide those comments in written form as well. Public comment will be taken on the proposed EPA 111(d) rule through Oct. 16, Comments can be submitted through this link www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards/howcomment-clean-power-planproposed-rule or via email at [email protected]. Comments must reference Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR2013-0602 in the subject line of their email. The public is urged to attend this important meeting to learn about the proposed rule and how it may impact our communities and individuals. Doors will open at 6 p.m. MEEKER READY MIX CONCRETE 878-3671 corner of 6th & Main 970.878.3688 Fresh • Local Competitive Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) and sponsors of the Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence have informed the Meeker Chamber of Commerce that the project “Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial” is a winner of “The Best Small Town Public Space Project” award. In a letter DCI Executive Director Katherine Correll wrote to Meeker Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stephanie Kobald, “Here is what the judges had to say about your project: ‘In early 2013, the Rio Blanco post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars proposed a visionary concept to enhance the public space in front of the 1935 Rio Blanco County Courthouse by adding a memorial statue celebrating the veterans from that area. In less than a year, this dynamic and inspiring grassroots effort culminated with the creation of a strong coalition, successful fundraising effort and identification and utilization of local artists and SEAN MCMAHON resources to enhance this communiThe Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial, titled “Sacrifice and ty’s central gathering space.’” The award will be formally Resolution,” which now stands in front of the county courthouse presented at 6 p.m. at the in Meeker, was dedicated July 4, 2013. Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence Reception on Sept. 11 Wendy Gutierrez; Joe Dungan, a titled “Sacrifice and Resolution,” at the Lincoln Center in Fort member of the VFW and the veter- and other plaques displaying the Collins. The reception is held dur- ans’ services advisor for Rio official seals of each of the Armed ing DCI’s annual statewide confer- Blanco County; VFW Commander Forces. An identical memorial will be ence, titled “Vibrant Colorado David Cole and his wife, Martha; VFW members Tom Kilduff and dedicated this fall in Rangely, honDowntowns.” The nomination was prepared Mike Gould; and chamber mem- oring all the men and women of Rio Blanco County who have ever by Meeker Chamber of Commerce bership director Danyel Harmon. The statue, by Meeker sculptor served in the military — in times Executive Director Stephanie John Kobald, is of an infantry sol- of war and peace. Kobald. Both statues were the subject The persons traveling to Fort dier facing west in full attire. On the pedestal are plaques of fundraising by the VFWs in Collins to accept the award are: Meeker Chamber Vice President explaining the memorial, which is Rangely and Meeker. Jerry Seely Would appreciate your vote for WREA Board of Directors Jerry Seely • Life long resident of Rio Blanco County • Graduate of Colorado State University • Meeker RE-1 School Board member for 8 years, chairman for 4 • ASCS chairman and board member for several years • Owned and operated Flat Tops Fuel, Inc. for 14 years • Co-owner and co-operator of a large sheep and cattle operation for 28 years • Long time member of Rio Blanco Woolgrowers, president for 2 years I am presently retired but have a broad base of experience in business, agriculture, management and public relations. I would be proud to serve as your representative on the White River Electric Board of Directors. VISIT RIFLE CHOICE LIQUORS Over1,000 31 doors ofWines! 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Flatbeds Rentals Repairs Great gifts including Grille Guards, Tool Boxes, Line-X, Fuel Tanks and many other accessories! 7A SPORTS Meeker Cowboys pound the Roaring Fork Rams with 46-0 victory at home By BOBBY GUTIERREZ [email protected] MEEKER I The results were different this year than last, when the Meeker Cowboy football team played the 2A Roaring Fork Rams, as the Meeker Cowboys shut out the Rams, 46-0, in Starbuck Stadium on Friday. The Cowboys will now take their 2-0 record on the road to play another 2A school, the Coal Ridge Titans, on Friday. Last year, the Cowboys lost the game and their quarterback (Jake Phelan broke his leg in the game) and they played without their star running back T.J. Shelton. This year, Phelan was healthy, Shelton played and the Cowboys pounded the Rams from start to finish. “It was a little different outcome this year,” Meeker head coach Shane Phelan said. “I was happy with how we came out with lots of intensity and a sense of urgency.” Meeker started in good field position after senior Cade Rowlett returned the opening kickoff to the Ram’s 40 yard line. Phelan ran for a first on fourth down, then completed a pass to Raul Lopez before Shelton ran it in for Meeker’s first touchdown. Phelan completed a two-point conversion to Tristin Pelloni and the Cowboys led 8-0, needing less than three minutes to get on the scoreboard. The Rams drove the field and were 11 yards from scoring when Lopez intercepted a pass in the end zone. The Cowboys marched back the other direction and Shelton scored again, this time from 27 yards out. Phelan connected with Devon Pontine for the extra points and Meeker led 16-0. Meeker scored two times in the second quarter, the first a touchdown by Phelan after senior running back Dillon Frantz pounded the ball to the goal line. Lopez caught a pass from Phelan for the two extra points, then Shelton scored again from 27 yards out. Phelan ran in for the extra points and Meeker led 32-0 at halftime. The Cowboys started the run- RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 Rangely Panthers trounce Mancos 40-6, still undefeated By BOBBY GUTIERREZ [email protected] RANGELY I After a 40-6 whipping of the Mancos Bluejays on Yeager Field the previous weekend, the Rangely Panther football team is currently undefeated. This week, the Panthers will play their first game away from home, traveling to Dove Creek. “They played great,” was all Rangely head coach Paul Fortunato had to say about his team’s performance. Rangely scored three touchdowns in the first quarter, two rushing touchdowns by Ethan Allred, including one for 35 yards and one in the air, when quarterback Kaulan Brady connected with Kelton Elam for an 18-yard touchdown. Allred had another 100-yard game, rushing 16 times for 101 yards, two touchdowns and scored on a two-point conversion attempt. Brady completed three of four passes, all for touchdowns, and scored his team’s fifth touchdown when he stripped the ball from a Mancos running back and returned it for a touchdown in the second quarter. Brady finished with nine tackles. In addition to Elam, Brady also threw touchdown passes to Jesse Powell and Jimmie Sherman. Brady’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Sherman in the third quarter, when Kiki Ruiz added the twopoint conversion, would be the final time the Panthers scored. Ruiz carried the ball 11 times and rushed for 76 yards. The Bluejays avoided a shutout when they scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Powell and Elam led the defense, each recording 16 tackles and each recovering a fumble. Powell also recorded a sack as did Allred, who finished with 15 tackles, as did Luis Contreras. Austin Blakely, Layne Mecham, Chance Sheppard, Nakoma Bailey, Freddie Ruiz, Nych Deleon and Troy Allred also recorded more than two tackles each. Freddie Ruiz had two sacks and a fumble recovery. The Panthers will travel to the southwest corner of the state to play the Dove Creek Bulldogs, in a non-league game Friday. “They should be a good test for us,” Coach Fortunato said. “They are a tough team that has been very successful the past few seasons.” BOBBY GUTIERREZ Meeker’s defense smothered the Roaring Fork Rams on the field and on the scoreboard, shutting out the 2A Rams, 46-0. The Cowboys will travel to Dove Creek to play the 2A Bulldogs on Friday. ning clock early in the third quarter, after Shelton broke away for a 93yard touchdown. Meeker’s defense continued to dominate the Rams, whose defense couldn’t stop the Cowboys, even when freshman Logan Hughes earned varsity experience by replacing his cousin under center. Hughes’ first varsity completion was for a touchdown to Lopez (Maxpreps gave Hughes a quarterback rating of 177). “I was pleased with our focus and effort in the second half,” Coach Phelan said. “We talk about effort a lot and I think we are headed in the right direction.” Shelton carried the ball 14 times, gained 183 yards and scored three touchdowns. Phelan completed nine of 17 passes for 103 yards, including one for a touchdown. He rushed for another. Sophomore Casey Turner led the Cowboys on defense with 12 tackles, including several punishing blows. Phelan finished with nine tackles and Shelton was in on eight. Pontine and Cody Stickler each finished with seven tackles and senior Matt Frantz recorded five tackles, one for a sack. The kickoff for the game against Coal Ridge is scheduled for 7 p.m. MATT SCOGGINS Rangely Panther running back Ethan Allred (45) breaks the line to gain some of the 101 yards on 16 carries that he earned during Rangely’s 40-6 defeat of Mancos on Friday. For the game, Allred also added two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. On Friday, the Rangely gridders will head south for a non-league contest against the Dove Creek Bulldogs. Rangely volleyball team opens its season with big victories Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I The Rangely High School girls’ volleyball tam began its season with a tournament in Aspen on Friday and Saturday, getting the season started with wins. The Panthers won three of four matches and proved they are going to be a very competitive team this year. Head coach Jimmie Mergelman said, “We are still pretty young, but (the team members) are really doing what it takes in practice to take care of business on Friday and Saturday.” The first game of the tourna- ment was against the traditionally tough league opponent, West Grand. The Panthers came out strong, winning the first game 25-20.The team from Kremmling fought back to take the second game, forcing an extremely close third game. Rangely lost 18-16. The young team showed what they are made of as they bounced back to win three straight matches to finish the tournament. Starting for the Panthers were freshmen Katelyn Brown and Sarah Conor, sophomores Katye Allred, Antonette Doris, Lindsey Thacker and Sydney Shaffer and juniors Courtney Bell and Justyne Dembowski. Combined with outstanding play off the bench from Carrie Goddard, Desiree Coombs and Simone Heinle, the Panthers are extremely tough in every rotation and appear to be a team that will only get better as the season progresses. The solid team play allowed the Rangely girls to finish off Hotchkiss, Aspen and Basalt in two games each, providing confidence going into the regular season. Rangely plays Hotchkiss Friday and Paonia on Saturday in two league matches. by running back Robert Osteen, who scored two touchdowns and a twopoint conversion, and fullback Titus Coombs, who added another touchdown and two-point conversion. Quarterback Devin Ramirez also converted a two-point conversion for the Panthers. The Panthers’ defense proved to be tough in the red zone by stopping three drives by the Bulldogs within the Pather 20-yard line. On the Bulldogs first trip to the red zone, the Panthers defense faced a four yards and goal. On the play, Titus Coombs forced a fumble on the one yard line and Mark Mercado returned the fumble to the Panthers 48 yard line. The Panthers’ season continues this week with an away game