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Volume 124, Number 39 ■ May 7, 2009 ■ theheraldtimes.com 

Developing a plan 

for the economic 

growth of county 

By JEFF BURKHEAD 

jeff@theheraldtimes.com 

RBC I Even though the exact 

form or direction is still taking shape, 

a group of business people and community 

leaders is moving ahead with 

efforts to focus on creating an economic 

development strategy for the 

county. 

“Nothing has been agreed on for 

sure, but we are working for now as 

the economic development committee,” 

said Michelle Hale, one of the 

organizers of the group, which started 

out in response to the results of a survey 

conducted on behalf of the county 

and a feeling by some of not being 

included in the process to develop a 

county master plan. 

“If this community is going to survive, 

we must do things better, with 

better business practices from all 

areas, not just local business, but our 

county and town as well,” Hale said. 

“This means taking an honest look 

from all sides, including the community 

that somewhat feels left out.” 

The group met for the third time 

April 28 at the Hugus Building in 

Meeker, and again on Monday. 

“I think the long and short of this 

is truly coming out with an economic 

plan for the present and future of Rio 

Blanco County, as well as the towns,” 

said Peggy Rector, former county 

commissioner and Rangely mayor, 

who attended the April 28 meeting. 

“The two chambers have already discussed 

economic development, and 

that will continue. We need and should 

want to have our commissioners as 



RANGELY I John Durfee was 

10 the first time he smoked pot. He 

was 12 the first — and only — time 

he smoked, or freebased, cocaine. At 

17, he entered treatment for alcohol 

addiction. 

For 30 years, his life has been a 

blur of heavy drinking, barroom 

fights and doing drugs, including 

methamphetamine. 

Now, at 41, he has been clean for 

five weeks. And counting. 

More than anything, he said, he 

was addicted to a lifestyle. With each 

step of the downward spiral, he graduated 

to something else, from drinking 

to smoking pot, from snorting 

coke to taking meth. 

“I was addicted to the sex, the 

drugs, the fighting, the fast cars, the 

rock ’n’ roll,” Durfee said. “It all 

plays into your ego. It’s who you are 

... when you learn to party and it all 

feels good.” 

Durfee has been to prison twice. 

He doesn’t want to go back. 

well as elected town officials involved 

in this process. 

“If I am reading this right, people 

want to have a say,” Rector continued. 

“We can have a say by these meetings 

with our commissioners and town representatives, 

as well as business, 

through the chambers. I would continue 

to promote, but instead of forming 

new groups, my suggestion would be 

to utilize what is already there. I 

believe we don’t reinvent the wheel 

when we have groups already formed. 

By doing this, additional people 

would be involved in the process. We 

need to not get on a witch hunt with 

this. A recall is not what this county 

needs or should want. It has to to be 

positive thinking.” 

Peter Brixius, Rangely town manager, 

and Sharon Day, Meeker town 

administrator, were among the 35 or 

so people who turned out last week. 

“I think the meeting was good,” 

Day said. “Communication is always 

valuable. I hope that the entire county 

can move forward together in an 

organized, team-approach manner. 

The (Meeker town) board has not met 

since the meeting, so I am unable to 

answer the question about the town’s 

involvement yet.” 

Two representatives from the 

county — Kai Turner, county commissioner, 

and Jeff Madison, natural 

resources specialist and planning 

director — were on hand for the April 

28 meeting, as well as Monday’s. 

“It is a good opportunity for the 

county to be involved,” Turner said. “I 

� See ECO DEVO, Page 3A 

Coming clean ... 

Rangely man chronicles 

lifetime of drug abuse 

So, he’s trying to get his life 

together. He’s trying to be accountable. 

He’s building a support group. 

He’s talking about his addictive past. 

He’s working again. 

Durfee recently attended a public 

presentation by Lynn Riemer of Act 

on Drugs, which offers awareness 

and drug prevention training for communities. 

“I would say it’s a pretty significant 

problem (locally), at least in my 

eyes,” Durfee said. “It’s a huge problem 

for me.” 

Like when Durfee was doing 

meth. 

“I was using it every day,” Durfee 

said. “I was using about four grams a 

day, an ounce a week, for a year, easily. 

It got quite expensive, about 

$1,200 a week.” 

But holding a job was sometimes 

a problem. 

“With the day after day of no 

sleep and partying, it takes an effect 

on the body,” Durfee said. “It beat 

me down ... and it definitely had an 

� See JOHN DURFEE, Page 13A 

GOOD-BYE 

AUSTIN 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Michael Stoner, right, was one of the pallbearers for his younger brother’s funeral Saturday at Rangely High 

School. Austin Stoner, 18, died of an overdose April 19. Above: Michael Stoner says a final good-bye to his brother. 

Stoner family buries a son 

who died of overdose at 18 

N early 

200 people attended last Saturday’s funeral service at 

the Rangely High School gymnasium for Austin Stoner, who 

died April 19 from an overdose at the age of 18. 

Here are excerpts of remarks made during the service by his 

brother, Michael, and his stepmom, Dottie. 

✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ 

“At first the thought Austin is dead seemed just unreal to have 

actually happened ... and now the whole thing is too real, more real 

than anyone wants it to be. How can we be left so helpless ...? I 

wish there was something I could do to bring him back. 

“But that’s not real life. What is real is left in Austin’s wake. 

Mike Stoner, Austin’s father, shares a moment with his 

wife, Dottie, after Saturday’s emotional funeral service. 

Jenna Walsh, a fourth-grader at Meeker Elementary 

School, was called on to announce the arrival of a 

Colorado National Guard helicopter Monday to promote 

awareness of drugs and alcohol abuse. 

Coping with the feelings he left us with will be hard. I know that I 

have to deal with not only ... Austin has died, but also ... what I 

imagined him to be when he would have grown up — a husband, a 

father, a grandfather, an uncle. He would have been the best uncle 

there ever was. I wish he would be there to spoil my kids rotten. I 

can hardly bear believing he’s gone. 

“I never thought I’d have to experience his death as soon as this. 

He was only 18, almost 19, and full of life and dreams. He wasn’t 

before he went to boarding school. He barely started living life when 

he came back. He came back ready to live life the way he thought it 

should be ... 

“He came back so appreciative of everything and an awakened 

life, like he had been in a hole covered in dirt all of his life and suddenly 

unburied to feel all there was to be offered. 

“It’s not fair to us or him that he was cut as short as he was, 

� See GOOD-BYE AUSTIN, Page 2A 

Say YES to 

helicopters, 

NO to drugs! 

Michelle Troy, left, and Nicolle Moss, Austin Stoner’s 

stepsisters, comfort each other. 

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2A ✧ COMMUNITY 

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Registration still open for CNCC art class 

MEEKER ❙ Registration is still open for Pat Daggett’s Pastel 

Workshop on May 16 and 17 from 9-5. Treat yourself to this art 

experience and enjoy spring. Call CNCC Meeker Center at 878-5227 

for more information, or stop by on Tuesday or Wednesday at 345 

Sixth St. in the Riegel Building. 

DAR chapter meets in Craig this Saturday 

CRAIG ❙ The Augusta Wallihan Chapter of the National Society 

Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its monthly meeting 

on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. in the Museum of Northwest Colorado. 

Visitors are always welcome. For more information call Regent 

Shannan Koucherik at (970) 824-9518. 

Diabetic support group meets May 13 

MEEKER ❙ Diabetic Support Group meets Wednesday May 13, 

7 p.m. at Elbert Hall at the United Methodist Church in Meeker. All 

diabetics, family and friends are invited/encouraged to attend. 

Rangely baccalaureate Sunday evening 

RANGELY ❙ Baccalaureate service for 2009 Rangely High 

School graduates is Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Rangely Christian 

Church at 501 Darius Ave. 

Company will map, GPS oil and gas wells 

MEEKER ❙ Visual Lease Services has been contracted by Rio 

Blanco County to GPS and map all oil and gas wells, compressor 

stations, gas plants, pipelines and lease roads in the county. 

Inspections will begin in the east end of Rio Blanco County. Rio 

Blanco County would appreciate the cooperation of all landowners 

and oil and gas companies during this process. Please provide 

access through gates, etc. If you have any questions, please contact 

the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office at (970) 878-9410. 

Sportsman’s Club meets in Meeker today 

MEEKER ❙ Meeker Sportsman's Club monthly meeting, 

Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner, Meeker. 

M other’s 

HOME OF: 

Bill and Phyllis Lake 

MEEKER ❙ Bill and Phyllis Lake of Meeker are this week’s 

“home of honorees.” Both Bill and Phyllis’ families homesteaded 

in northwest Colorado and Wyoming. Bill’s parents, Marion and 

H.D. Lake purchased the Lake Family Ranch in 1952. Marion’s 

parents, Charles and Rose Brown, homesteaded up Flag 

Creek. Phyllis’ parents, John and Syble Barney, homesteaded 

near Savory, Wyo. 

Bill’s siblings are Barbara Sullivan and Teresa Anderson of 

Meeker and Bob Lake of Oklahoma. Phyllis’ sisters are Kay 

Bivens and Debra Barney of Meeker. 

Bill is a rancher. He operates the family ranch. Phyllis has 

been the executive director of the local Farm Service Agency 

for 30 years. 

The Lakes have four children: daughter Krista Macy, husband 

Fred and their two children live in Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; 

daughter Jenni McClean, husband Windsor and three children 

of Highlands Ranch; son Brian Lake and wife Terry also of 

Highlands Ranch and son Jed and his wife Misty have one 

child and live in Hughes Springs, Texas. 

In their spare time, they “like being outdoors, riding four 

wheelers, like the livestock and visiting family.” 

MEEKER LOCALS 

HAROLD TYMES 

Day is coming up this 

Sunday. Don’t forget to honor 

the mothers in your life — 

biological, adopted, spiritual, in-law, 

and so forth. Lent them know you 

appreciate all they do. 

It’s also a good time to remember 

that classic motherly advice to “wash 

your hands” and “cover your mouth 

when you cough.” Let’s not be paranoid, 

and let’s not be stupid, either. 

You might hear some dramatically 

different opinions concerning the articles 

about the recent overdose death 

of a local youth. Some folks hold fast 

to the idea that “kids will be kids” and 

that drinking, carousing, experimenting 

with sex and drugs, and heavy 

partying are just part of the teen experience. 

Here’s a question? If this is 

what we expect from them, that’s 

exactly what we’ll get. Maybe the 

adults in the community should 

change their perception of what “normal” 

is for kids. Just because you 

“survived” your teen years that way 

doesn’t mean it was the best way to 

grow up. 

Happy belated birthday to Donna 

Torres, yesterday, May 6. Celebrating 

birthdays this week are Chiyoko 

Caldwell, May 7; Peggy Strate and 

Quinn Wix, May 8; Jace Mobley, 

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Emily Eliasen and Kalene Weinholdt, 

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Thursday, May 7, 2009 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Liz Turner, a member of the Smoking River Pow Wow Committee, visits with one of the sixth-grade students from a 

private school in Denver who researched and presented individual monologues April 27 about the history of Meeker 

and the Ute Indians. 

Goodbye Austin: 

� Continued from Page 1A 

especially since he would leave 

everyone he met with a smile on 

their face. But the times he had, he 

lived them like there was no tomorrow, 

until the end. Maybe it’s a lesson 

he lived for us to see. I’m sure 

the last thing he did was smile 

before he went to sleep.” 

— Michael Stoner 

✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ 

“I know Austin made me laugh, 

and how he could laugh. 

Humorous, polite, helpful and goodhearted. 

He could carry on an intelligent 

conversation about almost 

any subject. 

“When we came together as a 

family, we had some struggles. But, 

as a stepparent, all I wanted was to 

accept Austin and Michael, and for 

them to accept us. Every night I 

would pray, ‘Dear heavenly Father, 

please help us to be a family.’ 

“Recently, I’ve been told that 

Austin never liked me, and that is 

OK. I loved him and Michael as my 

own. There is a difference between 

being popular and being a parent. 

“Austin and I lived together and 

worked together. They were some 

of the happiest days of my life. I 

don’t know what all he said about 

his job, but I know what I saw. ... My 

prayers were answered and we 

were finally becoming close. 

“When we overlook the problems, 

we aren’t doing anyone a 

favor. Please speak up, adults and 

kids alike. Please talk, be friends, 

and think about your actions. Love 

each other enough to stop these 

kinds of things from happening. I 

never would have imagined I would 

be attending Austin’s funeral before 

he would be attending mine.” 

— Dottie Stoner



Eco devo: County groups meet 


will know more after the meeting with 

the group (this week).” 

Said Madison, “My thought is that 

as the group goes forward they are 

going to be looking for a lot of background 

information for the assessment, 

and this will help facilitate communication 

between them, the county, 

the towns, and the other taxing entities,” 

Madison said. “This should be 

positive. 

“I suspect their next step is to form 

a formal EDC and get the state to help 

them with the economic assessment as 

discussed that night,” Madison added. 

“From there it is anyone’s guess. At 

this point, I do not know what the 

county role will be. They have not 

approached us for anything as yet.” 

The group’s next meeting will be 

6:30 p.m. May 13 at Colorado 

Northwestern Community College 

offices in Meeker and in Rangely, and 

will be linked by videoconference. 

“This group’s intention is to try to 

get information to the public that is 

accurate, and get a dialogue going 

between us and elected officials,” said 

Ginny Love, another one of the 

group’s organizers. “If we can take 

this and put people’s feet to the fire to 

make sure people are informed ... then 

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Last week’s meeting included a 

presentation by Jeff Holowell of the 

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“I believe the economic development 

meeting ... can be a positive 

force for change and improvement in 

our county and hope that they will 

start to engage the various groups 

already working to this end,” said 

Brixius, Rangely town manager. “The 

presenter did a nice job of preparing 

an overview of areas that the EDC 

might contribute. It was pointed out in 

the discussion that the first job of economic 

development is to retain and 

grow our existing businesses, as we 

look at diversification.” 

Sherry Long of EnCana sat in on 

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“I understand the group was born 

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effort, I’m very impressed with 

the enthusiasm and the drive that so 

many of the Meeker and Rangely people 

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a crisis for that to happen.” 

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County Commissioner Kai Turner visits with Scott Pierson, director of the Eastern Rio Blanco 

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a meeting to discuss economic development in the county. 

Sherry Long and Pat Maliszewski of EnCana attended the economic 

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4A ✧ OPINION 

Austin Stoner family 

appreciates support 

Dear Editor, 

The family of Austin Stoner 

would like to express our heartfelt 

gratitude to everyone for their support, 

donations, flowers and food. 

Words do not seem enough to say to 

show our gratitude. Family Health 

West, Rangely District Hospital, 

Basic Energy Services, Ronda Worrel 

and The Church of Jesus Christ of 

Latter-day Saints provided so much 

food and support. Especially Snell- 

McLean Funeral Services treated us 

with kindness, compassion, caring 

service as if we were their own family. 

Thank you for the diligence of 

Sgt. Roy Kinney and a thanks for 

(Herald Times Editor) Jeff Burkhead 

for showing an interest to comment 

and photograph for us. Thank you to 

Rangely High School for allowing us 

their facility, photos, people and 

equipment to hold our service, it is 

also greatly appreciated. In our darkest 

moments we find love from our 

true friends, co-workers and neighbors. 

Dottie Stoner 

Rangely 

Hoping Austin Stoner 

is long remembered 

Dear Editor, 

I would like to compliment you 

on the coverage of the death and 

front page obituary of Austin Stoner. 

My hope is that because of the way 

you handle this tragedy, many of our 

locals kids got a big wake up call. As 

sad as it is to remember, I hope 

Austin is remembered for a long time 

in our community. 

Paula Davis 

Rangely 

Perhaps coverage can 

prevent another death 

Dear Editor, 

If the coverage of the recent overdose 

death in the past two weeks’ 

issues of the Herald Times and the 

Spartan, prevents one more tragic, 

unnecessary death of a promising 

young person, it was more valuable 

than any coverage of the CNCC honors 

banquet could ever be. I am very 

pleased to have a local newspaper 

that actually covers the issues every- 

one is talking about, instead of leaving 

it all to the rumor mills. 

Mickey Allen 

Rangely 

Director provides 

update on rec center 

Residents/Property Tax Payers of the 

Western Rio Blanco Recreation & 

Park District: 

The remodel has been moving 

along quite nicely. The pool is being 

installed as I write this letter as well 

as much of the interior work. We did 

run into an unexpected expense of 

about $150,000 for a fire sprinkler 

system that is being required by the 

state fire marshall and the new 

International Fire Code. This is a 

painful unexpected expenditure but 

one in reality that is needed to make 

our recreation center both safe and 

also code compliant. This has slowed 

the work some and put us a little 

behind schedule with the interior 

work. We hope to be able to gain this 

time back with moving some of the 

other project work around to complete 

the interior work. FCI, the general 

contractor, and I have overcome 

many obstacles with the demolition/construction 

project. The project 

started midway to late August 2008 

and FCI stated at that time that this 

project would take a year; and we are 

in my opinion right on target. I will 

give you an update again here in a 

few weeks as FCI is working on a 

final schedule of when they plan on 

being done with this remodel; it is 

looking like it will be late August at 

this time. Please be patient with us on 

this; we are getting into the warmer 

months and I as well as all of you 

want this facility open sooner rather 

than later. 

Thank you for understanding and 

patience in this matter. If you have 

any questions or concerns, please do 

not hesitate to call me at 675-8211. 

You can see some pictures of the 

work at www.westerrioblanco.org, or 

if you would like a tour of the facility, 

please call. 

Timothy J. Webber, 

executive director, 

Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan 

Recreation & Park District 

Bikes not allowed on 

sidewalks for reason 

To all parents of bike riders, 

Friday afternoon my wife was hit 

by a bike rider as she stepped out of 

her business. Aside from a few bruises, 

the only damage was the flower 

arrangement she was carrying. We 

consider it fortunate that an older person 

wasn’t the victim. 

The bike rider at least had the 

decency to stay around to get chewed 

out once Avis decided she was OK. 

There is a reason for all the signs 

downtown stating that bikes 

shouldn’t be ridden on the sidewalks. 

I hope this example reminds everyone 

why this shouldn’t be permitted. 

Steve Loshbaugh 

Meeker 

Thanks, from Tucker 

tourney committee 

Dear Editor, 

We greatly appreciate Jim Cook, 

the Meeker Golf Association and all 

of the sponsors and participants who 

made the Second Annual Coach Bob 

Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament a 

success. 

Money raised from this benefit is 

helping build a sustainable scholarship 

fund so that scholarships can be 

awarded to Meeker High School stu- 



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O ne 

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County. 

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huge deposits of oil shale and natural gas, 

wild horses, significant cultural and historic 

sites, rare species like the black-footed ferret, 

a long history of livestock grazing, and wonderful 

opportunities for many types of outdoor 

recreation. 

One of the biggest challenges BLM faces 

in managing these public resources is finding 

the right balance necessary to allow appropriate 

resource use while conserving resources. 

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We recently took some steps to protect one 

of the truly unique resources in the White 

River Field Office, a small, rare plant found 

only in Rio Blanco County. 

The Dudley Bluffs bladderpod (which 

botanists call Physaria congesta) is a small 

“cushion” plant that is very specifically 

adapted to the badland areas of the Piceance 

Basin and is listed as a federally threatened 

species. 

This plant is easy to overlook, although it 

blooms from mid-April through late May. It’s 

only one-to-three centimeters in diameter and 

has clusters of tiny yellow flowers. It grows 

alongside other species occurring under pinyon 

pine forests and also in open badlands 

areas, where very little else can grow. 

It’s small, tight structure and thickened 

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windy, dry badlands and the scoured, sunny 

areas between pinyon and juniper trees. It 

often has long roots for its size, 15 centimeters 

or longer. This adaptation helps it absorb 

scarce nutrients and find water in this 

extreme environment, where the soil is often 

very shallow over oil shale formations. 

These soils provide a specific environment 

for the plant in thin bands between other, 

more common soil types. 

In 1997 BLM designated one of the three 

primary areas where this plant occurs as the 

Duck Creek Area of Environmental Concern, 

which is about 25 miles west of Meeker. 

That designation delineated the area where 

we needed to specifically protect the known 

populations and habitat of the plant, and it 

authorized closing a small two-track in the 

area. 

That two-track road is just north of Duck 

Creek, and it cuts right through the middle of 

an important population of this plant. It runs 

about two miles between County Roads 20 

and 122. Given the importance of this plant 

population, we recently closed about a mile 

of the two-track to motorized vehicles. 

