SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 R I O B … · RIOBLANCOHERALDTIMES NEWS 3A Thursday,April1,2010 WATT’SRANCHMARKET 970.878.5868 271E.MARKET MEEKER,COLORADO Open seven

R � I � O B � L � A � N � C � OR � I � O B � L � A � N � C � O

Herald TimesHome of Mike Knezovich

S E R V I N G R I O B L A N C O C O U N T Y , C O L O R A D O S I N C E 1 8 8 5

Volume 125, Number 34 � April 1, 2010 � theheraldtimes.com

WEATHER Saturday: 40s/20s Partly sunny Sunday: 50s/20s More clouds than sun

Jaicee Simmonswaited for heruncle BrettCarroll — orCowboy Brett, ashe was billed —to perform ropetricks while hispardner CowboyCoen sang west-ern songs lastweek at MeekerCafe. See morephotos on Page9A.

Pretty in pinkPretty in pink

By JEFF [email protected]

RANGELY I Afour-day school week hasmoved closer to becoming a reality.

School board members voted Mondaynight to approve the switch to a four-day schoolweek, contingent upon approval of an imple-mentation plan to be presented at the board’sApril 20 meeting.

“They (Superintendent Barry Williams andthe administrative staff) have done a lot ofwork putting this together. We just felt like weneeded to see a plan, rather than just saying

we’re going to a four-day school week,” saidAdair Norman, president of the RangelySchool Board. “Staff has done a lot of work.They have all the information. They just needto put an implementation plan in place and thenwe can move forward. It’s not that we don’ttrust staff. We do. But we have to hold themaccountable, just like we (the board) are heldaccountable.”

Norman expects the board will take actionto approve the change at the April 20 meeting.

“I hope so, yes,” Norman said. “I reallywould expect they will give us some informa-tion prior (to the meeting), so we can look at it

and ask any questions. Hopefully, we’ll finalize(the plan) at that time (April 20), so people willknow for sure what they need to plan for.”

The administrative staff has been research-ing the four-day school week, held publicmeet-ings about the possible change and surveyedpublic opinion, which favored the switch by aslight margin, 37 percent to 34 percent.Students were also surveyed and supported thechange by a bigger margin, with 65 percent ofjunior and senior high students in favor and 78percent of elementary students.

Norman said it was important for the boardto move forward on the subject.

“Parents want to know what will happen,so they can make plans, and it’s getting kind oflate in the year,” Norman said. “This(Monday’s vote) was meant to show the boardwas serious, but along with being serious, weneed to be responsible. Just going to a four-dayschool week does nothing for us. It’s like sign-ing a blank check. We need to know what doesit look like, what do we expect of it.”

Phil Bonds, former Rangely administratorwith experience in a four-day school week,spoke to the board at Monday’s meeting. He’snow the principal atWest Grand in Kremmling.

“He talked to us about what they have done

and how it started,” Norman said. “It didn’twork exactly like they thought it would, butthey adjusted and they have a good system,they believe.”

Norman said the board, while recognizingthe need to move forward, wants to make sureit has done its homework before taking finalaction.

“I know people are anxious and they wanta decision, but this is a big change,” Normansaid. “I wouldn’t want us to say, oh, wow, Iwish we would have done more diligence andswitch back a year later. That would beupheaval for everybody.”

Four-day school week gets preliminary nod

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each of thecandidates for town council andmayor in Rangely were asked thesame set of questions. Here are theirresponses, in alphabetical order.

FOR MAYOR:Paula Davis

What is your occupational back-ground? 1980-1981: Rio BlancoSchools Federal Credit Union; 1981-1988: Rio Blanco County Road andBridge Department, cost accountant;1989-2007: Rangely PoliceDepartment; 1990-1991: RangelyInsurance Group; 2001-present: RioBlanco County Department of SocialServices, eligibility specialist.

Please list any relevant experi-ence, including if you have held elect-ed office or served on a board: “RE-4 Board of Education during the con-struction of what was then the middleschool; worked to start the ParentAdvisory Committee (PAC). WesternRio Blanco Recreation and ParkBoard during the construction of thegolf course and the transition fromRick Simmons as director to MattGrenfell. Fire board during the con-struction of the training facility.Currently, I am on the RangelyCemetery Board and serve as thetreasurer. 1991-present:Advocate/volunteer/treasurer/boardmember for Rangely VictimServices/Safehouse; worked to obtain501(c)(3) for the organization. 1989-present: Foodbank volunteer/treasur-er; worked to obtain 501(c)(3) status.2005-present Rangely HumanResource Council. 2007-present:WARM Committee to provide assis-tance to the needy, elderly and handi-capped for their heating and coolingexpenses. I have written grants toobtain funding for each of theseorganizations’ continued operation. Ialso wrote grants to obtain comput-ers, software, recorders, radio equip-ment, and other operating equipmentfor the Rangely Police Department.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “I would like to represent theinterests and concerns of the citizensof the town of Rangely. I don’t haveany axes to grind or personal agendasto pursue. I am here to serve the peo-ple in Rangely.”

Rangelycandidatesgive views


RBC I ’Tis the season for elec-tions.

The town of Rangely has compet-itive races for the position of mayor aswell as for three trustee seats on thetown council. While on the other endof the county, the Meeker election wascanceled when one of the candidateswithdrew, meaning none of the threeseats open on the town board was con-tested.

There are also elections going onin the county for hospital board andrecreation board.And in Rangely, vot-ers will be asked to decide whether tosupport a bond issue to build a newhospital. The date for the special dis-trict elections is May 4.

Meanwhile, three candidates arevying for one seat on the Rio BlancoCounty Board of Commissioners andfour candidates threw their hat in thering for the job of county coroner. Allof the candidates are Republicans.Next week’s county assembly willhave a role in how those races shakeout.

The date for the town election inRangely is April 6, but ballots weredelivered to the post office March 19.

“There were approximately 1,450ballots mailed out,” said Town ClerkChris Brasfield. “Ballots can bemailed — postage was prepaid on theenvelopes — or they can be droppedoff at Town Hall.”

Ballots must be returned by 7 p.m.on Election Day.

“So far, I have received about 300(ballots) back,” Brasfield saidMonday. “I’ve got a bunch of undeliv-erables back, too, so anybody cancome in and get a ballot if they didn’tget one.”

Even though the counting of bal-lots can, by law, begin 15 days beforethe election, Brasfield said she andelection judges John and Teresa Sims,who have both been election judges inthe past, will start counting ballotsApril 5, the day before the election.

“We have chosen to start theprocess the day before the election andwon’t close out the machine until 7p.m. on Election Day,” Brasfield said.“We will know the results once we

Electionseasonarrives

Troy Hilkey turned his machine nearly on its side — without tipping over — while making a turn during Sunday’s club ride.

GO IN THE SNOW!GO IN THE SNOW!

� SeeELECTION, Page 3A � SeeCANDIDATES, Page 8A

JEFF BURKHEAD

Nathan Pelloni of Meeker took flight during Sunday’s annual club ride, sponsored by the White River Snowmobile Club. Pelloni hasparticipated in extreme sports events. See additional photos on Pages 6A and 7A.

THRIFTS & GIFTSNOW OPEN!!

265 Sixth Street • Meeker • 970.878.5500

Call Today!Call Today!

540 Russell St., Craig - 970-824-8238 • 654 Main St., Meeker - 970-878-0477

High-Speed &Dial-Up Internet

Web Services

The 2010Spring EditionComing Soon!

Look for the Spring Edition of theNorthwest Colorado Hunting Guide in

newsracks throughout Colorado.

2A � COMMUNITY RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

Burnell completes basic training at Ft. SillMEEKER I Pvt. Jonathan Burnell was graduated from BCT

(Basic Combat Training) in Fort Sill, Okla., and is now in Georgiaattending his AIT (Advanced Individual Training) training at FortGordon. His mother and brother Jeff were able to attend his gradua-tion along with his Grandma Oliver and Aunt Tara and cousins Isaacand Brooke. Jon is the son of Jody (Caleb) Gardner and SamBurnell, all formerly of Meeker. Grandparents are Curt and BevBurnell of Belmont, N.Y., and Terry and Betty Jo Oliver of Rozet,Wyo. Great grandparents are Ruby Kemp of Belmont, N.Y., HelenRuth Oliver of Casper, Wyo., and Fuzz and Roberta Cook of Meeker.

CNCC offers CDL certification class in MayCRAIG I CNCC will offer a CDL certification class May 10-21.

Registration, physical, permit and tuition must be received by April16. This class will be held in Craig and is offered by CDL CertifiersInc. and CNCC. For information, call Iris Franklin at 878-5227 or e-mail [email protected].

Tea Party organizational meeting TuesdayMEEKER � Anyone interested in the Tea Party movement is

invited to attend an organizational meeting at the Mountain ValleyBank Community Room, 400 Main St. in Meeker on Tuesday, April 6at 7 p.m.

Chambers name members of the weekRBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is

Aspen Apartments. To read the story, go towww.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Memberof the Week is Adam’s Body and Paint. For more information, go towww.rangelychamber.com.

BRIEFSRIOBLANCOCOUNTY HOME OF:Mike Knezovich

AFTERHOURS, CAJUN0STYLE ...

JEFF BURKHEAD

Atmos Energy put on a Cajun boil as sponsor of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s monthly After Hours on March25. Clay Russell, operations supervisor for the Craig, Meeker and Steamboat Springs area, left, and Jim Ellis, Atmos’town operator in Meeker, hosted the event and did the cooking.

MEEKER � This week’s “home of” honoree is MikeKnezovich of Meeker. Today is Mike’s birthday. Mike was bornon April Fool’s Day 46 years ago. Mike has lived in Meeker 10years. Mike and his wife Susan have been married 24 years.

Mike works for Williams Exploration.Mike and Susan have three children: Daughter Amanda

Knezovich, 27, of Portland, Ore.; son Robert Knezovich and his9-month old son Cory, also of Portland; and daughter HollyKnezovich, 16, of Meeker. Holly is a sophomore at Meeker HighSchool.

In his spare time, Mike enjoys hunting, fishing, camping andbeing outdoors.

Mike likes the small-town atmosphere of Meeker. Happybirthday, Mike, from your friends and family.

JEFF BURKHEAD

Darin Carei of EnergyWise Companies in Grand Junctiongave an energy-efficiency demonstration on a homeMarch 25 in Rangely. “It’s just a way to build it better,that’s all,” Carei said of the Energy Star-designatedhouse. Energy Star is a government-backed programhelping home and business owners protect the environ-ment through energy efficiency.

ENERGY SMARTS ...

Special to the Herald Times

RANGELY I The RangelyAnimal Shelter, in conjunction withthe Rangely Police Department, willsponsor the annual rabies clinic onSaturday,April 17 from 1-4 p.m. (afterthe health fair) at the Rangely FireHall on East Main Street.

Veterinarians from Vernal (Utah)Countryside Clinic will administer

shots and microchips.All shots will beat reduced prices and microchippingwill be added. Free town animallicenses (dogs and cats) will be issuedwhen accompanied with current rabiescertification.

All animals must be in a carrier(preferably cats) or on a lead. All han-dlers must keep their animal in controlat all times. Any animals causing adisturbance will be removed from the

area, for everyone’s safety.The shelter invites anyone inter-

ested in advertising their business orshowing or promoting their organiza-tions — for example, groomers, ken-nels, animal shelters, 4-H groups,Girl/Boy Scouts, etc., or any one thathas something to do with animals —to bring a small table and there will bea place inside to set up a display. Noreservation is necessary.

There will be a bake sale, with allproceeds going to the animal shelterfor the animals. Any donated bakedgoods would be appreciated.

Everyone is invited, even if youdon’t have a pet in need of services.For further information, call 629-1314or 629-3865.

SHOP AT HOME!Save time, gas & money

Rabies clinic in Rangelywill be Saturday, April 17Special to the Herald Times

RANGELY I The PantherCountry has started another busy 4-Hyear. They have met several times forlivestock judging and club meetings.On Feb. 25, McKale Pennell,Cheyenne Steele, Sarah Connor,Samantha Lapp and Tessa Slaglevoted in this year’s new officers. The2010 president is Cheyenne Steele,vice president — Torie Slagle, co-sec-retaries — Kaylee Mecham andSamantha Lapp, treasurer — LayneMecham, historian/reporter — TessaSlagle and club photographer —McKale Pennell.

Following the election, the clubmembers had a contest on who couldname the most body parts on live-stock animals. On March 25, LayneMecham, Kaylee Mecham, SarahConnor, McKale Pennell, SamanthaLapp, Torie Slagle, and Tessa Slagleall came ready to a club meeting tolearn about what we should be look-ing for when we purchase 4-H ani-mals. Tessa Slagle started the meetingby giving a demonstration on factsabout goats, McKale Pennell fol-lowed with a demonstration on pigs,Samantha Lapp presented parts ofbeef, Sarah Connor parts of a pig andCheyenne Steele’s presentation wason removing and treating fungus on asheep.

All members need to be ready togive a demonstration if they have notgiven one. Congratulations to LayneMecham who placed grand championat Swine Field Days in Fort Morgan.

— Tessa Slagle

4-HNEWS

RANGELY I Giant Step Pre-school and Child Care Center will cel-ebrate Week of the Young Child, April11-17.

Giant Step will also host a chil-dren’s festival April 24 from noon to 2p.m.

“The public is invited to stop inand participate with bubbles, tumbling,face painting, moon sand and otheractivities,” said Kari Way, director.

She said early childhood programsare important.

“Early childhood education is vitalto our community. Children need astrong early learning foundation tosucceed in school, and go on to suc-ceed in life,” Way said.

She encouraged the community tosupport literacy programs.

“Early reading skills are crucial foryoung children to be ready for school,”Way said. “Reach out and thank par-ents, teachers and all adults who helpyoung children get a great start.Support policies at the local, state, andfederal levels that provide high-qualityearly learning opportunities for allyoung children.”

Parent volunteers are needed, Wayadded. For information, call 675-2671or visit the Web site at www.giantstep-center.com.

Month of the Young ChildPlacemats are available at Giovanni’srestaurant.

Preschool to host festival

WE HAVE ALL TYPES OFSAND & GRAVEL FOR SALE

MEEKER SAND& GRAVEL

878-3671Haul your own materials,

or call us to scheduledeliveries of

Gravel & Concrete

NEWS � 3ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

WATT’SRANCHMARKETWATT’SRANCHMARKET970.878.5868 � 271 E. MARKET � MEEKER, COLORADO

Open seven days a week � 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday � 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday� SINCE 1955 � PPrriicceess eeffffeeccttiivvee AApprriill 11--AApprriill 77,, 22001100

8 oz. Topping

COOL WHIP ......................................$$111155

14-16 oz. PictSweet

VEGETABLES ................................$$110099

18-32 oz. Rhodes Pull-A-Part &

SWEET ROLLS ............................$$339999

FFFFRRRROOOOZZZZEEEENNNN

DAILY DELI SPECIALSDAILY DELI SPECIALS16 oz. Bar-S Jumbo Meat, Chicken &

TURKEY FRANKS ..................8899¢¢

Beef

T-BONE STEAK ......................$$664499

//llbb..Farmland Smoked

SPIRAL HAM..............................$$113399

//llbb..Farmland Lean

WHOLE HAM ..............................$$114499

//llbb..Hormel

CURE 81 HAM ..........................$$332299

//llbb..Hormel

SPIRAL HAM..............................$$118899

//llbb..12-16 oz. Jimmy Dean

SAUSAGE ROLLS....................$$222299

Boneless

PORK LOIN CHOPS ..........$$227799

//llbb..10 lb. Stone Fresh, Lean

HAMBURGER PATTIES ..$$11669900

Western Family Butt &

SHANK HAM ..............................$$111199

//llbb..

MMMMEEEEAAAATTTT

64 oz. Tropicana

ORANGE JUICE ..........................$$229999

8 oz. Western Family

CREAM CHEESE ......................$$110099


SOUR CREAM ..............................9988¢¢

DDDDAAAAIIIIRRRRYYYY

1 lb.

STRAWBERRIES ................33ffoorr$$55

15 lb. bag Russet

POTATOES..........................................$$119999

Gold

PINEAPPLE..................................9999¢¢//llbb..

CANTALOUPE ..........................8899¢¢//llbb..

8 oz. Cello

MUSHROOMS ..........................22ffoorr$$44

RADISHES ............................22ffoorr8899¢¢

GREEN ONIONS ............22ffoorr8899¢¢

PPPPRRRROOOODDDDUUUUCCCCEEEE

THANK YOU FORSHOPPING WITH US!

4.7-5 oz. Betty Crocker Scalloped

POTATOES ..........................................$$113399

12 oz. Carnation Skim Milk &

EVAPORATED MILK ............9988¢¢15-24 oz. Classico

PASTA SAUCE ..............................$$221199

24-200 pk. Dixie

NAPKINS & PLATES ..........$$222299

20 oz. Dole Canned

PINEAPPLE ......................................$$110077

18.25 oz. Duncan Hines

CAKE MIXES ..................................$$11007724 pk. Canned Cat Food

FANCY FEAST ........................$$11229999

27.8-33.9 oz. Assorted

FOLGERS COFFEE ................$$669999

12-18 oz. Kellogg’s Crispix &

CORN FLAKES ............................$$332299

14.1 oz. Kellogg’s

POP TARTS ........................................$$119999

14-16 oz. Kraft

SALAD DRESSING ................$$222277

14.5-15 oz. Libby’s

CANNED VEGGIES ................7777¢¢1 pk. McCormick Au Jus Mix &

GRAVY MIXES ..............................5599¢¢46 oz. Nalley

PICKLES ................................................$$330099

24-26 oz. Cleaner

SOFT SCRUB ..................................$$226699

15-50 pk. Plates, Bowls & Cups

SOLOGRIPS ....................................$$225599

6 oz. Stove Top

STUFFING ..........................................$$114477

6 oz. Western Family Medium & Large

PITTED OLIVES ..........................$$112244

GGGGRRRROOOOCCCCEEEERRRRYYYY32 oz. Western Family Powdered &

Brown Sugar$139


Butter

3for$5

1doz. Western Family

Eggs$109

THANK YOU FORSHOPPING WITH US!

PLANNINGFORTHEFUTURE ...Joe Livingston, who lives upriver,talked with Ellene Meece of theMeeker Chamber of Commerceafter last week’s master planmeeting. Livingston and otherresidents asked several ques-tions of the presenters. Theevent was attended by about 30people.

JEFF BURKHEAD


RBC I Redoing the county’s mas-ter plan is still in the, well, planningstages.

“This is a work in progress,” saidRyan Mahoney of Central MountainPlanning, one of the consultants forthe project.

Mahoney and Davis Farrar, anoth-er consultant with Western SlopeConsulting, reviewed a draft versionof the county’s 60-page master planrecently at a brown-bag luncheon atCuppa Joe in Meeker. The March 18event was sponsored by the MeekerChamber of Commerce. A similarpublic meeting was held later thatnight at the county administrationbuilding.

“The process of public input is notover, so there’s still opportunity to dothat,” Mahoney said. “Our informa-tion is only as good as what you folkstell us. It certainly helps us to haveinput.”

A copy of the draft version of themaster plan is available on the coun-ty’s Web site: www.co.rio-blanco.co.us. Future public meetingswill also be scheduled in both Meekerand Rangely, though turnout has beenspotty at past meetings.

“Meeker is pretty good aboutshowing up; Rangely is a slightly dif-ferent story,” Farrar said at the March18 chamber-sponsored brown-baglunch. “So that’s why we’re meetingwith you folks today. We’re trying todo some more outreach. This is justanother way to try to get people excit-ed and engaged.”

The cost for updating the masterplan is about $130,000, with about$100,000 coming from a grant from

the Colorado Department of LocalAffairs, and the county contributingthe rest. The project, which beganover a year ago, was originally expect-ed to be completed around the first ofthe year.

“May or June is probably our finalwrap-up timeline,” Farrar said.

The redoing of the master plan hasincluded a survey of county residentsand interviews with county staff andstakeholders. An advisory group wasalso appointed.

“From the information we collect-ed, we identified issues and opportuni-ties, which are included in the docu-ment,” Farrar said. “Because this isthe people’s document, truly.”

The master plan, which, ideally, isupdated every five to 10 years, servesas a guide for county growth and plan-ning. The last update of the county’smaster plan was in 1999.

“This is a guiding document,”Mahoney said. “It is kind of a blue-print to use for planning the future ofthe county ... and for land use deci-sion-making.”

The master plan will include guid-ing principles “that sort of frames theissues,” Farrar said. “From the guidingprinciples, we have a series of goals.Under the goals, we have policies.Those policies are really directed ataction, to fulfill the goals.”

As the process for finalizing thecounty’s master plan moves closer tocompletion, there is still time for pub-lic input, the consultants stressed.

“If there is a message here, it isplease be involved, please beengaged,” Farrar said. “As we moveforward, we would like to be able tosay, whatever the final document is,this reflects the values of Rio BlancoCounty.”

Master plan is ‘awork in progress’

close out the machine.”Of the three-person ballot-count-

ing process, two of the judges neversee the ballot.

“The first two (judges) don’t evenget to see the results,” Brasfield said.“The third person unfolds the ballotand puts it through the machine.Judges one and two never see the bal-lot, while No. 3 only sees the ballotand no name. A machine does thecounting.”

Town Manager Peter Brixius saidthe choice to go with a mail-in elec-tion was done in the hopes of getting abetter voter response.

“We could have done a traditionalelection where you come to thepolling location and cast a vote, butmy experience has been you get amuch higher response with a mail bal-lot,” Brixius said. “We’ll probably seea 30 to 40 percent increase inresponse, which makes sense, becausepeople can (vote) at their leisure.”

Current Mayor Ann Brady wasterm-limited, so she is unable to runfor mayor again, though she is one ofthe five candidates for the town coun-cil. Paula Davis and Dan Eddy arecompeting for mayor, while Brady, EdBallegeer, Clayton Gohr, Lisa Hatchand Elaine Urie are vying for the threeopen seats on the council. Gohr andUrie are incumbents on the council, asis Eddy.

