2A ✧ COMMUNITYRIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, September 20, 2012BRIEFSFairfield Trust grants due Oct. 1MEEKER | The Freeman Fairfield Trust’s semi-annual grantapplication deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1. Applications may bemailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., or delivered to DianeDunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received, notpostmarked by Oct. 1. Applications are available from Diane or anyFreeman Fairfield Trust committee member.CRAFTY ...Networking meeting Sept. 25RANGELY | The next community networking meeting, scheduledfor Sept. 25, has been canceled. Carolyn Tucker with Shell hasrescheduled for Oct. 23 at noon in the Weiss Center.Meeker Library to host slide show Sept. 25MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library will host a slide show andpresentation by Michael “Red” Wolfe of some of the unique archaeologylocated in remote and scenic areas of San Juan County, Utah,on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Wolfe has worked for more than 20years as a river guide on the San Juan River and for 10 years as aseasonal archaeologist for Manti-La Sale National Forest,Canyonlands National Park and the Bureau of Land Management.He will be sharing some of the images he has collected over theyears and also presenting a brief general prehistoric culturaloverview of the Four Corners area.Veteran’s Memorial donations neededMEEKER | Contributions to the proposed County VeteransMemorial can be sent to: VFW POST 5843, Rio Blanco CountyMemorial Fund, Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St., Meeker, Colo.,81641.National POW/MIA Day is FridayRBC | National POW/MIA Recognition Day observances areheld nationwide the third Friday of every September in military installations,ships at sea, state capitals, schools, VA facilities and VFWPosts. The observance is one of only six days — the others areArmed Forces, Memorial, Flag, Independence and Veterans Day —that the flying of the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag isrequired on all federal buildings and installations, though many governmentagencies voluntarily fly the POW/MIA Flag 24/7. Hundredsof copies of the 2012 National POW/MIA Recognition Day posterwere distributed at the 113th VFW National Convention last month.BOBBY GUTIERREZMembers of the local P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) gathered at the annual quilt show held at the oldelementary school during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials. Local P.E.O. members Jewell Kindler,Peggy Shults, Marge Rogers, Trina Zagar-Brown, Stephanie Oldland, Heather Franklin and Margie Joy stand next toand behind Chantel Poole, who was granted a two week music session at Cotty College in Nevada, Mo., this summer.P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women throughscholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College and to motivate women to achieve their highestaspirations. Proceeds from the annual quilt show and bake sale go to support the P.E.O. scholarship programs.Community partners host recuitmentRIO BLANCO COUNTYHOME OF:Paul WatsonMEEKER | Celebrating his 24th birthday Saturday is our“home of” honoree Paul Watson of Meeker. Paul is a Meekernative. He was born at Pioneers Hospital Sept. 22, 1988. Paulwas delivered by doctors Randy LeBlanc and Dave Eskelson.Paul is single.Paul currently lives and works near Kansas City, Mo. wherehe remained after graduating college. While he was growing upand living in Meeker he worked for Valley Hardware, BellandConstruction, Samuelson True Value, and Cleary Electric.Paul’s parents are Doc and Debbie Watson who have livedin Meeker for 26 years.Paul was graduated this past May from Calvary BibleCollege in Kansas City with a bachelor of arts in advanced biblicalstudies. He hopes to do a pastoral internship in the nearfuture and then pursue a master’s degree in biblical languagesat seminary.Paul has many interests from hunting and fishing to woodworkingand other projects he could design and build in theshop. He also loves to ski and play golf when time permits.Paul cherishes the people of Meeker he grew up with in hischurch as well neighborhood friends and others he met whileworking in the community.Happy 24th birthday, Paul, from your Meeker family andfriends.APPRECIATION ...Special to the <strong>Herald</strong> <strong>Times</strong>MEEKER I The ColoradoDepartment of Human Services’Division of Child Care, in collaborationwith other community partners,is hosting an early childhoodprovider recruitment meeting inMeeker next week.The meeting is scheduled for 6:30to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 inthe downstairs meeting room atMeeker Town Hall, 345 Market St.Community members interestedin becoming licensed to provide childTeenagerinjured inrolloverMEEKER I A 16-yearoldfemale from Meeker wasinjured in a rollover accidentlast Sunday and is recoveringat St. Mary’s Hospital inGrand Junction.According to ColoradoState Patrolman EricDibenedetto, the teenagerwas the only person in thevehicle when she “apparentlyfell asleep,” traveling northboundon Highway 13,approximately 10 miles southof Meeker at mile marker 32.