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Vol. 124, Number 36 • April 16, 2009 Home of Mary Truitt www.theheraldtimes.com • 50 cents
NEARLY HALF OF RESPONDENTS THINK COUNTY IS HEADED IN WRONG DIRECTION
Survey says ...
COUNTY LEADERS
WILL USE RESULTS
TO HELP SHAPE
MASTER PLAN
BY JEFF BURKHEAD
STAFF WRITER
jeff@theheraldtimes.com
Rio Blanco County commissioners
and staff have a
better idea of residents’
likes and dislikes after
hearing the results of a
countywide survey.
One thing they learned is they
have some work to do, especially
when it comes to informing the public.
“One thing, for me, that comes to
the forefront is that there is a lot of
misinformation and misunderstanding
about what the county is doing
and why,” said Jeff Madison, county
natural resources specialist and planning
director, responding to the
results of the survey, presented at a
public meeting last Thursday. “I put
the blame for this directly on us. It is
clear to me we are not doing a good
enough job of communicating with
the public, and that we need to take
steps to improve that.”
Results from the survey showed
the majority of respondents — 45 percent
— think the county is moving in
the wrong direction, while 25 percent
stated the county was headed in the
right direction. Thirty percent of
respondents said they “did not
know,” when asked if the county was
progressing in a positive direction.
“Right out of the chute, we asked
the question, ‘Is Rio Blanco County
progressing in the right direction, or
do you feel it’s gotten off on the
wrong track’” said Chris Cares of
RRC Associates of Boulder, which
conducted the survey. “This is one
that, frankly, is a little sobering.
You’ve got 25 percent of the population
saying right track. Almost half —
45 percent — saying wrong direction,
and about a third saying don’t know
... you are dealing with a part of the
population that doesn’t necessarily
have an opinion, but they took the
time to fill out a 20-minute survey. So,
they care about the community.”
The survey also showed that 46
percent of the respondents thought
quality of life in the county had gotten
worse.
“You have to have a thick skin to
do one of these surveys,” Cares said.
“There are some negative comments
that come out, and you always see
that.”
The quality of life question was a
way to gauge public opinion, Cares
said.
“It’s kind of a barometer question,
JEFF BURKHEAD
Chris Cares of RRC Associates, which conducted the countywide survey, reviews the results at last Thursday’s public
meetings in Meeker and Rangely.
Chris Lockwood, a member of TAG, the Technical Advisory Group, asked a
question at last week’s public presentation of the countywide survey results.
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checking the temperature,” he said.
“On this one, quality of life, the vast
majority of people will tell you their
opinion. Here again, the dominant
answer is in the most negative column,
gotten worse, but the stayed the
same is also a pretty significant number
of the responses. In terms of the
past two years, it’s been challenging
in terms of quality of life. ... Now
remember, when we asked this question
... it was out in the field in
February and March, so the national
attitude was pretty negative, and justified.”
The findings from the survey —
along with input from stakeholder
groups, including an advisory group
— will help shape what will eventually
become a master plan to guide the
county during the next 10 years and
beyond. Results of the survey were
presented during a public meeting in
Meeker, which was also available via
videoconference in Rangely.
“I think it marks the starting point
for developing a new land use master
plan,” said Commissioner Ken
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plan development process.
Parsons of Rangely. “Most of it confirms
what was suspected by those of
us who’ve been engaged in public
and business issues for a long time.”
The survey represents one step in
the master plan development process.
“From here, we need to get into
great detail and focus on points
directly related to land use in our
county, now that we have some data
on broad perspectives,” Parsons said.
“Growth expectations/concerns may
See COUNTY SURVEY page 3A
JEFF BURKHEAD
Officials concluded the body parts found last Thursday night in
the grassy area next to the skateboard park on Main Street were
bear paws.
The bear facts:
Meeker officials identify ‘body
parts’ as belonging to bear
BY JEFF BURKHEAD
STAFF WRITER
jeff@theheraldtimes.com
MEEKER — What was initially
investigated as a severed
human hand and foot turned
out to be bear paws.
The body parts were discovered
last Thursday night in the
grassy area between Mountain
Valley Bank’s parking lot and
the skateboard park, next to the
library.
“We determined it was bear
parts,” said Police Chief Bob
Hervey. “The bone structure is
different from the human (hand
and foot).”
Two paws were found, one
Flannery pleads
guilty to Class 4
felony in theft
BY JEFF BURKHEAD
STAFF WRITER
jeff@theheraldtimes.com
MEEKER — Shelly Flannery,
former treasurer for the Rio
Blanco County Historical
Society, pleaded guilty last
Friday to one count of theft of
$1,000 to $20,000, a Class 4
felony, with recommendation
for probation, said Anthony
Mazzola, investigator for the 9th
Judicial District.
Flannery used historical society
funds for personal use, during
her time as the volunteer
treasurer of the organization.
She will be sentenced May 15.
Rio Blanco County Historical
Society President Steve Wix said
it’s time to put the incident in
the past and move forward, for
all parties involved.
“Hopefully, this is finally
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was a front paw, and the other
was a back paw, Hervey said.
“It was definitely a bear
paw,” said local taxidermist Bill
Wille, who was asked to inspect
the evidence. “I’ve done so
many of them. In fact, we just
skinned one not too long ago.
“This is about the third time
over the years the police have
called, just to confirm what they
are looking at,” Wille continued.
“It (a bear paw) looks kind of
like a human hand.”
A passerby discovered the
body parts and called authorities.
“A young man was walking
over and she can rebuild her
life,” Wix said. “I’m sure she is
sorry and wants to change her
ways, but I still wouldn’t trust
her with my checkbook. Shelly’s
actions wounded the historical
society, but we are moving forward
with our projects and
duties.”
In July, Flannery repaid the
historical society $7,300, which
had been missing from the
books, but an additional $7,000
was still outstanding, according
to the organization’s records.
“The assistant DA from
Glenwood called me last
Thursday and told me that they
were going to offer four years’
probation and restitution of
$1,300, or so, which the investigator
felt was clearly provable,”
Wix said. “We came up with a
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RIO BLANCO BRIEFS
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offered at rec center
MEEKER — Mose McPhail
will offer a winemaking class at
7 p.m. April 23 at the recreation
center.
“This will be a starter class,”
McPhail said. “I want to show
people what they need to make
wine. The reason we’re doing it
now is because this summer is
when they need to be picking
the fruit to make wine. You can
make wine out of anything,
plums, chokecherries, elderberry
...”
A follow-up class will be
held in the fall, when class
members will go through the
process of making wine.
There’s no charge for the
winemaking class. For more
information, call McPhail at
878-4314.
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MEEKER — Meeker United
Methodist Women invites all
ladies — young and old — to
their 2009 Friendship Tea on
Monday, April 20 at 6:45 p.m.
at the Meeker United Methodist
Church at Eighth and Park. Call
Janet Hayes at 878-4359, if you
have a talent to share.
Mary Truitt named
‘home of’ honoree
RANGELY — This week’s
“home of” honoree is 67-year
Rangely native Mary Truitt.
Mary is the daughter of Leah
and the late Jim Kenney of
Rangely.
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Mary works at the
Flowersmith Exchange and
also cleans the Rio Blanco
Water Conservancy District’s
office. She volunteers for
Rocky Mountain Jobs for
Progress Inc. - Senior
Community Services
Employment Program based in
Grand Junction. Mary
describes it as a program to
help “keep seniors busy.”
Mary has three children.
Her son Jim Truitt and Karen
live in Grand Junction. Jim has
four children: Nicole, James,
Steve and Yulanda. Yulanda
has a son nicknamed
“Scooter.” Mary’s daughter
Tina Tolley and husband Frank
of Rangely have two children:
Patrick Tolley and wife Larissa
of Rangely and Christina
Hairston and her daughter
Peyton. Mary’s other daughter
Angela Coulson and sons
Justin and James live in
Lewiston, Idaho.
Mary likes to read and
enjoys “being outdoors and
taking pictures.”
When asked what she likes
most about Rangely, she
quickly stated, “It’s home.”
Memorial Service
Saturday in Rangely
RANGELY — A memorial
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Lopez will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at St. Ignatius
Catholic Church in Rangely.
PRESSING THE FLESH ...
JEFF BURKHEAD
Colorado’s junior senator, Democrat Michael Bennet, stopped in Meeker on Tuesday during
a swing through northwest Colorado. About 40 people, including town officials from
Meeker and Rangely, showed up at Kilowatt Korner to hear from the senator and ask questions.
FLANNERY from page 1A
larger number, somewhere
around $7,000, which includes
expenses she paid with the
museum’s checkbook, including
several checks ... for her personal
expenses, and a payment of
$3,000 to a caterer for a big dinner
in Craig that had nothing to
do with the historical society.
“None of those payments
was approved by our board, and
we didn’t find out about them
until I was finally able to
retrieve the checkbook, bank
and invoice files from Shelly last
spring, after months of me trying
to get the bookkeeping back
from her,” Wix said. “She knew
that she would be in big trouble
when I got the bookkeeping
back, so she stalled and made
excuses as long as she could,
until I threatened to get the law
involved.”
Flannery accepted a plea
agreement in January in Routt
County, where she pleaded
guilty to a lesser charge of theft
greater than $20,000. She originally
had been charged with
stealing more than $70,000 from
the Habitat for Humanity during
her time as executive director
of the organization.
“From this ordeal, we have
learned to be less trusting of
people, even friends, with our
money,” Wix said. “I hope other
organizations and boards have
also learned from what happened
to us.”
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Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
N E W S
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COUNTY SURVEY from page 1A
tion by the geography of where
people live.”
Rector, who is a member of
TAG, the Technical Advisory
Group, said the difference in
attitudes between the two ends
of the county was understandable.
“On this end of the county,
in Rangely, has been predominately
energy,” Rector said. “So
we live with that and accept it
more so than the other end of
the county. Now the other end
of the county is becoming more
energy (based), and so is going
through that phase of adjusting.
I really believe that makes the
difference.”
“I agree with that assessment,”
Farrar said. “That’s a
reading I would make as an
outside observer.”
Rector attended last
Thursday’s presentation of the
survey results. She would like
to see more people take an
interest in the process of providing
input for the county’s
master plan.
“I am pleased that the county
is taking time to hopefully
gain some valuable information
from the public,” Rector said.
“It was sad on our end that we
only had the TAG people and
the planning commission as
well as the contractors for the
survey present, and not the
general public. I had hoped to
see more involved for input
into the process. However, the
contractors were meeting with
the stakeholders, so perhaps
that is sufficient for input.”
She said the two towns in
the county will need to work
together, moving forward.
“I believe we need to truly,
with the economic times, put
together a program with support
from both towns for pursuing
diversity, at the same time
supporting both natural energy
as well as alternative (sources
such as oil shale),” Rector said.
“We need to let the state and
feds know what their political
positions are doing to our county
and towns, that we were
doing well economically, until
the layering on of rules and regulations
at the local, state and
federal level, as well as the lowering
of gas prices at the same
time. Increasing costly regulations
at a downturn in the economy,
is not the time to do this.”
Eventually, the master plan
will be adopted by the county
planning commission, and ratified
by the commissioners. But
the document will only be effective
if it is put to good use.
“It is not a static document,”
Farrar said. “I would hope, if
we do our job right, the values,
the vision, the core elements
remain valid for a long period
of time. Our indicator of success
is to be able to come back
to the county in five years from
now and sit in on a planning
commission meeting and hear
folks say, ‘We’re following the
plan.’ It would be disappointing
to us to see the document
sitting on a shelf covered with a
layer of dust, not having been
used.”
Editor’s note: Results from the
countywide survey are available at
www.theheraldtimes.com.
JEFF BURKHEAD
Davis Farrar makes a point about the county’s survey results. Farrar is heading up a team of consultants
for the county on the development of a new master plan. The survey was part of that
process.
be over-accented by use of the
highly speculative oil shale
population number.”
A report by the Associated
Governments for Northwest
Colorado estimates the population
of Rio Blanco County could
soar to more than 39,000 people
by 2035, with an increase in natural
gas and oil shale production.
Nearly 45 percent of
respondents said their quality
of life would diminish due to
the population increase.
Energy production was
among the topics covered in the
survey, which also included
questions about infrastructure,
level of county services, housing
and the environment, as
well as other issues.
“All of this information will
be pulled together and combined
with existing conditions,”
said Davis Farrar, a consultant
who is heading up the team for
the master plan project. “We’ll
be looking at population numbers,
county budget, building
permits, energy activity, all of
these kinds of factual pieces,
what’s going on in the county
right now, what’s happened
historically. All of that material
will be pulled together and
used by us as part of our comprehensive
plan and process.
This is sort of a snapshot of
what’s going on today, and then
we’ll be looking into the future
and developing a plan that will
be your blueprint as we move
on.”
A little more than 500 people
responded to the survey,
representing about 19 percent of
the total number of surveys
sent out. Ninety-two people
BEAR PAW from page 1A
by and saw them and called the
dispatcher,” Hervey said.
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s
officers were also part of the
investigation, which created a
buzz around town, as word
spread about body parts being
discovered in Meeker’s downtown
district.
“Earlier (last Friday) morning,
I had a lot of people talking
to me about it,” Hervey said. “It
was big news.”
Dr. Albert Krueger and veterinarian
Paul Neilson were
called to the scene last Thursday
responded to the survey online.
“We mailed 2,689 surveys.
It’s a large sampling, and a fairly
good turnout for this kind of
survey,” said Cares, who is a
partner with RRC Associates.
“We sometimes see a little higher
(response); we often see quite
a bit lower.”
Peggy Rector of Rangely, a
former county commissioner
and town mayor, said she did
not receive a survey in the mail.
She said she would be curious
to know how many other people
did not receive one.
“I know I didn’t get one,”
Rector said. “I did mine over
the Web.”
Cares said RRC purchased a
mailing list that provided
names and addresses for the
survey.
“The attempt was to reach
everybody,” Cares said. “The
basis for the list was credit
reports. Even if you have bad
credit, or you don’t use a credit
card, typically, you are in their
database. (But) that’s one of the
challenges, particularly in a
transient area. We tried to make
sure everybody had an opportunity
to get asked.”
Not everyone thinks the
county is putting out enough
information about the survey
and the public’s input in developing
the master plan.
“I think something this
important ... I don’t think they
are giving the public enough
information,” said Ginny Love
of Meeker, who has been at
odds with the county over its
land use policies. “I am wondering
if there needs to be more
public education. I think they
night to examine the body parts.
Neilson took one of the paws in
an evidence bag to his clinic to
take an X-ray, to determine
whether it was a human body
part, or from an animal.
“You can tell the difference,
but I think they had their
answer from the taxidermist,
before (the X-ray) was done,”
Neilson said.
Wille speculated the paws
could have been left by another
animal.
“It was probably picked up
by a dog out of somebody’s
need to spell out the process
and the dates of the meetings.
We are taxpayers. We need to
be aware of what’s going on.”
Farrar emphasized the survey
is a way to solicit feedback.
“A survey is one of a number
of tools we would use to
reach out to folks,” Farrar said.
“It’s an opportunity to get your
input, not necessarily in the
context of a meeting, which can
be intimidating. It gives us a
pretty good factual basis to start
with. We can reach out to a
larger audience in the process,
and all of this culminates into
the master plan document.”
Of those who responded, 45
percent were from Meeker, 30
percent from Rangely and 25
percent from the unincorporated
parts of the county.
“What we found here is (the
responses) vary very significantly
by whether you were in
Meeker, Rangely or the unincorporated
county,” Cares said.
“What we’ve done here is
begun to measure some of those
differences of opinion. Maybe a
key finding is we didn’t see as
much variation by age and
income, but we saw considerable
(differences) by the geography.
“This is one where we start
to see pretty pronounced differences
between Rangely and
Meeker,” Cares added. “In
Rangely, 48 percent said stayed
the same, 32 percent said gotten
worse. That’s in contrast to
Meeker, where 50 percent said
gotten worse, and the unincorporated
county 54 percent.
There were some significant differences
in terms of this ques-
garbage,” Wille said. “If it was
Halloween, I could see (that it
was a prank). But you would be
surprised how many bears are
out there in people’s freezers.
I’m working on a bear now, and
it had been in someone’s freezer.”
By the size of the paws, Wille
said, they came from a younger
bear.
“Looking at the size of the
foot and all, it was a young bear,
a small bear,” Wille said. “And it
would be a black bear, not a
grizzly.”
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MEEKER — The Pipeline
Group’s annual “Public
Education — Excavator
Awareness Program” will start at
7:30 a.m. today at the exhibit hall
at the Rio Blanco County
Fairgrounds in Meeker.
The program will be sponsored
by a group of companies
with a common goal of preventing
accidents and damages to
underground pipelines and utilities.
A free breakfast for attendees
will be catered by Ma
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Following breakfast, a brief
safety program will be presented,
which stresses the importance of
accident prevention by identifying
pipeline and utility rights of
way, use of one-call systems and
the importance of working with
pipeline and utility companies to
safely excavate in the vicinity of
underground facilities.
Sponsors will provide promotional
materials, including notification
information for their companies,
safety-related brochures
and other safety reminders.
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has never been greater; so rest
assured, Colorado Northwestern
Community College (CNCC) will do
everything it can to address critical
workforce training, economic development,
and quality of life issues in
our communities.
Nonetheless, there has been much
discussion and debate about the
funding for Colorado’s higher education.
I am confident that the legislature
will do the very best they can in
this difficult economic environment.
At this point, we will not worry
about the economic and legislative
factors that we cannot control, but
rather our focus will center on those
factors we can influence such as
enrollment, marketing, grant writing
and private sector fundraising.
Whatever the magnitude of the
final budget cuts, as president of
Colorado Northwestern, I can say
with confidence that we will not succumb
to apathy
or selfsympathy.
Recessions
have and
will continue
to come and
go; CNCC
has and will
continue to
provide
northwestern
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Colorado
with quality
education
opportunities. We will be prudent
with our finances, yet we must also
seek strategic partnerships and additional
financial support for the work
we do.
Our vision for growth is designed
to make CNCC a major economic
engine for our communities, both in
helping to create a diverse economy
and to assist in the economic development.
With the help of our local
district boards, aggressive grant writing,
state controlled maintenance, and
the generosity of our citizens, we
have made significant investments in
our infrastructure and taken bold
action to address community needs.
Our decision to move forward
with the major gifts campaign is
anchored upon needs identified in
our strategic plan, a feasibility study
and numerous business and industry
forums. Unfortunately, state funding
will continue to create limitations on
our college, but the mill levy enables
us to offer a higher quality of service,
while the major gifts campaign is
designed to provide a margin of
excellence pursuant to our expanding
mission, intermediate goals, and
vision for the future.
To date, the Community Partners
Building Futures Major Gifts
Campaign has raised more than $6.6
million toward our $8.3 million goal.
Right now, the Craig campus infrastructure
build-out is nearing completion
(Phase I). Moreover, the campaign
provided the leverage we needed
to get the $21.3 million early on
from the state for the academic building,
in part, because the college was
able to commit $2.2 million in matching
funds. With ongoing community
support, this long-awaited and necessary
project will be ready to bid in
November 2009.
In addition, we have raised more
than $2 million so far toward the
Craig Career and Technical Center
with less than $1 million yet to raise. I
am confident that the Craig community,
and others who care about these
plans, will invest their time and dollars,
so this facility can be ready to
bid this summer.
As for Rangely, we have now
accepted bids for the W.C. Striegel
Engineering Center, and work will
start shortly on this $1.2 million renovation
project. In addition, we are
over halfway toward our $2 million
fundraising goal for the Wellness
Center.
Along with the Community
Partners Building Futures Major Gifts
Campaign projects in Rangely, the
college is involved in a massive and
necessary $6.5 million energy
upgrade to provide our students a
more comfortable academic and living
environment. We have also made
significant progress raising funds for
program and scholarship support in
Rangely and Craig and for necessary
service center support in Hayden,
Meeker and South Routt.
CNCC is and will be here for you
and will continue to offer one of our
greatest resources: Hope. Hope for
the high school student taking classes
to transfer or to learn a job skill.
Hope for the person who is starting
out in life and needs job skills that
will allow them to reach their goals.
Hope for the person who wants to
improve their life and needs to learn
new skills so they can get that promotion
or new job. Hope for the person
who needs retraining because their
old job has been eliminated. Hope for
a regional company that needs a
trained and quality workforce. Hope
for the person who yearns to continue
their lifelong learning but cannot
stop life to go off somewhere to
school.
Now is not the time to pull back.
Community colleges are needed more
than ever. The nation will eventually
emerge from this economic maelstrom.
I am confident that we will
emerge stronger than ever and that
we can accomplish our vision of
growth together.
Rangely’s choice turns down job
RANGELY — It’s back to the
drawing board in the search for
a new school superintendent.
The Rangely School Board’s
first choice declined.
“Barry did not take the job,”
said School Board President
Matt Scoggins, referring to
Phillip Williams, who goes by his
middle name, Barry, a principal
from Wise County, Va.
Scoggins received word
from Williams on Tuesday morning.
“We have opened negotiations
up with Dr. Pat Cullen, but
will not know until today or
tomorrow,” Scoggins said
Wednesday.
The other finalists for the job
were: Patrick Cullen, school
superintendent in Oberlin, Kan.,
and James Szoka, principal at
Monte Vista High School. The
finalists were interviewed April 3
and 4.
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Loose Ends: Carving a carcass for science
What would you do if you
were attacked by a rabid
animal Think about it,
as apparently the United States
has one of the highest rates of
rabid animal attacks on
humans. National Public
Television had a feature recently
on the problem, and spoke
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with a number of individuals
who had to go through the
painful but lifesaving rabies
treatment
immediately
after being
bitten.
A couple
of these folks
knew that
they had to
bring the
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rabid animal
into the hospital
with
them to be
tested. They told of using all
sorts of ingenious methods for
dispatching the various
varmints and hauling the carcass
away to be checked for
rabies, or in one woman’s case,
holding on to an animal with
one good hand and driving to
the hospital with the other.
Bitten first on the foot and then
on the arm, another runner
found herself wrestling the fox
into the trunk, and driving like
a madwoman to the closest hospital.
She didn’t mention if an
officer stopped her, but can you
imagine the excuse she could
blurt out! Her interview ended
with what sounded like a bad
joke, “This bobcat went into a
bar ... ” as she continued to
regale her listeners with the rest
of the tale describing a ferocious
(definitely rabid) wild cat
that subsequently attacked
unsuspecting patrons in a bar.
As a regular walker, I pondered
the answer to the show’s
primary question and decided
on a few things I would not do
(could not do) if I was attacked
by one of our local bobcats,
skunks, raccoons, fox or any
other vicious varmit. While the
advice given to prepare oneself
for sudden attack included carrying
a bowie knife or some
such weapon on all forays away
from home, I know that I could
not kill the animal and stick the
carcass in the canvas bag I usually
carry with me on my walks
around town. No weapon
handy, I would have to resort to
clunking the creature with my
cell phone or lambasting it with
a legal pad or two. Talking an
animal to death (my cell phone
prowess is so limited that it
seems to go off and unleash
countless messages simply by
knocking it into something) or
slicing and dicing the unsuspecting
animal with a few lethal
paper cuts to the jugular, are
far-fetched solutions.
If I do get bitten, I can’t dangle
a distressed, dangerous animal
from one of my limbs as I
limp back to the car. I don’t
drive to my walking locations.