A sixth candidate for the towncouncil in Rangely, Paul Tucker, with-drew from the race in March. He is anemployee of the town.

“Our personnel policies expresslyforbid employees to engage in areasthat create conflicts of interest,” TownManager Brixius said. “Paul is a verygood employee and would be anexcellent council person. The mostsignificant issue that occurs whenyou’re an employee or the spouse ofan employee is the number of deci-sions that a council person in this posi-tion would have to recuse themselves

from. I think that this creates manyconflicts of interest for a new councilperson and possibly a hardship forcouncil and employees. I base this onlegal counsel recommendations andthe fact that other communities havespecifically addressed this issue intheir policies and procedures.”

� � � � �For the hospital board in Meeker,

there are six candidates for four openpositions: Kris Borchard, DianeDunham, Jeffrey Foster, MichaelHoke, Paul Sheridan and ToddYoung.Borchard, Dunham and Sheridan arecurrent board members. A fourth cur-rent board member, Dondi Glasscock,is not seeking re-election.

“The (Meeker) Recreation Districtand the hospital district will have anelection for new board members. Weboth will be doing a polling-placeelection with each of us having ourown ballot,” said Cindy Rholl, who isoverseeing the hospital election.

The hospital and recreation boardelections will be May 4 at the FairfieldCenter in Meeker.

There are six candidates for therecreation board: KrisArcolesse, ZachClatterbaugh, Dale Hallebach,Thomas Kennedy, Jeannette Shepherdand Carly Schayer Thomson. Thereare three positions on the recreationboard that are open. The seats are cur-rently held by Hallebach, JoeNieslanik and Beth Willey.

For the Rangely hospital andrecreation boards, the elections werecanceled.

“We had two positions up andonly one nomination was returned, soour election was canceled,” said PaulaPadilla of the Rangely Recreation andPark District. “Janet Mackay willserve another four-year term. Theboard will have to fill the other posi-tion in May by appointment.”

On the Rangely hospital board, thetwo incumbents whose terms were up— Marty Estes and Rob Mackey —are both running uncontested.

ELECTION: Ballots tobe cast throughMay 4� Continued fromPage 1A

LOOKING FOR PHOTOSOF LOCAL EVENTS?... simply log on to the

Herald Times Web site attheheraldtimes.com, go to“Slide Shows” and click onthe event you wish to see!

4A � OPINION RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

Rangely votersencouraged to voteDear Editor,

I just want to encourage any andall who have received ballots but havenot voted as of today.

Please get your ballots filled outand mailed or dropped off at RangelyTown Hall to the town clerk.

Everyone has a right to their opin-ions with regard to each and everycandidate running for office. It is myhope that while we can differ on can-didates, at the end of the day we allmove forward from the electionprocess. I respect difference of opin-ion.

My hope for our community is toelect people who will work to moveus forward in an especially down timewith the economy. My hope is forpeople that are elected to realize theyneed to truly put forth their best effortto do what is best for the majority ofour citizens. The hope is to realizethat you do not control, you govern.In order to govern, you must be con-sistent across the board with imple-mentation of policies. When you holdpublic office, such as local govern-ment, it is important to reach out andget the views of a broad base of indi-viduals. By doing so, you then enableyourself to make the best judgmentcall possible for the greater good.

This community is a very specialcommunity in my mind. As CecilLollar once said, “We can have ourdifferences in politics, but when all issaid and done we move forward andare friends working for the same com-mon goals for our community.”

To all the candidates, thank youfor putting your name out front for

mayor and council. Thank you forbeing willing to serve the greatergood. These jobs are not easy and dorequire lots of time, if one is to trulydo a good job.

I would like to also recognize thetown employees for the work they do.It is the work these people do thatmakes the policies adopted by thecouncil really work. Thank you to thetown employees for the work you dofor our community.

Whatever we do, let us all makethis the best community ever. We can,we will, and God willing, we willachieve that goal.

Peg RectorRangely

Candidate questionsare too late in RangelyDear Editor,

I have been looking at your ques-tionnaire for a couple days now anddecided to let you know my feelingsabout it and your reporting habits.

First off, had you read my letter tothe editor I sent through PhyllisHenley, because for some reason youre-mail wouldn’t accept it from me,you would see that all your questionswere answered in that letter. Whichwas not published. You responded bysaying it would be published thiscoming week. Well, too late. The voteis a mail in and the ballots went outtwo weeks ago — over half arealready back. The vote will be count-ed the 6th of April. Too little, too late.Is this by design? We (the people ofRangely) are kept in the dark on a lotof issues that should be in the news-paper. We seldom know what is goingon until after the fact. I thought thatwas your job? To keep the people

informed. Thanks for your time.Ed Ballegeer

Rangely

Local healthcare isworthy investmentDear Editor,

With health care at the forefrontof everyone’s minds, I wanted to takethis opportunity to tell you all howblessed I believe the people ofRangely are. While our facility issmall, we are offered prompt, person-al attention that we wouldn’t be ableto receive at bigger hospitals (Believeme, a four- to six-hour wait in St.Mary’s ER will convince anyone.)But the thing I believe makes our hos-pital great are the people who workthere. They have a personal, vestedinterest in almost everyone who walksthrough that door, and they take itvery seriously.

Recently, my mother spent 12days in the Rangely Hospital, whereshe lost a long battle with pneumonia.During her stay, my dad was given abed in her room to sleep on so that hecould be comfortable and near her.They made sure he had food to eat,which also included making sure hehad a diabetic meal. They broughtendless amounts of coffee, blanketsfor other family members, fixed extrafood so we could get our meals at thehospital rather than leave, andallowed us mostly to enjoy the lastmoments we would ever share withher. While you might receive some ofthese things in a bigger hospital, youwouldn’t be allowed to “camp” inyour loved one’s room or have herwhole family in her room for visita-tion. These are the kinds of things thatmake this hospital great. Doctors,

who when they tell you your lovedone is probably not going to make it,cry with you. Nurses who hold yourhand and hug you close while you cryand write you notes to help you keepyour spirits up. Respiratory therapistswho simply massage the back of yourloved one because she thinks it willhelp her relax and breathe better.Cleaning ladies who change the trashbags a million times a day, and nurs-es’ aides who bring in lots of water,wash clothes and towels. Food-ser-vice people who give an extra tray ofsnacks and sodas because we’d hadsuch a long day. In the long run, thesethings can make the world of differ-ence to people whose whole world iscollapsing around them. The personal,small-town touch that make this hos-pital worthwhile.

On behalf of my family, I wouldlike to say thank you to everyone atRDH for the excellent care they gavenot only to mom, but to us as well. Iwould like to take this opportunity toadd that if people are wise, they willvote for a new hospital. While thestaff is great, the facility is old and inneed of replacement. While I am tiredof taxes, I consider the hospital aworthwhile investment if it keeps myloved ones here instead of sendingthem to Grand Junction or Vernal fortreatment. I think we already have toseek enough services out of town. Ipersonally don’t want to have to trav-el 50 to 100 miles if someone I love isin trouble.

Grace StewartRangely

Range Call will mark125th anniversaryDear Editor,

This Fourth of July will mark the125th anniversary of the Range CallCelebration. This year’s schedule ofevents feature country music artistNeil McCoy, Wild West variety showand pageant, expanded fireworksshow, plus all our traditional favorites.Rather than sending out a volunteer toask you to renew your sign for thearena and others to promote our beau-tiful and talented royalty, we havecombined it all into our new sponsor-ship packages.

The Meeker Range CallCommittee would like to invite localbusinesses to sponsor the 125th

Range Call celebration this July 4.Various sponsorship levels are avail-able, which include exclusive adver-tising benefits, tickets to the week-end’s events, souvenir T-Shirts as wellas VIP meet and greet passes for NeilMcCoy and a luncheon with theRange Call Royalty for our top spon-sors. Keep a ticket for yourself, give afew to your employees — what agreat way to show them how muchyou appreciate them — plus sit backand relax while Range Call advertisesyour business all over WesternColorado via radio, print and Internet.

If you have purchased a hand-painted sign to be hung in the rodeoarena in the past, and are not sure ifyou want spend much more, considerthe bronze package. This not onlygives you the sign in the arena, butalso your logo onwww.rangecall.com, your banner atthe barn dances, four tickets to theweekend’s events and four souvenirT-shirts. Odds are that you will bebuying tickets to the event anyway,why not package it all together andget some great advertising too?

We are also looking for business-es interested in specifically sponsor-ing the CPRA rodeos, parade andarchery tournament. Imagine, the125th Range Call parade could benamed after your business. Your spon-sorship dollars will be used as prizemoney for that specific event.

For more information about oursponsorship levels, log on towww.rangecall.com or contact SuzanPelloni directly at (970) 623-2900, orwrite to Meeker Range CallCommittee, P.O. Box 253, Meeker,CO 81641.

The Range Call Committee’s nextmeeting will be held April 28 at 7p.m. in the fairgrounds kitchen. Newmembers are welcome.

Suzan PelloniMeeker Range Call Committee

Meeker FCCLA clubseeks new membersDear Editor,

I would first like to thank thecommunity for its support of ourFCCLA chapter. Many of you mightnot know what the FCCLA chapter is,or might not know what our goals are.FCCLA stands for Family Career andCommunity Leaders of America. Webelieve our chapter is helpful in manyways. The goals of our chapterinclude giving back to the communityand preparing us for life after highschool. Each year, we participate inmany community service activities.Some of the activities include decorat-ing wreaths at the Walbridge Wingand decorating turkey hands with thepreschool. These community serviceactivities have taught us how to workwith many different people. We arealso involved in fundraising activitiesto benefit our chapter, such as sellingpeaches and selling soda and water atthe fall festival. We also helped servedinner at the “Meeker’s Got Talent”dinner. If you are curious as to whereall this money is going, each year weparticipate in a state competitionagainst many other schools. We pres-ent our “star events,” which includeprojects we have worked on through-out the year. Our projects cover awide variety of subjects such as interi-or design, recycle, redesign and scrapbooking. These projects include indi-vidual as well as group projects. Atcompetition, projects in each categoryof events have a chance of placinggold, silver or bronze.

I would again like to express ourgratitude to the community for sup-porting our FCCLA chapter. Students,think about your future and joinFCCLA.

Amber NelsonMeeker

Welcome to CabaretDear Editor,

Welcome to the Cabaret!One Party,One Platform,One Reform BillOne Mandate for All Citizens.

I’ve seen this play before,I think it was in Germany,Maybe it was in Russia,Or was it Cuba?It’s still running in Venezuela!On with The Play!

It debuted in D.C. one darkSunday night,

It had a rough opening.The Director isn’t worried,“It’s only a start.”On with The Play!

Keep the supporting cast,Let them primp,Let them prance,Let them practice,Let them write another Act.On with The Play!

Don’t worry,We’ll do things better,We’ll make it workWe’ll never fail,We’ll stick to it,We’ll give it our All,We’ll find a better way,We’ll remember when Choice and

Freedom had their day.On with The Play!

The Shill is right!All we need is change,All we have is hope,Hope we know,When or where or who to let go?On with The Play!

Welcome to the Cabaret!Walt Proctor

Meeker

Thanks to all whowere part of benefitDear Editor,

We would like to thank everyonewho was able to attend the welcomehome benefit dinner for KaceyPozorski at The Bistro March 20. Wewere overwhelmed with the amountof people and there generosity. Agreat time was had by all. We wouldlike to give a great big thanks and hugto San and Jesper, plus staff, for open-ing up The Bistro and doing all thehard work. The food and service wastop notch. The proceeds from the ben-efit will go to the Kacey PozorskiFund at the First National Bank of theRockies.

Kacey is getting stronger everyday and she should be off the medi-cine this week. We are looking for-ward to sunshine and smiles and air-plane races in the yard.

We can’t express our thanksenough for all the prayers and sup-port, emotionally and financially, thatwe have received in the past month.These things are what make Meekersuch at great place to live.

Cindy, Tim and Kendra NelsonMeeker

Josephine French’sfamily says thank youDear Editor,

The family of Josephine Frenchwould like to thank our neighbors andfriends for everything after the loss ofour mother. We also would like tothank the caregivers at the WalbridgeWing for the loving care they gaveher. God bless you all.

Larry and Patsy Storyand families

Meeker

LE ERSTOTHEEDITOR

OBITUARY

Doyle Kay Boren of Manila,Utah, and most recently Vernal, Utah,left this life on March 25, 2010.

Doyle was born Sept. 23, 1932, toLila May and Edward Boren inManila, Utah. Doyle was united inmarriage to Juanita Lee Atwood onSept. 23, 1953. They were blessedwith seven children, three sons andfour daughters.

Doyle will be remembered for hismusic. Doyle played the guitar andsang. He taught his children to do thesame. He enjoyed fishing, camping,his animals, woodworking and, mostof all, he loved his family.

Survivors include two sons; Dale(Suzzette) Boren of La Point, Utah,Dallas (Aileen) Boren of Vernal,

Utah. Four daughters Rayola Rust ofMeeker, Deborah (Mark) Ring ofVernal, Utah, Teresa (Rick) Tingleand Robin (Mike) Bricher of Meeker.Two sisters, Maxine Atwood andMazzie Scott, two brothers Reo (Bert)Boren, Kerry (Lisa) Boren. Twentygrandchildren and 37 great-grandchil-dren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by hismother and father, brothers and sis-ters, his wife Juanita and, later in life,his wife Doreen, one son DewaneBoren, grandson Greg Rust, grand-daughters Spring Thomas and RhondaGilbert.

Doyle will be dearly missed byfamily and friends.

Doyle Kay BorenSept. 23, 1932~March 25, 2010


Herald TimesSERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885

The Rio Blanco County lunch menus are sponsored by:

970.878.4017 • 970.675.5033 • theheraldtimes.com

WEEK OF APRIL 5-9, 2010

MEEKERSchool Lunch Menu

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.

WEEK OF APRIL 5-9, 2010April 5 - Baked Chicken, Peas & Carrots, Roll,Applesauce, Milk

April 6 - Hot Diggety, Baked Beans, Fruit, Milk

April 7 - Tator Tot Casserole, Roll, Carrot Sticks,Ranch, Fruit, Milk

April 8 - MaxSticks & Sauce, Fruit Salad, Yogurt

April 9 - Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Tator Bars,Fruit Pan Dowdy, Milk

RANGELYSchool Lunch Menu

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.

BMS Wrestling

April 3 @ Denver

State Tournament

Rangely Jr. HighWrestlingApril 3 @ State-Denver

April 5 - Chicken Quesadilla, Corn, Banana, Milk

April 6 - Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, GardenSalad, Peaches, Milk

April 7 - Chicken Nuggets, Corn on the Cob, HotRoll, Pears, Milk

April 8 - Steak, Mashers & Gravy, Hot Roll, MixedFruit, Milk

April 9 - Sub Sandwich, Salad, Oranges, Milk

MARIA R.MASSARO,

ESQ.A practical and experienced attorney,who represented landowners for over15 years. I have strength in real estatesales and acquisitions, mineral titleopinions, negotiations of surface useagreements, oil & gas leases, ease-ments and residential & office lease.

Reasonable fees

Will provide referencesupon request.

www.massarolaw.com

Telephone:

303.736.2412

[email protected]

RE-ELECT JOHN SALAZAR!He knows what you want,He know what you need,He knows how to spend your money,He knows everything.If he doesn’t,He will just ask Nancy.

Welcome to the Colorado suburbof San Francisco!

Blue Puppies welcome,Leash law strictly enforced.

Paid for by Walt Proctor (Independent-Republican)

970-878-5630

READY MIX CONCRETE

FREE QUOTE

CUSTOM CRUSHING

ROCK, SAND, GRAVEL

YOU PICK UP OR WE CAN HAUL

DUMP TRUCKSEND DUMPSBELLY DUMPS

AGGREGATESWR40 RB County Rd. 8 • Meeker, ColoradoS E R V I N G R I O B L A N C O C O U N T Y

MEEKERREADYMIXCONCRETE878-3671

Fresh • LocalCompetitive

I can check off another item on my“Bucket List” of things to dobefore I die ... or get too old.After thinking maybe I was off the

hook — when a previously scheduledsnowmobile ride was canceledbecause of weather — I couldn’t getout of going the second time around.

And I’m glad I didn’t.My shoulders were a little sore the

next day — probably from tensing upso much — but I had a blast in myfirst experience with upriver snowmo-biling. Even for a first-timer like me,just witnessing the spectacular scenerywas worth any risk to life and limb.

The White River SnowmobileClub invited me to go along on itsannual club ride Sunday upriver.

“For a flatlander, it’s a whole otherworld,” said club member and avidsnowmobiler Stan Wyatt, who, likeme, came from Kansas, where themost popular winter sport is basket-ball.

But now I know what all the fussis about.

“It’s addicting,” said Stan, ownerof Wyatt’s Sports Center in Meeker.

When I first climbed aboard thePolaris snowmobile — generouslydonated for the day by Don Hilkey —I definitely felt out of my element.Back in the day, I would have beenmuch more at home on a basketballcourt — I used to have some game.Or, nowadays, I’m far more comfort-able pounding out stories on my com-puter.

But snowmobiling? That was for-eign territory for me.

However, that’s the nice thingabout the snowmobile club, they wel-come riders of all skill levels, fromadvanced to novice. I’m not surenovice would qualify, in my case.

There were two rides Sunday —one for people like me who stayedpretty close to the trail — and anotherone for those who like to blaze theirown trails.

Actually, the other riders in mygroup were just being nice — hangingback for the benefit of a beginner likeme. They would venture off and dotheir own thing, and then rejoin meand the one other newbie, just to makesure we hadn’t done anything stupid.

Ron Hilkey — Don’s brother —was the guide for my group. And Ican’t imagine a better leader. I knew Iwas in good hands.

Ron, who is an outfitter and doesthe trail grooming for the snowmobileclub — fees for registering snowmo-biles (required by the state) pay tokeep the trails groomed and main-tained — knows the upriver area likenobody’s business. He can point outwhere this pass, or that canyon, or thiscreek is located. He’s such an authori-ty, if he had told me the Royal Gorgewas over there, I would’ve believedhim.

Thank goodness an experiencedsnowmobiler always stayed back tomake sure I didn’t get lost, or they

may have had to bring in search andrescue to look for me. I’m directional-ly challenged anyway, and up in thehigh country where we were snowmo-biling, it’s not like there are any streetsigns. Without help, I would havenever found my way back.

Nor would I have had the neces-sary gear, but thanks to borrowed skipants and boots — plus Nathan andSuzan Pelloni loaned me a jacket, hel-met, goggles and gloves — I actuallylooked like a snowmobiler. That is,until Troy Hilkey had to help me startmy machine.

There were some very experi-enced — and expert — snowmobilersin the group. Then there was NathanPelloni. He’s in his own category.

Watching Nathan fly through theair was like watching one of those XGames daredevils you see on TV.

Actually, that’s not far off. Nathanplaced second in the 2009 JacksonHole (Wyo.) Hill Climb amateur divi-sion — the promotional Web site says“It is not an event for the meek.” Andfor the past five years, Nathan rode forSled X and Alticity Films, producersof extreme snowmobiling DVDs.

When I asked Nathan if I couldtake photos of him snowmobile jump-ing, he said simply, “You won’t bedisappointed.”

I wasn’t.“He’ll do that all day long,” said

his wife, Suzan, herself a former pro-fessional skier.

While my sled’s skis never left thesnow, I did accomplish two things.One, I didn’t get hurt, which amazedmy friends.

“So glad you lived to tell aboutit,” one friend back in Kansas said.

Even my dad, after I e-mailed hima couple of photos as proof that I actu-ally did go snowmobiling, told my sis-ter, “I am not sure it is really Jeff (inthe pictures).”

As for my second accomplish-ment, I did manage to get my machinestuck in the snow. Twice.

But that wasn’t the day’s recordfor getting stuck, was it Bernie Gantt?

� � � � �Politically, things are heating up in

Rangely.“For little ol’ Rangely, it’s getting

a little hot,” said Peggy Rector, a for-mer Rangely mayor and Rio BlancoCounty commissioner. “It seems likeit’s getting pretty interesting. I just sitback in amazement. I don’t recall everseeing it like this.”

Some of the alleged shenaniganshave involved the unauthorized place-

ment of political signs.“Evidently, we have some people

who don’t know the laws,” Rectorsaid. “Everyone has a right to theiropinion, but I just think people shouldknow the rules.”

Unlike some years, this electionhas competition. There are two candi-dates running for mayor and five can-didates vying for three seats on thetown council. The April 6 election isby mail ballot.

“I’m tickled to see the people run-ning,” Rector said. “It gives us all achoice. Our system needs more peoplestepping up. I’m just kind of dis-mayed. I just want our little town torun a good election.”

� � � � �Four-year-old Kacey Pozorski of

Meeker underwent five days of exper-imental, intensive radiation treatmentsrecently in Denver for a rare braintumor.

“She was the first one ever withher type of tumor, and the second kidever to do it,” said Kacey’s father,Kurt, of the procedure.

Kacey’s parents opted for theexperimental procedure because doc-tors said “they might be able to giveus six months (with Kacey), and ifthat’s all we had, we didn’t want tospend six weeks in the hospital (forstandard radiation treatments).”

Kurt said the family is holding outhope.

“We’re still waiting to see if theradiation worked. They can’t tell rightaway with the radiation,” he said.“But she’s showing signs of improve-ment.”

The Pozorskis will return toDenver so Kacey can have an MRI onApril 5.

“We’re hoping the tumor is goneor something, even if it’s reduced,”Kurt said.

� � � � �Locally, reaction was positive to

last week’s announcement byWilliams that it plans to double itsnumber of rigs operating in thePiceance Basin.

Reportedly, Williams intends toexpand its number of rigs operating inthe area to as many as 20 in 2011.Williams has nine rigs operating in thebasin now.