Now, working with the Colorado Natural 

Areas Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, and retired BLM employees, the 

White River Field Office will begin reclaiming 

the two-track to provide habitat for the 

bladderpod. This closure will lessen the 

effects of fragmentation of the habitat and 

will provide possible re-establishment for 

the rare plant. Part of the work will include 

an informational kiosk about this unique 

plant. 

Road and route closures are almost 

always controversial, and I know this particular 

closure might not be supported by everyone. 

That’s all part of the difficult balancing 

act for BLM. While we have closed part of 

this road, there are hundreds of miles of other 

roads in the general area that do not affect 

the Dudley Bluffs bladderpod and remain 

open. 

This small closure should make a huge 

difference in protecting a plant so uniquely 

adapted to Rio Blanco County that it isn’t 

found anywhere else in the world. 

Kent Walter has been the field manager 

for the Bureau of Land Management’s White 

River Field Office in Meeker since 2001. The 

White River Field Office manages nearly 1.5 

million acres of public lands in Rio Blanco, 

Moffat, and Garfield counties. 

dents for many years. 

This scholarship is awarded annually 

to a graduating student/athlete of 

Meeker High School who has 

demonstrated sportsmanship and 

upstanding character. 

Thank you for all your support 

and generosity. 

The Coach Bob Tucker 

Scholarship committee 

Meeker 

Simmons family says 

thanks to community 

Dear Editor, 

The Toni Carroll Simmons family 

would like to express their heartfelt 

appreciation for the outpouring of 

love and support from this community! 

Special thanks to everyone for 

anonymous gifts, thoughts, prayers, 

donations, fundraising plans and 

every single act of kindness! 

Sincerely, The family 

of Toni Carroll Simmons 

Meeker 

Kiser thankful for 

chance to judge art 

Dear Editor, 

Thank you, Mr. Andy Goettel, for 

the privilege of judging the Meeker 

High School Art Show. Surrounded 

by so much talent it was very difficult 

to choose one piece over another. In 

the end I realized that art, in any 

form, should not be judged by an 

individual but appreciated by each of 

us. 

Pete Kiser 

Mekeer 

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Drug abuse affects you and me 

Soon after I moved to Rio 

Blanco County, I couldn’t help 

but wonder if I had done the 

right thing. 

And it had nothing to do with the 

new job. 

Two weeks into things, I received 

a phone call informing me my son 

had overdosed and was being taken to 

the emergency room. 

The news was mind-numbing. I 

felt angry, upset, confused, helpless, 

scared. All kinds of thoughts went 

through my head. Why did this happen? 

Did my move have anything to 

do with it? Should I stay, or should I 

go? Most of all, I wondered, would 

my son be OK? 

I was in continual contact with 

my parents, with my oldest daughter 

and with my ex-wife, receiving regular 

updates about my son’s condition. 

I debated whether I should drive 

through the night and make the 14hour 

trip back to Kansas. His mom 

was with him. She never left his side. 

My boss said if I needed to leave that, 

of course, I should do whatever I 

needed to do. 

The news from the doctor was 

encouraging. My son was expected to 

make a full recovery, and my dad 

assured me he would let me know if 

there was any kind of change in his 

condition. 

But Clay wasn’t out of the woods 

yet. 

During the night, I slept fitfully. 

My thoughts kept turning to Clay and 

wondering how he was doing. 

Sometime in the early morning hours, 

my oldest daughter called in a panic. 

She was in the hospital room when 

Clay had a seizure, a reaction to the 

pills. He began to turn blue. 

But, thank God, he came out of it. 

It wasn’t the last seizure he had. 

However, they became less severe. 

A few days later, still groggy from 

the medication he was on, but sounding 

more like his old self, my son 

came home. The following month, 

my parents brought my son and my 

two youngest daughters out here for a 

visit. Hugging my son when I greeted 

him, I remember thinking, I don’t 

want to let go. 

Last weekend, with the family’s 

permission, I took photographs at the 

funeral for Austin Stoner, who died of 

an overdose. Austin was 18. The same 

age as my son. Nearly 200 people 

attended the funeral. It was an emotional, 

heartbreaking and moving 

service. My heart went out to Austin’s 

family. While I can’t begin to know 

what Austin’s family must be going 

through, I couldn’t help but think, that 

could have been me grieving the loss 

of a son. Every parent’s worst fear is 

the loss of a child. 

Later this month, I will return to 

Kansas for my son’s graduation from 

high school. When I see him, I’ll give 

him a big hug. 

And I won’t want to let go. 

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My 8-month-old dog continues to 

surprise me. Like last week when she 

swallowed a rock. 

She was in the front yard with me 

while I was talking on the phone, and 

I had already taken a piece of wood 

away from her, because I didn’t want 

her to get splinters. It was a windy 

evening, and a piece of Styrofoam 

blew into the yard. So I had to take 

that away from her. Then, I noticed 

she had something else in her mouth. 

When I bent down to take it away, I 

saw it was a shiny black rock. Crazy 

dog, I thought, and I took the rock out 

of her mouth. 

But instead of throwing the rock 

out of her reach, I left it in the grass, 

figuring she would leave it alone. 

Dogs don’t eat rocks, right? 

Next thing I knew, I heard this 

gulp. I looked for the rock, but I 

didn’t see it. I couldn’t believe it. My 

dog swallowed the rock. 

This was not a small rock, either. 

It was a pretty good-sized rock. 

I called the vet and said, “Please 

tell me I’m not the first person to call 

and say a dog swallowed a rock.” 

The vet assured me I wasn’t. 

Most of the time, the dog will 

pass the rock, the vet said. But, sometimes, 

the rock will get lodged in the 

stomach and has to be surgically 

removed. My concern for my dog 

suddenly turned to thoughts of a big 

vet bill. 

I asked the vet if there was anything 

I should do in the meantime, 

and he told me things to watch for, 

like to make sure Layla was still eating, 

and she wasn’t throwing up, and 

she wasn’t constipated. 

And to check her stools for the 

rock. 

I’ve been checking, doc, and, so 

far, no rock. So, either it’s still in 

there, or I missed it. I’m hoping it’s 

the latter. 

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Rumor has it an asparagus patch 

on land owned by John and Tawny 

Halandras could’ve belonged to 

Nathan Meeker and his wife. 

“I don’t know how you would 

confirm that, but lots of people have 

said she was a big gardener, and it’s 

right where the homesite was,” Tawny 

Halandras said. 

John and Tawny Halandras 

bought the land from Sam and Ginny 

Love in April 2004. 

“Sam told us that (story) when we 

bought the ranch,” Tawny Halandras 

said. “He said it was Mrs. Meeker’s 

asparagus patch. Lots of people have 

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said she was a big gardener.” 

There’s a lot of history associated 

with that piece of land, off of 

Highway 64. 

“Basically, where he (Nathan 

Meeker) was massacred is where the 

ranch is,” Tawny Halandras said. 

“There’s a pole down there that marks 

where the massacre occurred.” 

The area is called Powell Park, 

named for a fur trapper who used to 

spend the winters here. 

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A fundraiser is planned for Toni 

Simmons of Meeker, 21, who has a 

rare form of cancer. There will be a 

bingo benefit from 4-9 p.m. May 17 

at the Rio Blanco County 

Fairgrounds. 

“All of the proceeds will be going 

to Toni,” said Kim Gould, one of the 

organizers. 

A meeting will be held at 6:30 

tonight at Mountain Valley Bank for 

anyone interested in helping with the 

fundraiser, which will include a hog 

roast and bake sale. 

For information, call Gould at 

878-4520, or at Mountain Valley 

Bank, 878-0103. 

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County Clerk Nancy Amick 

reminds residents the FASTER bill — 

passed by the Legislature — will not 

only increase vehicle registration fees 

incrementally during the next three 

years, but, beginning June 1, vehicle 

owners will face a new late fee of $25 

per month, or up to $100. 

“I fear this will catch many citizens 

unaware,” Amick said. “This 

year we are seeing the most significant 

increases in motor vehicle fees 

since I’ve been in the clerk’s office 

(1984).” 

The increased vehicle registration 

fee takes effect July 1. 

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Both of the county’s high school 

baseball teams lost one-run games in 

district play last week in Grand 

Junction. 

However, each team will have at 

least one player continuing his career 

next season at Colorado Northwestern 

Community College, playing for 

Coach Tom Cassera. 

Tyler Matrisciano will follow in 

his father’s footsteps and play for 

CNCC. His dad, Meeker Coach Joel 

Matrisciano, is from Rangely and 

■ Dr. J.D. 

Watson 

played baseball for the hometown 

Spartans. Joel said his son will pitch 

for CNCC, and maybe play some 

third base. 

Rangely’s Roman Chavez won’t 

have far to go to play for the hometown 

Spartans. Chavez said he figures 

to play second base, shortstop or outfield. 

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A friend in Kansas told me the 

Catholic church there announced that 

parishioners should avoid contact — 

such as holding hands or hugging — 

during the worship service because of 

concerns about the possible spread of 

the swine flu. 

I understand taking precautions, 

but that seems pretty extreme. 

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Neenan, the general contractor for 

the new Meeker Elementary School 

building project, has set up a camera 

on the north end of Starbuck Stadium. 

You can follow the progress of the 

project on the Internet by visiting 

http://oxblue.com/pro/open/neenan/m 

eekerelementaryschool. 

“We hope many will avail themselves 

of this opportunity,” said 

School Board President Mary Strang. 

“It’ll be especially meaningful when 

there are more visible signs of the 

new school taking shape.” 

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Congratulations to the Rangely 

Library District on the remodeling of 

the building’s interior. The project is 

close to being completed. Members of 

the library’s board of directors are: 

Chris Brasfield, Vicki Douglas, 

Maggie Long, Mike Morgan and 

Sharon Ross. 

And, as far as that overdue library 

book, thanks to Shery Jacob for 

returning it for me. 

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While attending a recent track 

meet at Meeker High School, Jack 

Ball gave me a copy of the program 

and pointed out his uncle, Harold 

Ball, still holds the MHS record for 

the 200 dash with a time of 22.7. The 

record was set in 1945. 

Now, that’s impressive. 

Jeff Burkhead is editor of the 

Herald Times. You may e-mail him at 

jeff@theheraldtimes.com. 

The first piece of God’s armor is 

the girdle of truth, the second is the 

breastplate of righteousness, (Eph. 

6.14), and the third is “the Sandals of 

the Gospel” (v. 15). 

This bring us to the fourth, the 

shield of faith, wherewith ye shall 

be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked 

(v. 16). As one studies this piece of armor, he is struck 

by just how profound and important it is. We will, 

therefore, go deeper in this piece of armor than any 

other we have yet studied. In addition to the physical 

piece of armor and spiritual application, we’ll go 

even deeper to examine two other applications: dealing 

with temptation and the tests of faith. 

First, the physical piece of armor. The term fiery 

darts refers to arrows that had their tips wrapped 

with pieces of cloth, dipped in pitch, and then ignited 

and fired at the enemy. The pitch burned furiously 

and would splatter on impact, igniting most anything, 

clothing, equipment, and people. 

To protect their own bodies, then, and to decrease 

the effectiveness of the arrows, the soldier 

would use his shield. This was the thureos, which referred 

to the large shield of the foot soldier, in contrast 

to the smaller round shield used by gladiators in 

the games. The thureos was about two-and-a-half-feet 

wide and four-and-a-half-feet high and could cover 

the whole body if the soldier positioned himself correctly. 

Roman warriors also developed a system 

whereby they could connect their shields to form a 

line of defense, behind which the archers would fire 

their arrows. This shield was usually made of leather, 

sometimes even brass or copper, and was rubbed 

with non-flammable oil to make it slippery. This 

helped not only to deflect flaming arrows (fiery 

darts) but also to extinguish (quench) them. Before 

examining the spiritual application, we should first 

consider two technical points. 

1. Note the words above all. Some students misunderstand 

this to mean that the shield is the most 

The Shield of Faith (1) 

By Dr. J. D. Watson 

Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church 

OPINION ✧ 5A 

Loose Ends: Searching 

for signs of springtime 

Two weeks ago, the signs of 

spring were all around us. The 

earliest buds on the first flowers 

in our yards were long gone after 

a weather walloping, but the second 

round of bloomers had a good start. A 

bout of thunder snow and half-pound 

hailstones wiped out quite a few of 

the second batch, but this past weekend’s 

spring soaker could mean that 

three times is the charm in the next 

few weeks. 

These weather warnings are the 

“little things” that begin to signal not 

only the arrival of spring, but the 

coming summer months following 

close behind. It is not that this yearly 

transition doesn’t happen all over the 

country, it is that there is a certain 

quality to the northwestern Colorado 

spring. The usual seasonal changes 

such as kids on bikes and baby animals 

out in the fields have already 

taken place, but the lesser known 

signs are appearing each day. Each of 

them could fit the criteria for a list of 

sights and sounds that give us a clue 

this new season had arrived. They 

could all be listed under the heading 

“You know spring has arrived when 

…” 

■ One mother’s unsuccessful 

attempt to round up her busy preschooler 

was countered by the sight 

of one singularly focused youngster 

following closely on her heels — no 

matter that the compliant family 

member was a duck. 

■ A work crew preparing the 

baseball field had one crew member 

preparing the infield, even though it 

was under a couple of inches of 

snow. 

■ A few residents are spotted 

walking downtown in shorts and sandals 

topped off with a heavy coat, hat 

and gloves. 

There should be no worry about 

“nature deficit disorder” plaguing any 

of our children. Swarms of them can 

be found all around town, playing on 

the playgrounds and in the parks. 

While the older kids entertain themselves 

with organized games and 

activities, the little ones imagine 

themselves adventuring all over the 

world from the safety of their own 

community. 

DOLLY VISCARDI 

“I’m in Africa,” one preschooler 

called out to his classmate from the 

swing set. 

“There’s a big snake over here in 

the grass, don’t let him get you,” 

shouted another. 

One adult was overheard to ask 

one of the preschoolers on the swing 

set, “Do you want a push?” She had 

no idea the child was already on a big 

adventure, and a little push would go 

more than a long way, as the child 

answered, “ Yes, I need to see over 

all these trees..” 

While video games and television 

take up a lot of indoor time, once 

kids can get outside, they can keep 

themselves totally entertained. As 

researchers study obesity and television, 

discovering that restricting children’s 

time out in the natural world 

does affect their future negatively, the 

more reason the rest of us should listen. 

Listening to conversations 

between kids as they play outside tell 

us exactly why all of us should be 

encouraging educators to continue 

including both physical eduction and 

recess is the school curriculum. 

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important pieces of armor. Some expositors criticize 

the KJV for this “mistranslation.” They, however, are 

actually the ones in error. Above is not used here to 

indicate preeminence rather position. In other words, 

because the Greek epi pasin (literally “over all”), Paul 

is saying that the soldier holds the shield over himself 

to protect his entire body. With that understood, 

the KJV is not wrong at all. We put the shield above 

all our body to protect us. 

2. There is a transition here from armor that is fastened 

and armored that is carried. The girdle, breastplate 

and sandals were attached to the soldier, which 

shows that they are preparatory. They are always on 

so the soldier is ready to rush into battle. Even if he 

sits down to rest, he is still prepared. 

In contrast, the shield, helmet, and sword have 

to be “taken up.” They indicate more activity and 

show more of a picture of actual combat taking place. 

Though still in our possession and close at hand, they 

can be laid aside until needed. Further, these items, 

especially the sword, demand special training in how 

to use them. 

This leads us to the spiritual application, which 

we will examine next time. As we will see, this application 

is enormous. Paul likens the shield to faith. 

Here is a word that is sadly used very carelessly 

nowadays. We often hear the phrase, “faith in this or 

that.” Many even speak of “faith in God.”. Another 

common misconception of faith is that it is simply 

“mental assent” to something. But, as we will see, 

true biblical faith goes much deeper. 

You are invited to worship with us at Grace Bible 

Church (on the corner of 3 rd and Garfield) at 10:30 

A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expository 

preaching of God’s Word. The full exposition 

of Ephesians is also available online at 

www.TheScriptureAlone.com, as are many other resources, 

including messages in MP3 media files.

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■ Marshal instructed not to allow 

any camping on the streets. Clerk 

was instructed to order one-half 

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■ Jack Hindman is a very busy 

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■ Owing to a lack of interest and 

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feet of water line, aeration improvements 

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dredging and the addition of a cover 

for the polishing pond at the treatment 

plant. 

The second grant — in the amount 

of $100,000 — is for improvement of 

roads and drainage projects. 

“Considering how competitive the 

process for funding was during this 

latest round, the town is pleased to see 

a full award on the first request and a 

partial award on the second request,” 

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■ Mr. And Mrs. Walter Agee 

said Town Manager Peter Brixius. 

“During this particular grant cycle, 

DOLA was able to make available $23 

million for $54 million in total 

requests. In recent grant cycles, most 

grant requests have been fully funded 

with no shortfall in energy impact 

funding.” 

The town has started the process 

of preparing bid sheets, once the grant 

contracts are formalized, and hopes to 

make awards in the near future, 

Brixius added. 

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taken to St. Mary’s hospital. 

■ A helicopter from Grand 

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passengers survived. The engine “just 

quit” and the helicopter dropped 

about 200 feet. Deep snowpack is 

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Rangely gets $595K in grants 

In the current energy impact grant 

cycle, the town submitted an energy 

conservation grant for insulation 

improvements to the roof at town hall, 

as well as high-efficiency boilers and 

more efficient pumping for the freshwater 

intake system at the treatment 

plant. 

“This grant request has not yet 

made it past the first hurdle and should 

it be accepted, hearings and decisions 

will not occur until August,” Brixius 

said. 

Swine flu cases confirmed in Colorado 

By KIMBERLEE LONG 

Special to the Herald Times 

RBC I The H1N1 influenza 

(swine flu) continues to make headlines 

world wide. At this time there are 

confirmed cases in Colorado including 

at least one on the western slope. 

The illness that is being seen in the 

United States continues to be mild and 

act like the regular seasonal flu. 

Symptoms include fever (usually 

high), headache, extreme tiredness, 

dry cough, sore throat, runny nose and 

muscle aches. 

Rio Blanco County Public Health 

has been in contact with the State 

Health Department everyday since 

this virus was first discovered in the 

United States. We are working closely 

with local medical providers, EMS 

and area schools to provide them with 

the most up-to-date information. At 

this time there are no suspected cases 

in Rio Blanco County. 

Pioneers Medical Center and 

Rangely District Hospital have both 

dedicated a lot of time over the last 

few years to be prepared for pandemics 

and other disasters. They are 

both using this time to test the plans 

that they have in place. If we do have 

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY 

any cases of H1N1 influenza within 

the county both hospitals are more 

then prepared to handle it. 

“We are doing our utmost to protect 

our patients, our long term care 

residents, our staff and the members of 

our community as we review our 

emergency preparedness plan in the 

event of a community outbreak,” said 

Kelly Christian, infection control 

nurse for Rangely District Hospital. 

Christian also stated that the hospital 

continues to monitor for influenza 

activity nationwide. 

Practitioners at Pioneers Hospital 

continue to stress that prevention is 

best when it comes to dealing with the 

flu. Prevention measures include frequent 

hand washing and avoiding 

close contact with people who are 

sick. They are also encouraging those 

who are sick, especially with the 

symptoms listed above, to stay home 

from work and school. 

If you have any questions regarding 

influenza you can contact your 

health care providers or Rio Blanco 

County Department of Public Health 

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credited with their survival. 

■ Kristy Hughes and Kevin Nye 

were crowned Meeker’s prom king 

and queen, while Tina Morlan and 

Mike Begg and Erick Brown and 

Annie Proctor were their attendants. 

The Rangely Times — 

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■ Bernard Fredricks was killed 

and Roger Padilla seriously injured in 

a car accident thre miles west of 

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35 years ago 

■ Prom royalty for 1974 at RHS: 

Queen Peggy Hanzon, King Pat 

Harris, attendants Lisa Brady, Ken 

Eckerdt, Kathy Caldwell, Ron 

Rasmussen, Lois Barnhart, Eddie 

Julius, Pam Powell, Sandy White, 

Scott Tidwell and Brad Hollenbaugh. 

■ Rangely Days rodeo royalty 

was announced following tryouts: 

Queen Janalee Nickson with first 

attendant Pat Day and Lonnie Turner. 


