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Home of Mike & Barb Widner 

Volume 124, Number 46 ■ June 25, 2009 ■ theheraldtimes.com 

The lights went out in parts of Meeker on 

Saturday afternoon when two high-voltage 

power poles were pulled down on First 

Street, next to Stage Stop, turning the 

power off in the downtown district as well 

as at other businesses and residential 

neighborhoods in the area. White River 

Electric Association workers labored 

through the day and into the evening to 

restore power and install new utility poles. 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

A utility pole leans across the alley behind Stage Stop Meat Market. 

A high load intersected with power lines Saturday, pulling over two 

high-voltage distribution poles and cutting off service to half of the 

town of Meeker. See additional photos at www.theheraldtimes.com. 

Truck pulls down 

power lines, cuts 

off Meeker power 

By JEFF BURKHEAD 

jeff@theheraldtimes.com 

MEEKER I Saturday’s outage, 

which resulted in a loss of power for 

half of the town of Meeker — and lost 

revenue for local businesses — took 

crews hours to restore service. 

And it was all so unnecessary, said 

Dick Welle general manager of White 

River Electric Association. 

“Our role is not to condemn people 

for this kind of activity ... but this 

was a very close call, and it put a lot of 

people at unnecessary risk, and thousands 

of dollars of expense that didn’t 

need to happen,” Welle said. 

No one was injured, though Welle 

said the incident had the potential for 

disastrous results. 

“No injuries is the success of the 

day, but the potential (risk) to the public 

was enormous,” Welle said. “It had 

extreme potential for danger to everyone 

involved, plus the general public.” 

The outage occurred when a tall 

load being hauled by Gus Anderson 

intersected with overhead power lines 

on School Street, east of Stage Stop 

Meat Market, pulling down two utility 

poles one block over, on First Street. 

“They were hauling the framework 

of a shed,” Welle said. “It broke 

both poles off at the ground. If Jason 

Steiner (owner of Stage Stop who was 

mowing in front of his business) had 

� See POWER OUTAGE, Page 3A 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Sharon Day, Meeker town administrator, and representatives of other community groups look at a map showing where a road for 

the new elementary school will be built. 



RBC I After questioning who actually has 

ownership of the existing Ute Road, the Meeker 

School District — with the town of Meeker as a 

co-applicant — is seeking a revised $925,000 

energy impact grant from the Colorado 

Department of Local Affairs to build a new road 

leading to the site of the new elementary school. 

The total cost of the road project is 

$1,575,617, with the bulk of that coming — 

officials hope — from the DOLA grant, but 

includes monies from the town ($100,000), a 

County Capital Improvement Trust Fund 

request ($150,617), and the school district is 

chipping in $400,000 for a box culvert. 

Officials had initially figured it would take 

$797,361 to enhance and extend the existing 

Ute Road, which runs by the Meeker Recreation 

Center, and install a new box culvert, but a traffic 

study showed there could be problems with 

It may be summer, but Rangely High School’s girls’ basketball 

team, as well as Meeker’s, took to the court last 

week for some offseason games at Colorado Northwestern 

Community College. Additional photos on Page 12A. 

Engineering a road to the future 

that plan. 

“What we found out from the traffic engineer 

is the road won’t work very well, because 

of there being three intersections right there 

close together, which will be a problem,” said 

Sharon Day, town administrator, during a work 

session June 15 with county commissioners. 

The new road will include two 12-foot-wide 

driving lanes and an 8-foot-wide eastbound 

� See ROAD TO FUTURE, Page 6A 

At left: Troy Allred, 10, of 

Rangely, son of Hank and Julie 

Allred, takes a big swing while 

getting in some extra batting 

practice. Above: Clay Allred, 2, 

winds up to make a throw while 

playing baseball Friday with his 

brothers. 

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RIO BLANCO COUNTY 

Macy Collins attends livestock expo 

MEEKER I Macy Collins attended the Northwest Colorado 

Livestock Exposition on June 17-18 in Eagle. 

The expo began in 1969 with the purpose of helping 4-H livestock 

members develop grooming and showmanship skills in the 

show ring. The 4-H members spent the first day in workshops with 

resource specialists from the livestock industry learning about nutrition, 

grooming and showing. Members also had to take a written test 

and have an interview about their project. The second day, the members 

showed their animals in market and showmanship classes. 

Each member is only allowed to bring one animal. Macy showed 

her ewe lamb, “Marlene,” and placed fourth in showmanship and 

third in her market class. She received the overall junior sheep test 

award and also the overall junior sheep interview award. She met 

some new friends, learned a lot about her project and brought home 

some great prizes. 

Summer classes offered through CNCC 

MEEKER ❙ There are several later-starting summer classes 

offered through Colorado Northwestern Community College’s 

Meeker branch, including: 

■ Scrapbooking with Cricut, July 9-30. 

■ Basic Computers for Seniors, July 11- Aug. 1 

For information, call 878-5227 e-mail iris.franklin@cncc.edu, or 

stop by the CNCC office at 345 Sixth St. 

RHS Class of ’99 reunion set for July 11 

RANGELY ❙ The Rangely High School Class of 1999 will have 

a reunion the weekend of July 11 and invites all Rangely High 

School alumni to Ace Hi Steak House and Lounge, 616 E Main St. in 

Rangely on Saturday to celebrate. 

HOME OF: 

Mike & Barb Widner 

RANGELY ❙ Mike and Barb Widner (pronounced WIDE- 

NER) of Rangely are this week’s home of honorees. The 

Widners are 22-year Rangely residents and have been married 

30 years. 

Mike works for Blue Mountain Energy at its Deserado Mine. 

Barb is the administrative operations manager for First National 

Bank of the Rockies in Rangely. 

The Widners have two children. Their daughter Devon 

Widner lives in Greeley and their son Christopher Widner and 

his son Hayden live in Auburn, Ind. 

In their spare time, they enjoy visiting family and friends. 

Mike collects mine memorabilia and is a gun enthusiast. Barb 

enjoys quilting and reading. 

When asked what she likes most about Rangely, Barb 

replied, “I loved raising my kids in a small-town atmosphere and 

it has provided a great living for Mike and me. I love the people.” 

PMC recruiting 2 

physicians after 

Bullard ‘leaves’ 



MEEKER I Pioneers 

Medical Center is stepping up its 

recruiting efforts to fill two positions 

on the medical staff. 

The positions were formerly 

held by Drs. Victor Mihal and 

Branch Bullard. 

“Dr. Branch Bullard has left 

the Meeker Family Health 

Center,” said Bob Omer, Pioneers 

Medical Center chief executive 

officer, in a statement released 

Tuesday, “and we now are 

expanding our recruitment 

efforts.” 

Asked about the reason for 

Bullard leaving, Omer said, “It 

was a business decision that was 

made by the board of directors. 

That’s really all there is to say, 

given all the circumstances, and I 

say that in all due respect to Dr. 

Bullard.” 

Bullard was notified last 

Thursday his contract was terminated. 

Mihal left the hospital in 

2008. 

“This was a total shock and 

surprise to me,” Bullard said. 

“My family and I love Meeker. 

We love living here, being a part 

of the community. We have 

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Dr. Branch Bullard 

poured our lives into this place 

for the last three years, being 

involved in nearly every facet of 

local society. 

“The choice to leave the clinic 

and hospital is not ours,” 

Bullard said. “I would like to say 

to the staff of Meeker Family 

Health and Pioneers Hospital, I 

have loved working with you. To 

my patients from Meeker and the 

surrounding areas, I have been 

honored to serve you for the last 

three years and regret that I cannot 

continue to do so. To the 

community of Meeker, my family 

and I are deeply saddened that 

we will not be able to be a part of 

this community.” 

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By NIKI TURNER 

niki@theheraldtimes.com 

MEEKER I The results of a traffic 

study for Ute Road estimate the 

cost to prepare for traffic generated by 

the new elementary school at more 

than $1 million. 

“DOLA (Department of Local 

Affairs) has agreed to increase our 

grant request to $925,000. But that 

requires match money. If the town 

contribues $100,000, we’ve asked the 

county to put in CCITF funds of 

$150,000 contingent on other entities 

(school, town) not asking for CCITF 

funds,” Town Administrator Sharon 

Day told the Board of Trustees. 

The $100,000 in match money for 

the grant proposal will come from dollars 

appropriated toward the installation 

of curb and gutter on Market 

Street this year. 

“We can’t begin that project without 

a number of studies from CDOT, 

which they haven’t even outlined yet,” 

Day explained. 

Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge 

said she’s “pleased” the town 

approved the traffic study. 

“The better product we have from 

the get-go, the less maintenance we 

have to put in. This is going to be a 

community road accessing three very 

important community entities,” 

Etheridge said. 

The current proposal includes the 

construction of a “roundabout,” Day 

said. Roundabouts are being used in 

road construction because they keep 

traffic flowing, are considered a traffic 

“calmer” and are cheaper to install 

than turn lanes and traffic signals. 

Representatives from Meeker’s 

Chamber of Commerce approached 

the board with a request to the town 

for an additional $2,500 to cover the 

“seed money” toward $4,800 worth of 

semi-permanent aggregate flower pots 

to replace the half-barrel pots which 

have fallen apart. The chamber has 

raised $2,300 from local businesses 

for the project. 

The board agreed to donate the 

cost of one pot, at $300, which 

includes the price for flowers and a 

year’s worth of maintenance, but 

denied the request for the additional 

$2,200. 

“I would rather see this primarily 

funded by donations. That’s a substantial 

chunk from our line-item budget 

for the community,” Mayor Etheridge 

said. 

The pots will be placed on private 

property and maintained by one individual. 

The chamber is still accepting 

donations toward the project. 

In other business, the board 

approved the planning commission’s 

special review request to use the old 

library space in the Fairfield Center 

for administration offices. The county 

commissioners, building and zoning 

departments, and office of veterans 

affairs, among others, will be relocated 

to the former library after substan- 

RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 

Thursday, June 25, 2009 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Darcy Roach, a caseworker for Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services, was honored for “outstanding case 

practice.” Presenting the award is Kathleen Maybury, right, casework supervisor, and Kathy Dorris, administrative 

reviewer for the state of Colorado Department of Human Services. “We are really proud of her. She’s an excellent 

caseworker and this is a well-deserved award,” Bonnie Ruckman, social services director, said of Roach. 

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departments. 

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BUSINESS of the MONTH 

Samantha Bremer, Lacey Heinzelman, 

John Payne and Meagan Rothaermel 

Rangely Chamber of 

Commerce at 

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or 

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Giovanni’s Italian Grill 

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855 East Main St. Rangely, CO. 81648 

Owners: John andSandy Payne 

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We take pride in our homemade sauces, meatballs, Italian 

sausage, and freshly made pizza dough. Which is one reason 

why our customers’ love our lasagna, pizzas, stromboli, 

calzones, sandwiches and hamburgers. In addition to our 

menu items we strive at having a daily special. People have 

been known to crave our Prime Rib dinner special and frequently 

order it as a catering option. We do both on-site and 

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The on-site catering takes place upstairs of Giovanni’s in a 

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also have a pizza story readto them, andthe birthday child 

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Both John andSandy believe in helping andgiving back to 

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not been looking ... when he started to 

see (the poles) fall, he ran the opposite 

way, or he could have been contacted 

by the overhead coming down.” 

Mike Sullivan, who was following 

Anderson, had a utility wire fall across 

his vehicle. 

“Gus was driving the truck, and 

Mike was following behind him in a 

pickup or a car,” Welle said. “The fire 

department made (Sullivan) stay in his 

vehicle. That’s what we train to do. 

Until we get there and we clear that 

wire, we don’t know if the car is energized 

or not. If they step out onto the 

ground, they can get electrocuted, if 

the car is energized.” 

The outage occurred around 11 

a.m. 

“I was in Grand Junction when I 

got the call, and I raced home,” Welle 

said. “It was 11 p.m. before we got the 

site to where we could leave it. If you 

take man hours, we’re going to have 

about 200 man hours in the reconstruction 

of that thing.” 

Power was off in parts of Meeker 

while crews worked to restore service. 

“About half the town was out for 

approximately two hours,” Welle said. 

“What we had to do was switch and 

isolate the faulted region, and then get 

customers back on from different 

sources. Within about two hours, we 

had service restored to most all of the 

affected parties.” 

Steiner said Saturday’s outage — 

the day before Father’s Day — 

occurred at an inopportune time. 

“We had a lost day’s sales and lost 

product,” Steiner said. “There’s never 

a good day, but this damn sure wasn’t 

a good day.” 

In the aftermath of the accident, 

there were two important lessons to be 

learned, Welle said. 

“The whole point is, this is a public 

safety issue,” Welle said. “That’s 

the strongest point I want to make.” 

The other point Welle stressed was 

notification. 

“Anything over 15 feet (tall), 

wherever you’re moving it, call White 

River,” Welle said. “The county and 

the state both have permit processes, 

and those processes work and notify 

all related parties. We didn’t know (the 

load) was coming through, and neither 

did the town, and neither did the county. 

I’m not a big regulatory guy to say 

we need another permit process. But if 

that permit saves one accident, it’s 

worth it all. 

“And don’t go out and measure 

overhead facilities on your own. 

Again, call White River. That’s a service 

we provide. Just make that phone 

call. It’s what we do. I’d much rather 

help you out on the front end, than 

work like this on the other end. 

“It was rumored that these individuals 

actually did some of their own 

measuring. The public should never 

stick anything up in the air and try to 

figure out if what they want to haul 

will fit underneath (power lines),” 

Welle continued. “If they had touched 

an energized power conductor ... the 

risk of electrocution is enormous. It all 

goes back to public safety. That one 

phone call would have averted all of 

this.” 

Traffic on Highway 13, which 

runs in front of Stage Stop, was diverted 

while workers secured the scene, 

which resulted in further problems. 

“What happened was, due to the 

traffic jam, a truck tried to turn around 

and go back down Market Street, 

when it contacted a pole and knocked 

it into the chamber (of commerce) 

sign,” Welle said, adding he also heard 

there was damage to an access gate in 

the parking lot of the Bureau of Land 

Management/U.S. Forest Service 

building, across the road from Stage 

Stop, where traffic was rerouted. 

The situation could have further 

deteriorated if Anderson had not been 

prevented from attempting to make a 

second pass with the load. 

“Gus actually tried to come back 

through a second time,” Welle said. 

“He went back and put (the shed) on a 

different trailer and on a tractor. We 

stopped him in the middle of the highway 

from going over our already 

leaned-over lines, because he was 

going to hit it again. He came down 

the same path ... right in front of us, 

while we were working. It was cleared 

on School Street, but when he turned 

on to the highway this pole was laid 

over. We yelled at him and stopped 

him. We backed him up and made him 

go through the path he had already 

cleared and parked that shed.” 

Meeker Police Department is 

investigating the incident. 

“I don’t know, potentially, what 

citations will be issued,” Welle said. 

“Obviously, White River will submit 

our costs to whomever. Generally, 

insurance companies will be the ones 

... that settle. We have thousands upon 

thousands of dollars in this one. We 

basically assess our costs, without 

regards to loss of revenue. But the loss 

of revenue to White River during 

these outages is substantial, and a loss 

of services to our customers. We’re in 

the business of selling electricity. 

When something like this happens, the 

meter doesn’t run. 

“Irrespective of poles, transformers, 

wires, all that can be replaced,” 

Welle said. “Our focus is, sooner or 

later, a human life is going to be lost in 

this kind of scenario. And it was only 

by God’s grace somebody wasn’t.” 

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�DINO REVIEW 

By MAGGIE LONG 

RANGELY ❙ Radino seniors 

kicked off the coming of summer 

with a barbecue on Saturday, June 20. 

Lots of good food — brats, barbecue 

pork, salads, baked beans, watermelon 

and red velvet cake — along with 

good conversation and shuffleboard 

games. 

Sixteen seniors attended and 

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Above: A high load pulled over two power poles Saturday, snapping 

them off at the ground, and turning off the lights for many Meeker 

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4A ✧ OPINION 

LE�ERS TO THE EDITOR 

Highland Cemetery 

is in good hands 

Dear Editor, 

A long overdue thank you goes to 

Art Cox, Sonny Etherton and Sherry 

Purkey for all their hard work keeping 

our Highland Cemetery so wellgroomed. 

It certainly shows all the pride 

they take in their jobs and gives us a 

beautiful place for us to pay respect 

to our loved ones that are there. We 

are fortunate to see it every day and 

know that they start working very 

early and are busy all day. 

Unfortunately, there are those that 

ignore the well-marked signs “No 

Dogs Allowed” that walk their dogs 

after the hard-working crew leaves, 

thinking that the requests from the 

cemetery district do not apply to 

them. There are several of us that 

keep an eye on this beautiful property 

and are very disappointed that respect 

is not shown to the cemetery district, 

much less to the dedication and hard 

work that Art, Sherry and Sonny have 

shown in keeping the grounds clean 

and manicured. Most are responsible 

dog owners, but to those few that 

take their dogs for a walk in the 

cemetery maybe they will think about 

finding a place on their own property, 

or if they walk along the streets that 

they will take the proper supplies to 

clean up after their pet. 

Once again, thanks to Art and the 

crew that do such an incredible job. 

Rich and Carol Parr 

Meeker 

Armstrong family 

offers appreciation 

Dear Editor, 

In the early morning hours of 

June 7 my husband Shayne and my 

son Bo left Rangely to go to Rifle to 

pick up newspapers. This is a job my 

husband has done for over nine years. 