“I do see it as one of many posi-tive developments in the gas industry.Doubling the number from two (inRio Blanco County) is, of course, nota huge change, but does reflect theneed to keep pipelines as full as possi-ble, drill as much as is required tomaintain current leases and haveenough excess capacity to meet anyincreases in domestic demand,” saidRio Blanco County CommissionerKen Parsons. “Williams is not thegigantic corporation that ExxonMobilis and probably is a better indicator asto the general status of the industry inour area. That they have funds avail-able to drill these additional wells is apositive sign for the industry. Williamshas been a good energy partner in ourcounty and we are glad to see thembecoming more active here.”

Jeff Madison, director of the coun-ty’s planning department, was cau-tiously optimistic.

“When the companies refer to the

Piceance or the Piceance Basin, theyare referring to the geological basinwhich extends from Grand Mesa toMoffat County,” Madison said. “Weusually refer to the Piceance as theHydrologic Basin, almost all of whichis in central Rio Blanco County. Muchof the drilling has been and will con-tinue to be in Garfield County, but itwill move north with most of thedrilling on us in a few years. Williamshas already started to ramp back up inthe county with the addition of a rigthis spring. They are back to wherethey were in ’08. I would expect thatabout a third of their projected newrigs will come to us next year. Ofcourse, all of this is subject to gasprices, but they do have capacity inthe pipelines and in the new plant theywant to fill.”

� � � � �In a sign of spring, Rangely’s Golf

Course officially opened Monday,while Meeker golf pro Jim Cook saidhe anticipates opening the course nextweek.

“There is still a small amount ofsnow, but the course is in relativelygood shape,” said Rangely golf proChris Hejl.

� � � � �Rangely Superintendent Barry

Williams said no date has been set fordemolition of the old ParkviewElementary School.

“We are waiting for the weather tobreak,” Williams said.

� � � � �Meeker Elementary School

Principal Jason Hightower said themove to the new building is still in the

planning stages.“We haven’t finalized our plans

for the move just yet,” Hightowersaid. “I do know that we won’t bemoving over any of our ‘stuff’ untilJune 1. The furniture for the newbuilding will be installed in late April,sometime.”

� � � � �Rangely five-sport athlete Kindal

Cushman plans to attend football try-outs in April at Western State Collegein Gunnison, his father said.

“He wants to see if maybe he canget a scholarship as a kicker orpunter,” Mike Cushman said. “Hisfavorite sport is probably baseball, butfootball is another favorite sport.”

� � � � �The public defender representing

Jerry Snider Jr. in a first-degree mur-der case handed out her business cardto members of the Snider family atlast week’s preliminary hearing.Snider Jr. is charged with killing hisfather, who lived in Rangely, over theFourth of July weekend last year.

“If you have questions, you’rewelcome to call me,” attorney TinaFang told the family members.

� � � � �Klark Kindler, Meeker High

School basketball coach, and his wife,Jewell, will attend this weekend'sFinal Four in Indianapolis. “I don'treally have a favorite,” Klark said ofthe college basketball semifinals.“West Virginia is my least favorite. Ifany of the other three win it, I wouldbe pleased.”

OPINION � 5ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010



592 Main Street, Upstairs, Box 720Meeker, Colorado 81641

970-878-4017 � 970-878-4016 fax101 East Main Street

Rangely, Colorado 81648970-675-5033 � 970-675-8709 fax

— PUBLISHER —Mitch Bettis ~ [email protected]

6 EDITOR 6Jeff Burkhead ~ [email protected]

6 NEWS DEPARTMENT 6Bobby Gutierrez ~ [email protected]

Blake Smith ~ [email protected] Stubert ~ [email protected]

Niki Turner ~ [email protected]

6 ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT 6Jeff Burkhead ~ Rangely Account Executive

[email protected] Pettijohn ~ Meeker Account Executive

[email protected] McGilton ~ Regional Account Executive

[email protected]

6 PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 6Kurt Gaston ~ [email protected] Morris ~ [email protected]

U.S. Postal Service #338-020.Periodicals class postage is paid at Meeker, Colorado 81641.

Postmaster: send change of addresses toP.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641-0720© 2009 Freeman Publications, Inc.

Once experienced, editor’s first snowmobile ride ‘addicting’JEFFBURKHEAD

� SeeBURKHEAD, Page 14A

Traditionally, of course, this isthe day of practical jokes, AprilFools’ Day (or All Fools’ Day). Ac-cording to one encyclopedia, the cus-tom probably began in France in1564, when New Year’s Day waschanged fromApril 1 to January 1.

Those who continued to observe April 1 as the be-ginning of the New Year were ridiculed.

The Bible, however, has much to say about thefool. There are some 160 references to the fool (or“fools” and “foolish” ) in the Bible (KJV), thirty-three of which are in the New Testament. One Greekword for this is aphron. The root phren is interest-ing. It literally referred to the diaphragm, that whichcurbs or restrains, and figuratively spoke of the seatof all mental and emotional activity. It was the di-aphragm that determined the strength of the breathand hence also the human spirit and its emotions. Itprecisely refers to the ability not only to think, butalso to control one’s thoughts and attitudes. It is theheart as the seat of passions as well as the mind asthe seat of mental faculties.

When the prefix a (the “alpha-negative) is addedto a word, however, it makes it the exact opposite.We do this in English with words such as amoral. Sowith the “alpha-negative,” aphron means the exactopposite. In all the other ten occurrences of aphrōnin the New Testament, it is translated “fool,”“fools,” or “foolish.”

A fool, then, is a person who not only does notthink correctly, but also cannot control the thoughtsand attitudes he does have. He not only doesn’tthink the right things, but when he does think, that’snot right either. Joseph Thayer, nineteenth-centuryGreek scholar, defines it this way: “Without reason .. . senseless, foolish, stupid, without reflection or in-telligence, acting rashly.” In Luke 11:40, the LordJesus calls the Pharisees “fools” because theythought doing something external would satisfyGod. Nothing is more foolish than thinking that aHoly God could be satisfied by any works a mancould do. Likewise, He called the rich farmer a foolin Luke 12:20 because he thought wealth and pos-sessions were all he needed. That is, indeed, theheight of folly.

Let us each thank God that we no longer needact like the fool but that we can think straight be-cause His Word dominates our minds.

Another Greek word translated fool (or “fool-ish”) is anoetos. The classic example of the foolishChristian appears in Galatians 3:1 and 3, where Paulwrites, “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitchedyou, that ye should not obey the truth. . . . Are ye sofoolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made

perfect by the flesh?” Anoetos is another “alpha-neg-ative.” The root nous means “mind, intellect, under-standing, reason, and thought,” which is then madethe opposite by the prefix a. The Judaizers had infil-trated the church and were undermining the verycore of Christianity, namely, salvation by faithalone, teaching that to be Christians, Gentiles had tobecome Jewish proselytes and obey the Mosaic Law.Appalled that the Galatians would tolerate, muchless embrace, such heresy, Paul called them peoplewithout understanding, reason, and thought, peoplewho had abandoned the very truth they had beentaught.

That is just as true today as then. With the grow-ing denial of salvation by grace and faith alone, thecontinuing onslaught against the true Gospel mes-sage, and the growing challenge to biblical ministry,there are countless “foolish” Christian teachers andfollowers. That type of fool can be described in sev-eral ways.

First, the fool is concerned about the abstractinstead of the absolute. For many today, facts get inthe way of unity. After all, it is argued, “Doctrine di-vides: love unites.” That is the height of folly be-cause nothing is absolute, nothing is sure.

Second, the fool is concerned about wants in-stead of theWord. Many churches being built today,even so-called evangelical ones, are not beingfounded upon a ministry of the Word of God, ratherupon what people want, such as entertainment andevery appealing program imaginable. But Scripture,of course, teaches none of that.

Third, the fool is concerned about transient feel-ings instead of true faith. Tragically, feelings drivemany people’s belief systems; facts aren’t the issue,faith in what God says in His Word is not the issue,but rather how it makes them feel is the issue. It’snot the intellect that rules, but rather it’s an impulsethat rules. There’s great zeal, but nothing real. Thishas even kicked open the door to the growing fre-quency of mysticism, which teaches finding Godthrough visions and revelations.

The challenge to each of us is to be ruled by thetruth of God’s Word alone.

You are invited to worship with us at GraceBible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry isthe expository preaching of God’s Word. We wouldalso like to encourage you to visit our website(www.TheScriptureAlone.com), where you will findmany resources for Christian growth, including mes-sages in MP3 media files. (This article taken fromPastor’s Watson’s book, A Word for the Day, AMGPublishers.)

� Dr. J.D.Watson

April Fool (1)By Dr. J. D. Watson

Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church

6A � SNOWMOBILE RIDE RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

Troy Osborne took a break from snowmobiling. Troy and his wife, Kelly, participated in Sunday’s club rideupriver. The Osbornes are from Meeker.

Brothers Ron, left, and Don Hilkey served as guides for the club ride. Ron is responsible for grooming andmaintaining the snowmobile trails.

HIGHGROUNDNicole Hilkey of Meeker was oneof the snowmobilers duringSunday’s annual club ride, spon-sored by the White RiverSnowmobile Club. Her father,Troy, is president of the club.The club, which is open to ridersof all skill levels, grooms andmaintains about 100 miles ofsnowmobile trails upriver.

JEFF BURKHEAD

As Census partners, the Town’s of Rangely and Meeker,with Rio Blanco County encourages you to participate inthe 2010 Census and let the country know what ourcommunity needs for the next ten years.

Please check the Rio Blanco Herald Times and the Townof Meeker’s website for informational updates, andremember “It’s In Our Hands.”

www.theheraldtimes.com • www.town.meeker.co.us

ESTÁ EN NUESTRAS MANOS

MEEKER

LIONS CLUB

Annual Easter Egg HuntS A T U R D A Y

APRIL 310:00am SHARP!

Barone Middle School • MeekerAges 1-10

HUNT FOR PRIZE EGGSFilled with Candy, Trinkets or $1 Bills!

Please help SUPPORT the VFW Ladies AuxilliaryPost 5843 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Visit our tablewe will be selling HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES.

Fire Truck, Prize Eggs & the EasterBunny too!

SNOWMOBILE RIDE � 7ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

JEFF BURKHEAD

Getting stuck is part of snowmobiling. Here, club members help pull out a fellow rider’s machine, whichhad got “sucked” into a tree.

Troy Hilkey, president of the White River Snowmobile Club, said the club plays an important role. “If wedon’t have snowmobile clubs, these trails won’t be groomed.”

This was the the view from the photographer’s perspective. To see a slideshow of photos from Sunday’ssnowmobile ride, go to www.theheraldtimes.com.

Suzan and Nathan Pelloni are active members of the White River Snowmobile Club. “We love snowmobil-ing,” said Suzan, a former professional skier.

��

�� !��

� ��

� � ��

� ��

� ��

� ��

� ��

� ��

� ��!"��

#��"��$��%��

&�� ' �(()* �� +��' &�� ,��!�� ,�� -��,��(

"�� ./��' �(() 0�� #�� "�� 0��1223(��12�� -��( �� ' �� ,��!��/��(

511 South White • 970.675.5011

You’� Invited ...Rangely District Hospital invites you to attend one of

our town hall-style meetings to discuss the new hospitalproject and what that means to you, the voter,

on this coming May ballot.

A set of public meetings will be held in theRangely District Hospital Board Room on

April 6th at 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. andagain on April 7th at 8 a.m.

Rangely District HospitalBuilding The Future For

Your Family's Health

LITTLE SHOPof

HHOORRRROORRSS

M E E K E R H I G H S C H O O L D R A M A C L U B a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l T h e s p i a n S o c i e t y T r o u p e 1 2 8 4

proudly presents the hilarious Off-Broadway Musical Comedy

book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and music by Alan Menkenthrough special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Friday, April 16, at 7:00 PMSaturday April 17, at 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 18, Matinee at 2:00 PMTickets: $10.00 adults � $5.00 children/students and seniors

Meeker High School Auditorium, 550 School Streetphone 970-878 9070

Order early for best selection for Easter!Flowers • Fudge • Unique Gifts

Local & Regional Books • Gourmet Coffee

Free gift wrapping

RememberEaster

is

Sunday,April 4

Business Hours: Mon. through Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-3pmSee us on the Village Square at325 6th Street • Meeker, CO

970-878-0123

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? “Housing:The results of the county housing sur-vey struck me to the heart. We haveso many families struggling to keep aroof over the heads of their children.Either they pay way more than theycan afford on rent or house paymentsor they live in some pretty sub-stan-dard housing. As a community, weneed to find away to encourage land-lords to take better care of their unitsor encourage development of somenew rental units. We have good land-lords who should be commended fortreating their tenants right, takingcare of their properties, and keepingtheir rent reasonable. But the majorityof our rental units have major prob-lems. We can’t break the bank and gointo the housing business, but theremust be a way to improve this situa-tion. Maintenance of our basic infra-structure: Something needs to bedone with our aging buildings and

facilities. The town cannot expectpeople to keep their homes and busi-ness to a certain level of code andordinance requirements while theirown structures are falling apart. Inthe last one to two years they havereplaced the heating/cooling systemand the roof at Town Hall. I haveworked in that building for over 20years and have froze in the winter,roasted in the summer, and watchedthe water run through the ceilingswhen the snow melted. It is nowmuch improved, but why did it takeso long to address these issues?

“Growth. We will never be as bigas Grand Junction or even Vernal, butthe census figures creep up everytime there is a count. The town needsto actively pursue and attract anybusiness they can, whether it is ener-gy or light manufacturing. We shouldalways be open to the possibility ofanything that would enhance ourtown. Many people will chose to livehere because they like the small-townatmosphere. But they need places to

live, a variety of stores to shop at,and family activities. The town needsto go back to encouraging things likethe farmer’s market, ranch rodeo,mud races and working hard to pro-mote Septemberfest, Holidayfest andthe Crab Crack.”

If elected, how would you seeyour role as mayor? “The mayorshould be the head cheerleader. Theone that is always out in front repre-senting and promoting our communi-ty. The mayor needs to be account-able to the people and do everythingpossible to keep a healthy level ofparticipation by the town trustees.The mayor of Rangely was nevermeant to be a full-time job. Theboard of trustees should hire andretain quality people to manage andhead the departments. They, in turn,should hire and retain quality people.That creates an organization that runssmoothly.”

Dan EddyWhat is your occupational back-

ground? “I spent many yearsemployed in the oil industry: Drilling,workover and production. I haveowned and operated several smallbusinesses, including a trucking com-pany and computer business. Iworked in law enforcement for 13years and have been with the RioBlanco Water Conservancy District atotal of 13 years with the last threeand a half years as district manager.”

Please list any relevant experi-ence, including if you have held elect-ed office or served on a board: “Ihave served on the town of RangelyBoard of Trustees for five years, thelast two as mayor pro tem.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “The town has set a course ofsustained growth, fiscal responsibilityand fairness. I am committed to con-tinuing in achieving those goals.”

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? “The mostpressing issue facing the town is thebudget. The downturn in our localeconomy, coupled with the reductionin monies received through severanceand mineral revenues, will make thenext years challenging.”

If elected, how would you seeyour role as mayor? “As mayor I willwork closely with the Board ofTrustees, town administrator and citi-

zens to provide services and maintaininfrastructure critical to the operationof the town, allocating the taxpayers’dollars wisely and cautiously toachieve the best result from everydollar spent.”

FOR COUNCIL:Edward L. Ballegeer

What is your occupational back-ground? “I am a Colorado nativeborn and raised in Denver. I retiredfrom Conoco Transportation as a ter-minal supervisor. I worked and livedin Walden, and we did a lot of oilfield work here in Rangely.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “First off, I have the time todevote to doing the job as I amretired. I have lived in Rangely forthree years and come to be very fondof the town.

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? I know wehave some very serious money issuesconcerning our water treatment plantand disposal plant, and a lot of ourstreets are in sad condition. I don’tknow what the answers to these prob-lems are but see it as a challenge tobe solved. I also would like to seemore new business come to Rangely,as this will attract more people. Ourtown has had its ups and downs,depending on the oil companies anddue to (Gov.) Ritter and the currentadministration’s restrictions. Ourtown has lost a large part of its rev-enue. We need to find a way to bringnew and stable businesses here andhelp the oil industry progress.

If elected, how would you seeyour role as council member? Wehave had the benefit of a good towncouncil and I would like to add to it.Our town manager is by far one ofthe best and I would like to lend himmy support. This election is by mail,so voting is easy. Please get your votein and I hope you vote for me.”

Ann BradyWhat is your occupational back-

ground? “Greenville Public SchoolsCommunity Education six years,including two years as assistant direc-tor; Colorado NorthwesternCommunity College CommunityDevelopment director two years;Western Fuels Association Inc.

Deserado Coal Mine CommunityDevelopment director 10 years; RioBlanco Water Conservancy District16 years, 10 years as manager; cur-rently, small-business owner.”

Please list any relevant experi-ence, including if you have held elect-ed office or served on a board:“Elected to town council in the late’80s and then appointed to fill out aterm in 2003; elected mayor in 2004and served three two-year terms;elected to CNCC Board of Trusteestwice and served eight years; electedto Western Rio Blanco Recreationand Park District and served 10years; appointed to Library DistrictBoard and served six years; appoint-ed to Rangely DevelopmentCorporation and RangelyDevelopment Agency and haveserved over 15 years; Rangely AreaChamber of Commerce Board mem-ber for several years, member for 30years; appointed to CSUAdvisoryCommittee; elected to serve as Club20 Board alternate and have servedfor eight years; appointed toAssociated Governments ofNorthwest Colorado and have servedfor four years.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “I strongly believe in commu-nity service and have the time, energyand dedication to serve on the towncouncil. I believe my experience andbackground are a strong foundationfor serving on the council.”

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? “The pres-ent state of our economy and ourability to get grants and outside fund-ing to assist with our budget and cap-ital projects. Jobs, housing and betterrelationships with our energy compa-nies and other governmental agenciesare also issues we must address.”

If elected, how would you seeyour role as council member?“Rangely has a manager/councilform of government with the townmanager handling the day-to-dayoperations and personnel. My role isto serve as the elected representativeof the Rangely taxpayers, and thecouncil sets policy and procedures forthe town. Council members are thereto listen to their constituents andaddress both sides of all issues.”

Clayton GohrWhat is your occupational back-

ground? “I have worked at DeseradoMine for the last 25 years. I guessthat would show longevity.”

Please list any relevant experi-ence, including if you have held elect-ed office or served on a board: “I

have been on the Rangely TownCouncil for the last four years andhave worked in the Boy Scout organ-ization for several years.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “My biggest reasons for run-ning are to help keep the town ofRangely in good financial standing. Ipersonally cannot take credit for themany years of hard work and finan-cial planning that have helped townof Rangely to weather the storms thatwe have gone through, but I havetried to make good choices for thegood of the community for the lastfour years.”

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? “The mostpressing issue that I see the town ofRangely facing is to make the best ofthe down-turned economy. Most ofthe issues are being brought to usfrom the state and federal levels andwe need to make sure that town ofRangely will remain in solid financialstanding.”

If elected, how would you seeyour role as council member? “As acouncil member, every decision madeon behalf of the taxpayers shouldhave a solid reason to improve thelifestyle of all members of the com-munity. There have been decisionsmade for the American people recent-ly that I feel have not been made forthe betterment of the nation. But Ibelieve that I can be a help, if only ina small way, and the best way to dothis is in our town. Thank you for thisopportunity.”

Lisa HatchWhat is your occupational back-

ground? “Business administration ormanagement.”

Please list any relevant experi-ence, including if you have held elect-ed office or served on a board: “BSAin business administration, minors inmilitary science and math, 24 yearsin health care with 14 years manage-ment, 20 years military service as anofficer; Desert Storm veteran, presi-dent of the Gulf War VeteransAssociation of Utah four years, thenfour additional years on board; presi-dent of 3M Club two years, vicepresident two years and four years onboard; chair of multiple committeesand task forces facing a variety ofissues from product development tohuman resources to building usage.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “I want to serve the people ofRangely because I truly love this lit-tle town. I want Rangely to live on

8A � NEWS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

CANDIDATES: Rangely voters will select town’s leaders bymail ballot� Continued fromPage 1A

� SeeCANDIDATES, Page 10A

Meeker CommunitySTATIONS OF THE CROSSGood Friday ~ April 2 ~ Noon

Rio Blanco County Courthouse Grounds

��EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

April 4, 2010Start 6:45 a.m. ~ Sunrise 7 a.m.

Meeker High School Football StadiumPresented by Meeker Ministerial Alliance

Saturday

April 310am SHARP!

RangelyElks Park

Preschoolthru 6th

RangelyElksLodgeAnnualEaster

Egg Hunt

Findaprizeeggan

d win aprize

COWBOY BRETT � 9ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

JEFF BURKHEAD

Cowboys Brett Carroll, right, and Coen Cunningham performed rope tricks and sang western songs during a kids’ program March 25 at theMeeker Cafe. Asked how he got “roped” into doing this, Brett said, “My mom volunteered me to be Cowboy Brett for the whole town ofMeeker.”

Vicki Cross, co-manager of Meeker Cafe, helped Caroline Copelandwith her bandana. “We have some up-and-coming cowgirl and cow-boy rodeo stars in this town,” Cross said.

Jaicee Simmons, daughter of Brandon and Toni Simmons, dressedthe part for last week’s show by her uncle, Cowboy Brett.

Brothers Dagon Dade, left, who is 5, and Damon, 6, along with theirsister, Annette, 4, were given their sheriff badges when they arrivedfor the Cowboy Brett show at Meeker Cafe.

Natalie Carroll read the children’s book, “The Three Little Javelinas,”to the young cowgirls and cowboys at Meeker Cafe. Her older broth-er is Cowboy Brett.

www.theheraldtimes.com

9 7 0 . 8 7 8 . 4 0 1 7 9 7 0 . 6 7 5 . 5 0 3 3

O U R F O R E F A T H E R S

blazed a trail across the Continental Divide,

over the Flat Tops and to the White River.

We’re blazing new trails on the information

superhighway. See ya’ on the Web, pardner.

Our mission is ... your health.