20 years ago 

■ RHS sophomore Milton Prater 

accomplished a feat Saturday that no 

one has done since Alan Ducey in 

1974. That, of course, is to win a 

state high school championship event 

in track. Prater won the pole vault 

event with a 12-3 jump. 

■ Engagement announcement: 

MarKaye Carlson to Dean Cox. 

■ Candy Wall, daughter of 

Shirley Sinclair, was selected to participate 

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NEWS ✧ 7A 

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them in the batching process.

8A ✧ PHOTOS 

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RANGELY I On April 25, the 

weather was in favor of the animals 

and their handlers as the wind and 

rain held off until the last animal 

went through. 

More than 110 animals were 

there for either shots, microchips or 

city license. There were drawings for 

prizes and gifts. Veterinarian Doug 

Murphy did the drawings. 

Arlene Estes, a Meeker groomer, 

offered free toenail clipping during 

the clinic and gave one free animal 

grooming for her drawing. The winner 

was Jeanette Justus. 

Agape Mobile Grooming from 

Grand Junction offered free grooming 

demonstrations during the clinic 

and gave two free animal groomings 

for their drawing. The winners were 

Robert Oldaker and Paula Davis. 

The annual bake sale was held 

again with many goodies being 

offered, thanks to all the donations. 

The table was bare when the clinic 

was over. The donation jar for the 

homeless animals was well received 

and appreciated. 

There were a couple of booths set 

up inside. Although there were not as 

many as hoped for, we thank those 

who did come and we look forward 

to more next year. 

KAY NICKSON 

Veterinarian Doug Murphy and Rangely Police Chief Vince Wilczek, 

right, welcome Tony McPhail and his dog Coco at the April 25 rabies 

clinic. 

A big thank you goes out to each 

individual who gave of themselves to 

make this a successful clinic. It takes 

everyone to “get’r done!” A special 

thanks to the fire department for giving 

us the use of their facility and 

veterinarian Doug Murphy and his 

wife for bringing Countryside Clinic 

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Community 

Scrapbook 

Work produced by Meeker High School art students 

was on display last Friday in the community 

room at Mountain Valley Bank. Photo by Andy 

Goettel 

Michael Selle, left, is recognized by Kent Walter for his 30-year career with the 

BLM. Photo by Bernie Gantt 

As part of a community “Take Action” project, members of Girl Scout Troop 243 

donated a portion of their cookie sales to the recycling center. Pictured from left, our 

Mayor Mandi Etheridge, Troop 243 members Alahna Martin, Darcy Usher, Vanessa 

Martin (troop leader), Madison Russell, Jamie Moyer and Taylor Frantz. Not pictured: 

Breeana Lee-Diaz and Leah Poole. Courtesy photo 

Meeker’s Golf Course Cafe and Lounge opened the 

season under new management: Donnie Mattingly 

and Brenda Goolsby. The restaurant had its grand 

opening April 18. Photo by Jeff Burkhead 



Pioneers Medical Center hosted a ribbon cutting for a new CT scanner April 7. 

Pictured are from left: Bob Omer, hospital CEO; Rebecca Hellman, radiology technologist; 

Westy Murray, radiology technologist; John Kapushion, radiology manager; 

Pat Hooker, county administrator and member of the PMC Board of Directors; and Dr. 

Branch Bullard, PMC chief of staff. Photo by Jeff Burkhead 

Carol Hollowed is congratulated by Kent Walter, 

field manager, for her 30 years of service with the 

Bureau of Land Management. Photo by Bernie 

Gantt 

Suzan Pelloni, former Meeker Chamber of Commerce executive director, reacts to 

receiving a thank-you gift, while Dee Cox of the chamber staff feigns surprise. 

Beryl Taylor celebrates her birthday with friends, family and the Tiny Toes 

dancers, from left: Ruby Holliday, Josh Day, Mason Holliday, Autumn Hobbs, Beryl 

Taylor, Aspen Merrifield, Emily Lani, John Hampton Hightower and Austin Lopez. 

Thanks to Kari Jo Stevens and Lucy Howey for helping make the birthdays at the 

Walbridge Wing more than just cake. Photo by Jean Gianinetti

SSPORTS 

Roman Chavez, Senior 

Rangely High School 

Rangely Residential Campus 1-800-562-1105 

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Chavez allowed just four hits in a 3-2 loss to league champ Paonia 

at the district tournament. Chavez will play next season at 

Colorado Northwestern Community College. 

Cole Steiner, Sophomore 

Meeker High School 

In a close play at home plate, Steiner provided some excitement at 

the district tournament scoring on an inside-the-park home run. 

11A 



Cowboys, Panthers fall at district 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Nate Bradfield and Tyler Matrisciano watch from the dugout during 

last Friday’s district game. 

Cole Steiner collides with the catcher as the ball comes loose, scoring 

on an inside-the-park home run. 

Teammates as well as bat boy Ty Shepherd congratulate Steiner 

after his inside-the-park home run. 

Meeker season ends 

in 7-6 loss to Dolores 



MEEKER I The Cowboys had 

the offense, including an inside-thepark 

home run, and they had the 

pitching, giving up just one hit out of 

the infield. 

But they didn’t have the defense. 

“We’ve been battling that all 

year,” said Coach Joel Matrisciano 

after Meeker committed five errors in 

a 7-6 loss last Friday against Dolores 

in the District 2 tournament in Grand 

Junction. “We moved some guys 

around, thinking it would fix some of 

that, but it sort of blew up on us.” 

The loss ended the Cowboys’ season 

at 8-11. They finished second in 

the league behind Paonia, which won 

the district tournament. 

“Yeah, we’re obviously disappointed, 

because we had higher 

expectations than we achieved, I did 

anyway,” Matrisciano said. “I think 

the boys maybe didn’t realize how 

good they could be.” 

This was Meeker’s first trip to the 

district tournament since 1995, 

Matrisciano said. 

And it may have showed. 

“I think they were a little nervous, 

a little overwhelmed,” Matrisciano 

said. 

The coach’s son Tyler went the 



RANGELY I Senior pitcher 

Roman Chavez limited league champ 

Paonia to four hits at last Friday’s 

District 2 tournament, and Rangely 

outhit the Eagles 5-4. 

But it wasn’t enough. 

The Panthers managed just two 

runs in a 3-2 loss to Paonia, which 

went on to beat Dolores in the championship 

game, 12-11, in nine innings. 

The games were played at Canyon 

View Park in Grand Junction. 

“We played a perfect game,” said 

Rangely Coach Wes Torsell. “They 

just capitalized, which is what good 

teams do.” 

It was the Panthers’ fifth meeting 

with Paonia this season, with Rangely 

winning one of those games. 

Still, Chavez kept the Panthers in 

it, settling down after giving up two 

distance for the Cowboys, allowing 

six hits and seven runs, but only two 

were earned. It was his only loss of 

the season, as he finished with a 4-1 

pitching mark. 

“Honestly, he deserved better 

than he got,” Joel Matrisciano said. 

“They scored seven runs on one hit 

out of the infield. We just didn’t play 

as well defensively as we should 

have. That’s what got us in trouble.” 

At the same time, the Cowboys 

struggled to score runs, though they 

scored two in the top of the seventh, 

to pull within one. 

“We left 10 guys on base,” the 

Meeker coach said. “That’s another 

thing that hurt us. We left the bases 

loaded in the first and only scored 

one run, and there was another inning 

when we left the bases loaded. We 

had guys in scoring position, and didn’t 

get them in.” 

An offensive highlight for the 

Cowboys was an inside-the-park 

home run by sophomore Cole Steiner. 

Playing in their last game for the 

Cowboys were seniors Jared Doll, 

Clinton Kilduff, Tyler Matrisciano, 

Bubba Mazzola, Austin Seely and 

Trenton Schindler. 

“They’ve been together since 

they were 8-, 9-, 10-year-olds,” Joel 

Matrisciano said. “It will be tough to 

see them go.” 

Rangely battles league 

champ but falls 3-2 

�NGELY REC CENTER 

■ There will be a travel 

Baseball coach/parent meeting on 

Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. We 

will discuss rules, scheduling and 

other league information. The meeting 

will be held at the EEC building. 

All parents, players and coaches 

are encouraged to attend. 

■ There will be an adult softball 

manager’s meeting on Tuesday, 

May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Discussion 

runs in the first. 

“That was great, allowing just four 

hits against a great-hitting team,” 

Torsell said of Chavez. “He threw five 

scoreless innings. He threw well. He 

threw very well.” 

Rangely ended the season with a 

7-9 record and a third-place finish in 

the league. 

Besides Chavez, also playing in 

their final game for the Panthers were 

seniors Kanden Brady and Peter Walz. 

“We’re going to have a helluva 

team next year,” Torsell said. “We’re 

going to be very tough.” 

That is, if the Panthers field a 

team. The school board is considering 

eliminating funding of some activities, 

including baseball, to save money. But 

Torsell, a 2003 RHS graduate, hopes it 

doesn’t come to that. 

“This is a baseball town,” he said. 

“I grew up here, and there’s always 

been baseball.” 

items will include, game times, 

umpires and rules. If you are interested 

in putting together a team for 

this season, please attend this 

meeting. 

■ Log on to www.westernrioblanco.org 

to get the latest information 

on the upcoming summer 

program schedule. 

SHOP AT HOME! 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Mike Cushman consoles a Rangely player after last Friday’s one-run 

loss at districts, ending the Panthers’ season. 

Kindal Cushman, the Rangely catcher, puts on his gear before heading 

back on to the field. 

Rangely players huddle up after coming off the field at the district 

tournament. At right is Coach Wes Torsell. 

CHAMPIONS of the WEEK

12A ✧ SPORTS 

Meeker teams both take third at league 

MEEKER I Meeker High School’s boys’ and 

girls’ track teams competed last Saturday at 

Kremmling in the Western Slope League meet with 

eight other schools. 

Both teams placed third overall and the guys 

were just one point shy of placing second. 

Standout sprinter Marki Cook and speedster 

Timbre Shriver did not compete due to injuries. 

Paonia claimed both titles with a superior number of 

athletes. 

To be all-conference in track, one must place 

first in an individual event. 

Johnny Wix was the first athlete of the day to 

make all-conference by winning the shot put. Colton 

Brown followed with a personal best and qualified 

for state in the high jump going 6-2. 

Kathryn Doll made all-conference in three 

events, winning the triple jump and qualifying for 

state again going 34-1/4, she also won the 100-meter 

dash and the long jump leaping 15-9 1/4. Brock 

Campbell won the 800-meter run in a personal best 

of 2:04 for all-conference honors. 

The boys’ 4x800-meter relay team of Terrence 

Casias, Pat Love, Jared Frantz and Brock Campbell 

got the day started in the running events with a season 

best time of 8:54 to place second. 

The girls’ medley relay team of Gabie Goettel, 

Meg Nieslanik, Janae Kindall and Annie Cook 

placed fourth. 

Randia Rule took third in the 100-meter hurdles 

and teammate Mandi Corneliua placed sixth. 

Kathryn Doll won the 100 dash with Toby Casias 

going 11.8 for third and Jake Nieslanik taking seventh 

for the guys. 

Adrienne Wix, Randia Rule, Gabie Goettel and 

Krystal Otwell ran the 4x200 placing sixth, and the 

boys’ quad of Terrence Casias, Jared Frantz, Colton 

By MARK JANSEN 

RANGELY I The Panther Track and Field 

team is gearing up for the close of the season. The 

regional meet is this Friday and Saturday followed 

by the state meet the following week. The Panthers 

are hoping to qualify several to the state but at this 

time we have no pre-qualifiers. To advance, athletes 

must finish in the top three at the regional meet or 

reach the qualifying time or distance. 

Rangely competed at Kremmling for the league 

meet on Saturday. The girls scored 34 points for an 

eighth place finish and the boys scored 103 points 

for fourth place. The boys were just two points out 

of second place. Paonia won both sides with 168 

points in the girls’ competition and 162 in the boys’. 

The top two finishers at the league meet are considered 

All-Conference First Team and honorable 

mention respectively. Earning All-Conference First 

Team honors for Rangely were Audrey Hogan and 

Kanden Brady. Audrey won both the 800-meter run 

(2:27.66) and the 1,600-meter run (5:37.05) events 

RANGELY PANTHERS 

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RHS Track 

5/8-9 @ Grand Junction (Regionals) 

5/14-16 @ Jeffco Stadium - Denver 

Cedar Ridges Golf Course 

5/9 – Spring Couples 

5/23 – Memorial Day 2 Person Best Ball 

6/13 – Ladies 3 Person Scramble 

6/20 – 4 person 27 Hole Scramble 

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5/30-31 Spins & Skins Tournament 

6/6 Ladies Deerfly Tournament 

6/19 WREA Scramble Tournament 

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Meeker’s Johnny Wix won the shot put and 

finished second in the discus at the league 

meet. 

Brown and Toby Casias ran a season best and just 

lost to a good Soroco team for third place. 

The girls’ 4x100 sprint relay team of Adrienne 

Wix, Randia Rule and Janae Kindall survived bad 

handoffs, but anchor Kathryn Doll ran down two 

girls and took first. Terrence Casias, Bubba 

Mazzola, Jake Nieslanik and Toby Casias ran a sea- 

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son best 4x100, placing third with the top three 

teams close together. 

Jared Frantz placed fifth in a strong 400-meter 

dash field, and Krystal Otwell and Adia Comeau ran 

some of their best times of the year. Campbell won 

the 800 with Terrence Casias close behind for fifth 

place. Mandi Cornelius ran a personal best in the 

300-meter hurdles for third place. 

In the 200-meter dash freshman Adrienne Wix 

placed sixth and classmate Toby Casias took third 

for the boys running 23.8, Pat Love was 10th overall 

and Logan Sanderson had a personal record. 

In the last event of the day, the 4x400, the girls’ 

foursome of Mandi Cornelius, Adia Comeau, 

Krystal Otwell and Annie Cook placed fourth and 

Jake Nieslanik, Brock Campbell, Brian Crowe and 

Pat Love placed third. 

The Meeker athletes competed very well in the 

field events; Janae Kindall placed sixth in the discus 

with Johnny Wix second and Caleb Ball seventh for 

the guys. Wix won the shot put with Bubba Mazzola 

taking fourth in a personal record (PR) and Ryan 

Wix fifth also a PR — the three boys scored 19 

points in that event. 

The girls’ triple jump trio of Kathryn Doll (first) 

Meg Nieslanik (third) and Adrienne Wix (seventh) 

scored 18 points in their event. 

Doll also won the long jump, and Janae Kindall 

had some nice jumps and placed fifth, Brian Crow 

went more than 19-0 to place third for the boys. 

Crowe also triple jumped to eighth place. Colton 

Brown won the high jump, and Meg Nieslanik just 

missed 4-8 for seventh place. Sophomore Chanler 

May placed sixth in the shot put. 

The Cowboys will travel to Grand Junction this 

week to compete in the regional track meet at Stoker 

Stadium. 

Rangely boys fourth, girls eighth at league 

with her best times of the season. Audrey holds our 

school records in both of these events and we’re 

hoping that she can surpass these records at the 

Region and then smash them again at the state meet. 

Audrey finished in fourth at state for the past two 

years in the 800 and second at state during her freshman 

year in the 1,600. Audrey will meet Erin Kelly 

from Crested Butte this weekend in the 1,600-meter. 

Erin is one of just two 2A girls pre-qualified for state 

in this event. There are no 2A girls pre-qualified in 

the 800-meter run so each of these races seem to be 

up for grabs. Kanden Brady was also named to the 

All-Conference team by winning the long jump with 

a leap of 19-9. Kanden has jumped more than 20-0 

twice this season and will need a great jump at the 

regional meet to qualify. He was also honorable 

mention in the triple jump with a 40-9 jump and a 

second-place finish. Kanden competed at the state 

meet last year in both these events and finished in 

seventh in the long jump. We’re hoping that he is 

able to get back to the meet and have another chance 

to earn some hardware. 

Two other Panther athletes received honorable 

mention recognition. Marie Morton finished in second 

place in the discus with a throw of 96-1 3/4. 

This added six feet to Marie’s previous best, which 

is a tremendous feat. Marie also jumped her best in 

the triple jump (28-0), matched her best in the high 

jump (4-6), and threw near her best in the shot put 

(31-10 1/2). 

It was an incredible day for this young lady. 

Logan Osborne also earned honorable mention with 

a second-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles. 

Logan matched his best time in this event and looks 

primed to make a strong bid to make the state meet. 

Other athletes to watch at the regional meet are 

Victoria Phelan in the hurdles and horizontal jumps, 

Nathan Pearce in the throws, Hyrum Byers in the 

distance races, Michael Morton in the 400 and 

jumps, Levin Boulger in the 110 hurdles, and a couple 

of the boys’ relay teams. The weather is supposed 

to be beautiful so come on down to Grand 

Junction and support your Panther track and field 

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BOB TUCKER MEMORIAL 

BOBBY GUTIERREZ 

Jim, Leif and Neil Joy, along with Dave Brown and Kirk 

Henderson, stand under umbrellas while a teammate tees off 

during the Bob Tucker Memorial golf tournament. 

Golfing for a cause 

By BOBBY GUTIERREZ 

bobby@theheraldtimes.com 

MEEKER I “I think it’s really 

admirable when family and the 

community get together once a 

year to honor a man who is no 

longer with us,” Meeker Golf 

Course pro Jim Cook said regarding 

the second annual Bob Tucker 

Memorial golf tournament, benefiting 

the scholarship fund in memory 

of the late Meeker High School 

student/athlete and teacher/coach. 

“It wasn’t so much about winning 

as it was about having fun 

and raising money for a good 

cause,” Cook said. 

Players showed dedication to 

the cause by finishing the tournament 

in the rain, before a catered 

lunch and awards presentation. 

“Last year we had snow, this 

year rain, maybe next year we’ll 

have sunshine,” Jo Tucker, who 

along with two of her three daughters, 

Shelie Tucker-Gustafson and 

Bobbie Jo Tucker, organized the 

tournament. 

“We have great sponsors and 

are very appreciative of their support,” 

Shelie, the eldest daughter 

said. “We want to continue building 

the fund to sustain the years 

we can offer the scholarship and 

hopefully increase the amount and 

the number of scholarships awarded 

in the future.” 

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Tucker’s daughter Erin was 

unable to attend. 

Thirteen teams competed in 

the four-person, 18-hole scramble, 

which was won by locals Dave 

Brown, Lex Collins, Matt Fellows 

and Pat Hughes. The quartet finished 

with an 11-under-par 53, 

five shots ahead of the nearest 

competitors. 

“I think they only used two 

mulligans,” Cook said. “That’s 

some pretty good golf.” 

Irv Griffin, Donald Blazon 

and Ron Kelly Crawford finished 

with the second best gross score. 

Chad Luce, Jason Musser, 

Jake and Dick Welle, also shot a 

gross score of 58 but took first 

place net honors with a net score 

of 34. 

Tommy Gilmore, Bobby 

Shelton, along with Greg and 

Dennis Rohn finished with a gross 

score of 59 and took second place 

net with a net score of 37. 

The third recipient of the Bob 

Tucker Memorial Scholarship will 

be announced at graduation. Chas 

Mills and Tyler Howey were the 

first two Meeker High School student/athletes 

to earn the scholarship. 

The Berry Brothers tournament 

is the next on the schedule at 

the Meeker Golf Course. The 27hole, 

two-person scramble will be 

played May 16. 

Colorado CPA 

Services, PC 

118 W. Main St., Rangely, CO 

675-2222 

First National Bank 

of the Rockies 

222 W. Main, Rangely, CO 

675-8481 

W.C. Striegel 

17030 Hwy. 64 Rangely, CO 

675-8444 

Silver Sage RV & 

Mobile Home Park 

259 Crest, Rangely, CO 

675-8573 

GIC Mobile Home Parks 

Gianinetti Investment Corp. 

Meeker, CO 

878-0150 

Northwest Auto 

Sales & Service 

485 Market St., Meeker, CO 

878-5026 


Of The Rockies 

500 Main, Meeker, CO 

878-5073 

White River Electric 

Association, Inc. 

233 Sixth St., Meeker, CO 

878-5041



John Durfee: Coming clean about drug abuse ... 

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effect on my work. The thing is, most 

people are afraid to say anything to a 

guy like me, because I might get violent 

with them.” 

Durfee’s father died when he was 

5, and his mom worked nights at a 

local restaurant, leaving the seven 

kids to fend for themselves. 