Somehow I can’t picture myself
efficiently carving up the creature,
before packing it all snug
and cozy into the plastic dog
doo-doo bags that I keep handy.
Better just to be prepared for
the worst — no more daily
walks for me!
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and promotional gifts from local
businesses and organizations.
Attending grand openings and ribbon cutting
ceremonies and assisting as needed.
Helping with goodwill programs conducted
within the community such as the
spring flower pot project, the fall coat
drive, etc.
Developing historical and cultural tours.
Assisting with events in the community as
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Being a part of the Chamber of
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It is open to individuals and businessnesses.
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WEEK OF APRIL 20-24, 2009 WEEK OF APRIL 20-24, 2009
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turkey Rice Soup, String Cheese, Pudding
Meatball Sub, Tator Bars, Carrots, Pears
Beef Nachos, Corn, Fruit Cocktail
Frito Pie, Corn Bread, Mandarin Oranges
MaxStix, Beans, Brownie, Fruit Juice
The Rio Blanco
County lunch menus
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Nachos, Salad, Applesauce
Chix Nuggets, Mashers, Roll, Banana
Lasagna, Corn, Roll, Grapes, Chocolate Cake
Pizza, Salad, Pineapple
Hamburger, Tator Tots, Fresh Fruit
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MEEKER — The Meeker
Streaker took our Meeker area
seniors on the following trips in
the month of March.
Rifle: Was cancelled due to
lack of riders.
Grand Junction: Four people
went for a shopping day and
two doctor’s appointments.
Craig: Was cancelled due to
weather.
Town Scenic Trip: Twelve
people went to Grand Junction
for the Irish Step Dancers.
Church: The bus was only
used one day with three people
riding.
Wing Trip: There were two
trips. One was to see the
Harlem Ambassadors; there
were seven residents for this.
The other was to the St.
Patrick’s Dinner, which had 14
residents attending.
Council on Aging: Three riders
went to Rifle for their meeting.
Extra Tour: Pat Hooker and
six other officials toured the
town.
Chuckwagon: Had 18 days
with 47 riders, 21 doctor and
dentist appointments and 151
stops at the Post Office, Watts,
etc.
SHOP AT HOME!
... save time and gas

Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
O P I N I O N
Responses to county survey run the gamut
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Besides the buzz created by
the report a severed hand
and foot had been found
last Thursday night in the
grassy area by the skateboard
park in Meeker — it turned out
they were bear paws — another
hot topic of conversation was
the countywide survey.
Results of the survey, conducted
in February and March,
were reviewed by consultants
at a public meeting — also last
Thursday night — at the county
administration building in
Meeker, and available by videoconference
at the county annex
in Rangely.
Copies of the survey were
mailed to 2,689 households in
the county, and could also be
completed online. Of the 506
responses received — representing
about 19 percent of the total
sent out — 92 were filled out
online.
Here are some other demographic
numbers from the survey:
Of those who responded,
more than half — 55 percent —
have lived or owned property
in Rio Blanco County for more
than 20 years. The vast majority
of respondents — 87 percent —
own their home, while 10 percent
of the respondents are
renters.
Of the respondents, 52 percent
are between the ages of 45
and 64, with an average age of
53 years old. Forty percent of
the respondents have an income
between $40,000 and $79,999,
while 21 percent have an
income of less than $40,000, and
8 percent have an income of
$150,000 or more.
The majority of respondents
work close to home, the survey
revealed, with a median
roundtrip commuting distance
of four miles. While some
respondents commute to work
in places like Craig, Rifle,
Grand Junction and Utah, most
respondents work in the same
community in which they live
— 81 percent of Rangely
respondents work in Rangely,
and 81 percent of Meeker
respondents work in Meeker.
Almost half of the respondents,
overall, work in Meeker (50
percent), while 28 percent work
in Rangely, and 21 percent work
in rural Rio Blanco County.
At the heart of the survey
was a question about the general
state of the county. A majority
of respondents — 45 percent
— indicated they thought the
county was on the wrong track,
while 25 percent thought the
county was moving in the right
direction, and 30 percent said
they “did not know.”
Respondents living in the
unincorporated parts of the
county were more likely to
think the county was on the
wrong track — 56 percent of
residents living in unincorporated
areas vs. 45 percent of
overall respondents.
Respondents with incomes
of more than $60,000 were also
more negative about the direction
the county was moving.
In addition to answering the
question about whether the
county is headed in the right
direction or the wrong direction,
respondents had the
opportunity to offer their opinions.
Here’s a sampling of some
of the comments, first, from
those who think the county is
on the right track:
“I think that developing our
natural resources is the right
thing to do.”
“More growth in the area
has been better for the county.”
“I think the county has done
quite well, given the resources
available to us.”
Now, some comments from
those who stated they thought
the county was on the wrong
track:
“Greed is going to ruin the
county economy, if not controlled.”
“I believe the locals are
being over-regulated, and the
big companies under-regulated.”
“Oil and
gas exploration
and
development
is out of control
in the
Piceance
Basin.”
“The
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roads are
deteriorating,
and with
oil and gas
causing most of the damage,
they should be the ones footing
the bill.”
“Too much growth too fast.”
Under the “don’t know”
responses, some of the comments
were:
“At times I have hope —
they must be more progressive
and smarter.”
“Sometimes good, sometimes
bad, but areas of concern
often cannot be fixed by the
county.
“We were told that oil will
pay for hospital, rec center,
schools ... Now who is going to
pay for all these increases since
oil is declining”
While only one out of five
people responded to the survey
request, the results are an indicator
of what a portion of the
population thinks about the
county and the direction it is
headed. Or, as the consultants
said, the survey represents a
snapshot of the county’s residents
and what they think.
The survey is part of an
ongoing effort to gather information
and solicit input, which
will eventually culminate in the
adoption of a new master plan
for the county. That master plan
is intended to serve as a guide
for the next decade.
Even if you didn’t take part
in the survey, there will be
opportunities in the future to
make your voice heard.
“In addition to the survey
process, we will have a series of
public meetings, to present
information and get feedback
on that material,” said Davis
Farrar, a consultant for the master
plan and one of the presenters
at last Thursday’s meeting.
“Toward the end of this
process, we are scheduled to
have two hearings before the
planning commission. That’s a
more formal process. It’s an
opportunity for you to weigh in
on the final stages and give us
feedback, as this thing comes to
a close.”
So, stay tuned.
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The county had seven companies
submit applications to
conduct the survey. That list
was narrowed to three, before
the county settled on RRC
Associates of Boulder.
“The selection was made by
a review by the Board of
County Commissioners, the
planning commission and several
county departments,” said
Jeff Madison, natural resources
specialist and planning director
for Rio Blanco County.
“The cost of the master plan
project is being paid by a grant
from DOLA (Colorado
Department of Local Affairs),
with a match from the county,”
Madison continued. “$97,500
from DOLA, and $36,000 from
the county. About half of the
county’s part is in in-kind services
— personnel time and the
administrative support. The
cost of the survey, specifically, is
about $10,000 of the total.”
Colleen Hannon, who has
been a contract planner for the
county on an as-needed basis
for about three years, Madison
said, is serving as a consultant
for the master plan project,
along with Ryan Mahoney. She
is a former county planner for
Gunnison County.
Meanwhile, Davis Farrar has
been involved in master plan
projects for Western Slope communities
since the oil shale
days in the 1970s, and is a former
town planner and town
administrator for Carbondale,
Madison said.
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Bill Wille, a Meeker taxidermist,
whose business, Antler
Taxidermy, is not far from
where the bear paws were discovered
last Thursday, speculated
the body parts could have
come from his dumpster.
“I guess anything is possible,
as we have had many dead
parts taken off our property
over the years,” Bill said.
Bill had recently skinned a
bear.
“We have found full deer
and elk hides on neighbors’
properties,” added Bill’s wife,
Donna. “Dogs have stolen deer
and elk skulls right out of the
dumpster, if it was left open.
The bear Bill skinned was put
into the dumpster and we have
our trash pickup on Fridays. It
is possible these parts were
taken by a cat or dog.”
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Meeker’s skateboard park —
called the Fay Action Park —
has yet to open for the season.
“We were looking at opening
on April 6,” said Scott
Pierson, director of the Eastern
Rio Blanco Metropolitan
Recreation and Park District.
“However, the weather has set
that back a few weeks.”
Other projects have taken
precedence for the recreation
district.
“We’re trying like everything
to get the ball fields ready
for action, so the Meeker High
School baseball team can get
their home games played,”
Pierson said.
■ ■ ■
Last Thursday, staff from the
Meeker Chamber of Commerce
visited with members of the
Rangely Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors to initiate a
discussion about how the two
chambers could work together
for the good of the county.
David Cole, the new executive
director of the Meeker
Chamber of Commerce, invited
members of the Rangely
Chamber of Commerce to join
LinkedIn, a business-oriented
Internet networking site.
“Their members will be joining
this discussion group,
which will bring over 400 voices
to the table,” Cole said.
“Additionally, they will participate
in the Meeker Chamber’s
Business Essentials educational
series, via CNCC’s PicTel facilities.”
■ ■ ■
Jane Miller, Rangely
Chamber of Commerce president
and owner of Quality
Carpet and Furnishings, said
last week’s meeting with representatives
of the Meeker
Chamber of Commerce went
well.
“It was a really good meeting,”
Miller said. “There’s going
to be some stuff coming up on
that. We are talking about
merging the two (chambers), so
we’ll see how that goes. But
that could be great for this
county.”
Miller’s daughter, Angie,
was added to the Rangely
board, while Kathy LaNoue
resigned. Phyllis Henley recently
resigned as vice president,
but was not replaced.
“We’re not going to do a
vice president,” Jane Miller
said. “We’ll just have the three
officers, and we elected one
more board member, Angie.”
■ ■ ■
A fire last Thursday night
caused about $300,000 in damage
to White River Electric
Association’s Yankee Gulch distribution
substation, near the
Enterprise gas plant. The fire
started about 8:30 p.m. and was
extinguished about an hour
later. The Meeker Fire
Department responded to the
call. Power to affected customers
was restored by about
11 p.m., using the Black
Sulphur substation. The
Enterprise gas plant was unaffected
by the outage.
“It would appear that the
outage and the fire are the
result of a failed electrical
device within the substation,
known as a voltage regulator,”
said Dick Welle, WREA general
manager. “Repairs will take
several weeks.”
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Rick Heming, general manager
of NC Telecom, said
“things are going well,” as far
as the company’s bankruptcy
reorganization.
“We have a hearing in
Denver (this week), and the
court is expected to confirm the
plan of reorganization,”
Heming said. “After that, we
still need to set a closing date,
draft a final report and a
motion for a final decree.”
Last December, UBET
Wireless of Roosevelt, Utah, a
subsidiary of UBTA-UBET, was
the highest bidder in a bankruptcy
auction to take over
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Watson
ownership of NC Telecom’s
assets, with a winning bid of
$4.15 million.
“The plan provides for multiple
parties to make use of the
fiber assets, and for UBET to
own and manage the remaining
property and telecom operations,”
Heming said. “UBTA-
UBET will also be assuming
both the Rio Blanco and Moffat
County prepaid service agreements,
and will continue to
offer all current services. So, in
the end, things will be about
the same, but with others owning
some of the existing unused
fiber strands. It’s a very good
situation that addresses the
needs of multiple interested
parties and continues to expand
the telecom and data services in
the region.”
■ ■ ■
A groundbreaking ceremony
will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at
the site of the new Meeker
Elementary School, east of the
recreation center. A construction
crew began excavation work
last week.
“It’s exciting,” said Meeker
School Board President Mary
See BURKHEAD page 8A
To review, we have considered
seven of ten biblical principles that
will guide us in maintaining holiness
of life: laying the proper foundation,
keeping our eyes on the
right standard for living, keeping
in mind the end result for which we
are striving, looking at the right example (our Lord
Himself), depending upon God for our walk, seeking
the right company, and seeking out a Christian
friend who can aid us.
Eighth, we develop a holy walk by thinking
about how we will look back on our life as we get
closer to death. We do not wish to be morbid, but
here is a sobering thought indeed. Picture yourself
on your death bed and thereby having the time to
reflect on how you lived, whether it was holy for
God or wholly for yourself. As Paul faced death, he
could honestly write to Timothy: “I have fought a
good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept
the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown
of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,
but unto all them also that love his appearing” (2
Tim. 4:7–8). Since “every one of us shall give
account of himself to God” (Rom. 14:12), we do well
to think about what that account will be as we look
back on our lives.
Ninth, we develop a holy walk by remembering
and renewing our understanding of grace. There is
no grander theme in Scripture than grace. Grace is
our Theology; it produces our salvation, our sanctification,
and our service. Holiness, then, will come as
we remind ourselves constantly of that theme. We
cannot possibly sin when we have grace “on the
brain.” God’s incomprehensible grace will motivate
us to holiness.
Further, therefore, holiness flows from empowering
grace. God has promised that He will furnish us
with power to live holy. As He declared through
Ezekiel, “And I will put my spirit within you, and
cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep
my judgments, and do them” (36:27). A military
leader can lay out the mission for his men and can
adequately train and equip them, but he cannot
give them the strength to fight. That must come
from within. We, therefore, are empowered from
within to live holy, and that power is another gift of
God’s grace. As 2 Peter 1:4 declares, we are “partakers
of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption
that is in the world through lust,” and it is that
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How to Develop a Holy Walk (4)
By Dr. J. D. Watson
Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church
nature that empowers us to be holy as He is holy (1
Pet. 1:15-16).
Tenth and finally, we develop a holy walk by
fortifying ourselves against Satan’s attacks. Satan
will try anything and everything to get you to lay
aside the Breastplate of Righteousness. One way he
does this is by “whispering in your ear,” as it were,
“This holiness thing is keeping you from the pleasures
of life; it’s keeping you from having fun.” Satan
first tempts you with things that are sinful. That
might be sexual sin, lying, cheating, or other forbidden
thing.
More subtly, however, he’ll tempt you with
things that are not sinful in themselves. As we’ve
noted before, bodily appetites are normal, but Satan
tempts us to fulfill them outside of God’s will.
Hunger is not sin, but gluttony is. Thirst is not sin,
but drunkenness is. Sleep isn’t sinful, but laziness is.
Sex is not sinful, but fornication is. Leisure is not
sinful, but living for it is. Business and profit-making
are not sinful, but focusing on it or “cutting corners”
to do so is. The point is that it’s not the using
of such things but the abusing of them that is sin.
Moses stands as a grand testimony and example,
“Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people
of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season”
(Heb. 11:25).
Another way Satan tries to get you to lay aside
the Breastplate of Righteousness is by whispering,
“This holiness thing is really making you look odd to
everybody else; it’s making you unlikable. Come on,
just lighten up a little.” In other words, the temptation
is to compromise. We’re reminded of Aaron and
the golden calf. He didn’t want to rock the boat, so he
chose to appease the people. “Ah, what harm will it
really do,” he might have thought. “After all, we’re
going to dedicate to the Lord” (Ex. 32:5-6).
Yes, to live holy and proclaim holiness invites
criticism; we’ll get accusations that we’re being narrow-minded,
puritanical, intolerant, and legalistic.
But God never blesses tolerance, appeasement, or
compromise. He blesses holiness. What’s more, he
also blesses us “when men shall revile [us], and persecute
[us], and shall say all manner of evil against
[us] falsely, for [His] sake” (Matt. 5:11). As Purtian
William Gurnall well puts it, “God’s blessing is a
good roof over our head to defend us from the
storm of men’s wrath.”
Dear Christian Friend, I again hope you will
keep these articles and read them often. If I may lovingly
encourage you, live holy.

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Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
N E W S
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS FRIDAY AT 4 P.M.
Meeker school board
ready to make offer
BY JEFF BURKHEAD
STAFF WRITER
jeff@theheraldtimes.com
MEEKER — School board
members will hold a special
meeting April 23 to formally
make a job offer for a new superintendent.
“We can’t make an offer until
the 23rd (because of a two-week
waiting period required by state
law),” Superintendent Dan Evig
said. “We’re just kind of on hold
for now. So, that’s where we are.
We can’t really start formal negotiations
until the 23rd.”
The two-week waiting period
is intended to give members of
the public an opportunity to
make comment.
“It’s a 14-day waiting period
after the district names the finalist
or finalists, before they can
hire the person,” said Jennifer
Reeve, assistant executive director
for the Colorado Association
of School Boards. “They can
begin negotiations, but they can’t
make an offer or hire the person
until after the 14-day waiting
period, as required by law. The
purpose is to give the public time
to make comments back to the
district, if they choose to. They
can legally identify their top
choice during the 14-day waiting
period, but they cannot make
that person an offer.”
Last Saturday, school board
members, as well as other school
district and community groups,
interviewed two superintendent
finalists: Doug Pfau, who is the
superintendent at De Beque, and
William Zitterkopf of Scottsbluff,
Neb., who is currently in the
insurance business, but has
school superintendent experience.
“It went really well,” Evig
said. “We had two good interviews.
Basically, all of the groups
had a good chance to talk to the
candidates and give feedback to
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A groundbreaking ceremony for Meeker’s new $18.5 million elementary school, scheduled for completion in 2010, will be at 4 p.m.
Friday at the worksite, east of the Meeker Recreation Center. A construction crew began excavation work last week.
the board.”
On Friday, school board
members and school district personnel
will participate in a
groundbreaking ceremony for
the new 65,000-square-foot
Meeker Elementary School. The
ceremony will take place at 4
p.m. at the site of the new school,
east of the recreation center.
“It is very exciting,” Evig said
of the building project. “(The
groundbreaking) is just kind of a
way to announce formally we’re
moving and we’re going.”
The cost of the building project
is estimated to be $18.5 million,
with construction projected
to take 14 months and to be completed
in June 2010. Workers
began excavation work at the site
last week.
“We’ve added some things to
it, as far as what we’re going to
do with some of the technology,”
Evig said of plans for the new
elementary school building.
“When the bonds are sold,
the terms of the bonds can generate
extra money,” he added,
explaining how the additional
costs will be funded. Initially, the
cost of the elementary school
construction project was estimated
at about $17.5 million.
Evig, who will retire at the
end of June, plans to return for
the opening of the new school.
“I wouldn’t miss it for the
world,” he said. “The board has
already asked (him to attend),
and I will make sure that’s something
I will try to do.”
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MEEKER — The idea that a
road might end up in your backyard
is disconcerting for every
homeowner, and Meeker’s
Second Street residents are no
exception. After many discussions,
with many more to come,
homeowner Anita Peters spoke
to the heart of the issue with her
question for the town board.
“If this does happen, down
the road, what will happen to
my house and property Will I
be compensated” Peters asked.
Mayor Mandi Etheridge was
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quick to reassure Peters — and
other residents with questions
and concerns — that the discussion
concerning the Second
Street expansion is still in its
infancy, and the town will keep
property owners informed
about the discussions to follow.
As part of those ongoing discussions,
the board of trustees
and town staff held a joint workshop
with members of the RE-1
school district board, the Eastern
Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park
and Recreation board and staff,
Rio Blanco County staff and
commissioners in a workshop
prior to the regular April 7
board meeting to “begin discussions
concerning the process to
identify a safe pedestrian/bike
route north of Garfield Street
and the Sulphur Creek Road
area to connect with the proposed
pedestrian/bike route to
serve the new elementary
school.” All four districts own
property or have projects along
the Sulphur Creek corridor.
“We realize that a project of
this magnitude is not simple or
straightforward,” Etheridge
said, in response to further questions
and comments from the
public. “We (the workshop)
came to a consensus that we
need to focus on routes north of
Garfield on Sulphur Creek road
first, before thinking about
expanding south of Garfield.”
The board agreed to pursue
doing a traffic study and survey
to obtain further information.
“We’re not planning, we’re
discussing,” Etheridge added.
“There’s a big difference.”
In other business, Public
Works Superintendent Russell
Overton said the public restrooms
at City Park, which were
closed due to repeated vandalism,
have been repaired and are
“back up and running.” This
time, a security camera has been
installed to monitor activity outside
the restrooms.
The town approved a request
from the Meeker Sanitation
District to waive an excavation
permit fee for a multiple-street
project they have planned.
Based on square footage, the
regular fee would be approximately
$14,000. The town agreed
to bill the district for staff hours
put in by town employees and
waive the difference for the rest
of the fee.
The board adopted revisions
to the Meeker Municipal Code
regarding digital signs along
Highway 13 in the Highway
Commercial zoning district. The
digital sign permit fee is an
additional $50 fee on top of the
current $30 sign permit fee.
“Based on the additional
time necessary for staff to
review specifications, take
measurements, we feel this is a
comparable and fair fee to compensate
the town’s expense,”
said Town Planner Anna Smith.
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8A
Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
N E W S
PMC installs advanced multi-slice CT scanner
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMES
MEEKER — Patients and
physicians at Pioneers Medical
Center can now access the latest
diagnostic imaging technology
for CT (computed tomography)
scanners.
The new CT scanner produces
crisp, detailed images of
the head and body in seconds.
This new equipment will reduce
testing time and improve the
accuracy of the imaging results
— enabling physicians to detect
and treat diseases or injuries better.
“We are excited by the level of
detail the images have,” said Dr.
Branch Bullard, PMC chief of
staff. “The new 16-slice CT scanner
will improve so many aspects
of our patient care,”
The CT system offers a combination
of clinical excellence
and patient safety — with the
biggest benefit being increased
capabilities for early detection.
Additionally, Pioneers Medical
Center has created a CT suite
next to the laboratory. “Installing
the new CT scanner inside the
main hospital facility in the best
interest of our patients,” says
John Kapushion, PMC radiology
manager.
The cost of technology is
always rising. Pioneers Medical
Center would like to thank Rio
Blanco County, CCITF, Freeman
Fairfield Trust, the Bacon Family
Foundation, Caring for Colorado
and the Colorado Department of
Local Affairs for their support
and grant awards. More than
$480,000 were awarded in grants
to offset the cost of the multi-slice
CT scanner and its installation.
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John Kapushion, radiology manager, left, talks about Pioneers Medical Center’s new CT scanner. Pat Hooker, center, county administrator
and member of the PMC Board of Directors, was among those who attended the ribbon cutting April 7.
BURKHEAD from page 5A
Strang.
■ ■ ■
I was picking up a few
things at Nichols Store in
Rangely last weekend, when
Bill Hume, the owner, said,
“Hey, you got it wrong in your
column last week.”
“Uh, oh,” I said. “What
now”
Bill proceeded to read aloud
an excerpt from my column
where I wrote that Rangely
High School senior wrestler
Christian Holcomb finished
fourth at the state tournament,
when he actually placed second.
It turns out Christian works
part time at Nichols Store, and it
just so happened he was the one
who was ringing up the items I
bought.
I promptly apologized to
Christian.
“It’s OK,” he said. “It’s no
big deal.”
Again, my sincere apologies
to Christian, who not only is a
standout wrestler and a silver
medal winner at the state tournament,
but he’s also a very
understanding young man.
Jeff Burkhead is editor of the
Herald Times. You may e-mail
him at jeff@theheraldtimes.com.