on Saturday against the North Park Wildcats in Walden, starting at 1 p.m. Rangely Junior High gridders win first season game Special to the Herald Times BECKY HUGHES Meeker High School seniors Paige Jones and Reagan Pearce reach above the net to defend a high shot against Moffat County during a match in Aspen. The Lady Cowboys opened the season with four matches, winning three and losing one. “It was a good learning experience, but we have a lot to work on,” said first-year head coach Janae Stanworth. Meeker will play Vail Christian in Vail on Friday. XXXDODDFEVt X XX XX XDO DOD DDFEVt FE RANGELY I On Aug. 28, the Rangely Junior High School Panther football team took on the Craig Middle School Bulldogs in Craig, winning their first contest of the season. The Panthers emerged victorious with their first victory of their season, winning 22-6. The Panthers were led on offense Champions h ns of the eW Week eek Set S ett y yourself ourself apar apart. t. KAULAN BRADY T.J. SHELTON Brady completed three of four passes for 62 yards against the Mancos Bluejays and all three were for touchdowns to three different receivers. Brady also stripped a ball away from a Bluejay running back, then returned it for a touchdown and he was in on nine tackles on defense. Shelton did not play last year against Roaring Fork but made up for it this year by carrying the ball 14 times for 183 yards and three touchdowns, including one for 93 yards, to help his team shutout the 2A Rams 46-0 Junior Rangely High School Junior Meeker High School 8A SPORTS RHS harriers log personal bests Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Rangely Panther high school cross-county team headed south of Grand Junction this past weekend to participate in the Delta Cross Country Invitational at Confluence Park. Much drier than last week, the harriers found the weather to be perfect, the course to be fast and the competition to be swift. There were 24 schools at the event, which included 5-kilometer (3.2-mile) races for the varsity runners, JV runners as well as a 3K (1.9-mile) middle school race. There were 114 varsity girls who began the day on the flat course that weaves along the rivers and lakes of Confluence Park, and Savannah Nielsen led the way for the Panthers with a new best time of 24:15, finishing in 78th place. Rebecca Gillard also finished the day with a new per- sonal best time of 27:37, finishing in 106th place. The boys were lead by Patrick Scoggins, who finished the course in a time of 17:29, earning him a 20thplace finish in a race with 147 runners. Mitchell Webber, the No. 2 runner for Rangely, was a little under the weather but still completed the course in a time of 19:56, earning him a 101st-place finish. Running in a pack not too far behind were Zackary Glasgow, Brennan Noyes, James Scoggins, and Daniel Connor, who all finished the course with personal bests, sporting times of 21:21, 21:34, 21:35, and 21:41, respectively. New to the racing circuit, Rangely sixth grader Ben Nielsen ran his first cross country race in the middle school division with 43 other sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys. Nielsen completed the 3,000meter course in a time of 13:56. Coach Matt Scoggins was pleased with the overall performance of the runners and very excited to see so many personal bests among the distance runners. Rangely’s next meet will be this weekend at the Basalt Longhorn Cross Country Invitatation. WREA Election James Scoggins and Brennan Noyes MATT SCOGGINS Vote for Travis Day • Owner of Water Pump Supply and Service LLC • Meeker Sanitation District Board of Directors • Rio Blanco County Planning Commission vice chair • Past President of Colorado Water Well Contractors Association I would like to represent you on the WREA Board of Directors with a new perspective. Please mail your ballots in or come to the annual meeting on September 10. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 MUSTANGS PRACTICING... BOBBY GUTIERREZ The Meeker Mustang football season is under way, teams have been practicing and games are scheduled this Sunday for both the third/fourth grade team as well as the fifth/sixth grade team. The Mustangs will play six games and the older team will be eligible for postseason play following the Oct. 19 game. The league consists of teams from Rifle, New Castle, Parachute, Glenwood Springs, Silt and Meeker. Are you tired of enduring life with a chronic condition? Get ready to start enjoying life! If you or someone you love has health problems such as chronic pain, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, asthma, high blood pressure or other chronic conditions, the Living Life Well with Chronic Conditions workshop can help you take control of your life. Classes forming now in Rangely Tuesdays at 6:30 pm beginning September 16th RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL MEETING ROOM #1 RANGELY PANTHERS Thank you for voting. www.secahec.org Free Classes!! For more information contact Jelene Mann or Karen Stanley @ 970-675-2237 RHS CROSS-COUNTRY Sept. 6 @ Basalt Sept. 13 @ Gunnison Sept. 20 @ Craig Sept. 5/6 @ Dove Creek Sept. 12 @ Home vs. PV Sept. 19 @ Iliff Sept. 26 @ Hayden Oct. 3 @ Home vs. Soroco 675-2222 First National Bank of the Rockies 222 W. Main, Rangely, CO W.C. Striegel 17030 Hwy. 64 Rangely, CO 675-8444 RHS VOLLEYBALL SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOSTERS! MEEKER COWBOYS COWB 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 MEEKER GOLF COURSE Sept. 13-14 - O.F.I.C. Seniors Tourney MHS Cross-Country 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 Meeker, CO 878-5045 MHS Football Northwest Auto Sales & Service 485 Market St., Meeker, CO 878-5026 Sept. 5 @ Coal Ridge, 7pm Sept. 8 MHS JV @ Home vs. Rifle Sept. 15 MHS JV @ Home vs. Grand Valley Sept. 5 @ Vail Christian Sept. 11 @ Home - MHS Volleyball Caprock Sept. 12 @ Paonia Silver Sage RV & Mobile Home Park Coulter Aviation Sept. 6 @ Basalt Sept. 19 @ Glenwood Springs CMC MHS Volleyball 118 W. Main St., Rangely, CO 675-8481 RJSH FOOTBALL Sept. 6 @ Paonia Sept. 12 @ Home vs. PV Sept. 13 @ Hayden Sept. 18 @ Home vs. Vail Mountain Sept. 19 @ Meeker Colorado CPA Services, PC 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. Watt’s Ranch Market 271 E. Market Meeker, CO 878-5868 First National Bank Of The Rockies Go-Fer Foods & Deli 500 Main, Meeker, CO 878-5073 878-5381 812 Market St., Meeker, CO NEWS 9A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 SEPTEMBERFEST Septemberfest offers fun and games for all in Rangely SEAN MCMAHON CNCC President Russell George and some of his students were promoting good dental hygiene and trying to interest potential students in the program. By JEN HILL Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I Rangely’s Septemberfest, which began Friday and ran through Labor Day Monday, was packed full of interesting activities for Rangely residents and visitors alike. Septemberfest kicked off Friday evening with a showing of the children’s movie, “The Croods,” at Rangely Junior/Senior High School. Early Saturday, 14 runners headed to Blue Mountain for the second annual Blue Mountain Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile race was won by Rangely’s Steve Green with a time of one hour, 39 minutes. For those wanting a shorter distance, a 5K was also offered Saturday morning and attracted more than 80 participants. Saturday afternoon brought fun to Elks Park as the inflatable water slides were set up for kids and a weightlifting competition was held under the pavilion. Western Rio Blanco Recreation District Director Tim Webber stated that seeing everyone in the community come out and spend time together at these types of activities is “what he loves most about Septemberfest.” Once everyone had their fill of water fun, the chili cook-off was set up. Scott Hejl and Barb Chism won Best Red as a team and Pat Harris won Best Green and Best Overall. The evening ended with the fifth annual Buck ‘N’ Bulls, put on by the CNCC Rodeo Team and Equestrian Program. This year’s bull riding drew a large crowd to cheer on the 33 cowboys who attempted to ride a full eight seconds. The cool wet weather Saturday gave way to a beautiful Sunday afternoon, which began with the annual ice cream social at the Rangely Museum. The event drew several hundred people to enjoy homemade ice cream and listen to music by Fiscus and Gravy. Early Saturday evening, the Rangely Fire Department helped water the area of the old Parkview School site to get it ready for the Muddy Dip ‘N’ Dash obstacle course. Many challengers of all ages attempted the course. Ethan Allred ran a time of 1:11 to win the men’s division and Michelle Jones completed the course with a time of 1:26 to win the women’s competition. When the adults were through, kids were allowed to tackle the course, and 10-year-old Andrew Dorris impressed everyone with his 1:22 completion time. After the dash, spectators turned their attention to the Muddy Tug of War which had three teams of five persons competing. The Rangely Fire District Team was able to quickly claim the title of champion as they dominated the other teams with amazing speed. Labor Day morning saw the very-well attended Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast. Shortly after the breakfast, participants headed to Main Street to watch the Star Spangled Parade, which featured a wide variety of entrants and all kinds of colors and decorations. For many, the highlight of SEAN MCMAHON A wide variety of ice cream flavors awaited the long lines of residents and visitors to the Rangely Museum’s ice cream social on Sunday. Long lines persisted until the organizers ran out of ice cream sooner than expected. Septemberfest is the arts and crafts fair at Elks Park on Monday. This year’s event had 74 vendor booths put up by locals and visitors. The goods ranged from produce to jewelry and everything in between. One visiting vendor selling survival bracelets explained that he “likes coming to Rangely because it’s a relaxed atmosphere that allows him to make money.” Taking place at the same time at Elks Park was the annual car show, which featured more than 60 cars from all over the area as well as a cribbage tournament. One of the featured attractions was a 1930 Detroit Electric car recently purchased by the Striegel family in Wyoming. It will be remodeled and restored as much as possible back to its original condition, according to Grace Striegel. For lunch, the barbecue in Elks Park provided a large meal for a $2 donation. The meal, which fed several hundred people, required 1,200 pounds of beef and cost the WRBM Recreation Center approximately $5,000. When patrons had their fill, they were able to head to Green Bridge to participate in the Duck Race. Ducks were sold by the Rangely Senior High Student Council in advance of the event. To end the long holiday weekend, Rangely was treated to a free concert by country musician Charley Jenkins who was raised in Eastern Utah. Jenkins has gained popularity all over the country and was a finalist on the hit TV show, “Nashville Star.” {recap} MATT SCOGGINS The Rangely Rock Crushers spend as much time climbing each other’s off-road vehicles as they do out conquering large boulders. Here, a couple members have fun during the Septemberfest parade on Monday morning. SEAN MCMAHON The Striegel family of Rangely just purchased this 1930 Detroit Electric car from Wyoming. They are planning a total restoration of the 84-year old car, which is made of steel. SEAN MCMAHON Four brightly colored dragsters took part in the Septemberfest parade and then the annual car show in Elks Park. The speedy machines had more than a few admirers and likely more than 1,000 people attended the car show, the arts and crafts fair, and the town barbecue. SEAN MCMAHON Several hundred Rangely residents and visitors took advantage of the pancake/sausage/egg breakfast served Monday morning before the parade by the Rangely Fire Department at the fire hall on Highway 64 in town. SEAN MCMAHON New Creation Church fed a couple hundred folks with its annual pork barbecue in Elks Park on Sunday evening. 