“I was raised to do what I wanted, 

no matter who I hurt,” Durfee 

said. “I did want I wanted to.” 

Durfee and a twin sister were the 

youngest of the seven kids growing 

up in Naturita, in southwest 

Colorado. 

“I was raised with an older 

crowd,” Durfee said. “I was in and 

out of trouble. A couple of other kids 

around town were in the same boat. 

We formed a gang called the alley 

gang. We skipped school and hung 

out in the 3.2 bar. We smoked pot. 

We stole everything we could. We 

vandalized everything we could.” 

When he was 13, Durfee was sent 

to Lookout Mountain Youth Services 

in Colorado Springs, a juvenile 

detention center. He moved to 

Rangely when he was 14 to live with 

an older sister and brother-in-law. 

“My mom thought they could 

control me and keep me in school,” 

Durfee said. “It worked out well for a 

few years.” 

But Durfee started hanging out 

with roughnecks from the oilfield. 

“There was plenty of marijuana 

and booze,” Durfee said. “Back when 

I was a kid, it was OK (for adults) to 

give us teenagers booze. Even at 18, 

you could purchase beer at the convenience 

stores. The late nights and 

partying ... I thought I was pretty 

mature. I raised hell. I did what I 

wanted. This went on and on.” 

After receiving treatment for 

alcohol — Durfee said was he was a 

full-blown alcoholic at the time — he 

did OK until his senior year in high 

school. 

“Now I was 18, and I didn’t have 

to answer to anybody,” Durfee said. 

“All of the kids at that time were just 

like me. Partying in the early ’80s 

was crazy. In ’87, I dropped out of 

school. I never graduated.” 

So Durfee went to work. 

“I went to work in a restaurant as 

a fry cook making $400 a week (at 

what used to be the Cowboy 

Corral),” Durfee said. “I made plenty 

of partying money. It was pretty easy 

to survive back then.” 

Durfee came across a brochure 

for a truck-driving school in 

Colorado Springs and thought that 

sounded interesting. So he applied 

and was accepted. 

“The best thing I ever did,” he 

said. 

He came back to Rangely and 

went to work in the oilfield. 

“I made a lot of money for a 

young man,” Durfee said. “I had 

never had that kind of money. I was 

still smoking pot real heavy and 

drinking real heavy. I got my first 

driving while impaired when I was 

18. 

“The big thing when I got back 

to Rangely was the keg parties,” he 

said. “This went on for years. I was 

old enough to get into the 21 bars. I 

was in a fight every night. I can 

remember drinking three bottles of 

whiskey one night. I was never so 

sick in my life. Then the cocaine 

came on the scene. We were snorting 

cocaine, and there was mushrooms. 

There was a big crowd of us, 

probably 30 or 40 of us, partying 

every weekend real heavy.” 

Not a big guy, and hanging out in 

bars, Durfee learned how to defend 

himself. 

“I was pretty small, so growing 

up I took a lot of sh ** ,” Durfee said. 

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John Durfee’s lifestyle, including the use of methamphetamine, 

landed him in jail twice. He doesn’t want to go back. 

“If I ever go back to prison, it will be for life,” Durfee said. 

“And that’s the last thing I want to do.” 

“There was plenty of marijuana and booze. 

Back when I was a kid, it was OK (for adults) to 

give us teenagers booze. The late nights and 

partying ... I thought I was pretty mature. I 

raised hell. I did what I wanted. — John Durfee 

“I got picked on. So I learned to 

fight. The meth made me strong 

enough to stand up to all of the bullying.” 

Durfee worked for Wally Kuck, 

who had an oilfield services business. 

“He was my best friend, but he 

died (in an accident),” Durfee said. 

“Then his stepson died of lupus six 

months after that. They were my best 

friends. I went a little crazy there, so 

I moved out of Rangely.” 

And he went to Springdale, Ark., 

where his twin sister lived. He went 

to work erecting steel buildings. He 

stayed there for two years. 

But he was still partying. 

“Oh, yeah, I was still doing 

drugs,” he said. 

When he was 27, he went to 

California with a fabrication company 

out of Grand Junction, which had 

a government contract at Camp 

Pendleton Marine Base. 

“That’s when we got a hold of 

meth,” Durfee said. “The strip clubs 

and the partying out there, was 10 

times what I had ever seen. It was 

nonstop. We worked, but we partied 

just as hard as we worked, if not 

harder. I was making $28 an hour and 

I was walking in tall cotton. That 

went on for four months, pretty 

heavy every day.” 

Of the first experience with 

methamphetamine, Durfee said it 

gave him tremendous strength. 

“I could do twice the work, three 

times the work,” he said. “It turned 

you into superman. That’s what made 

us so dangerous, the strength, the 

confidence ... we could knock the 

livin’ sh ** out of everybody. We 

were as tough as tough got. It didn’t 

matter if you were a Marine, we’d 

whip your ass. 

“We would snort (the meth), and 

maybe eat a little bit of it,” Durfee 

said. “I never used a needle in my 

life. I’ve never touched a needle.” 

After the job in California, 

Durfee returned to Colorado and 

went to work in Telluride, driving a 

lumber truck. 

“The drugs in Telluride was bad,” 

Durfee said. “I got back into the 

cocaine real bad. The Mexican mafia, 

they flooded the place with pot and 

cocaine. I quit my job because of 

cocaine use. I had to get rid of the 

cocaine.” 

Durfee ended up back in Naturita, 

where he ran a cement mixer. 

“That worked out for a few 

years,” he said. “Then meth came on 

the scene. I got into some trouble 

with domestic violence, and I went to 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

prison. I was 28 years old when I 

went to prison. I thought, that’ll 

never be me. I’l never go to prison. I 

spent two years in prison, which was 

a good thing.” 

Durfee made the most of the time 

away. 

“I got my GED, it straightened 

me out,” he said. “I got off the drugs. 

It was just like being in the military. I 

had some discipline.” 

After he was released from 

prison, Durfee returned to Rangely 

and went to work for Stephen and 

Elaine Urie, driving a truck. 

“It worked out real well (at first), 

while I was on parole,” Durfee said. 

“I had a schedule and I had responsibility. 

For the first time in my life, I 

was clean.” 

But a part of him missed the old 

lifestyle. 

“I got tired of not having me 

back,” Durfee said. “I wanted to raise 

hell, the girls, the partying. I wanted 

a little of my life back.” 

Durfee ended up quitting his job. 

“I ran off with some girl and got 

mixed up with meth real bad, and the 

bikers and the Mexicans,” Durfee 

said. “It wasn’t two years later and I 

was on my way to prison for a meth 

offense. I got caught with an ounce 

an a half of meth. 

“I went into treatment and got 

sober before my court date,” he said. 

“But they kicked me out of treatment 

when I provided a urine sample for 

another client, and they found out 

about it. 

“They were going to give me two 

years in prison, but I had some people 

stand up in the courtroom who 

said they didn’t believe this was right 

and I was a decent human being, and 

they dropped the sentence from 18 

months to a year. I got out and started 

going to counseling. I went back to 

work driving a truck, and I was sober 

for almost three years.” 

Durfee went through a good 

stretch, but then he wanted the old 

life back again. 

“I’ve realized I can’t have that 

lifestyle anymore,” he said. “And 

that piece of me wasn’t any good in 

the first place. I started moving from 

job to job, and the whole lifestyle 

came back on me. It’s hard to break. 

You have a deception that’s OK, that 

it’s not harming anybody, when 

you’re using. That if you want to get 

high, you should be able to get 

high.” 

But Durfee has people who have 

stuck beside him, through the ups and 

downs of addiction and trying to get 

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clean. 

“I had never really been in love,” 

he said. “That’s where it’s at. That’s 

what’s going to keep me focused — 

loved ones and friends and family 

who don’t use. I do have some very 

special people in my life. One would 

be my sister, Betti Putney, and Elaine 

Urie, and Dee Dee Rouse, my girlfriend. 

I have a lot of positives going 

now in my life.” 

Act on Drugs trainer Riemer said 

it is difficult to leave the drug 

lifestyle. 

“Usually, it takes multiple times, 

three, four times, locked down, very 

structured, away from the sick sordid 

subculture,” Riemer said. “It’s very 

difficult to get away from. As a community 

you need to really support 

people going through it. But more 

important, they (drug users and 

addicts) really have to have the drive 

to recover. 

“The overall desire ... has to 

come from the individual addict, no 

matter what they are addicted to,” 

Riemer said. “If they don’t want to, 

it’s really a waste of everybody’s 

time. My theory is a person has to hit 

bottom and then they change, and 

that bottom is different for everybody. 

It can be a whole bunch of 

things for different people. But when 

the only choice is to get clean or die, 

then that’s their bottom.” 

Riemer talks about the law of 

threes. 

“Thirty-three percent will never 

get clean, 33 percent do get clean, 

and 33 percent are kind of inbetween, 

where they get clean and 

then go back,” Riemer said. “They 

have to get to the place where they 

are just done with this, and then do 

everything possible to stay away 

from it.” 

Recently, a new group called the 

Trinity Project initiated a stepped-up 

effort to try and rid the community of 

drugs and help those struggling with 

addiction. 

“It has to start with law enforcement 

for guys like me to have a 

chance,” Durfee said. “They have to 

get the sh ** off the street. And people 

have to be able to know that’s OK 

to admit that they have a problem.” 

Riemer is pulling for Durfee and 

others like him. 

“When I talked to him he had 

been clean four days,” Riemer said. 

“He told me he wants to be able to 

stand up in the community and say 

you can do this, and the community 

will help you. I hope he stays clean, I 

really do.” 

Durfee knows how hard it can be 

to leave the drug lifestyle, and he 

doesn’t want to make that mistake 

again. Because he knows where it 

can lead. 

“It’s sad, but it’s true, if I ever go 

back to prison, it will be for life,” 

Durfee said. “And that’s the last thing 

I want to do.” 

Meeker Town Hall 

878-5344 

TOWN OF 

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CLEAN-UP FIX-UP DAY 

NEWS ✧ 13A 

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May 15th hasbeendesignatedasClean-upDayintheTownofRangely.Pleasesee 

the Rio Blanco County ad with information on the coupon being forwarded to 

every household. 

TheTownofRangelyPublicWorksDepartmentwillpickupdebrisandrubbishby 

appointmentonlyandonlyforthoseover65yearsofageand/orthosewhoare 

disabled. Qualified persons must make an appointment no later than Thursday 

May14th.Allitemstobepickedupmustbeinthealleyorleftbythecurbnolater 

than 7:00a.m.on the morning of Friday, May 15th. THE PROPERTY OWNER 

WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO DISPOSE OF ANYTHING PLACED ON THE CURB 

AFTER 7:00A.M. Unless you are qualified for the town pick up, all other citizens 

needingtodisposeofitemsshouldusethecouponprovidedbyRioBlancoCounty 

or make other arrangements with your local trash service. No refrigerators or 

freezerswillbepickedupunlesstheyaretaggedFreon-Free. 

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE 

CALL TOWN HALL DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS MONDAY THROUGH 

FRIDAY,AT675-8477. If you did not receive a coupon from the County by May 1st, 

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Watch the mail for your coupon. 

Only one allowed per household. 

BRING THE COUPON WITH YOUR FREE LOAD. 

IT MAY BE USED AT YOUR CONVENIENCE 

ANY DAY THE LANDFILL IS OPEN 

TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 12/31/09. 

Remember, only 5 tires without rims, no ammunition, 

liquids, batteries, hazardous waste, refrigerators 

/freezers without a Freon-free sticker. 

Maximum free load: pickup and trailer. 

Commercial waste will be charged normal rates. 

If you don’t receive a coupon in the mail by May 1, 

please stop by the Road & Bridge Office in Meeker or 

Rangely. Call 878-9590 for more information. 

For town residents 65 years of age or older, 

and disabled residents, see the ad in this paper 

for the towns’ offer to haul debris away for you. 

CLEAN-UP 

FIX UP DAYS 

— May 15, 2009 — 

has been designated “Clean-Up Fix Up Day” 

in the Town of Meeker by Mayor Mandi Etheridge 

The Town Public Works Department will pick up debris and rubbish such 

as: old washers, stoves, tree limbs and leaves by appointment only and 

only for those over 65 years of age or those who are disabled. The 

Town is requesting $10.00 per loadto help defray fuel costs. The Town 

will only pick up for those who qualify andhave made an appointment 

andpaidthe fee no later than May 13, 2009. No other items will be 

pickedup by the Town this year. Any items left at the curb, by those 

not qualifying, will be the owner’s responsibility to dispose of properly. 

All other citizens needing to dispose of items are encouraged to 

take them to the Rio Blanco County Landfill using their free voucher 

provided by Rio Blanco County. Please see the Rio Blanco County ad 

for allowable items andrules. 

Those qualifying for Town pickup must have items placed ON THE CURB 

NO LATER THAN 7:00 a.m., FRIDAY, MAY 15th. THE PROPERTY OWNER 

WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO DISPOSE OF ANYTHING PLACED ON THE CURB 

AFTER 7:00 a.m., FRIDAY, MAY 15th. NO REFRIGERATORS OR DEEP 

FREEZES WILL BE PICKED UP UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN TAGGED AS “FREON 

FREE”. Those 65 years of age or older or are disabled may make an 

appointment, by calling Meeker Town Hall, 878-5344. T his service is 

being offered on a first come, first served basis and will not be extended 

beyond May 15, 2009. If you have limbs to chip, please pile limbs in long 

sections with cut ends toward the street and call Town Hall to place your 

name on the list for this service. You may call 878-5344, during regular 

business hours, for more information.

14A ✧ NEWS 

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! 

CNCC GRADUATION 

Saturday, May 9, 2009 ✧ 2 p.m. 

WEISS CENTER AT COLORADO 

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With Top Honors 

On Graduation 

You worked hard to make 

the grade and your time 

has finally come 

Congratulations 

2009 GRADUATES! 

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He is a fool; shun him. 

He who knows not and knows he knows not. 

He is simple; teach him. 

He who knows and knows not he knows, 

He is asleep; wake him. 

He who knows and knows that he knows, 

He is wise; follow him. 

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Please pick up your prescriptions by Friday, May 22. 

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BMS track team ends season 

MEEKER I Barone Middle 

School tracksters competed in their 

final meet Saturday in Steamboat 

Springs, and certainly saved the best 

for last. 

The season began with a meet in 

Rangely April 11, where three of the 

four divisions were won by the 

Meeker kids. Meeker hosted the meet 

the following week and managed to 

win the eighth-grade girls’ division. 

On April 25, the meet was in 

Craig, where the eighth-grade girls 

kept their two-year winning streak 

alive and were joined by the seventhgrade 

boys as meet winners. The official 

results are not in from the 

Steamboat meet, but preliminary 

scores showed the eighth-grade girls 

ahead and the seventh-grade boys 

winning once again. 

Each meet is divided into four categories 

— seventh- and eighth-grade 

boys’ and girls’ divisions. This season 

Barone Middle School was competitive 

in each division as the team had 

55 eager kids running, jumping, and 

throwing for points. Throughout the 

season four school records were broken 

with incredible improvement 

from individuals. 

The seventh-grade boys’ relay 

teams proved to be the teams to beat 

as the 800-meter relay team of Jake 

Boesch, Bruno Juarez, J.C. Henderson 

and Bailey Mantle won every meet 

and broke the record in the third meet 

and again in the last meet. The 400meter 

team of Jake Boesch, J.C. 

Henderson, Julio Villapondo and 

Bruno Juarez also beat the record and 

won the biggest meet of the year in 

Steamboat. Not to be outdone, the 

1,600-meter relay team of Bruno 

Juarez, Fabian Jones, Cody 

McLaughlin and Willis Begaye took 

an amazing 16 seconds off their previous 

time and also broke the school 

record in the Steamboat meet with a 

time of 4:39. The final record to fall 

was in the eighth-grade girls’ shot put. 

Bailey Atwood holds the seventhgrade 

record and beat the eighth-grade 

record as well with a throw of 35-5. 

Meeker had many event winners 

in the meets with the relays once again 

proving to be their strong point as 

Debbie Cook volunteers to help in this 

area. The eighth-grade girls’ 400- 

4-H NEWS 

By EVAN URIE 

RANGELY I On April 6 the 

Chipigitt club of Rangely, held its 

third meeting of the year. 

We set the date for our fundraiser 

bake sale for May 4. We decided 

that we will do club baskets for our 

buyers at fair this year. An 

announcement was made that the 

Rangely feeder show for our animals 

to be weighed in and tagged 

will be on May 9. Our next meeting 

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Members of Barone Middle School’s seventh-grade track team 

include from left Dannon Bolton, Asa Kelley, Aly Ridings, J.C. 

Henderson and Kenny Kohls. 

meter team of Perye Walters, Bailey 

Atwood, Cassie Fronatt and Savannah 

Johnson (alternate Kaysyn Chintala) 

won two out of four of the meets and 

were leading in the fourth meet 

against six other teams when the wet 

baton fell to the ground in the final 

exchange. The team was only .5 from 

the record. 

The seventh-grade girls’ 400meter 

team was extremely successful 

with Shelby Burke, Aly Ridings, 

Taylor Ahrens and Mariah Jensen 

anchoring. The 800-meter and 800 

medley teams also finished in the top 

two every meet with Kaysyn Chintala, 

Kaylyn Edwards, Cassie Fronatt and 

Jordan Brown (alternate Perye 

Walters) making up the 800-meter 

team and Nicole Hilkey, Kacey 

Collins, Jordan Brown and Kristin 

Rowland composing the medley 

team. The seventh-grade girls’ medley 

of Liz Fellows, Dannon Bolton, 

Taylor Morris and Alexis Gutierrez 

were very successful, winning three 

meets and placing second in the third. 

The eighth-grade boys’ team of Nate 

is on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. if anyone 

wants to come and talk to us about 

anything concerning pigs, rabbits, 

chickens, turkeys or animals in general, 

please feel free to come. 

On another note, on April 20, 

the Chipigtitt club along with the 

Maken’ Bacon club cleaned up the 

weeds around the community club 

pens. After the weeds were piled 

high, the Rangely Volunteer Fire 

Department burned the weeds and 

brush around the pens. Thank you 

Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood, 

Tile and Remodels! 

Walsh, Drew Collins, Ben Fitzgibbons 

and Wyatt Rowlett also won or placed 

in the top two in every meet. 

The BMS jumpers had a great deal 

of success with the volunteer help of 

Kristen Henderson. Tristen Nielson 

won two meets, with Jordan Brown, 

and Kaylyn Edwards also placing in 

the triple jump for the eighth-grade 

girls. The seventh-grade girls were 

led by Aly Ridings in this event, with 

Piper Haney, Taylor Ahrens, Anna 

Ducey and Taylor Morris improving 

through the season. 

Seventh-grade boys J.C. 

Henderson and Truman Titler 

improved through the season, as J.C. 

was second in the long with a jump of 

12-6. Eighth-grade boys found Wyatt 

Rowlett, Ben Fitzgibbons, Nate Walsh 

and Stefan Cochran having success in 

the triple and high jump. All three kids 

had great seasons and were among the 

top in every meet. Joey Scherbarth 

and Stefan Cochran also acquired 

points for the eighth-grade team in the 

high jump and hurdles. 

Last, but certainly not least, were 

THE WHITE RIVER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 

WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS TO 

THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF 

OUR ANNUAL BUY-FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT. WE 

APOLOGIZE IF WE INADVERTENTLY MISSED ANYONE. 

Antler Taxidermy 

Avis Floral 

Bellco Credit Union 

Betty Tucker 

Blue Spruce Inn 

Cuppa Joe @ Wendll's 

Dollar Store 

Ellen Robinson Photography 

Fawn Creek Gallery 


Fritzlan's Guest Ranch 

Garry & Sandy Wright 

Gary's Steak House 

Halandras Cabins 

Horst & Sandy Rick 

Jackson's Office Supply 

Joe Fennessy, Attorney 

K-T Ranch 

Larry Beck 

Lodging Tax Board 

Los Koras Restaurant 

Ma Famiglia Restaurant 

McGuire Auto Parts (CarQuest) 

Mark Scritchfield 

Meeker Drug 

to all the volunteer firefighters who 

donated their time. Afterwards we 

had a hot dog barbecue that ended 

the clean-up. 

RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER 

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Floor Installation Specialist 

and Handyman Services 

(970) 878-4332 

Cell: (970) 227-6034 

Call today! 