Annual rabies
clinic April
25 in Rangely
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Colorado Hunt Club
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Fawn Creek Gallery
First National Bank of the Rockies
Fritzlans Guest Ranch
Gofer Foods
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Ironworks by Mark
JBarUte Outfitters
John Kobald
KT’s Kreations
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McGuire’s Carquest
Meeker Laundry
Meeker Realty
Mesa House Bed& Breakfast
Meeker General Mercantile
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Mountain Valley Bank
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SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMES
RANGELY — The Rangely
Animal Shelter, in conjunction
with the Rangely Police
Department, will again sponsor
its annual rabies clinic.
The event is Saturday, April
25 from 1-4 p.m. (after the
health fair) at Rangely Fire Hall
on East Main Street.
The veterinarians from
Vernal Countryside Clinic will
be administering shots and
microchips.
All shots will be at reduced
prices and microchipping will
be the added feature.
Free town animal licenses
(dogs and cats) will be issued
when accompanied with current
rabies certification.
All animals must be in a carrier
(preferably cats) or on a
lead. All handlers must be able
to keep their animal in control
at all times. Any animals causing
a disturbance will be
removed from the area, for safety
reasons.
The shelter invites anyone
interested in advertising their
business or showing or promoting
their organizations, to
please bring a small table and
there will be a place inside for
you to set up your display.
Examples include groomers,
kennels, animal shelters, 4-H
groups, Girl and Boy Scouts,
etc.—anyone who has something
to do with animals. No
RSVP necessary for the event.
There will be a bake sale so
bring your money; all proceeds
will go to the animal shelter.
For more information, call
629-1314.

The
CNCC Spartan Times
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Rangely, Meeker, Craig, Hayden, and South Routt Service Centers Volume 7, Issue 25
An open letter to our communities
Special to the Spartan Times
John Boyd
The need for community colleges
has never been greater; so rest assured,
Colorado Northwestern Community
College (CNCC) will do everything it
can to address critical workforce training,
economic development, and quality
of life issues in our communities.
Nonetheless, there has been much
discussion and debate about the funding
for Colorado’s higher education. I
am confident that the legislature will do
the very best they can in this difficult
economic environment. At this point,
we will not worry about the economic
and legislative factors that we cannot
control, but rather our focus will center
on those factors we can influence such
as enrollment, marketing, grant writing,
and private sector fundraising.
Whatever the magnitude of the final
budget cuts, as president of Colorado
Northwestern, I can say with confidence
that we will not succumb to apathy or
self-sympathy. Recessions have and
will continue to come and go; CNCC
has and will continue to provide northwestern
Colorado with quality education
opportunities. We will be prudent
with our finances, yet we must also seek
strategic partnerships and additional
financial support for the work we do.
Our vision for growth is designed to
make CNCC a major economic engine
for our communities, both in helping to
create a diverse economy and to assist in
the economic development. With the help
of our local district boards, aggressive
grant writing, state controlled maintenance,
and the generosity of our citizens,
we have made significant investments
in our infrastructure and taken bold
action to address community needs.
Our decision to move forward with
the major gifts campaign is anchored
upon needs identified in our strategic
plan, a feasibility study, and numerous
business and industry forums.
Unfortunately, state funding will continue
to create limitations on our college,
but the mil-levy enables us to
offer a higher quality of service, while
the major gifts campaign is designed to
provide a margin of excellence pursuant
to our expanding mission, intermediate
goals, and vision for the future.
To date, the Community Partners
Building Futures Major Gifts Campaign
has raised over $6.6 million toward our
$8.3 million goal. Right now, the Craig
campus infrastructure build-out is nearing
completion (Phase I). Moreover,
the campaign provided the leverage we
needed to get the $21.3 million early on
from the state for the academic building,
in part, because the college was able to
commit $2.2 million in matching funds.
With ongoing community support, this
long-awaited and necessary project will
be ready to bid in November, 2009.
In addition, we have raised over $2
million so far toward the Craig Career
and Technical Center with less than
$1 million yet to raise. I am confident
that the Craig community, and others
who care about these plans, will invest
their time and dollars, so this facility
can be ready to bid this summer.
As for Rangely, we have now
accepted bids for the W.C. Striegel
Engineering Center, and work will
start shortly on this $1.2 million renovation
project. In addition, we are over
halfway toward our $2 million fundraising
goal for the Wellness Center.
Along with the Community Partners
Building Futures Major Gifts Campaign
projects in Rangely, the college is
involved in a massive and necessary
$6.5 million energy upgrade to provide
our students a more comfortable
academic and living environment. We
have also made significant progress
raising funds for program and scholarship
support in Rangely and Craig and
for necessary service center support
in Hayden, Meeker, and South Routt.
CNCC is and will be here for you and
will continue to offer one of our greatest
resources: Hope. Hope for the high
school student taking classes to transfer
or to learn a job skill. Hope for the
person who is starting out in life and
needs job skills that will allow them to
reach their goals. Hope for the person
who wants to improve their life and
needs to learn new skills so they can
get that promotion or new job. Hope
for the person who needs retraining
because their old job has been eliminated.
Hope for a regional company that
needs a trained and quality workforce.
Hope for the person who yearns to continue
their lifelong learning but cannot
stop life to go off somewhere to school.
Now is not the time to pull back.
Community colleges are needed more
than ever. The nation will eventually
emerge from this economic maelstrom. I
am confident that we will emerge stronger
than ever and that we can accomplish
our vision of growth together.
Jasmine DeFrietas
Reporter
After public and political outcries,
the Joint Budget Committee’s proposal
to cut the higher education
budget by $350 million was rejected
by the State Senate last Thursday .
This move spared a $70 million cut
to community colleges in Colorado.
The long bill would have slashed Colorado
Community College funding from
$142.3 million to $51.4 million, which
would have“further plunge(d) the state
into recession,” according to a release
from Colorado Community College
System President Nancy McCallin.
The long bill was sent back
to the Joint Budget Committee
by a bipartisan group which on
Thursday refused to allow the cuts.
“It is unconscionable to allow these
kinds of cuts to higher education,” said
Senate rejects long bill
Senate President Peter Groff. “After
meeting with leadership on both sides
of the aisle, it was clear that the Joint
Budget Committee had to go back to the
drawing board. The long bill cannot balance
the state’s budget on the backs of
the students, parents and teachers. We
have spent so many months and years
trying to elevate through our educational
policies. This long bill needs to be deliberative
and sensitive to the very serious
needs of higher education in this state.”
This is the first time in history that
the Joint Budget Committee has ever
had a long bill completely rejected.
Instead, the Senate passed a bill
that “would allow the state to acquire
$500 million from the reserves of
Pinnacol Assurance, the entity that
is required to provide workers’ compensation
insurance to businesses if
those businesses so choose and do not
want or cannot get insurance from
any other provider,” said McCallin.
$300 million is proposed to restore higher
education funding , which would leave
community colleges with the initial $30
million cut that was initially proposed.
This does not mean that community
colleges are in the clear, however.
“We remain concerned because this
funding is one-time funding and will not
help in future years,” added McCallin.
Governor Bill Ritter, however, has
asserted that the Stabilization Funds from
the federal stimulus bill will be used to
protect higher education funding for the
current year and the next two fiscal years.
Colorado Northwestern Community
College is already facing 15 percent cuts
due to current state funding cutbacks.
The administration is still developing
plans to cut down on costs at CNCC
in response to the budget shortfall.
Spartans spear Bruins as former pitcher looks on
Photo: DAviD RoBeRts
Student Senate positions now open
Melissa McCarthy
Special to the Spartan Times
Elections for officer positions
of the Student Senate will be
held before the end of the Spring
semester. Look for posters around
campus and at the circulation
desk in the Library for dates.
To apply for all positions, students
must have a minimum GPA of 2.5,
be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
and have completed at least one
semester at CNCC prior to running
for a position. Petitions are in the
Library. Get yours signed and submit
an essay telling us about yourself
and why you think you would be
a good candidate for the position.
These are the positions
that will be up for elections:
president
• Be present at all meetings
• Have an agenda ready for every
weekly meeting
• Attend faculty meetings if asked
to do so
• Receives $600 a semester for
completion of duties
vice president
• Be familiar with the Student
Senate constitution
• Notify all members of any
meeting time changes
• Be an aide to the president
(accompany him or her in faculty
meetings, events, etc.)
• Perform all duties assigned to
them by the president
• Receives $400 a semester for
completion of duties
secretary
• Keep accurate records of all
meetings
• Send and keep file of minutes
from meetings and deliver them
to members (via email)
• Perform all duties assigned by
the president or organization
• Receives $400 a semester for
completion of duties
treasurer
• Keep a complete record of all
receipts and expenditures of the
Student Senate
• Present the current financial
report at every meeting
• Perform all duties assigned by
the president or organization
• Receives $400 a semester for
completion of duties
Photo: sPeCiAl to sPANRtAN tiMes
Former CNCC pitcher Mike Hannah, paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident, watched the Spartans beat Salt Lake last weekend.
CNCC Sports Information
The CNCC baseball team traveled to
Salt Lake recently to play the Salt Lake
Community College (SLCC) Bruins.
While battling snow and rain all day,
the Spartans were able to jump out to
a 5-0 lead with extra base hits from
Tanner Young, Stephen (Pee-Wee)
Rodgers and Chaz Johnson, on top of a
gutty pitching performance by freshmen
Clayton Parks and Travis Del Moral.
However, the Bruins fought
back to make the score 5-4.
That was when CNCC head coach Tom
Cassera called on sophomore pitcher/
shortstop Joel Fernandez to close it out.
Fernandez allowed one hit and struck out
two to secure the victory for the Spartans.
“We could be a force to be reckoned
with come SWAC tournament time,”
stated sophomore Captain Ty Shaw.
On day two of the Salt Lake series, former
Spartan pitcher Mike Hanna was in attendance
and met the entire Spartan team.
Hanna was injured two years ago this
month while diving in the swimming
pool at the Recreation Center. He was
paralyzed from the neck down just two
days after recording his first college win
against the College of Eastern Utah. He
will always be close to assistant coach
Robby Bales’ heart and will always be
involved in the Spartan baseball program.
“No player will wear Mike’s number 44
again at CNCC,” Bales said as the team
presented Mike with an autographed bat
signed by the alumni of CNCC baseball.
“When things aren’t going well, I try to
remind myself and the players of Mike
Hanna and that he would give anything
to walk out to the mound again.”

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What really grinds my gears!
Heather Armstrong, Whitney
Chumacero
1. When you miss a really
important phone call
2. When creepy people stare
at you from across the room
3. When boys treat girls like
a piece of meat
4. When people say “real
men don’t hit women”
when, in fact, they should
say that “people shouldn’t
hit people,” because women
hit too.
5. When your hair tie breaks
6. When people are late or
don’t show up
7. Losing one earring,
throwing the second one
away, and then later finding
the original lost earring
8. Getting stood up
9. Putting all your time and
effort into something, and
then it fails
10. Choking at a restaurant
The Spartan Times Classifieds
NEED TO KNOWS
The Miss Firecracker Contest
A play by Beth Henley
Private Studio Recital
Thursday, April 30th at 7:30
p.m. in the Johnson Building,
room 3 (choir room).
Vocal and piano students
of will perform one or two
pieces each.
11. When boys only hang
out with you because they
think they can get some or
girls whatever
12. When you forget to do
homework and it is due in
10 minutes
Photo: Google
13. When close friends don’t
reply to you
14. That gumballs taste so
good but the flavor goes
away so fast
15. That it hurts when ice
cream touches your teeth
16. When your clothes just
don’t fit like they should and
you want them to
The Spartan Times is a forum dedicated to expressing the various voices of,
first and foremost, the students of CNCC, as well as of staff, faculty, administration,
and community members. The Times encourages a diversity of opinions, believing
that only in an arena open to debate and competing beliefs can be positive change occur.
17. When you count on
someone to do something
very important and they
forget to do it
18. Spider bites
19. When someone embarrasses
you in front of a
crowd of people
20. That there were snow
cones, tie-dying, and a free
concert on Monday and I
had class. It’s not fair to
some kids
21. When random people
call you and ask you weird
questions, then hang up
22. When the Internet freaks
out and you need to check
your mail
23. That Verizon charged me
$260 for a $50 Internet card
24. That Rangely is a mudhole
now
25. That there are still three
weeks of school left
26. That finals are coming
up
totally random facts
7. Mosquitoes have 47 teeth
Whitney Chumacero
Reporter
1. Ants never sleep
2. The human brain is 80% water
3. Every year kids in North
America spend almost half a billion
dollars on chewing gum
4. There are 86,400 seconds in a
day
5. A goldfish has the momory
span of about three seconds
6. Most lipstick is partially made
of fish scales
2 show times: Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, April 22nd
and 23rd
Weiss Colorado Room
7:00 p.m.
Free Admission
A comedy about a small town beauty
pageant in the south. Contains
some mild language.
8. Apples are more effective at
keeping people awake than caffeine
9. No president of the United
States was an only child
10. The average bed is home to
over six billion dust mites
11. Dolphins sleep with one eye
open
12. Fingernails grow nearly four
times faster than toenails
13. A sneeze travels out of your
CNCC Chorale Concert
Tuesday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.
Location to be announced
(Either RHS auditorium
OR First Baptist church on
Sunset Ave)
Free Admission
The choir will be celebrating the
200th birthday anniversary of
Felix Mendelssohn,
including excerpts from Elijah,
among a variety of other great
choral repertoire
mouth at over 100 mph
14. During your lifetime, you will
eat about 60 thousand pounds of
food
15. Maine is the toothpick capitol
of the world
16. Barbie’s measurements if she
were lifesize: 39, 23, 33
17. Elephants are the only animals
that can’t jump
18. Reindeer like to eat bananas
19. In Sweden, there is a SKIthru
McDonald’s
www. funnyfacts.com
4th Annual Photography
Field trip this Saturday,
April 18th to Rifle Falls!
Meet outside the Weiss
Building at CNCC at 1 p.m.
Bring good walking shoes,
cameras, film, and water.
Dinner provided for CNCC
Photography Students, but you
don’t need to be a photography
student to come and have
some fun. We’ll return about 8
or 9 p.m. Any questions, call
Wendy Roberts 675-2130.
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Ask Angel: Something to prove
Angel Mataia
Reporter
For many Spartans, graduation is
only a few weeks away; for others, the
time has come to register for the upcoming
semester. As with every milestone
in life, there are choices to be made. So
is the plight of young adults…decisions,
decisions. Gone are the days of peanut
butter or jelly, Power Rangers or Ninja
Turtles. Times, they are a’changing,
and pressure is felt across the board by
college age youth to be somebody and
make something of themselves. This
week’s edition of Ask Angel goes out to
everyone who’s got something to prove.
Hey Angel--
I’m a freshman this year at CNCC,
and so far I haven’t been doing well in
any of my classes. In fact, I’m either
barely passing or completely failing
all of them. I’m thinking that maybe
college isn’t for me; that it might be
better for me enter the workforce
instead. I do enjoy the student life
on the campus, but academically,
I feel like I’m wasting money and
time. Should I stay or should I go
Thanks,
Discouraged
Dear Discouraged,
Only you are qualified to make decisions
for the direction of your life.
Ultimately, the decision of staying or
going is up to you. Fortunately, the more
informed the decision, the better, and if I
can offer you anything, it’s information.
The last thing you need to be is discouraged.
College is a tough transition
to make for anyone, so please don’t feel
isolated in this aspect of your education.
Like any undertaking, you just need the
right resources. If you feel like college is
something you want to stick with, there
are many tools that students can use
to better their academic performance.
Make time in your schedule to check
out the Learning Center. They offer
tutoring and can help with anything
from homework to prepping for finals.
Though the semester is coming to a
close, don’t despair! Contrary to popular
belief, your instructors don’t have it
in for you. The last thing your instructors
hope for is that you don’t succeed.
Talking with your instructor will establish
communication and show that you
are putting forth effort to change your
ways--though a last ditch effort it may
be so late in the semester--an effort it is
nonetheless. Your teachers will appreciate
you coming to them, and will most
likely come up with a plan with you to
get the most points towards your grade as
possible. It isn’t in falling down that you
forfeit progression, but in staying down.
Set up a meeting with the Counseling
Center in the Johnson Building. They
can work with you on aspects of time
management, on prioritizing, and on
setting up a better schedule for you
next fall. Maybe a smaller workload
would keep you from feeling overwhelmed,
or keeping a full schedule
but spreading it throughout the week.
If, after you’ve weighed your options
for college and still decide on entering
the workforce, try looking into
vocational training. With the economy
in such bad shape, jobs are at a minimum
and in order to be successful,
you need to bring more to the table.
Again, the Counseling Center can help.
The Counseling Center will direct you
towards vocational programs available
through CNCC, as well as introducing
you to some other resources
you may not already be aware of.
Education in any aspect is a benefit
in your life. Don’t underestimate it and
know that with any goal there needs to
be, on your part, the determination and
effort to accomplish it. Make the most
out of either opportunity and good luck!
Dear Angel,
This year will be my freshman year
in college. All throughout high school
I played softball, basketball and volleyball
and really had fun doing it.
I received Governor’s recognition
for my academic performance and a
Coach’s Award for sportsmanship.
Entering college has been a completely
different experience for me.
In the summer before starting college,
I watched a softball practice at
the school I wanted to attend. To be
honest, while I watched them play
I began to be intimidated by what I
saw. I felt , and still feel, that I don’t
have what it takes to play college
sports and still maintain my grades.
Currently I am just a student, not
an athlete, and feel without sports a
part of me is missing, and so I don’t
have a reason to keep my grades up.
What can I do to get my inspiration
back How can I get my drive
back Any suggestion would help.
Sincerely,
Lost
Dear Lost,
Nobody told you that you didn’t have
what it takes. It seems that there is
nothing holding you back; accept yourself.
How do you know that you don’t
have what it takes when you don’t
give what you ‘ve got My suggestion
is, join softball. You’ll always succeed
if you’re doing something you love.
Check in next week to ASK ANGEL!
Don’t forget to submit questions to
Spartanadvice@yahoo.com as well as any
comments, advice of your own, or follow
ups to any questions read in this edition
of the advice column with Angel Mataia.
Remember, if all else fails, ASK ANGEL.
If you don’t know… now you know.
Obama: Just an average Joe
Darnell Thompson
Reporter
Leno: Now, are they going to put a
basketball -- I imagine the bowling
alley has been just burned and closed
down.
Pres. Obama: No, no. I have been
practicing all -- (laughter.)
Leno: Really Really
Pres. Obama: I bowled a 129.
(Laughter and applause.)
Leno: No, that’s very good. Yes. That’s
very good, Mr. President.
Pres. Obama: It’s like -- it was like
Special Olympics, or something.
(Laughter.)
This comment was said by President
Obama Thursday, March 19 on
the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Obama made history by being
the first sitting U.S. President to
appear on the Tonight Show. Over
eighty million viewers tuned in.
The joke was kind of funny, I thought,
and from the sound of it, so did the audience
and Jay Leno. But the media and
other people took it way out of context;
it was a joke, people. I think people
are just looking for something bad to
say about the new President. Now you
can say he’s the President, he’s not supposed
to say things like that, but why
is that I think he is just like me, you
and the next person who makes jokes.
If he can’t make little jokes like
that, then we all have to stop it.
There are movies making fun of the
Special Olympics. Like the movie “The
Ringer,” starring Johnny Knoxville:
the movie got great reviews and people
were told by the producers of the
movie, the Farrelly brothers, that it was
not made to make fun of the Special
Olympic athletes. But come on, a movie
that is under the category of comedy,
and also that was produced by the
Farrelly brothers That spells joke all
around. And yet Obama can’t say something
as little as what he said. It didn’t
hurt anybody but the Obama haters.
“Excuse me, is your refrigerator
running Because if it is, it probably
runs like you - very homosexually.”
This is a controversial quote from
the hit animated series “The Family
Guy,” which we all love to watch. Now
to many, this quote may be funny and
may not seem bad, but a lot of homosexuals
didn’t think so. Some boycotted
the show, as did other organizations
for other quotes and comments on
the show. I love “The Family Guy” as
much as the next person, but it seems
like it’s ok for things like this to be
said if it’s not someone “important.”
You know what grinds my gears When
people put others like famous people on
a pedestal and make them seem different
than us common folks. But this is not
about “Family Guy” and “The Ringer.”
It’s about people knowing that Obama
is just like us and he is going to make
silly jokes and honest mistakes like that.
So people, when he does something
you don’t like, stop bringing this back up.
“I think Obama was joking around
with Leno, and it should not have been
made into such a big deal. It was impulsive,
and he called the organization to
apologize the next day before the show
aired. It’s over, drop it, and now let’s go
after the pirates.” said Andréa Krassner.
Photo: www.whitehouse.gov
President Obama is seen by many as an untouchable man when, in all actuality, he is just
like you and me.
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news/feature
Beating the weekend weather blues
Whitney Chumacero
Reporter
Students right now really have a case of
spring fever and are itching to be outside.
The weather has been absolutely beautiful
during the week, and then the weather
man spoils students’ fun by announcing
another stormy weekend. The bad news
ruins most people’s weekends because
they have outdoor events planned.
But wait a minute; there are plenty of fun
and entertaining activities to do with your
friend or roommate while it is raining or,
like last weekend, blizzarding outside.
Most probably don’t want to be cooped
up inside, but there just aren’t that
many fun things to do outside while the
wind is blowing, the rain is pouring,
or the flakes are falling. Not to mention
that cold weather plus you being
outside could very well make you sick.
Anyways, fun activities are available
inside the dorms, so you just
have to dig deep to find them.
The most likely thing to do while stuck
inside would be to play Nintendo, Xbox,
or PS3. But don’t play all alone. Get a
group of friends together and make it
a competition, or start some bets. So
many fun games are out there to play
with a big or small group of friends.
Some very fun games to play with
friends would be Mario Cart, Carnival
Games, and Wii Sports. These games
are all so fun because they are lifelike
and are best when at least two people are
involved. The more people that join in
the game, the more exciting the games
become. Teams develop, and the sport
or activity becomes more competitive.
“I like the Wii because it makes you get
off the couch to play,” says sophomore
General Education studies major Donna
Look. “Plus, I like to play with multiple
players because it can get pretty crazy
and exciting (you have to watch out
for other people swinging their arms).”
Other PS3 or Xbox games are also
fun. Tons of boys and some girls like
the games Call of Duty or Halo. These
games have a headpiece so you can be
online and chat with your friends while
blowing up other people from around the
world. The games are really fun because
you can be hundreds of miles away from
your friends and still chat with them.
Not to mention that you get to play one
of your favorite games at the same time.
And lastly is probably one of the most
recognized games these days: Rock
Band. This would be another great game
to play with a group of friends. Here is
where the fun little bets could come
into play. For example, one group could
bet that they will get a better score on
a song, and if they win, they get a free
case of a favorite soda or a sub sandwich,
compliments of the losers Betting
really shakes the average gaming up by
keeping it fun and interesting because it
adds a little food or drink into the mix.
Ok, so what if you’re not into all that
Nintendo stuff Well, there are always
those good old fashioned board games
you used to play as a kid. Just think
about how much fun you used to have
playing Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue,
or Twister. Playing these games with
your friends and roommates while sipping
on hot chocolate is bound to make
memories. Plus, you get to be toasty
warm wrapped inside a blanket while
watching the rain fall and playing a
classic game with your closest buddies.
All these great things bundled
into one activity may just remind you of
home, and that’s not a bad thought since
summer break is right around the corner.