This morning would be the start 

of a big nightmare. About 12:45 a.m. 

my husband swerved to miss an elk 

and ended up wrecking our car. Bo 

was hurt, but not bad. Unfortunately, 

Shayne had some severe injuries. Bo 

was able to get out of the car and get 

Shayne’s cell phone. Bo then called 

for help. Bo kept his head and is our 

first hero in a list of heroes. Bo, you 

did a great job and we are extremely 

proud of you. We want to send huge 

thank you to Mike Zadra, Mike 

Cushman, Andy Lucero, Andy 

Shaffer and everyone else on the 

Rangely rescue crew, including all 

the ambulance personnel, city and 

county police, and CSP Trooper 

Patterson. Your quick and efficient 

work kept Shayne and Bo safe and 

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nurses (all of them from ICU, stepdown, 

main floor and PT) should be 

proud of the great job they do. Not 

just for the patient, but also being so 

open and helpful to the families. 

Thank You to all that were involved 

in Shayne and Bo’s care. 

Thank you just does not seem 

strong enough; please know we are 

extremely grateful for all you did. 

Now that those thank yous are covered 

we need to say thanks to some 

other people. George and Jackie 

Fortunato — you two are angels 

directly from heaven. Jolene called 

you at 1 a.m. and you were there in 

minutes. You went far beyond anything 

we could have asked for. You 

were and are amazing, and we feel 

truly blessed to have you in our lives. 

Vicki Ambrose, Michael Cowen, and 

the Denver Newspaper Agency — 

thank you for taking over the hauling 

and delivery of the papers in Rangely. 

We didn’t know what would happen 

with our customers and you kept it all 

together. Heather and Lacie — you 

took over the paper route when Vicki 

could no longer do it. You guys rock! 

Mike and Heather Zadra — you two 

are the best friends anyone could ask 

for. You came through with food and 

care for our kids. Jolene did not have 

to worry about the kids and was able 

to stay in Denver with Shayne the 

whole time. We love you guys. Lee 

and Karen Stanley — thank you for 

all your help getting the supplies 

needed for the house that would 

allow Shayne to come home. He feels 

better just being back. Bob and 

Phyllis Fairchild — your cards really 

made Shayne’s day. Your thoughts 

and prayers made us all feel loved. 

The Herald Times — thank you for 

your card and your concern and 

thank you to Jeff for the articles he 

wrote about Shayne and the accident. 

I have had many people come up to 

me and tell me they learned of the 

accident and how Shayne was doing 

because of these articles. 

We’re sure we have missed someone, 

but please know it was not 

intentional. We appreciate everything 

from everyone. We could not ask to 

live in a better community. Shayne is 

home now, after two weeks in the 

hospital, but he has a long recovery 

ahead. If you have a moment call or 

stop by and say hi. He would love 

the company, since he will be homebound 

for at least the next eight 

weeks. Again thank you to all. 

Shayne, Jolene, Heather, 

Bo and Alice Armstrong 

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By MACY COLLINS 

MEEKER I The Sheep and 

Goat Growers met June 16 at the 

Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. 

Members brought their sheep 

and goats and practiced showmanship. 

The leaders and the older kids 

helped the younger members. 

Then the group had its meeting. 

Group members will help clean 

up fireworks at 8 a.m. July 5 at the 

Saturday, July 4 after the parade 

Courthouse Lawn 

30+ confiscated weapons and guns 

Bryce Purkey, Auctioneer 

The Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office is auctioning off to the highest bidder 

an array of confiscated and/or abandoned weapons. Many of these weapons 

have been in the possession of the Sheriff's Office for well over 30 years. 

All sales subject to purchaser completing a CBI background check! 

All Guns Sold As Is With All Faults! 

GUNS FOR AUCTION - from Evidence 

Make, Caliber, Rating 

PISTOLS: RTS, .22 Starter. Mondial model 999, .22 Starter. 

EIG Volcanic 22, .22 Starter. Young American, .22. 

Astra, 6.35mm (.32Cal), P. Jennings J-22, .22 Semi. 

Ruger, .22 Revolver. Burgo HW3, .22 Revolver. 

Iver Johnson, possibly .32 Revolver. S & W .38 Spl 4”, .38 Revolver. 

Ruger Blackhawk, .357. Ruger Super Blackhawk, .44. 

S & W model 39-2, 9mm. Colt Govt model, .45. 

RIFLES: Glenfield model 60, .22. Glenfield model 60, .22. 

Glenfield model 60, .22. Remington 521T Junior Special, .22. 

Remington Nylong, .22. Mossberg model 402, .22. 

Remington 722, .222. DPMS Panther Arms, .223. 

Winchester model 94, .30-30. Remington, .25-06. Remington 700, .243. 

Winchester model 70, .270. Inter-arms Mark X, .270. Savage Mod 110E, .30-06. 

Winchester 70XTR, .338 Win Mag. Inter-arms, .7mm Mag. 

Weatherby Mark V, .300 Win Mag. Winchester 94, .30-30. Glenfield model 60, .22. 

SHOTGUNS: Winchester 1897, 12Ga Pump. 

SBS Centauri Leige Belgium, 10Ga Mag. 

Unknown Make Single Shot, 10Ga. Savage – Stevens Single Shot 94C, 12Ga. 

Remington 870, 12Ga (action, tube, no barrel). 

Mossberg model 88 Maverick, 12Ga. Hiawatha M594, 20Ga. 

SHERIFF WEAPONS 

Ruger Mini 14, .223, #1 - six 30 round magazines, one 5 round magazine. 

Ruger Mini 14, .223, #2 - six 30 round magazines, one 5 round magazine. 

Ruger Mini 14, .223, #3. six 30 round magazines, one 20 round magazine. 

Ruger Mini 14, .223 #4 - six 30 round magazines. Ruger M7, .308 Win. 

Hensolt Wetzlar Scope. 

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All have extended magazine 

Remington #1. Remington #2. Remington #3. 

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Meeker board OKs 

$6 million budget 

By AMIE MERSMANN 

amie@theheraldtimes.com 

MEEKER I Facing a revenue 

shortfall of more than $400,000, the 

Meeker School Board approved a 

budget of more than $6 million last 

week. 

“In looking at what we projected 

and where we are, we are going to be 

short of what our projection was,” said 

outgoing Superintendent Dan Evig, 

who is retiring. The June 16 board 

meeting was his last. 

The primary reason for the shortfall 

is revenue is down from the state. 

The district faces a $438,000 deficit. 

The administration will present a recommendation 

to the board to resolve 

the revenue issue. 

Evig discussed options available 

to the administrative team. One option 

is to eliminate teaching or staff positions. 

Another option is to pull funds 

from the capital reserve. 

Speaking of the administrative 

team, Evig said, “I trust their judgment.” 

The revenue issue should change 

significantly once the district receives 

the Mineral Lease and PILT (Payment 

in Lieu of Taxes) funding. The preliminary 

budget is a work in progress, 

until the official deadline in October. 

In other business, the board 

approved a new reduced rate for summer 

transportation. A school-sponsored 

group can travel in a small vehicle 

at $1 per mile, and in a bus at $1.50 

per mile, plus driver costs. The 

reduced rate may be used up to a total 

of 700 miles. Anything above this 

ceiling will be at a higher rate. 

An addendum to a Colorado 

Department of Local Affairs grant was 

4-H NEWS 

submitted to assist with funding of a 

new road to replace the existing Ute 

Road. The original proposal, which 

was endorsed by the town of Meeker, 

Rio Blanco County and the Eastern 

Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation 

and Park District was intended to 

improve the existing Ute Road. After 

an extensive traffic study was completed 

by the town of Meeker, it was 

determined a new road be constructed, 

almost doubling the original cost projection. 

Other business items included the 

approval of a journalism course that 

will be offered as an English elective 

to all four grades at the high school. 

English teacher Kathleen Sullivan 

Kelley presented a “highly disciplined 

program” that will split the responsibility 

of a newspaper among the students. 

Also approved was a policy 

requiring healthy beverages offered 

for sale to students, which will be in 

compliance with the state Board of 

Education’s nutritional standards. 

New hires for the district include: 

Roger Barnes, bus driver; Angela 

Urenda, consumer and family studies 

teacher; and Meg Pfau, half-time business 

teacher. Pfau is the wife of new 

Superintendent Doug Pfau and previously 

taught technology at Grand 

Valley High School in Parachute. 

In Evig’s last board meeting 

before retirement he wanted to “publicly 

thank everyone on the board, 

principals ... I have truly, truly enjoyed 

it and know that the kids will be well 

served in the future. It’s just been awesome 

and I really appreciate it.” 

Doug Pfau, who had been the 

superintendent at De Beque, will 

begin his new duties June 29. 

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The club has to donate $50 to the 

fair board to put sawdust in the 

show ring for the fair. 

Club members will clean up the 

ring after the steer show. 

The club broke even at the 4-H 

Carnival. 

There is no pre-fair record book 

check this year. 

The next meeting will be held 

July 14 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. 

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O ther 

than the rain we had been 

having, the topic that seems 

uppermost on people’s minds 

is the economy. 

Out here, I’ve learned we should 

never gripe about the rain — of 

course, that doesn’t stop us from 

complaining. But we’ll take the moisture 

whenever we can get it, right? 

Yet, day after day of rain, like the 

down economy, can make you feel 

pretty gloomy. 

On the bright side, just like we 

can expect plenty of sunny summer 

days ahead — at least I hope so — 

the local economy shows signs of 

picking up. 

The Northwest Pipeline project 

on the west end of the county has 

folks in Rangely feeling better these 

days, though they wonder what will 

happen next, after the pipeline project 

is over. It is expected to be completed 

in about six months. 

For now, though, there’s a noticeable 

uptick in business. Restaurants 

and motels appear busier. RV parks 

are full. 

Business on the east end of the 

county seems to be on the upswing as 

well, if motel and hotel and restaurant 

parking lots are an indication. 

At the paper, we’ve noticed 

increased interest in our annual fall 

hunting guide, which is encouraging. 

With the competition stiff for tourism 

dollars these days, local businesses 

recognize that hunting and recreation 

and community events are an important 

piece of the county’s economy, 

and we have to work harder than ever 

to promote our area as a place where 

people want to visit. 

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Peggy Rector of Rangely, former 

mayor and county commissioner, is 

all too familiar with the boom-bust 

cycle of the county’s economy. 

“I feel pretty good about things 

through September or October, but 

when those pipeliners leave, what do 

we have? All of the parks are full 

now, which is marvelous. It helps the 

restaurants, it helps the gas stations, 

but if we don’t have energy (companies), 

we’re going to be hurtin’. 

Who’s going to be making up all of 

those taxes? 

“In previous busts, we saw some 

really good people go down, and I 

think you’ll see the same thing now. 

We’ve already had some people tell 

us they’re going under. We’ve been 

through the busts, so we’re cautious, 

but it’s a big impact. It’s going to 

affect this whole county. This county 

is truly dependent on energy. Thank 

God for our college, because that’s an 

economic diversity we have, and we 

have tourism, which is great, but it 

won’t offset the revenue off the taxes 

that energy creates. It will be interesting 

to see how we get through all of 

this.” 

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Rector knows from her experience 

as a commissioner how impor- 

tant it is for both ends of the county 

and the various taxing entities to 

work together, especially when times 

are tough. 

“I’ve been a commissioner, and 

it’s not an easy thing,” she said. 

“You’re not favoring one end (of the 

county) against the other. One thing I 

think the county will have to look at, 

with the downturn in energy, is they 

need to continue to fight for our portion 

of the severance tax to be distributed 

here. I think it’s the squeaky 

wheel that gets the attention. You 

have to be there all the time touting 

our county. 

“But I also think what we’re 

doing as far as rules and regulations 

and the energy industry and what 

everybody is facing ... I hope the 

state and federal boys realize what 

they’re doing to us.” 

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It’s time for people on both ends 

of the county to work together, 

Rector said, and put old rivalries and 

disagreements in the past. 

“I would hope that’s gotten better,” 

she said. “I know people on both 

ends of the county ... both communities 

are fabulous communities. I think 

our county is a great county, or I 

wouldn’t be living here. 

“I hear complaints off and on ... 

that comes more from people who 

aren’t involved and don’t understand 

the real situation and what people 

have to face who make those decisions. 

“What I would like to see is the 

RBC commissioners not only go to 

the state, but go to Washington with 

the proper information, telling what 

happened to our county because of 

the abundance of regulations, and 

what our economy was prior to what 

it is now. 

“If we all pull together, we can 

get through this. But it will take 

everyone in this county pulling 

together and being willing to talk and 

communicate about the issues in a 

proper manner.” 

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With all of the activity going on 

east of Sulphur Creek Road, with 

construction of the new Meeker 

school and a new road leading into 

the area, plans for a new 4-H building 

at the county fairgrounds have 

been put on the back burner. 

“The new 4-H Extension educational 

building is currently on hold, 

pending finding additional funds to 

help build the building,” said County 

Administrator Pat Hooker. “The ini- 

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came in quite a bit higher than we 

expected. So, we’ll either have to 

raise additional funds or reduce the 

size of the building. 

“Bill Ekstrom, Bill Jordan and I 

will be meeting in the near future to 

decide what course of action we want 

to pursue,” Hooker continued. “The 

new road does change things a bit, as 

we initially thought about moving the 

ball field to the north about a 100 feet 

or so, to make room for the new proposed 

building. Now with the new 

road, we’ll have to re-evaluate 

whether or not that is still feasible.” 

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Herald Times delivery driver 

Shayne Armstrong was back home to 

Rangely late last week after being 

released from the hospital. 

He was injured in a one-vehicle 

accident June 7 on Highway 64 while 

on his way to pick up papers early in 

the morning and swerved to miss hitting 

an elk. He underwent surgeries at 

a Denver hospital to repair a dislocated 

ankle and hip. 

“They’ve got me set up in a 

recliner chair in the kitchen, so I’m 

conducting business from my 

throne,” said Shayne, in good spirits. 

“I’m feelin’ good. It’s just that achey 

feeling now. They’re saying six to 

eight weeks before I’m able to put 

more load-bearing weight on (his 

leg). I’m not going to be driving for a 

while. I appreciate the concern everybody 

has had for me. I’m thankful to 

God that Bo (his 15-year-old son who 

was with him at the time of the accident) 

walked away from it, and I’m 

alive.” 

✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ 

Angie Arnold of Meeker Video 

— a well-known animal lover — 

walked across the street Saturday to 

check out the homemade dog treats 

and other goodies being offered by 4- 

H club members at the Community 

Appreciation Day on the courthouse 

lawn. 

A 4-H member told Angie the 

samples of dog treats were free, but 

donations were accepted. 

Angie asked if she could have the 

recipe for the dog treats, so she could 

try making them at home for her 

dogs. 

“That’ll cost you 25 cents,” she 

was told by the young negotiator. 

Angie gladly paid the 25 cents, 

along with making a generous donation. 

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I received an anonymous call 

from a reader Monday. The caller 

said there was a “group of people and 

everybody was complaining” that 

there was “no more news” in the 

paper and it was “becoming too 

local.” The caller, who was nice 

about it, went on to say she didn’t 

care for the articles about “other people’s 

stories,” which she found “just 

boring.” 

I have to admit the comments 

caught me off guard. I know everyone 

is entitled to their opinion, and I 

respect that, but too much local 

news? I had never heard that one 

before. A more common complaint of 

newspapers is not enough local news. 

And, as far as the people stories, 

awhile back I had someone suggest 

the paper devote more space to writing 

about local people. 

I’m sorry, but sometimes I think 

we can’t win. 

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COURTESY PHOTO 

Pvt. Kasey Marie Emhovick, granddaughter of Carl and Peggy Rector 

of Rangely, recently completed a 19-week training cycle and went 

through graduation ceremonies June 11 with more than 200 classmates. 

She spent some time in Rangely after graduation, before 

reporting to Fort Riley, Kan. 

■ Dr. J.D. 

Watson 

Completing our look at James 1:13– 

27, we discover two basic principles that 

will bring us victory over temptation. 

First, we must remember God’s statements 

about temptation. (v. 16-17). 

Second, we must also practice the 

Word. As James goes on to write in 

verses 22–25: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers 

only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer 

of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding 

his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, 

and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner 

of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law 

of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful 

hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in 

his deed.” It’s not enough to hear the Word; we must do 

the Word. These four lines sum it up: “It’s easier to preach 

than to practice, / It’s easier to say than to do; / Most sermons 

are heard by the many, / But taken to the heart by the 

few.” 

Many Christians are simply “satisfied.” They’re not 

moving, growing, maturing, or working. The story is told 

of an old farmer who in prayer meetings at church described 

his Christian experience this way: “Well, I’m not 

making much progress, but I’m established.” One spring 

he had a load of logs on his wagon and got stuck in the 

soft mud in the road and just couldn’t get out regardless 

of what he did. As he viewed the situation, a neighbor, 

who had never agreed with the old farmer’s description 

of his Christian experience, came up beside him, smiled, 

and said, “Well, you’re not making much progress, but 

you’re established.” How often we are like that! Saved, 

sanctified, and satisfied! But God wants us to be obediently 

moving, growing, maturing, and laboring. 