Meeker Embroidery 

Meeker General Mercantile 

Meeker Video 

Mountain Valley Bank 

Northwest Auto 

Old Crows Liquors 

Pat Whiter 

Rio Blanco County Abstract 

Rio Blanco Ranch 

Rocky Mountain Bowstrings 

Rocky Mountain NAPA 

Ruth's Photography 

Samuelson True Value 

Sombrero Ranch 

Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli 

Tracy Mack 

Valley Motel 

Vet Clinic 

Welder Outfitting 

Wendll's Wondrous Things 

White River Body Spa 

White River Electric 

White River Inn 

White River Liquor 

the distance kids coached by assistant 

coach Adam Hoatson. Mariah Jensen 

broke a seven-minute mile twice in the 

season with her best time a 6:57, and 

Piper Haney took an incredible 19 seconds 

off her 800 meter time, finishing 

the season with a 3:13 for the seventhgrade 

girls. Cortnie Blazon ran the 

800 for the first time in Steamboat for 

the eighth-grade girls and placed with 

a time of 3:14. The seventh-grade 

boys had Bailey Mantle, Cody 

McLaughlin and Fabian Jones all running 

the 800 and all shaving seconds 

and finishing under three minutes in 

the final meet. 

The three boys also ran the mile 

joined by Asa Kelley and Kenny 

Kohls. Scott Smith ran the mile for the 

eighth-grade boys and his sister 

Jordan ran the event for the seventhgrade 

girls. The 400-meter dash was 

always an exciting event to watch as 

Lathrop Hughes placed in every meet 

and ran an exceptional 63.77 in the 

last meet. J.C. Henderson won his 

final meet with a personal best 64 seconds 

and outleaning the second-place 

runner in Steamboat to hold on to his 

winning streak in the 400 meters. 

Baily Mantle took of seven seconds 

from the start of the season finishing at 

a 1:13. 

Hoatson also worked with the 

throwers and all saw improvement 

throughout the season. Ohana Mat 

and Bailey Atwood won the seventhand 

eighth-grade girls’ events in every 

attempt, and Scott Smith and Willis 

Begaye also placed consistently. John 

Mac Sheridan, Truman Tittler, Jake 

Massey, Justine Fronatt, Kacey 

Collins, Savannah Johnson, Maclaine 

Shults, Jordan Smith and Stefan 

Cochran also threw the shot put and 

worked hard every day to improve. 

The dedication and hard work of 

these 53 kids outweighed the cold 

weather, and proved stronger then the 

constant rain as they competed well in 

all their events and made the 2009 

track season extremely successful. 

Thank you to all the volunteers 

that made the Meeker meet go 

smoothly and once again to Debbie 

Cook, Kristin Henderson, and Adam 

Hoatson for their time and effort. Also 

thanks to Rhonda Hilkey for always 

helping with whatever needed to be 

done at meets and practice. 

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POWER LINES 

White River Electic Association is 

urging caution when burning weeds 

near power poles this spring. 

• Be prepared with the proper tools to 

handle a controlled burn. 

SPORTS/NEWS ✧ 15A 

STREAKER SIGHTINGS 

By SHARON TRIPP 

MEEKER ❙ The Meeker 

Streaker took our Meeker area seniors 

on the following trips in the 

month of April. 

Rifle: Four riders went for a 

shopping day 

Grand Junction: Seven people 

went for a shopping day and two 

doctor’s appointments 

Craig: Seven people went for 

shopping and one doctor’s appointment 

Town Scenic Trip: Had 13 people 

go for a holiday social at the fairgrounds 

Church: The bus was only used 

four days with 13 riders 

Wing Trip: Eleven residents went 

4H 

to Vernal, Utah, for a shopping day 

Council on Aging: Two riders 

went to Rangely for their meeting 

CNCC Dental: Seven people 

went to Rangely 

Chuck Wagon: Had 16 days with 

50 riders, 25 doctor and dental 

appointments and 170 stops at the 

Post Office, Watt’s, et cetera. 

The Streaker provides transporation 

for senior citizens in the Meeker 

area. If you would like to sign p for a 

Meeker Streaker trip please call 878- 

5347 or 942-7125. You can also sign 

up at Chuck Wagon. Ride preference 

is given to seniors. Other people are 

invited to go on the trips as seating is 

available. 

SHOP AT HOME! 

Where? RBC Fairgrounds 

When? Saturday, May 30, 2009 

What Time? 11am-3pm 

WHAT’S GOIN’ ON? 

Food, Games, Bake Sale & Booths 

Everyone is Invited 

Come Join the Fun & Celebrate Your 4-H 

4HMembers Only 

When? Saturday, May 30 • 7pm-10pm 

• Clear vegetation in a 3 foot perimeter around the base 

of power poles. 

• Check with the Sheriff’s Office to be sure that there 

are no red flag warnings or fire bans in place, and notify 

them of your plans to burn. 

• Monitor your controlled burn and any power poles that 

are in the burn area. Power poles need to be monitired 

during and after the burn as embers can catch and burn 

slowly on poles and are not always obvious. 

• Fire safety is important during controlled burning 

because damaging is not only a potential safety risk, but 

can also cause power interruptions and are expense to 

replace, at the members’ expense. 

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OBITUARIES 

Curtis Leroy Durham 

Aug. 26, 1959~April 15, 2009 

Curtis L. Durham, of Hamilton, 

died on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 

his home. He was 49. 

Curtis was born on Aug. 26, 1959, 

in Craig, Colo., to Harry and Naomi 

(Osborn) Durham Jr. He was raised on 

the family ranch near the Moffat – Rio 

Blanco County line and attended 

school in Craig graduating from 

Moffat County High School in 1978. 

Curtis married Leslee Purcell on 

Aug. 1, 1981, in Craig and to this 

union four children were born – Levi, 

Trent, Rex and Kaylee. Curtis was a 

heavy equipment operator, rancher and 

most recently had been working as a 

foreman in the oil fields. He enjoyed 

his work and being with his children 

and grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife Leslee 

of Hamilton; his daughter Kaylee of 

BIRTH 

Emery Ann Lachance 

RANGELY ❙ Jason and Julie 

Lachance (Ruckman) of Pearland, 

Texas, would like to announce the 

birth of their daughter and first child, 

Emery Ann Lachance. Emery arrived 

on Dec. 2, 2008, at 9:45 a.m. at Clear 

Lake Regional Medical Center in 

Webster, Texas. She weighed in at a 

healthy 8 pounds and 2 ounces and 

was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents 

are Ted and Jo Ann Ruckman 

of Meeker (uncles Nick and 

Christopher Ruckman) and paternal 

grandfather is Dave Lachance 

(Barbara Sago) of Brighton, Colo., 

(uncle Lucas [Katie Brewer] 

Lachance and aunt Dani Lachance). 

Maternal great-grandparents are Al 

and Sue Ruckman of Palisade, Colo., 

Camping areas closed 

RBC I The White River 

National Forest is implementing a 

provision of its 2002 Resource 

Management Plan which prohibits 

camping within 100 feet of lakes, 

streams or National Forest System 

trails except in developed and designated 

camp sites. 

Enforcement of the closure 

LEGAL NOTICES 

NOTICE OF 

FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT 


2008 COUNTY ROAD 32 

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT 

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 8th 

day of June, 2009 at Meeker, Colorado, 

final settlement will be authorized by the 

Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners 

with Duckels Construction of 

3500 Duckels Court, Steamboat Springs, 

CO 80487 for all work done by said CON- 

TRACTOR on the project known as 2008 

Rio Blanco County Road 32 Bridge Replacement. 

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 Ron 

Leeper, Road and Bridge Coordinator, Rio 

Blanco County Public Facilities Department, 

570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 

81641 on or before May 22, 2009. 

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 4th day of 

May, 2009. 

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY 

BY JOE COLLINS, CHAIRMAN 

First Publication: 5/7/09 

Last Publication: 5/14/09 

Published in Rio Blanco Herald Times, 

P.O. #5389 

Notification of meeting for the Rangely 

Town Council, Board of Trustees 

The Town of Rangely Town Council meetings 

are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday 

of every month starting at 7:00 p.m. in 

the Court Room at 209 E Main, Rangely, 

CO 81648. Agendas are posted in the lobby 

at Town Hall and at the Rangely District 

Library. The meetings are televised 

live on channel 3 through Bresnan Cable 

TV. All meetings are open to the public. 

Hamilton; his sons Levi (Jill) Durham 

of Craig, Trent and Rex Durham both 

of Hamilton, Colo.; his grandchildren 

Clay and Logan; his mother Naomi 

Durham of Craig; his sisters Phyllis 

(Don) Myers, of Hamilton, Lois 

(Frank) Sampson, of Meeker, and 

Evelyn (Richard) Ott, of Craig; his 

mother and father-in-law Jim and 

Carol Purcell of Vale, Ore. 

Funeral services were held on 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Craig 

Christian Church with Mervin Johnson 

officiating. Wanda Brown was the 

soloist and sang “Finally Home.” 

Pallbearers were Levi, Trent and Rex 

Durham and Lee, Wyatt and Clint 

Sampson. Interment followed in the 

Craig Cemetery. Memorial donations 

may be made to the Visiting Nurse 

Association in care of Grant Mortuary. 

Emery Ann Lachance 

and Reba Hayes of Clifton, Colo. 

Paternal great-grandparents are Scott 

and Della Busch of Longmont, Colo., 

and Joyce Lachance of Brookeville, 

Ohio. 

began in April as a result of increasing 

concerns about the impacts of 

dispersed camping on high use 

areas and water quality. 

The order applies to all National 

Forest System lands within the 

Eagle/Holy Cross, Rifle and Blanco 

ranger districts and affects National 

Forest lands within Eagle, Routt, 

Pitkin, Garfield, Mesa, Moffat and 

Rio Blanco counties in Colorado. 

LEGAL NOTICES 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

A member of the Meeker Planning Commission 

has notified the Board of her resignation. 

The vacancy will be filled by an 

appointment made by the Board of Trustees 

at its regular Board Meeting to be 

held June 2, 2009. Letters of interest 

must be received at Town Hall, 345 Market 

Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 no 

later than 4:00 P.M. on April 27, 2009. 

Qualifications for the planning commission 

member position are (a) Registered 

voter within the Town of Meeker, (b) 

eighteen years of age or older, (3) must 

have resided in the Town of Meeker for at 

least twelve consecutive months immediately 

preceding the date of appointment. 

For further information, please call 

Town Hall 878-4960. 

The Board of Trustees 

for the Town of Meeker 

Sharon Day 

Town Administrator 

Publication: May 7, 14 & 21, 2009 

Rio Blanco Herald Times 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Visual Lease Services has been contracted 

by Rio Blanco County to GPS and map 

all oil and gas wells, compressor stations, 

gas plants, pipelines and lease 

roads in the county. Inspections will begin 

in the east end of Rio Blanco County. 

Rio Blanco County would appreciate the 

cooperation of all landowners and oil and 

gas companies during this process. 

Please provide access through gates, 

etc. If you have any questions, please 

contact the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s 

office at 970.878.9410. 

Published: May 7, 2009 


PUBLIC NOTICE 

District Court, Rio Blanco County, 

Colorado 

555 Main Street, PO Box 1150 

Meeker, CO 81641 

In re the Parental Responsibilities 

concerning: 

Petitioner: Fulgencio V. Rivera 

Respondent: Olga Reyez 

Attorney for Petitioner: 

Anne Zoltani 

415 West Victory Way 


Phone Number: (970) 824-0257 

Harvella Jewell Bewley 

May 1, 1922~April 24, 2009 

Harvella Jewell Bewley, age 86, 

formerly of Meeker, passed away 

Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Paonia 

Care Center in Paonia, Colo. 

Jewell was born in Meeker on May 

1, 1922, daughter of Morton Giles and 

Katherine (Kracht) Butler. Her parents 

and grandparents, George Elmer and 

Maude Laura Butler, worked on various 

area ranches in the early 1900s. 

Her grandparents eventually proved up 

on a homestead near Trapper’s Lake 

and when Jewell was a small child her 

parents joined them in a sawmill business, 

providing logs for homes in 

Meeker. After selling the homestead 

property to the 101 Club, the family 

moved the sawmill to Burro Mountain 

before later returning to ranching. 

After Morton’s death, Jewell’s mother, 

Katherine, worked for many years at 

Oldland and Co. 

Jewell was graduated from Meeker 

High School in 1940. She earned her 

bachelor’s degree in education from 

Western State College in Gunnison, 

Colo., and her master’s degree from 

Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Ariz. 

She married Henry “Hank” Wilson 

from Meeker and they had three children, 

Gail, Joan and Michael. She later 

married Robert “Bob” Hughes of 

Meeker and then Herb Bewley. 

Jewell will be remembered as an 

elementary teacher who inspired children 

to do better and be better than 

they ever thought they could be. 

When she asked her students to 

write stories about their lives, she 

joined them by writing about her childhood 

in the Meeker area. Her family 

treasures those stories. Jewell was a 

“horse whisperer” who loved all horses. 

She raised all breeds through the 

years. Over the last six years before 

residing at the Paonia Care Center she 

lived with her daughter Gail and husband 

Roger Morris in Olathe, Colo., 

where she enjoyed the horses in the 

pasture next to their home. 

Jewell is survived by her daugh- 

LEGAL NOTICES 

Fax Number: (970) 824-3323 

E-mail: anne@romneylawoffice.com 

Atty. Reg. #: 38682 

Div.: Ctrm.: 

Case Number: 09DR6 

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION 

TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: 

You are hereby summoned and required 

to appear and defend against the claims 

of a Petition for Allocation of Parental 

Responsibilities filed with the court in 

this action, by filing with the clerk of this 

court an answer or other response. You 

are required to file your answer or other 

response within 30 days after the service 

of this Summons upon you. Service of 

this summons shall be complete on the 

day of the last publication. A copy of the 

Petition for may be obtained from the 

clerk of the court. If you fail to respond to 

the petition in writing within 30 days after 

the date of the last publication, judgment 

by default may be rendered against you 

by the court for the relief demanded in 

the petition without further notice. 

Dated: March 31, 2009 

§Anne Zoltani 

Anne Zoltani 

Attorney for Petitioner 

415 West Victory Way 


(970) 824-0257 

Publish: April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009 

May 7, 2009 


TOWN OF RANGELY 

Check Register 

April 2009 

VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT 

9 HEALTH FAIR, Health Screening, 

2100.00 

ACE WEST GRAVEL, Sand, 357.84 

AFLAC, Optional Insurance, 703.89 

AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN, Cylinder 

Rental, 318.74 

AMIGO.NET, e-mail services, 91.90 

BLUE MOOSE DESIGN, Web Maintenance, 

140.00 

BRADY, ANN, Council Stipend, 150.00 

BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS, WRV Television, 

90.62 

BRIXIUS, PETER, Expenses, 69.14 

CADY, BILLY, Expenses, 17.70 

CARSON INDUSTRIES, Supplies, 134.95 

CASTO, BRAD, Council Stipend, 100.00 

CENTURYTEL, Telephone Services, 2254.24 

Harvella Jewell Bewley 

ters, Gail Wilson (Roger) Morris of 

Olathe and Joan Wilson Story of 

Lyons; granddaughter Michelle Page 

(Brent) Alm and great-grandson Jasper 

Page Alm of Eagle; granddaughter 

Jennifer Morris and great-grandchildren 

Kayla and Krystina Morris and 

Derek Malonson of Westminster, 

grandson Geoff Morris and grandchildren 

Nichole and John Morris of 

Kapaa, Hawaii, grandson Gred 

(Liddia) Morris and grandchildren 

Melia, Tianna and Joseph Morris of 

Highlands Ranch, cousins include Jean 

(Gibson) Wooley of Ripon, Wis., and 

Mary (Kracht) Sifers of Colona, Billy 

Kracht of Meeker, Dorothy (Kracht) 

Archer of Phoenix, Betty (Kracht) Cott 

of Meeker, Gerald Wilber of Meeker, 

Mary Ann Wilber of Meeker, Sarah 

Ellen Wilber of Chandler, Ariz., and 

Pauline Wilber and daughter Anna 

Stehle of Denver. 

Jewell was preceded in death by 

her brother George Morton Butler, sister 

Kathryn Butler Sullivan 

Christensen, her husbands, her son 

Michael Wilson and her grandson 

Brian Page. 

A family service at the Butler 

Sawmill location on Burro Mountain 

is planned for May 15. 

Memorial contributions may be 

sent to Paonia Care Center, 1625 

Meadowlark Blvd., Paonia CO 81428, 

where she received the most loving 

care. 

theheraldtimes.com 

CLASSIFIEDS ✧ 17A 

The Meeker Church of Christ 

invites you to worship with us… 

Meeker Church of Christ—904 Third Street—(970) 878-3148 

Paul J. Martin—(970) 878-0183 

Our times of worship and Bible study are as follows: 

Sunday Bible Study — 10:00 am 

Sunday Worship — 11:00 am 

Wednesday Bible Study — 7:00 pm 

If you would like to study or visit at some other time than those listed above please 

call one of the numbers listed. The members of the church of Christ at Meeker are 

always available to study the Bible with you or assist you in any way possible. 

WR 

ROCK, SAND, GRAVEL 

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 

CIRSA, Deductible, 2500.00 

CMI, Services, 368.90 

COLORADO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 

Testing, 76.50 

COLORADO DEPT OF HUMAN SVCS BITF, 

Contribution, 230.00 

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REV, Sales 

Tax, 1987.00 

COLORADO UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ADMIN, 

Unemployment tax, 853.26 

CONTINENTAL SUPPLY, Supplies, 216.56 

CONOCO PHILLIPS, Fuel, 198.72 

COUNTRYSIDE VET CLINIC, Supplies, 

14.00 

CSED/CASH PROCESSING, Payroll deduction, 

283.30 

DETROIT INDUSTRIAL TOOL, Supplies, 

1035.38 

DON ROOKS SINCLAIR, Services, 14.30 

DUCEY'S ELECTRIC, Services, 2041.98 

EDDY, DAN, Council Stipend, 100.00 

ELSTER AMERICAN METER CO, Supplies, 

4101.08 

EMC PLUMBING & HEATING, Services, 

236.92 

EVERGREEN ANALYTICAL, Services, 

226.00 

FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY, Payroll deduction, 

345.06 

FEDERAL EXPRESS, Postage, 28.19 

FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, Retirement 

funds, 15393.00 

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROCKIES, Co 

State Stormwater Pnlty, 8005.00 

FPPA, PD Insurance, 252.44 

FRESH EXPRESS, Services, 42.00 

GEBAUER, HEATH, Expenses, 42.00 

GOHR, CLAYTON, Council Stipend, 100.00 

GOODYEAR WHOLESALE TIRES, Supplies, 

243.78 

GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, Supplies, 

9360.69 

GRAND VALLEY IMAGING, Copier maint 

agree, 444.22 

HACH, Supplies, 489.20 

HERITAGE BUILDING & SUPPLY CTR, 

Supplies, 793.87 

HEROD INDUSTRIES, Supplies, 923.00 

HUITT, FRANK, Council Stipend, 100.00 

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE, 

Repairs, 3983.18 

INTERMOUNTAIN SWEEPER CO, Supplies, 

114.11 

JSC, INC, Services, 700.00 

KANSAS CITY LIFE, Life Insurance, 

463.20 

KENNEY, JACKI, Cobra Insurance Refund, 

411.88 

Rangely Museum's Annual Fundraiser 

Yard Sale 

9 

Saturday, May 

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. • at the museum 

970-878-5630 

AGGREGATES 

40 RB County Rd. 8 • Meeker, Colorado 

SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY 

LACAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Supplies, 

667.08 

LEXRY WIRELESS, Internet, 200.00 

MACK NEWMAN HVAC LLC, Services, 

523.00 

MICROSEARCH LABORATORY INC, Services, 

305.00 

MOFFAT CO BUILDING DEPT, Seminar, 

300.00 

MOON LAKE ELECTRIC, Electricity/Purchase 

Truck, 23038.69 

MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE & SUPPLY, 

Supplies, 325.94 

MURPHY, KAREN, Judges Fee, 300.00 

NC TELECOM, Beanpole svc, 247.50 

NICHOLS STORE, Supplies, 332.87 

NICKSON, KAY, Expenses, 73.10 

NT CARQUEST, Supplies, 333.22 

OLD TOWNE PRINTING INC, Services, 

69.64 

ORKIN PEST CONTROL, Services, 552.96 

PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, Services, 

255.00 

POSTMASTER, Standard Mailing Fee, 

185.00 

PROFESSIONAL TOUCH, Services, 263.95 

PURE TECHNOLOGY, IT Services, 5645.00 

QUILL, Supplies, 192.63 

RANGELY AUTO PARTS, Supplies, 159.30 

RANGELY COLLISION CENTER, Services, 

1453.63 

RANGELY CONOCO, Supplies, 85.00 

RANGELY HARDWARE, Supplies, 4658.97 

RANGELY MUSEUM, Membership, 50.00 

RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION, Sales 

Tax Funding, 17537.09 

RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, Services, 

680.00 

RANGELY TRINITY PROJECT, Contribution, 

300.00 

RANGELY, TOWN OF, Utilities, 8793.97 

RIO BLANCO CO ROAD & BRIDGE, Fuel, 

1906.06 

REED, DONALD, Expenses, 13.30 

RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES, Supplies, 

61.47 

RICH, RACHELLE, Refund, 234.02 

RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES, Advertisements, 

90.24 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH PLAN, Health 

Insurance, 22836.41 

ROMNEY, SHERMAN, Professional Svc, 

1361.00 

SCOTT SPECIALTY, Services, 10.85 

SHROYER, BRENT, Council Stipend, 

100.00 

SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Supplies, 

930.00 

READY MIX CONCRETE 

FREE QUOTE 

CUSTOM CRUSHING 

YOU PICK UP OR WE CAN HAUL 

DUMP TRUCKS 

END DUMPS 

BELLY DUMPS 

LEGAL NOTICES 

STEAMBOAT PILOT & TODAY, Supplies, 

463.31 

SUMMIT ENERGY, Gas, 119199.50 

SYSTEMS COMMUNICATION, Services, 

963.65 

TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUNTN, 

Copier Maintenance, 642.40 

ULINE, Supplies, 182.48 

UMAC INCORPORATED, Supplies, 443.84 

UNCC, Locate Services, 61.60 

URIE, ELAINE, Council Stipend, 100.00 

USA BLUEBOOK, Supplies, 379.56 

VANDENBRINK, ALDEN, Expenses, 81.30 

VERIZON WIRELESS, Cell phone, 786.67 

VISA, Expenses, 3470.18 

W.A.R.M., Patron Contributions, 378.93 

WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Supplies, 

42.63 

WALTER GROUP, Services, 20982.75 

WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC, Internet, 49.95 

WHITE RIVER MARKET, Supplies, 75.44 

WHITE RIVER TREE SERVICE, Services, 

1700.00 

WILSON SUPPLY, Supplies, 69.20 

XEROX CORPORATION, Services, 19.43 

TOTAL, 308412.45 

Published: May 7, 2009 


ANNOUNCEMENTS 

AS OF Feb. 14, 2009, I, Charles Maddox, 

am no longer responsible for any debts 

other than my own. 