And you can’t forget about a movie
night. Ross Commons has a great area
to pop in a movie and snuggle up on
Where does the money go
Michelle Snowden
Reporter
The economy is slow, jobs are few and
far between, and your wallet is empty.
Many people locally, nationally, and globally
are pinching for pennies in this time
of economic distress, and being a college
student does not make things any easier.
As most know, the cost of college
tuition can easily clear out savings
accounts, leaving students with a small
amount of money. And after buying gas,
snacks, and toiletries, many are left with
no money for weekend get-a-ways. So
what is one to do The answer is budget!
Sales, promotions, and freebies are all
around; the trick is finding them. When
you go to the grocery store, shop from
coupons, buy the store brands. There is
no need to buy the most expensive food
just because it’s a brand; in fact, the
grocery story brand is usually just as
good tasting and a fair amount cheaper.
In addition, limit what you buy to
what you really need. Of course, living
in a small town where everything is
overpriced definitely does not help.
In fact, if you are planning on buying
a lot at the grocery store, in most
cases it may be cheaper to take a trip
to Vernal. The money you will save
by shopping at Wal-Mart will supersede
the amount spent on gas just by
finding a few friends who also have
shopping needs and piling into a car.
Another way to save money is by eating
in. Sure, the Cafeteria food gets old after
a little while, but the meals are reasonably
priced. The restaurants in Rangely
will drain your wallet fairly quickly, so
limit the amount of times you eat out in a
month. If you are dying to eat food other
than the Cafeteria food and cannot afford
to eat in town, eat in the Bronco Café.
It is fairly cheap food that tastes great
If you want to buy something for yourself,
say new electronics, look online.
A fair number of stores sell the same
products online for a cheaper price. If
the price is still cheaper after the cost of
shipping and handling, it will be worth
the wait to receive something in the mail.
At the beginning of each semester,
remember to look around for deals on
books. Buying books at the Bookstore
can easily add up to a few hundred dollars.
Look around on websites to find
the same books for a fraction of the
price. Many books can be found at half.
com, amazon.com, and craigslist.com.
Another idea is to look into secondhand
stores or to buy books from other students.
One main reason students are short
on cash is because of excessive spending
on the weekends. After being in classes
all week, the last thing students want to
do is stick around in Rangely. Taking a
day trip to a bigger town can be a great
way to spend the weekend. It can also
quickly add up with the price of gas and
the price of activities you choose to do
while there. The town of Rangely may
have nothing to do, but it is blessed with
the great outdoors. Now that the weather
is warming up, there are many things to
do outside. It is popular to spend a day at
Kenney Reservoir fishing, boating, and
jumping off the cliffs. There are also
numerous places within close range to
go camping, hiking, or rock climbing.
Budgeting is an art that takes time
to learn. Keep to the basics and you
will soon have some money in your
pocket. Always remember to keep
track of how much money you have
and how you spend your money.
some comfy couches with a few amigos.
Invite the whole hall to get everyone
involved. Make some popcorn; get a
blanket, and then you will be good to
go for at least an hour and a half. Scary
and funny flicks are always the best
way to go because either the rain makes
it spookier outside, or the weather is so
depressing, you just need a good laugh.
Either way, it’s a blast to laugh out loud
at the movie “Dumb and Dumber” or
be creeped out by the movie “Scream.”
Another great but not so healthy thing
to do when the weather is cruddy is eat.
Some may think, “Well, there’s nothing
better to do, so I might as well eat.” Even
though it’s cold outside already, sometimes
you just get a hankering for ice
cream. Kum & Go has a great selection
of ice cream bars, cones, and the best of
the best, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream pints.
Grabbing an icy treat and a couple of
friends and watching “Maury” really isn’t
that bad. It’s a lot better when you have
at least a roommate to enjoy paternity
tests or watch cheating boyfriends with.
All in all, rainy days really do spoil
a weekend plan, but sometimes you
just have to deal with them. Of course
they are no fun, but you can’t just
sleep the day away or be locked up in
your dorm by yourself. Get with your
friends and make the best out of it by
playing some games, watching movies,
or just being silly or messing around.
Photo: JoleNe ARMstRoNG
The Wii console is a great way to be entertained on a rainy day. Not only does it provide fun, but with the Wii Fit board, it allows exercise
indoors.
Cheap eats and fun treats in Winter Park
Jill Claunch
Reporter
It’s that time of year, Spartans!
That’s right, it’s spring!
Knowing that it is indeed spring,
more students are wanting to venture
out and explore Colorado.
For a cheap good one-weekend getaway,
a student could go to Winter Park.
It’s a perfect small mountain town full of
exciting things to do! One could enjoy a
bright day on the slopes or a perfect afternoon
on the tubing hill. A vast number
of outdoor activities can be done here.
Last weekend, I took a small
vacation to Winter Park. This
was a cheap yet fun little trip.
I left on Thursday after my classes
and took a friend with me. We dropped
our stuff off at the condo we were staying
at and then went straight into a
nearby town, Grand Lake, to grab a
bite to eat at Pancho & Lefty’s. This
is a nice Mexican food restaurant that
has a variety of well priced food. I
strongly recommend the chimichanga.
After eating our huge dinner, we
Students are quickly finding out that, with a bad economy, the money is just slipping through their fingers.
stopped by the local movie rental
store, located inside the bowling
alley at Grand Lake, to snag a good
flick and then headed to the condo
to enjoy our over-indulged evening.
The next morning we woke up,
made breakfast and were off again.
This time, we were heading off to
Winter Park Ski Resort. With special
internet coupons, we were both
able to ski for the day for only $80.
Now since we are both broke college
students, we stopped by the local grocery
store, where we bought some lunch meat
and bread, along with something to drink.
We had really enjoyed our day on the
slopes and headed back to the condo.
Later that evening, we drove to another
nearby mountain town called Granby.
Here we enjoyed a delicious Chinese
dinner at the Pearl Dragon. Dinner here
is served family style. We shared one
dinner, which only cost around $12.
We then went back into Grand Lake,
where we showed off our bowling skills
for only $1 shoe rentals and games.
After that, we went back to the
condo where we hopped into the
hot tub and then headed off to bed.
The next morning, we again made
Photo: MiChelle sNowDeN
ourselves breakfast. We headed back
into Winter Park where we enjoyed
a day of shopping on the main street.
There were several little stores and
fun candy shops all along the street.
For lunch, we stopped at Pizza Hut, where
we had a lunch buffet for only $6 each.
Then we headed back to Rangely.
It’s springtime and definitely time to
take a few weekend vacations! So get
out there and explore, Spartans!
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entertainment
Pro day workouts a factor in NFL draft picks
Angel Mataia
Reporter
which he threw high and fast, and three racy of his pass completions. The hype
more of his passes were overthrown. surrounding the draft is one thing; the
Though his arm strength is considered actions of a draft prospect are another.
It may not be a clear cut decision to be the stuff of legends, Stafford could Detroit needs to look at themselves just
after all for the owner of the number benefit from more control of his passes, as closely as they look at their draft
one draft pick, the Detroit Lions, after regulating the pass strength at appropriate
times to increase accuracy and Detroit and Stafford should be a decid-
pick this year. Compatibility between
pro day performances by NFL draft
prospects, quarterbacks Mark Sanchez consistency, and depending less on his ing factor in the upcoming draft.
of USC and Matthew Stafford of the arm to compensate for bad decisions. Mark Sanchez excelled at his pro day
University of Georgia. With the draft Accuracy seems to be Stafford’s weak workout in Los Angeles, Cali on April
only a few days away, Detroit has a point, with his completion percentage 2, throwing an impressive 100 passes
critical decision to make between a at 52.7 his freshman year, to 55.7 his during his showcase to a packed house
favorite of the draft, Stafford, and draft sophomore year, and finally 61.4 his of NFL scouts. Sanchez catered to the
underdog, Sanchez. Though plenty of junior year. At the ripe drafting age of scouts’ suggestions and desire for more
hype has been surrounding Stafford, 22 years, Brett Favre, who Stafford is information as he varied from his script.
Sanchez proves to walk quietly and often compared to, was hitting a 64.1 He went above and beyond what many
carry a big stick as his perfect pro completion percentage. Favre’s career quarterbacks usually show during pro
day performance is worth a thousand best came during the 2007 season when day workouts, silencing many of their
words. Detroit would be wise to listen. he averaged a 66.5 completion rate. On doubts about his performance capabilities.
Among those scouts asking
Stafford proved to have a solid performance
at his pro day workout in but on the field, three percent can make for more of Sanchez was the Detroit
paper the difference might be minimal
Athens, Ga. on March 19, throwing or break a game, let alone a season. Lions’ coaching staff members, who
about 50 passes for the 70 NFL scouts Though his completion percentage requested more throws against the
in attendance. The workout was scripted has improved consistently throughout wind and more rollout plays. No doubt,
by Stafford himself and showcased his his college career, this isn’t college ball Detroit’s staff were making a comparison
between Sanchez and Stafford, who
exceptional arm strength. Including a 60- we’re talking about, these are the big
yard pass completion, Stafford was sharp leagues. No underclassman quarterback
has ever been productive in the athletic abilities. Obliging without
had showcased for them these same
on intermediate passes, showing skill in
touch and accuracy in his deeper throws. NFL. If drafted by Detroit, most likely complaint, Sanchez nailed every pass.
Stafford also completed a set of reverse Stafford will be sitting bench-side, picking
up pointers for one to two seasons. pare Sanchez to Stafford, it is obvious
When coaches, scouts and fans com-
rollouts to the left, showing his capability
to complete passes on the move. Should Stafford be put in to play early that Sanchez lacks the same strength
Mike Mayock, commentator for the on in his professional career, Detroit displayed by Stafford, but what he lacks
NFL network said of the young prospect can’t be built in one night. The Lions in arm strength he more than makes
,“A consensus appears to have formed on suffer from a weak offensive line, and up for in precision, position analysis,
Stafford- He is worthy of the No.1 pick.” if they are going to get the most out of and accuracy. His stellar performance
Among some of Stafford’s few mistakes, Stafford, they either need to toughen in the Rose Bowl earlier this year is
three passes were on sideline patterns in up offensively or strengthen the accu-
evidence of passing capability under
Future forecast
pressure. Sanchez is often underestimated
in comparison to Stafford, but
his professional performance would
show that he is just as good, if not that
much better, than the Georgia prospect.
“I thought he killed it,” ESPN analyst
Todd Mcshay says of Sanchez’s
Pro day workout, “He did more today
than any of the other prospects have
done throughout the entire draft.”
Reflecting back on his own performance,
Sanchez said, “My competitive
nature came to the forefront. They
wanted more and I gave it to them.
I tweaked the script, no problem.”
Adding to Mcshay’s positive comments,
Mayock said of the USC quarterback,
“He has the best accuracy of
all the NFL Quarterback prospects.
Of the three, (Stafford, Freeman, and
Sanchez),he (Sanchez) is the safest bet. ”
Tweaking the script is exactly what
is needed of an NFL quarterback, as
illustrated in this year’s Super Bowl.
So is doing more than is necessary or
asked, which Sanchez displayed in his
pro day workout this past month. The
same compatibility that Detroit looks
for in Stafford, they should look for in
Sanchez. Whether the Lions can clean
up their offensive line or not, an accurate
quarterback will be all the difference
in making a play. When the pressure
is on, Sanchez can be counted on
to do the job right if Detroit gives him
the opportunity. Despite Sanchez’s
being a rookie to the league, any
team who drafts him would make a
mistake in underutilizing Sanchez.
An entire season hangs in the balance
for the NFL this weekend as they
make their draft picks, and until then
we’ll just have to wait and see; after
all, the draft is like a box of chocolates,
some choices are better than others.
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Flicks and Features
Vernal, Utah
Cinemas 5
Knowing: 6:50, 8:50
Watchmen: 7:00
12 Rounds: 9:00
Monster vs Aliens: 7:10, 8:45
Fast and the Furious: 6:50, 8:30
Hannah Montana: 7:20, 8:50
Vernal Theater
I Love You, Man: 7:00
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Carmike Cinemas (GJ): $8.00
Cinemas 5 (V): $6.00 A $4.00 C
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A= Adult/C= Child
Grand Junction,
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Hannah Montana: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00,
7:30, 10:00
Adventureland: 1:40, 4:25, 7:50,
10:30
Fast and the Furious*: 1:00, 1:30,
3:40, 4:10, 7:00, 7:35, 10:10
Paul Blart: Mall Cop: 1:35, 7:45
Observe and Report: 12:10, 2:15,
4:40, 7:20, 9:50
I Love You, Man: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15
9:40
Knowing: 12:50, 4:00, 7:05, 10:20
Sunshine Cleaning: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55,
7:55, 10:15
Race to Witch Mountain: 12:35,
2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 10:05
12 Rounds: 4:05, 10:25
The Haunting in Connecticut: 12:05,
2:25, 4:50, 7:10, 7:40, 9:35, 9:55
Carmike 7
Monsters vs Aliens 3D: 1:00, 1:30,
3:15, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 7:45, 9:30,
10:00
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9:45
Duplicity: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45
Taken: 1:30, 4:20, 7:30, 9:40
Dragonball Evolution: 12:30, 1:30,
2:45, 4:00, 5:00, 6:45, 7:15, 9:00,
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Meeker hosts nearly
300 peewee wrestlers
BY BOBBY GUTIERREZ
STAFF WRITER
bobby@theheraldtimes.com
MEEKER — After a one-year hiatus,
the Meeker Pee Wee Wrestling club
hosted the Casey Turner Memorial tournament
last Saturday, featuring more
than 280 wrestlers from around the
region, including more than 45 from
Meeker and more than half placed in
the top four.
Braydon Garcia, Colton Wille, Doak
Mantle and Colt Lewis all won their second
tournament of the season, in their
respective weights. Kesston Hobbs,
Fabian Jones and T.J. Shelton also won
championships. Shelton, who has been
wrestling with the Bad Dogs from Craig
since last fall, won both brackets he was
entered in. Shelton’s younger brother
Jake was a runner-up in the two brackets
he entered.
Cooper Main, Cole Rogers, Sheridan
Harvey, Casey Turner, brothers Tristin
and Jacob Pelloni, Caleb Bradford,
Anthony Holland-Gonzales and Qynton
Larson also finished as runners-up, in
their respective weight classes.
BY KANDICE TORNO
STAFF WRITER
RANGELY — After a tough
loss against Coal Ridge, one of
the top teams in the region, the
Panthers took the field again
Thursday against the visiting
Roaring Fork Rams.
The Panthers are a young
soccer team with 11 underclassmen.
Six sophomores including
Mikayla Shoenfeld, Rosalise
Coombs, Kendall Wilson, Kelsey
Harvey, Rose Peterson and Torie
Slagle, and freshmen Monica
Briggs, Hunter Schaeffer,
Katelyn Carlson, Alexsis Silva
and Haley Enterline.
“It’s been a building year for
the team,” said head coach Kris
Denny, “I have seen a lot of
improvement from all of the
girls especially with how short
our season has been.”
Thursday against Roaring
Fork, the team played tough
defense, allowing just eight
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Liam Deming, Kelton Turner, Jeffery
Cole, Jesus Holland-Gonzales, Kale
Burke, James Amick, Cody Nielsen,
Dillon Frantz and Aaron Cochran all
finished as consolation champs. Zagar
Brown, Eli Newman, Logan Hughes
and brothers Trea and Tannen Kennedy
placed fourth in their brackets.
Zachary Chism, Elijah Deming,
Tevin Pelloni, Kascia Cochran, Logan
Rudkin, Garrett Frantz, Anna Castle,
Austin Purcell, Austin Russell, Joshua
Cochran, Robbie Jensen, Ruger Lewis,
Jacob Henderson, Mat Niemietz, Tony
Collins, Matt Frantz, Jake Rowland and
Anthony Watt all competed, several
winning a match before being eliminated.
Watt helped work a table during the
morning session and entered the afternoon
session with no practice and won
one match before losing two.
Although Meeker’s pee wee season
is over, there are still three optional
youth tournaments local wrestlers can
compete in and the high school
wrestling room will be open every
Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. for
them to practice and prepare.
Lady Panthers’ soccer
downs Roaring Fork 2-1
ERBM Park and Rec
offering beginner
kayaking class
MEEKER — Kayaking is
quickly becoming the sport of
choice for adventure enthusiasts
of all ages.
According to Wikipedia,
kayaking, which became popular
in the 1990s, continues to
increase in popularity.
The ERBM Rec and Park
District is offering a Beginning
Kayak class on Sunday, April 19,
April 26 and May 3 from 2-4
shots against senior goalkeeper
Hillary Hayes.
“Our strength this year is our
defense, they can hold their
own,” commented Denny.
There are only two other seniors,
Heather Wanstedt and
Meagan Piering, and a third if
you count team manager James
Herrera.
The Panthers dominated the
Rams in their own end for much
of the game on Thursday afternoon.
Torie Slagle scored the
first goal of the game, assisted
by Rosalise Coombs. A bit of
senior experience came into play
on the second goal when
Wanstedt set up a perfect corner
kick right to the waiting skull of
Piering, who butted it past the
Roaring Fork goalkeeper.
Rangely won the contest 2-1,
making their conference record
1-3-0 so far this season.
“Our win against Roaring
Fork, I hope, was a big boost for
the girls,” Denny said.
p.m. at the MRC pool.
The class is open to beginning
and intermediate kayakers
who can swim at a minimum
skill level.
The class will emphasize
basic whitewater kayaking skills,
essential equipment and safety.
Cost is $10 per class. Bring
your own kayak or call 878-3403
ext. 217 to make arrangements.
There are class size restrictions.
If you are interested, you
can register by calling 878-3403,
visiting the center at 101 Ute Rd.
or online at www.meekerrec
district.com.
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Devon Rose to represent
state in national showcase
BY JEFF BURKHEAD
jeff@theheraldtimes.com
RANGELY — Devon Rose,
who finished fourth at the state
wrestling tournament, will represent
Colorado in the Brute
KATIE AMICK
Jacob Pelloni is declared a winner during a match at last Saturday’s peewee
wrestling tournament in Meeker. He finished second in his bracket.
Scholastic Showcase.
Rose, a junior at Rangely
High School, will wrestle at 125
pounds, which was the weight
class he competed in during the
recent season.
The news of Rose’s selection
came as a surprise.
“It was quite a shock to us,
because we just found out last
week,” Rose’s father, Dusti, said.
“There was a kid from
Chaparral (High School), who
was selected before him, but he
Colorado Division of Wildlife backed out at the last minute.”
The showcase, sponsored by
2009 Fish Stocking
the National Wrestling Coaches
Association, will be held this
NORTHWEST COLORADO
weekend at York, Pa. The
Water Species Quantity
Colorado entry will be coached
by Miles Van Hee, wrestling
Aldrich Lake #1 Lake Trout 500
coach at Colorado Western
Aldrich Lake #2 Rainbow Trout 1000
Aldrich Lake #3 Rainbow Trout 400
Allen Basin Reservoir Rainbow Trout 10000
Avery Lake Rainbow Trout 45000
Berry Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 400 Panther wrestlers honored
Chatfield Reservoir Colorado River Cutthroat 1000
Crosho Lake
Colorado River Cutthroat 2000
at annual awards banquet
Heart Lake Rainbow Trout 2000
Kenney Reservoir Rainbow Trout 15,000 *
Mahaffey Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 500
RANGELY — The Panther wrestling team held its awards
Middle Miller Creek WD Resistant Rainbow 1000 banquet on March 26.
Pagoda Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 1500
There was a pot luck dinner, a slide show of the season,
Rangely Fishing Pond Rainbow Trout 500
speeches from the captains and awards.
Rio Blanco Lake Bluegill 6000
All Rangely wrestlers received varsity letters. Chance
Rio Blanco Lake Largemouth Bass
1000 Peters, Ryan Petty, Chad Petersen, Blake Wanstedt, Devon
Sleepy Cat Ponds Rainbow Trout 1800 Rose, JC Chumacero, Cole Barlow, Brandon Gray, Travis
Swede Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 400
Witherell, Zakk Wenzel, Ryan Cramer, Logan Osborne,
Vaughn Lake Colorado River Cutthroat 5000 Christian Holcomb, Jake Smith, Keane Raley, Bo Armstrong,
White River #1B Brown Trout 5000 Mike Dillon, Patrick Brown and Kindal Cushman received
White River #2 WD Resistant Rainbow 20000 their letters. Managers were Rachael Drake and Charlie
White River #2 Brown Trout 20000 Gordon.
Several awards were presented including awards for team
captains JC Chumacero, Travis Witherell and Christian
replenish and hopefully jump necessary.
Holcomb; rookie of the year Chance Peters and Kindal
start the dwindling wild population
in the lakes. DOW will be fishing licenses sold each year in
There are more than 650,000
Cushman; most improved wrestler Ryan Cramer and Bo
Armstrong; Panther pride award Mike Dillon; outstanding
evaluating that plant this year to Colorado.
wrestler Christian Holcomb; senior awards Ryan Petty, Ryan
determine if more stocking is
Cramer and Christian Holcomb; All-state Academic Mike
Dillon; and All-state Honorable Mention Christian Holcomb.
The Panther wrestling team awarded Greg and Teri
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Holcomb a plaque for their hard work and support for the
past four years. The team and parents also presented Coach
LeBleu and Coach Shaffer with gifts.
CHAMPIONS of the WEEK
Colorado Divison of Wildlife
to stock 80 million fish in ’09
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMESS
RBC — The Colorado
Division of Wildlife is planning
to stock almost 80 million fish in
2009 in the state. Many of those
are small fish. The goal for 2009
for catchable trout is 3,666,269.
The Division of Wildlife
stocks several types of fish.
Catchable fish (10 inches and
larger) are designed to provide
immediate angling opportunities.
These fish are generally
stocked in waters that are heavily
targeted by the general public.
Sub-catchable fish (4-9 inches)
are smaller fish that are
stocked with the intention of
allowing them to grow in the
water where they are released
and eventually provide some
angling opportunity.
Fingerling fish (less than 4
inches) are placed in waters to
develop longer term fisheries
(though larger fish may accomplish
the same thing).
Larger fish are less susceptible
to predation by bigger fish
and less susceptible to diseases
such as whirling disease.
In 2008, the DOW released
8,000 5-inch and 700 12- to 14-
inch Colorado River cutthroat
trout into Marvine Lakes to
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Rangely’s Devon Rose, a junior, was selected to represent
Colorado at the Brute Scholastic Showcase this weekend in York,
Pa.
STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD TIMES
College in Gunnison, who
selected Rose for the team.
“There are 24 teams, from all
over, New York, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois,” Dusti said. “There’s no
one else from the Meeker,
Rangely area (on the Colorado
team), but there’s a kid from
Grand Junction, and two from
Olathe. Those are the only four
going from the Western Slope.”
Since finding out he was
selected to the Colorado team,
Devon has been working on getting
in shape. Fast.
“He’s been trying to condition
and lose weight,” Dusti
said. “He gets a five-pound
allowance. He’s down around
133. He’s lost a bunch. He was
up to 142.”
Since the state tournament,
Devon last competed at the
Rocky Mountain Nationals on
March 20-22 in Denver.
Asked how Devon did, Dusti
said, “Not very good. He was 1-
2. He was out of shape there,
too.”
Kanden Brady, Senior
Rangely High School
Brady hit a three-run homer Tuesday night in the second game of
a doubleheader, but it wasnʼt enough, as the Panthers dropped
both games against Paonia.