511 S. White Ave.970.675.5011

Rangely District Hospital Trauma staffwould like to remind everyone to watch forchildren playing and riding their bikes, alsoslow down while driving and take extra

care in neighborhoods.

PARENTS,RReemmeemmbbeerr, safety equipment: helmets

when riding bikes and ATV’s,AALLSSOO helmets, knee pads and elbow pads

when riding skateboards,CHILDREN,

RReemmeemmbbeerr, never swim alone or without an adult present.

RReemmeemmbbeerr to look both ways before crossing the street.

RReemmeemmbbeerr to carry epi pens if you are allergic to insect stings.

SSTTAAYY SSAAFFEE!!!!

Enjoy The Spring!DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 2 BY 4pm

Enter to Win Our “Bearington Bears”Giant Mocha Bunny

(Check out the prize and your competition in the Meeker Drugs window)

Grades Pre-K thru 5thColoring sheets handed out out school or

can be picked up at Meeker Drugs

Drop off Easter Coloring Sheet at 530 Main StreetMon-Fri 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

We have EasterCandy • Bunnies • Baskets • Gifts

ReminderMEEKER DRUGS

Easter Coloring Contest

“A Good Store in a Good Town”Over the Counter Remedies � Gifts � Cards

Toys � Meeker Sweatshirts & T-Shirts & More!

970.878.9988 Phone � 970.878.9921 Fax530 Main Street � Meeker, Colorado � 81641


The power of one can’t be overesti-mated, unless it is the estimate ofthe demographic of an area. Some

folks were very upset by the statisticalinformation gathered by the U.S. CensusBureau the last time (a decade ago). Theyobjected to that information being used bythe state highway department, as they felttheir rural crossroads had been slanderedby the final count of people who actuallyinhabited their berg. The shiny highwaysign alerted travelers to the upcomingcommunity as they passed through thearea. The name of one such communityhas been changed to protect the innocent,but apparently the entire population of twowas slandered by the erroneous number ofcommunity residents listed on the sign —Folderol, Colorado, Population 1.

“How dare they post such hogwash?”asked the one official community memberin the so-named community. It is interest-ing that the single digit should inspiresuch wrath and indignation. Most small-town residents don’t have such deep feel-ings about the number of folks counted inthe community. It makes one think aboutsuch things.

The U.S. Census Bureau has dissemi-nated quite a lot of historical informationduring this nationwide survey period. Oneof the reasons given for collecting thispersonal information is that the “govern-ment” money available for communities isbased on this statistical compilation. Thatsaid, one is more able to understand whymore than a few feathers are ruffled whenthe number of residents is misrepresented.Not only might the most rural among uslose out in gaining grants to keep theircommunity viable, passersby might surelykeep on driving upon reading a highwaysign listing a population of one. I neverread of any communities rising up inprotest against the interstate highway

signs that say Limited Services Ahead, butmaybe the various state highway depart-ments keep current. There seem to be allsorts of general store-type businesseslocated in the most out of the way places,with snacks, restrooms and gas available.

A loud knock on the door the otherday took me by surprise. I was sure it wasa friend trying to get my attention abovethe noise of the vacuum cleaner, but dis-covered a harried census worker with littletime for idle conversation. After identify-ing herself as a U.S. Census bureau work-er, she handed me a big white envelope.

“Here is your census survey. Pleasefill it out and send it back in, postage hasbeen provided.” I noticed a printed warn-ing on the front of the envelope statingthat filling out the form was required bylaw. I’m not sure how often this law isenforced, but the warning is especiallyuseful when issued to those of us whoremain in possession of numerous mat-tress tags that cannot be cut off. I’m notlosing any sleep over it — our survey wasfilled out within the hour and sent backimmediately.

[email protected]

Loose Ends: Power of onemoreDOLLY VISCARDI — not just be here; to continue to be

known as “AGreat Place to Live!” Ihave a God-given talent to lead, pri-oritize and organize that I desire toput to good use by serving on thetown council. I know there are com-plex and/or difficult issues to beresolved — it will take a strongdiverse team to tackle these. I feel Ican make a difference as a towncouncil trustee — that I will take theright risks for Rangely — that withthe help of the people, together wecan make Rangely an even greaterplace to live.”

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? “Other thanneeding money, the issues I see asmost pressing are: Affordable hous-ing, quality education for our childrenand those attending CNCC, growth(small growth) and job stabilitythrough incentives for new business-es, new attractions, beautifying andrepairing existing buildings and prop-erty, and health-care facilities thatmeet the needs of the people.”

If elected, how would you seeyour role as council member?“Listening to the people of Rangelyand having a collaborative andrespectful attitude toward the mayor,town manager, council members,business owners/managers and thecitizens of Rangely. With the othercouncil members, provide a ‘checks-and-balance’ for the town budget andinput on capital expenditures, andassist in prioritizing work or projects,enforcing ordinances andplanning/zoning for growth.”

Elaine UrieWhat is your occupational back-

ground? “First, I am Steve Urie’swife — twice — the mother of Brianand Alex Urie, the mom-in-law oftwo beautiful ladies —Anne andKrystal, the step-mom of Axel-Austinand sweet Rachel, the nanny of myspecial boys — Will and Caleb, and achild of the King. These positions Ihold in the highest regard.

“I have opened and operatednumerous Rangely businesses, start-ing in 1973 to 1988, which include atrucking company, beauty shop, auto-motive garage and leased a bar and

restaurant. I moved to Washingtonstate in 1988, where I worked as theexecutive secretary/bookkeeper forColdwell Banker. I continued my jobat Coldwell Banker and started takingclasses at Olympic College inBremerton, Wash., received myAASNursing Degree in 1992 and graduat-ed on the Dean’s List. In Washington,I spent seven years as a geriatric andpain control nurse for the terminallyill and as an MDS coordinator atBelmont and Ridgemont TerraceConvalescent Centers. I moved toNew Mexico in 1999 and worked asstaff nurse and fill-in charge nurse.After a back injury, I worked for ashort interval as a home health nurseand then on to the love of my life, anoncology nurse at the CancerTreatment Center in Farmington. Ireturned to Rangely and did a sec-ond-time-around marriage to Steve,the first love of my life. Since then, Ihave been partnered with him andour boys, Brian and Alex, in UrieTrucking Inc., and have expanded thebusiness with heavy equipment oper-ations. Currently, we are in theprocess of opening a gravel pit forgravel sales. And, oh yes, I have beenserving the people of Rangely forfour years as a council member,learning the ropes of trustee.”

Please list any relevant experi-ence, including if you have held elect-ed office or served on a board: “I

served and worked on the originalboard that started what is now GiantStep, the 911 Board, Rangely trusteefor four years, town of RangelyFinance and Public WorksCommittee and helped start theCNCC Christian Fellowship Club.”

What are your reasons for run-ning? “My purpose is be a servant tothe community and help the councilmake wise decisions for the town as awhole. My main reason is to keepgovernment in its place, to serve thepeople.”

What are the most pressing issuesyou see facing the town? “We areonce again in a bust cycle with theoilfield. The main issue is going to bemaintaining our status financially,especially since severance/impactfunds may be in shortfall. I believethat financially we must tighten ourbelts and monitor things closely. Westill need to continue balancing ourbudget. While maintaining that wehave constant financial needs formaintenance/upgrades by law on ourwater and wastewater plants, whichare challenging all by themselves.”

If elected, how would you seeyour role as council member? “Myrole is to be a servant to the people ofRangely, bringing issues to them andasking their opinions and doing mybest to make wise and honest deci-sions that are in favor of the commu-nity.”

CANDIDATES: Contested races for Rangely mayor, trustee� Continued fromPage 8A

Do you wish someone a “happy”April Fool’s Day? Traditionhas it today’s informal holiday

began sometime around 1582 whenthe Gregorian calendar was intro-duced by Charles IX in France. TheGregorian calendar changed thebeginning of the year from the lastweek in March to January 1. (And wecomplain about springing forward onehour.) Because news traveled slowlyin those days, some folks still weren’taware of the change years later.Others, resentful of governing author-ity, refused to acknowledge the newcalendar. They were labeled “fools”by the general public.

Happy birthday today to MikeKnezovich, Lois Richardson, April 1;Cameron Stranathan and Doris

Walters, April 2; KimberlyDevereaux, April 3; Jessie Corbin,April 4; Mikayla Brink, April 5; J.H.Sheridan, Shelbi Blazon and DavidBuckles, April 6; Karen Doll andHelen Ruth Oliver, April 7.

Happy anniversary to Richard andBrinda Bland, April 4.

MEEKER LOCALSHAROLD TYMES

exceptional healthcare, locally

Grand River Hospital and Medical CenterFamily Health, Internal Medicine and Women’s Health

a Service of Grand River Hospital District

Grand River Hospital and Medical CenterFamily Health, Internal Medicine and Women’s Health

we’ll keep you healthy this seasonCheck out our website at grhd.org or call 625-1100 for updated

970.625.1100 or visit www.grhd.org

Deborah Brown, MD FAAFPFamily Medicine at Grand River Medical Center

Fellow, American Academy of Family PhysiciansCertified by the American Board of Family Medicine

lelthy eep s

dhd.org

sond.org

ptional locally

tional ocally

www. gorgggrhd.ww.

Just prior to sunriseat the cross

4 miles south of MainStreet on White Ave.

Just prior to sunriseat the cross

4 miles south of MainStreet on White Ave.

CommunityEaster Sunrise

Service

First Baptist Church207 South Sunset

Rangely, CO

FREEEasterCommunityBreakfast

followingservice

AQUA EASTER EGG HUNTFOR ALL AGES AT THE REC CENTER POOLFriday, April 2 @ 5:30pmBring a canned/non-perishable food donation for admission.The Rangely Rec Center will be closed on EasterSunday, April 4. Have a great Easter Holiday!

SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR NEW

A.M. AEROBICS CLASS8:30-9:30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hurry! Classes start April 6!

www.westernrioblanco.org611 S. Stanolind Ave.� Rangely � 970.675.8211

WESTERN RIO BLANCOMETROPOLITANRECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT

Spring Sign Up!TRAVEL BASEBALLRegistration for 8-10, 11-12 & 13-15 yr. oldsis ongoing. Practices will start in early May!

After a long winter... The Cedar Ridges

GOLF COURSEis NOW OPEN for the 2010 Season.Call Golf Manager Chris Hejl with questions aboutseason passes and tournament schedule. 675-8403

POSTSEASON HONORS!POSTSEASON HONORS!SSPPOORRTTSS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES

Thursday, April 1, 2010

11A

Mitch JacobMeekerJacob, a senior, has been named all-state in basketball. He receiveda similar honor in football. He was also recently named the WesternSlope League’s most valuable player in basketball. Jacob will play inthe all-state basketball game June 12. “The all-state football game isthe same weekend, so Mitch has chosen to play in the basketballgame,” his mother, Shery, said.

Kacey DennyRangelyDenny started off the baseball season with a bang, smacking fivehits in five at-bats in the Panthers’ opener against Altamont, Utah, a13-6 win. “That was impressive,” said Rangely coach Wes Torsell.Kacey’s brother Kody was the starting pitcher in the game andpicked up the win. The Panthers are undefeated so far, with two dou-bleheader sweeps.

Rangely Residential Campus 1-800-562-1105Meeker �� Craig �� Hayden �� South Routt

www.cncc.eduCHAMPIONS of the WEEK

JEFF BURKHEAD

Meeker’s Mitch Jacob was named all-state in basketball, aswell as in football. Jacob was also named all-conference andthe league’s player of the year. Teammates Colton Brown, TyrelGerloff and Dakota Rowlett were all-conference and BrockCampbell was honorable mention.

MORE HONORS ...WRESTLERS NAMED ALL STATE...Rangely’s Travis Witherell, top, and Devon Rose were named to theClass 2A All-Colorado team by the Denver Post. Witherell, who wasthe state champion at 152 pounds was a first-teamer, while Rose,the state runner-up at 130 pounds, was second team. The Panthersheld their team banquet Wednesday night.

JEFF BURKHEAD


RBC I Talk about getting off to agood start.

Rangely High School’s baseballteam blasted Altamont, Utah, 13-6 inthe season opener and hasn’t lookedback. The Panthers swept doublehead-ers last week against Altamont andCoal Ridge.

“They did great,” said coach WesTorsell. “They’re really swinging it.We scored 10 or more runs in everygame but the last one, when we onlyplayed three innings because it gotdark.”

Kacey Denny had the hot bat inthe opener, collecting five singles infive at-bats.

“I was very impressed with him,”Torsell said.

His brother Kody Denny was thestarting pitcher in the first game, whileDaniel Garcia opened the secondgame.

“They both were lights out,”Torsell said.

Dillon McTague started the open-er against Coal Ridge, while TravisWitherell got the call in the secondgame. Kindal Cushman came on inrelief in all four games.

“They all did great. They threw a

lot of strikes,” Torsell said.Rangely is scheduled to play its

home opener at 2 or 2:30 p.m. Fridayagainst Steamboat Springs. ThePanthers start league play Saturdaywith a doubleheader at Paonia.

� � � � �Weather permitting, Meeker High

School’s baseball team will hostHayden on Saturday. If that happens,it will be the Cowboys’ first time toplay on their home field.

Saturday’s doubleheader was orig-inally scheduled to be played inHayden.

“But they have too much snow, soit was moved to here,” said Joel

Matrisciano, Meeker head coach. “Ihope our field will be ready. We’rehoping by Saturday the weather willbe cleared out again.”

The Cowboys, who have droppeddoubleheaders at Vernal, Utah, andagainst Roaring Fork, have had trou-ble even practicing outside — letalone on a baseball field — because ofthe weather.

“We’re improving, but we needdry fields and some time outside,”Matrisciano said. “We haven’t evenofficially been on our diamond yet.Saturday will be the first day, and thatwill be the day we play games.”

Panthers sweep doubleheaders

ALL STATERS ...

TODD HOGAN

Rio Blanco County was well represented at the Colorado Coaches Girls’ All-State Basketball game last weekend inDenver. Stacey Fitzgibbons of Meeker (far left) and Audrey Hogan of Rangely (far right) participated on opposingteams, with each player scoring seven points. They were joined at the event by their coaches Hallie Blunt of Meeker(second from left) and Jimmie Mergelman of Rangely (second from right). “I just can’t say enough about what a greatreward this game was for two girls that have spent so many extra hours working at this game. Two truly exceptionalyoung women that Rangely and Meeker should be so proud of,” Blunt said.

By BOBBY [email protected]

MEEKER I Nineteen BaroneMiddle School wrestlers competed inthe third annual middle school region-al tournament in Fruita last Saturdayand nine qualified for the state tourna-ment in Denver this weekend.

“It was the toughest tournamentwe’ve been in so far this year,” BMShead coach Lee Overton said of the

competition in the 16-man brackets,which also included sixth-graders.“Every size of middle school from thewestern slope of Colorado was there.”

The top eight in each weight qual-ified for the state tournament, sched-uled to be wrestled in the DenverColiseum, starting Friday.

BMS eighth-graders WillisBegaye, Dylan Mobley and J.C.Henderson were the highest-placingqualifiers for the Cowboys, placing

fourth in their respective weights.Eighth-grader Zane Pfau finished

fifth, as did seventh-grader AustinPurcell. T.J. Shelton was the onlyBMS sixth-grader to qualify with afifth place finish. Eighth-gradersTristin Pelloni and Qynton Larsonqualified for the state tournament insixth place, as did seventh-grader JakePhelan.

“With a couple of breaks, wecould have qualified a couple more,”

Overton said.Others who competed but did not

qualify were; Dalton Carson, AaronCochran, Kenny Kohls, Tim Barnes,Josh Winge, Anthony Watt, along withsixth-graders Dillon Frantz and twinsCody and Cole Purcell.

“This will be a good experiencefor them to see a big tournament inDenver before they get into highschool,” Overton said. “We hope tocome back with some state placers.”

Nine BMS wrestlers qualify for state tourney

12A � SPORTS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

MEEKER COWB

SUPPORTYOURLOCAL BOOSTERS!

With the support of the business community, we are able toprovide this space for weekly schedules of athletic activities. The supportis greatly appreciated. If we missed contacting you as a booster, pleasecontact theHerald Times at 887788--44001177. We can add your name next week.

Triple M ElectricDanny Quinn

Serving Northwest Colorado970-620-1986

Rio Blanco Herald Times

592 Main, Upstairs, Meeker, CO878-4017

Thrifts & Gifts265 Sixth St., Meeker, CO

878-5500

Watt’s Ranch Market 271 E. MarketMeeker, CO878-5868

GIC Mobile Home ParksGianinetti Investment Corp.

Meeker, CO878-0150

First National BankOf The Rockies

500 Main, Meeker, CO878-5073

MHS BASEBALL4/3 @ Hayden - 10am DH4/6 @ Rangely - 2pm DH4/10 @ Paonia - 11am DH4/17 @ HOME vs. Rangely - 10am DH

MHS TRACK & FIELD4/3 @ West Grand Invitational - TBA4/10 @ Palisade Invitational - 8:30am4/17 @ Glenwood Springs Invite - 8:30am4/20 @ HOME - Meeker Invitational - TBA4/24 @ Rifle Invitational - 9am4/30 @ Moffat County - 1pm

BMS WRESTLING4/3 @ Denver - State Tournament

BMS TRACK & FIELD4/17 @ Rangely Invitational4/24 @ Craig Invitational

White River ElectricAssociation, Inc.

233 Sixth St., Meeker, CO878-5041

Northwest AutoSales & Service

485 Market St., Meeker, CO878-5026

MEEKER COWBOYS

Ma Famiglia RestaurantHenry & Kris Arcolesse410 Market, Meeker, CO

878-4141

Valley Hardware401 E. Market, Meeker, CO

878-4608

SUPPORTYOUR LOCALBOOSTERS!

With the support of the business community, we are able toprovide this space for weekly schedules of athletic activities. The support is great-ly appreciated. If we missed contacting you as a booster, please contact JeffBurkhead at the Herald Times at 675-5033. We can add your name next week.

W.C. Striegel17030 Hwy. 64 Rangely, CO

675-8444

Silver Sage RV &Mobile Home Park259 Crest, Rangely, CO

675-8573

Colorado CPAServices, PC

118 W. Main St., Rangely, CO675-2222

Alliance EnergyService, LLC

100 Chevron Rd., Rangely, CO675-3010

First National Bankof the Rockies

222 W. Main, Rangely, CO675-8481

Rio BlancoHerald Times

Serving Rio Blanco County675-5033

RANGELYPANTHERSGO PANTHERS!RHS SOCCER4/6 @ Coal Ridge - 4pm4/8 @ Roaring Fork - 4pm

RHS TRACK4/3 @ Cedaredge Invitational4/10 @ Palisade Invitational

RHS BASEBALL4/3 @ Paonia - 11am4/6 @ HOME vs. Meeker - 2pm

Jr. HighWRESTLING4/3 @ Denver - State Tournament

Read us online @ theheraldtimes.com

BOBBY GUTIERREZ

Brandon Benitez, Sam Alldredge, Doak Mantle, Josh Cochran, Austin Russell, Caleb Bradford, ChaseRule, Casey Turner, Garrett Frantz and Jared Owens (front) wrestled in the afternoon session for the firstpeewee wrestling tournament of the season last Saturday in Rifle. Several Meeker peewee wrestlers willcompete in Craig this Saturday.

By BOBBY [email protected]

MEEKER I Several Cowboys from Meeker spenttheir final Saturday of spring break competing in the sea-son-opening peewee wrestling tournament in Rifle.Twenty-six Cowboys wrestled and 18 placed in the topfour, including five champions.

Jesus Holland-Gonzalez, Wyatt Pfau, Casey Turner,Joshua Cochran and Austin Purcell all won gold medals intheir respective brackets. Trae Kennedy, Kelton Turner,Braydon Garcia, Anthony Holland-Gonzalez, Ivette Ayala,

Garrett Frantz, Caleb Bradford and James Amick finishedas runners-up.

Ty Goedert, Tannen Kennedy, Kasia Cochran andChase Rule were consolation champions and Jeffery Coleplaced fourth.

Kaleb Nielsen, Kesston Hobbs, Tony Portillo, BrandonBenitez, Kale Burke, Doak Mantle, Sam Alldredge, JaredOwens and Daylon Nielsen wrestled but did place.

More than 60 boys and girls are participating in the pee-wee program and several will wrestle in the Craig tourna-ment Saturday at Moffat County High School.

Meeker will host a peewee tournament April 17.

Young wrestlers compete at RifleBy JEFF [email protected]

RANGELY I Four Pantherwrestlers are headed to state.

Rangely Junior High had fourplacers — including one first-placefinisher — at last week’s regionaltournament in Fruita, earning them atrip to the state tourney in Denver.

Placing for RJH were HeathPeters, who placed first at 75 pounds,while Trevor Brown was third at 145,Ryan Wilczek fifth at 155 and BladeRose sixth at 75.

“Some of our guys who didn’tplace had a tough weight bracket,”said Derek Stolworthy, RJH coach.“But we did OK. If we keep our kidsstaying in the sport, then in a fewyears, Rangely High School will belooking good.”

The state tournament starts withweigh-in on Friday afternoon.

“We start wrestling immediatelyafter the weigh-in,” Stolworthy said.“Then the tournament will go throughSaturday afternoon or evening.”

Panthersqualify 4for state

RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER

HOPE helps you cope when you’re on a steep slope. When you feel weak and your outlook is bleak, Look in your HOPE Scope and get a sneak peek.

Your future is good, you are unique, and GOD has a plan for your life every day of the week!

9:30 AM Sundays − 345 Main St. − www.frontierfellowship.comNon−denominational. Come as you are. All are welcome.

Frontier Fellowship

The MMeeeekkeerr CChhuurrcchh ooff CChhrriissttinvites you to worship with us…

Meeker Church of Christ—904 Third Street—(970) 878-3148Paul 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 amWednesday Bible Study — 7:00 pm

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

Anyone who is interested:You are invited to a TEA PARTY MEETINGIt will be held at the Mountain Valley Bank

Banquet Room ~ 400 Main St.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 ~ 7:00pmWe are hoping to get a TEA PARTY GROUP started in Meeker.