10A NEWS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 MACC will meet on Monday Hunting licenses still available for upcoming hunts Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Meeker United Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall with a wide variety of subjects on the agenda. Creative districts are eligible for grants and substantial promotion and publicity for local areas through heritage and agri-tourism, which are top economic development engines in Colorado. Georgetown recently began restoration and repurposing of a historic school built in 1874 as a community arts and cultural center with grant funding and community donations for economic development. (See Channel 9 news story on the renovation and restoration at: www.9news.com/story/news/local/ storytellers/2014/07/28/old-schoolhouse-renovations/13269227/.) MACC is joining with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society in supporting the nomination by History Colorado of the town Meeker historic area as a State of Colorado Historic District and as a National Historic District through the National Park Service. This effort will stimulate heritage and agri-tourism for Rio Blanco County. Such community-based endeavors have the greatest potential for enhancing the economy of Meeker and Rio Blanco County. MACC officials say the public’s help is needed. MACC is providing high-quality performing arts entertainment for the Meeker community but cannot do it alone. If the public wants to see these great opportunities in Meeker, area residents are being asked to please get involved, support and participate in this effort. Youth, adults and seniors are invited to participate and to help plan performing and fine arts activities such as dinner theaters, performing arts outreach seminars, support of local drama programs, community events, program planning and much more. Possible grant funding from philanthropic foundations will also be discussed along with performing and fine arts venue discussions. Special to the Herald Times RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that there are still thousands of leftover big-game and turkey hunting licenses available, giving hunters plenty of opportunity to harvest a variety of species and to put fresh, healthy wild game meat on the table. Over-the-counter elk licenses are also now available. Hunters are reminded that they can pick up a list of available leftover licenses at the nearest CPW office, a license agent or online at cpw.state.co.us. Available leftover licenses include pronghorn, elk, bear, deer and turkey, species that can be hunted across the state on more thanr 23 million acres of public lands, including U.S. National Forest and Bureau of Land Comments sought on Yampa-White water plan Special to the Herald Times RBC I Diverse water interests across Colorado are currently working to develop a draft Colorado Water Plan that seeks to balance future agricultural, municipal, recreational and environmental water needs. The Colorado Water Plan is your plan and your input is needed to make certain the plan reflects your interests, values, and vision for Colorado’s WEEK OF SEPT. 8-11, 2014 WEEK OF SEPT. 8-11, 2014 Mon. Sept. 8 - Macaroni & Cheese, Roll, Broccoli, Applesauce, Milk Mon. Sept. 8 - Chicken Strips, Hot Roll, Fruit/Veggie Bar, Milk/Water Tues. Sept. 9 - Teriyaki Chicken, Brown Rice Pilaf, Carrot Coins, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Tues. Sept. 9 - Spaghetti, Hot Roll, Fruit/Veggie Bar, Milk/Water Wed. Sept. 10 - Hash Brown Egg Bake, Choice, Raw Veggie Medley, Juice, Muffin Squares, Milk Wed. Sept. 10 - Pizza, Fruit/Veggie Bar, Milk/Water Thurs. Sept. 11 - Beef Tacos, Corn, Seasonal Fruit, Salsa, Milk Sept. 11 - BBQ Beef, French Fries, Fruit/Veggie Bar, Milk/Water The Rio Blanco County lunch menus are sponsored by: R I O B that safety is the primary consideration. Dressing for the elements, carrying survival supplies, water, hunting with a buddy and letting someone know about your plans are critical tips for safety in the field. Wildlife officials remind hunters to follow all hunting rules and regulations, including wearing at least 500 square inches of solid, daylight fluorescent orange above the waist. A fluorescent orange head-covering that is visible from all 360 degrees is also required. Additionally, being sure of your target can help prevent serious accidents and lessen the possibility of shooting the wrong animal, and please make sure you are on public land or obtain permission to hunt on private land before starting your hunt. future. Therefore a public meeting on local interests will be held Sept. 16 in Steamboat Springs for discussion on the Yampa-White River Basin Water Plan. The Colorado State Legislature wants local feedback on the draft water plan documents as well as on the eight draft basin-specific implementation plans recently submitted. The Legislature’s Water Resources Review Committee (WRRC) will hold public meetings around the state throughout August and September to gather public input on this critically important plan. Five state senators and five state representatives who are members of the Colorado Legislature’s Interim Water Resources Review Committee will be in attendance at the meeting as well as the public and public officials from Rio Blanco, Routt and Moffat counties. The meeting will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bud Warner Memorial Library’s Library Hall, 1289 Lincoln Ave. in Steamboat Springs. For additional information or for questions on the WRRC’s public meetings, please contact the WRRC staff with the Office of Legislative Council: David Beaujon (david.beaujon@ state.co.us) or Brooke Maddaford ([email protected]). Special to the Herald Times owners and leaders to talk about ideas and ways to improve business. The event will run from 1 to 2 p.m. in the back room at Smokin’ 101 BBQ, located on the east end of Market Street in Meeker. There will be a $10 cost per person for any sandwich (pork, beef or chicken or the pork dinner). Those interested are requested to RSVP by Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, 878-5510. Special to the Herald Times ers 79 and 88 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through October. CDOT states there will be one lane of alternating traffic due to paving operations. Delays are possible and speed limits will be reduced through the work zone. For more information, call CDOT at 970-824-1999. RANGELY Business luncheon set for Sept. 26 in Meeker School Lunch Menu MEEKER School Lunch Menu Thurs. Management lands. Colorado remains a hunting destination,” CPW Public Information Officer Matt Robbins said. Wildlife officials remind the public that the CPW website offers a wide variety of information, including access to hunting brochures and regional hunt guides. One of the more popular features of the website is “Elk Hunting University,” which guides the novice through the license-purchasing process and provides information on how to hunt elk. Robbins adds that before heading to your preferred camping area, check with local land managers to be sure there are no last minute closures that may affect hunting plans. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters L A N C O Herald Times SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 970.878.4017 • 970.675.5033 • theheraldtimes.com MEEKER I Any business leaders, people interested in networking or people interested in improving Meeker are invited to enjoy a lunch on Sept. 26 with other business NEED PROPANE THIS ALL? F Your locally-owned propane propane dealership. Service is our specialty. 878-9876 • 668 Market Street • Meeker Day construction set on Hwy. 13 RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will be affected through October by construction work. The road northbound out of Meeker and southbound out of Craig will be affected between mile mark- NEWS 11A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 Dessert box social a success Special to the Herald Times BUFORD I The days of box socials and dancing on the old wooden floors of our rural schools are still alive, thanks to the White River Community Association, which invited the community to Buford Rural School this past Saturday evening for a fundraiser. As cars began lining the country road and families came from all over to enjoy the old-fashioned event, the organizers, including the Rio Blanco County Rural School Research Committee, were overjoyed with the response. They were especially happy when the dessert box social sales garnered prices that would be significant to the restoration of the old Coal Creek School. “It’s really refreshing to live in such a generous community that can come together for a cause and knows how to laugh and have a good time.” said Ellene Meece, president of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. The fun was abundant, from sharing in the delicious cookout under the big striped tents to enjoying the auctioneering skills of Bryce Purkey, who kept the crowd laugh- ing throughout the auction, to listening to the amazing voice of Dan Seely as he re-educated a room full of square dancers to lively square dancing. Some of the music included a down home “Cotton-Eye-Joe” and Western swing dancing to the tunes of Dave Main and “friends.” As the children eventually got involved on the dance floor, one person remarked how grateful they were for this opportunity to expose their grandchildren to the same magical experience they enjoyed as a child — box socials and dancing in an old rural school. COURTESY PHOTO Dr. Albert Krueger, left, enjoys a hamburger during the Coal Creek School Benefit Dessert Social held Saturday evening at the Buford School. The social was to raise money for restoring the Coal Creek School to its near-original condition, and roughly $1,500 was raised. Thank you Moffat Moffat County We ar We are e better than ever! In November of 2007, the residents of Moffat RENÉ HARDIN Thursday, the Rector Science Building was officially dedicated on the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College. The ribbon cutting offered a twist. Peggy Rector said CNCC President Russell George gave the job of a “scientific ribbon cutting” to Dr. Jay, CNCC’s “Science Guy.” Jay didn’t need scissors, just sugar and oxygen, and when the flame and smoke cleared, the ribbon was gone. About 220 people attended the barbecue and dedication. Speakers spoke of how important teamwork is in getting a task such as this building renovation done, and Rector said that if it wasn’t for the taxpayers, it wouldn’t have been possible. RANGELY WREA member lunch Sept. 10 READY MIX Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I The annual White River Electric Association’s annual Membership Appreciation Lunch and Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center in Meeker, 200 Main St. At the meeting, members of the WREA will register and vote on issues concerning the co-op. The registration and free luncheon will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the membership meeting beginning at 1 p.m. CONCRETE 675-8300 Fresh • Local Competitive County voted “yes” to build a new hospital to serve the community; in November of 2009 The “NEW” Memorial Hospital at Craig was complete. The new building was just the beginning. During the past 5 years we have added more services and expert staff — all with the continuing mission to have those healthcare services needed most, right here at home. Here Healthcare Happens Here Thank you for your trust in us! thememorialhospital.com Be a superhero. Donate blood. Romney Law Office Community Blood Drive Sherman Romney St. Mary’s FREE cy t p u r k n Ba Consultations 824-0257 We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Craig Office 415 W. Victory Way Advanced Medicine Pavilion Regional Blood Center 750 Wellington Ave. P. O. Box 