Rangely Elks Mother's Day Celebration 

Sunday May 10 at 1 p.m. Elks Lodge 

Lunch at 12 Noon Everyone Welcome 

Elks Annual Youth Week 

May 11 - 17 2009 

Poster Contest May 11 - 17 2009 

Come Visit the Meeker Public Library! 

Hours: M,W,F 9:30-5:30, T&Th 9:30-9:30, 

Sat. 9:30-2:00. Weekly children's story 

hour, books on tape, DVDs, magazines 

and Wi-Fi available. 

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. 

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18A ✧ CLASSIFIEDS 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Veterans Service Offices 

Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Officer 

- Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. 

to 3 p.m., Town Hall, 345 Market Street, 

Meeker. 878-4591 office, 878-3219 home. 

Rangely: Veterans Service Officer - Norman 

Hall, Sr., Tuesday and Thursday, 1 

p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 

State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. 

St. James Church, Richards Hall, 

4th & Park St., Meeker 

• 878-4158 • 878-4888 

• 878-5919 •878-5636 

LEGAL NOTICES 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! 

You can now renew your Colorado OHV 

registrations on line at: 

www.parks.state.co.us 

✔✔✔✔✔ 

The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts 

all major credit cards. You can fax your 

classified ad or subscription to 

(970)878-4016 or e-mail to: 

deb@theheraldtimes.com 

RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 

2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th 

and Park, Meeker. 

PUBLIC HEARING 

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on 

Monday, May 11, 2009, at the County Administration Building, 317 E. Market, Meeker, 

CO 

TENTATIVE AGENDA 

10:45 a.m. Board of County Commissioners 

a. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 

b. Consideration of the April 27 & 28, 2009 minutes 

c. Treasury Publication List for April 2009 

d. Motor Vehicle Publication List for April 2009 

e. Board Appointment - Weed Board 

f. Other 

10:50 a.m. Finance Department - Diane Sorensen 

a. Payroll & Benefits for April 2009 

b. Accounts Payable for April 2009 

c. DSS Payroll & Benefits for April 2009 

d. DSS Accounts Payable for April 2009 

e. Other 

11:05 a.m. Contracts 

a.. Enter into record Change order #1 for Intermountain Slurry for Crack Sealing 

b. Contract with HDR on County Road 5 

c. Nursing Contract #PO FLA FPP0900679 for Family Planning Initiative- July 1, 2009 

through June 30, 2010 - $9,479 

d. Nursing Contract #PO FLA FHS0800074 for Comprehensive Family Planning - July 1, 

2009 through June 30, 2010 - $17,803.00 

e. Other 

11:15 a.m. Bid Opening 

a. Herbicide for 2009 

11:20 a.m. Abatement or Refund of Taxes: 

a. S & B Engineers and Constructors Schedule No. P340015 

11:25 a.m. Road & Bridge - Dave Morlan - Monthly Update 

11:40 a.m. Public Comment 

11:45 a.m. County Commissioners Updates 

BREAK: 

1:15 p.m. Hearings - Planning Department 

a. Subdivision 08-12 - Ridge Estates - the applicant has applied for a Planned Unit Development 

subdivision south of the Town of Meeker along CR 13 comprised of 32 single 

family lots and four townhome lots containing four units each served by a central 

water system, located on a 160-acre parcel in T1N, R94W, Sec. 27 & 34, 6th P.M., adjacent 

to Mesa View Estates. Current zoning is Compact Residential. (will be continued) 

b. Special Use Permit 09-07 - Western Gravel LLC - White River City Pit has applied 

for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate a 111.3 acre gravel pit southeast of 

Rio Blanco Lake, just south of the White River. The proposed gravel pit is the second 

phase of the White River City Pit located in Sec 1,5,6,7, 8, and 9, T1N, R96W, and Sec 

36, T2N, R97W and would produce approximately 250,000 tons/year for 9 years 

OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS 

If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting 

so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Please check the County's 

website for an updated agenda. www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/commissioners 

Published: May 7, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times 

CORRECTED COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM 

Notice of Election & Demand Re-Recorded October 21, 2008 to Re-Start 

Foreclosure #08-07 & Correct Combined Notice 

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This Notice is given with regard to the following described 

Deed of Trust: 

Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale No. 08-07 was commenced on October 21 2008 in 

the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below: 

PATRICIA J. NERESON AND DENNIS J. CORNUTT Original Grantors 

LINDA K. SINDT Original Beneficiary 

LINDA K. SINDT Current Holder of Evidence of 

Debt 

MARCH 11, 2005 Date of Deed of Trust 

MARCH 11, 2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust 

RIO BLANCO County of Recording 

280971 Recording Information of 

Deed of Trust 

PURSUANT to C.R.S. §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 installments of principal 

and interest, along with a violation of the due on sale clause, together with other payments 

provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations 

of the terms thereof including but not limited to the due on sale clause. This is 

to advise you that a foreclosure proceeding was commenced in the office of the undersigned 

Public Trustee on October 21 2008. 

The original principal amount on the Deed of Trust Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars 

($30,000.00), and the outstanding principal balance due and owing of which is Twenty 

Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Five and 53/100 Dollars ($24,725.53), as of June 

30, 2008. 

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 

The following described property is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of 

Trust. 

TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., 

SECTION 1: NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 2 AND 3, 

LESS AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PARCEL OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN THE 

WARRANTY DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1979, IN BOOK 397, PAGE 741, 

RECEPTION NO. 193396, OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF RIO BLANCO 

COUNTY, COLORADO, FROM SAM F. LOVE AND DORIS I. LOVE TO 

EUGENE CLAPPER AND SHARON M. CLAPPER 

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1500 RBC Road 36, Meeker, Colorado 81641 

NOTICE OF SALE 

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein 

has filed a written 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 o'clock 

A.M. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Public Trustee's Office, Rio Blanco County 

Courthouse, 555 Main St., Meeker CO, County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado, sell to 

the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property, and all interest of the said 

Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs, successors and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying 

the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus 

attorney fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver 

to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 

First Publication: April 9, 2009 

Last Publication: May 7, 2009 

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 STA- 

TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM 

SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE 

DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA- 

TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS AT- 

TACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE 

DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. 

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §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. 

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED 

WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE 

SALE. 

DATED: November 3, 2008 

Karen Arnold 

Karen Arnold, Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado 

By: §Pamela Miles 

Pamela Miles, Deputy Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado 

The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s) representing the legal 

holder of the indebtedness is: Neal K. Dunning, BROWN, BERARDINI & DUNNING, P.C., 

2000 South Colorado Boulevard, Tower Two, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80222; 303-329- 

3363 Attorney Reg. No. 10181 

ATTORNEY FILE NO. 3061-001 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely 

Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings 

Tues & Thurs, 7 pm, 115 Kennedy Dr., St. 

Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rangely. 

Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 pm, 207 S. 

Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al- 

Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629- 

2970. 

878-9767 home. 2ND ANNUAL Fort Collins Irish Festival, 

Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, CO, June 

20-21. www.fortcollinsirishfestival.com 

RADINO & CHUCKWAGON 

Please call before 9:00 a.m. 

day of meal 

878-5627 or 675-8112 

Senior Citizen Nutrition Program 

Suggested Donations: Over 60- $2.50; 

Under 60 - $6.00; Children under 12 - 

$3.00. 

FRIDAY, MAY 8: Baked chicken, 

mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels 

sprouts, fruit cocktail. Happy Mother's 

Day. 

MONDAY, MAY 11: Baked potato w/ 

broccoli & cheese sauce, pickled 

beets, applesauce/berry mold, friendship 

dessert. 

TUESDAY, MAY 12: Spaghetti salad 

with ham, carrots, under-the-sea gelatin, 

roll. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13: Roast beef, 

mashed potatoes, peas, angel food 

cake w/strawberries & whipped topping. 

FRIDAY, MAY 15: Chicken Dijon, rice 

pilaf, stir fry vegetables, fruit medley. 

MONDAY, MAY 18: Hamburger on bun, 

baked beans, sliced tomatoes, cranberry 

supreme mold. 

TUESDAY, MAY 19: 5:30 Meal. Beef 

cubes w/gravy, mashed potatoes, 

tossed salad, Ambrosia salad, rolls, 

friendship dessert. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: Sliced turkey, 

dressing, turkey gravy, peas & onions, 

pears. 

LEGAL NOTICES 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Driver License Office hours: Meeker 

open 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the 

month, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rangely 

open 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 9 

a.m. to 4 p.m. Craig open full-time 

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 

p.m. 

SAFEHOUSE 

If you are being abused physically or 

mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for 

confidential shelter and help. 

878-3131 

Rangely Victim Services 

An open door for the protection and 

care of abused and battered persons. 

Non-emergency call 629-5729. Emergencies 

call 911. Providing assistance 

for victims of violent crimes. 

❃❃❃❃❃ 

Day Dreams Greenhouse 

Open May 15-July 1 

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 

Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 

Increased motor vehicle registration fees 

begin July 1st. Register all purchases 

and May & June renewals prior to this 

date. 

Beginning June 1st, a penalty of $25/ 

mo., up to $100, is required on all late 

registrations (vehicles and trailers) past 

the 30-day grace period. Please update 

all registrations prior to this date. 

Farm Days will be held at Meeker Elementary 

School playground from 8:30 

a.m. to 2:30 p.m. this Friday, May 8. The 

event is sponsored by FFA. Everyone is 

welcome. For information, call Kay Bivens, 

878-9050, Ext. 110. 

MEEKER SPORTSMAN'S Club monthly 

meeting, Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. at Kilowatt 

Korner, Meeker. 

SENIOR CITIZEN'S WATER RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM 

If you live in a household with one family member who is 64 years or older, as 

shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or 

other supporting documentation acceptable to the Town of Meeker, you may qualify 

for a reduced water rate during the months of May through September. Eligible 

households receive the first 8,000 gallons of water free each month (a savings of 

$24.00 per month). Usage over 8,000 gallons per month will be billed at the rate of 

$1.00 per 1,000 gallons. 

To qualify for the program, the total gross family income for all residents of the 

household must be less than one thousand, four hundred, sixty four dollars & seventy 

eight cents per month ($1,464.78 monthly) or seventeen thousand, five hundred, 

seventy seven dollars & thirty eighty cents ($17,577.38) per year as evidenced by 

the federal income tax return/s for all household members for the year of 2008. If 

you are not required to file an income tax return, please provide copies of all non 

taxable income received by the household for the year 2008. 

If you have been previously enrolled in this program, the Town has your proof of age 

on file and will only require that you provide the income tax return or written proof 

of non-taxable income. In order to qualify for the program for the month of May, 

please provide the Town with the required information no later than May 20, 2009. If 

you miss the May deadline you may qualify for a reduction in June if the required 

information is filed with the Town no later than June 20, 2009. 

If you have questions or need more information, the Town welcomes your call at 

878-5344. Please ask for Julie or Kathy. Thank you. 

Publish: April 23 and May 7, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times 

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE OR REDEEM 

FORECLOSURE NUMBER 09-01 

To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described 

Deed of Trust: 

Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale No. 09-01 was commenced on 02/25/2009 in the office 

of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below: 

Original Grantor(s): Marti Elliott 

Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset-Backed 

Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-WFHE3 

Date of Deed of Trust: 07/31/2006 

County of Recording: Rio Blanco 

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 08/01/2006 

Reception No.: 285730 

Original Principal Balance: $75,001.00 

Outstanding Principal Balance: $73,859.67 

Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM- 

BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 

SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 90 OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORA- 

DO 

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 564 11th Street, Meeker, CO 81641 

NOTICE OF SALE 

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, 

has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed 

of Trust. 

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 

06/24/2009, 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all 

as provided by law. 

First Publication: 05/07/2009 

Last Publication: 06/04/2009 

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 STA- 

TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM 

SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE 

DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA- 

TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS AT- 

TACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE 

DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. 

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §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. 

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-38-302 SHALL BE 

FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER 

THE SALE. 

DATE: 3/5/2009 

Karen Arnold 

Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado 

§Karen Arnold 

By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee 

(S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLO 

The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s) representing the legal 

holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, 

Kimberly L. Martinez #40351, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Katharine E. Fisher #39230, 

Peter C. DeCamillis #38929, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, Jeremy D. Peck #36588, Anthony 

L. Converse #40212, Barbara A. Bader #10394, Cristel D. Shepherd #39351, Jeffrey 

C. Gaston #40389, Jennifer C. Rogers #34682, Christopher T. Groen #39976 

Castle Meinhold & Stawiarski, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, Denver, CO 80202 303-865- 

1400 

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. 

Attorney file number: 09-00524 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

DIABETIC SUPPORT Group meets Weds. 

May 13, 7 p.m. at Elbert Hall, United 

Methodist Church, Meeker. All diabetics, 

family and friends are invited/encouraged 

to attend. 

PISTOL RIVER LEATHER 

We’re finally getting the moisture we 

need. Do you need some excellent Skidmore’s 

Waterproofing for all your good 

leather? 

Some men think the sun comes up 

just to hear them crow! 

785 Park Avenue • 878-4346 

www.pistolriverleather.com 

AUCTIONS 

MOVING AUCTION, Sunday, May 17th, 10 

a.m., 811 Texas Ave., Grand Junction, 

Colorado. Musical instruments, antiques 

and modern furniture, gun, household appliances, 

jewelry, washer & dryer, mower, 

tools and more. For more info., call 

Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service 

(970)260-5577. See web: www.cpauction.com 

"Call me about a sale for you!" 

Auction, Saturday, May 23rd - 10 a.m., 

Garfield County Fairgrounds, Rifle, Colo. 

27 ft. Terry camp trailer, pu box trailer, 

fuel tank, tools & tool boxes, 60 gal. vertical 

air compressor, guns, camping & 

fishing items, household furniture, washer 

& dryer, antiques, building materials 

and much more, Ralph Fritzlan Auctioneer. 

More info. (970)283-5416, cell 

(970)571-1608, Pictures Web: SilverNickelAuction.com 

COUNTRY AUCTION, Saturday, May 16th, 

10 a.m., 0545 County Rd. 352, Rifle, 

Colo. Equipment, trucks, water tanks, 

fencing, snow machines, dump truck, 

horse and flatbed trailers, cow and calf 

chutes, 3 pt. attachments, plastic culvert, 

belting, garage doors, trusses, 

chains, boomers, tampers, semi van, 

tools and more. For more info., call Steve 

Claypoole, CP Auction Service (970)260- 

5577. See web: www.cpauction.com "Call 

me about a sale for you!" 

BUILDING 

MATERIALS 

Discounted Steel Buildings 

Big & Small 

Get the Deals of Deals! 

Placement to Site 

www.scg-grp.com Source#1B7 

Phone: 970-846-5268 



LEGAL NOTICES 

CLASSES 

& INSTRUCTION 

Beginning Piano Lessons 

Learn the basics of reading music, 

rhythm, and piano technique. $15/lesson 

with discounts for families! For 

more information, please call Caitlin 

Turner at (970)629-1178 or (970)878- 

5247. 

e-mail: purerose313@yahoo.com 

CHILDBIRTH & Breastfeeding Classes 

free at Pioneers Medical Center, Meeker. 

4-week classes for first-time parents, 

refresher courses, and crash 

courses for procrastinators! Please 

contact Ann Marie Nielsen at 878-5047 

ext. 236 or 878-3466. 

FARM & RANCH 

MONTANA 4WD tractor & PJ trailer packages, 

gooseneck & bumper pull dumps. 

Great prices! Dealer, Auto Parts of Craig. 

824-6544. 

HIGH QUALITY grass hay, 250 ton available 

at $105/ton, 3'x4'x8' bales are under 

cover. Call Sheridan (970)878-5260. 

FIREWOOD 

& STOVES 

SPRING SALE- Pinyon, split & delivered 

$200/1-ton cord Rangely, $225 Meeker. 

While gas prices hold, buy now. 

(970)675-2819 leave message. 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Window & Patio Door Replacement 

Roofing & Siding 

Pride in Workmanship 

Steve Steele 

Steele Roofing & Siding, LLC 

970-878-3758 

FURNITURE 

& HOME 

FURNISHINGS 

GOLDEN OAK colored dining set, table 

with 6 chairs and matching china hutch 

(lighted) $500 OBO. Bottled water dispenser, 

holds 5 gallon jugs, heats and 

cools water, like new, $100. (970)629- 

5281. 

PROCLAMATION 

URGING THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF RANGELY 

TO OBSERVE 

May 11 to May 17, 2009 AS 

RANGELY YOUTH WEEK 

WHEREAS, the benevolent and protective order of Elks has designated the first week in May as Youth 

Week to honor America’s Junior Citizens for their accomplishment and to give fitting recognition of their 

services to community, state and nation; and 

WHEREAS, Rangely Lodge 1907, will partnership with town entities and community entities, to 

observe and show tribute to the junior citizens of this community. 

WHEREAS, The following activity is planned to recognize the youths of our communities: 

Poster Contest May 11-17, 2009 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I Ann Brady, Mayor of the Town of Rangely do hereby proclaim 

the second week in May as Youth Week, and urge all departments of government, civic, fraternal and 

patriotic groups, and our citizens generally, to participate wholeheartedly in its observance. 

RESOLVED, that we stand united in our commitment to youth week. 

I Ann Brady, Mayor of the Town of Rangely, do hereby proclaim May 11th to May 17th as Rangely 

Youth Week in the Town of Rangely. 

Dated this 5th day of May, 2009 

By §Ann Brady 

Ann Brady, Mayor 

Published: May 7, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times 


2009 PICEANCE PIT CRUSHING PROJECT 

REQUEST FOR BID 

PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK 

2009 PICEANCE PIT CRUSHING PROJECT. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY are soliciting bids for crushing 43,000 tons of various classes 

of aggregate base course, modified. Piceance Pit is located approximately 2 miles 

south of State Highway 64 on RBC Road 5, Piceance Creek Road. 