James then likens the Word of God to a mirror. As a 

mirror reveals exactly what is there, the Word of God reveals 

exactly how we appear to the Lord. If you want 

God’s estimation of you, just open His Word, and He will 

show you. Frankly, that is one reason why God’s Word is 

not preached in its fullest nowadays. We would rather hear 

psychological pep-talks that make us feel good, because 

if we open the Scriptures we find out what God thinks of 

us, and that’s not good for our “self-esteem.” Indeed, how 

repulsive we would be if we neglected what we see in the 

Dealing With Temptation (6) 

By Dr. J. D. Watson 

Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church 

Like I did last year, I went to dinner 

at a local restaurant to “celebrate” 

Father’s Day. I was content to sit 

alone and read the Sunday paper and 

enjoy a good meal. Unbeknownst to 

me, the nice couple sitting at the next 

table told the owner they wanted to 

pay for my lunch. 

I wish I could identify the couple, 

but I know they wouldn’t want me to, 

and they certainly didn’t do it for 

recognition. But talk about a thoughtful 

gesture. That’s the sort of thing 

that restores my faith in people. 

✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ 

Talking to Erik Brown of Meeker 

on Saturday about all of the rain 

we’ve been receiving, I told him I 

was ready for sunshine and warmer 

temperatures. 

“Just think,” said Erik, who 

works upriver. “It’s seven weeks until 

the first frost.” 

Thanks. Now I feel better. 

Jeff Burkhead is editor of the 

Herald Times. You may e-mail him at 

jeff@theheraldtimes.com. 

Kasey Emhovick completes 

her military police training 

RANGELY ❙ Pvt. Kasey Marie 

Emhovick of the 795th Military 

Police Battalion, Golf Company, just 

completed a 19-week training cycle 

focusing on team building. 

She is the daughter of Lea Anne 

(Rector) Maloney of Denver, the 

granddaughter of Carl and Peggy 

Rector of Rangely, and the niece of 

Jeff and Rebecca Rector of 

Rangely. 

On June 11, a graduation celebration 

was held at Fort Leonard 

Wood, Mo., with more than 215 

graduates. 

Prior to this training cycle, 

Emhovick had completed her six 

weeks of basic training. 

Carl and Peggy Rector, Shirley 

McMullen of Muskogee, Okla., 

(Peggy Rector’s sister and a former 

Rangely resident) and Sherry 

(Shirley’s daughter) and Smokey 

Roberson of Blue Springs, Mo., 

were among those attending the 

graduation. 

Emhovick will now be stationed 

in Fort Riley, Kan. 

“This was a proud day for everyone,” 

Peggy Rector said. “All the 

family and friends are so proud (of 

Emhovick).” 

Emhovick returned to Rangely 

with her grandparents to spend a 

few days here prior to her new 

assignment. 

physical mirror in the same we ignore God’s spiritual mirror. 

We neglect it because we don’t like seeing our sin exposed. 

But we need to look at it daily and fix what it 

reveals to be wrong. 

Third, we must finally share the Word. The thrust of 

verses 26–27 is, in effect, “If a man thinks he pleases God 

by his outward works, he deceives himself.” James contrasts 

this with “pure religion.” That is, he mentions three 

basic ways we practice God’s Word and share it with others. 

One is with our speech. The tongue is constantly a 

problem. It must be “bridled” (controlled). Another way is 

service or ministering to the body by meeting needs (“visit 

the fatherless and widows”). And finally we practice 

God’s Word by our separation (“keep himself unspotted 

from the world”). This is separation from the values, inclinations, 

actions, attitudes, priorities, and goals of the 

world system, the society that is without God. 

As we share the Word, the shield of faith thusly 

unites us. Roman warriors had a system whereby they 

could connect their shields to form a line of defense. The 

result was a virtually solid wall of shields, row upon row 

of them. These advancing columns were called phalanxes, 

and were the terror of Rome. This is a strong challenge to 

believers to unify. When was the last time Christianity 

was a threat to the world? When in recent years has it been 

a “spiritual phalanx” that was a terror of this world system. 

No, the Church has become so like the world that it’s 

no longer a threat; we often preach and teach the same 

things. Additionally, many today are expending so much 

energy fighting one another that they have no energy to 

fight the real foe—Satan. How we need to lock our shields 

together and go to battle! 

Bringing all our study together thus far, the shield of 

faith will protect us from the temptations that come our 

way, the temptations that come from within us and that 

Satan uses as fiery darts. We can have victory, both individually 

and collectively. 

You are invited to worship with us at Grace Bible 

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

each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expository 

preaching of God’s Word. The full exposition of Ephesians 

is also available online at www.TheScripture- 

Alone.com, as are many other resources, including 

messages in MP3 media files.

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parking lane. 

“Some of the reasons the cost 

went up, (the new plan) takes into 

account substantial differences on 

Sulphur Creek Road, including lighting 

and a roundabout and landscaping, 

and sidewalks and trails on both sides 

of the (new) street, and the pullout 

parking lane, so people can stop when 

they are picking up children and traffic 

can still flow through,” Day said. 

“We’ll be relocating the rec district 

driveway farther east, so the cost of 

relocating their driveway is also 

included in that (new plan) as well as 

the intersection for the fairgrounds.” 

Under the revised plan, the existing 

Ute Road would be blocked off 

from entrance off of Sulphur Creek 

Road, and a new road would be built 

south of the existing road, funneling 

traffic in to the new elementary 

school, and still providing access to 

the county fairgrounds and the recreation 

center. 

“This road will be a really nice 

gateway to the three activity centers: 

the fairgrounds, the school and the rec 

district. I do think this road will be 

really important to this community,” 

Day said. “The old road will no longer 

be intersecting with Sulphur Creek. I 

assume (the new road) will use the 

same name, but (the existing road) 

will no longer be a public street. It will 

dead end at that point. You will no 

longer be able to access Sulphur Creek 

from that road.” 

After considering installing a traffic 

light at the new location, it was 

determined a roundabout would be 

better suited for the intersection of the 

new road and Sulphur Creek. 

“One of the things the roundabout 

will do is calm the traffic as it comes 

down Sulphur Creek,” Day said. 

“(The traffic study) showed there was 

enough traffic to warrant either a signal 

and turning lanes, or a roundabout. 

A roundabout is much more economical. 

(A roundabout) costs less than 

putting in two more lanes to construct 

and maintain, and the signalization. 

Signalization is very expensive to purchase 

and maintain.” 

Asked what he thought of the new 

road, Scott Pierson, recreation district 

director, said, “We’re not going to 

have a straight access anymore. I think 

for the good of the community, a new 

road is probably the way to go. But as 

far as an access simply for our building, 

it’s probably not (the best plan). I 

would have preferred to keep Ute 

Road open from Sulphur Creek. But 

we can make it work, don’t get me 

wrong. We want what’s best for the 

community at large.” 

The current Ute Road is located on 

recreation district property. The new 

road would be on county property. 

“It will be entirely on county property, 

and the county is being asked to 

deed the land to town, because the 

town will accept it as a public street 

and be responsible for maintenance 

costs in the future,” Day said. 

There was confusion over which 

entity actually owned the existing Ute 

Road, which was maintained by the 

county. 

“I really don’t know the answer 

there,” Day said. “I’m not sure who 

put asphalt down when the rec district 

built their facility. The town has never 

maintained that road in the past. 

“I think there were a lot of things 

that came up after they (the school district) 

started this project,” Day said. 

“One, I think everyone thought it was 

a county road, which it turned out not 

to be. I understand there may be a lot 

of reasons why we may be where we 

are today ... but the reason the town is 

involved is because it will be a public 

street, after it’s all said and done. In 

the end, the town will be accepting the 

street. It will be a public street, owned 

and maintained by the town.” 

The county will be asked to donate 

the land for the new road, prompting 

Commissioner Joe Collins to ask if the 

value of the land could be considered 

a cash match. 

“It can be an in-kind match, but it 

can’t be a dollar match,” Day said. 

“Does the land have value?” 

Collins asked. 

“It probably does, but what they 

(DOLA) said is they don’t usually 

take that as a cash match,” Day said. “I 

don’t think they said it didn’t have 

value. They just said they normally 

don’t look at that as a cash value.” 

In talking about the CCITF 

request of $150,617, Collins said 

money is tight, because of the economy 

and other community needs. 

“That’s a pretty significant bite out 

of that $500,000 we’re going to have 

to agonize over,” Collins said. “If the 

town is willing to say, yes, we won’t 

come in with anything. The rec district 

is willing to say we won’t come in 

with anything, and other entities in 

town that this thing is going to help ... 

all of this helps us make a decision. I 

think you need to talk to the school 

district also, because this whole thing 

funnels into their building.” 

“The town agreed to forego asking 

for CCITF funding for this year,” Day 

said. “They won’t apply for this year, 

other than this, to try to get the energy 

impact grant (for the road project).” 

If the funding comes through, Day 

said the road project would go to bid 

in January or February, and construction 

would begin in March, depending 

on the weather, with completion in 

April. The new school is scheduled to 



Road to future: Local leaders hopes DOLA funds bulk of $1.575 million project 


JEFF BURKHEAD 

Joe Nieslanik, president of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s Board of 

Directors, talks with County Commissioner Kai Turner about the new school road, which will also provide 

access to the recreation center and county fairgrounds. 

Sale Dates: June 18th thru 27th, 2009 

Other sale prices available on in-stock items. 

County Commissioner Joe Collins reviews an addendum to a request 

for a $925,000 DOLA energy impact grant request for the new road. 

☛Of the $1,575,617 cost of a new road to provide 

access to the new elementary school, the fairgrounds 

and the rec center, $925,000 would come 

from a DOLA grant, $100,000 from the town of 

Meeker, $150,617 from Rio Blanco County and 

$400,000 from the Meeker School District. 

open in the fall of 2010. 

“The big thing driving this road to 

be completed is so they can have all of 

their summer activities (at the fairgrounds),” 

Day said. 

While the road project has taken 

different turns, Day thanked the different 

groups and individuals who have 

been a part of the collaborative effort. 

“I really have to give high kudos 

to Scott (Pierson) and Dave Morlan 

(county road and bridge director) and 

all the people who have worked really 

hard to get this far along in this short 

of time,” Day said. 

Pierson returned the compliment. 

“The town is taking the lead on 

this,” he said. “Sharon has done a marvelous 

job, actually.”



Looking Back: Taste of the West 

M ention 

cowboy fare, and most 

of us think of beans, beans 

and more beans. Most of the 

assumptions (by some of us who 

know nothing about the cowboy way 

of life) about the old days and the 

“mess” dished up by “Cookie” (the 

name given some of the chuckwagon 

cooks) assume the isolation of range 

camps would ensure the lack of variety 

in the menu. Many a story told by 

old-timers reinforces this image, but 

most of the chuckwagon cooks hired 

to go on the trail with the herd knew 

what they needed to do to keep the 

hands happy. 

Most cooks only prepared meals 

for breakfast and supper. The crew 

had to make do with cold biscuits or 

a piece of bacon until they made 

camp in the evening. Making meals 

on the range required a well-stocked 

freight wagon, with the necessary staples 

and cookware available. It was 

essential to have large supplies of 

flour, cornmeal, rice, beans, dried 

fruit, hardtack, dried beef, molasses, 

vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, baking 

soda, tea and coffee. In addition to a 

cast-iron Dutch oven and skillet, it 

was important to have a metal coffeepot. 

A typical meal might include 

The casting call is open for 

participants in the Meeker 

Massacre Pageant! Everyone 

is welcome, and new volunteers are 

encouraged to sign up. See the 

casting call ad for details. 

The sun has finally made an 

appearance. Let’s hope it decides to 

stick around. 

The 673-mile natural gas 

pipeline planned by TransCanada 

Corp. will be “downsized.” The 

pipeline, which was to start in 

Meeker will begin in Gillette, 

Wyo., instead. The decision comes 

as a result of the decreased drilling 

in Colorado. Ah well. They come, 

they go. Meeker marches on. 

Recent letters to the editor have 

indicated possible “favoritism” by 

various county entities, with decisions 

made for the benefit of a few 

by board members of various 

groups. Really? We’re shocked. 

Whoever heard of such a thing. 

Celebrating birthdays this week 

are Mary Strang, June 25; Diane 

Hutchins, Sam Hale, Nancy 

Bullard and Kenneth Ridgeway, 

June 26; Jim Riegel, Laura 

Douglas and Connie L. Hughes, 

June 27; Julie Ruckman and Martin 

Krueger, June 28; Sandy Taylor, 

June 29; Onea Miller, Cody 

Nielsen and Choc Mathhews, June 

30. 

Happy anniversary to Albert 

Come on down! 

Join us for 

Vacation Bible School 

at 

Rangely Christian Church 

501 S. Darius Ave. 

Rangely, Colorado 

Sunday, June 28th thru 

Thursday, July 2nd 

6:15 - 8:45 pm 

Preschool (4 years old)-6th grade 

For more Game Show 

information call our 

church office at 675-8893 

DOLLY VISCARDI 

biscuits or corn bread, wild game or 

beef, gravy, and beans. The dessert 

was often a fruit cobbler of some 

sort. 

According to the authors of “The 

Cowboy Cook Book,” Bruce and 

Bobbi Fischer, “Cowboys walked 

delicately around Cookie, no one 

dared to cross him. As the saying 

goes, ‘Cussing a range cook is as 

risky as branding a mule’s tail!’ 

During the roundup, Cookie always 

made sure he had a jug of sourdough 

to make hoecakes and flapjacks.” 

Each chapter in the book features 

a special type of range recipe and 

offers introductory remarks to help 

cooks become familiar with this type 

of cooking. They mention that food 

was an important thing to cowboys 

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HAROLD TYMES 

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on the range, as before signing on to 

a “wagon” cowboys usually wanted 

to know what kind of “chuck” was 

being served. 

Quite a few years back an interview 

with local old-time chuckwagon 

cook Dusty Rhodes addressed this. 

His descriptions of hauling around 

the heavy Dutch ovens, making 

meals for a big crew, and cooking 

over an open fire were fascinating. 

His experience didn”t include much 

cowboying, as after he hired on to 

cook for a big “cattle outfit” he found 

himself doing grueling work from 

sunup to sundown. While Dusty only 

worked as a trail cook for a few 

years, his memories of the job 

requirements stayed clear. He prided 

himself on using the same sourdough 

starter for most of the jobs, as he kept 

it stored in a small crock to be used 

whenever he wanted. Cowboys and 

sourdough starter are said to have 

three things in common: they require 

regular feeding, get better with age 

and need to stay warm on chilly 

nights. 

dolly@theheraldtimes.com 

and Mary K. Krueger today, June 

25; and to Ed and Carol Hollowed 

tomorrow, June 26. 

Did we miss you? Let us know! 

Please send birthday greetings, 

anniversary wishes, and other 

social tidbits you’d like to share to 

harold@theheraldtimes.com, or 

mail items to P.O. Box 720, 

Meeker, Colo., 81641. 

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April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010 

(By MONTH) 

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2 0–729 730–1,215 1,216–1,615 1,616–1,822 1,823–2,490 

3 0–916 917–1,526 1,527–2,030 2,031–2,289 2,290–3,128 

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= Children 18 and under and pregnant women may qualify for Medicaid 

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do apply. Parents' citizenship/residency is not considered when determining eligibility for children. 

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Above: Not much is left standing 

of the old Uintah Railway, which 

was built in 1904 and reached 

the end of the line in 1939. At 

left: Rodger Polley of Rangely led 

a tour June 13 of the old railway 

line. Polley who has had two 

books published about the history 

of the railway, has been giving 

the tours for about 10 years. “It 

was a great time,” Paula Davis 

said. “He’ll do another in the fall. 

If you have never gone, it is well 

worth the time.” 

PAULA DAVIS

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ERBM concert 

draws a crowd 

Above: Gina Lance, dubbed “the 

best Celtic fiddle player in 

Colorado” in 2006, tunes up 

before Friday’s summer series 

concert in Meeker, sponsored by 

Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan 

Recreation and Park District. At 

right: Jakeob Jones listens to 

the music while holding his 

dachshund puppy. 

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The Celtic band Canned Haggis performed before an estimated 250 people on the courthouse lawn. 

Boyd Logan, who works for the Bureau of Land Management, attended Friday’s concert with his dog, 

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Above: T.J. Casey, “Montana’s 

Singing Cowboy,” performed 

Saturday during Community 

Appreciation Day, sponsored by 

Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan 

Recreation and Park District. 

Below: Madison Kindler, left, and 

Anthony Holland-Gonzalez, right, 

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MEEKER MASSACRE PAGEANT 

The Meeker Massacre Pageant will be presented at the Fairgrounds 

on the evening ofThursday, July 2nd at dusk. This reenactment depends 

on community volunteers and we invite your participation. 

Ifyou would like to volunteer for any ofthe following roles, please attend the sign-up or 

call the Meeker Chamber office at 878-5510. 

Ute Village-children (1st-5th graders, minimum age 6 yrs.) 

Ute Village-women (adult women to coordinate children) 

Ute Dancers-young adults, both females and males (middle & high school) 

Ute Braves-males and females (high school and older) 

Ute Bareback Riders-males and females 

(high school and older, must have a horse and be able to ride bareback competently) 

Mountain Men-adult men 

Meeker/Powell Party-adult men and women 

U.S. Cavalry-adults 

Major T.T. Thornburgh-adult male with horse 

Cavalry Bugleman-adult male with horse 

A Burro and adult-for use in the Escalante/Dominguez Party 

Stage Crew 

Costuming and Make-up Assistants 

REHEARSALS: 

Cast Sign-up and Ute Dancer practice: Mon., June 29 @ 7:30 p.m. 