1628 Grand Junction, CO 81502-1628 Photo ID required To request a blood drive, call our number 970-298-2555 MEEKER Thursday, Sept. 4 Pioneers Medical Center 11am-2pm RANGELY Wednesday, Sept. 10 Colorado Northwestern Community College 11am-2pm WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING September 10, 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION HAL PEARCE 'RQ·W0LVVWKLV)UHH:RUNVKRSDWWKH0HHNHU/LEUDU\ Re-Elect • Town of Meeker Director • Striving to provide you, the member/owners of WREA, with safe, reliable, and responsible electric service • Through continuing education workshops through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, I have received both the Board Leadership Certificate and the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate • Currently the treasurer of the WREA Board • Life-long resident of the White River Valley • Involved in numerous community organizations and activities What to Do When Someone Dies Hal Pearce “I am really looking forward to representing you and your interests at WREA” YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT ARE APPRECIATED! VOTE SEPT. 10, 2014 September 16, 2014 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Have you lost a loved one recently? Do you have questions on how to administer their estate or on how your own estate will be handled? This valuable workshop covers probate versus non-probate assets, creditor claims, how and when to distribute assets, WD[HVFRXUWLQYROYHPHQWZKDWWRGRLIWKHUHLVRULVQ¶WDZLOODQGZKDWKDSSHQVLIWKH family starts fighting. The workshop is being held at the Meeker Library at 490 Main Street. Registration is required. Sign up today by calling (970) 243-8250 or register on our website: www.brownandbrownpc.com Phone: (970) 243-8250 1250 E Sherwood Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81501 817 Colorado Ave., #206, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Call to set up an Appointment with us in Meeker! Compassionate, Experienced Estate Planning Lawyers Serving the Western Slope since 1975. 12A NEWS Meeker group seeks young adults to meet RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 Special to the Herald Times TED HARPER Kody Pierce of Keenesburg, Colo., held on tightly during the Rock ‘N’ Bull competition during Rangely’s annual Septemberfest. Pierce took second place at the event, which he has won twice before this year. 970-878-5630 WR AGGREGATES 40 RB County Rd. 8 • Meeker, Colorado S E R V I N G R I O B L A N C O C O U N T Y 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 MEEKER I There’s a new group in Meeker, and it appears they are organizing. It appears the group organizers are looking for young adults and “the young at heart” who want to network, meet new people and enjoy all that Meeker has to offer. The Meeker Young Timers have set the first roundup for 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 at La Famiglia Restaurant, located at Fourth and Market streets, for free appetizers, happy hour and socializing. The Meeker Young Timers is a group of people in their 20s and 30s, or those young at heart, located in or near Meeker. The agenda for the gathering is to discuss what the group wants to accomplish and what types of activities the group wants to participate in, such as social, philanthropic, networking, etc. For more information, contact Danyel at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at 878-5510. Moon Lake Electric would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue to do maintenance on our lines in Rangely. The power will continue to go out for short periods of time during this process. 0RRQ /DNH (OHFWULF $VVRFLDWLRQ ,QF 1635 E. Main I Rangely I 675-2291 LEG AL NOTIC ES Invitation to Bid Rangely Regional Library District 109 East Main Street Rangely, CO 81648 Separate sealed bids for an ADA Side Entrance Renovation to the Library. Project details can be requested from the Library Director, Amorette Hawkins, at 109 East Main Street, Rangely, CO, phone #970675-8811. Deadline for bids is Monday, September 8, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2014. Rio Blanco Herald Times LEGAL NOTICE A public hearing has been scheduled by the Board of County Commissioners on October 27, 2014, 1:15 p.m., County Administration Building, 200 Main, Meeker, Colorado, to consider amending the Official Rio Blanco County, County Road Map by the addition of County Road 49 as described by a legal description and map available for inspection at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Office located at 570 2nd St., Meeker, CO 81641. A copy of the legal description and map is also available for public inspection at the offices of the County Clerk and Recorder during normal business days and hours. Published: September 4, 11, 2014 Rio Blanco County 2014 LANDFILL BUILDING RELOCATION PROJECT REQUEST FOR BID PROJECT NAME AND SCOPE 2014 LANDFILL BUILDING RELOCATION PROJECT. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY is soliciting bids for the following work: Furnish design, labor and materials to construct a foundation at Wray Gulch Landfill for former Rangely Landfill Building (Bldg. #1). Provide labor and materials to construct a foundation and floor at Wray Gulch Landfill for Wray Gulch Landfill Building (Bldg. #2) according to specifications. Disassemble, transport and reassemble Bldg. #1. This is a 30-ft. x 50-ft. metal building currently located at Rangely Landfill to be relocated to Wray Gulch Landfill. Design and construct a 12-foot wide by Melhoff~Schilling Jade Melhoff~Austin Schilling Jade Elizabeth Mehlhoff and Austin Doyle Schilling were married May 31, 2014, at the Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm in Fayetteville, Ark., with the Rev. Andrew Wise officiating. A reception immediately followed the ceremony at the same venue. The bride is the daughter of John and Suzanne Mehlhoff of Denver, Colo. A former Meeker student, the bride was graduated from Union High School in Tulsa, Okla., and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She is employed as an RN at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. The groom is the son of Kristin Doyle of Joplin, Mo., and Randy and Robin Schilling of Ozark, Mo. The groom was graduated from Carl Junction High School in Carl Junction, Mo., and the University of Arkansas. He is employed as assistant director of athletics development for Missouri State University. Honor attendants were Jessa Mehlhoff, sister of the bride, and Drew Cunningham. The remaining wedding party consisted of an additional seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen. The bride wore an A-line Maggie Soterro gown with a layered organza skirt. The strapless, sweetheart neckline bodice was fully embroidered with Swarovski crystals. Wedding colors were gold, blush, and pale pink. After honeymooning at the Excellence Playa Mujeres resort in Cancun, the couple now resides in Springfield, Mo. Meeker Chamber has new board members MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has elected three new members to the organization’s board of directors. Those new directors are: Ann Marie Scritchfield of Sable Mountain Outfitters, Diana Jones of Meeker Drugs and Arturo Rodriguez of The Mexican House and Meeker Café. LEG AL NOTIC ES 50-foot long enclosed lean-to attachment to the east side of Bldg. #1. Provide and install overhead doors, 16feet wide by 14-feet high in each end wall of Building #1 and Building #2. One 8foot by 8-foot door shall also be installed in the south end of the lean-to structure. Install heating system in Bldg. #2. Temperature shall be maintained at a min. of 45 Degrees F. Suggested are solar heat and/or floor heat. Economy is the goal. Bidders are given the option to bid on all or a combination of the bid items above. Bidders will propose one or more methods of heating the concrete floor of Bldg. #2. The County will evaluate each method and cost. The decision will be based on both the initial cost and the long-term operating cost. Proposals including an option for solar-powered heat are encouraged. Rio Blanco County will provide a flat, compacted building site on-grade. Rangely Landfill is located approx. 7 miles north of the Town of Rangely. Wray Gulch Landfill is located approx. 22 miles west of the Town of Meeker. BID DOCUMENTS Bid Documents shall be available at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept. at 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 in Meeker on August 28, 2014, online at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/ public/home1.asp, or on Rio Blanco County's website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us on the Announcements page. PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS David Overton, Fleet Manager, (970) 8789590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Mailing address: Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker, CO 81641. All Vendors must examine the sites and become familiar with all site conditions. Any questions regarding this project are to be directed in writing to David Overton before Wed., Sept. 10, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at the above address or fax number. WORK SCHEDULE It is anticipated that the project shall start Sept. 23, 2014 and complete by Nov. 15, 2015, pending delays due to adverse conditions. PRE-BID MEETING Vendors shall attend a pre-bid meeting: Mon., Sept. 8, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker. BID SUBMITTALS Vendor shall include all information re- LEG AL NOTICE S quired by the contract documents. Bid shall be clearly marked with "Sealed Bid2014 Landfill Building Relocation Project", the name and address of the submitting company and the bid opening date written on the sealed envelope. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, Colorado, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. Mail to Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second St., Meeker, CO 81641, until 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. OR Hand-deliver on the date of bid opening to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, 17497 Hwy. 64, Rangely, until 10:45 A.M. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. No bids shall be received Friday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. BID OPENING Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on September 15, 2014 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, 17497 Hwy. 64, Rangely, CO. Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. will be returned not opened. 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 and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the Board, to be in the best interest of Rio Blanco County. RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Dated: August 26, 2014 By: Jon Hill, Chairman Publish: August 28 & September 4, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIEDS 13A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 LEG AL NOTICE S LEG AL NOTIC ES RIO BLANCO COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT 2014 RIO BLANCO COUNTY ROAD 1 OVERLAY PROJECT NOTICE is hereby given that on the 8th day of September, 2014 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc., dba United Companies of Mesa County of 2273 River Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as 2014 Rio Blanco County Road 1 Overlay Project. 1) 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. 2) All such claims shall be filed with Van Pilaud, County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before September 5, 2014. 