“The vehicle went off theright side of the road, cameback on the road, over-correctedand went off the leftside of the highway,”Dibenedetto said by phone.Dibendetto said the vehiclerolled two times and thedriver, who was not wearinga seat belt, was ejectedthrough the window.According to Dibenedetto,the vehicle rolled two timesand landed on its wheels.The teenager was transportedby ambulance toPioneers Medical Center andthen taken to Grand Junctionfor surgery on her leg and isexpected to return home thisweek.care either in their home or a centersetting are invited and encouraged toattend to learn about licensingrequirements and the process tobecome a licensed provider. In addition,staff from the Rio BlancoCounty Department of SocialServices, the Family DevelopmentCenter’s Child Care and NewbornNetworks, and Connections 4 Kidsearly childhood council will presentabout their services and offerings forlicensed providers. The event willalso include a question-and-answerperiod.“We are hopeful prospectivelicensed providers will join us formore information about the licensingprocess,” said Sharon Kelly, licensingworker for the Division of ChildCare. “We represent the resourcesavailable to providers and we hopethey take advantage of the fact thatwe’re all going to be in the sameplace at the same time. Providers canget their questions answered.”Parents are also welcome toattend. For more information, callSharon Kelley at 879-1948.WEEKLY REC NEWS SPOT Sept 20 – Sept 27, 2012PUNT PASS & KICKTHANK YOU TO THE HIGH SCHOOLFOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES DUPREE &COCHRAN FOR HELPING WITH THE EVENT!CONGRATULATIONS to the These athletes are Grand Junction on Oct. 14.6-7 boys; Conner Blunt 77’6”6-7 girls; Ellie Hossack 45’3”8-9 boys; Kelton Turner 139’11”8-9 girls ; Tatumn Kennedy 52’11”10-11 boys; Tanner Kennedy 180’8”10-11 girls; Megan Shelton 147’11”12-13 boys ; Tanner Slaugh 198'4"12-13 girls; Maggie Phelan 119’1”14-15 boys ; Jake Phelan 292’2”PROGRAMSCOMING UPThere are drop-in openings in the and GIRLS MYB (Youth Basketball), grades 3-4 & 5-6,Oct 9-Dec 15. There are openings in the following Tap & Jazz Tap: grades 3rd-4th, 5th-6th,7th-9th and 10th-12th. Jazz: grades 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-9th & 10th-12th (Tu & W). , Sept 29 at Mountain Valley Bank.Chuckwagon Sept 26, at the MRC lounge, noon.COURTESY PHOTORio Blanco <strong>Herald</strong> <strong>Times</strong> editor Bobby Gutierrez washumbled when presented with a citation from TomKilduff, past commander of VFW Post 5843, “in recognitionof and sincere appreciation for the consistentwholehearted efforts through which this newspaper haspromoted the Citizenship Education of the Veterans ofForeign Wars.” The citation was signed by Kilduff andcurrent post commander Bud Ridings. ENJOY OPEN GYM COED VOLLEYBALLOn Wednesdays through Oct 24 from 7-9pm at the MHS gym. ERBM RECREATION & PARK DISTRICTMeeker Recreation Center101 Ute Road Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-3403 www.MeekerRecDistrict.comFor more information call, click, come-in or refer to the current Activities Brochure (available online)
RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, September 20, 2012LIME KILN: Community Continued from Page 1Astraighten out records at the cemetery.She helped with the woolgrowers’banquet for several years, andspent several years caring forDorothy Kirkpatrick, allowing her tostay at her home for several years.She was a “Rebecca” when the twoorganizations existed for men andwomen in the 1960s and ‘70s. Shewas an avid quilter.Hazel has lived in Meeker herentire life except a 10-year stint inUtah and three years in Arizona. Shecurrently resides at the WalbridgeWing. She has two children and sixgrandchildren.Hazel was born in a time andplace where hard work and perseverancewere essential for survival. Herparents obviously had tremendoustenacity to endure the challenges ofthe Lime Kiln area, yet the communitythere provided support appreciatedand understood by those courageousenough to call the area home.Hazel Kirkpatrick Rosenlund’s family home on Lime Kiln Hill.Hazel’s passion for history hasbeen handed down to her childrenand the care and respect they havegiven in her latter years is heartwarmingproof of the mother she is.Hazel is yet another example of astory that needs to be told, warrantingat the very least recognition for 92years of strength and service.Sheriff lifts fireban for countyBy BOBBY GUTIERREZbobby@theheraldtimes.comRBC I Rio Blanco Countysheriff Si Woodruff lifted theStage II fire ban in the countyFriday, Sept. 14 but high fire dangerstill exists.Rio Blanco County implementedStage I fire restrictions,banning open fires in unincorporatedareas of the county, June 11.The Bureau of LandManagement, the White RiverNational Forest and the NationalPark Service went to Stage II firerestrictions (banning all openflames) on June 22 and RioBlanco County followed , implementingthe Stage II restrictionsthree days later, canceling Fourthof July fireworks displays inMeeker and Rangely.Rio Blanco County emergencymanager Jon Hutchins said the banwas lifted because of shorter days,cooler nights and recent moisturebut “the issue hasn’t gone away.”“Everybody should still becareful with fire,” Hutchins said.The <strong>Herald</strong> <strong>Times</strong> welcomesletters to the editor on issuesof local interest. 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