Rehearsal: Tues., June 30 @ 7:30 p.m. • Wed., July 1 @ 7:30 p.m. 

Volunteers must participate in at least one ofthe two rehearsals, but we encourage participation in both. 

Children 12 and under need parental permission to participate. Rehearsals will run 2 hours, please be prompt! 

The Meeker Massacre Pageant is a drug and alcohol free environment. 

Your help is needed, get involved with your community! 

This Historic Meeker Tradition can onlycontinue with the help of volunteers like you. 

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! 

Out of your entire year, volunteering for the Meeker Massacre 

Pageant will take less than eight total hours of your time! 

Community 

yard sale 

Above: Becky Jensen and her 

daughter, Emma, checked out 

the goods at Saturday’s 

Community Yard Sale. Right: Ray 

Smith tests a bow he found at 

the yard sale, held on Fifth 

Street in Meeker, between the 

courthouse and elementary 

school. 

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Swim, bike and run ... 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

The winning team in Saturday’s mini triathlon, sponsored by Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation 

and Park District, was from left: John Strate, Matt Dupire and Matt Cisar. There were 33 competitors in 

the event. Last year’s first-time mini triathlon had 24 participants. 

ROAD RASH ’N’ SPLASH MINI 

TRIATHLON RACE RESULTS 

Overall Individual Male Winner: Chris 

Foreback, 42:29 

Overall Individual Female Winner: 

Natosha Clatterbaugh, 45:32 

Overall Team Winner: Matt Dupire, John 

Strate, Tom Cisar, 37:37 

13-18 Male Age Division Winner: Keenan 

Walter, 52:19 

13-18 Female Age Division Winner: No 

entries 

25-30 Male Age Division Winner: No 

entries 

25-30 Female Age Division Winner: Nicole 

Dupire, 58:33 

31-39 Male Age Division Winner: Chris 

Foreback, 42:29 

31-39 Female Age Division Winner: 

Natosha Clatterbaugh, 45:32 

40-49 Male Age Division Winner: Kent 

Walter, 54:27 

40-49 Female Age Division Winner: Lisa 

Belmonte, 46:03 

50-59 Male Age Division Winner: No 

entries 

50-59 Female Age Division Winner: 

Sparky Pappas, 74:11 

60+ Male Age Division Winner: No entries 

60+ Female Age Division Winner: Bonnie 

Herter, 52:41 

Team Times 

Matt Dupire, Tom Cisar, John Strate, 37:37 

Christine Quist, Nathan Schroepfer, 

Deirdre Hasler, 41:19 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Nathan Schroepfer hands off to Christine Quist. Along with team member Deidre Hasler, all three are 

working at Rio Blanco Ranch for the summer. 

Above: Chris Foreback was the 

top finisher in the men’s 31-39 

age group. At right: Recent 

Meeker High School graduate 

Keenan Walter was the top finisher 

in the 13-18 division. 

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BOBBY GUTIERREZ 

Meeker golf pro Jim Cook, left, and Mike Hiron, right, share a laugh with Joe Tonozzi, who made a hole in 

one on No. 2 during the final round of last weekend’s two-man best-ball tournament. “I’m really proud I 

got a hole in one on your course,” Tonozzi told Cook. 

Father-son teams fare well in 

Meeker best-ball tournament 

By BOBBY GUTIERREZ 

bobby@theheraldtimes.com 

MEEKER I In all but one of the 

four flights in the annual two-man 

best-ball tournament at the Meeker 

Golf Course, father-son teams fared 

well in the two-day event, played on 

the first day of summer and Father’s 

Day. 

“It was a great Father’s Day tournament 

with several father/son teams 

placing high,” golf pro Jim Cook 

said. “We doubled the number of 

golfers from last year and it was great 

to see all my old friends.” 

Glenwood Springs’ Roland 

Gauthier and his 13-year-old son 

Roger won the second flight with a 

gross score of 137. The Gauthiers 

shot a 1-under par 67 to lead their 

flight after the first 18 holes and 

although they added three shots on 

Father’s Day, they won the flight, 

two shots ahead of the local competition. 

Local duffers Erik Brown and 

Lex Collins shot 1-over par 69 on the 

first day of summer and tied the winners 

last Sunday to finish with a 139, 

the second best gross score in the sec- 

ond flight. 

Bill de Vergie and Chad Luce 

were consistent, shooting 71 both 

days to finish with the best net score 

(114) in the second flight. H.P. 

Hanson and John Sidel of Glenwood 

Springs were also consistent, turning 

in a gross score of 73 each day and 

finishing with the second best net 

score (119). 

Fourteen-year-old Lathrop 

Hughes teamed up with his father Pat 

and although the younger Hughes 

and his dad took off three strokes on 

Sunday, it wasn’t enough to beat 

Lathrop’s uncles Andy and Pat 

Coryell. The Coryell brothers shot 4over 

par-72 each day to finish three 

shots ahead of the Hughes. 

“We triple-bogeyed the first hole 

today,” the elder Hughes said of his 

and his son’s start on the second day. 

“After that hole, maybe my uncles 

will buy us something nice with their 

winnings.” 

Meeker father-son team Bill and 

Brandan Stewart tied with Tom 

Williams and Kevin Hayes at 118 for 

the best net score in the third flight. 

In the fourth flight, Dale Dunbar 

and his youngest son Kurtis played 

consistently with scores of 80 each 

day to finish second. Paul Nelson and 

Bob Murray were seven shots better 

than the Dunbars. Jim Denton and 

Bob Mayfield of Steamboat Springs 

finished with the best net score (115), 

four shots better than Brian Wallace 

and Jim Adams. 

The best golf was played in the 

championship flight, where Doug 

Choate of Battlement Mesa and his 

partner Joe Elliot of Rifle tore up the 

competition on the first day with a 6under 

par 62. Although they couldn’t 

keep the pace on the second day, they 

kept the lead and won the first flight 

with a gross score of 131, two shots 

ahead of Jim Peloquin and Mark 

Barlau. 

Local golfer J.C. Watt teamed up 

with former classmate Dave Fiscus 

and finished with the best net score of 

118. Watt and Fiscus shot even par 

after the first 18 holes and added one 

stroke on Sunday. Grand Junction’s 

Joe Tonozzi and Mike Hiron finished 

three strokes behind Watt and Fiscus 

to finish with the second best net 

score. Tonozzi also provided the best 

shot of the tournament with a hole in 

one on No. 2 on the last round. 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Andrea Urista, chosen 2nd Princess in this year’s Range Call Royalty tryouts, participated in Saturday’s 

horse show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.

12A ✧ SPORTS 

Rozilynn Thacker is one of the returning players 

for RHS. She will be a junior. 

Dakota Kenney is another member of the 

Lady Panthers’ returning junior class. 

RANGELY PANTHERS 

GO PANTHERS! 

Cedar Ridges Golf Course 

7/4 – Fourth ofJuly Scramble 

7/18 – 27 Hole 2 Man Best Ball 

8/1-2 – Couples Classic 

8/8-9 – Men’s Club Championship 

8/15 – Ladies’ Club Championship 

8/22-23 – Rangely Cup 

9/5-6 – Rio Blanco Cup 

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For a complete schedule ofParks and 

Rec activities this summer go to... 

www.WesternRioBlanco.org 

Sign up for Softball & Baseball! 

MEEKER COWBOYS 

MEEKER GOLF COURSE 

7/11-12 Licschke Memorial Tournament 

8-10 BASEBALL 

6/25 @ HOME vs. Rifle 2 - 6:30pm (Meeker 1) 

6/27 @ DeBeque - 4pm (Meeker 1) 

6/29 @ HOME — Meeker 1 vs. Meeker 2 - 6pm 

11-12 BASEBALL 

6/25 @ New Castle - 6pm 

13-15 BASEBALL 

6/26 @ Aspen - 6pm 

8-10 SOFTBALL 

6/26 @ Parachute - 6pm 

13-15 SOFTBALL 

7/11 @ HOME vs. Basalt - 12pm, 2pm 

JEFF BURKHEAD 

Torie Slagle, front, who will be a junior, is one of the returning players for Rangely High 

School’s girls’ basketball team. 

The Lady Panthers won three of five games in last week’s summer action at CNCC. “Thank 

you to (President) John Boyd and the college for allowing us to use their facilities,” said 

Coach Jimmie Mergleman. 

Ma Famiglia 

Henry & Kris Arcolesse 

410 Market, Meeker, CO 

878-4141 

SUPPORTYOUR 

LOCAL BOOSTERS! 

With the support of the business community, we are able to 

provide this space for weekly schedules of athletic activities. The 

support is greatly appreciated. If we missed contacting you as a 

booster, please contact the Herald Times at 878-4017. Wecan 

add your name next week. 

Watt’s Ranch Market 

271 E. Market 

Meeker, CO 

878-5868 

SUPPORTYOUR 

LOCAL BOOSTERS! 

With the support of the business community, we are able to 

provide this space for weekly schedules of athletic activities. The 

support is greatly appreciated. If we missed contacting you as a 

booster, please contact Jeff Burkhead at the Herald Times at 

675-5033. We can add your name next week. 

Rio Blanco 


Serving Rio Blanco County 

675-5033 

Alliance Energy 

Service, LLC 

100 Chevron Rd., Rangely, CO 

675-3010 

Valley Hardware 

401 E. Market, Meeker, CO 

878-4608 

Rio Blanco 


592 Main, Upstairs, Meeker, CO 

878-4017 



JEFF BURKHEAD 

Meeker’s Adrienne Wix will be a sophomore next season. The Lady 

Cowboys took part in last week’s summer games at CNCC. 

Coach Hallie Blunt took her team outside to run through plays during 

a break in the action last week. 

Colorado CPA 

Services, PC 

118 W. Main St., Rangely, CO 

675-2222 

First National Bank 

of the Rockies 

222 W. Main, Rangely, CO 

675-8481 

W.C. Striegel 

17030 Hwy. 64 Rangely, CO 

675-8444 

Silver Sage RV & 

Mobile Home Park 

259 Crest, Rangely, CO 

675-8573 

The Bakery 

265 Sixth St., Meeker, CO 

878-5500 

GIC Mobile Home Parks 

Gianinetti Investment Corp. 

Meeker, CO 

878-0150 

Northwest Auto 

Sales & Service 

485 Market St., Meeker, CO 

878-5026 

First National Bank 

Of The Rockies 

500 Main, Meeker, CO 

878-5073 

White River Electric 

Association, Inc. 

233 Sixth St., Meeker, CO 

878-5041



JEFF BURKHEAD 

Anthony Mazzola was on the winning team in the annual White River 

Electric Association golf tournament last Friday at the Meeker Golf 

Course. Mazzola serves on the WREA’s Board of Directors. 

Todd Gerloff was a member of 

the winning team. 

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago 

■ Walter VanCleave caught a 5pound 

rainbow trout. As far as heard 

this is the largest since the season 

opened. 

■ County surveyor Dan Moog is 

the latest convert to the auto. Dan 

secured a machine this week which 

will carry him and field equipment 

everywhere. 

■ Washed out roads and culverts 

has kept road overseer Johnny 

Williams pretty busy the past two 

weeks. 

■ A report came to town last 

evening that Fred Gordon, former 

district game warden, was found up 

the river with a bullet hole in his 

head—whether accidental or suicidal, 

remains to be determined. 


■ Volunteers are needed for the 

improvement of the city park. Since 

the moving of the evergreens from 

the hospital property a couple of 

weeks ago things have really been 

taking shape at the park. 

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Meeker golf pro Jim Cook gives 

instructions before players tee 

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RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY 

■ Contractor A.E. Joslin is about 

to complete the installation of the 

water meters for the city this week. 

■ Patty Johnson was selected as 

rodeo queen following judging at the 

fairgrounds. 

■ Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. 

Cliff Ridings, Barbara Beaird, will 

play the part of Teenie, the little girl 

who teases Fibber McGee and Molly 

in the television series. Her most 

“fun” role was that of an equestrian 

in Walt Disney’s “Toby Tyler” about 

circus life. 


■ Community spirit was alive 

and well as almost 85 people took the 

time to help Bud and Sally Norell 

clean up their residence which was 

hit by flood waters several weeks 

ago. 

■ Dave Arnold, an EMT with 

Colowyo, planned to walk from 

Craig to Meeker to help raise money 

for an EKG-defibrillator machine at 

Pioneers Hospital. 

■ Meeker’s new Sulphur Creek 

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Ride starts at the Fairgrounds in Meeker... 

1st stop Rangely; 2nd stop Dinosaur; 

3rd stop Maybell; 4th stop Craig; 

Final stop at the Fairgrounds in Meeker 

WREA GOLF TOURNEY 

Men’s results 

First place 

Jim Houlihan, Denver 

Kirk Henderson, Meeker 

Brandan Stewart, Meeker 

Todd Gerloff, Meeker 

Anthony Mazzola, Meeker 

Second place 

Bob Murphy, Castle Rock 

Bill Hirt, Grand Junction 

John Potter, Castle Rock 

Jay Purkey, Meeker 

Shane Phelan, Meeker 

ballfield took on a new look as the 

lights went up while the sod, all 

63,000 square feet of it, went down. 

■ Happy birthday to Donny 

Winkler, who turned 1-year-old June 

23, 1984. 

The Rangely Times — 50 years ago 

■ The Loma-Rangely road over 

Douglas Pass will be completed in 

October. 

■ Bicycle licenses will go on sale 

July 1 at Town Hall. All bikes must 

be licensed by July 15. Rangely 

Police Department. 

■ Miss Patricia Kilduff wed 

Darrel Howard at Rangely at the 

Catholic church. 

■ Miss Barbara Jean Warford 

wed Durwood Duane Carey in Grand 

Junction. The newlyweds are making 

their home in Rangely. 

■ Miss Barbard Sowards became 

the bride of Mr. Albert Eddy. 

■ Harold Bland announced his 

marriage to Barbara Beck in Las 

Vegas. The couple plan to make their 

home in Rangely. 

Due to the unforseen reduction of landfill rates, 

Redi Services, LLC will NOT be increasing rates 

as previously stated. Therefore, residential trash 

pick up rates will remain the same. 

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Third place 

(putt-off tiebreaker) 

Todd Morris, Meeker 

Bob Agnew, Denver 

Andy Bosch, Grand Junction 

Neil Joy, Meeker 

Russ Nelson, Denver 

Women’s results 

First place 

(putt-off tiebreaker) 

Amanda Back, Craig 

Deb Henderson, Meeker 

Jan Henderson, Meeker 

Sue Dunbar, Meeker 

Mindy Burke makes a point with Erik Brown prior to the start of the 

WREA tournament. 


■ New communities are a definite 

possibility, even a probability, 

because of the needs of the oil shale 

industry. So say the oil companies 

involved in the Colorado and Utah 

tracts. 

■ Miss Kay Lynn Wilson became 

the bride of Wesley Mark Mobley on 

June 15. 

■ Former Rangely College baseball 

player Greg Yokam signed with 

the Pittsburgh Pirates after being 

drafted in the 30th round. 


■ The average time lapse 

between a mosquito bite and a mosquito 

itch is about three minutes. 

■ CNCC said goodbye to some 

fine staff members. 

■ John Morrill brought his pet 

turtle to Storytime at the library. 

Adam Pennell was the lucky winner 

guessing the number of “Sour Patch 

Kids” in the jar. Samuel Schofield 

was the Spotlight Student. 

DUMPSTERS 

$15/yard for domestic, household trash 

$18/yard for construction & other 

We apologize for anyconfusion. 

Thank you for your patronage. 

AGGREGATES 

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SPORTS/NEWS ✧ 13A 

RANGE CALL RODEO ENTRIES 

FOR RANCH RODEO ENTRIES 

Call Jackie Klinglesmith before 

July 1st at 878-5330 

FOR CPRA RODEO ENTRIES 

Call June 29th between 

1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at (719) 486-0599 

Historical Society 

Quarterly Meeting 

This Sunday, June 28th, the Rio Blanco County 

Historical Society will host a quarterly meeting at the 

Kilowatt Korner, 6th & Market St, in Meeker. 

Pot Luck dinner will begin at 1:00 PM, followed 

by a short business meeting, and then Geoffrey Haymes, 

an archeologist with the BLM will give a presentation 

on the ancient Indians of this area and how their sites 

and artifacts are handled. 

The main dish and drinks will be provided. If you can, 

bring a covered dish, if not, please come anyway. 

All historical society members, prospective members, 

and friends of the White River Museum are invited. 

It should be fun and interesting. 

Discounted telephone service available 

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission designated 

CenturyTel as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier or ETC 

within its service area for universal service purposes. The goal 

of universal service is to provide all Colorado citizens access to 

essential telecommunications services. 

CenturyTel provides single party residential and business 

services. The rates range from $10.97 to $14.74 per month for 

residential customers and $24.31 to $36.79 per month for 

business customers. This includes access to long distance 

carriers, Emergency Services, Operator Services, Directory 

Assistance and Toll Blocking. Use of these services may result 

in added charges. Specific rates for your area can be provided 

upon request. 