3)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 25th day of August, 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY BY JON D. HILL, CHAIRMAN Publish: August 28, September 4, 2014 Town of Rangely September 9, 2014 - 7:00pm Agenda • Call to Order • Roll Call • Invocation • Pledge of Allegiance Minutes of Meeting • Approval of the minutes of the August 12, 2014 meeting. • Petitions and Public Input • Changes to the Agenda Public Hearings - 7:15pm • Committee/Board Meetings Supervisor Reports - See Attached • Reports from Officers - Town Manager Update New Business • Discussion and action to approve the July 2014 financial recap. • Discussion and action to approve Capital Project at White River Village for Fire Suppression System • Discussion and action to approve August 2014 check register. Informational Items • APGA Safety Award •Thank you from Rangely Regional Library Scheduled Announcements • Rangely School District board meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2014 at 6:15pm. • Rangely District Library regular meeting September 8, 2014 at 5:00pm. • Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2014 at 7:00pm. • Rural Fire Protection District board LEG AL NOTIC ES LEG AL NOTIC ES LEG AL NOTIC ES meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2014 at 7:00pm. • Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District meeting September 8, 2014 at 7:00pm. • Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board meeting is September 24, 2014 at 6:00pm. • Rangely Chamber of Commerce board meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2014 at 12:00pm. Adjournment Publish: September 4, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times B. Approve Current Bills 9. Adjourn This agenda is subject to change without further notice. Agenda is posted at the office of the Meeker Sanitation District. 265 8th Street. Publish: September 4, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times Board of County Commissioners Monday, September 8, 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 from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda. Any member of the Public Comment: 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 the September 8, 2014 Tentative Agenda • Approval of the September 8, 2014 Agenda • Approval of the August 25, 2014, Board Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA FOR September 8, 2014 • Motor Vehicle Publication List for July 2014 • Treasury Publication List for July 2014 • Financial Management Report for July 2014 • Financial Transactions for DHS for July 2014 • Approval of Trails Master Plan (presented on 8/11/14) • Approval & Signature - Retention Grant Funds Department of Human Services • Authorization of Final Settlement RBC CR 1 Overlay Project, Vendor: Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba United Companies of Mesa County - $56,976.52 • Grant Application - Coal Creek School House - State Historical Fund BUSINESS AGENDA: General: Resolutions: NOTICE AS TO BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will be considering a budget supplemental resolution on September 22, 2014, 11:00 a.m. County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. The proposed resolution is for the purpose of appropriating sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the 2014budget year in the following funds: General Fund, Capital Expenditure Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Capital Improvement Plan Fund, and the Impact Fee Trust Fund. The resolution may be viewed at the offices of the County Clerk and Recorder, 555 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado, and the County Clerk and Recorder Office in the Western Annex Building, 17497 State Highway 64, Rangely, Colorado, and are open for public inspection 8:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. on normal work days. Publish: September 4, 18, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT September 10th, 2014 REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 7:00 PM The Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation District will be held at the Meeker Sanitation District Office, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado 1. Call to order 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Public Comments 5. New Business A. Property Liens on Delinquents Accounts B. Health Insurance Renewal Information 6. Old Business A. Plant Manager Report B. Office Manager Report 7. Attorney 8. Board A. Delinquent Accounts You are reading this ad, and so are thousands of others today. It’s time you take a look at advertising your business on a regular basis. If you are not advertising your business, you are missing sales. Let us help you help your business. R I O B L A N C O Herald Times SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 We’ve been helping business succeed for 130 years. Call for advertising help. 970-878-4017 • 970-675-5033 [email protected] LEG AL NOTIC ES • Bids: Meeker and Rangely Airports Aviation Liability Insurance Policy Bid Opening Bid Awards/Contracts/Agreement: • Agreement for Services - Orion Planning Group LUR Rewrite - $44,405 • Agreement for Services, Strong Lumber • Museum Staining and Chinking OTHER BUSINESS : • Public Comments • County Commissioners Updates Break: 1:15 p.m. Hearings: Planning Minor Subdivision 14-03‚ Watson Family Revocable Trust & Watson Ranches, LTD is requesting to subdivide their property into three lots. Lot 1 being 19.27 acres, Lot 2 will be 0.83 acres and Lot 3 will be 4.35 acres at 840 County Road 4, Rangely, CO, Section 26, T1N, R94W ADJOURN The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be considered in 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 September 22, 2014, 11:00 a.m.in Meeker at the County Administration Building in Meeker. Please check the County's website for information at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/departments/commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Publish: September 4, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times BUY LOCALLY! SUPPORT RIO BLANCO COUNTY WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER September 10, 2014 NOTICE is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of the members of White River Electric Association, Inc., to be held at the Fairfield Community Center at 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado, at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, for the election of two directors from the Town of Meeker District for a term of three years, the reports of officers, committees, directors, and all other outstanding business which may come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. The Annual Meeting will convene for Registration at 11:30 A.M., and the General Business for the Annual Meeting will begin at 1:00 P.M. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 A.M. and will continue through 1:00 P.M. In an effort to reduce the registration line, the registration process will begin at 11:30 A.M. and continue until 1:00 P.M. Please notify WREA staff if you require special assistance during the registration process. Matters to be voted upon are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________ Election of Directors: Town of Meeker District - Three Year Term (Please Vote for Two Directors) Stan Wyatt, Incumbent Travis Day Hal Pearce, Incumbent Jerry Seely _________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Colorado law, members may return a marked ballot by mail/delivery or vote in person at the scheduled annual meeting. Returned or mailed ballots should be marked, placed in the special envelope provided to conceal the marking on the ballot, placed in the return envelope (which must be signed) and mailed/delivered to the Association office by 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014. Mailed/delivered ballot envelopes that are not signed by the voting member will be voided and the ballot will not be counted. Pursuant to Colorado law and the Association‚ By-Laws, only members of the Association may vote. If a membership is held jointly, only one member may vote per membership. Please review your membership card prior to Annual Meeting to ensure that your membership is listed correctly. Call the WREA office at 970-878-5041 if you have any questions regarding your membership. According to Colorado rural electric cooperative election laws, the registration of a member at the Annual Meeting no longer automatically revokes a mailed/delivered ballot executed by the member. A member mailed/delivered ballot will be counted as the official vote regardless of their attendance at the Annual Meeting. A member will not be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting if the member previously mailed/delivered their ballot. A mailed or delivered ballot does not disqualify a member from attending and registering at the Annual Meeting. All members are encouraged and welcome to attend and register at the Annual Meeting even if you mail or deliver your ballot prior to the Annual meeting. Please feel free to call WREA if you have any questions about this issue or any other issues relating to the Association's Annual Meeting. WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, Dated August 18, 2014 (SEAL) Richard L. Parr, Secretary WREA ANNUAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 Lunch - 11:30 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. The Annual Meeting Registration - 11:30 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. The Business of the Annual Meeting - 1:00 P.M. VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WREA Annual Meeting Voting By Mail: Under current law, all members are entitled to receive a ballot by mail, and one is enclosed. Each of the candidates listed has been nominated by petition. Colorado law permits the members to return a marked ballot by mail/hand delivery to the Association headquarters or to vote in person at the scheduled annual meeting, Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at 11:30 A.M., in the Fairfield Community Center, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. For the 2014 election, the mail in ballots shall be printed on BLUE card stock. BLUE mail-in ballots deposited at the Association or at the Annual Meeting after 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014shall be invalid. The Association has enclosed two (2) envelopes for your use. Please place your marked BLUE ballot in the first envelope. Then place the first envelope into the second envelope, sign where indicated and return it to the Association by 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014. Postage will be paid by the Association. Please sign this envelope in the designated place. Pursuant to Colorado law mailed/delivered ballot envelopes that are not signed by the voting member will be voided and the ballot will not be counted. If you choose to deliver your ballot to the office of the Association, you may do so until 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014, or you may deliver your ballot to the Fairfield Community Center registration table until the Annual Meeting convenes for registration at 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014. Voting at the Annual Meeting: You may also elect to vote in person at the Annual Meeting beginning at 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014. In-person ballots will be printed on YELLOW card stock and distributed at Registration. Only YELLOW ballots will be accepted after 11:30 A.M. on September 10, 2014. Under Colorado law, the registration of a member at the Annual Meeting no longer revokes a mailed/delivered ballot executed by a member. A member will not be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting if the member previously mailed/delivered their ballot. Your mailed or delivered ballot does not disqualify you from attending the Annual meeting or from registering at the Annual meeting. All members are encouraged and welcome to attend and register at the Annual meeting even if you mailed or delivered your ballot prior to the Annual Meeting. MAILED/DELIVERED BALLOTS: THE INSIDE ENVELOPE MUST BE SIGNED BY THE VOTING MEMBER. IF THE ENVELOPE IS NOT SIGNED BY THE MEMBER, THE VOTE WILL BE VOIDED AND NOT COUNTED. Published: August 21, 28 and September 4, 2014 14A CLASSIFIEDS AN NO U NC EMEN TS FOOD BANK of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community member. Scheduled Dates for 2014: September 26, October 23, November 20 & December 18. The Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us 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 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 6752300. All services are confidential. 