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 

Contract Documents shall be available at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge 

Dept., 570 Second St., Meeker, CO 81641 on May 7, 2009. 

VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS 

Interested vendors shall be listed on the most current CDOT Pre-qualified Contractor 

Listing. 

WORK SCHEDULE 

It is intended that the project shall start approx. June 15 and be completed by September 

11, 2009. 

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING 

Interested vendors shall attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Monday, May 18, 2009 

at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept. at 570 Second Street in 

Meeker. Vendors shall visit the pit and become familiar with all site conditions 

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT 

Ron Leeper, Road & Bridge Coordinator, (970) 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Any 

questions regarding this bid are to be directed in writing to Ron Leeper before Tuesday, 

May 19, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the above fax number. 

BID SUBMITTALS 

Bids shall have Vendor's name and address and "2009 PICEANCE PIT CRUSHING" written 

on the sealed envelope. All required documents shall be included with the bid or it 

shall be rejected. 

Each bid must include a certified check or cashier's check in the amount of not less 

than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, or by a bid 

bond in like amount executed by a surety company. 

Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2009. No bids shall 

be received Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. Hand-delivered bids will be accepted 

until 11:00 A.M. on date of bid opening. Do not depend on overnight delivery. 

Mailing and hand-delivery address: RBC Commissioners, P.O. Box i, 317 E. Market 

Street, Meeker, CO 81641 

BID OPENING 

Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the 

Commissioners' Meeting Room, 317 East Market, Meeker, CO 81641. Bids submitted 

after 11:00 A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be 

withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. 

BID AWARD 

The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any 

or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion 

of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado. The 

County also reserves the right to negotiate changes in product specifications with the 

successful vendor. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor 

of words. Discrepancies between indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct 

sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between 

the unit price and the unit price extension will be resolved in favor of the unit price 

times the unit to obtain the proper unit price extension. A Notice of Award shall be 

issued to the successful vendor within 30 days of bid opening. 


Dated: May 4, 2009 

By: Joe Collins, Chairman 

Publish: May 7and 14, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times



FURNITURE 

& HOME 

FURNISHINGS 

BLACK METAL framed coffee table w/ 

slate tile top. $150 new, one year old, 

$100 OBO. (970)629-5281. 

HUNTING 

❖❖❖❖❖ 

ATTENTION LANDOWERS! 

Hunter wants one (1) mule deer 

voucher for 2009 second or 

third rifle seasons 

for GMU 10, 21 or 30. 

713.466.5390 713.683.7171 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Ace West Trucking and Gravel: Construction 

and landscape gravel available. Cobble 

rock, 1.5" crushed, 1.5" screened, 1.5" 

road base, pitrun, sand, 3" rock, 3.5" road 

base, and red rock available. Large, special 

orders available upon request. Contact: 

Kellen Kuck (foreman) (970)629-5323 

or Ace West office at (970)675-2753. 

60+ DISNEY VHS tapes. Call for titles. 

$10 each or best offer. 629-5281. 

LOG CABIN PACKAGES 

24'x32' for only $16,800. 

Many styles and sizes. 

FREE CATALOG! (307)684-2445 

www.bighornmtn.com 

PERSONALS 

ATTENTION! RECALL on all jeans which 

were mended between January 1 and 

April 15. No charge for an upgrade. Call 

The Seamstress at 878-3193. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Ellen Robinson Photography 

• Complete High School Senior Portrait 

Package $175 

• Wedding Packages available too! 

Example on Web site: 

www.erphoto8.com 

Call 878-3621 for appointment. 

TOOLS AND 

MACHINERY 

TABLE SAW with stand, $100. Chop saw 

$100. Chop saw with stand $125. 629- 

5280. 

WANTED 

PERSON TO work part time on 100 acres 

in exchange for RV space. Will also consider 

leasing property. Call for details 

(970)620-5724. 

23 PEOPLE WANTED TO LOSE 

UP TO 2-8 LBS. PER WEEK 

Dr. Recommended! 

Guaranteed! 

Personal weight loss coach! 

CALL TODAY FOR CONSULTATION! 

(970)620-4028 

LOOKING FOR a good, heavy duty, used 

gun safe. Call (970)620-2407. 

WANTED: NICE dark wood chest of drawers 

with 4 or 5 drawers. 878-5161. 

YARD SALES 

9TH AND Park (Meeker): Holy Family Catholic 

Church Annual Yard Sale, Saturday, 

May 16, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lots of misc. 

6855 COUNTY Rd. 4 - Mesa Rd. (Meeker): 

ENORMOUS MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE! 

Friday, May 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 

May 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain dates 

are May 15 & 16). Antiques, log furniture, 

jewelry, kitchen stuff, nice clothes size 

S-XL, exercise equipment, bedding, new 

"quick-fire" cell phone, satellite phone, 

cookbooks, etc. Lots of nice things! 

PURCHASE PHOTOS FROM 

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Do you want to have a print made from one of 

the photos appearing in The Herald Times? 

Rock Crawlers 

Range Call Celebration 

YARD SALES 

1240 DESERADO Dr. (RANGELY). Friday - 

Saturday, 8 am-2 pm. Five family garage 

sale; too many items to list. 

YARD SALE 

It's happening, Fri. May 8 & Sat. May 9. 

It's at 8 a.m. both days. 

It's everything for everybody. 

It's NEW stuff on Saturday. 

It's on the circle drive at 1351 Sage 

Ridge Road, Meeker. 

144 S. Stanolind (Rangely): Benefit Yard 

Sale/Bake Sale for Rangely Cares Rangely 

Shares, Sat. May 9 at 8:30 a.m. to ?? 

Lots of misc. and yummy baked goods. 

RANGELY MUSEUM (Rangely): Rangely 

Museum Annual Fundraiser Yard Sale, 

Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. to noon. Lots of 

misc. 

HELP WANTED: 

GENERAL 

EXPERIENCED WELL service rig operator. 

Must have driver's license and pass drug 

test. (435)828-3915. 

Full Time/Part Time Tellers 

First National Bank of the Rockies - 

Meeker 

We are looking for professional individuals 

with strong customer service skills 

and cash handling skills a plus. Great 

benefits available, no travel. A credit history/background 

check required. Pick up 

an application at 504 Main St., Meeker, 

CO. EEO/AA. 

HELP WANTED: 

PART TIME 

ERBM RECREATION & Park District is 

currently seeking applications for a parttime 

Recreation Assistant. Position requires 

various hours and days including 

evenings, weekends, and holidays. $10- 

12/hr, DOQ. Application and job description 

can be found at Meeker Recreation 

Center, 101 Ute Road. Application must 

be postmarked by May 14, 2009. EOE. 

HELP WANTED: 

SEASONAL 

Town of Rangely 

Seasonal Summer Help 

Positions Opening 

The Town of Rangely will be hiring seasonal 

workers for public works, building 

and grounds and administration departments. 

Duties include but are not limited 

to the following: outside landscaping, 

maintenance, and a variety of other light 

duties depending on the department. 

Pay is $9.00 an hour. Applications may 

be picked up at the Town of Rangely, 209 

E Main, Rangely, CO 81648. Deadline for 

submitting an application is May 15, 

2009. EOE. 

HOMES: MEEKER 

262 Park Ave., 2 BDR, 1 BA house on 

large lot and dead end street, $110,000 

OBO. (970)878-5315. 

BEAUTIFUL LODGE home on 8.849 acres. 

3 BDR, 2.5 BA. Beautiful views, 

great deck with covered awning, 

abundant wildlife, updated and remodeled, 

lovely hardwood floors, large 

kitchen, potbelly stove, fireplace, 

barn with stalls for livestock, great 

hiking, very secluded and private. 

$299,000. See at www.westernslopefsbo.com. 

Call Jeanie in Texas at 

(361)387-1095 or (832)380-0860 or Andrea 

(970)878-4010. 

FSBO, 2700 sq. ft. home with 3+ BDR, 2 

BA, country kitchen with pantry, wood/ 

coal stove, Pergo/new carpet, large master 

bedroom with walk-in closet, partially 

finished basement with large family 

room, 2 egress sleeping areas, 2 craft 

rooms, tons of storage, gas furnace and 

water heater. Lots of off road parking with 

one car carport, $205,000 to $220,000. 

(970)878-4207. 

HOMES: MEEKER 

1452 MOUNTAIN View Rd, Sage Hills: 

3600 sq. ft., 4 BDR, 3 BA, office, great 

room, rec/theater room, work shop, 3 

car garage. Virtual tours and more details 

at www.WesternSlopeFSBO.com 

and www.meekercolorado.com. Price 

reduced to $473,000. (970)243-7083. 

▼▼▼▼▼ 

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 178 Main St., 

Meeker. Bi-level building, 3000 sq. ft., 

can be used for commercial or residential, 

hot water heat, paved parking, 

property is zoned transitional. Building 

includes stove and refrigerator, washer 

& dryer hookups, just recently upgraded, 

$245,000. 878-0700 or 878-5463. 

❖❖❖❖❖ 

NEW HOME, great views, energy efficient, 

3 BDR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, good 

time to buy. 1116 Jeanette Drive. 

Price reduced to $260,000. (970)629- 

5427. 

RENTALS: MEEKER 

THE FLYING U Guest House and Lodging 

in Meeker has very nice private quality 

rooms for rent. These rooms are completely 

furnished right down to the fine 

linens and fluffy towels. Each has their 

own kitchenette, living room, bath and 

comfortable queen bed. Cable TV and 

utilities all included. We clean rooms 

once every week. A complete fitness studio 

is also available for our guests. (Non 

Smoking Rooms Only). $1300 per month 

plus deposit. A Quest for Excellence. 

Please call Sharon (970)878-3540 or 

(970)314-4908. 

APARTMENTS IN MEEKER 

2 BDR, 1 BA apartments available for 

lease. Rent includes all utilities EX- 

CEPT ELECTRIC. Large closets. All appliances 

including dishwasher, disposal, 

microwave. On-site 24-hour laundry. 

Large backyard ON THE RIVER. Security 

deposit required. Must pass 

background check. Rents start at $850/ 

month, 6 or 12-month leases available. 

Storage units also available for tenants. 

No pets. 

Stop By 680 Water St., Apt.#1 

Or Call Us At (970)878-5187 

COZY 2 BDR apartment. $800 deposit, 

$800 per month rent. You pay phone and 

cable/satellite. All other utilities paid. 

Close to downtown and elementary 

schools. Stop by 485 Market in Meeker 

for an application. 

AVAILABLE JUNE 1, nice spacious one 

story, fully furnished home, master bedroom 

& bath in basement plus 2 bedrooms 

with full bath upstairs, 1-car garage, 

washer & dryer, hardwood floors 

and a large yard. (970)878-3758 

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 10th Street, 2 

BDR, 1 BA. Rent includes heat and hot 

water. On-site coin laundry. Tenant pays 

electric. Available month to month or 

lease. Call (970)878-4352 or (408)289- 

8900. 

Available now: 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA townhome. 

Fenced back yard, no pets or 

smoking. References and lease deposit. 

Call (970)878-0790 or 878-3558 for application. 

REMODELED 5 BDR, 3 BA, fireplace, 2-car 

garage, new kitchen, new floor, large 

laundry room, like new. No pets. 

(303)521-1084. 

NICE 4 BDR home, great location, no 

pets, $1200/month. Available immediately. 

Call 878-3684. 

TOWNHOUSE, 3 BDR, 1.5 BA, washer & 

dryer included, $900/month. No pets. 878- 

5858. 

18 MILES up the White River, quiet, 2.5 

BDR, 2 BA, large garage, fenced yard, 

partially furnished. (970)879-5353. 

RBC Fair 

and much, much more! 

Just go to: 

www.theheraldtimes.com 

and click on the 

PHOTOS tab 

at the top of the home page. 


FOR SALE OR RENT: 873 & 893 Market 

St., two 3 BDR, 1 BA houses, $1200/ 

month each + gas & electricity. Discounts 

for 6 or 12 month lease, $1100 for 

6 and $1000 for 12. Owner pays all other 

utilities including lawn care and trash. 

Call for info. 878-5258. 

12TH STREET APARTMENTS 

2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included, 

$800/month + $500 deposit. Call 

(970)756-1077. 

QUIET IN town riverside location, RV 

spaces with city water and sewer, 15-30- 

50 amp electrical, 1 week minimum stay, 

$20/day, $550/month. (970)220-2150. 

MEEKER 

Casey Tech Services, LLC 

• Computer Diagnostics & Repair 

• Virus & Spyware Clean-up & 

Removal 

• Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting 

• Residential & Business 

Networking Solutions 

PRECISION BUILDERS LLC 

Over 20 Years 

Experience 

Complete Automotive Repairs 

Computer Diagnostics 

Machining • Fabricating 

Welding 

FAMILY AUTOMOTIVE 

6th & Market St. 


970.878.5606 

PhilMass Mike Mohr 

General Contractor 

Timothy Harris • 970-220-2127 

P.O. Box 2391 • Meeker, CO 81641 Insured • Bonded 

COMPANY 

For ALL 

your local computer 

ssupport needs! 

MARTTY CCASEY 

970.878.4650 

support@caseytechservices.com 

Homemaker 

Lease To Own Furnishings 

Occasional Table Sets 

Dining Sets • TV Credenzas 

Bedroom Suites 


(970) 878-4340 

Tire & Services LLC 

Cole Tire & Services LLC is 

a family owned company. 

We offer some of the following services and more: 

24 Hr. Mobile Tire Service & Tire Shop • 24 Hr. Oil & Lube Service in shop or on Location 

We can take care of: Tires, Services & Minor Repairs on anything. 

163 Water St. Meeker, CO 81641 

(970) 404-7299 or (970) 404-7474 

RosKen, LLC 

Accounting and Business Consultants 

Tax Returns, Accounts Receivable Financing, 

Equipment Leasing, Real Estate Financing 

Brady Ross, Manager 

592 Main #1 Ph:(970)878-5600 

P.O. Box 2216 Cell:( 970)620-5411 

Meeker, CO 81641 Fax:( 970)878-5224 

Email: rosken@qwestoffice.net 

COVENANT CONSTRUCTION 

GENERAL CARPENTRY •PAINTING •DRYWALL •TILE •CLEANING 

NEW OR REMODEL! 

(970) 878-5247 or (970) 948-7617 

Dependable • Thorough • Local 

Insured • Pat Turner, Owner 

Need Carpet Cleaning? 

MAY SPECIAL 

2 Rooms $49.95* 

(limited time offer, minimum & restrictions apply) 

824-3103 

*Last time this price offered 

Call 675-5033 or 878-4017 

to place your ad in the 

Business Directory 

Today! 


2 BDR apartments for rent, $750/month. 

878-3531. 

SHARE MY home for rent, fully furnished, 

full privileges. 878-0790. 

RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW: 2 BDR townhouse, 

downtown commercial space, 1 

room cabin & single room in rooming 

house. Reasonable rent. Please call Melinda 

at (970)878-3363. 

FOR RENT: Office space, over 800 sq ft, 

excellent off-street parking, quiet location, 

adjacent to downtown business 

area. $600 a month. Located at 336 8th 

Street. Call 878-5597 or 629-8428. 

CLASSIFIEDS ✧ 19A 

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES 

HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 

KEVIN AMACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 

KEVIN AMACK 

Agent 

628 Main 

P.O. Box 347 


(970) 878-4036 

901 E Main 

Rangely, CO 81648 

(970) 675-5456 

(800) 440-3418 

Commercial • Residential 

Phil’s Refrigeration 

Refrigeration • Air Conditioning• Major Appliances 

Serving Meeker & Rio Blanco County 

30 Years Experience 

878-5243 

RANGELY 

Stewart Welding 


•• TTrraaiilleerr AAxxlleess && AAccceessssoorriieess •• 

24 - Hour Service 

on Welding and Machine Work 

CCeerrttiiffiieedd OOiillffiieelldd WWeellddeerrss 

Ed Stewart: 675-2063 

SHOP PHONE: 675-8720 

ELECTRICAL WORK 

OF ALL KINDS 

RESIDENTIAL •COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 

DUCEY’S 

ELECTRIC 

739 East Main Street, Rangely •563 Market Street, Meeker 

675-8368 • Alan Ducey • 878-4144 

24-HOUR SERVICE 

226 E. Main 

Rangely 

675-2482 

Your Hometown Supplier! 

Lumber & Building Supplies 

Electrical • Fencing 

MARTIN 

Hardware • Plumbing 

SENOUR 

Paint & Sundries 

PAINTS® 

Hand & Power Tools 

PLUMBING • HEATING • COOLING • SALES 

SHEET METAL FABRICATION • COMPLETE SEWER CLEANING 

ED MILLER 

Owner 

Residential 

Commercial 

Remodel 

Master Licensed 

Quality You 

Can Trust 

RIFLE 


3 BDR, 2 BA, fireplace, country-style 

kitchen, 2-car garage, no pets, very 

clean. (303)521-1084. 

CAN BE used for commercial or 3000 sq. 

ft. residential, 5 BDR, fridge, stove, W/D 

hookup. Call 878-0700. 

Commercial Office Space in town square. 

Paid utilities with private parking. Call 

878-4323. 

Commercial office space available in Hugus 

Building, downtown Meeker. 878- 

4138. 

10x10 Storage Unit available. 

Call M-1 Express, 878-5828. 

Homemaker 

Lease To Own Furnishings 

Sofas • Love Seats 

Recliners • Appliances 

Electronics 


(970) 878-4340 

PLUMBING & 

EMC 

HEATING, INC. 

Serving 

all of 

Rio Blanco 

County 

743 E. Main St. 

Rangely 

675-2572 

2728 Railroad Ave., Rifle, CO 

1-800-338-2915 • (970) 625-1680 

SALES • LEASING • SERVICE • PARTS 

CPAXLP CAXCA

20A ✧ CLASSIFIEDS 


3 BDR, 2 BA modular home, located on 

Piceance Creek. Hardwood floors, woodstove. 

For information call (970)878-4311. 

RENTALS: RANGELY 

SILVER SAGE 

RV & MOBILE HOME PARK 

RV & Mobile Home Spaces for rent. 

Call 675-2259 or 675-8573 

COMMERCIAL SHOP with office to rent, 

available now. Call Rio Blanco Realty 

675-2251. 

GREAT INTEREST RATES! 

Now is a good time to buy! 

KAREN REED 

BROKER/OWNER 

117 W. MAIN ST.•RANGELY, CO 81648 

(970) 675-2299 • CELL: (970) 629-2357 

1112 Park Ave 

Good condition remodeled home with large 

master bedroom, covered porch, clean. 

Reduced to $139,000 

CPAXLP CAXCA 

Call Onea J. Miller today! 

(970) 878-5877 

RESIDENTIAL 

................................................................................................................................ 

222 S. Stanolind Ave 1378 sq.ft. tri-level 3 beds 2 bath -up to $5000 closing costs paid. Reduced $174,900 

315 & 317 N. Grand Ave. RefurbishedDuplex. Both sides rented- Income producer! $160,000 

723 E. Rio Blanco Ave. 1568 sq.ft. Split Level 4 bedrooms 2 baths $152,000 

618W.ProspectAve.672 sq.ft. Fabulously remodeled Ranch 1 bedroom 1 Bath $110,000 

234, 240 & 244 School St. Three 2 bedroom 1 bath homes for the price of one. Make an offer! $65,000 

136 Jones Ave. 828 sq.ft. Ranch with 1 bedroom 1 bath $59,500 

LOTS/LAND 

................................................................................................................................ 

202 W. Main St. $100,000 Great corner location 2FantasticlotsinLaMesa Sub $50,000 each 

1lotinParkNorthMobileHomeSubdivisionwithtaps $11000 

We SELL your listing! 

................................................................................................................................ 

600 E. Main St. Sale Pending College View Development opportunity Sale Pending 

40 Acres vacant land Sale Pending 223 S. Sunset Lot SOLD 

124 W. Bell St. SOLD 154 Darius Ave. Sale Pending 

Residential Property: 

View listings at www.raven-realty.com 

606 S. Stanolind Avenue $319,900.00 

Immaculate home with a great view! 4 BR, 3.5 bath with 

2,900 sf, woodstove and gas fireplace. Huge shop and 2car 

garage. 