CenturyTel offers qualified customers Lifeline and Link-Up 

Service if you meet certain low-income eligibility requirements. 

Lifeline Service includes a monthly discount up to $16.50 for 

basic phone charges (including a $6.50 waiver of the Federal 

Subscriber Line Charge), as well as toll blocking at no charge 

and a waiver of the deposit if toll blocking is selected by 

qualifying customers. Link-Up Service provides a discount on 

installation charges and charges to move service. Residents of 

Tribal Lands can also qualify for the additional Federal portion 

of the Lifeline program. 

Please call CenturyTel at 1-800-201-4099 or visit 

www.centurytel.com/lifeline with questions or to request an 

application for the Lifeline/Link-Up programs. You may also 

call the Department of Human Services at 1-800-782-0721 or 

your County Social Services Office for more information on 

eligibility. 

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ART AUCTION 

What: 

Art Auction (silent) 

When: 

July 2nd – 4th, 2009 

Where: 

Fawn Creek Gallery 

Who: 

YOU & Local 

/area artists 

Why: 

To support your 

community! 

Support the Rio Blanco County Historical Society and 

get yourself a piece of original art by a local/area artist 

Silent auction starts July 2; ends July 4 

Entire event heldat Fawn Creek Gallery 

Rio Blanco County Historical Society 

PO Box 413 – Meeker CO 81641 

White River Museum 

565 Park Avenue – Meeker CO 81641 

970 / 878-9982 

The Museum will be open July Fourth! 

Stop in andEnjoy the Displays!

14A ✧ NEWS 



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Activity for June 12-18 

THERE IS TOO SOMETHING TO DO IN CRAIG, CO 

Craig Farmers Market 

Date: June 25, 2009 - 4 PM - 6 PM 

The Farmers Market will feature regionally 

home-grown produce and handmade 

goods from local artists and artisans. Our 

goal is to provide a cultural event that will 

promote community awareness and enrich 

community relationships. 

The Humane Society of Moffat County 

2nd Annual Bone Appetit Dinner/Dance 

June 27, 2009 - June 28 - 6 PM - 12:00 AM 

The 2nd annual dinner and dance is a 

WEST U.S. HWY 40&CURVE COURT 

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824-2100 

879-3900 

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RIO BLANCO COUNTY ON PATROL 

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 

Friday, June 12 

MPD-12:02 a.m.-Theft at 990 Market St., Meeker 

RPD-12:07 a.m.-Assist CSP at 5000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RBSO-12:12 a.m.-Assist CSP at 3000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RBSO-8:12 a.m.-Traffic arrest at 17500 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

MPD-8:45 a.m.-Burglary at 400 Water St., Meeker 

RBSO-9:35 a.m.-Motorist assist at 5028 County 

Rd. 15, Meeker 

RPD-9:41 a.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. Main St., 

Rangely 

RBSO-9:43 a.m.-Narcotics case at 18000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

MPD-10:15 a.m.-Animal call at 810 Cleveland St., 

Meeker 


Rangely 

RPD-1:00 p.m.-Traffic accident at 515 E. Rio 

Blanco Ave., Rangely 

RBSO-2:16 p.m.-VIN inspection at 73544 Hwy 64, 

Meeker 

RBSO-2:32 p.m.-Traffic arrest at 15000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RPD-2:40 p.m.-Code violation at 303 S. Grand, 

Rangely 

RBSO-3:02 p.m.-Assist CSP at 7000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

MPD-4:04 p.m.-Two fraud cases at 206 Market 

St., Meeker 

RPD-5:39 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 7000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RPD-5:59 p.m.-Animal impound at 407 ½ Bronco 

Rd., Rangely 

RPD-6:08 p.m.-Bank escort at 222 W. Main St., 

Rangely 

RBSO-6:23 p.m.-Criminal mischief at 53000 

County Rd. 8, Meeker 

major fundraiser for the Humane Society of 

Moffat County. All proceeds are used in the 

community to help companion animals. A 

buffet dinner, cash bar, with entertainment 

and dancing to follow will be a fun evening 

for all those attending! 

Kremmling Womens Cast and Blast II 

June 27, 2009 - 8:30 AM - 2 PM 

A women-only intermediate fly fishing and 

shotgun seminar in the Kremmling area on 

June 27 has been opened to women 

nationwide. This clinic is wonderful for 

RBSO-7:57 p.m.-Animal call at 40000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

MPD-9:21 p.m.-Alarm at 504 Main St., Meeker 

RBSO-9:22 p.m.-Traffic complaint at 2397 Meath 

Dr., Meeker 

MPD-11:06 p.m.-Assist CSP at 73000 Hwy 64, 

Meeker 

RPD-11:32 p.m.-Extra patrol at Elks Park, Rangely 

Traffic Stops: 27 total. RBSO: 21; MPD: 1; RPD: 

5. 

Saturday, June 13 

MPD-12:08 a.m.-Restraining order violation at 980 

Karen Ct., Meeker 

RBSO-12:51 a.m.-Liquor/MIP violation at School 

St. and S. White Ave., Rangely 

RPD-12:53 a.m.-Assist RBSO at School St. and S. 

White Ave., Rangely 

RBSO-2:13 a.m.-DUI at 23404 County Rd. 5, 

Meeker 

RBSO-6:35 a.m.-Assist CSP at 4000 County Rd. 

4, Meeker 

MPD-8:40 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 809 Park 

Ave., Meeker 

RBSO-9:44 a.m.-Traffic arrest at 30000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

MPD-10:09 a.m.-Animal call at 725 11th St., 

Meeker 

RBSO-10:32 a.m.-Assist CSP at Hwy 13 and Hwy 

64, Meeker 

RBSO-11:43 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 5000 

County Rd. 1, Rangely 

MPD-12:17 p.m.-Citizen assist at 310 School St., 

Meeker 

MPD-1:08 p.m.-Civil situation at 700 10th St., 

Meeker 

RBSO-1:21 p.m.-Traffic complaint at 58000 Hwy 

64, Meeker 

MPD-1:23 p.m.-Civil situation at 1279 Garfield St., 

Meeker 

MPD-5:45 p.m.-Animal call at 1234 Main St., 

Meeker 

RBSO-6:13 p.m.-Motorist assist on Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

MPD-7:01 p.m.-Animal call at Seventh St. and Hill 

St., Meeker 

RBSO-7:34 p.m.-Assist CSP at 50000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

MPD-9:12 p.m.-Traffic arrest at 500 Eighth St., 

Meeker 

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on improving the casting skills and learning 

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but not required. All flies, fly rods and reels 

will be provided for the day but personal 

gear is welcome. The second portion of the 

clinic will focus on improving shotgun 

shooting skills by learning the different 

shooting sports and practicing trap shoot- 

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Traffic stops: 20 total. RBSO: 14; MPD: 1; RPD: 

5. 

Sunday, June 14 

RPD-1:01 a.m.-Walk through at 707 E. Main St., 

Rangely 

MPD-1:37 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 908 Market 

St., Meeker 

RBSO-2:37 a.m.-Assist MPD at 908 Market St., 

Meeker 

RBSO-2:49 a.m.-Assist RPD at 255 E. Main St., 

Rangely 

RBSO-12:31 p.m.-Assist other agencies at 42253 

County Rd. 17, Meeker 

RPD-1:22 p.m.-Disturbing the peace at 212 

Dakota, Rangely 

MPD-5:57 p.m.-Citizen assist at 1279 Cleveland 

St., Meeker 

RBSO-6:13 p.m.-Assist RPD at 2000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RPD-6:16 p.m.-Assist CSP on Hwy 40, Rangely 

RPD-7:13 p.m.-Parking complaint at 500 S. 

Kennedy Dr., Rangely 

MPD-8:02 p.m.-Assist CSP at 40000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

RPD-8:21 p.m.-Animals running at large at 144 S. 

Stanolind, Rangely 

MPD-9:06 p.m.-Alarm at 812 Market St., Meeker 

RPD-9:18 p.m.-Animals running at large at 118 W. 

Rio Blanco Ave., Rangely 


6. 

Monday, June 15 

RPD-8:51 a.m.-Animals running at large on the 

100 block of S. White Ave., Rangely 

RBSO-9:02 a.m.-Theft at 39065 Hwy 13, Meeker 

RBSO-10:11 a.m.-VIN inspection at 2649 County 

Rd. 7, Meeker 

MPD-11:07 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 980 Karen 

Ct., Meeker 

RPD-2:07 p.m.-Assist public works at 234 Jones, 

Rangely 

RBSO-2:52 p.m.-VIN inspection at 73544 Hwy 64, 

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ing. Shotguns will be provided but shooters 

are welcome to bring their own. 

Moffat County Fair 

July 20-Aug.9. 

The Moffat County Fair provides an opportunity 

for all people to exhibit, encourage 

and promote agriculture, mechanical, 

industrial, horticultural, home economics 

and livestock industries in the county. 

Activities and events are designed for all 

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ON PATROL 

Meeker 

RPD-3:18 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 71000 Hwy 139, 

Rangely 

RPD-3:46 p.m.-Assist RBSO at Hwy 139 and Hwy 

64, Rangely 

RBSO-4:01 p.m.-Unattended death on County Rd. 

29, Meeker 

RPD-4:39 p.m.-Three code violations issued in 

Rangely 

MPD-6:07 p.m.-Animal call at 43000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

RPD-6:18 p.m.-Suspicious person on 300 block of 

Denver, Rangely 

MPD-7:53 p.m.-Citizen assist at 555 Main St., 

Meeker 

RPD-7:53 p.m -Assist RBSO at 13000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RPD-8:08 p.m.-Sick animal turned into pound at 

407 ½ Bronco Rd., Rangely 

RBSO-8:15 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 555 Main St., 

Meeker 

RPD-9:21 p.m.-Suspicious person at 606 W. Hwy 

64, Rangely 

MPD-11:09 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 1133 

Cleveland St., Meeker 

RPD-11:23 p.m.-Barking dog complaint at 126 S. 

Cedar, Rangely 


1. 

Tuesday, June 16 

RPD-12:51 a.m.-Disturbance at 255 E. Main St., 

Rangely 

MPD/MVFR-7:33 a.m.-Ambulance call at 875 

Water St., Meeker 

RPD-8:28 a.m.-Vandalism at 714 E. Rio Blanco 

Ave., Rangely 

RBSO-8:37 a.m.-Traffic arrest at 17500 County 

Rd. 5, Meeker 

MPD/MVFR-8:52 a.m.-Ambulance call at 642 12th 

St., Meeker 

MPD-8:54 a.m.-VIN inspection at 555 Main St., 

Meeker 

MPD-9:46 a.m.-Animal call at 812 Second St., 

Meeker 

MPD-10:50 a.m.-Accident with property damage at 

200 Fifth St., Meeker 

RBSO-10:56 a.m.-Assist MPD at 200 Fifth St., 

Meeker 

RPD-2:43 p.m.-Code violation on the 100 block of 

Man Hurls Polecat 63 ft. 

S. White Ave., Rangely 

RPD-3:01 p.m.-Assist RFD at 500 S. Kennedy Dr., 

Rangely 

RPD-3:06 p.m.-Code violation on S. Sunset, 

Rangely 

MPD-3:50 p.m.-Automobile theft at 100 Third St., 

Meeker 

MPD-4:04 p.m.-Animal call at 1014 E. Market St., 

Meeker 

RPD-5:10 p.m.-VIN inspection at 209 E. Main St., 

Rangely 


Rangely 

MPD-6:21 p.m.-Motorist assist at Fifth St. and 

Main St., Meeker 


Rangely 

MPD-7:36 p.m.-Traffic complaint at 185 Water St., 

Meeker 

MPD-9:54 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 681 Water 

St., Meeker 

RPD-10:25 p.m.-Barking dog complaint at 126 S. 

Cedar, Rangely 

Traffic stops: 24 total. RBSO: 17; RPD: 7. 

Wednesday, June 17 

RBSO-3:39 a.m.-Accident with property damage 

at 17600 Hwy 64, Rangely 

RPD-8:36 a.m.-Lock-out at 1060 Tanglewood 

Lane, Rangely 

RPD-9:22 a.m.-Fingerprints taken at 209 E. Main 

St., Rangely 


Rangely 

RPD-10:47 a.m.-Business alarm at 209 E. Main 

St., Rangely 

MPD-11:29 a.m.-Criminal mischief at 1450 

Mountain View Rd., Meeker 

RBSO-12:45 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 209 E. Main 

St., Rangely 

MPD-1:04 p.m.-VIN inspection at 908 Market St., 

Meeker 

RPD-2:58 p.m.-Citizen assist at 102 W. Bell, 

Rangely 

RPD-4:36 p.m.-Theft from business at 321 E. 

Main St., Rangely 

MPD-5:41 p.m.-VIN inspection at 101 Main St., 

Meeker 

RBSO-6:04 p.m.-Animal call at 16500 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RPD-6:08 p.m.-Harassing communication at 209 

E. Main St., Rangely 

BEXAR COUNTY - After using Thera-Gesic ® onhis sore shoulder, 

Tom W. was able to rid his property of the varmint last Thursday. 

Whenasked if the polecat lived or died, he painlessly 

replied: “None of your dang business!” 

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COURTESY PHOTO 

2009 Rangely High School seniors Christian Holcomb and 

Jennifer Barlow (pictured) received the Colorado Elks National 

Foundation Scholarships in the amount of $500 each. 

Presenting the scholarship was Barb Widner of the Rangely 

Elks Lodge No. 1907. Holcomb will attend Mesa State College 

in Grand Junction, and Barlow will attend the University of 

Northern Colorado in Greeley. 

RPD-9:35 p.m.-Citizen assist at 234 Jones, 

Rangely 

RBSO-6:22 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 1337 Meath 

Dr., Meeker 

MPD-6:37 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 1337 Meath Dr., 

Meeker 


10. 

Thursday, June 18 

RBSO-6:11 a.m.-Animal call at 39000 Hwy 64, 

Rangely 

RBSO-7:47 a.m.-Traffic hazard at 73400 Hwy 64, 

Meeker 

RBSO-8:20 a.m.-Assist CSP at 32000 Hwy 13, 

Meeker 

RBSO-9:41 a.m.-VIN inspection at 41001 Hwy 

139, Rangely 

RBSO-10:08 a.m.-Assist RBSO at 459 County Rd. 

13, Meeker 

RBSO-11:30 a.m.-Motorist assist at 11000 Hwy 

64, Rangely 

MPD-1:28 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 910 Water 

St., Meeker 


Rangely 

RBSO/MVFR-3:29 p.m.-Fire call at 29000 County 

Rd. 8, Meeker 

MPD-4:22 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 220 E. 

Market St., Meeker 

RBSO-7:07 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 555 Main St., 

Meeker 

MPD-7:21 p.m.-911 hang-up call from 10th St. and 

Hill St., Meeker 

RBSO-7:50 p.m.-Accident with property damage 

at 66300 Hwy 64, Meeker 

RPD-8:34 p.m.-Assist RAMB at 616 E. Main St., 

Rangely 

MPD-10:31 p.m.-Disturbance at Ninth St. and 

Water St., Meeker 

Traffic stops: 31 total. RBSO: 27; RPD: 4. 

Friends and family 

are invited to attend a memorialservice for 

Patty (Raley) Long 

Saturday, June 27, 2009 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

at Kilowatt Korner, 

233 6th St., 

Meeker, Colorado 

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 

County Court Rio Blanco County, Colorado 

Court Address: 555 Main St., Suite 303 

P.O. Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: 

Parent/Petitioner: 

Samual A. & Connie M. Jones for: 

Minor Child: Fabian Ramone Trejo 

to change the child's name to: 

Fabian Joseph Jones 

Case Number: 09C48 

NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT 

BY PUBLICATION 

NOTICE TO: Trisha Irene Griego & 

Ramone Enrique Trejo, non-custodial parent. 

Notice is given that a hearing is 

scheduled as follows: 

DATE: Aug. 10, 2009 

TIME: 2:30 P.M. 

LOCATION: Rio Blanco County Court 

for the purpose of requesting a change of 

name for Fabian Ramone Trejo. At this 

hearing the Court may enter an order 

changing the name of the minor child. 

To support or voice objection to the proposed 

name change, you must appear at 

the hearing. 

Date 6-15-09 

/s/Connie M. Jones 

Connie M. Jones 

P.O. Box 571 

Meeker, CO 81641 

970-878-4675 

Publish: June 18, 25, July 2, 9 & 16, 2009 

Rio Blanco Herald Times 

MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 

Board of Education Workshop 

Thursday, June 25 - 9:00 a.m. 

Job Site 

Construction Trailer 

AGENDA 

Construction Planning Workshop 

Published: June 25, 2009 


NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, 

July 27, 2009, the Board of Commissioners 

of Rio Blanco County will hold a public 

hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the 

Rio Blanco County Administration Building, 

317 E. Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, 

to consider the following: 

Conditional Use Permit 09-3 - REDI Services 

- the applicants CUP for an RV park 

expired requiring applicant to reapply for 

a new CUP for a 20 space RV park located 

in the Thornburg Industrial Park, in 

T1N, R93W, Sec. 18, 6th P.M., on County 

Road 15. 

Copies of the documents may be obtained 

from the Development Department 

at 317 E. Market Street in 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. 