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. RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 AN NO U NC EMEN TS AN NO U NC EMEN TS TROPHY TROUT - Guarantee 28" 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 303881-9408 MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE SAFEHOUSE If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131 NOTICE The public logic and accuracy test of the Hart Intercivic voting system to be utilized in the November 4, 2014 General Election will be held at 9:00am on Monday, Sept. 15th, in the office of the Rio Blanco County Clerk at 555 Main St. in Meeker, CO. To obtain more information concerning this test, please call (970) 878-9460. PISTOL RIVER LEATHER Bob Klenda will be representing both of us at the Sheep Dog trials. I will definitely see everyone next year. Never get up before breakfast. If you have to get up before breakfast, eat breakfast first! 785 Park Avenue 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com LEG AL NOTICE S COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-10 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 4, 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) Matthew J. Middleton Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Sytems, Inc., as nominee for Highlands Residential Mortgage, LTD. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2011 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) 301564 Original Principal Amount $108,808.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $104,685.31 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: Covering the land in the State of Colorado, County of Rio Blanco described as: A tract of land in Sections 1 and 2, Township 1 North, Range 102 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point 584 feet East and 462.2 feetSouth of Corner No. 2 of the Burton R LaPree H.E. 177, thence South 132 feet; East 75 feet; North 132 feet; West 75 feet to the point of beginning, and a tract of land in Sections 1 and 2, Township 1 North, Range 102 West of the 6th P.M., describes as follows: Beginning at a point 584 feet East and 594.6 feet South of Corner No. 2 of Burton R. LePree H.E. 177, thence East 75 feet; thence South 15 feet, more or less, to the dedicated School Street as shown on the Plat filed in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Rio Blanco, Colorado; thence West along said dedicated School Street, 75 feet; thence North 15 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being in the Town of Rangely, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 250 School Street, 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, 10/01/2014, 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 8/7/2014 Last Publication 9/4/2014 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: 06/04/2014 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: MARCELLO G. ROJAS #46396 SUSAN HENDRICK #33196 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 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. o Lo KI N G Buying or Selling, CPAXLP SEPTEMBER 2014 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below. September 1, Labor Day- No Bus September 2, Bus in town September 3, Bus in town September 4, Bus in town, Grand Junction September 5, Bus in town September 6, Bus in town September 7, AM Bus September 8, Bus in town Septemer 9, Bus in town, Foot Clinic September 10, Bus in town September 11, Bus in town, Rifle September 12, Bus in town September 13, No Bus September 14, No Bus September 15, Bus in town September 16, Bus in town September 17, Bus in town September 18, No Bus, Grnd Jct Medical September 19, Bus in town September 20, No Bus September 21, No Bus September 22, Bus in town September 23, Bus in town September 24, Bus in town September 25, Bus in town, Craig September 26, Bus in town September 27, No Bus September 28, AM Bus September 29, Bus in town September 30, Bus in town Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 8785627. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. AN NO U NC EMEN TS Now Available Experience improved health, energy and stress reduction. Offering both REIKI & RECONNECTIVE HEALING sessions. Two locations- Meeker & Upriver. Call Karin Brown for more information 970-948-5665. 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. 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] BUY LOCALLY! SUPPORT RIO BLANCO COUNTY 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. The Rangely Moms Group gives pregnant women and mothers of newborns through elementary school-aged children time to take a break, join in discussions and crafts, and build relationships with other moms. We meet the first Thursday of each month from September through May, from 9-11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! For more information, call Heather Zadra at (970) 629-9937. In September ONLY, Moms will meet the second Thursday of the month, on September 11 from 9-11 a.m. AU C T I O N S Moving Auction Saturday, Sept 20th - 10 AM 684 County Rd 321, Rifle, CO. Household, Antique and Collectables, Camping items, Boats & boating equipment, Motor Cycle, Trailer. Much much more. Call 970-571-1608. Ralph Fritzlan Auctioneer MOVING AUCTION Saturday September 13th, 10:00 am, 526 South Broadway, Grand Junction, CO. Nice 2012 32" Travel Trailer/Toy hauler, 55+ pistols and riflesmany lever action. Winchester, compound bow, ammo, reloading items, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruzer, 2010 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, hand & power tools of all kinds, nice shelving, antique & Indian artifacts, 3 flat screen TV's, electronics of all kinds, bar stools, coins, nice pool table, portable bar, 3 bedroom sets, large table and chairs, buffet, shelves, very nice clean furniture of all kinds, bicycles, dishes, xmas, small appliances, like new Samsung front load steam washer/dryer. This is a very clean Auction. For more information call Steve Claypool, CP Auction Service, 970-2605577. Must see web www.CPAuction.com. "Call me about a sale for you." COUNTRY MOVING Auction Saturday September 6th 10:00am 30350 County Road 14, Steamboat Springs Colorado (8 miles south of Steaamboat Springs off 131 towards Oak Creek, CO). 3 tractors, 2 pickups, farm attachments, 2008 Diesel Gator, 25" gooseneck flatbed trailer, JD lawn tractor, attachments, hand & power tools of all kinds, complete set of harness, new & used tack, spurs, 10 old saddles, 3 old guns, coins, antiques, lots of crocks, collectibles, household, fencing, horns, panels, water tanks, hay feeders and more. Owner Dean & Laveta Brunner. For more information call Steve Claypool, CP Auction Service 970-2605577. Must see. Web: www.cpauction.com. "Call me about a sale for you." NOBODY COVERS RIO BLANCO COUNTY LIKE THE HERALD TIMES LEG AL NOTICE S COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-12 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 10, 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) AMY ELIZABETH JOY, AND NEIL JAMES JOY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMI NEE FOR LINDER, CWB MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC DBA FNBR MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust February 12, 2009 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 18, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 294993 Original Principal Amount $240,689.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $226,388.04 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 83 AND 84 SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT FILED DECEMBER 19, 1979 AS RECEPTION NO. 185454 TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1145 MICHAEL CIRCLE, 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, 10/08/2014, 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 8/14/2014 Last Publication 9/11/2014 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: 06/11/2014 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: Holly L. Decker #32647 Stephen Harkess #30968 Michael Medved #14669 Heather Deere #28597 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD. STE 302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 14-944-26228 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. for Something Special? the classifieds are the place to be. CAXCA AN NO U NC EMEN TS Call LEG AL NOTIC ES COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-11 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) David A. Beery Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Intermountain Industries, Inc. d/b/a Major Mortgage USA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust March 31, 2009 County of Recording Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 295414 Original Principal Amount $136,680.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $126,869.36 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: WEST 50 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK H, WHITE ADDITION, TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 16, 1946 AS DOCUMNET NO. 69900 COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 124 W Bell St, 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, 10/08/2014, 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 8/14/2014 Last Publication 9/11/2014 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: 06/06/2014 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: MARCELLO G. ROJAS #46396 SUSAN HENDRICK #33196 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO140507 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. 878-4017 to start a subscription or place an ad. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 592 Main Street, Upstairs " P.O. Box 720, Meeker, Colorado 81641 970-878-4017 " 970-878-4016 fax " www.theheraldtimes.com CLASSIFIEDS 15A RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 A PPLIANCE S KENMORE SIDE-BY-SIDE Refrig w/ water & ice. Brush steel & black. Excellent condition $400. 970-878-5002 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. PETS BULLDOG PUPPIES English/Olde English mix, born August 13th. Ready to wean first week of October. 4 females, 3 males. Tails docked & dew claws removed. Parents on site. $800. 970-878-4582 YA R D S A L E S YARD SALE-MEEKER. Sunday September 7th 7am til ?. 6 miles up Strawberry/ County Road 7. Medium scrubs, antiques, tools- old & new. Horse stuff, saddle, guns, crafts, misc. H ELP WA NTE D: GE NER AL COUNTER PERSON/ DELIVERY DRIVER wanted. Automotive knowledge preferred. OTJ training available. Inquire Meeker Auto Parts 945 Market Street. (970) 8783651. ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia Restaurant. Full-time and part-time positions available. Positions available immediately for qualified applicants. Pick up an application at 410 Market St., Meeker. THE RIO Blanco Herald Times is looking for a part-time freelance reporter with newspaper experience to cover Meeker's school board and/or town board meetings as well as occasional county commissioners' meetings. If interested, call Editor-Sean McMahon at 878-4017 or 6755033, or contact him at [email protected] Vacancy Notice Position: High School Math Teacher Highly qualified in Math, with the ability to teach all levels of high school Mathematics, which may include college level and AP courses. Potential Middle School and High School coaching opportunities are available in conjunction with this teaching assignment. District: Meeker School District Re-1 City, State: Meeker, Colorado 81641 HELP WANTE D: GE NER AL H ELP WA NTE D: GE NER AL Date Available: Position begins with the 2014-2015 school year. Description: Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 710 students in grades Pre-K through Twelve. The High School has approximately 195 students 9-12. The District prefers a person with strong knowledge and understanding of standards-based education, with a willingness to work, or successful experience in a collaborative culture dedicated to using data to drive instruction, differentiation, and student learning. We are seeking an individual who has the understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of the high school student. Professional involvement beyond the local level and successful teaching experience are desirable. The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to joint a staff committed to "Seeking excellence in all we do". Requirements: Applicants must have Colorado licensure and be Highly Qualified preferably with a dual certification in Mathematics and Science or it must be assured by the Colorado Department of Education by date of hiring. Contact: Meeker High School Math/Science Vacancy Meeker School District Re-1 P.O. Box 1089 Meeker, Colorado 81641 Telephone: 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 continue until position is filled. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vacancy Notice April 2, 2014 District: Meeker School District Re1Meeker, Colorado 81641 Position: School Health Nurse - Part-Time Position Date Available: Position begins with the 2014-2015 School Year 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: [email protected] Website: 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 Guest Services Representative -The ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking one part-time benefited, and one parttime non-benefited Guest Services Representative. Salary range $12.00-14.60/hr. Duties include, but are not limited to: provide high-quality customer service to each patron, perform basic transactions, answer telephones, perform cash handling duties, etc. Requirements include, but are not limited to: applicant must be 16 years of age or older, possess or working towards acquiring a high school diploma or GED, be available to work early morning, evening, split and/or weekend shifts, work a variety of shift times; covers shifts on short notice, and rotating weekends. A completed ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for consideration and should be returned to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and online, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2014. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer. The Meeker Sanitation District has a 145-acre pasture that can be rented for horses during the spring and the fall and a 40-acre pasture that can be rented for any livestock. MA FAMIGLIA Restaurant is looking for reliable individuals for kitchen positions to include: Dish and cook. Mostly evenings with some days. Experience preferred. Ask for Henry. Apply in person at 410 Market Street. PIONEERS E D ICAL CENTER, M 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 Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health Transportation Driver FULL-TIME [eligible for sign-on & referral bonus & benefits]: Physical Therapist LPN - Walbridge Wing RN - Walbridge Wing Food Service Helper/Cook FULL-TIME [eligible for benefits]: Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician Environmental Services Technician Materials Management Clerk Certified Nursing Assistant - Wing Patient Account Representative Pioneers Medical Center Phone: (970) 878.5047 Fax: (970) 878.3285 345 Cleveland, Meeker, CO 81641 Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL 6(37(0%(5 5LYHUVLGH3DUN6DOLGD&2 -RLQWKH)XQ/RWVRI9HQGRUV&KLOGUHQ¶V $FWLYLWLHV)LEHU$UWV'HPRQVWUDWLRQV Classes Offered. 6HHZZZVDOLGD¿EHUIHVWLYDORUJ 6(5720$*816+2: &RORUDGR6SULQJV&RORUDGR 6HSW Colorado Springs Event Center at Rustic Hills 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. & Academy Blvd. 719-630-3976 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MEEKER Treasurer Clerk G Motor Vehicle Clerk HELP WANTED - DRIVERS DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! 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Disclaimer: Subject to change at any t 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 I O B L A N C O Herald Times 970.878.4017 I theheraldtimes.com I 970.675.5033 M O TO R C A D E : MISC ELLANEOUS 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. 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] HO MES : MEEK ER 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. H ELP WA NTE D: PA R T T I M E PART-TIME TELLER/LOAN Officer. Previous banking experience. Approx 20 hours wk Mon-Wed with some Thurs/Fri. Resumes accepted through September 30th. Rio Blanco Schools Federal Credit Union. 402 W. Main St, Suite 139, Rangely, CO. 970-675-2372. give me a call! Typing Logo Design Poster Design Brochure Design Social Networking Advertisement Design tonya 970.261.8815 [email protected] 26 Years Experience from Concept to Finished Product. H O M E S : R A N G E LY FSBO 4BDR/2BA, new SS appliances included. Mature landscaping with auto sprinkler system. 210 W Bell St., Rangely. 970-675-5307 HOUSE FOR sale- 1240 Deserado Drive. 4BR 2.5 BA, two car garage on large lot in La Mesa Subdivision. 1830 sq ft. $199,000. Call 970-773-1970. 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 1959 RANCH 3BR/2BA, 2 lots 9750 sq feet. Very private, Dead end. 2240 sq feet. Re-modeled. Finished basement. "meekercolorado.com FSBO, 487 Agency Drive, 3BD, 2.5BA home on 5–acres, large out building, small tree farm. Lots of mature trees. House has lots of storage. Asking price $449,000. Call (970)878-4622. BU S I N E S S OPP ORT UN ITY BUY LOCALLY! SUPPORT RIO BLANCO COUNTY FOR RENT or Lease- Day Care Center. 1032 Jennifer Drive. State Certified, Federal Certified, meets all requirements. 5336 square feet. Some equiptment included. 970-878-4423. Now Hiring... enjoy JUHDW EHQH¿WV while working close to home! Are you cheerful, energetic and customer oriented? We want you to join our hometown bank as a Receptionist Teller Part-time and/or Full-time Stop by our location for an application, or call (970)878-0103 for more information. 400 Main Street z Meeker, Colorado BUSINESSDIRECTORY EOE/AA Employer RIOBLANCOHERALDTIMES MEEKER STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS KEVIN AMACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 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 Body Spray-In Bedliners Schindler Plumbing Residential | Commercial | Remodel | Service Calls Boiler Systems/ Hot Water Heat Specializing in Custom Homes 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 Having an identity crisis? SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 R CONSTRUCTION laborers needed for new hospital project. Applicants must be at least 18 years and have at least 6 months construction experience and be able to pass drug screen . 4-10 hour days starting September 8, $12.00 per hour. Apply at elwoodstaffing.com for questions call 970-625-2600 Ask for Linda or Mark. Auto Glass Chip Repair etcetera EVENTS POWDER-COATED BLACK Rancher GrillGuard for 250-350 late model Dodge up to 2014. 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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 16A CLASSIFIEDS R E N TA L S : M E E K E R RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, September 4, 2014 R E N TA L S : M E E K E R NEWLY RENOVATED, large 3BR/2BA house. Garage, all appliances included, water & sewer pd. NS $900 month. 970878-3257 1BDR, 1BA apartment fully furnished, $400/month. Include all utilities. Security deposit and references required. Call (970) 220-2150. 3BR/2BA $895 per month. 9 month lease, dogs considered. Corner of 1st & Main. 970-878-4010. OFFICE SPACE for Rent at the Main Street Building. Great location and utilities included. Call 970-683-1875 for details SMALL 1BR/1BA house. Small pet okay. $395.00 month +dep. Call 878-3736 or 878-5367. 2BR/1BA HOUSE. 789 Water Street. 6 month lease, 1st/last deposit. NP, NS. 970-948-5743. SMALL, 1 room furnished cabin. 970-8783363. theheraldtimes.com 2BR/1 1/2 BA Duplex. Fenced yard, covered parking, pets negotiable. $550 month +deposit. 970-878-5486 or 970-9305646. 2BR/1BA APARTMENT $400 /month plus electricity. Security deposit required. Call (970) 878-3363 2 BDR, 2 BA in a quiet, beautiful out-oftown setting. Pets negotiable. (970)8784320 R E N TA L S : M E E K E R SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA APARTMENTS. REMODELED new paint, lights, cabinets, appliances, windows, doors, flooring & carpet. $600/month+deposit NS/NP. Standard units also available at $450/ month+deposit. Cable, heat, water, sewer & trash included. Coin laundry in building. (970) 878-3739 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, townhome, Newly remodeled. Back privacy, fenced yard, NP. First/last deposit & references required. 970-878-7968. NICE 1BR/1BA manufactured home. New flooring throughout. We pay water/trash/ sewer. $475 per month. Call 970-220-2150 CLEAN, QUIET 2 BDR/1BA. REDUCED! $425+deposit. Call 878-3736 or 878-5367 3 BD 1 1/2 bath town home small deck, kitchen appliances W & D. 878-5858. 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. Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/ Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities included. Year lease $800, $1,500 damage deposit. Shorter term options available. Western Exposures Realty (970) 8785877. STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. HALANDRAS BUILDING, 300 sq. ft. interior office, includes utilities. Off street parking, easy access. (970)629-9714. Rocky Mountain Storage & Rentals 5x10, 10x10 storage units available in town. 878-0085 or 878-3700. 1236 L a Mesa Cir. $194,000 217 Ridge Rd. $189,900 207 Hillcrest Cir. $187,000 226 S. Grand Ave. $187,000 208 Hillcrest Cir. $185,000 304 S. Birch $158,000 100 Dakota Ave. (Dinosaur) $157,000 217 S. White Ave. $145,000 908 Tropic St. $144,500 601 E. Rangely $140,000 211 Morrison Ave. $140,000 145 Tay lor Ave. $139,900 508 E. Rio Blanco $125,000 625 Lake St. $98,000 317 W. Rangely $86,000 924 Tropic St. REDUCED $70,000 205 E. Raven Ave. $67,000 618 School St. $39,000 More listings and pictures at www.raven-realty.com BROOKS REALTY 889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado (970) 878-5858 • (970) 675-2525 WWW.BROOKSREALTYMEEKER.COM NEW LISTING! 201 Coal Rd. - Rangely Meeker Laurie J. Brooks Owner/Broker Rangely Charlie Novak Broker Associate 269,900! $ MEEKER RANGELY 2300 sq. ft. home. 4 BR, 2 BA on 2 acres. New forced air gas furnace & garbage disposal, wet bar, large open kitchen with lots of cabinet space. Pellet stove and 576 sq. ft. garage with additional 840 sq. ft. garage. Good access to BLM. N Rangely ~ 33553 HWY 64 — 214 acre ranch with good White River frontage, irrigated pasture & hay production. 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home with large kitchen & dining area, big family room. Pole barn for hay, outbuildings and corrals. $700,000 N 203 E. Raven — Get your college housing! 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 1-car garage west side of duplex, FP and fenced back yard. Good rental property or college housing. $69,500 Reduced! 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. $115,000 N 315 &317 N. Grand Ave. — Duplex: Attractively renovated. Each unit has 1,200 SF. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, W/D hook-up, carport for each side. Priced to Sell! $139,500 Excellent income property. N Great Building Site — 1350 La Mesa Circle, 19,631 Sq Ft. List price: $39,500 N NEW LISTING! 