911 S. White Avenue $300,000.00 

Spectacular views in this custom brick home with over 

4,000 sf on 3 acres. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, 3 car heated garage, 

hot tub. 

1421 La Mesa Circle $253,500.00 

Beautiful tri-level custom home w/ 4 BR, 3 full baths. Great 

family kitchen and sitting room combination with pellet 

stove. 18-inch tile throughout kitchen, bathrooms and hallways. 

Two-car garage, sprinkler system, upstairs laundry, 

wet bar, fully fenced yard w/ pergola. 

114 Pinyon Circle $245,900.00 

Over 3,400 sf home with awesome views! 4 BR, 3 bath, 

large family kitchen. Wrap around deck and hot tub. 2-car 

garage, with extra parking. 

514 Hilltop Court $235,000.00 

Impressive two-story home in cul-de-sac. 4 BR, 2.5 bath, 

over 2,000 sf. All new stainless appliances. Beautifully landscaped, 

with 2-car garage. 

1245 La Mesa Circle $234,800.00 

Gorgeous new home with 3 BR, 2 bath, approximately 

1,900 sf vaulted ceilings, arched doorways. 2-car garage, 

front landscaping included. 

1512 La Mesa Circle $200,000.00 

Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, 3 BR, 1 ¾ bath twostory 

home. Beautifully landscaped, two-car garage. 

226 Morrison Avenue $193,700.00 

Located near park and schools. 3 BR, 2 full bath, 1,700 sf, 

beautiful kitchen, pellet stove. Large heated shop and garage. 

RENTALS: MISC. 

3 BDR, 1.5 BA in Dinosaur, garage, no inside 

pets, tenant pays all utilities, $800/ 

month + deposit. (970)374-2209. 

SPORT UTILITIES 

FSBO: 2004 Dodge Durango LT, V-8 engine, 

4x4, leather seats, 3rd row seating 

that folds down for extra cargo space, A/ 

C, power locks, power windows, power 

seats, 6 CD disc changer. Gets 20 mpg 

on highway Lots of years left. Be great 

college or family vehicle, asking $8500 

OBO. Call Mandy at (970)878-5097 days, 

(970)878-5982 evenings or (970)260-0778 

(cell). 

BROOKS REALTY 

Rio Blanco Realty, Inc. 

Beth Hairston, Broker • Kris Denny, Office Manager 

101 E. Main St. • Rangely 

970-675-2251 

1041 Halfturn Road $178,900.00 

Ranch style home, newer construction, 3 BR, 2 bath with 

1,400 sf. Vaulted ceilings, custom tile in dining room and 

kitchen. 

901 Halfturn Road $148,000.00 

New home with approximately 1,200 sf. 3 BR, 2 bath, 

vaulted ceilings. Landscaping with fencing and two-car 

garage. 

213 S. Stanolind Avenue $133,500.00 

This won’t last, 2 BR, 2 baths, over 1,500 sf, office with 

basement. Two garages and fenced yard. Located close 

to schools and park. 

113 South Jones Avenue $113,000.00 

Newer home with 2 BR, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, ceramic 

tile. Located close to Main Street and schools. 

436 Thomas Court $99,900.00 

Modular home with 3 BR, 2 full baths. Newer floor coverings, 

vaulted ceilings, many improvements, large secluded 

lot. 

313 South Grand Avenue $75,000.00 

Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on end of street with large 

fenced yard and shed. 

Commercial: 

Laurie J. Brooks 

Owner/Broker 

889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado (970) 878-5858 www.brooksrealtymeeker.com 

1600 RBC Road 36 • Meeker 

Maintenance-free exterior three bedroom 

home with 2-3/4 baths on 19 acres. 

$ 430,000 

■ 283 9th St. • Lots of personality 2 bedroom 1 bath home.Super clean and updated, double-sinks in bathroom, 

ceramic tile floor and all new fixtures in bathroom ......................................................................$148,000 

■ 1163 Market St. • 2 bedroom, one bath home on full city lot Great starter or rental potential ........$110,000 

■ 939 Garfield Street • 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath home, good location and nice private backyard, large deck, one 

car garage ..............................................................................................................................................$265,000 

■ 1021 Julie Circle GREAT PRICE-GREAT LOCATION. New windows & doors throughout, wonderful yard, 2 

BD, one bath home. ...............................................................................................................................$149,000 

■ 643 4th Street New Listing! 643 4th Street, newly remodeled home 3 Bedrm. ,1 3/4 baths, with a one car 

garage. Good sized lot. Listed ..............................................................................................................$230,000 

■ 1247 Garfield St. • Great starter. All new interior and remodeled kitchen with hickory cabinets. 3 bedroom, 

1 bath, 1 car garage on 7,500 sf lot................................................................................Priced to sell $148,000 

■ 1376 Juniper Road • 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on two lots with awesome 3 car garage, east facing deck for 

evening BBQ's, exterior stucco,roof and garage all two years old. 1,232 SF on both levels..............$287,120 

■ 1132 MichaelCircle • 3-year-old home spotless, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms. Large two-car garage. 

Privacy fence and nicely finished patio in backyard. ..........................Reduced to $256,000 

■ 6324 Rio Blanco County Road 7 • 3 bedroom, 2 bath custom built home on 6 acres. 

Price Reduced to $225,000 

■ 1276 Hill Street 3 bedroom, 2 full baths with a single car detached garage. Fully 

fenced yard, Borders City Park. .....................................................................$185,000 

PRICE REDUCED! 

Rangely Liquors $195,500.00 


**Super Business Opportunity** Over 60 years running, be 

your own boss! Sale includes building and business. Inventory 

shall be determined at time of sale. Potential for 

drive-up window! Building and business may be split. Call 

for more information. 

For pictures of these properties and more check out our Web site 

www.rioblancorealty.com 

CARS 

DOMESTIC 

1973 MUSTANG convertible, 302 V-8, 3speed 

floor shift, yellow, black interior, 

white top, new clutch, nice car, second 

owner, 87+K original miles, $13,000 OBO, 

no trades. (970)629-5281. 

BOATS 

& WATERCRAFT 

SALE! G3 boats, pontoons, walleye, 

Jon's, fish & ski, Yamaha 4 stroke, boating 

accessories. Auto Parts of Craig. 824- 

6544. 

BROOKS REALTY 

INTEREST 

RATE BUY DOWN* 

Average Loan Amount... $160,000 ... 

Interest Rate* ... 3.0% 

Your Monthly Payment ... $674.57 

Guaranteed Low Down or 100% Financing Available!* 

�� (970) 523-5555 • www.gracehomescolorado.com 

*Credit/Income Subject to approval. Payment reflects principal and interest only. Other conditions apply. 

Some restrictions apply see lender and community manager for details. 

Laurie J. Brooks 

Owner/Broker 

889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado (970) 878-5858 www.brooksrealtymeeker.com 

RANCHES & RURAL RESIDENTIAL … 

RAW LAND & HOMESITES … 

643 Main Street ◆ P.O. Box 1384 


❖ NEW LISTING ~ 1130 Mark Circle ~ Beautiful 3 

bd, 2 bath home on large site and 2 car detached 

garage FOR ONLY $197,300 SALE PENDING! 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 240 School Street ~ 1440 SF, 

3bdrm, 2 bath, metal shop, .45-acre site LIST 

PRICE $276,000 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 1109 Cleveland ~ 3 bedroom, 2 

bath, 1,588 sq. ft. home with redwood deck, flagstone 

patio and fireplace in back yard. LIST 

PRICE $195,000 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 73229 Hwy 64 ~ 38 acres with 

3 bedroom, 2 bath home, good water, two large 

outbuildings, etc. ASKING $475,000 

CAMPERS & R.V.S 

FOR SALE: Very clean 2006 Ragen Toy 

Box camp trailer, sleeps six with extras, 

$17,000 OBO. (970)620-2407 

MOTORCADE: 

MISCELLANEOUS 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Auto-Craig. Selling 

quality used cars, with limited warranty, 

financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749, 

Dealer. 

REQUEST FOR BIDS 

The Meeker School District is requesting 

a sealed bid on a 1970 Jeep, Buick V-6 

NEW LISTING 

178 Main St. 

Meeker 

Endless possibilities with plenty 

of paved parking. 

$ 230,000 

(970) 878-5165 

www.meekerrealty.com 

Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner 

Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. 

Bobby Gutierrez, Broker Assoc. 

❖ 5 Lots in Cross L Estates ~ 4 to 6+ acres - prices 

ranging from $98,500 - $108,500 

❖ 1266 Cleveland Street ~ Move in Ready. 

Beautiful 3 bdrms, 2 bath home with 2-car heated 

garage located on a dead-end street. Call for 

an appointment PRICE REDUCED To $ 220,000 

❖ 101 E. Market St. ~ Commercial Building, Prime 

Location. $595,000 

❖ Vacant Land ~ 14 acres on County Road 7 

BACK ON THE MARKET Price Reduced to 

$125,000 

ONLY 2 LEFT! 

Limited... 

$ 159,900 1250 Desarado 

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1253 sq. ft. 

• Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room 

• 2 Year Builder Warranty 

CALL NOW! 

Danny Kuta, Community Manager 

970-250-3844 

Quality • Value • Integrity 

1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107 


970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780 

E-mail: backcountry@nctelecom.net 

Member of Craig Board of Realtors Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. Visit www.Realtor.com 

HOMES IN MEEKER … 

*NEW1307 Sage Ridge Rd.- 2 lots, well kept log home, garage, great views, fenced yard. $270,000. 

*NEW643 12th St.- Bi-level home in west Meeker. 4 BR, 2 BA, fenced back yard. $195,000. 

*NEW1070 Cleveland- Older log home on two nice lots. 2 BR, 1 BA. Big garage. $130,000. 

*757 Cleveland- Lg lot, private location, 3 BR, 2 BA home in great condition. $250,000. 

*104 5th St & 457 Water St- 4 BR, 2.5 BA 2 story home, plus a 1 BR rental house. $349,000. 

*145-5th St- Nice 1,616 sq ft log home, big decks, big garage. Near park & river. $235,000. 

*960 7th St- 2 very private lots at the top of 7th. Big 3 BR, 2 BA house, basement, garage. $290,000. 

*959 Park Ave- Unique older home. Oak floors, 2 BR, 1 BA, basement. Fenced yard, trees. $140,000. 

*754 8th St.- Nice 4 BR, 2 BA home on big lot. Garage, big shop, beautiful yard, hot tub. $317,900. 

*787 Hill St.- 2 BR, 1 BA, garage, big corner lot, fenced yard, lg graveled alley parking area. $198,500. 

*1342 Sage Ridge Rd- Beautiful newer 3 BR, 3 BA home, excellent views, big garage. $355,000. 

*793 Cedar St.- Lg corner lot in nice older neighborhood. Unique 3,300 sq ft home. $295,000. 

*NEW40 Acres up South Fork- Lots of trees, water, 4 BR, 2 BA lodge, Nat. Forest access. $585,000. 

* 339 Love Lane- New custom 2 story home on 3.5 acres. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2,741 sq ft. $435,000. 

*326 N. Cross L Dr.- 4.6 irrigated acres, new 2,300 sq ft one level home, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. $280,000. 

*39050 Hwy 13- 186 Acres 1 mi west of town. 3 BR, 2 BA home. Hunting, views. $345,000. 

*281 CR 57- 11 miles up river. 1.4 Acres, beautiful log home, log shop, garage, views. $499,000. 

*13385 CR 8- 14 Miles up river, 37 acres, 4,500 sq ft beautiful home, garage, shops, views. $925,000. 

*13051 CR 8- 52 Acres, 14 miles up river, 2 living quarters buildings, garage, hunting. $485,000. 

*13247 CR 8- 5 Ac Horse Property. Big house, garage, big shop, hay/tack shed, loafing sheds. $434,900. 

*1553 CR 13- 77 Acres of irrigated hay land, nice big home, metal shop, big hay shed. $1,200,000. 

*River Property 1886 CR 8- 6.8 acres, with 2,000 ft of river, nice 3 BR, 3 BA home. $595,000. 

*3 Acres up Little Beaver, CR 40, rustic log retreat cabin, springs, near great hunting. $145,000. 

*5997 CR 7- 20 acres, 9 miles north, 3 BR, 2 BA home, garage/horse barn. RV spot. Good well. $370,000. 

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT … 

*NEW1065 Market- 3,696 sq ft commercial building, 2 lots. Furnished rooming house. $450,000. 

*The Best Businesses in Meeker! Gofer Foods and White River Convenience Stores- thriving businesses, 

ideal locations on Market St. $1,600,000. for both stores, includes real estate. 

*109 Market St- 3+ lots, 157.5 ft on Market, 150 ft on 1st St. Excellent Commercial location. $275,000. 

*101 E. Market St.- 3 lots, great parking and access, nice big building. Possibilities! $595,000. 

*Commercial Lot 25’x150’ ft next to the post office. Excellent potential, no setbacks. Reduced to $47,000. 

*NEW- Two large adjacent lots in Sage Hills, 11,000+ sq ft each. Great views. $79,900 for both lots. 

*50 Acres 15 miles south of Meeker, west of Hwy 13. Great homesites and views. $100,000. Make an offer 

*1187 Park Ave- 2 corner lots, zoned for multi-family, lots of trees. Reduced to $100,000. 

*Vacant lot on Hill St.-9,750 sq ft, alley and street frontage, water tap paid. Reduced to $55,500. 

*100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00. 

*Building Lots in Sanderson Hills - 5 blocks, 38 lots, off of Sulphur Creek Rd. Reduced $63,000. per lot. 

For a color brochure on these properties, and information on others, stop by our office at 1130 Market Street 

Steve Wix - Broker and Owner • Andrea Thiessen - Associate Broker 

See property pictures and descriptions at: www.backcountryrealty.com 

MOTORCADE: 

MISCELLANEOUS 

engine, hardtop, 5 foot Western snowplow. 

Bids will close at: 1:00 p.m., Monday, 

May 18, 2009. Bids will be opened 

at that time. 

Bids should be submitted to: 

Meeker School District RE-1 

555 Garfield 

P.O. Box 1089 


Contact Roy Wedding, District Transportation 

Manager, at (970)878-5509 for further 

information. Meeker School District 

reserves the right to refuse any and all 

bids. 



Call to schedule an 

appointment today! 

Local Properties... 

Local Realtors!! 

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 

◆ Executive home 

on White River. 

6,000+ sq. ft. 

4BD, 2.5BA on 6 

acres, 1.5 miles 

from Meeker. 

$829,000 

◆ ••NEW•• 283 Love Lane Beautiful newer home 

with 30x40 shop, horse barn and corrals. 2.5 

miles from Meeker. $375,000 

◆ •• NEW •• 7400 RBC Rd. 7. Elegant 3BD home 

with views of the surrounding mountains, and 

canyon below. Custom kitchen, hardwood 

floors. Wildlife and privacy. $10,000 towards 

closing costs. $587,500. 

◆ •• NEW •• 1110 Greta Circle New 3BD, 2BA 

home with garage, stucco siding, nice home 

with beautifu views. Price reduced $285,000 

◆ ••NEW•• 1304 Sage Ridge Road 3,365 sq. ft. 

custom built home with garage, gas fireplace, 

beautiful cabinets. Reduced to $295,000 

◆ ••NEW•• Home Only: CLEAN 2BD mobile 

home in trailer park. $55,000 $45,000 

◆ ••NEW•• 1013 Hill Street 3BD, 2BA log home 

on 2 lots with beautiful yard. $140,000 

◆ 1112 Park Ave Good condition remodeled 

home with large master bedroom, covered 

porch, clean. Reduced to $139,000 

◆ 885 Garfield 5BD, 3BA brick home with metal 

roof on two lots. $295,000 

◆ 180 Little Rancho Drive BUILDER MUST 

SELL, MAKE OFFER! NEW 3BD, 2BA home 

with covered porch, creek on 35 acres, horses 

allowed. $335,000 

◆ 1103 Pinyon - Very nice 3BD, 2.5BA home, 

huge lot, panoramic views, beautiful yard. 

$275,000. 

◆ 128 Strawberry Patch Rd. - 3212 sq.ft log 

home on 11.85 acres about 10 miles from 

Meeker. $339,000 

◆ New custom home in Sage Hills - Call for 

more details! Reduced to $180,000 

◆ Single-family home in Maybell on four lots. 

$125,000 

◆ 780 11th St. 3BD, 2BA bi-level home with large 

back yard. Recently remodeled. $235,000 

Mose McPhail 

345 6th St. • Meeker, CO 81641 

970-878-4314 • 970-878-4319 fax 

mose@wrrmeeker.com 

WHITE RIVER Realty 

REDUCED $40,000 

1453 Mountain View Road 

Now Asking $425,000 


Meeker 

Property on the river 

twoacres, fishing. 

Asking $455,000 

Still listing (2) 20-acre 

parcels on Strawberry. 

In today’s real estate market, you can’t afford to be wrong. 

Visit my Web site for listings. www.wrrmeeker.com 

NEW HOMES 

FOR SALE: 

■ 1130 Michael Circle — 

Meeker 1,671 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 

bath, hot water heat, 2-car garage. 

$275,000 Price Reduced $270,000 


Meeker 2,762 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 

bath, hot water heat, 2-car garage, 

gas fireplace. $310,000 


Meeker 2,092 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 1.75 

bath, hot water heat, 3-car garage, 

large family room with gas fireplace. 

$324,999 Price Reduced $305,000 

SILVER TRUMPET 

REALTY, INC. 

Fruita, CO (970) 858-1848 

Contact Tom Sorensen 

(970) 260-3415 

MOTORCYCLES 

WANT TO buy Triumph or BSA motorcycle, 

any condition. (970)878-3600. 

SNOWMOBILES 

USED SNOWMOBILE TRAILERS: 2002 17' 

Wells Cargo FunWagon $6900, 2006 17' 

BearCat $5800, 2007 27' Wells Cargo 

FunWagon $7500, 2006 22' open Sledbed 

$3200, 2005 Ski Doo 1000 $6000 & NEW 

2009 19' Wells Cargo FunWagon $8950. 

SASAK TRAILERS (970)879-2350. 

BRAND NEW 2008 Yamaha Phazer MTX 

snowmobile (white, grey & orange) in 

mint condition plus accessories, $5000 

OBO. Sled has only 238 miles. 878-4360. 

CALL 

878-4017 

or 

675-5033 

to place 

your ad 

today! 

1033 W Market St. • Meeker, CO 81641 • Onea J. Miller 

Phone/Fax 970-878-5877 

www.westernexposures.com • ojmiller@quik.com 

◆ 710 Strawberry Patch Rd. - 10 acres with a 

beautiful custom home, including unfinished 

basement, mud room, in-floor heat, river rock 

fireplace, jacuzzi tub, covered porch, cathedral 

ceilings, arena and pond. $375,000 

◆ 1147 Main St. - 3B newly remodeled home with 

basement. $175,000 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 

◆ Gary’s Steak House & Saloon 

REDUCED TO $850,000 Tremendous 

business with living quarters in Meeker, 

Colorado, call for details. $1,075,000. 

◆ •• NEW •• 1231 Market St. Beautiful 3,000 sq. 

ft. shop, storage units and house on 3 lots. 

$475,000 

◆ •• NEW •• 2.6 acres industrial zoned parcels 

east of Meeker at $99,500 each. 

◆ •• NEW •• 10-20 acres of industrial land east of 

Meeker. Call for price. 

◆ Nice 19 Unit Apartment building and 17 storage 

units with open park area. Good investment 

- Make an Offer! Price reduced to 

$1,600,000 

◆ 780 Market St. - Service station and garage. 

Great location. $350,000 

RANCHES & VACANT LAND 

◆ ••NEW•• Vacant Lots in Sage Hills Subdivision 

from $57,500 to $59,000 

◆ 260 Little Rancho Drive 35 acres of vacant 

land with creek, electricity, leveled for home 

site. $125,000. 

◆ 3-acre Vacant Parcel - Cross L Estates. Nice. 

$105,000 

◆ Craig Colorado - 9 acre parcel with electricity 

in Wildlife Estates, Lot 21. $65,000. 

◆ Beautiful, large lot with panoramic views in 

Sage Hills. $79,000 

◆ 2 Lots 1/2 block south of Market St. (Hwy. 13) 

going through Meeker. Zoned for multi-family 

use. Mixed zoning. $180,000 for both! 

◆ Lots Sanderson Hills Re-subdivision. $65,000.

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