Public Notice 

Urie Rock Co.; 2424 East Main Street, 

Rangely, CO 81648 has filed an application 

for a Regular (112) Construction Ma- 

terials Operation Reclamation Permit 

with the Colorado Mined Land reclamation 

Board under provisions of the Colorado 

Land reclamation Act for the Extraction 

of Construction Materials. The proposed 

mine is known as the Urie Gravel 

Pit, and is located at or near Section 31, 

T2N, R101W and Section 36, T2N, R102W 

of the 6TH P.M., Rio Blanco County, Colorado. 

The purposed date of commencement is 

September, 2009, and the proposed date 

of completion is September, 2015. The 

proposed future use of the land is Range 

Land. Additional information and tentative 

decision date may be obtained from 

the Division of Reclamation, Mining and 

Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, 

Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, 

or at the Rio Blanco County Clerk and 

Recorder's office; 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 

81641, or the above-named applicant. 

Comments must be in writing and must 

be received by the Division of Reclamation, 

Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on 

July 22, 2009. 

Publish: June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2009 


NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION 

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, 

Mining and Safety proposes to Approve 

Permit Renewal Application No. 5 (RN-5), 

submitted by Blue Mountain Energy, Inc 

for a coal mining permit at the Deserado 

Mine (Permit No. C-1981-018). The proposed 

renewal will allow for continued 

mining and/or reclamation operations. 

The Deserado Mine is located in Rio 

Blanco County, approximately 7 miles 

northeast of Rangely, Colorado. Coal interest 

at this underground mine is Federal, 

and the surface to be affected is Federal 

and private land. The permit area encompasses 

approximately 11,788.71 acres. 

This proposed decision is based on a 

finding that the proposed operation will 

comply with all requirements of the Colorado 

Surface Coal Mining Reclamation 

Act, Section 34-33-101 et seq., C.R.S., 

and the regulations promulgated thereunder. 

A copy of the "Proposed Decision and 

Findings of Compliance", including any 

stipulations, is on file for public inspection 

at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, 

Mining and Safety, Room 215 Centennial 

Building, 1313 Sherman Street, 

Denver, Colorado 80203, and at the Rio 

Blanco County Clerk's Office, PO Box I, 

Meeker, CO 81641. Persons with an interest 

that may be adversely affected by the 

proposed decision may request a formal 

hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation 

Board on the proposed decision. 

Such request must be made within thirty 

(30) days of the initial publication of this 

notice, must be in writing, and must 

state with reasonable specificity the reasons 

for the request and the objections to 

the proposed decision. 

Publish: June 25 and July 2, 2009 


NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS ✧ 15A 

ELKS AWARDS ... INTERESTED IN MHS GOLF? 

ATTEND THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING 

JULY 7 @ 7:30PM at the MEEKER GOLF COURSE 

County Court RIO BLANCO County, Colorado, 

Court Address: P.O. Box 1150, 


IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: 

Parent/Petitioner: KELI DECUIR 

for Minor Child: TYWAYNE RAY DECUIR 

FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO: 

TY RAY DECUIR 

Case Number: 09C70 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR 

CHANGE OF NAME 

Public Notice is given on 6/16/09, that a 

Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor 

Child has been filed with the Rio Blanco 

County Combined Court. 

The Petition requests that the name of 

TYWAYNE RAY DECUIR be changed to 

TY RAY DECUIR 

Solveig Olson, Clerk of Court 

By /s/Susan Mills 

Deputy Clerk 

( S E A L) COUNTY COURT OF RIO BLANCO 

COUNTY COLORADO 

Publish: June 18, 25 and July 2, 2009 


TOWN OF DINOSAUR, 

DISBURSEMENTS FOR 

MAY 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, $511.50 

Centurytel, Phone, Fax, $179.66 

Gateway Services, Gas, Oil, Grease, $- 

Moon Lake Electric, Electricity, $1,061.22 

Colorado Dept of Public Hlth & Env, Water 

Test, $18.00 

Rangely Trash Service, Trash Service, 

$76.00 

Rio Blanco Herald Times, Disbursements, 

$20.64 

White River Electric, Internet Service, 

$49.95 

Carter & Sands P.C., Professional services, 

$45.00 

Zions Bank, Grass killer, cement, 

$532.41 

GMCO, Crack seal, $5,400.00 

Duchesne Soil Conservation, Weed Barrier, 

$270.00 

Display Sales, Flags, $248.00 

Dinosaur Plumbing, Cemetery sprinklers, 

$8,783.40 

Intermountain Farmers Association, Poultry 

net, $27.99 

Steve Reagan Company, Grass seed, 

$2,247.50 

HACH, Pond Dr. Battery, $180.95 

Pinnacol Assurance, Workers Comp, 

$472.00 

Enviro Chem, Water samples from lagoon, 

$320.00 

Grand Junction Laboratories, Water samples 

from lagoon, $319.60 

Moffat Insurance, Bond, $100.00 

TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, $28,316.04 


Rio Blanco Herald Time 

DISTRICT COURT, RIO BLANCO COUNTY 

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 

Case Number 09DR23 

This Court has entered an order directing 

publication of the proceedings filed under 

the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act 

after finding that due diligence has been 

used to obtain personal service, but to no 

avail. the following proceedings have 

been filed and are served by this publication: 

In Re: INTEREST OF MIA ALIZABETH GON- 

ZALEZ 

Petitioner: JANICE ANN GONZALEZ 

V. 

Respondent: EDWARD LEROY HILL 

You may obtain a copy of the Petition 

and Summons from this court. If you fail 

to respond within 30 days, a default judgment 

may be entered against you. 

DATED: 6/16/09 

Solveig Olson 

Clerk of the Combined Court 

By: /s/Joan Jensen 

Deputy Clerk 

Publish: June 25, July 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2009 


Notice of Director Election 

White River Electric Association, Inc. 

Prospective candidates for the annual 

election of White River Electric Association, 

Inc. directors may now obtain nominating 

petitions at the headquarters, 6th 

and Market Streets in Meeker during regular 

business hours, Monday through Friday, 

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Two directors 

from the rural district will be elected. One 

director will be elected to a three year 

term, and one director will be elected to 

a one year term. Also one director from 

the town district will be elected to a three 

year term. Completed petitions must be 

signed by 15 qualified Association members 

and returned to WREA by July 24, 

2009 by 4:30 p.m. Balloting will be conducted 

by mail in August. White River 

Electric members may also vote in person 

at the annual meeting, September 9, 

2009 -12:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in 

Meeker. 

Publish: June 18 and 25, 2009 


PUBLIC NOTICE 

The Board of County Commissioners will 

hold a special board meeting on Monday, 

June 29, 2009, at the County Administration 

Building, 317 E. Market, Meeker, CO 

TENTATIVE AGENDA 

11:00 a.m. Bid Award 

a. Helicopter Bid 

11:15 Bid Opening 

a. 2009 Meeker Airport Project AiP.06/08 

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 



RANGE CALL RODEO ENTRIES 

FOR RANCH RODEO ENTRIES 

Call Jackie Klinglesmith before 

July 1st at 878-5330 

FOR CPRA RODEO ENTRIES 

Call June 29th between 

1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at (719) 486-0599 

The Meeker Church of Christ 

invites you to worship with us… 

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

Paul J. Martin—(970) 878-0183 

Our times of worship and Bible study are as follows: 

Sunday Bible Study — 10:00 am 

Sunday Worship — 11:00 am 

Wednesday Bible Study — 7:00 pm 

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, 

July 20, 2009 the Board of Commissioners 

of Rio Blanco County will hold a public 

meeting beginning at 11:15 a.m. at 

the Rio Blanco County Western Annex, 

Rangely, Colorado, concerning the following: 

Conditional Use Permit 09-4 - Steve and 

Tammy Strain - the applicants are proposing 

to construct a manufactured home 

park consisting of seven trailer homes on 

their property located in T1N & T2N, 

R102W, 6th P.M. 

Copies of the application(s), regulation(s) 

and/or resolution(s) may be examined in 

the office of the Development Department 

in the Courthouse in 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. 



REQUEST for DESIGN/BUILD PROPOSAL 

Rio Blanco County is seeking the services 

of a Design/Build general contractor to 

complete the final design (to include 

structural and electrical engineering 

design specifications) and construction 

work on the remodeling of the "Old Library 

Space" at the Fairfield Community Center 

located at 3rd and Main St., Meeker, CO 

81641. 

The floor space is approximately 4,000 

sq ft with a vaulted ceiling. The area contains 

a loft and center structures to be removed. 

Structural integrity of the roof 

structure will need to be ensured once 

the loft and center structures are removed. 

18 offices are planned for this 

space; 7 private offices and 11 spaces 

with movable office partitions. In addition, 

one large conference room is also 

planned. 

Interested Design/Build contractors are 

asked to contact the County Administrator, 

Patrick Hooker, P.O. Box i, 317 E. 

Market St., Meeker, CO 81641 or by calling 

(970) 878-9436 or by e-mail: 

phooker@co.rio-blanco.co.us 

to obtain a copy of the RFP, Specifications 

and Design Criteria, and other related 

documents. 

A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference 

is scheduled on: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 

11 a.m. MDT. 

Design/Build proposals are due: Monday, 

July 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. MDT. 

Publish: June 18 and 25, 2009 


ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! 

You can now renew your Colorado OHV 

registrations on line at: 

www.parks.state.co.us 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

RADINO & CHUCKWAGON 

Please call before 9:00 a.m. 

day of meal 

878-5627 or 675-8112 

Senior Citizen Nutrition Program 

Suggested Donations: Over 60- $2.50; 

Under 60 - $6.00; Children under 12 - 

$3.00. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 26: Spinach lasagna, 

wax beans, tossed salad, applesauce 

with raisins. 

MONDAY, JUNE 27: Salisbury steak, 

mashed potatoes, salisbury gravy, 

tossed salad, waldorf gelatin mold. 

TUESDAY, JUNE 30: Sliced turkey, 

dressing, turkey gravy, Monte Carlo 

vegetables, peach fluff. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: Baked ham with 

cherry glaze, canned yams peas, apricots, 

angel biscuit. 

FRIDAY, JULY 3: Sites closed. Have a 

safe & happy 4th of July weekend! 

MONDAY, JULY 6: Lasagna, green 

beans, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, 

Italian bread. 

TUESDAY, JULY 7: Chicken Cordon 

Bleu, rice pilaf, oriental vegetables, 

plums. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8: Enchilada casserole, 

chuckwagon vegetables, tossed 

salad, pineapple slices. 

________________________________ 

MEEKER STREAKER 

SCHEDULE 

JULY 2009 

Suggested donations: Craig/Rifle - $5, Grand 

Jct. $8, Town Scenic $8 

Date, Destination, Driver 

July 1, Chuckwagon 

July 3, NO CHUCKWAGON - 4th of July 

Holiday 

July 5, Church 


July 7, Council on Aging 

July 7, Evening Chuckwagon 


July 9, Rifle - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Judy 




July 14, Chuckwagon, Bingo 11 a.m. 


July 16, Grand Junction, 8 a.m. to 5:30 

p.m., Judy 




July 21, Evening Chuckwagon, Bingo 

4:30 p.m. 

July 22, BLOOD PRESSURE, Chuckwagon 

July 23, Town Scenic - 8 a.m. to 3 

p.m. Glenwood Shopping Trip 


July 26, NO CHURCH BUS 


July 28, FOOT CLINIC at Pines 10 a.m. 



July 30, Craig, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Judy 


Transportation Director - Sharon. Asst. 

Director - Judy. Meeker Streaker Bus 

942-7125 (not a long distance call). 

Chuckwagon 878-5627. 

CPAXLP CAXCA

16A ✧ CLASSIFIEDS 

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, 

LEGAL NOTICES 

LEGAL NOTICES 

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. 

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 

Notice is hereby given that Rio Blanco County (hereafter referred to as the "Sponsor" or 

"Owner"), will receive sealed bids for Meeker Airport NAVAIDS Relocation Project, 

A.I.P. No. 03-08-0041-06/08, State Project No. 09-EEO-01, at the Meeker Airport. 

The project involves the approximate quantities of the following work items: 

Relocate Existing ASOS 

Segmented Circle and Lighted Wind Cone 

730 Lineal Feet of 8' Electric Wildlife Fence 

1150 Linear Feet of Access Road 

Relocate Taxiway Guidance Sign 

The bids must be prepared on forms supplied by the Owner and filed with the Rio Blanco 

County Commissioners, BY MAIL at P.O. Box i, ATTN: Teresa Anderson, Meeker, 

CO 81641, with the envelope clearly marked with the name of the bid, and received no 

later than 4:00p.m. on July 9, 2009 OR HAND DELIVERED to the Rio Blanco County Administration 

Building, 317 E. Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 with the envelope 

clearly marked with the name of the bid no later than 11:00 a.m. July 13, 2009. Hand 

delivered bids will be accepted ONLY on the date of the bid opening. The bids will be 

publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners meeting, in the 

presence of the bidders and their representatives on July 13, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. 

The Bidder (proposer) must supply all the information required by the bid or proposal 

forms and specifications. 

No bids will be received after the specified hour and date. Bids that are not prepared 

and filed in accordance with proposal requirements and conditions of the specifications 

may be rejected. 

All bids must be accompanied either by a certified check, payable to Rio Blanco County 

in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, or by a Bid Bond in a like amount and 

executed by an approved surety company. The check or bond will be retained by the 

Owner as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into contract and performance 

bond in accord with his bid within fifteen (15) days after date of notification of award. 

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to the 

work performed on this project. 

The proposed construction contract, together with detailed drawings and specifications 

for the construction of the work are available for inspection at the office of the airport 

manager by contacting Samantha Lopez at (970) 878-4349. The same may be obtained 

from the office of the Engineer, GDA Engineers, 1508 Stampede Avenue, P. O. Box 338, 

Cody, Wyoming 82414, (307) 587-3411, for a non-refundable reproduction charge of 

$100.00. Interested parties may register and view the plans and specifications at 

www.gdaengineers.com. Online contract documents are for use by subcontractors and 

suppliers in preparing quotations to prime bidders. All prime bidders must purchase a 

hard copy of the Project Manual and the Plan Set. 

Bids may not be withdrawn after the time fixed for opening them. The Owner reserves 

the right to waive irregularities in the bids and reject any and all bids. 

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, 

to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction 

Contract Specifications including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. 

A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the 

proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00. 

All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. 

The project will be shown to interested Bidders at 2:00 p.m., June 22, 2009 local time, at the airport 

in Meeker. 

BY ORDER OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY. 

/s/Teresa D. Anderson 

Teresa D. Anderson 

RBC Coordinator 

Publication Dates: June 18 and 25, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times 

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM 

FORECLOSURE NUMBER 09-05 

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

Deed of Trust: 

Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale No. 09-05 was commenced on 04/09/2009 in the office 

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

Original Grantor(s): Brian Confer 

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for 

Access National Mortgage 

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Date of Deed of Trust: 05/22/2008 

County of Recording: Rio Blanco 

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 05/30/2008 

Reception No.: 292363 

Original Principal Balance: $119,817.00 

Outstanding Principal Balance: $119,380.22 

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the 

deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when 

due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by 

the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. 

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM- 

BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 

LOT 2 AND THAT PORTION OF LOT 1 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 

BEGINNING AT THE COMMON CORNERS OF LOTS 1, 22, 2 AND 21, SAID BLOCK G; 

THENCE WEST ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF LOT 1 AND LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 74.00 

FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LOT LINE NORTH 45º EAST A DISTANCE OF 9.90 FEET; 

THENCE EAST TO THE EASTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 

67.00 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID LOT LINE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 7.00 FEET TO THE 

POINT OF BEGINNING. 

TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ANY WATER, 

SEWER AND GAS LINES WHICH SERVICE SAID PROPERTY AND WHICH MAY 

BE PRESENTLY LOCATED ON THE LOT 1, BLOCK G, WHITE SUBDIVISION, 

TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADO ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FEBRUARY 

23,1946 AS DOCUMENT NO. 69377, 

BLOCK G 

WHITE SUBDIVISION TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADO 

ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILE FEBRUARY 23, 1946 AS DOCUMENT NO. 69377 

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 120 S Grand Avenue, 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, 

08/12/2009, 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: 06/25/2009 

Last Publication: 07/23/2009 

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: 4//20/09 

Karen Arnold 

Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado 

§Karen Arnold 

By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee 

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

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

holder of the indebtedness is: 

Caren Jacobs Castle #11790, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, 

Barbara A. Bader #10394, Jennifer C. Rogers #34682, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, 

Katharine E. Fisher #39230, Jeremy D. Peck #36588, Cristel D. Shepherd #39351, 

Christopher T. Groen #39976, Kimberly L. Martinez #40351, Peter C. DeCamillis 

#38929, Anthony L. Converse #40212, Jeffrey C. Gaston #40389 

Castle, Meinhold & Stawiarski LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 303-865-1400 

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. 

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. 

Attorney file number: 09-06367 

CPAXLP CAXCA 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

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. 

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. 

❖❖❖❖❖ 

If you are interested in joining the Meeker 

High School Golf team, there will be 

an informational meeting for athletes 

and parents at the Meeker Golf Course 

July 7 beginning at 7:30pm. 

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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. 