Marki Cook, Senior
Meeker High School
Cook was named the leagueʼs most valuable player. She will also
represent the Lady Cowboys at the all-state tournament in June.
Meekerʼs Hallie Blunt will be one of the coaches.

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Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
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Rangely and Piceance Creek, CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is
reviewing amendments to two certificates of designation (CDs) for
solid waste disposal facilities in Rio Blanco County. The following
disposal facilities consist of oil/water separators and evaporative
impoundments to manage waste generated by oil and gas
exploration:
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Each amendment will encompass all existing facility components
into the CD including those constructed after the original CDs were
issued in 2003 and 2007, respectively.
The department is reviewing the CD amendments for technical
merit, for compliance with the Colorado solid waste regulations and
statute to assure they will not negatively impact human health or the
environment.
The department will provide its findings to the Rio Blanco
County Commissioners, who will approve, approve with conditions
or deny the CD applications.
Public Review:
Regular business hours through
Monday, M ay 18, 2009 at the following locations:
Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment
Hazardous Materials & Waste Mgmt
222 South 6 th Street Room 232
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
970-248-7151
Rio Blanco County Planning Department
Mr. Jeff Madison
317 East Market Street
Meeker, Colorado 81641 970-878-9580
Public Comment: Written comments will be accepted by Bob
Peterson at the state health department office at the address above
by close of business M onday, M ay 18, 2009.
For mor e infor mation contact: Bob Peter son at 970-248-7151,
or Rober t.Peter son@state.co.us
Marki Cook
BY JEFF BURKHEAD
STAFF WRITER
jeff@theheraldtimes.com
MEEKER — Honors continue
to come in for the Lady
Cowboys’ basketball team.
Senior Marki Cook was
named the league’s most valuable
player, while fellow senior
Sydney Cook received the
sportsmanship award. Another
senior, Janae Kindall, was named
to the all-league first team, along
with Sydney Cook.
“I think it’s really neat and so
deserving of a great bunch of
seniors,” said Coach Hallie
Blunt, who guided the Lady
Cowboys to a fourth-place finish
at the state tournament. “She
(Marki Cook) was the top
votegetter, so it was a pretty big
deal. That’s the first time in the
eight seasons that I’ve been
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Senior Megan Ridings and
junior Stacey Fitzgibbons
received all-league honorable
mention.
The awards were announced
at the team’s end-of-season banquet
April 6.
“The parents did such a great
job with the banquet,” Blunt said.
“It was so neat.”
Players received T-shirts and
award patches from the state
tournament, thanks to donations
from attorney Trina Zagar
Brown, The Bakery and Keith
and Cindy Fitzgibbons, Blunt
noted.
Blunt will be one of the coaches
in the all-state tournament in
June, and Marki Cook will be one
of the all-state players.
Kindall will participate in the
all-state volleyball game.
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Weather challenges
Meeker at Glenwood
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MEEKER — The Meeker
Cowboy track team traveled to
Glenwood Springs last
Saturday to compete in the
Demon Invitational. The weather
was as much of a challenge
as the competition. It caused
equipment failure and officials
and athletes were all cold and
wet. The meet went on, and the
tough mountain folks kept battling.
Marki Cook and Kathryn
Doll both qualified for finals in
a field of more than 45 athletes,
Marki brought home the gold
and Kathryn placed fourth in
the event finals. Adia Comeau
ran a strong 400 and freshman
Annie Cook came in 15th in the
800.
Krystal Olson ran the 1,600
and the 3,200 in the cold and
wet on her birthday. One hundred-meter
hurdlers Timbre
Shriver and Mandi Cornelius
placed eighth and 16th; both
also had good showings in the
300-meter hurdles.
The 4x100 relay team of
Marki Cook, Timbre Shriver,
Janae Kindall and Kathryn Doll
placed second behind
Glenwood Springs.
Adrienne Wix, Annie Cook,
Mandi Cornelius and Adia
Comeau placed seventh in the
4x400 relay and the sprint medley
team of Cornelius, Gabie
Goettel, Wix and Comeau took
eighth place.
Meg Nieslanik jumped all
three jumps receiving ninth in
the high jump, 10th in the long
jump, and 13th in the triple
jump.
Gabie Goettel tied for 11th in
the high jump.
Freshman Kathryn Doll took
the gold medal in the long jump
on her final effort, going 15’7”.
Janae Kindall was ninth in the
long jump and threw the discus
for the first time. Freshmen
teammates Kathryn Doll placed
second in the triple jump and
Adrienne Wix was 11th overall.
Chanler May came in 12th in
the shot put and 16th in a field
of 40 in the discus. The girls
team placed fifth place out of 18
schools.
The guy’s team had some
great efforts as well with freshman
Toby Casias having the
10th fastest time out of more
than 50 sprinters in the 100-
meter dash. He topped that
effort with a sixth place in the
200-meter dash running 24.35.
Sophomore Jarod Frantz ran
a great 400 coming in 11th and
the duo of Brock Campbell and
Terrence Casias took third and
fifth respectively in the 800-
meter run.
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Charlie Adams ran his very
first track event in the 300 hurdles
and beat half the field.
Toby Casias, Brock
Campbell, Caleb Ball and
Bubba Mazzola took seventh in
the 4x100 meter relay and Brian
Crowe, Chris Ruckman,
Campbell and Pat Love came in
eighth in the 4x200 meter relay.
Frantz, Toby Casias,
Campbell and Terrence Casias
placed fifth in the 4x400 relay.
In the field events Chris
Ruckman tied for eighth in the
high jump, Terrence Casias long
jumped 17-10 in his first effort
at that event.
Jake Nieslanik triple jumped
more than 38-4 to place sixth.
The Meeker shot put trio of
Johnny Wix, Bubba Mazzola
and Jarrett Waldref threw in the
cold drizzle, but managed some
good distances. Johnny took the
gold with a 46-6 with Mazzola
ranking 10th and Waldref 16th
in a field of more than 50.
Johnny made finals in the
discus placing seventh and
brother Ryan came in 12th.
Caleb Ball placed in the top 15
as well. The guys came in seventh
place out of 18 teams.
The Meeker thinclads will
compete in the Hayden
Invitational today and will host
the Lynn Whiteman
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4/21 @ Union High School - 5pm
4/28 @ Hayden - 2pm, 4pm
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4/22 @ HOME vs. Glenwood - 4pm
4/24 @ Paonia - 2pm Double Header
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5/9 @ Regionals - Alamosa H.S. 10am
5/15-16 @ State - Runyon Complex - Pueblo - 2:3pm
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4/21 @ Rangely Open
4/24 @ Moffat County Invitational
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ON PATROL IN RIO BLANCO COUNTY
Activity for April 3-9
Key:
RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff
MPD-Meeker Police Department
MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue
RAMB-Rangely Ambulance
RFD-Rangely Fire Department
RPD-Rangely Police Department
April 3
RBSO-5:05 a.m.-Accident with property
damage at 21000 County Rd. 5,
Meeker
RPD-7:40 a.m.-Citizen assist at 314 S.
Sunset, Rangely
MPD-8:56 a.m.-Harassment at 500 School
St., Meeker
RBSO-10:48 a.m.-VIN inspection at 555
Main St., Meeker
MPD-12:12 p.m.-VIN inspection at 200 Rim
Rock Dr., Meeker
RPD-12:30 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-12:46 p.m.-Accident with property
damage at 8000 County Rd. 1, Rangely
RAMB-1:05 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 16000
Hwy 64, Rangely
RPD-1:08 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-2:36 p.m.-VIN inspection at 555
Main St., Meeker
RBSO-2:54 p.m.-Traffic hazard at County
Rd. 5 and Hwy 13, Meeker
RPD-3:33 p.m.-Three notices to comply
with codes on Rio Blanco Ave.,
Rangely
RPD-3:44 p.m.-Notice to comply with
codes at 408 S. Birch, Rangely
RBSO-3:53 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 20000
County Rd. 5, Meeker
RBSO-3:54 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 7000
County Rd. 8, Meeker
MPD-4:57 p.m.-VIN inspection at 555 Main
St., Meeker
RPD-6:12 p.m.-Animals running at large at
308 S. White Ave., Rangely
RPD-6:54 p.m.-Harassing communication
at 410 N. White Ave., Rangely
RFD/RAMB-9:20 p.m.-Assist CSP at 34000
Hwy 139, Rangely
RPD-9:24 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 2851
Shale Dr., Rangely
MPD/MVFR-10:07 p.m.-Accident with property
damage at 43000 Hwy 13, Meeker
RPD-10:34 p.m.-Disturbance at 707 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-10:36 p.m.-Assist RPD at 707 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-11:44 p.m.-DUI at 16000 Hwy 64,
Rangely
Traffic Stops: 11 total. RBSO: 10; RPD: 1.
April 4
MPD-12:08 a.m.-Disturbance at Main St.
and 13th St., Meeker
RPD-12:43 a.m.-Citizen assist on 200 block
of E. Main St., Rangely
RBSO-12:56 a.m.-Motorist assist at Hwy
13 and County Rd. 5, Meeker
RBSO-1:16 a.m.-Motorist assist at 33800
Hwy 13, Meeker
RPD-2:34 a.m.-Suspicious incident on 200
block of Jones Ave., Rangely
RBSO-2:56 a.m.-DUI at 783 Hwy 64,
Rangely
MPD-3:29 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 1273
Hill St., Meeker
RPD-3:53 a.m.-Assist RBSO on 700 block
of W. Main St., Rangely
RBSO-8:11 a.m.-Motorist assist at 38000
Hwy 64, Rangely
MPD-9:22 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 767
12th St., Meeker
RBSO-10:24 a.m.-Motorist assist at 71000
Hwy 64, Meeker
RBSO-11:13 a.m.-Assist CSP at 64000
Hwy 64, Meeker
RBSO-11:58 a.m.-Traffic hazard at 35000
Hwy 64, Rangely
MPD-12:37 p.m.-Citizen assist at 1325
Market St., Meeker
RPD-3:28 p.m.-Vandalism at 502 Hilltop,
Rangely
RBSO-5:31 p.m.-Assist CSP at 48000 Hwy
13, Meeker
RPD-7:30 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 500
S. Kennedy Dr., Rangely
RBSO-9:08 p.m.-Assist CSP at Hwy 13
and Hwy 64, Meeker
RPD-10:38 p.m.-Business check at 707 E.
Main St., Rangely
RPD-10:38 p.m.-Noise complaint and drug
paraphernalia at 212 Dakota, Rangely
RBSO-11:51 p.m.-Traffic arrest at 68000
Hwy 64, Meeker
Traffic stops: 12 total. RBSO: 11; RPD: 1.
April 5
RPD-1:37 a.m.-Suspicious incident at
White Ave. and Rodeo Dr., Rangely
RPD-1:57 a.m.-Assist RBSO at 21000 Hwy
64, Rangely
RBSO-2:02 a.m.-Accident with property
damage at 21000 Hwy 64, Rangely
RBSO-2:27 a.m.-Assist RPD at County Rd.
23A and N. White Ave., Rangely
MPD-7:55 a.m.-Civil situation at 555 Main
St., Meeker
RPD-8:08 a.m.-Business check at 2252
Main St., Rangely
RPD-9:39 a.m.-Business check at 609 S.
Stanolind, Rangely
RBSO-11:12 a.m.-Animal call at 15000
Hwy 64, Rangely
RPD-11:20 a.m.-Assist RBSO at 15000
Hwy 64, Rangely
MPD-1:08 p.m.-Civil situation at 1260 Park
Ave., Meeker
RBSO-1:17 p.m.-Civil situation at 1313
County Rd. 46, Rangely
MPD-1:58 p.m.-Motorist assist at 687
Garfield St., Meeker
RPD-2:42 p.m.-Animals running at large at
738 W. Hwy 64, Rangely
RPD-2:46 p.m.-Report of an animal bite at
237 E. Main St., Rangely
MPD-2:59 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 259
Main St., Meeker
RPD-4:06 p.m.-Barking dog complaint at
246 S. Birch, Rangely
MPD-4:31 p.m.-Animal call at 767 12th St.,
Meeker
MPD-4:47 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 1
Fifth St., Meeker
RPD-5:24 p.m.-Complaint of dirt bikes on
River Rd., Rangely
RBSO-5:50 p.m.-Civil situation at 33993
Hwy 64, Rangely
RBSO-5:53 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 7000
County Rd. 8, Meeker
RBSO-7:01 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 38500
Hwy 13, Meeker
MPD-7:11 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 38500 Hwy
13, Meeker
RPD-7:44 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 218 S.
Grand, Rangely
RBSO-8:43 p.m.-Narcotics at 29000 Hwy
13, Meeker
MPD-9:08 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 29000 Hwy
13, Meeker
MPD-9:20 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 388
Ninth St., Meeker
RPD-9:20 p.m.-Harassing communication
reported at 209 E. Main St., Rangely
MPD-10:46 p.m.-Traffic complaint at 100
10th St., Meeker
Traffic stops: 6 total. RBSO: 6.
April 6
RPD-4:59 a.m.-Assist CSP at 17000 Hwy
64, Rangely
MPD-6:43 a.m.-Hit and run accident at 790
10th St., Meeker
RPD-9:23 a.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
MPD-10:55 a.m.-VIN inspection at 265
Cedar St., Meeker
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RPD-10:59 a.m.-Animal impound at 407
1/2 Bronco Rd., Rangely
RBSO-11:38 a.m.-VIN inspection at 431 E.
Market St., Meeker
RBSO-1:06 p.m.-Accident with property
damage at 3200 County Rd. 31,
Meeker
RPD-1:35 p.m.-Vandalism on 200 block of
E. Main St., Rangely
RBSO-2:23 p.m.-Assist CSP at 32000 Hwy
13, Meeker
MPD-2:26 p.m.-VIN inspection at 1267
Garfield St., Meeker
RPD-2:41 p.m.-Four code violations written
in Rangely
RPD-2:54 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-3:25 p.m.-VIN inspection at 35000
Hwy 64, Rangely
RPD-4:37 p.m.-Code violation at 112 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-4:49 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 555
Main St., Meeker
RPD-5:10 p.m.-Fingerprints taken at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
RBSO-5:38 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 5000
County Rd. 65, Rangely
RPD-6:12 p.m.-Suspicious person on the
300 block of Denver, Rangely
RPD-6:32 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 908 Tropic,
Rangely
RBSO-8:55 p.m.-Assist RPD at Hwy 139
and Hwy 64, Rangely
MPD-9:53 p.m.-Animal call at 1045 Lance
Circle, Meeker
Traffic stops: 23 total. RBSO: 23.
April 7
RPD-3:01 a.m.-Business check at 105 W.
Main St., Rangely
MPD-10:23 a.m.-VIN inspection at 757
Garfield St., Meeker
RPD-10:39 a.m.-Animals running at large
on Lake St., Rangely
RPD-10:42 a.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
MPD-11:21 a.m.-Civil situation at 389 Ninth
St., Meeker
MPD-11:59 a.m.-Citizen assist at 369 11th
St., Meeker
MPD-12:09 p.m.-Civil situation at 765 12th
St., Meeker
MPD-12:25 p.m.-Animal call at Fourth St.
and Pine St., Meeker
RBSO-12:53 p.m.-911 hang-up call from
27989 County Rd. 5, Meeker
MPD-1:51 p.m.-Criminal mischief at 485
Market St., Meeker
RPD-3:12 p.m.-Two code violations written
in Rangely
RBSO-5:48 p.m.-Criminal mischief at 1000
County Rd. 2, Rangely
RBSO-9:06 p.m.-Suspicious incident at
14000 Hwy 64, Rangely
RBSO-11:43 p.m.-Animal call at 51000
Hwy 64, Meeker
Traffic stops: 31 total. RBSO: 21; MPD: 6;
RPD: 4.
April 8
MPD-2:01 a.m.-Assault at 285 Sixth St.,
Meeker
RBSO-2:05 a.m.-Assist MPD at 173 First
St., Meeker
MPD-3:05 a.m.-Domestic violence at 173
First St., Meeker
RPD-6:51 a.m.-Citizen assist at Hwy 64
and Hwy 139, Rangely
RPD-8:42 a.m.-Animals running at large on
E. Main St., Rangely
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RBSO-9:27 a.m.-VIN inspection at 555
Main St., Meeker
RBSO-10:07 a.m.-Traffic arrest at 3000
County Rd. 7, Meeker
RPD-12:25 p.m.-Suspicious person on 300
block of S. Stanolind, Rangely
RBSO-12:40 p.m.-VIN inspection at 555
Main St., Meeker
RPD-12:44 p.m.-Assist DOW at 107 S.
Jones Ave., Rangely
RBSO-12:49 p.m.-Assist RPD at 107 S.
Jones Ave., Rangely
MPD-12:55 p.m.-Accident with property
damage at 710 Market St., Meeker
RBSO-2:37 p.m.-Accident with property
damage at 1000 County Rd. 76,
Meeker
RPD-4:20 p.m.-Animal impound at 407 1/2
Bronco Rd., Rangely
RBSO-5:26 p.m.-Traffic complaint at 58000
Hwy 64, Meeker
RBSO/MVFR-11:43 p.m.-Ambulance call at
6000 County Rd. 76, Meeker
Traffic stops: 18 total. RBSO: 15; RPD: 3.
April 9
MPD-1:45 a.m.-Animal call at 43000 Hwy
13, Meeker
MPD-2:13 a.m.-Motorist assist at 200 E.
Market St., Meeker
RPD-2:23 a.m.-Warrant arrest at 738 Bell
St., Rangely
RPD-8:49 a.m.-Two code violations written
on Morrison, Rangely
MPD-9:07 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 700
10th St., Meeker
RPD-1:00 p.m.-Assist RFD at 609 S.
Stanolind, Rangely
RPD-1:21 p.m.-Code violation at 505 Main
St., Rangely
MPD-1:48 p.m.-Motorist assist at 1065
Market St., Meeker
RBSO-2:54 p.m.-Assist CSP at 33000 Hwy
13, Meeker
MPD-3:17 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 310
School St., Meeker
RPD-3:27 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
RPD-3:39 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E.
Main St., Rangely
MPD-5:02 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 985
Eighth St., Meeker
RBSO-5:57 p.m.-Assist CSP at 25000 Hwy
13, Meeker
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Special Meeting
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Central Administration Office
555 Garfield Street
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion/Action: Offer Contract -
Superintendent of Schools
Other
Adjournment
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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.
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
Craig, CO 81625
Phone Number: (970) 824-0257
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
Craig, CO 81625
(970) 824-0257
Publish: April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009
May 7, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
DIVISION 5 WATER COURT-
MARCH 2009 RESUME
2. PURSUANT TO C.R.S., §37-92-302,
AS AMENDED, YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT
THE FOLLOWING PAGES COMPRISE A
RESUME OF THE APPLICATIONS AND
AMENDED APPLICATIONS FILED WITH
THE WATER CLERK FOR WATER DIVISION
5 DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009.
09CW20 RIO BLANCO COUNTY-UNNAMED
TRIBUTARY TO STRAWBERRY CREEK,
TRIBUTARY TO THE WHITE RIVER. Ethel
A. Owens; P.O. Box 168, Meeker, CO
81641. Application for Storage Water
Right. Owens Reservoir- SE1/4SE1/4 of
Sec. 18, T.1N, R.94W. of the 6th P.M. ,
800 ft. from the north sec. line and 2,800
ft. from the west sec. line. Appropriation:
Feb. 25, 2008. Amount: 1.5 acre feet, absolute.
Use: Livestock water. (4 pages)
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU
HAVE until the last day of MAY 2009 to
file with the Water Clerk in quadruplicate
a verified statement of opposition setting
forth facts as to why this application
should not be granted or why it should be
granted in part or on certain conditions. A
copy of such statement of opposition
must also be served upon the applicant or
the applicant's attorney and an affidavit
or certificate of such service shall be
filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed
by Rule 5, CRCP. (Filing Fee: $158.00)
KATHY HALL, Water Clerk, Water Division
5; 109 8th Street, Suite 104 Glenwood
Springs, CO 81601.
Published: April 9, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Workshop
Thursday, April 16 - 9:00 a.m.
Central Administration Office
555 Garfield Street
AGENDA
Construction Planning Workshop
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
RANGELY
READY MIX
CONCRETE
5SK CONCRETE
$135/YARD
675-8300
Fresh • Local
Competitive
RIO BLANCO COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 16, 2009 7:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MEEKER, COLORADO
The tentative agenda as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. Additions/Changes to Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. New Business:
5. Discussion of Work in Development
(Plan, Processes, Standards, etc.) and/or
Administrative Matters:
Conditional Use Permit 09-1 - REDI Services
- the applicant has applied for a CUP
to amend Conditional Use Permit 04-3
and install three storage tanks containing
methanol, methanol/water and diesel located
in T1N, R93W, Sec. 18, off of CR
15.
6. Old Business:
Copies of the application(s), regulation(s)
and/or resolution(s) may be examined in
the office of the Development Department
at the Rio Blanco County Administration
Building, 317 E. Market Street, Meeker,
Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9580
for more information between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Persons needing special accommodations
for the meeting, please call the Development
Department office at (970)
878-9580 giving at least five (5) working
days notice so that adequate accommodations
may be made.