Everyone is invited.

2-HOUR RIDE STARTING AT $951/2 DAY... $175

FULL-DAY RIDES AVAILABLEINCLUDES:• Helmets, gloves & snowsuit, if needed• Helpful guide• Prices based on a minimum of 4 riders• Reservations Required

30 miles upriver from Meeker

(970)878-4559MEEKER, COLORADO 81641 • USA

License #961 • Bonded • Insured • www.flattops.com

WHITE RIVERSNOWMOBILE TOURS R � I � O B � L � A � N � C � OR � I � O B � L � A � N � C � O


BUY PHOTOSGo to: www.theheraldtimes.com and select the photos tab at the top of the home page.

878-4017 675-5033

The Meeker Herald — 120 years agoMarch 29, 1890

� J.W. Hugus and Co. havedecided to erect a 2-story brickblock on their corner. The upperfloor will be occupied by theMasonic Fraternity and three largeoffice rooms. This floor is alreadyrented.

� If Garfield County wants anational park, why don’t the goodpeople of the baliwick confinethemselves to their own county.


� The Sheridan brothers soldthe home ranch two miles east ofMeeker to Messrs. Paul Dunn andJohn Purkey. The Sheridan brotherswill concentrate their stock inter-ests in the Bar Seven ranch andNine Mile range holding and it isunderstood that James Sheridanwill operate the Sheridan Dairyfrom the Bar Seven ranch in thenear future.

� Tentative plans for the pro-posed swimming pool have beenproposed.


� The Forest Service hasannounced it will make a survey ofthe upper White River, checking outthe possible areas which can bedeveloped as ski and winter sportsareas.

� Frank Cooley has beenappointed county attorney.

� How much federal aid did thepilgrims get? Long years of earlyAmerican self-respect and hard workbuild America, but the traits we seetoday can destroy it — in half thetime.

� People who shout about indi-vidual rights often forget that theConstitution talks about the generalwelfare.


� Political season off to a con-troversial start as caucuses elect del-egates. This leaves a tough politicalrace between two area ranchers,Sam Love and David Smith, for theseat being vacated by Peggy Rector.A total of 149 Republicans turnedout for their caucus meetings in

Meeker.� One of Meeker’s more suc-

cessful entrepreneurs announcedplans last week for a tortilla factoryto be started in the area soon.

� Artie Parr, Bee Blanke, andDebbie Cook all hit sizeable jack-pots playing the slot machines inLas Vegas during spring break.

The Rangely Times — 50 years agoMarch 31, 1960

� White River Bowmen DonCollier and Kenneth Hayden, andDon Kendall and Russ Hamilton,were chosen to go to the state tourna-ment in Pueblo.

� Delbert Rasmussen was select-ed Company Soldier of the Monthlast month, a title which he has wonfor the third time.

� In the Rangely High Schoolsenior spotlight for the week: SarahHopkins, Joel Hogan and GlendaCary.

� Susan McBreen was the win-ner of the county spelling bee. She isthe daughter of Patrolman and Mrs.Don McBreen and an eighth-graderhere.

The Rangely Times — 30 years agoApril 3, 1980

� 474 votes were cast in theRangely Municipal Election. Peggy J.Rector was elected the Town’s firstwoman Mayor, winning handily overher nearest competition, WilliamParker.

� Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rooksannounce the engagement of theirdaughter Ann to Steve Peel, son ofMr. and Mrs. Grant Peel.

� Joey and Gay Lynn Dimasproudly announce the birth of theirson Benjamin Joey Dimas.

The Rangely Times — 20 years agoApril 5, 1990

� The nahcolite mining plant ofNaTec Minerals, Inc. is one step clos-er to reality.

� “Sweetheart the Goat” comingSaturday.

NEWS � 13ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

Lunch & Dinner Specials Everyday!Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm

Banquet facilities for Meetings & Parties!

• Fresh Chicken Tamales• Chicking Taquitos• Fajitas• Chiles Rellenos• Green Chili• Salad

• R & B• Bacon & Sausage• Soup of the Day• Omelet BarPop, Iced Tea, Lemonade,

Coffee, Milk, OJ

• Mexican Pastries• Waffles• Flan Custard• Jelly• Fresh Fruite• Jell-O

1214 Access Rd. • Rifle, CO• (970) 625-2185

Join us every Sunday @ 10amfor our delicious SUNDAY BRUNCH!

All-You-Can-Eat & Drink!

VISIT RIFLEVISIT RIFLE

CRABTREE’SRED CANYON AUTO BODY

& FRAME, INC.

Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Limited Lifetime WarrantyFree Estimates-No appointment needed

Preferred repair facility for most major insurance companiesMonday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

854 Access Rd. • Rifle, CO • 970-625-2533854 Access Rd. • Rifle, CO • 970-625-2533

CRABTREE’SRED CANYON AUTO BODY

& FRAME, INC.

MountainHighPaint970-625-2816 Locally Owned&Operated

April 17, 20109:00am-5:00pm

Day Specials & Many Supplies On-Site!

Hrs: Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm Sat 8am-12pm2118 Airport RoadRifle, CO, 81650

Home &&Garden Show

680 WAPITI COURT • RIFLE, COLO.(970) 625 8480

APRIL SPECIALSBEER OF THE MONTH

COORS EXTRA GOLD 30 PK... $13.99 (Save $5)

Open Sundays 10am-6pm � Mon.-Sat. 9am-10pmHUGE WINE BLOWOUT!! (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)

SPIRIT OF THE MONTHCROWN ROYAL 750 .... $19.49 (Save $3.50)

WINE OF THE MONTHCOVEY RUN RIESLING 750 .... $5.99 (Save $2)

CHOICE LIQUORSNext to Sonic on your

way to SuperWal-Mart

Over1,000 Wines!31 doors of beer!Great Selection& Service!

East Avenue

CARPETFURNITURE &

APPLIANCESCarpet and Vinyl Floor Covering

SALES & INSTALLATION

Bob Lay/Liz Becker

161 East 26th • Rifle, Colorado

970-625-1553

MUSIC Inc.Musical Instruments, Supplies and More

David and Christy Harrelson1248 1/2 Railroad Avenue

Rifle, Colorado 81650(970) 625-1118

email: [email protected]

[email protected]

E-mail your hunting, fishing or outdoor photos for a chance toappear in the spring edition of

the Colorado Hunting Guide.

Phot

o co

urte

sy o

f Bry

on G

ibbs

Not enough creamin your cup?

Fill it up with a COSCAN or CDANSTATEWIDE

Classified or Display Advertisement.

Ask us, or this newspaper, how toREACH more than

1.2 million readers in100 local papers

in Colorado.

Colorado Press Service303-571-5117

��

��

��

VERNAL THEATERNow Showing

Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m. & 8:55 p.m. • Sun.-Thurs. 7 p.m. OnlySneak Peak Tonight @ 9:00pm

CLASH OFTHE TITANSCINEMA 5

More info.: www.vernalcinemas.com435-789-6139

��

PG-13

Now ShowingHOW TO TRAIN

YOUR DRAGON • PGMon.-Sat . 4:15, 7 & 8:45 • Sat. 1:15 • Sun. 7 & 8:45

Now ShowingDIARY OFAWIMPY KID • PGMon.-Sat. 4, 7:30& 9 • Sat. 1pm • Sun. 7:30& 9

Starts FridayTHE LAST SONG • PG

Mon.-Sat. 4:15, 7:20&9:10 • Sat. 1:45pm •Sun. 7:20&9:10Now Showing

ALICE IN WONDERLAND • PGMon.-Sat . 4, 6:50& 8:45 • Sat. 1:30pm • Sun. 6:50& 8:45

Now ShowingTHE BOUNTY HUNTER • PG-13Mon.-Sat. 4:30, 7:10& 9 • Sat. 2pm • Sun. 7:10& 9

NEW! Evening Ticket PricesChildren (2-11) $5 • Adult (12-59) $7 • Senior (60+) $5

NEW! *Matinee PricesChildren (2-11) $3 • Adult (12-59) $5 • Senior (60+) $3

Length of Movie to Pick-up ChildrenClash 106min., Diary of a Wimpy Kid 91min., Dragon 98min.,

Last Song 110min., Alice in Wonderland 109min., Bounty 111min.CULVERTS

6”-36” DiameterIN STOCK NOWMEEKERSAND & GRAVEL878-3671

Steel Roofing Systems Also Available NOBODY COVERS RIO BLANCO COUNTY LIKE THE HERALD TIMES ... CALL 878-4017 OR 675-5033 TO SUBSCRIBE!

“Where did Rifle get it’s name?” is usual-ly the first question most often asked by vis-itors coming into Rifle. Although no one cantell for sure the true naming of the town,most stories lead to the conclusion thatRifle got it’s name from a cowboy that hadleft his rifle/gun leaning against a tree neara local creek. Since then the area as beenreferred to as “Rifle.” Along with the naming of Rifle, the area

is “rich” with western heritage and history.Many of Rifle's downtown businesses and

local residences currently reside in histori-cal buildings dating back to the early 1900s.Take a walk through our history with a“Historical Walking Tour.”Christo's Valley Curtain 1970 - 1972Artist Chriso Javacheff, and his wife

Jeanne-Claude, had chosen Rifle, Colo.,and the entrance of a canyon into theGrand Hogbacks as the site of one of theirelaborate locations for their unique artworkdisplays known as the Christo’s ValleyCurtain.

WHERE DID RIFLE GET IT’S NAME?


CPAXLP CAXCA

Activity for March 19-25Key:CSP-Colorado State PatrolRBSO-Rio Blanco County SheriffMPD-Meeker Police DepartmentMVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and RescueRAMB-Rangely AmbulanceRPD-Rangely Police Department

Friday, March 19RBSO-12:27 a.m.-Motorist assist at 27000 Hwy

13, MeekerRBSO-2:36 a.m.-Citizen assist on Hwy 64,

RangelyMPD-7:14 a.m.-Criminal mischief at 111 Third

St., MeekerRBSO/MVFR-8:52 a.m.-Assist CSP at 17900

Hwy 13, MeekerMPD-9:14 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 504 Main

St., MeekerMPD-12:53 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 723 Market

St., MeekerMPD-2:37 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 11th St.

and Garfield St., MeekerRBSO-3:21 p.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 39000

Hwy 139, RangelyRBSO-5:50 p.m.-Motorist assist at 17000 Hwy

13, MeekerRBSO-5:53 p.m.-Accident with property damage

at 21500 Hwy 13, MeekerRBSO-7:00 p.m.-Motorist assist at 24000 Hwy

13, MeekerRBSO-7:32 p.m.-Motorist assist at 62000 Hwy

64, MeekerMPD-7:51 p.m.-Narcotics at Ninth St. and Main

St., MeekerRBSO-9:31 p.m.-Animal call near MeekerMPD-10:33 p.m.-DUI at 900 Market St., MeekerTraffic Stops: 33 total. RBSO: 9; MPD: 24.

Saturday, March 20RBSO-7:51 a.m.-Accident with property damage

at 5200 County Rd. 5, MeekerRBSO-8:48 a.m.-Warrant arrest at 555 Main St.,

MeekerRBSO-9:40 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 17497

Hwy 64, RangelyMPD-4:37 p.m.-Disturbance at 730 11th St.,

MeekerMPD-7:58 p.m.-Harassment at 626 10th St.,

MeekerRBSO-8:10 p.m.-Motorist assist at 40000 Hwy

64, RangelyMPD-10:55 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 711 10th

St., MeekerTraffic stops: 29 total. RBSO: 18; MPD: 11.

Sunday, March 21MPD-4:23 p.m.-Alarm at 550 School St., MeekerRBSO-6:53 p.m.-Accident with property damage

at 68700 Hwy 139, RangelyMPD-7:27 p.m.-Assist RBSO at 35000 Hwy 13,

MeekerRBSO-7:28 p.m.-Traffic arrest at 35000 Hwy 13,

MeekerTraffic stops: 15 total. RBSO: 13; MPD: 2.

Monday, March 22RBSO-7:03 a.m.-Assist other agencies at

County Rd. 76 and County Rd. 3, MeekerRBSO-7:18 a.m.-Animal call at 27000 County

Rd. 5, MeekerRBSO-9:02 a.m.-Motorist assist at 14500 Hwy

64, RangelyMPD-9:08 a.m.-Animal call at Hwy 13 and

County Rd. 15, MeekerMPD-9:33 a.m.-Animal call at 12th St. and

Market St., MeekerMPD-9:35 a.m.-Animal call at 13th St. and

Market St., MeekerRBSO-10:13 a.m.-Theft at 99 County Rd. 21,

RangelyRBSO-1:57 p.m.-Motorist assist at 32000 Hwy

13, MeekerRBSO-2:08 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 8432

County Rd. 15, MeekerMPD-2:55 p.m.-Animal call at 1449 Mountain

View Rd., MeekerRBSO-3:03 p.m.-Fraud at 555 Main St., MeekerTraffic stops: 15 total. RBSO: 12; MPD: 3.

Tuesday, March 23RBSO-1:24 a.m.-Motorist assist at 48000 Hwy

139, RangelyRBSO-7:16 a.m.-Accident with property damage

at 3500 County Rd. 3, MeekerRBSO-7:37 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 10000

County Rd. 23, RangelyMPD-10:03 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 435

Fifth St., MeekerRBSO-10:09 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 56000

Hwy 13, MeekerRBSO-10:23 a.m.-Traffic arrest at Hwy 13 and

Hwy 64, MeekerMPD-10:36 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 946

Main St., MeekerRBSO-4:09 p.m.-Theft near County Rd. 65,

RangelyMPD-4:11 p.m.-VIN inspection at 443 Fifth St.,

MeekerRBSO-4:14 p.m.-VIN inspection at 2750 County

Rd. 102, RangelyRBSO-5:28 p.m.-Warrant arrest at 555 Main St.,

MeekerRBSO-6:35 p.m.-Motorist assist at 49000 Hwy

139, RangelyMPD-7:14 p.m.-Civil situation at 770 1/2 Sixth

St., MeekerRBSO-8:31 p.m.-Motorist assist at 31000 Hwy

139, RangelyTraffic stops: 3 total. RBSO: 3.

Wednesday, March 24RBSO-8:22 a.m.-Hit and run accident at 15000

County Rd. 5, MeekerMPD-2:35 p.m.-VIN inspection at 656 Water St.,

MeekerRBSO-3:47 p.m.-Traffic hazard at 35000 Hwy

13, MeekerRBSO/MVFR-3:56 p.m.-Ambulance call at

27991 County Rd. 5, MeekerMPD-9:11 p.m.-Disturbance at Ninth St. and

Water St., MeekerRBSO-11:14 p.m.-Accident with property dam-

age at Hwy 64 and County Rd. 65, Rangely

Traffic stops: 6 total. RBSO: 6.

Thursday, March 25RBSO/RAMB-9:10 a.m.-Ambulance call at 5000

Hwy 64, RangelyMPD-9:37 a.m.-Animal call at 1024 Julie Circle,

MeekerRBSO-12:29 p.m.-VIN inspection at 21000

County Rd. 5, MeekerMPD-2:20 p.m.-Suspicious incident at 1143 Main

St., MeekerRBSO-2:30 p.m.-Narcotics at 25000 Hwy 64,

RangelyRBSO-3:45 p.m.-Civil situation at 4039 County

Rd. 4, MeekerRBSO-4:05 p.m.-Narcotics at 33000 Hwy 13,

MeekerMPD-4:54 p.m.-Property case at 43900 Hwy 13,

MeekerRBSO-7:47 p.m.-Assist CSP at 69700 Hwy 139,

RangelyRBSO-8:23 p.m.-Animal call at 44000 Hwy 13,

MeekerTraffic stops: 6 total. RBSO: 5; MPD: 1.

NOTE: RPD did not submit blotter informationfor this week.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY ON PATROL

� � � � �I met Jerry and Denise Martin the

week of the memorial service for theirgrandson Stone, 9, who died Jan. 20,the day after being involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 13.

Stone’s older sister Alahna isrecovering from injuries she sustainedin the accident.

“It puts things in perspective,”Jerry said.

Jerry and Denise, who now live inTennessee, lived in Meeker from 1991to 1998, when Jerry was the ministerat the Church of Christ. Jerry alsoserved four years on the MeekerSchool Board.

“We loved Meeker,” Denise said.The Martins’ son Paul followed in

his father’s footsteps and is now theminister at the same church.

“It’s so hard, as a mother, to seeyour child hurting,” Denise said. “Iwish times were still simple and Icould kiss and make it better. But thisis real life.”

Jeff Burkhead is editor of theHerald Times. You may e-mail him [email protected].

Burkhead:� Continued from Page 5A

Special to the Herald Times

RBC I Trudy Kareus, executivedirector for USDA’s Farm ServiceAgency in Colorado announcedTuesday that FSA has teamed up withthe U.S. Census Bureau to encourageall farmers and ranchers to completethe 2010 census.

“I believe rural America is theheart and the soul and the guts ofAmerica. And I believe that we haveto start paying real attention to ourfarm families and to those who live inrural America if we want to preservethat value system,” said Kareus. “So,it’s important for us to figure out newstrategies and different strategies andexpanded strategies for bringing pros-perity back to the farm, prosperityback to the ranch, and prosperity backto rural communities.”

These strategies begin with thecompletion of the census forms, whichwere mailed in March to all residentsin the United States and Puerto Rico.They are comprised of 10 questionsand take only 10 minutes to completeand mail back in the postage-paidenvelope. The questions includenames of residents, ages, sex, date ofbirth, race, relationship to the head ofthe household, whether the residentrents or owns and a telephone numbershould the Census Bureau have anyquestions.

Having everyone counted is criti-cal to the security of rural communi-ties and will ensure that the more than$400 billion in federal funding will beallocated to these communities annu-ally to support schools, broadband ini-tiatives, hospitals, emergency servicesand public works projects.

� � � � �Meeker Administrative Assistant

Becky Niemi, who is working with thecensus locally, also encouraged resi-dents to respond to the questionnaire,because of the importance to localcommunities.

“Federal funds are allocated tocommunities based on the censuscount,” Niemi said.

Farm ServiceAgency teamswith censusRANGELYREADY MIXCONCRETE675-8300Fresh • LocalCompetitive

YYour locally-owned prour locally-owned propane dealership.opane dealership.

Service is our specialty.878-9876 • 668 Market Street • Meeker

NEED PROPANETHIS SSPRING?

MeekerChristianChurch443 School St. • 878-5105

ADULTS & CHILDRENSunday School 10am Sun.Church Service 11am Sun.Bible Study 7pm Wed.

OFFICE HOURSMon. - Fri. 9am-12pmManicures � Pedicures

Facials � WaxingTanning

335 Sixth St., Ste. 4Meeker, CO

970.878.0505

��

��

WEST THEATRE29 E. Victory Way • Craig • 824-2000

CCCCiiiinnnneeeemmmmaaaa 1111 :::: Now ShowingHOW TO TRAIN

YOUR DRAGON • PGMon.-Thurs. 7pm • Fri.-Sat. 7 & 9:20 • Sun. 4pm

CCCCiiiinnnneeeemmmmaaaa 2222:::: Starts FridayCLASH OF THE TITANS • PG

Premier Thursday @ 8:01pmMon.-Thurs. 7pm • Fri.-Sat. 7pm & 9:05 • Sun. 4pm & 7pm

RANGELY

ANIMAL SHE

LTER

RASCALUP FORADOPTION!

Rascal is a medium-sizedShepherd mix. He is about a

year old, white with tan ears andspots. He is energetic, loving

and a very sweet dog. He needssome training, but is very smart.He is neutered with his rabies

shot. Rascal would make a won-derful pet.

If you are interested in Rascal, pleasecall the Rangely Animal Shelter

Call 675-2803or 675-8320

NOBODY COVERS RIOBLANCO COUNTY LIKETHE HERALD TIMES

RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER

INVITATION TO BIDWater Storage Tanks Painting Services

Sealed bids will be received at the Town of Meeker, Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker Colorado 81641, until 4:00 p.m., (MDT) Thursday, April 15, 2010, at which time bids will be publicly read for the Water Storage Tanks Painting Services. The bid will be awarded at the April 20, 2010 Board meeting Bid documents may be inspected and are available at the Town of Meeker, 345 Market Street, Meeker CO 8141 (970-878-4960), for a non-refundable production cost of $20.00. Bid documents will also be available on the Town's web site http://www.townofmeeker.org/at no charge, or can be emailed upon request of the contractor.This solicitation for bids may be canceled by the Town of Meeker, and any bid or pro-posal may be rejected in whole or in part for good cause when in the best interests of the Town of Meeker. The Town of Meeker reserves the right to reject any or all propo-sals or accept what is, in its judgment, the best bid. If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with purchasing requirement of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures, and whose bid is deemed by the Town of Meeker to be in the best interests of the project.A mandatory pre-bid visit to the site is required and can be scheduled by calling Pub-lic Works Superintendent at 970-942-7555. In order to receive an award for the repainting of water storage tanks, the Contractor must have successfully met the requirements as described within the specifications. A Contractor must possess adequate tenacity, perseverance, experience, integrity, re-liability, capacity, facilities, equipment, and credit. The determination of whether a contractor possesses these criteria is at the sole discretion of the Town of Meeker. Satisfactory completion of a similar project for steel water tank inspections, repairs and finishes for a municipality during the past five years is required. Experience with such a project in Colorado is preferred. Other considerations are as follows: 1. Demonstrated record of successful and timely completion of work awarded during the last five years.2. Experience shall include repairs to steel water tanks and new finishes applied. 3. Demonstrated ability to bond projects of this extent and nature and meet the limits of insurance required in the specifications.4. Must have met the mandatory pre-bid meeting on site requirement as mentioned above.Published: April 1, 2010 in the Rio Blanco Herald Times and on the Town of Meeker Web Site.