LEGAL NOTICES 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

NOTICE OF AERIAL SPRAYING FOR CONTROL OF FLIES AND MOSQUITOES 

The Town Board has determined that it is in the public interest to conduct aerial 

spraying along the river within the Town limits and outlying adjacent areas including 

the Meeker Golf Course and Powell Park. Aerial spraying will be conducted 

within the Town limits along the river, just after daybreak Monday, June 29th; Tuesday, 

June 30th; Wednesday, July 1st; or Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 depending upon 

weather conditions. Further information is available at Town Hall, 345 Market St., 

(970) 878-5344, on the Town's website at www.townofmeeker.org, or from Gary 

Coulter, (970) 878-5045. 

Publish: June 18 and 25, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AUCTIONS 

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. 

✰✰✰✰✰ 

Nichols Store 

825 E. Main St. • Rangely 

Introducing new product 

Hi-Standard Premium Dog Food 

Saturday, June 27 

Buy a bag, get a bag free! 

DEMO from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

(970)675-8852 or (970)986-5326 

PISTOL RIVER LEATHER 

If you have questions on availability of 

harness parts, pieces, and hardware, stop 

by or give me call. 

Never give your kid a name that’s too 

long to remember, or too long to fit on the 

back of a well tooled belt. 

785 Park Avenue • 878-4346 

www.pistolriverleather.com 

❃❃❃❃❃ 

Day Dreams Greenhouse 

Last weekend of the season 

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

Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 

RANCH RODEO ENTRIES DUE BY JULY 1. 

CALL 878-5330. 

AUCTIONS 

AUCTION: CONSIGNMENT Auction, Saturday, 

June 27 at 9 a.m., 2368 South 1500 

East in Vernal, Utah. Equipment of all 

kinds, semis, dump trucks, vehicles, 

trailers, campers, boats, lumber, new & 

used tools, generators, ATVs, dirt bikes, 

guns, saddles, tack, antiques & collectibles, 

household items and much more. 

For more info. or to consign, call ZJ Auction 

Service (435)789-7424. 

www.zjauction.com 

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM 

FORECLOSURE NUMBER 09-03 

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

Deed of Trust: 

Public Trustee's Foreclosure Sale No. 09-03 was commenced on 03/27/2009 in the office 

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

Original Grantor(s): Brandy Marie Bradford and Robert Lee Bradford 

Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as 

nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation 

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC 

Date of Deed of Trust: 08/30/2006 

County of Recording: Rio Blanco 

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 09/08/2006 

Reception No.: 286130 

Original Principal Balance: $128,000.00 

Outstanding Principal Balance: $127,204.64 

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the 

deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when 

due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by 

the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. 

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM- 

BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 

Lots 9 and 10, Block 96, The Town of Meeker; EXCEPT the East 10 feet of Lot 10. County 

of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado 

Also Known as: 1285 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 1285 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 

NOTICE OF SALE 

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

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

of Trust. 

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

07/29/2009, 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: 06/11/2009 

Last Publication: 07/09/2009 

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: 04/03/2009 

Karen Arnold 

Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado 

By: §Karen Arnold, Public Trustee 

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

holder of the indebtedness is: 

Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673, Joan Olson, Esq. #28078, Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. 

#36291, Marcy McDermott, Esq #38030, Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. #36290 

Aronowitz & Ford, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, , Denver, CO 80204 (303)813-1177 

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. 

Any information provided may be used for that purpose. 

Attorney file number: 3202.38898 

Consignment Auction Sat. June 27, 10 

AM - Garfield County Fairgrounds, Rifle, 

CO. Turn your extra items into cash. Call 

or bring items to Auction. Consignments 

taken at Fairgrounds, Friday, June 26 - 8 

a.m. till 8 p.m., and Sat. June 27 - 7 a.m. 

to 9 a.m. Household furniture & appliances, 

kids items & toys, antiques & collectables, 

assorted tools - equipment & 

misc., camping & fishing items, Titan 

TG 8500 industrial gas generator (new), 

commercial dual tank compressor gas 

model TAC-27 (new), 6 hp. gas 3X3 commercial 

trash pump model TTP-300 (new), 

commercial pressure washer gas model 

TPW-2200 (new) and much more. Next 

Auction July 11. Ralph Fritzlan Auctioneer. 

More info. (970)283-5416, Cell 

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

APPLIANCES 

HAMPTON BAY white ceiling fan. Really 

nice. Remote with temperature control. 

Too heavy for my ceiling, $100. (970)629- 

5634. 

BUILDING 

MATERIALS 

Discounted Steel Buildings 

Big & Small 

Get the Deals of Deals! 

Placement to Site 

www.scg-grp.com Source#1B7 

Phone: 970-367-4335 

CLASSES 

& INSTRUCTION 

Beginning Piano Lessons 

Learn the basics of reading music, 

rhythm, and piano technique. $15/lesson 

with discounts for families! For 

more information, please call Caitlin 

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

5247. 

e-mail: purerose313@yahoo.com 

CHILDBIRTH & Breastfeeding Classes 

free at Pioneers Medical Center, Meeker. 

4-week classes for first-time parents, 

refresher courses, and crash 

courses for procrastinators! Please 

contact Ann Marie Nielsen at 878-5047 

ext. 236 or 878-3466. 

LEARN TO FLY 

Private pilot ground school starting soon. 

Contact Drew Riegel (970)629-8895 or David 

Cole (303)249-3700. 

FARM & RANCH 

ROPING CATTLE, fresh Corriente. Also, 

six 2-year old Corriente, roped very little. 

(970)618-4078. 

EXCELLENT QUALITY hay, small 75-lb. 

bales, $5/bale. 675-8759. 

YEARLING, MINIATURE PALOMINO/PAINT 

filly, $500. 675-8759. 

HORSE PASTURE for lease, $45/head, 

close to town. 878-5366. 

KUHN GYRORAKE, model GA300, 3pt. hay 

rake, like new, $3900 OBO. 878-4262. 

RECYCLE 



LEGAL NOTICES 

FARM & RANCH 

DRYLAND wheatgrass on the stand, will 

need harvested soon, free for the cutting. 

878-5366. 

HORSESHOEING 

Have anvil, will travel. You catch them, 

I'll shoe them. Paul Janke. 878-5122. 

FURNITURE 

& HOME 

FURNISHINGS 

GOLDEN OAK colored dining set, table 

with 6 chairs and matching china hutch 

(lighted) $500 OBO. Bottled water dispenser, 

holds 5 gallon jugs, heats and 

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

5281. 

BLACK METAL framed coffee table w/ 

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

$100 OBO. (970)629-5281. 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

EXPERIENCED STUCCO contractor. Available 

for stucco, stone work, sheet rock 

and remodeling jobs. Licensed and insured. 

Contact Diaz Stucco (970)589- 

5265. 

Window & Patio Door Replacement 

Roofing & Siding 

Pride in Workmanship 

Steve Steele 

Steele Roofing & Siding, LLC 

970-878-3758 

HUNTING 

WANTED: DEER & ELK LANDOWNER 

TAGS. Any season. Call Adam (435)586- 

8257. 

LAWN 

& GARDEN 

NEED YOUR LAWN MOWED? Call 878- 

4360 or (970)623-2447 for quality lawn 

care. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING 

Can't get a metal part? We can make all 

kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine 

equipment, lathe and tooling to do the 

job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive 

and Machine. (970)878-5606. 

LOG CABIN PACKAGES 

24'x32' for only $16,800. 

Many styles and sizes. 

FREE CATALOG! (307)684-2445 

www.bighornmtn.com 

60+ DISNEY VHS tapes. Call for titles. 

$10 each or best offer. 629-5281. 

❖❖❖❖❖ 

BLACK TOP MAINTENANCE 

Crack filing, striping & seal coating. 

Call for free estimates & references 

878-4682 

OIL FIELD 

EQUIPMENT 

BUYING all types of down hole drill bits, 

any size, any condition. (435)789-1221. 

REQUEST FOR BID 


BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO. 2009-BR-M001 

PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK 

RIO BLANCO COUNTY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO. 2009-BR-M001. Work includes 

rip rap, guardrail repair, lead paint abatement and bridge painting. A detailed 

schedule of work is included in contract documents. 

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 

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

in Meeker on June 25, 2009. 

VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS 

Vendors must be listed on the most current CDOT Pre-qualified Contractor Listing. 

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS 

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

address: Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker, CO 

81641. All vendors must examine the site and become familiar with all site conditions. 

Any questions regarding this project are to be directed in writing to Ron Leeper 

before Friday, July 10, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at the above address or fax number. 

WORK SCHEDULE 

It is intended that the project shall start approx. August 2 and be completed by October 

17, 2009. 

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING 

Vendors must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting: 

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 

570 Second Street, Meeker. 

BID SUBMITTALS 

Vendor shall include all information required by the contract documents. Bids shall 

have Vendor's name and address and "BRIDGE MAINT PROJECT NO. 2009-BR-M001" 

written on the sealed envelope. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or 

Cashier‚Äôs Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, 

made payable to Rio Blanco County, Colorado, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed 

by a Surety Company. 

Mail or hand-deliver to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, P.O. 

Box i, 317 E. Market,Meeker, CO 81641 before Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 4:00 P.M., 

OR, 

Hand-deliver to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, 17497 Highway 

64, Rangely, CO 81648 until 11:00 A.M. on the date of bid opening, Monday, July 20, 

2009. 

No bids shall be received Friday through Sunday, July 17th through July 19th. 

BID OPENING 

Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the 

Commissioners' Meeting Room at 17497 Highway 64, Rangely, CO 81648. Bids submitted 

after 11:00 A.M.shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall 

not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. 

BID AWARD 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the unit to obtain the proper unit price extension. If the contract is to be awarded, Owner 

will give the Successful Vendor a Notice of Award within thirty days after the day 

of the Bid opening. 


Dated: June 22, 2009 

By: Joe Collins, Chairman 

Publish: Rio Blanco Herald Times: June 25 and July 2, 2009



PHOTOGRAPHY 

Ellen Robinson Photography 

• Complete High School Senior Portrait 

Package $175 

• Wedding Packages available too! 

Example on Web site: 

www.erphoto8.com 

Call 878-3621 for appointment. 

TOOLS AND 

MACHINERY 

TABLE SAW with stand, $100. Chop saw 

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

5280. 

YARD SALES 

33790 HWY. 13 (Meeker): Saturday, June 

27, 8 a.m. to noon. Lots of everything. 

Something for everyone. 

790 GARFIELD St. (Meeker): Friday, 6/26, 

noon to 5, Saturday, 6/27, 8 a.m. to 2 

p.m. Multi-Family. Furniture, baby items 

& misc. 

837 CEDAR St. (Meeker) Saturday, June 

27 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Glassware and child 

seats, variety of items. 

HELP WANTED: 

FULL TIME 

RIO BLANCO County is currently seeking 

qualified applicants for an Administrative 

Assistant in the Assessor’s Office. 

Applicant must be 18 years of age, have 

strong mathematical and computer skills, 

and have a valid Driver’s License. Microsoft 

Access experience a plus. Position 

assists the public, creates or updates 

computerized records and other general 

office duties. This is a full time position 

with benefits. $13.38/hr. To apply, submit 

a completed RBC application to the 

Personnel Department at P.O. Box i, 

Meeker, CO 81641. Applications can be 

obtained from the Personnel Office or 

downloaded from our website at 

www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel. For 

information call 970-878-9570. Deadline: 

June 30, 2009. Announcement #0917. EOE. 

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 

■ Transportation Driver 

FULL-TIME [eligible for benefits]: 

■ RN - Wing 

■ Chief Financial Officer 

■ Certified Nursing Assistant 

■ Environmental Services Tech 

■ Family Practice Physician 

■ Rehab Aide 

PART-TIME [eligible for benefits]: 

■ Certified Nursing Assistant 

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 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Rio Blanco County Landfill 

RATE CHANGE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-7 adopted on February 12, 2007, the Solid Waste Landfill Department is 

giving notice of a change in method and rates of landfill charges as of July 1, 2009. 

Fees will be based upon weight rather than the current method of volume. 

Fees will be calculated for different types of waste as follows: 

TYPE PER TON FEE 

Residential Household, Non-commercial 

users (Includes scrap metal, appliances 

(certified Freon-free), furniture, animal 

carcasses, common building and household 

debris) 

Commercially-hauled Compacted 

Household Waste (Includes compactor 

trash trucks) 

Non-Compactible Material 

(i.e. bricks, concrete, asphalt) 

Commercial Waste 

(i.e. roll-offs, dump trucks, light building 

demo.) 

Special Waste, Useable for daily cover 

(Generated within Rio Blanco County) 

Special Waste, Not useable for cover 

(Generated within Rio Blanco County) 

$58 

(or $0.029 per pound) 

PER LOAD 

COMMERCIAL 

TRUCK GATE 

FEE 

$0 

$15 $25 

$30 $25 

$58 $25 

$15 $25 

$30 $25 

Special Waste, Generated outside of RBC $70 $25 

Tires, Less than 16” $58 ($0.029 per lb.) Plus $4.00 each 

Tires, 16” to 17.9” $58 ($0.029 per lb.) Plus $6.00 each 

Tires, 18” to 24” $58 ($0.029 per lb.) Plus $8.00 each 

Tires, Over 24” $58 ($0.029 per lb.) Plus $15.00 each 

Junk Vehicles (no fluids or battery, 

certified Freon-free) 

HELP WANTED: 

GENERAL 

Full Time/Part Time Tellers 

First National Bank of the Rockies - Meeker 

We are looking for professional individuals with 

strong customer service skills and cash handling 

skills a plus. Great benefits available, no travel. 

A credit history/background check required. Pick 

up an application at 504 Main St., Meeker, 

CO. EEO/AA. 

Join the staffs of the ERBM Recreation and Park 

District and Meeker Rec. Center who are dedicated 

to the fitness of Meeker's residents-make 

a difference in your community! We are seeking 

Seasonal Fitness Instructors to join our team. 

Job Descriptions and Applications can be 

picked up at the Meeker Rec. Center, 101 Ute 

Road. Background Check is required. EOE. 

HELP WANTED at Ol’ Crows Beer & Beverage, 

1030 Market St., Meeker. 878-5485. 

WORK 

WANTED 

BUSY AS a bee? Leave the Cleaning to me. Experience 

and reasonable rates. Jackie's Cleaning 

Service, (970)878-9969. 

BUSINESS 

OPPORTUNITY 

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Double R Investments is looking for investors to 

help finish Liberty Industrial Park east of Meeker. 

You may either purchase industrial property 

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 

FSBO, 4 BDR, 2 BA house, 1500 sq. ft., 

corner lot, single car garage, $184,000. 

See at 695 11th St. 878-5150. 

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NEW HOME, great views, energy efficient, 

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

time to buy. 1116 Jeanette Drive. 

$265,000. Reduced to $250,000. 

(970)629-5427. 

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. 

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. 

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NEW HOME, great views, energy efficient, 

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

time to buy. 1116 Jeanette Drive. 

$265,000. Reduced to $250,000. 

(970)629-5427. 

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Mobile Homes (Certified asbestos-free) $300 each (no weight fee) 

HOMES: RANGELY 

RANGELY: For sale by owner: 1260 La 

Mesa Circle. Custom built home, 2500+ 

sq. ft., 4 BDR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage. Mature 

lawn with sprinkler system, new 

metal roof, pellet stove. $289,000. 

(970)675-2752 by appt. 

HOMES: DINOSAUR 

WHY PAY rent when you can own your 

own home? $100,000 buys 3 BDR, 1 BA 

home with office, media room, living 

room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, sun room, 

breezeway, 1-car garage and covered 

deck. All under 2680 sq.ft. metal roof 

plus finished out building, storage shed, 

pond with waterfalls and privacy fence on 

one lot in Dinosaur. Call (970)374-2428. 

LAND/LOTS 

19+ ACRES, 12 miles west of Meeker 

Hwy. 64, river frontage, electricity on 

property, private land, $148,000. Roger 

(970)366-6082. 

532 ACRES by Collbran in Mesa County. 

County road access. South facing with 

Juniper and Pinyon trees. Borders BLM 

and DOW. Excellent deer and elk hunting. 

Can divide into 40 acres home sites. 

Owner will finance with 10% down. 

$695,000. Tom Tucker Realty, (970)878- 

4596. 

40 ACRES by Elk Springs in Western 

Moffat County. County Road access, 

power close by. Excellent hunting area. 

$40,000. Tom Tucker Realty, (970)878- 

4596. 

35 ACRES,FENCED with 2 loafing sheds, 

located in Little Beaver Estates neighborhood 

adjoins Oak Ridge Game Management 

Unit. Contact Tom (478) 230-8228. 

APPROX. 6 acres +/- of vacant river front 

land. 4 miles west of Rangely. (970)629- 

1364. 

RENTALS: MEEKER 

APARTMENTS IN MEEKER 

2 BDR, 1 BA apartments available for 

lease. Rent includes all utilities EX- 

CEPT ELECTRIC. Large closets. All appliances 

including dishwasher, disposal, 

microwave. On-site 24-hour laundry. 

Large backyard ON THE RIVER. Security 

deposit required. Must pass 

background check. $825/month, 6 or 

12-month leases available. Storage 

units also available for tenants. No 

pets. 

Stop By 680 Water St., Apt.#1 

Or Call Us At (970)878-5187 

COZY 2 BDR apartment. $800 deposit, 

$800 per month rent. You pay phone and 

cable/satellite. All other utilities paid. 

Close to downtown and elementary 

schools. Stop by Northwest Auto, 485 

Market in Meeker for an application. 

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. 