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Meeting
Central Administration Office
555 Garfield
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Action: Approval of the Minutes
Action: Approvals to Substitute Lists
Action: Approval of Contract
Public Input
Action: Set Date and Time for Special
Meeting
Discussion/Action: Building Use Policy
Revisions
Discussion: Budget projections
Executive Session
Discussion/Action: Staffing for Next Year
Information
Other
Adjournment
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF RANGELY
Check Register
March 2009
VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT
AFLAC, Optional Insurance, 703.89
AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN, Cylinder
Rental, 99.46
AMIGO.NET, e-mail services, 91.90
ARAMARK, Uniforms, 215.58
BLUE MOOSE DESIGN, Web Maintenance,
140.00
BRADY, ANN, Council Stipend, 150.00
BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS, WRV Television,
90.62
CADY, BILLY, Expenses, 10.09
CALL MAX INC, Services, 5645.50
CASTO, BRAD, Council Stipend, 100.00
CDL CERTIFIERS, CDL Testing, 175.00
CENTURY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Supplies,
31.71
CENTURYTEL, Telephone Services,
2316.84
CERTIFIED BUSINESS SVC, Supplies,
100.70
CHISM, LOIS, Deposit Refund, 100.00
CIRSA, W/C Prop/Casualty Premiums,
28925.25
COLORADO DEPT OF HEALTH & ENVIR,
Services, 94.50
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REV, Sales
Tax, 3060.00
CONOCO PHILLIPS, Fuel, 253.81
COUNTRYSIDE VET CLINIC, Supplies,
5.00
CSED/CASH PROCESSING, Payroll deduction,
424.95
DANS TIRE SERVICE, Services, 373.75
DAVIS, GARY, Utility Refund, 78.01
DESERT DESIGN CONCRETE, Services,
4050.00
DINOSUAR DIAMOND, Membership,
500.00
DON ROOKS SINCLAIR, Fuel, 42.45
DUCEY'S ELECTRIC, Services, 70.00
EATSON SALES & SERVICE, Supplies,
726.37
EDDY, DAN, Council Stipend, 100.00
ELSTER AMERICAN METER CO, Supplies,
6100.60
EMC PLUMBING & HEATING, Services,
95.10
ENERGY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY, Services,
38.40
EVERGREEN ANALYTICAL, Services,
ORDINANCE NO. 1
Series 2009
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND REENACTING PORTIONS OF THE
MEEKER MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18, CHAPTER 7, MEEKER SIGNS AND
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DEVICES ORDINANCE PERMITTING DIGITAL MESSAGE
DISPLAY SIGNS WITHIN THE TOWN'S HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Town planner received a request from a Town citizen, who was engaged in the construction of a new business
on Market Street (Colorado State Highway 13), that the Town consider a revision to Meeker Municipal Code, Title 18, chapter 7,
Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Ordinance, the "Town Sign Code", permitting the installation of signs including digital
message displays within the Town; and,
WHEREAS, the Town planner informed the Town Board of Trustees, the "Town Board", of the citizen's request and the Town
Board determined to forward the request to the Planning Commission for its consideration of a recommendation to the Town Board
regarding the requested Town Sign Code amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at several regular meetings, discussed the proposed Town Sign Code amendment and
reviewed proposed drafts permitting signs containing a message center display within the Highway Commercial Zone District, this
area provides general commercial enterprises adjacent to Colorado Highway 13, which may enhance the advertising potential of local
businesses located along this heavily traveled Highway corridor; and,
WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission's regular meeting on January 12, 2009 it was determined to schedule the proposed
Town Sign Code amendment for a public hearing on February 9, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 9, 2009, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission at Town Hall, 345
Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, to which hearing public notice was given in the Rio Blanco Herald Times Newspaper, published as
provided by the Meeker Municipal Code and,
WHEREAS, the public was, at such public hearing, given the opportunity to voice its opinion regarding the proposed Town Sign
Code amendment, as described herein above, a presentation was made by the Town staff concerning said proposed legislative matter,
which information was given full consideration by the Planning Commission and, thereafter, it determined to recommend to the
Town Board that the proposed amendment be considered for adoption; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Board discussed the proposed Town Sign Code amendment and the Planning Commission's recommendation
at it regular meeting on February 17, 2009 and it was determined to schedule a public hearing on the matter on March 17, 2009;
and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 17, 2009, at a regular meeting of the Town Board at Town Hall, 345 Market
Street, Meeker, Colorado, to which hearing public notice was given in the Rio Blanco Herald Times Newspaper, published as provided
by the Meeker Municipal Code and,
WHEREAS, the Town Board on the basis of the evidence produced at said public hearing has made the following determinations
of fact:
1. That the proposed amendment of Title 18, chapter 7, as described herein above, has met the requirements of the laws of the State
of Colorado and the ordinances of the Town; and,
2. That the hearing before the Town Board was complete and that all persons had an opportunity to speak; and,
3. That all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted for the Town Board's consideration concerning the proposed amendment
of Title 18, chapter 7, as described herein above
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO:
Section I:
Meeker Municipal Code, Title 18, chapter 7, Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Ordinance, shall be and hereby is
repealed, amended, or reenacted, as provided hereinafter. Furthermore, any portions of the Meeker Municipal Code in conflict with
this amendment of Title 18, chapter 7, Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices Ordinance are hereby repealed. [Any capitalized
words or numbers which are underlined are proposed amendments, which is new material added to the present ordinance, (except
for section numbers and titles, which are part of the present ordinance and will remain unchanged), and any words or numbers
with lines through them are material deleted from the present ordinance.]
Section 18.7.103 Definitions
6.1 "DISSOLVE" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY ACCOMPLISHED
BY VARYING THE LIGHT INTENSITY OR PATTERN, WHERE THE FIRST MESSAGE GRADUALLY APPEARS TO DISSIPATE AND LOSE LE-
GIBILITY SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE GRADUAL APPEARANCE AND LEGIBILITY OF THE SECOND MESSAGE.
6.2 "FADE" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY ACCOMPLISHED BY
VARYING THE LIGHT INTENSITY, WHERE THE FIRST MESSAGE GRADUALLY REDUCES INTENSITY TO THE POINT OF NOT BEING LEG-
IBLE AND THE SUBSEQUENT MESSAGE GRADUALLY INCREASES INTENSITY TO THE POINT OF LEGIBILITY.
10.1 "MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY" MEANS THAT PORTION OF A SIGN WHICH CHANGES ITS ADVERTISING MESSAGE BY ELECTRON-
IC OR DIGITAL PROCESS OR BY REMOTE CONTROL, WHICH USES ROTATING SLATS, MOVING REFLECTIVE DISKS, LIGHT EMITTING
DIODES (LEDS), GLOW CUBES, OR OTHER MEANS OF CHANGEABLE ILLUMINATION.
15.1 "SCROLL" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY WHERE THE MES-
SAGE APPEARS TO MOVE VERTICALLY ACROSS THE DISPLAY SURFACE.
25.1 "TRANSITION" MEANS A VISUAL EFFECT USED ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY TO CHANGE FROM ONE
MESSAGE TO ANOTHER.
25.2 "TRAVEL" MEANS A MODE OF MESSAGE TRANSITION ON A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY WHERE THE MES-
SAGE APPEARS TO MOVE HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE DISPLAY SURFACE.
Section 18.7.104 PROHIBITED SIGNS
(A)(IV) MOVES; FLASHES; BLINKS; CHANGES COLOR; REVOLVES; CHASES; USES MIRRORS OR REFLECTORS; IS ILLUMINATED BY
ANY FLASHING, INTERMITTENT OR MOVING LIGHT OR LIGHTS OR LIGHTS THAT CHANGE COLOR OR INTENSITY; DISPLAYS WHICH
MOVE, EXHIBIT MOTION OR HAVE THE APPEARANCE OR OPTICAL ILLUSION OF MOVEMENT OR HAVE ANY ANIMATED OR MOVING
PARTS; DISPLAYS WHICH CHANGE MESSAGES THROUGH DISSOLVE, SCROLL, OR FADE TRANSITIONS, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOW-
ING: A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY OR A SIGN WITH A TIME OR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
Section 18.7.108 SIGN PERMITS
(C) WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE PLANNER'S RECEIPT OF A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, THE PLANNER SHALL EITHER DETERMINE
THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION IS COMPLETE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER 7 OR DETERMINE IT IS INCOMPLETE AND,
THEREAFTER, SO NOTIFY THE APPLICANT OF SUCH DECISION IN WRITING. IN THE EVENT THE PLANNER DETERMINES THE APPLI-
CATION IS INCOMPLETE, THE APPLICANT SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF THE APPLICATION'S DEFICIENCIES. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICA-
TION SHALL NOT RECEIVE APPROVAL OR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE TOWN. SUBSEQUENT TO THE PLANNER'S DETERMINA-
TION THAT THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, THE PLANNER SHALL REVIEW THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH THE CRITERIA, IN THIS CHAPTER 7, AND MAY APPROVE, DENY, OR APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS THE SIGN PER-
MIT. THE PLANNER SHALL ISSUE THE SIGN PERMIT UPON ITS APPROVAL. THE PLANNER'S SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
AND DETERMINATION TO ISSUE OR DENY THE SIGN PERMIT SHALL BE MADE NO LATER THAN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS OF THE
DATE OF THE PLANNER'S DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS OF THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION.
Section 18.7.110 SIGN STANDARDS BY ZONE DISTRICT
(C) (VIII) (a) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) SHALL APPLY, ON AND AFTER MAY 18, 2009, ONLY IN THE FOLLOW-
ING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE DISTRICT: THE SOUTHERLY HALF OF BLOCKS: 95, 94, 87, 82, 50, 26, 10,
1, 2, 3, 15, 35, AND 56; THE NORTHERLY HALF OF BLOCKS: 86, 83, 51, 27, 28, 11, 12, 13, 14, 34, AND 55; OR ANY OTHER LOT(S)
THEREAFTER DESIGNATED HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE DISTRICT, HAVING A FRONT BUILDING LOT LINE ABUTTING OR IN
COMMON WITH THE COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 13 BOUNDARY LINE.
(b) NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. §18.7.104 (A)(IV), ANY ON-PREMISE SIGN, LOCATED ONLY IN THAT PORTION
OF THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE DISTRICT DESIGNATED IN SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(a), MAY CONTAIN A MESSAGE CENTER
DISPLAY. A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY MAY BE ALLOWED WHICH PRESENTS ITS MESSAGE FOR NO LESS THAN FOUR (4) SEC-
ONDS WITH AN INTERVAL BETWEEN MESSAGES OF NO LESS THAN ONE (1) SECOND BETWEEN DISPLAYS OR PRESENTS ITS MES-
SAGE FOR TEN (10) SECONDS OR GREATER WITH NO INTERVAL BETWEEN DISPLAYS. NO SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER
DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED OR PLACED WITHIN ONE THOUSAND FEET (1000') OF ANOTHER SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CEN-
TER DISPLAY LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STREET. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), A MESSAGE
CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PROHIBITED IN THE TOWN.
(c) IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. §18.7.108, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA SHALL APPLY TO ANY
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A SIGN PROPOSED TO INCLUDE A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY:
(I) PAYMENT OF THE TOWN PERMIT APPLICATION FEE AS ESTABLISHED BY TOWN RESOLUTION;
(II) AS A PART OF ANY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL, CON-
TEMPORANEOUSLY, SUBMIT TO THE TOWN A COPY OF THE SIGN MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS, OPERATOR'S MANUAL, OR
OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION PROVIDING THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CRITERIA, SET-
FORTH IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII);
(III) UPON RECEIPT OF SUCH A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, THE TOWN EMPLOYEE RECEIVING SUCH APPLICATION SHALL NOTE
THE DATE AND TIME OF THE RECEIPT THEREOF ON THE APPLICATION;
(IV) UPON A REVIEW OF THE SIGN APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO M.M.C. 18-7-108(C), IF THE PLANNER DETERMINES THE SUBMIT-
LEGAL NOTICES
312.00
FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY, Payroll deduction,
517.59
FEDERAL EXPRESS, Postage, 23.27
FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, Retirement
funds, 23835.89
FPPA, PD Insurance, 387.80
FRESH EXPRESS, PD Insurance, 121.00
GALLS INCORPORATED, Uniforms, 329.96
GOHR, CLAYTON, Council Stipend/WRV
Refund, 200.00
GOODYEAR WHOLESALE TIRES, Supplies,
384.86
GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, Supplies,
1552.32
GRAND VALLEY IMAGING, Copier maint
agree, 904.09
H&H HYDRAULICS, Supplies, 810.59
HACH, Supplies, 555.43
HANSON INTERNATION OF COLO, Services,
50.13
HERITAGE BUILDING & SUPPLY CTR,
Supplies, 482.64
HUITT, FRANK, Council Stipend, 100.00
LACAL EQUIPMENT, Street Sweeper Supplies,
459.50
LEXRY WIRELESS, Internet Services,
400.00
MOON LAKE ELECTRIC, Electricity,
13134.34
MOUNTAIN STATE TRUCK CENTER, Supplies,
-67.57
MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE & SUPPLY,
Supplies, 217.67
NATIONAL METER & AUTOMATION, Supplies,
1065.94
NC TELECOM, Beanpole svc, 247.50
NEVEREST EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Supplies,
1577.80
NICHOLS STORE, Supplies, 171.33
NT CARQUEST, Supplies, 425.28
TED SIGN APPLICATION TO BE INCOMPLETE, BASED UPON THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER 7, THEN THE SIGN PERMIT APPLI-
CATION SHALL BE REJECTED AND NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE TOWN;
(V) IN THE EVENT, THE PLANNER DETERMINES SUCH SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETE, THE PROCESSING AND CON-
SIDERATION OF SUCH SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION SHALL BE MADE ON A PRIORITY BASIS, TO-WIT: A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION,
SHALL HAVE SENIORITY OVER ANY OTHER SUBMITTED SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION BASED UPON THE DATE AND TIME OF THE
TOWN'S RECEIPT OF THE SUCH SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, AS SHOWN BY THE TOWN'S RECORDS. THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICA-
TION EVIDENCING THE EARLIEST DATE AND TIME OF RECEIPT, AS SHOWN BY THE TOWN RECORDS, SHALL HAVE PRIORITY OVER
ALL SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS. IN THE EVENT THE PLANNER DETERMINES A SIGN PERMIT APPLICA-
TION IS FULL AND COMPLETE AND HAS SENIORITY OVER ANY SUBSEQUENTLY SUBMITTED SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION, AS PRO-
VIDED BY THIS CHAPTER 7, THEN THE PLANNER SHALL CAUSE THE APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED, PROCESSED, AND CONSID-
ERED, AS PROVIDED BY THIS CHAPTER 7; AND,
(VI) IN THE EVENT A TOWN SIGN PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, PURSUANT TO THIS
CHAPTER 7, SUCH SIGN PERMIT SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF
ITS ISSUANCE BY THE PLANNER, AS SHOWN BY THE TOWN RECORDS. IN THE EVENT THE SIGN CONTAINING THE MESSAGE CENTER
DISPLAY IS NOT FULLY AND COMPLETELY INSTALLED AND ERECTED, AS PROVIDED BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
TOWN'S SIGN PERMIT, ON OR BEFORE THE SIGN PERMIT EXPIRATION PERIOD, THEN THE TOWN SIGN PERMIT ISSUED SHALL EX-
PIRE AND SHALL BE NULL, VOID AND OF NO EFFECT; AND THE SIGN CONTAINING THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL NOT BE
INSTALLED OR ERECTED. THE PLANNER SHALL NOTE ON SUCH SIGN PERMIT THE DATE OF EXPIRATION OF SUCH SIGN PERMIT.
(d) A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL ONLY BE UTILIZED AS PART OF A FREESTANDING SIGN AND SHALL
CONFORM TO THE ZONE DISTRICT'S REGULATIONS FOR A FREESTANDING SIGN, CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
CHAPTER 7. NO PORTION OF A SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL PROJECT INTO ANY STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY.
(e) NO MORE THAN ONE (1) MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED ON A LOT, UPON WHICH A USE, BUSINESS, OR
SERVICE IS LOCATED. HOWEVER, NO SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED ON ANY LOT, IN THE EVENT,
THE INSTALLATION OF THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY WILL CAUSE IT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE DISTANCE LIMITATIONS OF
SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(b).
(f) THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA FOR ANY MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL NOT EXCEED FIFTEEN SQUARE FEET (15 SQ./FT.). THE
SIGN STANDARDS OF M.M.C. §18.7.110 (C)(VI) SHALL APPLY TO A SIGN PERMITTED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). ANY SIGN
CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, INCORPORATED AND MADE A PART OF A SINGLE SIGN, SHALL NOT EXCEED SIXTY
SQUARE FEET (60 SQ./FT.). ANY COMBINATION OF SIGNS, INCLUDING A SEPARATE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, SHALL NOT
EXCEED A COMBINED SIGN AREA OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SQUARE FEET (150 SQ./FT.).
(g) A SIGN WITH PARALLEL DISPLAY FACES SHALL NOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE (1) MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FACE ON EITHER
SIGN FACE. NEITHER SIGN FACE SHALL EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA AS SETFORTH IN SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(f).
(h) NO OFF-PREMISES SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED.
(i) ANY ADVERTISING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL ONLY PERTAIN, DIRECTLY, TO THE USE,
BUSINESS, OR SERVICE PROVIDED ON THE LOT UPON WHICH THE SIGN IS LOCATED. THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. §18-7-109(B)
PROVIDING FOR OFF-PREMISES SIGNS IN THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT, SHALL NOT BE INTERPRETED OR CON-
STRUED TO PERMIT OR ALLOW A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY TO ADVERTISE OR DISPLAY A MESSAGE PERTAINING TO ANY OFF-
PREMISE USE, BUSINESS, OR SERVICE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (i), THE MESSAGE CENTER
DISPLAY MAY DISPLAY NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC INTEREST ADVERTISEMENTS, MESSAGES RELATING TO HOLIDAYS RECOGNIZED
BY NATIONAL OR STATE LAW, POLITICAL MESSAGES, OR MESSAGES RELATED TO EVENTS SPONSORED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE
OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, THE MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION OR CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION, FORMED PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL OR STATE LAW.
(j) NO BLINKING, FLICKERING, FLASHING OR ROTATING LIGHT(S), CONTINUOUS SCROLLING OR TRAVELLING MESSAGES OR ANI-
MATED EFFECTS SHALL BE PERMITTED. THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL NOT HAVE ANY MOVING PARTS OR PIECES OR
ANY PARTS OR PIECES THAT HAVE THE APPEARANCE OR OPTICAL ILLUSION OF MOTION.
(k) NO MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED WHICH DISPLAYS TELEVISION QUALITY VIDEO/GRAPHICS OR INTERMIT-
TENT OR FULL-MOTION VIDEO.
(l) ANY CHANGE IN MESSAGE SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THERE IS NO SUDDEN EFFECT THAT MAY DISTRACT
PASSING MOTORISTS AND, THEREFORE, CREATE A HINDRANCE TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
(m) THE INTENSITY OF LIGHT FROM A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL, BY AUTOMATIC SENSOR, DIM IN CONTRAST TO THE
SURROUNDING AMBIENT LIGHT. BETWEEN SUNSET ON ONE DAY AND SUNRISE ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, NO MESSAGE CENTER
DISPLAY SHALL HAVE INTENSITY GREATER THAN TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE SIGN'S MAXIMUM INTENSITY, AS PROVIDED BY
THE SIGN MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
(n) ALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN A MALL OR A BUILDING HAVING A FRONT BUILDING LOT LINE ABUTTING OR IN COMMON WITH
THE COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 13 BOUNDARY LINE, WHICH SERVES ALL USES OR BUSINESSES LOCATED THEREIN, SHALL
SHARE THE TOTAL MAXIMUM SIGN AREA, AS PROVIDED BY SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(f), AND THERE SHALL BE PERMITTED ONLY ONE
(1) MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY TO BE SHARED BY ALL USES OR BUSINESSES LOCATED THEREIN. HOWEVER, NO SIGN WITH A
MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL BE PERMITTED ON ANY LOT, IN THE EVENT, THE INSTALLATION OF THE MESSAGE CENTER DIS-
PLAY WILL CAUSE IT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE DISTANCE LIMITATIONS OF SUBSECTION (C)(VIII)(b).
(o) THE PLACEMENT OF THE PROPOSED MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF M.M.C. TI-
TLE 18, CHAPTER 7, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII).
(p) ANY MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY SHALL HAVE A DEFAULT MODE TO PREVENT THE DISPLAY FROM MALFUNCTIONING IN A
FLASHING OR INTERMITTENT FASHION, AND SHALL FREEZE THE DISPLAY IN ONE STILL POSITION DURING ANY MALFUNCTION.
(q) ANY EXISTING SIGN CONTAINING A TIME AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY, COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.M.C.
§18.7.104(A)(IV), AS OF MAY 18, 2009, SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), IN THE EVENT SUCH
EXISTING SIGN IS TO BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR CONVERTED, IN ANY MANNER, TO A SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER
DISPLAY, AS DEFINED IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). ANY SUCH EXISTING SIGN CONTAINING A TIME AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR CONVERTED, IN ANY MANNER, TO A SIGN WITH A MESSAGE
CENTER DISPLAY, IN THE EVENT THE CHANGE, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, OR CONVERSION CAUSES OR RESULTS IN SUCH EX-
ISTING SIGN NOT COMPLYING WITH ANY PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
(r) ONLY THOSE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR A PROPOSED SIGN CONTAINING A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY OR AN EXISTING
SIGN CONTAINING A TIME AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY, PROPOSED TO BE CHANGED, ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR CONVERTED, IN ANY
MANNER, TO A SIGN WITH A MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY, AS DEFINED IN THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), RECEIVED BY THE TOWN ON
OR AFTER 8:00 A.M. ON MAY 18, 2009, SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE TOWN, PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII). ANY
AND ALL SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO OR CURRENTLY ON FILE WITH THE TOWN OR ANY TOWN SIGNS PERMITS
ISSUED BY THE TOWN, PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. ON MAY 18, 2009, SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED VALID APPLICATIONS OR PERMITS FOR
ANY SIGN AUTHORIZED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII), AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE SENIOR TO ANY OTHER SIGN PER-
MIT APPLICATION, AUTHORIZED BY THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII).
(s) THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) ARE NOT INTENDED TO JEOPARDIZE
THE RECEIPT BY THE STATE OF COLORADO OF ITS FULL SHARE OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS. THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) SHALL
NOT APPLY IF THE TOWN RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO OR ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL AGEN-
CY OR AUTHORITY THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SUBSECTION (C)(VIII) WILL DIRECTLY CAUSE DENIAL OF FEDERAL MONEYS
THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE OR WOULD OTHERWISE BE INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW, BUT ONLY
TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PREVENT DENIAL OF THE MONEYS TO THE STATE OR TO ELIMINATE THE INCONSISTENCY WITH
FEDERAL LAW.
Section II:
It is the intention of the Town Board that each separate provision of Title 18, chapter 7, Meeker Signs and Outdoor Advertising Devices
Ordinance, shall be deemed independent of all other provisions therein. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or any portion thereof is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, each subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or any portion thereof shall be deemed a separate, distinct, independent provision, and such holding shall
not affect, impair, or nullify the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section III:
The Mayor and Town Clerk are hereby directed to execute this Ordinance.
Section IV:
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this Ordinance.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED BY LAW BY A VOTE OF 5 TO 1 OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO, AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF MEEKER ON THE 7th day of
April, 2009.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ATTEST:
By: §LISA COOK, Town Clerk
Publication Date: April 16, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
ORKIN PEST CONTROL, Services, 125.00
PERKINS MOTOR CITY DODGE, 2009
Dodge Truck, 26228.00
PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, Services,
255.00
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BY PHONE,
Postage/Leases, 533.15
POSTMASTER, Postage, 2000.00
PROFESSIONAL TOUCH, Repairs, 229.00
QUILL, Supplies, 732.57
RANGELY AUTO PARTS, Supplies, 524.04
RANGELY COLLISION CENTER, Services,
1620.10
RANGELY HARDWARE, Supplies, 5407.47
RANGELY INSURANCE GROUP, Notary
Policy, 146.25
RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION, Sales
Tax Funding, 14076.23
RANGELY TRASH, Services, 664.00
RANGELY, TOWN OF, Utilities, 12413.85
RIO BLANCO CO ROAD & BRIDGE, Fuel,
1969.55
REED, DONALD, Expenses, 286.84
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES, Supplies,
117.45
RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS, Supplies,
51.85
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Utility Refund,
1121.89
RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES, Advertisements,
572.68
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH PLAN, Health
Insurance, 24666.46
ROMNEY, SHERMAN, Professional Svc,
1361.00
SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, Services,
1748.75
SCOGGINS, MATTHEW, Utility Refund,
85.75
SCOTT SPECIALTY, Services, 9.80
SHROYER, BRENT, Council Stipend,
TOWN OF MEEKER
By: §MANDI ETHERIDGE, Mayor
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100.00
SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Supplies,
369.15
SIMONS PETROLEUM, Fuel, 1977.14
SIMS, TERESA, Judges Fee, 300.00
STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, Supplies,
29.29
STEAMBOAT PILOT & TODAY, Supplies,
13.11
SUMMIT ENERGY, Gas, 163533.26
SYSTEMS COMMUNICATION, Services,
487.00
THOMPSON WEST, Court Supplies,
108.00
TOOLS PLUS INDUSTRIES, Supplies,
686.09
TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUNTN,
Supplies, 279.04
UNCC, Locate Services, 12.32
UNIVERSITY OF CO AT BOULDER, Training,
225.00
URIE, ELAINE, Council Stipend, 100.00
USA BLUEBOOK, Supplies, 910.18
USDA, RURAL DEVELOMENT, Training,
355.00
VANDENBRINK, ALDEN, Mileage, 123.22
VERIZON WIRELESS, Cell phone, 775.01
VIADATA, LP, Services, 1388.00
VISA, Expenses, 2275.45
W.A.R.M., Contribution, 5000.00
WALLACE, KAREN, Utility Refund, 51.32
WALTER GROUP, Services, 5368.93
WEST PAC INDUSTRIES, Supplies,
278.30
WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC, Internet, 49.95
WHITE RIVER MARKET, Supplies, 226.77
WRB REC & PARK DISTRICT, Services,
12.50
TOTAL, 385089.55
Published: April 16, 2009
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C L A S S I F I E D S
LEGAL NOTICES
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MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
April 16, 2009 • 5:00 PM
A Special Board Meeting of the Meeker
Sanitation District will be held at the Office
of the Meeker Sanitation District at
265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado.