INVITATION TO BIDYou are hereby invited to bid for the construction of the Paving Project: Sanderson Hills Subdivision for the Town of Meeker. This construction project includes the roto-mill and overlay of approximately 5,000 linear feet of roadway as well as installation of a concrete drain gutter. The project site is located within the Sanderson Hills Subdi-vision on the north side of the Town of Meeker. The Project Owner is the Town of Meeker. The Project Engineer is Chris Hale, P.E. of Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. in Glenwood Springs.A complete set of plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the offices of Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. (970-945-5544) or at the Meeker Town Hall (970-878-5344) for a deposit of $25 beginning April 5, 2010. The deposit will be re-funded if the set is returned in good condition. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010, at 11:00 a.m.Send or deliver the Bid Proposals to Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010. The bid will be awarded at the Board meet-ing on April 20, 2010. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a check in the amount of 10% of the bid made payable to The Town of Meeker as bid security, along with 3 references for similar work. Contractor must be CDOT approved. The Bid Propo-sals and Bid Security should be placed in an envelope, securely sealed and labeled "Bid for Paving Project". Plans, specifications and contract documents should be re-turned with the bid. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informalities; and the right to disregard all non-conform-ing or conditional bids or counter proposals. Each proposal shall be reviewed and con-sidered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual, including but not limited to the Contract-Award-Preference section, which is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this "Invitation to Bid."Contact Russ Overton with the Town of Meeker 970-942-7555 for additional information or with any questions regarding this project.Published: April 1, 2010 in Rio Blanco Herald Times and on the Town of Meeker Web Site.

Public Lands Proposed ActionsThe Bureau of Land Management is currently analyzing the potential environmental im-pacts of the proposed actions listed below. If approved, these actions will take place on public lands within Rio Blanco (RBC), Moffat (MC), and Garfield (GC) Counties. For a complete list of current and completed actions, please view our webpage at http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/wrfo.html or contact the White River Field Office at 970-878-3800 for additional information.Document Name; Project Name; Legal Description; Applicant. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0009-EA; Five Notice of Stakings (NOSs); T2S R96W Sec 6, 18; T2S R97W Sec 10; ExxonMobil Production. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0023-EA; ETC Canyon pipeline repair; T1S R101W Sec 19, 33; ETC Canyon. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0025-EA; East Pinto Gulch Well; T1N R98W Sec13; BLM / WRFO, Burke Brothers. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0034-EA; FRU 197-21A1-21A10 (10 APDs/wells); T1S R97W Sec 21; ExxonMobil Corporation. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0045-EA; Four NOS's PCU 296-18B1,196-30A1, 196-19A1, 297-2C1; T2S R96W Sec18; T1S R96W Sec 30; T1S R96W Sec19; T2S R97W Sec 2; ExxonMobil Corporation. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0050-EA; Cottonwood Draw Grazing Permit Renewal; T6N R103W Sec 30, 31, 32; Jon Snow. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0055-EA; Grazing Permit Renewal Cathedral Bluffs Allotment; T1N R101W Sec 29,32-35; T1S R101W Sec 2-5,8-11,14-17,21-28,34-36; T1S R100W Sec 30,31; T2S R101W Sec 1-3,10-15,22-26; T2S R100W Sec 6-8,17-20,29-33; T3S R100W Sec 3-5,9,10,15,16,21-23,25-29,32-36; T3S R99W Sec 30; T4S R101W Sec 24,25,35,36; T4S R100W Sec 1-9,16-20,29,30; T5S R101W Sec 1,2,11-14,23; W.R. Withers, Jr., Powell 4-A Ranch. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0059-EA; Missouri Creek Road Improvement; T3S R103W Sec 19, 20, 28, 29, 33; T4S R103W Sec 4, 9, 15 ,16; BLM / WRFO. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0064-EA; Short Term Ac-cess Road Shale Tech; T1S R99W Sec 10, 11, 15, 16, 20; T1S R100W Sec 24; Shale Tech International. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0066-EA 2010; Genesis' Fletcher Gulch 8 well project; T2N R100W Sec 33, 34, 35; T1N R100W Sec 2, 3, 4, 10; Genesis Gas and Oil. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0080-EA; Water Fork Pipeline Project; T2S R97W Sec 29, 32; Bargath, Inc. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0082-EA; Ryan Gulch Plant Expansion; T2S R97W Sec 7; T2S R98W Sec 1, 12; Bargath, Inc.. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0088-EA; West Douglas Wild Horse Gather; T1N R101W Sec 31; T1N R102W Sec 34 - 36; T1S R101W, Sec 6, 7, 18 - 20, 28, 29, 33;T1S R102W Sec 1 - 4, 8 - 36; T1S R103W Sec 9 - 36; T2S R101W Sec 4 - 9, 16 - 21, 28 - 33; T2S R102W Sec: All; T2S R103W Sec 1 - 18, 21 - 27, 33 - 36; T3S R101W Sec 5 - 7, 18, 19; T3S R102W Sec: All; T3S R103W Sec 1 - 5, 9 - 15, 24, 25, 35, 36; T4S R102W Sec 2 - 10, 16, 17; T4S R103W Sec 1, 2, 11 - 13; BLM / WRFO. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0089-EA; Piceance-East Douglas Wild Horse Gath-er; T1N R97W Sec 2-24; T1N R98W Sec 1-36; T1N R99W Sec 1-20, 30, 31; T1N R101W Sec 1-36; T2N R97W Sec 18-20, 28-34; T2N R98W Sec 2-36; T1S R98W Sec 1-36; T1S R100W Sec 19, 29-32; T1S R101W Sec 1-4, 9-15, 22-26, 36; T2S R98W Sec 1-36; T2S R99W Sec 1-36; T2S R100W Sec 1-36; BLM / WRFO. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0091-EA; Timber/Hyberger HPP Brush Chop 2010; T2S R94W Sec 18; Colorado Division of Wil-dlife. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0103-EA; Slash EV Pasture Fence; T2S R97W Sec 22; Slash EV Ranch. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0115-EA; ExxonMobil PCU 296-18A1-A10, 10 wells; T2S R96W Sec 18; ExxonMobil Corporation. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0116-EA; Re-placement Produced Water Line CS#30 to CS#39; T2N R102W Sec 34, 35, 36; Chevron USA, Inc. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0124-EA; Produced Water Staging Area (F01 & F11); T1S R99W Sec 11; Mesa Energy Partners, LLC. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0125-EA; 10" North Loop Water Injection Replacement; T2N R102W Sec 17, 18; T2N R103W Sec 13; Chevron USA, Inc. DOI-BLM-CO-110-2010-0126-EA; NWP Piceance Lateral Pigging Pro-ject; T2S R96W Sec 5; T1S R97W Sec 1; T1N R97W Sec 1, 22; T2N R98W Sec 13; T2N R98W Sec 13; T3N R99W Sec 35; T2N R99W Sec 4; T1N R101W Sec 18, T2N R103W Sec 22; Northwest Pipeline.Published: April 1, 2010 in Rio Blanco Herald Times

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

Notification of meeting for the Rangely Town Council, Board of Trustees

The Town of Rangely Town Council meet-ings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room at 209 E Main, Rangely, CO 81648. Agendas are posted in the lob-by at Town Hall and at the Rangely Dis-trict Library. The meetings are televised live on channel 3 through Bresnan Cable TV. All meetings are open to the public.

PUBLIC NOTICENotification that

Rangely District Hospitalcontinues the record destruction

process initiated in 1994Certain portions of the medical

records of patients not seen in ourfacility for a minimum of 10 yearswill be destroyed. If you wishrecords to be retained, please

contact the Medical Records dept.at (970)675-4233. Records ofminors will not be destroyeduntil the patient reaches legal

age plus 10 years.Publish: Mar. 25, Apr. 1 and 8, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

INVITATION FOR BIDSCLOSING BID DATE- April 07, 2010

TOWN OF MEEKER345 Market Street

MEEKER, CO 81641Sealed BIDS to furnish and install ap-proximately 20,000 pounds of hot-pour, Deery American Super stretch 974, in the Town of Meeker. Please bid as follows: Clean cracks, furnish and install crack sealant all performed by bidder. The clos-ing bid date is Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board of Trustees will award the bid on Mon-day, April 12, 2009 at Town Hall (base-ment) 345 Main Street, Meeker. The suc-cessful bidder must maintain workers compensation, general liability insurance in the amount of no less than $1,000,000.00 during the project. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all infor-malities, and the right to disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. Contract award and preference will be based upon The Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Pro-cedures manual, entitled "Contracts-Award-Preference". More Information is Availableby Russell Overton 970)878-5530 or 878-5344.Bids shall be mailed or delivered to Town of Meeker, 345 Market St., Meeker, Co 81641 or faxed to (970)878-4513. Mailed

LEGAL NOTICES

Meeker School District RE-1Education Center - 555 Garfield

April 6, 2010 • 7:00 p.m.Regular Board Meeting

AgendaPledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Public InputProfessional Development - April 19Teacher Report - Mr. GoettelCoaching RecommendationsPrincipal ReportsThe "Board" handoutExecutive SessionNext Meeting - April 20, 2010Reflection on use of time at this meeting AdjournmentPublished: April 1, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICTApril 7, 2010 • 7:00 PM

REGULAR BOARD MEETINGThe Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation District will be held at 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado1. Call to order2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda3. Approval of minutes4. Public Comments5. New BusinessA. Health Insurance6. Old BusinessA. Biosolids SiteB. Energy Audit C. School District Sewer Main D. Outside Clarifier Replacement ProjectE. Non Potable WaterF. Sludge Truck TankG. Rate StudyH. Plant PropertyI. Vault WastewaterJ. ScannerK. Plant Manager's Report7. Attorney8. BoardA. Delinquent AccountsB. Approve Current BillsC. Board Member9. RecessThis agenda is subject to change without further notice. Agenda is posted at the of-fice of the Meeker Sanitation District, 265 8th Street.Published: April 1, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGNotice is hereby given that on Monday, April 19, 2010 the Board of Commission-ers of Rio Blanco County will hold a pub-lic hearing beginning at 11:15 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Western Annex, Ran-gely, Colorado to consider the following:Rezoning 10-4 - Strain Properties LLC - the applicant is proposing to rezone an approximate 15-acre parcel from Ag to Rural Residential for development of a single family home in T2N, R102W, Sec. 34, 6th P.M., off of CR 102.Copies of the documents may be ob-tained from the Development Department at 317 E. Market Street in Meeker, Color-ado, or you may call (970)878-9580 for more information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.Published: April 1, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICERANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEESMonday, April 5, 2010

Weiss Conference Room7:00 p.m.1.0 Call Meeting to Order2.0 Consideration of Previous Minutes2.1 Approval of the Monday, March 1, 2010 Board Meeting3.0 Action/Discussion Items3.1 President's Report 3.2 Discussion on committing addition-al $0.5 million towards the CNCC Range-ly Wellness Center3.3 RJCD Board of Trustees by-laws dis-cussion with suggested changes placed on the agenda for the April meeting3.4 Payment of RJCD bills (Linda Gordon)4.0 Other5.0 AdjournmentPublished: April 1, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

LEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICESLEGAL NOTICES

bids shall be sealed and "Meeker 2010 Hot Pour Crack Filling Project Bid" shall be written upon the front of the envelope. Specifications are available at Town Hall, 345 Market St., Meeker, CO 81641 or re-quested by telephone at (970)878-5344.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESOF THE TOWN OF MEEKERSharon Day, Town Administrator

Publish: Mar. 25 & Apr. 1, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

CLASSIFIEDS � 15ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

CPAXLP CAXCA

Columbine Park ManagerRodeo Team Coach

Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely Campus is acceptingapplications for a Columbine Park Manager Rodeo Team Coach.

Salary rate is $35,000 - $40,000 commensurate with education and experience.Excellent benefits package included.

For more information, application requirements and complete job description goto www.cncc.edu (click on“employment”). Review of applications will begin

immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Horsemanship & HorseManagement Program DirectorColorado Northwestern Community College Rangely Campus is accepting appli-cations for a Horsemanship & Horse Management Program Director/Instructor.Salary rate is $38,000 - $42,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Excellent benefits package included.For more information, application requirements and complete job description go

to www.cncc.edu (click on“employment”). Review of applications will beginimmediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply online at jobs.bhpbilliton.com

The future is excellence.The future is yours.We are committed to the highest level of governance and strive to foster a culture that values and rewards exemplary ethical standards, personal and corporate integrity and respect for others.

Maintenance

Surface Maintenance Planner (Ref no: 635775)Manage and be accountable for all aspects of planning for mining equipment, and en-suring that operations are conducted safely and in an environmentally responsible man-ner. Includes planning and scheduling, and updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), equipment and parts availability confirmation. Track and administer maintenance service, war-ranty and other performance documents.

Requires: A minimum of five years experi-ence maintaining heavy-duty mining equip-ment; high school diploma or GED with additional technical training; New Mexico Surface Foreman certification; minimum of 4 years of maintenance supervisory experi-ence required. Budgeting experience and computer experience with spreadsheets and CMMS–SAP strongly desired.Demonstrated history of “meets or exceeds expectations” level of prior job performance.

Engineering

Senior Mine Engineer (Ref no: 622261)Responsible for a range of mine planning projects including contribution to the BHP Billiton’s long-range strategic mine plan-ning process. Coordinate and plan capital projects based on sound engineering, fi-nancial, and safety principles. As required, also undertake engineering related project studies, investigations, and capital justifi-cations. Actively interact with operations, safety, and environmental personnel to facilitate operational efficiencies and safety while meeting corporate, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

Requires: A minimum of a BS degree in Mining Engineering or associated engineer-ing, with experience in direct support of mine operations, engineering, environmen-tal, and planning; a minimum of 5 years mining experience, surface coal preferred. Experience with short- and long-term mine planning projects is necessary. Strong computer skills with planning and schedul-ing software, Microsoft Suite, and Vulcan. Strong organizational and interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills, and ability to work in a team. PE certification or equivalent is a plus.

Applications close 9th April 2010. To apply, enter the position reference number at our website.

emplary ethical standarxds earwere committed to the arW

eThe futureThe futur

ds, personal and corporcal standarnance and strivervel of gove highest le

ours.is ycellence.xis e

espect for others.ate integrity and rrpore the to foster a culturand striv

or others.alues and at v

onmentally enviran in and ations arsuring that oper

of planning for mining equipment, and enManage and be accountable for all aspects

ef no: 6(RPlanner Surface Maintenance

Maintenance

manesponsible rally e conducted safelyar

-equipment, and enntable for all aspects

5)7753: 6tenance

dinate and plan capitalocess. Coorning prategic mine planange strs long-rBilliton’

otnoitubirtnocgnidulcnistcejorpenimfoegnararofelbisnopseR

1)6222ef no: 6(REngineerSenior Mine

Engineering

an capital-ne planPHBehto

gninnalp

er

aadditional technical trment; high school diploma or GED withence maintaining heavy-duty mining equip

A minimum of fives: equirR

manty and other perforrand administer maintenance service, w

cytilibaliavastrapdnaManagement System (CMMS), equipmentupdates in the Computerized Maintenance

gninnalpsedulcnI.rr.enonmentally enviran in and

xicow Meaining; Neoma or GED with

-vy-duty mining equip-xperiears ee yof fiv

mance documents.-arnance service, w

kcarT.noitamrfinoCMMS), equipmentterized Maintenance

dna,gniludehcsdna-manesponsible rally

A minimum of a BS degres: equirR

ements.equironmental renvirtaluger,etaroprocgniteemelihw

ficiencies and safetyational effacilitate operonmental personnel to, and envirsafetyy, and envir

pohtiwtcaretniylevitcA.snoitacestigations, and capital justifistudies, inv

elated pre engineering ralso undertaknancial, and safety principles. As r

ojects based on sound engineering, fiprdinate and plan capitalocess. Coorning pr

ee inegr

dna,yy,rots and safetynnel to

,snoitarep-tal justifi

ojectted pred,equirs r-ering, fi

an capital

el of prior job perforxpectations” leveated history of “meets or eDemonstr

ongly desirAP strSand CMMS––Sxperience with sprcomputer e

itegduB.deriuqerecneears of maintenance supervisory e4 y

fiitrecnameroFecafruSaadditional technical tr

mance.prior job perforceedsxof “meets or e

ed.gly desireadsheetswith spr

dnaecneirepxegn-xperie supervisory efomuminim;noitacfi

xicow Meaining; Ne

aetanikrowotytilibadnaslliksesentation and written communicationpr

pretnidnalanoitazinagrognortSna,etiuStfosorciM,erawtfosgni

computer skills with planning and schedultS.yy.rassecensistcejorpgninnalp

Experience with short- and long-terlaocecafrus,ecneirepxegninim

tal, and planning; a minimum of 5 yations, engineering, envirmine oper

pustceridniecneirepxehtiw,gniMining Engineering or associated engineer

q

EPmaunication

,lanosrep.nacluVdn-nd schedul

gnortm mine-ter

.derreferpears5 y

-onmennvirfotropp

-d engineerg

t jopply online aA

ence number at our weferrApplications close 9th April 2

omon.c.bhpbillitobs

ebsite.t our w, enter the positiono applyy, enter the position. TTo apply010th April 2

lpasitnelaviuqeronoitacfiitrecaetanikrowotytilibadna,slliks

r the position

.suEP.ma

HELP WANTED:GENERAL

RANGELY DISTRICT Hospital has anopening in housekeeping. Full time posi-tion Monday through Friday with some oncall shifts. If you are interested, pleasecontact Kristin Beery at: [email protected] (970)675-4225. EOE.

VACANCY NOTICEMeeker School District Re-1High School Art Teacher, Grades 9-12Contact: Art VacancyAdministration OfficeP.O. Box 1089555 GarfieldMeeker, Colorado 81641Phone: 970-878-9040

The Meeker School District Re-1 is anEqual Opportunity Employer

The Rangely Rural Fire Protection Districtis accepting letters of interest from indi-viduals and/or firms willing to provideaccounting/bookkeeping and general of-fice duties for the Fire District in Range-ly. Work would include compiling annualand month-end financial statements, aswell as bookkeeping services, includingjournal entries for the three funds that theDistrict maintains. Additional servicesinclude board meetings, minutes, budgetdevelopment, payroll, etc. More informa-tion and a complete listing of requiredservices can be requested by contactingRick Brady, Chairman, for the Fire Dis-trict at 970-629-9398. Please send yourinformation to the Rangely Rural Fire Pro-tection District, P.O. Box 220 Rangely,CO 81648 by April 8, 2010.

Executive Director forMeeker Chamber of Commerce

The Meeker Chamber of Commerce isseeking a dynamic, relationship-building,innovative individual to serve as Execu-tive Director. Responsibilities include:collaborating with various communitygroups, fiscal oversight, and representingthe Meeker Chamber area at events,building tourism and visitor traffic, andassisting with membership growth, reten-tion. The 30 to 40 hours/week position re-ports directly to a Board of Directors. Sal-ary commensurate with experience.Qualifications:• Strong leadership & management/per-sonnel skills• Staff Management Experience is pre-ferred• Team building• Public relations and communicationsskills• Experience in budgeting and financialmanagement• Fundraising Experience• Strategic and operational planning• Influence and networking skills• Ability to meet deadlines and work un-der pressure• Highly adaptive• Must be willing to work some eveninghours and occasional weekends.• Understanding of the regional economyand connectivity to the business com-munity• Prior Chamber, tourism industry, or non-profit association leadership is helpful• Minimum of bachelor's degree is pre-ferredApplications are available at the MeekerChamber located at 710 Market Street inMeeker. All applications need to be re-ceived by April 16, 2010.

Please mail applications to:Attn: Executive Director Position

PO Box 869Meeker, CO 81641

HELP WANTED:FULL TIME

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners!You can now renew your Colorado OHVregistrations on line at:www.parks.state.co.us

��The Rio Blanco Herald Times acceptsall major credit cards. You can fax yourclassified ad or subscription to(970)878-4016 or e-mail to:

[email protected]

RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7thand Park, Meeker.

Driver License Office hours: Meekeropen 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of themonth, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rangelyopen 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Craig open full-timeMonday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4p.m.

SAFEHOUSEIf you are being abused physically ormentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for

confidential shelter and help.878-3131

Rangely Victim ServicesAn open door for the protection andcare of abused and battered persons.Non-emergency call 629-5729. Emer-gencies call 911. Providing assistancefor victims of violent crimes.

AA & Al-Anon Meetings - RangelyAlcoholics Anonymous - Open meetingsTues & 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.

MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meet-ing, open to anyone with a child 0-5years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely,first Thursday of every month, 9 a.m. to11 a.m. Info. (970)778-5278.

MEEKER CAT Coalition accepting cat foodor monetary donations for spay/neuterand health care. Donations may be left atthe Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560or 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 storyhour, books on tape, DVDs, magazinesand Wi-Fi available.

RANGELY ROCKCRAWLING & 4 WheelDrive group in Rangely meets the 3rdTuesday of each month at the Rio BlancoWater Users Building on Hwy. 64 at 7p.m.

Veterans Service OfficesRio Blanco County: Veterans Service Of-ficer - 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 - Nor-man Hall, Sr., Tuesday and Thursday, 1p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office,629-9767 home.

Alcoholics AnonymousMonday 8 p.m., Friday 7:00 p.m.St. James Church, Richards Hall

4th & Park Ave., Meeker878-4158 • 878-4888878-5919 • 878-5636

��MEEKER LIONS CLUB BINGO

1st & 3rd WednesdaysDinner 6 p.m. • BINGO 6:30 p.m.RBC Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall

Progressive BingoConcessions & Dinner Available

Meeker Streaker available for transportationto Bingo, call 942-7125

MEEKER SPORTSMAN'S Club regularmonthly meeting is tonight, April 1, 7p.m. at Kilowatt Korner.

VFW POST 5843 and Ladies Auxiliarymonthly meetings are now held at Kilo-watt Korner in Meeker: VFW Post 5843 -6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday. Ladies Auxiliary -5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday.