775 11th St. — 3 BR, 2 BA home on 16,000 sq. ft. lot. Large master bedroom with updated master bath. Open kitchen with all appliances. $103,600 N 443 Bugle Dr. — 14-Mile subdivision, 99.68 acres with 1,600+ sq. ft. 3BD, 2 BA modular home. Lots of privacy and wildlife with great views. Plenty of room for everything. Also has water well. $225,000 N 461 Garfield St. — Rental Property - 4 units, plenty of parking, 2 BR 1 BA with upgrades. All have range/oven, refrigerators. Fully Rented! $225,000 N 1090 Pinyon — 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. Priced to move $107,900 Reduced! N 1376 Juniper Rd. — 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 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 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 NEW LISTING! 1298 Cleveland — Fully updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, 700+ sq. ft. detached garage with state of the art kitchen. Large fenced backyard, fireplace, extra storage, borders Ute Park on nice and quiet lot. $279,000 N NEW LISTING! 1083 Laurie Circle — 3 BD, 1 & 3/4 bath, home with fireplace. 2 car garage, all appliances, nice upgrades in kitchen. $126,800 CAXCA R E N TA L S : M I S C . RV Spaces for rent. Manager: Heath GeBauer (970)675-2259 (970)846-4293 Fax: (970)675-5509 1033 W Market St. Meeker, Colo.. 81641 970-878-5877 STRAWBERRY CREEK RANCH O O O O O O O O O O O O O NEW LISTING: 1192 Hill Street – Ranch with partial basement, 1 car garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$146,900 NEW LISTING: 450 Garfield Street – 2 bdrm ranch on large lot, close to downtown . . . . . . . . . . .$139,000 NEW LISTING: 477 Hill Street – Cute red home on large lot, a must see. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$138,900 73209 Hwy 64 – 11 acres with 2032 SF, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, outbuildings, . . . . .Price Reduced $250,000 73229 Hwy 64 – 38+ acres in Lions Canyon, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, well & outbuildings . . . . . .$294,500 290 4th Street – 3100 SF +, 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, residential or commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$285,000 566 Rimrock Drive – 3 bdrm, 2 baths, garage, 5 acres, good water & irrigation water . . . . . . . . .$250,000 1394 Ridge Rd – Ranch style home on corner lot, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, garage. NEW PRICE . . . . . .$235,000 1032 Lance Circle – Beautiful ranch style home on corner lot, oversized garage, & more . . . . . .$243,900 1343 Sage Ridge Rd – Cute 3 bdrm, 2 ba home, full basement, lots of potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,000 165 Water Street – close to BLM/Forest Service building, 3+ bdrooms, 2 baths, garage . . . . . . .$157,000 BACK ON THE MARKET: 1062 Main Street - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, full basement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 VACANT building site - 7500 SF, 1280 Garfield Street, includes paid water tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 2,387 acre ranch with about 420 acres of hay meadows, including a center pivot & gated pipe, brick home, hired hand home, bunk house, numerous garages and new pipe corrals, plus a BLM Permit, beautiful setting, trees & rock outcroppings, outstanding water rights, & good big game hunting. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 1455 Mountain View Road - Carefully tucked amongst native landscape, this wonderful 3BD, 2BA log home home is private, yet right in town! $360,000 855 5th St. – Wonderful view over town from this 5BD, 2BA home. New roof, siding, windows and flooring. $200,000 1045 Lance Cr. – SHOP SPACE GALORE! Well kept, 5BD, 2BA home with large rooms, smart floor plan and amazing shop. $198,500 UNDER CONTRACT 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! $185,000 117 6th St. - Completely remodeled duplex, fully furnished, sleeps 12 people, within walking distance of downtown. $179,000 165 Main Street - Wonderfully remodeled 3BD/1BA two story home, fenced yard, garage and more! Come see! $179,000 1060 Park St. - Great income producing duplex. Can also be converted to single family residential. 4BD/2BA. $175,000 780 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 NEW 760 11th St. - Good 3BD/2BA starter home with large back yard, deck, storage shed, built in 1996. $110,000. 767 12th Street - Completely remodeled townhouse includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. "Like New". $65,000 RURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 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 1161 RBC RD 8 - This 3BD remodeled home sets across from the White River, includes 5 acres with trees. Large deck & great location, just a few minutes from town. $349,000 320 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 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1036 Shults Drive - Newly constructed 32 unit apartment complex located above Meeker Recreation Center. A nice investment at $2,990,000 Suzan Pelloni Managing Broker [email protected] WAREHOUSE/SHOP FOR rent in Vernal, UT. 5,000 sq ft shop with 1,200 sq ft of offices on 2 acres. Call 435-671-1822 or 435-671-8894 for pricing. Featured Property of the Week 1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107 Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780 Cell 970-390-2182 [email protected] [email protected] $6,500,000 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! $562,500 975 Market St. – Restaurant building on two lots with off street parking along Highway 13. $220,000 RANCHES 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 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 1107 Market St. – Highway 13 frontage, large corner lot, two story office building, off street parking and rental home. $250,000 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 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. Call TODAY for a showing! Onea J. Miller Broker • www.westernexposures.com • [email protected] ATTENTION REALTORS: Call 878-4017 today to place your ad CPAXLP SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 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. Site area is 15,000 SF or 2 building sites. VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS – PRICE REDUCED TO $200,000 Broker Associate 9020 CR 2 $250,000 CLEAN 2 BDR 2 BA Duplex , no pets, quiet neighborhood. (970) 778-5040. AVAILABLE 9/5. 204 S. White Avenue. 3BR/1BA, newly remodeled. $1000 per month. NP, NS, water & sewer paid. W/D, dishwasher included. Call 970-462-6538 643 Main Street N P.O. Box 1384 Meeker, CO 81641 Susana Field 173 Pinyon Cir. $250,000 R E N T A L S : R A N G E LY FOR RENT or Sale- Townhouse. 2BR/2BA, W/D fenced yard. No smokers, no pets. 970-456-7058 Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. Abby Welle, Broker Assoc. Broker/Owner 216 Hillcrest Ave. $298,000 Commercial office space available in Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 8784138. For Rent! Great house at 411 E. Rangely Ave. 3 BDR, 2 BA house with big storage shed.$1000/month plus utilities. 1 yr. lease. 303-810-6805 ask for Mark. Pics on truilia.com www.meekerrealty.com Karen Reed The Rangely Area Experts CLEAN–REMODELED 2BD apartments, inhouse laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $575 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877. R E N T A L S : R A N G E LY (970) 878-5165 Find your new home here! 117 W. Main St. Rangely, CO 81648 970-675-2299 R E N TA L S : M E E K E R Member of Craig Board of Realtors Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Visit www.Realtor.com HOMES IN MEEKER … *NEW 295 Park Ave.- Wonderfully remodeled log home. 1 BR, 1 BA. Great condition. Garage. $154,000. *NEW 835 Sulphur Creek Rd.- 3 BR, 2 BA home by fairgrounds. Fenced backyard, landscaped. $165,000. *NEW 1012 Wall St.-3BR. 2 BA home, newer stucco, fenced yard, trex deck, garage. $179,000 REDUCED! *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! $399,000 REDUCED! *891 3rd St.-3BR, 2 BA one level home, garage, fenced yard, sprinkler system, move in ready! $159,900 REDUCED! *112 Main St.-3 BR, 2 BA historic home with a 426 sq. ft. cottage. Updated, large corner lot. $219,000 *879 7th St.- Beautiful log home situated on 4 lots in town, 4 BR, 3BA. Amazing views, huge garage, deck. $425,000 *1393 Ridge Rd.-5 BR, 3 BA home, fenced yard, attached garage, hot tub, great views! $224,000 REDUCED! *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 *1369 Juniper Rd.-Beautiful home in Sage Hills, on 3 large lots, total ¾ acre. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, single level home with attached garage, landscaped w/ sprinkler system, covered patio, many trees. $250,000 REDUCED! *830 Water St.-3 BR, 2BA one level home, fenced corner lot, garage. Move in ready. $159,000. Sale Pending *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 car port, trees, beautifully landscaped. 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. $115,000 REDUCED! *830 Main St- 1 lot near downtown Meeker with a 2 BR, 2 BA home, 2 car garage. $95,000 SOLD *917 4th St.- Beautiful 5 BR, 3 BA home on 2 quiet, private lots. Basement, garage. $240,000 SOLD *560 5th St- Great Rental Property -Lg family home or can be a 2, 3, or 4 plex, big shop. $175,000 SOLD RANCHES — RURAL RESIDENTIAL — HUNTING PROPERTIES... *NEW 180 N. Little Rancho Dr.- 36 Acres, newer 3 BR, 2 BA manufactured home, water well. $198,500. *NEW 970 Shaman Trail- 5 acres, beautiful newer 2 story home, top of the line. Big heated shop. $595,000. *NEW 14970 CR 8- 14 acres on the River. Great fishing. Hay pasture, beautiful 2,500 sq ft home. $1,995,000. *NEW 1758 CR 32- 3.3 acres, 4 BR, 3 BA modular home. Great views, outbuildings, fenced yard. $199,900. *NEW 29100 CR 8- 12 Acres with River & fishing. Nice 1,252 sq ft 3 BR, 2 BA cabin, borders BLM. $795,000. *NEW 13247 CR 8- 5 Acres 14 miles E of Meeker. Nice home, big shop, outbuildings. Horse setup. $429,000. *2610 CR 33- 3 Acres 7 mi W of town. 4 BR, 3 BA home, full basement, shed, pasture, views. $250,000. *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 *3315 CR 8- 42 Acres, 3 mi east of Meeker. Beautiful log home 3 BR, 2 BA, walk-out basement. $450,000 1337 Meath Dr.- 35 Acres, 9 miles east with a nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, pastures, views. $230,000 REDUCED! *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 east, with 2 BR, 1 BA cabin, good well, fish pond. $275,000 REDUCED! *710 Shaman Tr.- 3+ BR,4BA , Custom built 4,534 sq ft home on 5 acres, great views, garage. $448,000 *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! *20285 CR 8-3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home with river views. 1.74 private acres, shop. $239,000 SOLD! *2000 County Rd. 119 Forest Service cabin on Ute Creek, 1BR,1BA, Beautiful setting! $65,000 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 the Dollar Store $275,000 REDUCED! *Rio Blanco Store- Great potential, ¾ acre on Hwy 13, 3,000 sq ft store, café, living quarters. $130,000 REDUCED! *304 4th St. Commercial building on corner lot downtown, great office space, 4,437 sq. ft. $220,000 RAW LAND AND HOMESITES ... *NEW 12926 CR 8- 5 Acres with River. Great cabin site, water well & septic in, 1 room yurt. Views. $179,000. *NEW 71 Acres on CR 15, 11 miles NE. Private homesites, water, good hunting, borders public land. $205,000. *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 near golf course. * County Rd. 8- mile marker 29 ½, amazing 29 acre parcel, building site, fishing rights, borders Forest $349,000. *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, $30,000 REDUCED! *Little Beaver Estates- Lot 4, 35 acres, fenced, good pond, loafing shed, great home site. $72,500 REDUCED! *Little Beaver Estates- 35 acre lot bordering DOW hunting land. Lot 11- $95,000, *Little Beaver Estates 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land, Lot 14. $93,000 REDUCED! *NEW Little Beaver Estates Lot 13- 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land. $92,000. *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. *860 Shaman Trail- 5.5 acre lot just east of Meeker, Ute Terrace Sub., town water. $80,000 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