1. Call to order
2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
3. Review of Clarifier Mechanism Plans
4. Review of Sewer Main Plans
5. Attorney
6. Board
7. Recess
This agenda is subject to change without
further notice. Agenda is posted at the office
of the Meeker Sanitation District,
265 8th Street.
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
SECTION 00100
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids will be received by
MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT
Hereinafter referred to as Owner, at
265 8th St.
Meeker, CO 81641
until 3:00 p.m., local time, May 1, 2009, for
2009 Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received
will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The Contract provides for:
A. Construction of 4,100 feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, 19 manholes, replacement of
existing service connections, and demolition of 10 manholes.
B. Construction of 400 feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, 1 manhole, replacement of existing
service connections, and demolition of 1 manhole.
C. Construction of 800 feet of sanitary sewer pipeline, 2 manholes, and replacement of
existing service connections, demolition of 2 manholes.
Copies of the Bidding Documents will be available on April 3, 2009 and may be obtained
from St. Joseph's Consulting Engineers, LLC, 7200 S. Alton Way, Suite B130,
Centennial, CO 80112, (303) 346-0720 (hereinafter referred to as Engineer) and the
Meeker Sanitation District, 265 8th St., Meeker, CO 81641 (Owner) upon deposit of
$100.00 per set for drawings and specifications. No partial sets will be issued. Deposits
are non-refundable.
Bidders must be licensed contractors in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders
who are not recorded by the Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents
will not be opened.
Bids will be received on a lump sum basis as described in the Bidding Documents.
Work at the site is expected to be commenced within five (5) days after the Notice to
Proceed. Substantial Completion of the Work is required as specified in the Bid Form.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and
material payment bond guaranteeing faithful performance and payment of all bills and
obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.
A pre-bid meeting will be held at the District Office on April 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. to
discuss the project requirements, and conduct an inspection of the site conditions.
Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present.
No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for
opening Bids.
The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract by sections, to reject any or all
Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein.
By: §Gail Frantz
Office Manager
Publish: April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
RESTART
FORECLOSURE NUMBER 08-08
To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described
Deed of Trust:
Due to publication issues, as per C.R.S. §38-38-705, Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale
No. 08-08 was re-started on 01/21/2009 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee
relating to the Deed of Trust described below:
Original Grantor(s): Tony D. Kinnison
Original Beneficiary: Mers Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee
for American Brokers Conduit
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust: 03/20/2007
County of Recording: Rio Blanco
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 03/26/2007
Reception No.: 288112
Original Principal Balance: $112,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $110,607.68
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: The Holder of the debt secured by the
Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons
including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed
of Trust and Negotiable Instrument.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM-
BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
Township 1 North, Range 102 West of the 6th P.M.
Section 3: A Parcel of land in the NW1/4NE1/4 and the SW1/4NE1/4, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is 998.17 feet South of the North line of Section 3, and
1548.14 feet West of the East line of Section 3,
running thence North 83˚29'West 208.71 feet;
thence South 6˚31' West 208.71 feet;
thence South 83˚29' East 208.71 feet;
thence North 6˚31' East 208.71 feet to the point of beginning, County of Rio Blanco,
State of Colorado.
WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 804 County Road 102, Rangely, CO 81648
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,
05/20/2009, 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: 04/02/2009
Last Publication: 04/30/2009
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: 1/22/2009
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:
Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673, Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291, Stacey L. Aronowitz,
Esq. #36290, Joan Olson, Esq. #28078, Marcy McDermott, Esq #38030
Aronowitz & Ford, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, , Denver, CO 80204 3038131177
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt.
Any information provided may be used for the purpose.
Attorney file number: 6662.01099
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LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
DISBURSEMENTS FOR MARCH 2009
VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, TOTAL
Gross Salaries, $5,982.36
Contract Labor, $100.00
P.E.R.A., Monthly Contributions,
$1,231.86
Colorado Dept. of Revenue, CWT, $138.00
First National Bank of the Rockies, FWT/
Med, $501.42
Centurytel, Phone, Fax, $176.54
Gateway Services, Gas, Oil, Grease,
$174.27
Moon Lake Electric, Electricity, $1,208.25
Colorado Dept of Public Hlth & Env, Water
Test, $18.00
Rangely Trash Service, Trash Service,
$76.00
Herald Times, Disbursements, $36.48
White River Electric, Internet Service,
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$49.95
Carter & Sands P.C., Professional services,
$96.00
Walmart, Bleach, $22.86
Grand Junction Pipe & Supply, Curb &
corp stops, saddle, $206.30
RN Industries Trucking, Pumped water
from leak, $367.50
Quill, Copier, $370.42
Office Depot , Note pads, pens, virus
prot. Mop heads, gloves, $108.20
Neverest Equipment CO, Filter for sewer
machine, $27.91
Colorado State Patrol, Dispatch service,
$3,939.50
Rangely True Value, Flood bulbs, $19.98
Rangely Auto Parts, Filter, spark plugs,
$24.84
Carquest, Belt, idler pulley, wipers,
$66.37
HACH, Battery for Pond Dr., $180.95
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, $15,123.96
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE
Due to a vacancy the Rio Blanco Fire Protection
District Board of Directors is currently
accepting applications from persons
interested in serving on the Board.
An interested person must be an eligible
elector of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection
District and registered to vote in the
State of Colorado. Additionally, an interested
person must be a resident of the
District for not less than thirty days or
the owner of taxable real or personal
property situated within the boundaries of
the District. The term of office will run
through April, 2010, when the next Special
District Election will be held. If you
are interested in filling this vacancy,
please forward a letter of intent to the
District Office at P.O. Box 737, Meeker,
CO 81641, or deliver in person to the District
Office at 236 7th Street, Meeker.
Letters of Interest must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. May 11, 2009.
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
RIO BLANCO COUNTY
2009 BRIDGE PLANK BID
REQUEST FOR BID
PROJECT NAME
2009 BRIDGE PLANK BID. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO
COUNTY is soliciting bids for supplying 6" X 2" 10-GAGE GALVANIZED BRIDGE PLANK.
BID DOCUMENTS
Bid Documents shall be available at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570
Second St., Meeker, CO 81641 on April 9, 2009.
COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
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 Friday, April
17, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the above fax number.
DELIVERY AND PAYMENT
Material shall be delivered by June 8, 2009. Alternate delivery schedules will be considered.
Bid price shall be F.O.B. Meeker, Colorado. Payment shall not be made upon
delivery. The county's regular accounts payable schedule shall be followed.
BID SUBMITTALS
Bids shall have Bidder's name and address and "2009 BRIDGE PLANK" written on the
sealed envelope.
Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2009. No bids shall
be received Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. 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 Monday, April 27, 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.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY
Dated: April 6, 2009
By: Joe Collins, Chairman
Publish: Rio Blanco Herald Times: April 9, 2009 & April 16, 2009
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
A member of the Meeker Library Board
has notified the Town Board of their resignation.
The vacancy will be filled by an
appointment made by the Board of Trustees
at its regular Board Meeting to be
held May 5, 2009. Letters of interest must
be received at Town Hall, 345 Market
Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 no later
than 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 1, 2009.
Qualifications for the 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 878-5344
The Board of Trustees
of the Town of Meeker
Sharon Day
Town Administrator
Publication: April 16 and 23, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF MEEKER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
Town Hall
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Approval of the Previous Minutes
V. Approval of the Monthly Vouchers
VI. Public Participation
VII. New Business
A. Request from GPMCK LLC dba Gary's
Smokehouse for renewal of Hotel & Restaurant
liquor license
B. Request from The Meeker Hotel & Café
LLC dba Meeker Hotel & Café for renewal
of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license
C. Approval of verbiage revisions to
CCOERA, regarding the Town's retirement
plan, revisions requested by CCOERA
D. Decision concerning approving an Energy
Service Company (ESCO) to perform
energy audits and consider performance
contracting for the Town of Meeker and
Rio Blanco County
E. Executive session - Ownership and
construction issues concerning a portion
of Ute Road (the proposed elementary
school access road intersecting with
Sulphur Creek Road).
The executive session is authorized pursuant
to the following statutory sections,
which apply to the above topics. CRS
section 26-4-402(4)(b) - "Conferences with
an attorney for the local public body for
the purposes of receiving legal advice on
specific legal questions." and section 26-
4-402(4)(e) - "Determining positions relative
to matters that may be subject to negotiations;
developing strategy for negotiations;
and instructing negotiators"
F. Discussion concerning traffic study including
Ute Road and determining connecting
safe routes for bike and pedestrian
traffic to the new elementary school
G. Approval of mandated Red Flag policy
VIII. Mayor's reports
IX. Town Manager's Reports
X. Town Attorney's Report
XI. Other Council Business
XII. Adjournment
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TOWN OF MEEKER
March 31, 2009
GENERAL FUND
J Amick, Salary, $3,122.80
C Colflesh, Salary, $1,128.48
L Cook, Salary, $1,613.49
V Crawford, Salary, $245.65
T Creedon, Salary, $2,619.61
S Day, Salary, $2,115.36
M Etheridge, Salary - Trustee, $70.00
R Gerloff, Salary - Trustee, $50.00
D Glasscock, Salary, $1,775.00
K Gould, Salary, $292.37
LEGAL NOTICES
R Halandras, Salary - Trustee, $50.00
D Henderson, Salary, $1,596.95
R Hervey, Salary, $4,073.09
D Massey, Salary, $2,405.02
J McNay, Salary, $848.75
S Merriam, Salary, $1,423.16
C Mills, Salary - Trustee, $50.00
J Muxlow, Salary, $2,711.70
R Niemi, Salary, $1,152.80
R Omer, Salary, $50.00
R Overton, Salary, $2,541.74
C Padilla, Salary, $2,104.71
K Sizemore, Salary, $1,566.24
S Smith, Salary, $3,201.05
J Strate, Salary - Trustee, $50.00
K Waldref, Salary - Trustee, $50.00
M Washburn, Salary, $2,552.47
L Whalin, Salary, $601.43
T Willey, Salary, $291.81
CCOERA, Employee Retirement - Police
Dept., $1,813.16
CCOERA, Employee Retirement,
$5,731.38
Conseco Health Insurance Company,
Cancer Insurance, $427.15
Credit Union of Colorado, Employee Savings,
$465.00
First National Bank of the Rockies, Federal
Withholding, $4,959.64
First National Bank of the Rockies, State
Withholding, $1,871.00
First National Bank of the Rockies, Medicare
Withholding, $1,631.70
First National Bank of the Rockies, Social
Security Withholding, $4,901.82
Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Health,
Dental & Vision Insurance, $13,808.86
Samuelson's True Value, Employee Pmt.,
$771.61
Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D
Insurance, $1,148.24
Petty Cash, Recording Fees, Postage,
$46.68
Credit Union of Colorado, Training Registr.,
Meals, Lodging; Digital Rec.,
$1,318.24
Alsco, March Uniforms, $32.15
Atmos, March Natural Gas, $2,263.42
Axis Steel, Fence & Gate - Town Shop,
$985.00
Besseghini, Sandra, Reimburse Mileage -
4 Dogs to Glenwood, $59.20
Bratton Window & Door, Repair Garage
Door, $1,073.34
CACP, Yearly Membership, $150.00
CMRS, Reimburse Postage Meter,
$174.72
Colo. State Treasurer, 1st. Qtr. Unemployment
Tax, $357.45
D & T Repair, 4 New Tires, Mount & Bal.,
Disposal PD 5, $674.36
DC Lock, Lock Set - Town Shop, $60.00
Grand Jct.Sentinel, PD Officer Advertisement,
$693.50
Grand Valley Imaging, Copier Maintenance,
$57.09
J P Cooke Co., Dog License Receipt
Books, $19.98
Jean's Printing, Envelopes, $67.05
Jean's Printing, Vehicle Impound Ticket
Books/PD, $109.13
JSC, Inc., Establish Meeker Elevation
Point, $1,150.00
McGuire Auto Parts, Tachometer, Seat
Covers, Rags, Clamp, $253.88
Meeker High School, Alternative Activity
Grant/BAG, $2,500.00
MGM, Fence Materials for Ute Park, Safety
Boots, $1,886.49
Moore Pet Doors, Security Boss Insulated
Doors - Dog Shelter, $1,046.80
Northwest Auto, Soap Stone, $2.30
Northwest Auto, Oxygen - Welding Truck,
$17.57
Pearson Communications, Radio for New
Plow Truck, $454.00
Peterson, Faye, CET Confidential/BAG,
$240.00
Police Law Enforcement Magazine, Subscription
Renewal/PD, $35.00
Qwest, March Phone Svc., $621.65
RBC Fleet Management, March Fuel,
$868.05
Redi Service, Trash Service, $301.00
RHOMAR Ind. Inc., Lubra Seal, $269.53
Rocky Mtn. Auto, Slider Rear Window,
Seat Covers, $186.93
Samuelson's True Value, Fence Materials,
Park Restroom Supplies, $5,319.73
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on
Monday, April 20, 2009, at the County Annex Building, Rangely, Colorado.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
10:30 a.m. Board of County Commissioners
a. Changes or additions to the agenda
b. Consideration of the minutes of April 13, 2009
c. Other
10:35 a.m. Bid Awards:
a. 2009 RBC 122 Gravel Project
b. Fleet Trailers
10:40 a.m. Contract Awards
a. 2009 RBC 122 Gravel Project
b. 2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant
10:45 a.m. Road & Bridge - Dave Morlan
a. Monthly Update
11:00 a.m. Public Comment
11:05 a.m. County Commissioners Updates
11:15 a.m. Hearings: Planning
a. Rezoning/ Minor Subdivision
Rezoning 08-14/Minor Subdivision 08-11 - Shell Frontier Oil & Gas - the applicants are
proposing to subdivide an approximate 40-acre parcel into two lots, Lot 1 being 5 acres
and Lot 2 will be 35.23 acres. Lot 1 will be rezoned to Rural Residential and Lot 2
will remain zoned Agriculture. This development is located in T1N, R103W, Sec. 11 &
12, 6th P.M., off of CR 102.
Rezoning 09-1 - Jamie Brasfield - the applicant is proposing to rezone an approximate
3.78 acre parcel from Ag to Rural Residential for construction of a single family home
and outbuildings, located in T1N, R102W, Section 8, off of CR 2.
Conditional Use Permit 09-2 - Jon Hill or Jennifer Hill - The applicants are requesting a
conditional use permit to add an additional residence on their approximate 2,745-acre
ranch, located in T2S, R103W, Section 20, 6th P.M., off of CR 23.
Dalbo Holdings/RNI Produced Water Disposal Facility located at T2N, R102W, Sections
15 and 16, permitted in October 2003 by Special Use Permit 03-06, is seeking an
amendment to their Certificate of Designation with a hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners at their Regular Rangely meeting on April 20, 2009.
c. Special Use Permit
Northwest Pipeline GP - 09-5 - Continued from April 13, 2009 - The applicant has applied
for a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of the Colorado Hub
Connection pipeline. The pipeline consists of 26.42 miles of 24 inch diameter buried
pipeline that will run east to west from the Enterprise Gas Plant to the Colorado Hub
Pipeline along Highway 139. Additionally, there will be above ground control and
maintenance facilities at each end of the pipeline
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: April 16, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
State Industrial Products, TEF Lubricant,
Invisalube, $58.08
Super Circuits Inc., Vandalism Camera/
PD, $3,004.99
Survco, Circle Park Survey - Partial Payment,
$4,795.00
The Herald Times, Legal Publications,
$595.55
Union Telephone, Long Distance Svc.,
$243.22
Valley Hardware, Paint, Paint Brushes,
Rollers, Trash Bags, Oil, $277.41
Valley Wide Forensic Nurses, LLC, Assault
Exam/PD, $500.00
Viscardi, Gerard Atty., March Legal Fees,
$3,948.00
Watt's, Training, Dog Shelter Supplies,
Mtg. Supplies, $170.05
White River Elec, March Electricity,
$1,846.76
Wray Gulch Landfill, Trash Haul, $33.08
Pioneer Medical Center Equity Acct.,
Safebuilt, Inc., Plan Review for Medical
Center Remodel, $699.76
Escondido Equity Account
Petty Cash - RBC Clerk & Recorder,
Recording Fees, $30.00
Total General Fund, $117,379.38
WATER FUND
C Colflesh, Salary, $1,128.47
L Cook, Salary, $1,075.66
S Day, Salary, $1,801.98
D Henderson, Salary, $684.41
J McNay, Salary, $1,273.13
S Merriam, Salary, $609.92
R Niemi, Salary, $982.01
R Overton, Salary, $1,089.31
K Sizemore, Salary, $522.08
T Willey, Salary, $2,626.24
CCOERA, Employee Retirement,
$2,099.40
Conseco Health Insurance, Cancer Insurance,
$146.55
Credit Union of Colorado, Employee Savings,
$85.00
First National Bank of the Rockies, Social
Security Withholding, $2,047.72
First National Bank of the Rockies, Medicare
Withholding, $478.88
First National Bank of the Rockies, Federal
Withholding, $1,597.00
First National Bank of the Rockies, State
Withholding, $604.00
Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Health,
Dental & Vision Insurance, $5,139.41
Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D
Insurance, $175.81
Petty Cash, Postage, $9.90
US Postmaster, Water Billing Postage,
$148.87
Credit Union of Colorado, Training,
Meals, Lodging; Study Guide, Ink,
$755.48
Alsco, March Uniforms, $32.15
Atmos, March Natural Gas, $852.50
CMRS, Reimburse Postage Meter,
$161.08
DC Lock, Lock Set - Town Shop, $60.00
Grand Valley Imaging, Copier Maintenance,
$10.86
Jean's Printing, Envelopes, $101.46
Leavenworth & Karp, Easement Work,
Water Field and Water Well, $1,183.21
McGuire Auto Parts, Seat Covers, Rags,
Clamp, Pliers, $156.01
Northwest Auto, Soap Stone, $2.29
Qwest, March Phone Svc., $206.13
RBC Fleet Management, March Fuel,
$203.64
Samuelson's True Value, Screws, $8.52
State Industrial Products, TEF Lubricant,
Invisalube, $58.09
The Herald Times, Legal Publications,
$53.95
Union Telephone, Long Distance Svc.,
$44.17
Utility Notification Center, Line Locates,
$21.56
Viscardi, Gerard Atty., March Legal Fees,
$283.50
White River Elec., March Electricity,
$2,534.84
Colo. State Treasurer, 1st. Qtr. Unemployment
Tax, $100.42
Valley Hardware, Paint, Paint Brushes,
Rollers, Oil, $119.63
Bratton Window & Door, Repair Garage
Door, $536.66
Total Water Funds, $6,730.67
Total All Funds, $124,110.05
Published: April 16, 2009
Rio Blanco Herald Times
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners!
You can now renew your Colorado OHV
registrations on line at:
www.parks.state.co.us
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all major credit cards. You can fax your
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(970)878-4016 or e-mail to:
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RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets
2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th
and Park, Meeker.
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.
THE CONTENTS of storage unit #21 of
Rangely Self Storage will be sold by April
30, 2009.

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.
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
MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meeting,
open to anyone with a child 0-5
years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely,
first Thursday of every month, 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. Info. (970)778-5278.
MEEKER CAT Coalition accepting cat food
or monetary donations for spay/neuter
and health care. Donations may be left at
the Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560
or 878-4429 for more information.
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.
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,
878-9767 home.
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 - $5.00; Children under 12 -
$2.50
FRIDAY, APR. 17: Potato soup, egg
salad sandwich, fruited cottage
cheese, ginger snaps.
MONDAY, APR. 20: Corned beef and
cabbage, whole potatoes, emerald isle
dessert, cornmeal roll.
TUESDAY, APR. 21: 5:30 meal. Stuffed
bell peppers w/ sauce, alternate, Monte
Carlo vegetables, cherry fluff.
WEDNESDAY, APR. 22: Salisbury
steak, mashed potatoes, gravy,
spinach, peaches, friendship dessert.
MEEKER STREAKER
MID-MONTH SCHEDULE
APRIL 2009
Suggested donations: Craig/Rifle - $5, Grand
Jct. $8, Town Scenic $8
VACATION TOUR: Will be to the Grand Canyon
area June 24-27. We will only have room for 20
people. Sharon.
Date, Destination, Driver
Apr. 17, Chuckwagon
Apr. 19, Church
Apr. 20, Chuckwagon
Apr. 21, Evening Chuckwagon
Apr. 21, Appointments - 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Apr. 22, Chuckwagon
Apr. 22, Blood Pressure Clinic
Apr. 23, Craig, Judy
Apr. 23, Game Days - Rec. District
Apr. 24, Chuckwagon
Apr. 25, 9-Health Fair - Meeker
Apr. 26, Church
Apr. 27, Chuckwagon
Apr. 28, Chuckwagon
Apr. 28, Foot Clinic 10 a.m. - Fairfield
Center
Apr. 29, Chuckwagon
Apr. 30, Game Days - Rec. District
Transportation Director - Sharon 878-
5347, Chuckwagon 878-5627, Meeker
Streaker Bus 942-7125 (not a long distance
call). All phones have answering
machines.
PISTOL RIVER LEATHER
I'll be out of the shop April 17, 18, 19,
and 20th for Colorado Saddle Makers
Spring Seminar. If you are interested,
give me a call.
You can never get enough of what you
don't need to make you happy!
785 Park Avenue • 878-4346
www.pistolriverleather.com
MEEKER UNITED Methodist Women invite
all ladies, young and old, to their 2009
Friendship Tea, Monday, Apr. 20, 6:45
p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist
Church, 8th & Park. Please call Janet
Hayes at 878-4359, if you have a talent to
share.
AUCTIONS
REAL ESTATE, Farm and Ranch Auction,
Sat. Apr. 18, 10 a.m., 9187 County Rd.
29, Craig, Colo. Home in town - 562 Rose
St., 4 tractors, dozer, haying equipment,
3 pt. attachments, vehicles, 2 semi tractors,
horse trailer, 2 manure spreaders,
campers, travel trailer w/tipouts, 2 front
end loaders, modern household & antique
furniture, collectables, household items,
14 guns, ammo, 7 horses, 1 bull, 6 cows
to calf, saddles & tack, hand & power
tools and more! Owners: Bob & Doyle Noland.