RADINO & CHUCKWAGONPlease call before 9:00 a.m.

day of meal878-5627 or 675-8112

Senior Citizen Nutrition ProgramMeals served at noon.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays meals 5:30 p.m.Suggested Donation Over 60- $2.50.Under 60 - Guest Fee $7. Children un-der 12 - Guest Fee $3.50. Menu sub-ject to change.FRIDAY, APR. 2: Easter dinner - bakedham, potato salad, asparagus, Jelloeggs, peaches.MONDAY, APR. 5: Beef stew, carrot/raisin salad, tropical fruit, angel bis-cuit. CAL:670; PRO:32; FAT:17; CAR:99;CHO:67; SOD:976.TUESDAY, APR. 6: 5:30 p.m. meal.Swiss steak, au gratin potatoes, car-rots, applesauce w/raisins. CAL:716;PRO:31; FAT:30; CAR:83; CHO:76; SOD:932.WEDNESDAY, APR. 7: Turkey tetrazzi-ni, Harvard beets, citrus surprise, ge-latin mold, roll. CAL:795; PRO:41; FAT:19;CAR:115; CHO:65; SOD:956.FRIDAY, APR. 9: Potato soup, ham &cheese sandwich, fruit salad. CAL:758;PRO:43; FAT:34; CAR:74; CHO:108;SOD:1279.KEY: CAL=# of calories; PRO=grams of protein;FAT=grams of fat; CAR=grams of carbohy-drates; CHO=milligrams of cholesterol; SOD=milligrams of sodium.

MEEKER COMMUNITY Stations of theCross, Good Friday, April 2, noon on theRio Blanco County Courthouse groundsand Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April4, starts at 6:45 a.m., sunrise 7 a.m. atMeeker High School football stadium.Presented by Meeker Ministerial Al-liance.

ANYONE WHO is interested, is invitedto a Tea Party meeting at MountainValley Bank Banquet Room, 400 MainSt., Meeker, Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m.We are hoping to get a Tea Party groupstarted in Meeker. Everyone is invited.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

��ATTENTION ELIGIBLE VOTERS!

If you want to vote by MAIL in the up-coming May 4th ERBM election youneed to complete a mail-in ballot ap-plication in person with Shay Bain thedesignated election official (DEO) forthe ERBM Rec District, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Friday, no later thanFriday, April 30, 2010. If you want themail-in ballot mailed to you, you needto file your mail-in ballot applicationno later than Tuesday, April 27, 2010.Special Districts have their own elec-tion rules and ballots. We are NOT in-cluded in the permanent county mail-inballots. You need to file a mail-in bal-lot application with each Special Dis-trict to receive that District's ballot bymail. If you want to vote IN PERSON onelection day May 4th, our polling placeis: Fairfield Center, 200 Main Street,Meeker, Colorado from 7 a.m. to 7p.m. CANDIDATES ARE: Dale Halle-bach, Kristine Arcolesse, Zach Clatter-baugh, Carly Schayer Thomson, Tho-mas Kennedy and Jeannette Shepherd.Positions that are up are: Dale Halle-bach, Joe Nieslanik, Beth Willey.ERBM Rec DistrictShay Bain, DEO(970)878-3403

Meeker Lions Club Annual Easter EggHunt, Saturday, Apr. 3, 10 a.m., BaroneMiddle School for ages 1 to 10.

RANGELY ELKS Lodge #1907 will be host-ing its Annual Elks Easter Egg Hunt atElks Park, Sat., April 3 at 10 a.m. Eggcoloring is today and tomorrow, April 1 &2, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rangely ElksLodge.

3 Rivers Back Country Horseman Clubmeeting, Friday, April 2, 7 p.m., RifleFairgrounds. New members welcome.Info. call, Jeannette or Chad 878-4067.

PISTOL RIVER LEATHERThe only difference between death andtaxes is that death doesn't get worse

every time Congress meets ~ Will Rogers785 Park Avenue • 878-4346www.pistolriverleather.com

AUCTIONS

ESTATE ANTIQUE AUCTION, Saturday,April 3, 10 a.m., 2705 County Rd. 15,Craig, Colo. (3 miles south of mile mark-er 78 on Highway 40). 2 pickups, 17guns, ammo, hand and power tools, ap-prox. 40+ pieces antique furniture, NativeAmerican items - rocks, arrowheads,etc., 2 spinning wheels, 100 knives, 30old cameras, 3¢ stamp machine, glass-ware, lots of old cowboy books, 5 sad-dles, tack, sleigh bells and more. Lots ofneat stuff. Estate of Kendall & Judy Mc-Dowell. For more info., call Steve Clay-poole, CP Auction Service (970)260-5577.See web: www.cpauction.com "Call meabout a sale for you!"

AUCTION, SATURDAY, April 10, 10 a.m.,492 29 Road, Grand Junction, Colo. (1block south of North Ave. - 29 Road Stor-age). Approx. 20 guns, knives, antiques &collectibles, cast iron, appliances, mod-ern furniture, bikes, display cases, hand& power tools, camp items, saddles,cowboy items, compound bow, guitars,flute, silver, old toys, quite a few dolls,fishing poles, some old, old tools, pic-tures, glassware, aluminum canoe andmore. For more info., call Steve Clay-poole, CP Auction Service, (970)260-5577. See web: www.cpauction.com "Callme about a sale for you!"

Moving Auction Sat. April 3, 11 a.m.,0029 Fulford, Eagle, Colo., Owners: Mike& Patti Smith. Household misc. and fur-niture, wood patio furniture, antique andcollectibles, hand and electric tools, mo-torcycle, electric scooters, gas golf cart,lawn mower, tires, truck chains, Moreinfo. (970)283-5416 and (970)571-1608Silver Nickel Auction, Ralph Fritzlan Auc-tioneer. Web Page: pictures & listwww.Silvernickelauction.com

CLASSES& INSTRUCTION

Beginning Piano Lessons$12 per half hour lesson. Located inMeeker. Flexible schedule!

Call: (970)629-1178E-mail: [email protected]

CLEANING

TOO TIRED? Work too much? Moving andneed someone to clean your home, apart-ment or office? Call me (Lupita) at(970)878-4330 or (970)620-1477. Pricesvary upon size of unit. I will providecleaning supplies.

CONSTRUCTION

FRASER CONCRETE & STUCCOOver 20 years experience

• Residential • Commercial • InsuredFoundations, footers, walls, sidewalks,curb and gutter, exposed aggregateKen Fraser - owner, Meeker, CO.

Ph: 970.878.9878 • Cell 970.620.6559

3-K CONSTRUCTIONFor all your concrete and dirt needs970.824.7710 • 970.629.2574

FARM & RANCH

EXCELLENT QUALITY hay, small 75-lb.bales, $3-5/bale. 675-8759.

CIRCLE Y ALL-AROUND ROPING SADDLE,16 inches. Good condition, $700. Call formore info. (970)629-1178 or (970)629-2370.

NEED YOUR horses trimmed, shoed ortrained? Please call Jeff at (970)878-9866. Reasonable prices.

FITNESSEQUIPMENT

GET YOUR P90X, Insanity or other Beach-body programs from us and we'll helpyou get fit! Independent BeachbodyCoaches - Caitlin, http://www.beachbody-coach.com/purerose313, (970)629-1178and Pat, www.fit444.com, (970)948-7617.

HOMEIMPROVEMENT

Window & Patio Door ReplacementRoofing & Siding

Pride in WorkmanshipSteve Steele

Steele Roofing & Siding, LLC970-878-3758

MISCELLANEOUS

ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHININGCan't get a metal part? We can make allkinds of parts. We have CNC Machineequipment, lathe and tooling to do thejob. Contact Phil at Family Automotiveand Machine. (970)878-5606.

PETS

DOG GROOMER: now in Rangely, call675-2078 or 640-0063 to set up an ap-pointment.

PERSONALS

I wish you all a happy and holy Easter andwe'd all better pray for NO SNOW! The

Seamstress, 878-3193.

TOOLS ANDMACHINERY

90 amp, 110 volt, mig welder, new inbox, $165. Ryobi plunge router, $100.(970)629-5280

WANTED

ANTLERS WANTED. Antler buyer comingsoon to this area. We have top gradesand prices. Call for details. (435)340-0382.

YARD SALES

MOVING SALE - MAKE OFFERS. 60"x74"solid wood hutch with upper glass doors,one door leaded and the other side lighted- $700, Yamaha PW80 - $700, YamahaTT-R90 - $800, Kymco 90 ATV - $1200,Dalton 50s Vintage "Canned Ham" Camper- $500, 1984 K-5 Blazer with plow,$1,500.I need an enclosed tool trailer - willtrade.Pat, (970)948-7617 or [email protected]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF MEEKER

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONAPRIL 6, 2010

Re: Cancellation of Municipal ElectionTo: The Electors of the Town of Meeker,ColoradoPlease take notice that the regular Mu-nicipal Election of April 6, 2010 has beencanceled by resolution of the Town Boardof Trustees. As provided by the laws ofthe State of Colorado and ordinance ofthe Town of Meeker, the Town Board ofTrustees has determined to cancel theelection since there are no more candi-dates than offices to be filled at the mu-nicipal election, including write-in candi-dates filing affidavits of intent to hold of-fice.If you have any questions regarding thecancellation of the municipal election,you may contact the Town Clerk, LisaCook, at the Meeker Town Hall, telephonenumber (970) 878-4962.Dated this 18th Day of March, 2010Town of Meeker§Lisa Cook, Town ClerkPublished: March 25, 2010 and April 1,2010Published in: Rio Blanco Herald Times

INVITATION TO BIDTOWN OF MEEKER - UTE ROAD AND SIDE-

WALK/TRAILS 2010 PROJECTSealed bids will be received at the Townof Meeker, Town Hall, 345 Market Street,Meeker Colorado 81641, until 4:00 p.m.,(MDT) Friday, April 16, 2010, at whichtime bids will be publicly read for theUte Road and Sidewalks/Trails 2010 pro-ject. The bid will be awarded at the April20, 2010 Board meeting. The project in-cludes building a new round-a-bout onSulphur Creek Road, new street fromSulphur Creek Road to the new elementa-ry school presently under construction,constructing concrete sidewalks/trails onthe new street and along the west side ofSulphur Creek Road from Garfield Streetto Shults Drive. The Engineer for the pro-ject is Stantec.Bid documents will be available April 5,2010 and may be inspected or picked upat the Town of Meeker, 345 MarketStreet, Meeker CO 81641 (970-878-4960),for a refundable production cost of$25.00. Some of the plans will be avail-able electronically upon request. A man-datory pre-bid conference is scheduled onWednesday, April 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.Plans will be available on April 5th andalso at the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference will be held at the ERBMRecreation District Office located at 101Ute Road (just off Sulphur Creek Road).The Bidder must be CDOT approved andhave had experience building round-a-bouts in the past five yearsThis solicitation for bids may be can-celed by the Town of Meeker, and any bidor proposal may be rejected in whole orin part for good cause when in the bestinterests of the Town of Meeker. TheTown of Meeker reserves the right to re-ject any or all proposals or accept whatis, in its judgment, the best bid. If a con-tract is awarded, it will be awarded to thelowest responsible bidder, in accordancewith the purchasing requirements of theTown of Meeker Personnel Policy andProcedures, and whose bid is deemed bythe Town of Meeker to be in the best in-terests of the project.Published: April 1, 2010 in the Rio Blan-co Herald Times and on the Town ofMeeker Web Site.

LEGAL NOTICES

16A � CLASSIFIEDS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

CPAXLP CAXCA

Experienced Mechanics Needed2 years experience in repairing water transports; computerknowledge helpful; Class “A” CDL, AC, plumping, welding

and fabrication experience preferred.

RNI Trucking offers competitive wages and excellentemployee benefits (Medical, Dental, Disability,

Life and 401K). Candidates must be able to pass apre-employment drug screen.

••• EXPERIENCED MECHANICS •••

For more application please contact:April Middleton, Human Resources Assistant970-625-8660 (Office) • 970-625-8663 (Fax)

NNOOWW HHIIRRIINNGG

•••••• MMeecchhaanniicc PPoossiittiioonn ••••••llooccaatteedd iinn PPiicceeaannccee CCrreeeekk

JOIN THEKUM & GO TEAM

NOW HIRING: SALES ASSOCIATES& ASSISTANT MANAGERS

IN MEEKER!Do you have a passion for great customer

service? Kum & Go is under newmanagement in Meeker and now hiring

Sales Associates and AssistantManagers for All Shifts.

Competitive Salary, Bonus Potential,Great BeneÞt Packages and

Growth Opportunities.

Apply Online Today atwww.Qhire.net/kgnewspaper

paid training

1-866-861-2010

COMBINED NOTICECRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 10-02

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following describedDeed of Trust:On January 11, 2010, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election andDemand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County ofRio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): John W. TitmusOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomineefor Intermountain Industries, Inc. d/b/a Major Mortgage USA, A Colorado CorporationCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: 8/8/2008County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/11/2008Recording Reception Number: 293224Original Principal Amount: $89,814.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $89,014.08Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of thedeed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest whendue together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured bythe 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.THE EAST NINETY FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK H, WHITE ADDITION ACCORDING TO THEPLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 16, 1946 AS RECEPTION NO. 69900, TOWN OF RANGELY,COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 118 W Bell Street, Rangely, CO 81648

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, describedherein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in saidDeed of Trust.THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. onWednesday, 05/12/2010, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Court-house, 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 as-signs therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence ofDebt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and otheritems allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all asprovided by law.First Publication: 3/25/2010Last Publication: 4/22/2010Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVECERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEMSAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THEDEED 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 BEDETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TOTHE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THESALE;DATE: 01/12/2010Karen ArnoldPublic Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado/s/Karen ArnoldBy: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLOThe name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s)representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Christa Kilk #29855, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, Christo-pher T. Groen #39976, Jeffrey C. Gaston #40389, Andrea Rickles-Jordan #39005, CarenJacobs Castle #11790, Barbara A. Bader #10394, Cristel D. Shepherd #39351, KimberlyL. Martinez #40351, Jason C. Hilliard #40859, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Jennifer C.Rogers #34682, Katharine E. Fisher #39230, Peter C. DeCamillis #38929, Keith A. Gan-tenbein, Jr. #39213Castle, Meinhold & Stawiarski LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400The 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 #: 09-29438(c)Colorado Public Trustees' Association Revised 12/2009


To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following describedDeed of Trust:On January 11, 2010, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election andDemand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County ofRio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): Michael H. Sanford and Ashley N. SteeleOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomineefor Fidelity Mortgage CompanyCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust: 6/25/2008County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/26/2008Recording Reception Number: 292753Original Principal Amount: $124,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,931.01Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of thedeed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest whendue together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured bythe 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.NORTH 31 FEET OF LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH 19 FEET OF LOT 6 BLOCK G WHITE SUBDIVI-SION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FEBRUARY 23, 1946 AS RECEPTIONNO. 69377 TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADOAlso known by street and number as: 136 South Grand Avenue, Rangely, CO 81648


NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVECERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEMSAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THEDEED 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 BEDETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TOTHE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THESALE;DATE: 01/12/2010Karen ArnoldPublic Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado/s/Karen ArnoldBy: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLOThe name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s)representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Christa Kilk #29855, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, Christo-pher T. Groen #39976, Jeffrey C. Gaston #40389, Andrea Rickles-Jordan #39005, CarenJacobs Castle #11790, Barbara A. Bader #10394, Cristel D. Shepherd #39351, KimberlyL. Martinez #40351, Jason C. Hilliard #40859, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Jennifer C.Rogers #34682, Katharine E. Fisher #39230, Peter C. DeCamillis #38929, Keith A. Gan-tenbein, Jr. #39213Castle, Meinhold & Stawiarski LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303)865-1400The 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 #: 09-30492(c)Colorado Public Trustees' Association Revised 12/2009


To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following describedDeed of Trust:On January 15, 2010, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election andDemand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County ofRio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): Richard D. Brenton and Elizabeth BrentonOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Ameriquest Mortgage CompanyCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trusteein trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R12Date of Deed of Trust: 10/9/2004County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/20/2004Recording Reception Number: 279893Original Principal Amount: $60,350.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $57,626.83Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of thedeed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest whendue together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured bythe 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 6, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, UTAH OIL SUBDIVISION FIRST AMENDEDPLAT THEREOF FILED AUGUST 3, 1982 AS RECEPTION NO. 207544 TOWN OF RANGELY,COLORADO, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADOAlso known by street and number as: 219 Cottonwood Dr., Rangely, CO 81648


NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVECERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEMSAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THEDEED 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 BEDETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TOTHE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THESALE;DATE: 01/20/2010Karen ArnoldPublic Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado/s/Karen ArnoldBy: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLOThe name, address, telephone number and bar registration 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. #36290Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, L.L.P. 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The 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 #: 6662.02300(c)Colorado Public Trustees' Association Revised 12/2009


To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following describedDeed of Trust:On January 14, 2010, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election andDemand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County ofRio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): TAG ASSETS, LLC, A Colorado Limited Liability CompanyOriginal Beneficiary(ies): First National Bank of the RockiesCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: First National Bank of the RockiesDate of Deed of Trust: 6/16/2008County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/16/2008Recording Reception Number: 292565Original Principal Amount: $378,250.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $374,842.12Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of thedeed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest whendue together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured bythe 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 8 RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK C, UTAH OIL SUBDIVISION FIRST AMENDED PLATACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED JUNE 2, 2005 AS RECEPTION NO. 281618,TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADO. COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COLORADOAlso known by street and number as: 505 W. Main St., Rangely, CO 81648


NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVECERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEMSAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THEDEED 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 BEDETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TOTHE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THESALE;DATE: 01/15/2010Karen ArnoldPublic Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado/s/Karen ArnoldBy: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLOThe name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s)representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert Traylor #10730Traylor, Tompkins & Black, P.C. 751 Horizon Court, Suite 200, Grand Junction, CO81506 (970) 242-2636The 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 #: TAG(c)Colorado Public Trustees' Association Revised 12/2009


To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following describedDeed of Trust:On January 13, 2010, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election andDemand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County ofRio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): John E GarnerOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solelyas nominee for Moncor, Inc.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CitiMortgage, Inc.Date of Deed of Trust: 2/25/2009County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/2/2009Recording Reception Number: 295138Original Principal Amount: $153,064.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $152,743.62Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of thedeed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest whendue together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured bythe 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 57 and 58 and the West 35 feet of Lot 59Calvat Subdivision according to the Plat thereof filed May 5, 1945as Document No. 67909 Town of Rangely, County of Rio Blanco, State of ColoradoAlso known by street and number as: 730 Lake Street, Rangely, CO 81648


NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVECERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEMSAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THEDEED 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 BEDETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BEFILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TOTHE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BEFILEDWITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEEWITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE;DATE: 01/14/2010Karen ArnoldPublic Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado/s/Karen ArnoldBy: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLOThe name, address, telephone number and bar registration 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. #36290Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, L.L.P. 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177The 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 #: 1175.12765(c)Colorado Public Trustees' Association Revised 12/2009

(TEMPORARY) WEED CONTROL ASSIS-TANTS - Applicants must be able to per-form manual work involving spraying ofherbicides on rangeland and road sides.Mechanical skills with pump and small

(TEMPORARY) FAIRGROUNDS LABORER -Applicants must be able to perform man-ual labor at the County Fairgrounds inMeeker. Must have a valid Colorado Driv-er's License, have the ability to occa-sionally lift 100 lbs, be in good physicalshape and have full range of motion. Fulltime with required overtime during certain

NOW HIRING for experienced HEAVYEQUIPMENT OPERATORS. Pay DOE. Drugscreen/Clean MVR required (970)878-3474.

HELP WANTED:GENERAL

events. $12.00/hr. To apply, submit acompleted Rio Blanco County Applicationto the Personnel Department at P.O. Boxi, Meeker, CO 81641, (970)878-9570.Applications can be obtained from thePersonnel Office, from our website atwww.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel. Po-sition open until filled. EOE. Announce-ment # 1008.

HELP WANTED:GENERAL

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

CLASSIFIEDS � 17ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

CPAXLP CAXCA

MEEKERSTATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS

KEVIN AMACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.KEVIN AMACK

Agent

628 MainP.O. Box 347Meeker, CO 81641(970) 878-4036

402 W. Main St., Suite 139Rangely, CO 81648

(970) 675-5455(800) 440-3418

Complete Automotive RepairsComputer Diagnostics

CNC MachiningFabricating • Welding

FFFFAAAAMMMMIIIILLLLYYYY AAAAUUUUTTTTOOOOMMMMOOOOTTTTIIIIVVVVEEEE6th & Market St.Meeker, CO 81641970.878.5606

Phil Mass Mike Mohr

We offer some of the following services and more:24 Hr. Mobile Tire Service & Tire Shop • 24 Hr. Oil & Lube Service in shop or on Location

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

163 Water St. Meeker, CO 81641(970) 404-7299 or (970) 404-7474

Tire & Services LLC

Cole Tire & Services LLC is

a family owned company.

Refrigeration • Air Conditioning• Major AppliancesServing Meeker & Rio Blanco County

30 Years Experience

878-5243

Commercial • ResidentialPhil’s Refrigeration

RANGELY

ELECTRICAL WORKOF ALL KINDS

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

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

675-8368 • Alan Ducey • 878-414424-HOUR SERVICE

DUCEY’SELECTRIC

Stewart Welding98 County Road 46

•• TTrraa iilleerr AAxxlleess && AAcccceessssoorriieess ••24 - Hour Service

on Welding and Machine Work

CCeerrttiiffiieedd OOiillffiieelldd WWeellddeerrssEEdd SStteewwaarrtt:: 667755--22006633SSHHOOPP PPHHOONNEE:: 667755--88772200

MARTIN

SENOUR

PAINTS®

226 E. MainRangely675-2482

Your Hometown Supplier!Lumber & Building Supplies

Electrical • FencingHardware • Plumbing

Paint & SundriesHand & Power Tools

PLUMBING • HEATING • COOLING • SALESSHEET METAL FABRICATION • COMPLETE SEWER CLEANING

ED MILLEROwner

ResidentialCommercialRemodel

Master LicensedQuality YouCan Trust

Servingall of

Rio BlancoCounty

743 E. Main St.Rangely

675-2572

EMCPLUMBING &

HEATING, INC.