REMODELED 2 BDR duplex, fenced back 

yard, carport, quiet cul-de-sac with lots of 

kids, $850/month rent + $850 deposit. 

(303)931-3735. 


Charming 3 BDR, 1 BA home with large 

fenced yard, deck, beautiful landscaped 

front yard, wood stove and storage shed 

for rent. Available Aug. 1. Washer/dryer, 

all utilities, and trash pickup included in 

rent. $1200 per month. Last & first, $500 

damage deposit & references required. 

(970)878-9848 leave message. 

FOR RENT OR LEASE OPTION TO BUY: 

3 BDR, 2.5 BA, single family dwelling, 

beautiful views, 2 miles west of 

Meeker on Hwy. 13. $1500/month rent 

plus deposit or for sale for $269,000. 

See at www.westernslopefsbo.com. 

Call Jeanie in Texas at (361)387-1095 

or (832)380-0860 or Andrea (970)878- 

4010. 

THE FLYING U Guest House & Lodging 

offers nightly, weekly and monthly 

rentals. Rooms have queen beds, living 

room, kitchenette, bath, cable TV. Very 

private, quiet and relaxing. Parking right 

in front of your door. We also offer a fully 

equipped fitness studio. All rooms are 

non-smoking. No partiers or hard drinkers. 

The Flying U is a very beautiful setting. 

A Quest for Excellence. Call 

(970)878-3540 or (970)314-4908. 

TOWNHOUSE, 3 BDR, 1.5 BA, washer & 

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

5858. 

FOR RENT or lease option to buy: NEW 

HOME, 3 BDR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, tile/ 

hardwood floors, great views, $1500/ 

month or $250,000 to buy. (970)629-5427. 

4 BDR house, new carpet upstairs, washer 

& dryer, kitchen appliances, $1500/ 

month for family, 861 10th St. Call 878- 

3351 for info. Available July 2. 

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6th & Market St. 


970.878.5606 

PhilMass Mike Mohr 

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Phil’s Refrigeration 

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Serving Meeker & Rio Blanco County 

30 Years Experience 

878-5243 

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. 

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

Casey Tech Services, LLC 

• Computer Diagnostics & Repair 

• Virus & Spyware Clean-up & 

Removal 

• Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting 

• Residential & Business 

Networking Solutions 

Tire & Services LLC 

Cole Tire & Services LLC is 

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RosKen, LLC 

100% Equipment Lease Financing, SBA Loans, 

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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 

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2 Rooms $49.95* 

(limited time offer, minimum & restrictions apply) 

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743 E. Main St. 

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2728 Railroad Ave., Rifle, CO 

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RENTALS: MEEKER 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. 

FURNISHED LOG home. Spectacular 

views, 2-story, 1 large BDR, dog run, garage, 

privacy, acreage, barbecue, grill, 

non-smokers, 28 miles upriver, $850 plus 

deposit. (970)878-4518. 

Residential Property: 

606 South 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 twocar 

garage. 

1390 La Mesa Circle $268,500.00 

Decorators Dream! 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath, over 2,200 sf, beautiful 

wood and tile floors. Vaulted ceilings, bay windows, 

large lot. 

514 Redwood Lane $260,000.00 

New modular home with spacious floor plan. Huge master 

suite, 4 BR, 2 bath, fireplace. Wraparound porch, large lot. 

114 Pinyon Circle $245,900.00 

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

large family kitchen. Wraparound deck and hot tub. Two-car 

garage, with extra parking. 

1421 La Mesa Circle $239,900.00 

REDUCED! Beautiful tri-level custom home, approx 2,400 

sf, w/ 4 BR, 3 full baths. Great family kitchen and sitting 

room combination with pellet stove. 18-inch tile throughout 

kitchen, bathrooms and hallways. Two-car garage, sprinkler 

system, upstairs laundry, wet bar, fully-fenced yard w/ pergola. 

1245 La Mesa Circle $234,800.00 

Gorgeous NEW home with 3 BR, 2 bath, approximately 

1,900 sf, vaulted ceilings, arched doorways. Two-car 

garage, front landscaping included. 

514 Hilltop Court $228,500.00 

REDUCED! Impressive two-story home in cul-de-sac. 

$5,000 flooring allowance, 4 BR, 2.5 bath, over 2,000 sf. All 

new stainless appliances. Beautifully landscaped, with twocar 

garage. 

337 Darius Avenue $194,000.00 

Awesome location! 3 BR 1 3/4 bath approx.1,600 sf. Nice 

tile work throughout home, office plus playroom, hot tub. 

Flooring allowance! 

TRAILER SPACE available, full hook up, 

30 ft. or smaller, can handle slide out - 

right side only, $500 monthly. (970)314- 

4908. 

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. 

HORSE AND CATTLE RANCH FOR SALE 

Colorado Hunting, Fishing, Horse 

and Cattle Ranch, 500 acres, 

2.5 miles of the Yampa River in 

northwest Colorado. Elk, Deer, 

Antelope, Goose, Pheasant, Duck 

Hunting, Fishing. Excellent Water 

Rights/Hay Meadows, 30 minutes 

from Craig, Colorado, 45 minutes 

from Hayden/Steamboat Airport. 

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BROOKS REALTY 

Rio Blanco Realty, Inc. 

Beth Hairston, Broker • Kris Denny, Office Manager 

101 E. Main St. • Rangely 

970-675-2251 

226 Morrison Avenue $193,700.00 

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

beautiful kitchen, pellet stove. Large heated shop garage, 

sprinkler system. 

1512 La Mesa Circle $190,000.00 

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

home. Beautifully landscaped with pond and two-car 

garage. 

1495 La Mesa Circle $186,500.00 

Two-story meticulous home over partially finished basement. 

3 BR, 2.5 bath, over 2,300 sf. Fenced yard, two-car 

garage. 

276 Middle Street $175,000.00 

Good views from this 3 BR, 2 full bath home over finished 

basement. Total square feet almost 2,100. 

121 Foothill Drive $164,500.00 

Ranch home with loft, approximately 1,700 sf. 3 BR, 2 full 

baths, new floor coverings. Quiet location, two-car garage, 

all on ½-acre lot. 

1041 Halfturn Road $158,000.00 

REDUCED! Ranch-style home, newer construction, 3 BR, 

2 bath w/ 1,400 sf. Vaulted ceilings, custom tile in dining 

room & kitchen. 

113 South Jones Avenue $113,000.00 

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

tile. Located close to Main Street and schools. 

436 Thomas Court $99,900.00 

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

vaulted ceilings, many improvements, large secluded 

lot. 

514 East Rio Blanco Ave. $78,000.00 

1,200 sf townhouse with 3 BR, 1.5 bath. Very affordable, 

large rear yard. Newer carpet in lower level. 

Take advantage of the AMERICAN RECOVERY ACT AND REINVESTMENT 

ACT. You could be eligible for a TAX CREDIT of up to $8,000! 

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

www.rioblancorealty.com 

CPAXLP CAXCA 

Mose McPhail 

970-878-4314 • 970-878-4319 fax 

mose@wrrmeeker.com 

WHITE RIVER Realty 

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

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

Laurie J. Brooks 

Owner/Broker 

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

1132 Michael Circle • Meeker 

3-Year-Old Home, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 

with Large 2-car Garage. Privacy Fence and 

Nicely Finished Patio in Backyard. 

Reduced to $ 249,500 

■ NEW LISTING! 1600 County Rd 36 • 3 bedroom, 2-3/4 baths, New stucco exterior, 

new windows & doors, nice deck. 2 car att. garage. 19 acres all fenced. Great views.........................$430,000 

■ NEW LISTING! 178 Main St., Meeker • Endless possibilities with plenty of paved parking. ...........$230,000 

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

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

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

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

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

■ 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 

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

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


Interested in renting the home of anyone 

out of town for the 4th of July weekend. 

Very respectful group of 5-10 people. 

Willing to pay and clean thoroughly. 

(303)882-7537. 

Commercial Office Space in town square. 

Paid utilities with private parking. Call 

878-4323. 

Commercial office space available in Hugus 

4138. 

Building, downtown Meeker. 878- 

10x10 Storage Unit available. 

Call M-1 Express, 878-5828. 

SHARE MY home for rent, fully furnished, 

full privileges. 878-0790. 

FOR RENT: 400 sq. ft. ground level office, 

all utilities paid, $400/month. 878-5483. 

NEWLY REMODELED 2 BDR townhome. 

$750/mo. 878-3504. 

COMMERCIAL SPACE available July, 

great Main St. location. 878-3433. 



Call to schedule an appointment today! 

Looking to 

buy or sell 

your home 

or business? 

Call Wendy Garrett ~ Broker 

at Meeker Realty 

970-878-5165 or 

cell 970-274-8641 


12TH STREET APARTMENTS 

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

$800/month + $500 deposit. Call 

(970)756-1077. 

RENTALS: RANGELY 

COMMERCIAL SHOP with office to rent, 

available now. Call Rio Blanco Realty 

675-2251. 

SILVER SAGE RV PARK 

(970)675-2259 

RV Spaces for rent. 

Carl & Peggy Rector (970)675-8573 

Peg's cell (970)629-5574 

Carl's cell (970)629-5573 

CARS 

DOMESTIC 

1973 MUSTANG convertible, 302 V-8, 3speed 

floor shift, yellow, black interior, 

white top, new clutch, nice car, second 

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

no trades. (970)629-5281. 

Exceptional Equestrian Estate 

Located in the coveted White River Valley near Meeker. 

Beautiful, nearly new 2,800 square foot ranch style home 

on 42 acres with tremendous documented water rights, 

indoor riding arena, multiple equestrian facilities and 

outbuildings. O�ered at $1,500,000. 

Vonnie Frentress Colorado Group Realty 970-846-4372 

WE MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE 

AMERICAN DREAM 

Mortgage 

1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107 


970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780 

E-mail: backcountry@nctelecom.net 

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

Serving your Real Estate needs in Meeker and the Beautiful White River Valley. 

First Time Home Buyers: A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available 

for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal 

residence before December 1, 2009. See details on our web site. 

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity. 

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 and complete information stop by our office at 11th and Market St in Meeker. 

Give Steve Wix or Andrea Thiessen a call, and visit our web site at www.backcountryrealty.com 

Serving the entire state of Colorado 

Conventional Loans 

FHA/VA/USDA Loans 

Jumbo Loans 

Manufactured Homes 

Fast Approvals & Closings 

We Will Work With All Types of Credit 

970-242-2400 

1-888-242-2433 

417 North Ave., Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 

amdreamtg@qwestoffice.net 

www.myamericandreamus.com 

CARS 

DOMESTIC 

1988 LINCOLN Town Car, runs great, $1500 OBO. 

1993 GMC 1/2-ton pickup, 4x4, runs great, new 

clutch, needs hood painted, $3200 OBO. 878-0790. 

CARS 

IMPORT 

2003 SUBARU Baja, 73,000 miles, yellow 

& gray, AWD, manual transmission, 

$13,000 OBO. (970)620-5147. 

CAMPERS & R.V.S 

2008 CRUISER, 33 ft., 3 slide outs, like 

new, very nice, $38,000 OBO. (970)620- 

5147. 

2007 CEDAR Creek 5th-wheel, 36 ft., 3 

slide-outs, king size bed, fireplace, 

leather recliners, central vacuum, like 

new, too much to mention, must see, 

$39,000. (970)675-2608. 

1997 LANCE Squire model 3000 8.6 ft overhead 

camper, excellent condition, $8500. 878-4500. 

643 Main Street ◆ P.O. Box 1384 


❖ NEW LISTING ~ 567 12th Street – cute and clean 

2 bd, 1 ba, 840 SF up/840 SF basement, 1 car 

garage, many upgrades, great yard, a must to see – 

Priced to sell at $185,000. 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 569 Larry Lane – 2bd/2ba manufactured 

home on large, landscaped-corner lot. 

Spacious kitchen/living/dining area and master 

bedroom. Fenced backyard, 1-car garage. $199,000 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 2 Building Sites – each 2.25 acres 

in the Turner Curtis Creek Minor Subdivision – 

Hwy 13 access. Lot 1 - $70,000 / Lot 2 - $80,000 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 1105 Mark Circle – Great home 

on large lot, total 3 bd, 3 ba, custom cabinetry, oak 

floors, deck, 2-car garage and more. $228,700 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 1109 Cleveland ~ 3 bedroom, 2 

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

patio and fireplace in back yard. $195,000 

KAREN REED 

BROKER/OWNER 

117 W. MAIN ST. •RANGELY, CO 81648 

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

RESIDENTIAL 

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900 Tropic St. Exceptional Ranch-style home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1912 sq. ft. $280,000 

221 Ridge Rd. Beautiful tri-level home-4 bedrooms, 2 baths. 1820 sq. ft. $185,000 

925 W. Bell St. Majestic2story-5bedrooms2½bathsover3000sq.ft.Reduced to $314,000. 

315 & 317 N. Grand Ave. Refurbished Duplex. 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 

511 E. Rangely Great location - ranch style home, 3 bdrm 1 bath, hot tub, app. 1259 sq. ft. $164,000 

LOTS/LAND 

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Skull Creek Estates Approx. 5 1/2 acres $25,000 202 W. Main St. $50,000 Great corner location 

2 Fantastic lots in La Mesa Sub$50,000 each 1lotinParkNorthMobileHomeSub$11000 

40 Acres vacant land $50,000 Lake St. 2 Lots, 5,000 sq. ft. each. Both $28,000 

We SELL your listing! 

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

136 Jones Ave. 828 sq.ft. Ranch Sale Pending 600 E. Main St. Sale Pending 

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

222 S. Stanolind Ave Sold 234, 240 & 244 School St. Sale Pending 

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 

View listings at www.raven-realty.com 

◆ •• NEW •• New custom home in Sage Hills - 

Call for more details! Reduced to $180,000 

◆ •• NEW •• Beautiful 48 acres 5 miles south of 

Meeker, joins BLM. $265,000.00. 

◆ 283 Love Lane Beautiful newer home with 

30x40 shop, horse barn and corrals. 2.5 miles 

from Meeker. $375,000 

◆ 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. 

◆ 1110 Greta Circle New 3BD, 2BA home with 

garage, stucco siding, nice home with beautiful 

views. Price reduced $285,000 

◆ 1304 Sage Ridge Road 3,365 sq. ft. custom 

built home with garage, gas fireplace, beautiful 

cabinets. Reduced to $275,000 

◆ Home Only: CLEAN 2BD mobile home in trailer 

park. $55,000 $45,000 

◆ 1112 Park Ave Good condition remodeled 

home with large master bedroom, covered 

porch, clean. Reduced to $139,000 

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

roof on two lots. $295,000 

◆ 180 Little Rancho Drive BUILDER MUST 

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

with covered porch, creek on 35 acres, horses 

allowed. $335,000 

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

huge lot, panoramic views, beautiful yard. 

$275,000. 

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

home on 11.85 acres about 10 miles from 

Meeker. $339,000 

◆ 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. $349,000 Make offer 

MOTORCADE: 

MISCELLANEOUS 

For Sale: A 2006 Polaris 4-Wheel Outlaw 

ATV and a 1979 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Pickup. 

Items are being sold separately. 

Sealed written bids for each item are being 

accepted through July 7, 2009 at First 

National Bank of the Rockies, 222 W. 

Main St., Rangely, CO. Highest bid for 

each item will be accepted for final sale. Please 

contact Lissa at 970-878-9026 with questions. 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Auto-Craig. Selling 

quality used cars, with limited warranty, 

financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749, 

Dealer. 

MOTORCYCLES 

2004 HONDA CR-125R for sale, $1500. 

Call (970)629-2370. 

SNOWMOBILES 

BRAND NEW 2008 Yamaha Phazer MTX 

snowmobile (white, gray & orange) in 

mint condition plus accessories, $5000 

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

(970) 878-5165 

www.meekerrealty.com 

Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner 

Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. 

Bobby Gutierrez, Broker Assoc. 

❖ NEW LISTING ~ 73229 Hwy 64 ~ 38 acres with 3 

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

etc. ASKING $475,000 

❖ 1130 Mark Circle ~ Beautiful 3 bd, 2 bath home on 

large site and 2 car detached garage FOR ONLY 

$197,300 BACK ON THE MARKET! 

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

ranging from $98,500 - $108,500 

❖ 1266 Cleveland Street ~ Move in Ready. Beautiful 

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

located on a dead-end street. Call for an appointment 

PRICE REDUCED To $ 220,000 

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

Location. $595,000 

❖ Vacant Land ~ 14 acres on County Road 7 

Price Reduced to $125,000 

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

Phone/Fax 970-878-5877 

www.westernexposures.com • ojmiller@quik.com 

◆ 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 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 

◆ Gary’s Steak House & Saloon 

REDUCED TO $850,000 Tremendous 

business with living quarters in Meeker, 

Colorado, call for details. 

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

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

$475,000 

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

Meeker. Call for price. 

◆ Nice 19 Unit Apartment building and 17 storage 

units with open park area. Good investment 

- Make an Offer! Price reduced to 

$1,600,000 

◆ 780 Market St. - Service station and garage. 

Great location. $350,000 

RANCHES & VACANT LAND 

◆ 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. 

◆ One of the most beautiful and largest lots in 

Sage Hills with panoramic views & quiet location. 

Call of details. 

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

going through Meeker. Zoned for multi-family 

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

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

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