For more info., call Steve Claypoole,
CP Auction Service (970)260-5577.
See web: www.cpauction.com "Call me
about a sale for you!"
ESTATE AUCTION, Sat. April 25, 10 a.m.
551 Rose St., Craig, Colo. Antique furniture
of all kinds, 4 chinas, dressers,
table, chairs, piano, modern furniture,
couch, chair, bedroom set, collectables
AUCTIONS
of all kinds, enamel, fancy work, stereo
type slides, cast iron, glassware-greencarnival,
clear, etc. Roseville pottery,
jewelry, spear head, pictures, wood/coal
cook stove, coffee jars, toys, lamps, yard
art, curling irons, signed "Tread of the
Pioneers" book, books, sheet music, etc.,
etc. Tools-modern & old. Very clean auction.
Owner: Aldean Schanck. 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 Bldgs
Big & Small
Get the Deals of Deals!
Placement to Site
www.scg-grp.com Source#1AW
Phone: 970-778-3191
CHILD CARE
LICENSED DAY care with openings. 11
years experience. Call Rachel Willey
878-0096.
CLASSES
& INSTRUCTION
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.
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.
e-mail: purerose313@yahoo.com
CLEANING
HOUSEHOLD/VEHICLE UPHOLSTERY
cleaning and vehicle detailing. Call Chris
Strate 878-3307.
FARM & RANCH
DEMO TRACTOR sale, 57 hp, 4WD Montana
cabbed tractor with loader x-tra large
scoop bucket. Auto Parts of Craig,
(970)824-6544.
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.
FURNITURE
& HOME
FURNISHINGS
BLACK METAL framed coffee table w/
slate tile top. $150 new, one year old,
$100 OBO. (970)629-5281.
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.
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
Window & Patio Door Replacement
Roofing & Siding
Pride in Workmanship
Steve Steele
Steele Roofing & Siding, LLC
970-878-3758
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
4 BR 2 ba HUD $29,900! 5% down, 15 yrs
@ 8%! More foreclosures available! For
Listings 800-576-6921 Ext. T622.
AUTOS FOR SALE
Police Impounds!! Cars From $500!
Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Fords, etc.
For Listings 1-800-576-6918 x3936.
BUILDING STRUCTURES
NO SECONDS — No Cancelled Sales, nothing
but great service & selection on high
quality steel buildings. Sentinel Building
Systems, 800-327-0790 ad 26, www.sentinelbuildings.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
100% RECESSION PROOF! — Do you
earn $800 in a day Your own local candy
route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy.
All for $9,995. Call 1-888-625-2408.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00 —
Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUM-
BER with your own Norwood portable
band sawmill. Log skidders also available.
norwoodsawmills.com/300n. Free information:
1-800-578-1363-Ext.300-N.
CO
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
BRAND NEW hot tub cover, measures
84"x86", maroon, $450. (970)629-5281.
LOG CABIN PACKAGES
24'x32' for only $16,800.
Many styles and sizes.
FREE CATALOG! (307)684-2445
www.bighornmtn.com
PERSONALS
IT'S SPRING CLEANING TIME and perhaps
time to give your house a lift with new
curtains or drapes. I'll come to your
house to measure for new ones. No
charge! The Seamstress at 878-3193.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ellen Robinson Photography
• Complete High School Senior Portrait
Package $175
• Wedding Packages available too!
Example on Web site:
photographybyellenrobinson.com
Call 878-3621 for appointment.
TRAVEL/
VACATIONS
SHORT TERM rental by day, week, month,
2 BDR, 1 BA, fully-furnished apartment,
$90-$1950, New Castle, CO. More info. at
www.rocksaloon.com or call (970)984-
2625.
SCAN
Colorado Statewide Classified
Advertising Network
HELP WANTED – GENERAL
HIGH SCHOOL — Science & English teachers
needed: Complete information can be
found at: www.pinalcountyschools.org, click
on employment opportunities. Contact:
lolly.davies@pinalcountyschools.org. 520-
464-8972.
Motivated Good with People — Love
the Sun Free to Travel Call Liz at 888-
355-6755. Paid Training and Free
Transportation.
Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
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$250, call your local newspaper or
the Colorado Press Association at
303-571-5117, ext. 24.
HOMES FOR RENT
$238 Month! 4 bed HUD! $378 month! 5
bed 3 bath! 5% down, 30 years 8% APR.
For Listings 800-576-6921 xD052.
LAND FOR SALE
BUYER’S MARKET NEW MEXICO Ranch
Dispersal. 140 acres – $89,900. River
access. Northern New Mexico. Cool 6,000’
elevation with stunning views. Great tree
cover including Ponderosa, rolling grassland
and rock outcroppings. Abundant
wildlife, great hunting, EZ terms. Call
NML&R, Inc. 1-866-354-5263.
MISCELLANEOUS
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home.
*Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers,
*Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.
Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.
Call 866-858-2121, www.CenturaOnline.com
REAL ESTATE
COLORADO BANK FORECLOSURE 35 AC
$29,900 — Enjoy 300 days of sunshine.
Rocky Mtn. views, utilities. Excellent
financing. 1st come, 1st serve!! Call Today
1-866-696-5263 x4937.
SPORTING GOODS
GUN SHOW — April 18-19. Sat. 9-5 &
Sun. 9-4. Denver (Aurora) Crowne
Plaza/Holiday Inn. (I-70 to Chambers Rd.)
Buy-Sell-Trade. Info: 563-927-8176.
RECREATION
G3 BOAT sale with Yamaha 4-strokes,
LX22' loaded pontoon, 90 hp, V175 F & C,
150 hp, V170 Guide 60 hp, Craig, CO.
Dealer (970)824-6544.
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.
YARD SALES
NO YARD SALES
ADVERTISED
THIS WEEKEND
HELP WANTED:
FULL TIME
DEPUTY SHERIFF-Rio Blanco County is
currently seeking qualified applicants for
Deputy Sheriff in Rangely. Must be Colorado
POST certified, minimum 21 yrs of
age, 2 yrs of general work experience and
good physical condition. Pre-employment
drug, psychological and polygraph testing
required, valid CO driver's license. Annual
drug testing required. Full-time position
with benefits. $3,838/mo. To apply,
submit a completed Rio Blanco County
Application and a Sheriff Supplemental
Application to the Personnel Department
at P.O. Box i, Meeker, CO 81641,
(970) 878-9570. Applications can be obtained
from the Personnel Department or
our website, www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/
personnel Positions are open until filled.
Announcement #0914. EOE.
(TEMPORARY) WEED CONTROL ASSIS-
TANT – Applicants must be able to perform
manual work involving spraying herbicides
on rangeland and road sides. Requirements:
age 18, valid CO Driver’s License,
good driving record, must be in
good physical shape, have full range of
motion, and be able to make field application
of herbicides. Prefer applicants
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DCS, INSTRUMENTATION
AND ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Utilizing unique solution mining and processing facilities, Natural Soda Inc. produces
baking soda from nahcolite in the Piceance Creek Basin of northern Colorado near
Meeker. The company is seeking a proven and self motivated individual to provide
troubleshooting, repairs and guidance in electrical component maintenance, distributive
controls and enhancement projects. The DCS/I & E Technician reports works directly
with management, other maintenance personnel and plant operators. This is a great
opportunity to make a big difference in a growing company where your efforts will be
appreciated. Compensation will be competetive based upon level of experience.
Responsibilities include:
• Facility-wide electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair parts
specification
• Troubleshooting and repairs on all electrical equipment downstream of the
utility transformers
• DCS system maintenance
• Maintenance and upgrades to telemetry systems, remote VFD’s, packaging
plant PLC’s and boiler control PLC’s
• Integration of remote PLC inputs into DCS history modules
• Planning and scheduling all electrical shutdown maintenance
FAX Resume to 970-878-5866 Attention: Mike Payton
Email to paytonm@naturalsoda.com or call 970-878-3675 ext 12
HELP WANTED:
FULL TIME
with knowledge of noxious weeds, current
herbicide applicator certification, or
agricultural experience. $14.50/hr. To apply,
submit a completed RBC application
to the Personnel Department at P.O. Box
i, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications can
be picked up at the Personnel Dept. or
downloaded from our website at
www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel For
information call (970) 878-9570. Positions
open until filled. Announcement
#0912. EOE.
VACANCY NOTICE
District: Meeker School District Re-1
Position: Classroom Teacher - 2009-2010,
Meeker Elementary School
Contact:
Elementary School Vacancy
Meeker School District Re-1
Administration Office
P.O. Box 1089
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, Colorado 81641
Telephone: 970-878-9040
The Meeker Re-1 School District is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Meeker, CO 81641
970.878.5606
PhilMass
Mike Mohr
General Contractor
Timothy Harris • 970-220-2127
P.O. Box 2391 • Meeker, CO 81641
For ALL
your local computer
support needs!
MARTY CASEY
970.878.4650
support@caseytechservices.com
Homemaker
Lease To Own Furnishings
Occasional Table Sets
Dining Sets • TV Credenzas
Bedroom Suites
275 6th Street • Meeker, CO
(970) 878-4340
Commercial • Residential
Phil’s Refrigeration
Refrigeration • Air Conditioning• Major Appliances
Serving Meeker & Rio Blanco County
30 Years Experience
878-5243
Homemaker
Lease To Own Furnishings
Sofas • Love Seats
Recliners • Appliances
Electronics
275 6th Street • Meeker, CO
(970) 878-4340
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
Insured • Bonded
Call 675-5033 or 878-4017
to place your ad in the
Business Directory
Today!
CPAXLP
15A
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
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES
HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
KEVIN AMACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
KEVIN AMACK
Agent
628 Main
P.O. Box 347
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-4036
RANGELY
Tire & Services LLC
Cole Tire & Services LLC is
a family owned company.
901 E Main
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5456
(800) 440-3418
Stewart Welding
98 County Road 46
• Trailer Axles & Accessories •
24 - Hour Service
on Welding and Machine Work
Certified Oilfield Welders
Ed Stewart: 675-2063
SHOP PHONE: 675-8720
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675-8368 • Alan Ducey • 878-4144
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226 E. Main
Rangely
675-2482
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Rio Blanco Herald Times • April 16, 2009
C L A S S I F I E D S
HELP WANTED:
GENERAL
PIONEERS
MEDICAL CENTER,
a community oriented medical center with high patient
standards, is hiring for the following positions:
PRN:
■ LPN - Wing
■ RN - Acute, Wing, Home Health
■ Certified Nursing Assist./Patient Care Tech
■ Respiratory Therapist
FULL-TIME [eligible for benefits]:
■ RN - Wing
■ Chief Financial Officer
■ Certified Nursing Assistant (eligible for bonus)
■ Environmental Services Tech
PART-TIME [eligible for benefits]:
■ Certified Nursing Assistant (eligible for bonus)
Submit Resume and/or Application to:
Pioneers Medical Center, HR,
345 Cleveland St., Meeker, Colo., 81641
Fax: 970.878.9262
Visit our Web site at:
www.pioneershospital.org
Pioneers Medical Center
Phone: 970 878.5047 Fax: 970 878.3285
345 Cleveland, Meeker, CO 81641
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District
HELP WANTED:
GENERAL
(TEMPORARY) FAIRGROUNDS LABORER –
Applicants must be able to perform manual
labor at the County Fairgrounds in
Meeker. Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s
License, have the ability to occasionally
lift 100 lbs, be in good physical
shape and have full range of motion. Full
time with required overtime during certain
events. $12.00/hr. To apply, submit a
completed Rio Blanco County Application
to the Personnel Department at P.O. Box
i, Meeker, CO 81641, (970) 878-9570.
Applications can be obtained from the
Personnel Office, from our website at
www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel Position
open until filled. EOE. Announcement
# 0813.
MEEKER PIZZA Hut now hiring all positions,
management, servers, cooks.
Please inquire within or call Kassy at
(970)878-4070.
NOW HIRING for positions of lifeguard.
Must be a strong swimmer, ages 15 &
up. Pick up an application at the Meeker
Rec Center. EOE.
HELP WANTED:
SEASONAL
WESTLANDS
Private ranch in the White River Valley is
seeking applicants for full-time seasonal
summer staff starting in May. Positions
are available for housekeeping, laundry,
office, irrigator, grounds maintenance,
pool maintenance and ranch laborer. Applicants
should be neat in their appearance,
be able to work well with others
and provide several personal references.
Competitive starting salaries.
Call (970)878-3714 or e-mail: westland@quik.com
to provide your address
for an application. Applications are also
available online at: www.westlandsranch.com
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Double R Investments is looking for investors
to help finish Liberty Industrial
Park east of Meeker. You may either purchase
2.5 to 5 acre lots or strictly help
with financing on an interest basis. Serious
investors only please. Contact Randy
at (970)878-4077 or (970)878-5222.
HOMES: MEEKER
262 Park Ave., 2 BDR, 1 BA house on
large lot and dead end street, $110,000
OBO. (970)878-5315.
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.
BRAND NEW HOME, never lived in IRC
modular home on 3 acres. 3 BDR, 2 BA
upstairs, full unfinished basement with
large bedroom/bath. Very private & great
views. 2610 CR 33, $285,000. (970)878-
5588.
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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.
HOMES: MEEKER
INVESTMENT PARTNER(S) wanted. I own
lots free & clear. YOU bring financing to
build in Sanderson Hills. (970)434-2562
RENTALS: MEEKER
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.
10x10 Storage Unit available.
Call M-1 Express, 878-5828.
PRIVATE ROOMS for rent, no lease. 878-
3432.
2 BDR apartments for rent, $750/month.
878-3531.
SHARE MY home for rent, fully furnished,
full privileges. 878-0790.
REMODELED 5 BDR, 3 BA, fireplace, 2-car
garage, new kitchen, new floor, large
laundry room, like new. No pets.
(303)521-1084.
1 BDR, large living area, furnished, utilities
included, quiet setting. No smoking
or pets, $900/month+security deposit.
878-4141 or 878-4198.
RENTALS: MEEKER
Commercial office space available in Hugus
Building, downtown Meeker. 878-
4138.
FOR RENT: 1 BDR, 1 BA executive home,
fully furnished including washer/dryer.
All utilities paid. Serious inquires only.
(970)629-9714 or (970)878-3394.
NICE 4 BDR home, great location, no
pets, $1200/month. Available immediately.
Call 878-3684.
3 BDR, 2 BA modular home, located on
Piceance Creek. Hardwood floors, woodstove.
For information call (970)878-4311.
TAKING APPLICATIONS for small 2 BDR
house. Available May 1. No smoking, no
pets. 1 year lease. $700/month. 878-3432.
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.
RENTALS: MEEKER
MEEKER MOVE-IN SPECIAL
GET TWO WEEKS FREE
If You Rent By May 1, 2009
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
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.
FOR RENT really nice 2 BDR, 1 BA house,
fully furnished with everything, washer &
dryer, equipped kitchen, housekeeping,
yard care, utilities included. Call 878-
5055. Just bring your suitcase, month-tomonth,
no lease required.
366 Cross L Drive
Beautiful four-bedroom new home on three acres.
Large living room, master bedroom and bath, fireplace
and custom kitchen.
Drastically Reduced to $280,000
Call Onea J. Miller today!
(970) 878-5877
643 Main Street ◆ P.O. Box 1384
Meeker, CO 81641
❖ NEW LISTING ~ 1130 Mark Circle ~ Beautiful 3
bedroom, 2 bath home on large site and 2 car
detached garage FOR ONLY $197,300
❖ 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
❖ 267 Little Rancho Drive ~ new log home on 35
acres, great views LIST PRICE $425,000
About You LLC
390 Yampa Avenue • Craig, CO 81625
Office: (970) 824-7000
Toll Free: (888) 824-7009
remax.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
1111 Wall Street ~ Meeker
Large lot with views. 3 bdrm 2 bath
$170,000 very motivated.
Make Offer.
Call Linda Kauffman
Re/Max About You
970-824-7000
CALL 878-4017
or 675-5033
to place your ad today!
(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
❖ 304 4th Street ~ Commercial building on Main St.
in Meeker. Recently remodeled, more than 4,400
s/f ready for office space and/or retail. $495,000
❖ 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 Asking $237,000
❖ 165 CR 5 ~ BACK ON THE MARKET 20 acres with
3 bedroom, 2 bath house NEW PRICE $500,000
❖ 101 E. Market St. ~ Commercial Building, Prime
Location. $595,000
❖ Vacant Land ~ 14 acres on County Road 7
BACK ON THE MARKET $145,000
BROOKS REALTY
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
■ 1131 Michael Circle —
Meeker 2,762 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3
bath, hot water heat, 2-car garage,
gas fireplace. $310,000
■ 1136 Michael Circle —
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
Laurie J. Brooks
Owner/Broker
889 Main St., Meeker, Colorado (970) 878-5858 www.brooksrealtymeeker.com
■ 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 $248,000
■ 1276 Hill Street 3 bedroom, 2 full baths with a single car detached garage. Fully
fenced yard, Borders City Park. .....................................................................$185,000
KAREN REED
BROKER/OWNER
117 W. MAIN ST.•RANGELY, CO 81648
(970) 675-2299 • CELL: (970) 629-2357
RESIDENTIAL
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222 S. StanolindAve 1378 sq.ft. tri-level 3 beds 2 bath -up to $5000 closing costs paid. Reduced $174,900
315 & 317 N. GrandAve. RefurbishedDuplex. Both sides rented- Income producer! $160,000
723 E. Rio Blanco Ave. 1568 sq.ft. Split Level 4 bedrooms 2 baths $152,000
618 W. Prospect Ave. 672 sq.ft. Fabulously remodeled Ranch 1 bedroom 1 Bath $110,000
154 Darius Ave. 1040 sq.ft. Split level Townhouse 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths $65,000
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 2Fantasticlotsin La Mesa Sub $50,000 each
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
View listings at www.raven-realty.com
1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107
Meeker, CO 81641
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
Serving your Real Estate sales needs in Meeker and the Beautiful White River Valley.
FEATURE LISTING: 50 Acres about 14 miles south of
Meeker, west of Highway 13. Very private with great home
sites andviews. Dry landpasture. $100,000.
We have all types of properties listed for sale, including Homes in Meeker, Ranches and Rural Residential
properties, Businesses, Commercial and Investment properties, Rawland, Building Lots and Homesites.
For property brochures andcomplete information stop by our office at 11th andMarket St in Meeker.
Give Steve Wix or Andrea Thiessen a call, and visit our web site at www.backcountryrealty.com
1033 W Market St. • Meeker, CO 81641 • Onea J. Miller
Phone/Fax 970-878-5877
www.westernexposures.com • ojmiller@quik.com
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. $319,500
◆
◆ ••NEW•• Home Only: CLEAN 2BD mobile
home in trailer park. $55,000 $45,000 ◆
◆ ••NEW•• 1112 Park Ave Good condition
remodeled home with large master bedroom,
covered porch, clean. Reduced to $148,000
◆ 885 Garfield 5BD, 3BA brick home with metal
◆
roof on two lots. $295,000
◆ 180 Little Rancho Drive BUILDER MUST
RANCHES & VACANT LAND
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
◆
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◆ 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. $215,000
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 $115,000 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
••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.
INTEREST
RATE BUY DOWN*
Average Loan Amount... $160,000 ...
Interest Rate* ... 3.0%
Your Monthly Payment ... $674.57
$
159,900 Aquila
1250 Desarado
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1253 sq. ft.
• Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room
• 2 Year Builder Warranty
Guaranteed Low Down or 100% Financing Available!*
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
14012 County Road 8
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
Limited
Availability!
CALL NOW!
Danny Kuta, Community Manager
970-250-3844
Grace Homes • (970) 523-5555 • www.gracehomescolorado.com
*Credit/Income Subject to approval. Payment reflects principal and interest only. Other conditions apply. Spec pricing may include upgrades
and lot premiums. Some restrictions apply see lender and community manager for details.
Rio Blanco Realty, Inc.
Beth Hairston, Broker • Kris Denny, Office Manager
101 E. Main St. • Rangely
970-675-2251
Residential Property:
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 2-car garage.
911 S. White Avenue $315,000.00
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 LaMesaCircle $253,500.00
Beautiful tri-level home w/ 4 BR, 3 full baths.
Great family kitchen and sitting room combination
w/ pellet stove. Two-car garage, sprinkler
system.
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
*REDUCED* Impressive two-story home in culde-sac.
4 BR, 2.5 bath, over 2,000 sf. All new
stainless appliances. Beautifully landscaped, with
2-car garage.
1512 LaMesaCircle $200,000.00
Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, 3 BR, 1 ¾
bath two story 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. Large heated shop
and garage.
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.
1021 Tanglewood Lane $161,000.00
Great starter home with 1,500 sf, 3 BR, 2
bath,newer floor coverings. Two-car garage.
Fenced rear yard.
901 Halfturn Road $152,500.00
New home with approximately 1,200 sf. 3 BR, 2
bath, landscaping with fencing and two-car
garage.
213 S. Stanolind Avenue $133,500.00
This won’t last, 2 BR, 2 baths, office with basement.
Two garages and fenced yard.
436 Thomas Court $99,900.00
Modular home with 3 BR, 2 full baths. Newer floor
coverings, vaulted ceilings, many improvements,
large secluded lot.
Commercial:
820/826 E. Main Street $297,500.00
Historic building with large lots. Included building
has over 2,700 sf and total land size is 1.2 acres.
Will divide if needed. New roof, good location.
Rangely Liquors $295,000.00
719 East Main Street *REDUCED*
**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
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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.
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.
12TH STREET APARTMENTS
2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included,
$800/month + $500 deposit. Call
878-4687.
RENTALS: RANGELY
COMMERCIAL SHOP with office to rent,
available now. Call Rio Blanco Realty
675-2251.
SILVER SAGE
RV & MOBILE HOME PARK
RV & Mobile Home Spaces for rent.
Call 675-2259 or 675-8573
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SAGEWOOD APARTMENTS
2 AND 3 BEDROOMS
IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY
(406)793-5050
RENTALS: MISC.
3 BDR, 1.5 BA in Dinosaur, garage, no inside
pets, tenant pays all utilities, $800/
month + deposit. (970)374-2209.
AUTO PARTS
& ACCESSORIES
NEW, DODGE Dually CM skirted truckbed
with 4 toolboxes. Fit '03-'08 duallies that
currently have a bed, $2800. Call Rich
(970)824-6544.
USED, REAR damaged, 11'4" cab and
chassis CM skirted truckbed with 4 boxes,
$1500. Used tailgate lift, $200. Call
Rich (970)824-6544.
CAMPERS & R.V.S
1986 5TH-WHEEL trailer $3000 OBO.
(970)374-2209.
MOTORCADE:
MISCELLANEOUS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Auto-Craig. Selling
quality used cars, with limited warranty,
financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749,
Dealer.
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.
UTILITY
TRAILERS
NEW PJ trailers, 14' gooseneck dump
(#19559) $7995. 25' gooseneck dovetail
(#23991) $6640. Craig, CO. Dealer
(970)824-6544.
GREAT PRICES PJ brand, dump, equipment,
utility, car, tilt trailers, G3 boats
and Montana 4WD tractors. Auto Parts of
Craig. (970)824-6544.
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