Call 675-5033 or 878-4017 to placeyour ad in the Business Directory

2728 Railroad Ave., Rifle, CO

1-800-338-2915 • (970) 625-1680

SALES • LEASING • SERVICE • PARTS

RIFLE

Danny QuinnLicensed & Insured

LIC# CO ME29165LIC# WY M-22086

Phone: [email protected]

Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Service CallsServing Northwest Colorado

FREE ESTIMATES

I Clean HeadstonesI CLEAN HEADSTONES1301 Sage Ridge Rd. • P.O. Box 67Meeker, Colorado 81641-0067970-878-5295 home970-274-9313 [email protected]

Sherri PurkeyHard water, weather as well as age,take a toll on cemetry monuments.

Let your respect for your loved ones show.

Price according to square footage.

Year-to-Year contracts offered at a reduced price.

Mac’s Concrete• Asphalt & Concrete Saw Cutting • Flat Work• Mono Slabs • Driveways • Finishing • Patios

Russell McClain32 Years Experience

Insured

h: 970-878-4380 c: 970-326-71141175 Hill Street ~ Meeker, Colorado 81641

Casey Tech Services, LLCFFoorr AALLLL

yyoouurr llooccaall ccoommppuutteerrssuuppppoorrtt nneeeeddss!!

MMAARRTTYY CCAASSEEYY970.878.4650

ssuuppppoorrtt@@ccaasseeyytteecchhsseerrvviicceess..ccoomm

• Computer Diagnostics & Repair

• Virus & Spyware Clean-up &Removal

• Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting

• Residential & BusinessNetworking Solutions

PioneersMedical CenterPhone: 970! 878.5047 Fax: 970! 878.3285

345 Cleveland, Meeker, CO 81641Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District

PPIIOONNEEEERRSSMMEEDDIICCAALL CCEENNTTEERR,,a community oriented medical center with high patient

standards, is hiring for the following positions:

PRN:� Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech - Wing� LPN - Wing� RN - Acute/E.D.

PART-TIME [eligible for benefits]:� RN - Home Health � Physical Therapist

FULL-TIME [eligible for benefits]:� LPN - Wing � RN - Wing� Laboratory MT/MLT

SSuubbmmiitt RReessuummee aanndd//oorr AApppplliiccaattiioonn ttoo::Pioneers Medical Center, HR,

345 Cleveland St., Meeker, Colo., 81641 Fax: 970.878.9262 Visit our Web site at:

www.pioneershospital.org

JIM’S

AUCTIONSERVICE

MONTROSE, CO � (970) 249-4126

MORAPOS CREEK RANCHSSAATTUURRDDAAYY,, AAPPRRIILL 33,, 22001100

9:30 A.M.

LLOOCCAATTIIOONN:: 2255 MMiilleess EEaasstt ooff RRaannggeellyy,, CCOO oonnHHiigghhwwaayy 6644.. FFoollllooww tthhee ssiiggnnss!!

Offering CAT D-7G, Case 450 D w/Hy.Blade, Case W14 4x4 Loader, Case 580Tractor, B/H, Ldr, 2 Belarus 40 HP tractors

and line of machinery.

For more complete listing, seewww.jimsauction.com

or call for flyer.

1989 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Ciera - $800.Call (970)629-2370 for more information.

SPORT UTILITIES

2005 FORD Expedition, Eddie Bauer edi-tion, white, 4WD, automatic, loaded,leather seats, excellent condition. Asking$13,000 firm. 878-5503.

CAMPERS & R.V.S

FOR SALE: 2008 Extreme Mega-Lite 29ft., Series M-25ST Travel Trailer (ToyHauler). Please inquire at First NationalBank of the Rockies, 222 West Main,Rangely, CO, for additional information.Ask for Lenora, Lissa, or Mandi. Sealedbids will be taken through April 15, 2010,with the bank reserving the right to refuseany and all bids.

2008 OUTBACK 32 ft. toy hauler. Brandnew, used once, luxury model, 2 slide-outs, excellent condition. Call 878-0900,must see!

MOTORCADE:MISCELLANEOUS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Auto-Craig. Sellingquality used cars, with limited warranty,financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749,Dealer.

TRAILERS, HITCHES, flatbeds, toolboxes,trailer service and truck accessories. Weare a "one stop shop" truck and traileroutfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $497installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales,Grand Junction. 1-800-287-6532.

For sale - 3 items: 2007 Dodge Ram 4X43/4-ton diesel pickup; 1981 2-horse trail-er; and 1972 Chevrolet Camaro 2D Coupewithout engine, good for parts or restora-tion. Please inquire at First National Bankof the Rockies, 222 W Main St., Rangely,CO for additional information, ask for Lis-sa, Lenora or Mandi. Sealed bids will betaken through 04/30/2010, with the bankreserving the right to refuse any and allbids.

CAMPERS & R.V.S

CARSDOMESTIC

Commercial Office Space in town square.Paid utilities with private parking. Call878-4323.

Commercial office space available in Hu-gus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138.

FOR RENT: 3 BDR, 2 BA, $900/month plusutilities. 878-3338 or 878-3736.

3+ BDR house, 2 BA, big fenced yard.Call Michele 878-3394.

HOMES FOR rent, in and out of town, rea-sonable rates. Call John at 878-5258.

2 BDR house, lots of storage, no pets,$800/month. Call Bill (970)629-1510.

3 BDR, 2 BA house with attached doublecar garage. (970)878-5191.

2 BDR duplex for rent. Call (970)208-5284.

COMMERCIAL SPACE available now,great Main St. location. 878-3433.

RENTALS: RANGELY

3 BDR homes available. Move in dis-count $150 off 1st month's rent. For moreinfo., call Rio Blanco Realty. 675-2251.

3 BDR, 1.75 BA mobile home, washer &dryer hookups. $650/month. (970)620-0812.

SILVER SAGE RV PARK(970)675-2259

RV Spaces for rent.Owner: (970)675-8573Manager: (970)675-2259Peg's cell (970)629-5574Carl's cell (970)629-5573

RENTALS: MEEKERHOMES: MEEKER

BEAUTIFUL VIEW from 1350 Sage RidgeRoad in Sage Hills on huge double lot. 4BDR, walk-in closets, connected family,living, dining rooms, 3 full baths. Walk-out basement with large shop. Superblyinsulated, gas furnace & fireplace, waterconditioner, central air, electronic aircleaner. Easy to heat, low utilities.$289,000 (Priced $60,000 below ap-praised value). Pictures at www.ForSale-byOwner.com (listing 22444696) or west-ernslopefsbo.com. Call 970-878-3228.

444 AGENCY Dr. Beautiful 3,400+ Sq. Ft.,4 BDR, 4 BA home on 5 acres. Customtile countertops, hardwood floors, twopellet stoves, and a sun room with a hottub are a few of the additional features ofthis home. Mature landscaping, estab-lished irrigation, and horse barn completethe package. $475,000. Call for viewingappointment. 878-4793. See on-line atwww.westernslopefsbo.com

1452 MOUNTAIN View Rd, Sage Hills:3600 sq. ft., 4 BDR, 3 BA, office, greatroom, rec/theater room, work shop, 3car garage. Virtual tours and more de-tails at www.WesternSlopeFSBO.comand www.meekercolorado.com. Pricelowered to $435,000. (970)243-7083.

4694 COUNTY Rd. 15 - 4 BDR, 2 BA homeon 5 acres. Nice interior, horse fenced,sheds, privacy, million dollar views,$315,000. Can be viewed at: www.west-ernslopefsbo.com 878-4760.

LOT FOR sale in Sage Hills, 18,000+ sq.ft. $45,000 OBO. (970)878-3420, eveningsbest.

NICE 4 BDR, 3 BA ranch-style home on 3acres, detached garage, excellent well,horse shed, creek, mature trees. Quietcountry home close to town. Motivatedsellers. Listed at Western Exposures Re-alty, (970)878-5877,

RENTALS: MEEKER

PLAYA DEL RIO APARTMENTS680 WATER ST, MEEKER, CO

2 BDR, 1 BA available for lease. Rentincludes all utilities EXCEPT ELEC-TRIC. Large Closets. All appliances,including dishwasher, disposal, mi-crowave. On-site 24-hr. laundry. Largebackyard ON THE RIVER. Security de-posit required. Rents from $650 to$850/month. Flexible lease terms.Storage units also available for ten-ants. No Pets.

CALL US TODAY970-878-5187

THE FLYING U Guest House & Lodgingoffers nightly, weekly and monthlyrentals. Rooms have queen beds, livingroom, kitchenette, bath, cable TV. Veryprivate, quiet and relaxing. Parking rightin front of your door. We also offer a fullyequipped fitness studio. All rooms arenon-smoking. No partiers or hard drink-ers. The Flying U is a very beautiful set-ting. A Quest for Excellence. Call(970)878-3540 or (970)314-4908.

For a limited time first and last monthfree with 1 year lease. $950 per monthwith 1 year lease. Utilities paid exceptTV and phone. 2 BDR, 2 BA, fully fur-nished, newer apartments in Meeker. NewOwnership. Close to Rec Center. Stackwasher/dryer in every unit, A/C, cable/satellite ready, NS/NP. (970)963-8818.

THE FORMER BLM Building west ofMeeker is for rent. The building consistsof approximately 10,000 square feet of of-fice space. Interested parties may con-tact the Meeker Re-1 School District,Doug Pfau Superintendent, at 878-9040 formore information.

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 10th Street, 2BDR, 1 BA. Rent includes heat and hotwater. On-site coin laundry. Tenantpays electric. Available month tomonth or lease. Call (970)488-9840 or(408)289-8900.

��2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, you pay cable& electricity, all other utilities provid-ed, $600/month. 878-3363.

HOUSE FOR sale or rent: Furnished 3BDR, 2 BA, w/d, fireplace, great neigh-borhood, nice view, NS/NP. Referencesrequired. $1,100/mo.+gas/electric.$200,000. 878-3162.

QUIET IN town riverside location, RVspaces with city water and sewer, 15-30-50 amp electrical, $20/day, $500/month.(970)220-2150.

1 BDR small house, fully furnished, in-cludes cable TV, electricity, DSL, wash-er/dryer. Available NOW. (970)629-9714.

LARGE HOME close to Meeker. Uniqueproperty. 2 year lease. $3000/month. De-posit and references required. (970)274-6850.

FULLY FURNISHED 5 BDR includinglinens, laundry and kitchen facilities.Close to Meeker. $600/room per month.NS/NP. 878-5080.

12TH STREET APARTMENTS2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable in-cluded. Call (970)261-1441 or (970)878-3739.

PRIVATE ROOM, shared bath. Quiet,clean, warm. No smoking, no pets. $300/month/person. 878-3432.

Small 1 BDR, 1 BA house, small yard.$650/month+security deposit. (970)878-5858.

NICE, spacious 1 BDR home. Partial utili-ties included, $675/month. (970)948-4863.

3 BDR, 2 BA furnished home, sun room,updated kitchen & bathroom, clean has 1car over-sized garage. 878-3758.

CLEAN, 1 BDR, 1 BA apartment. All utili-ties & trash service included, $500/month. (970)220-2150.

3 BDR, 1 1/2 BA townhouse, kitchen ap-pliances, w/d. $800/month+security de-posit. (970)464-4641.

RENTALS: MEEKER

HOMES: MEEKER

HELP WANTED:GENERAL

HELP WANTED:PART TIME

TRUCKING COMPANY seeking part-timebookkeeper. Please call (970)620-5731 orfax resume to (970)878-4254.

HELP WANTED:SEASONAL

CEDAR RIDGE Golf Course now hiring forseasonal pro shop/snack shop help. Pickup application at the Rangely Rec Center.

WESTLANDSPrivate ranch in the White River Valley isseeking applicants for full-time seasonalsummer staff starting in May. Positionsare available for housekeeping, laundry,office, irrigator, grounds maintenance,pool maintenance and ranch laborer. Ap-plicants should be neat in their ap-pearance, be able to work well with oth-ers and provide several personal refer-ences. Competitive starting salaries.Call (970)878-3714 or e-mail: [email protected] to provideyour address for an application. Applica-tions are also available online atwww.westlandsranch.com

Town of RangelySeasonal Summer HelpPositions Opening

The Town of Rangely will be hiring sea-sonal workers for public works, gas, utili-ties, building and grounds and adminis-tration departments. Duties include butare not limited to the following: outsidelandscaping, maintenance, and a varietyof other light duties depending on the de-partment. Pay is $9.00 an hour. Applica-tions may be picked up at the Town ofRangely, 209 E Main, Rangely, CO 81648.Deadline for submitting an application isMay 15, 2010. EOE.

Temporary Summer Help WantedThe Town of Meeker is accepting applica-tions for a person (5 days a week, 8hours a day position) from May throughAugust to work in the parks mowing thegrass, irrigating, weeding and other du-ties as assigned. Must hold valid driver'slicense and be 16 years or older. Appli-cations and further information are avail-able at Town Hall, 345 Market Street,Meeker, CO 81641 or requested by tele-phone (970)878-5344. Application formswill be faxed upon request and may besent back via fax or email. Applicationsmust be received at Town Hall no laterthan April 15, 2010 at 4:30 P.M. Pay$13.00 per hour. Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer.

NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENTNeed to hire weed sprayers. We pay forexperience, but will train the right peo-ple. Must be at least 18 years old andpass pre-employment drug screen. Workstarts approximately May 1 and laststhrough Sept. or early Oct. Must be ableto work minimum of 10 hr. days at least5 days a week. Good pay for good em-ployees. (970)878-3345 or (970)220-2118.

WORKWANTED

DIAZ STUCCO - Licensed and insuredcontractor. Complete stucco, stone, dry-wall, tile, remodeling, new homes.(970)986-2320.

engine repair are highly desired. This po-sition may be required to perform someoffice work. Requirements: age 18, validCO Driver's License, good driving record,must be in good physical shape, havefull range of motion, and be able to makefield application of herbicides. Prefer ap-plicants with knowledge of noxiousweeds, current herbicide applicator cer-tification, or agricultural experience andbe able to use a GPS. $14.50/hr. 1 posi-tion to begin mid-April, others mid-May.To apply, submit a completed RBC appli-cation to the Personnel Department atP.O. Box i, Meeker, CO 81641. Applica-tions can be picked up at the PersonnelDept. or downloaded from our website atwww.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel. Forinformation call (970) 878-9570. Positionsopen until filled. Announcement #1007.EOE

ORDINANCE NO. 60(Series of 2010)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF DINO-SAUR, COLORADO, AMENDING ORDI-NANCE NO. 60, THE TOWN’S ZONING OR-DINANCE, BY AMENDING SECTION 401.4,CONCERNING PERMITTED USES IN DIS-TRICT C.WHEREAS, the Town of Dinosaur enactedOrdinance No. 60, a comprehensive zon-ing ordinance, for the Town; andWHEREAS, Section 901.1 of OrdinanceNo. 60 provides that the Town Councilmay, on its own motion, or on petition ofan interested property owner, amend,supplement, or change Ordinance No. 60upon four-fifths (4/5) favorable vote of theTown Board; andWHEREAS, public notice has been givenas required by Section 901.2 of OrdinanceNo. 60; andWHEREAS, a public hearing on said ap-plication was held on March 23, 2010,as required by Section 901.2 of OrdinanceNo. 60; and

LEGAL NOTICES

WHEREAS, the Town Council finds anddetermines that the proposed text amend-ments are desirable and necessary forthe purpose of promoting health, safety,and the general welfare of the public.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BYTHE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OFDINOSAUR, COLORADO:Section 1. That subsection 401.4(b)(8) ofOrdinance No. 60, concerning the permit-ted uses in Zone District C, Commercial,concerning residential dwellings, is here-by repealed in its entirety.INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, ADOPTEDAND ORDERED PUBLISHED at a regularmeeting of the Town Council of the Townof Dinosaur, Colorado, held on March 23,2010.TOWN OF DINOSAUR, COLORADO,By: §Freda PowellFreda Powell, MayorATTEST:§Tamara LongTamara Long, Town ClerkPublication Date: April 1, 2010Rio Blanco Herald Times

HOPE helps you cope when you’re on a steep slope. When you feel weak and your outlook is bleak, Look in your HOPE Scope and get a sneak peek.

Your future is good, you are unique, and GOD has a plan for your life every day of the week!

9:30 AM Sundays − 345 Main St. − www.frontierfellowship.comNon−denominational. Come as you are. All are welcome.

Frontier Fellowship

18A � CLASSIFIEDS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, April 1, 2010

CPAXLP CAXCA

1,000sof RioBlancoCounty

residentslook hereeveryweekfor anewhome!

��

��

Placeyour adin theREAL

ESTATECORNER

Call878-4017

or675-5033TODAY!

KAREN REEDBROKER/OWNER

117W.MAIN ST. • RANGELY, CO 81648(970) 675-2299 • CELL: (970) 629-2357

View listings at www.raven-realty.com

RESIDENTIAL................................................................................................................................

6050 CR 102 Ranch style home over basement app. 4,000 sq ft with 5 acre horse set up $330,0001260 La Mesa Cir.Gorgeous Tri-level Brick home 4bdrm,2.2 bath 3045 total sq.ft. $279,0001244 Sunridge Magnificent ranch-style home with 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths $225,000208 Hillcrest Two story home w/panoramic view 1950 sq ft 3bdrm, 1.75 bath $185,000223 S. Sunset Ave.New construction, Ranch style 3 bedroom 2 bath w/partial basement $168,000627 E. Rio Blanco Ave. Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath bi-level with garage/carport $162,000315 & 317 N. Grand Ave. Refurbished Duplex. Both sides rented - Income producer! $160,000222 Gasoline Alley Beautiful 3 bdrm 2 bath,Manufactured Home, Located on +/- ½ acre. $149,000211 Morrison Ave. Exceptional Ranch Style home over basement 1950 Total sq.ft. $141,500250 School St. 3 bdrm, 1 bath Ranch Style House with single car garage $105,000221 E. Rangely Ave. Newly constructed cozy 2 bdrm, 2 bath energy efficient townhouse. $99,000223 E. Rangely Ave. Newly constructed cozy 2 bdrm, 2 bath energy efficient townhouse. $99,000221& 223 E. Rangely Ave. Great Investment ~ Buy Both Townhouse’s and save! $190,000713 Lake St. Beautifully well kept mobile home with addition, 3 bdrm, 1 bath with lot. $52,900

LOTS/LAND................................................................................................................................Skull Creek Estates Approx. 5 1/2 acres $25,000 202W.Main St. $50,000 Great corner location2 Fantastic lots in La Mesa Sub $50,000 each 1 lot in Park North Mobile Home Sub $1100040 Acres vacant land $50,000 Lake St. 2 Lots, 5,000 sq. ft. each. Both $28,000629 E.Main St. 2 Lots 6,250 sq. ft. $17,500. Mesa Dr. 2 building lots. Both $32,000CollegeView 10 lots, +/- 4 acres near CNCC. $150,000.

We SELL your listing!................................................................................................................................618W. Propect Ave. SOLD 121 Foothill Dr. Sale Pending221 Hillcrest Cir. SOLD 207 E. Raven SOLD

(970) 878-5165www.meekerrealty.comCindy Welle, Broker ~ OwnerWendy Garrett, Broker Assoc.Bobby Gutierrez, Broker Assoc.

643 Main Street �� P.O. Box 1384Meeker, CO 81641

�� NEW LISTING: SLOAN RANCH – Approx. 1393acres , 2 houses, all mineral rights, good hunting.$1,900,000

�� NEW LISTING: 1231 Main Street – cute 3 bedroomhome, 1 car garage, many upgrades. $164,500

�� NEW LISTING: 841 3rd St. - 3 bedroom home with1,220 s.f. on main floor and a 1,040 s.f. finishedbasement, with a 15,000 sf lot and 2-car garage.List Price: $269,000

� NEW LISTING: 830 10th Street – Custom-built 2story home with 1536 SF total living area. 4 bed-rooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car attached garage, very ener-gy efficient home. List price: $244,900.

� 441 Sandstone Drive – 1 1/2 story log home on 10acres, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, large detached garage/shop, 5 miles west of Meeker. Price at $329,000

� 1361 Robert Street – 2352 SF total (1176 up and1176 finished basement), 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 1car garage, quiet location. PRICE REDUCED TO$225,000

� 2 Building Sites – each 2.25 acres in the TurnerCurtis Creek Minor Subdivision – Hwy 13 access. Lot 1 - $70,000 / Lot 2 - $80,000

� 569 Larry Lane – 2bd/2ba manufactured home onlarge, landscaped-corner lot. Spacious kitchen/liv-ing/dining area and master bedroom. Fencedbackyard, 1-car garage. SALE PENDING

� RIDGE ESTATES – Building sites adjacent to theGolf Course. Prices ranging from $80,000 to$129,600

You must see these home to appreciate them!

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY�� NEW 687 Garfield Street - Picturesque historic

brick home with 4 BD, 3 BA, high end fixturesand appliances. Oversized 2-car garage on a15,000 sq. ft. lot. $479,000

�� 129 Larkspur in Silt - 3 BD, 2 BA home on10 acres, call for details. $448,500

�� 283 Love Lane Beautiful newer home with30x40 shop, horse barn and corrals. 2.5 milesfrom Meeker. $385,000

�� 3251 RBC Road 15 - Ranch style home on 3acres with fireplace, large windows, a beautifulkitchen and custom rock flooring, large masterbedroom, with walk-out and a detached work-shop/garage. $325,000

�� 75 RBC Rd. 43 - 3bd, 2ba home on five irri-gated acres. Detached garage with apartment,$299,000

�� 1304 Sage Ridge Road 3,365 sq. ft. custombuilt home with garage, gas fireplace, beauti-ful cabinets. $275,000 Make Offer!

�� NEW 1135 Michael Circle - 2 Story, 3 BD, 2 BAon 2 Lots. Immaculate condition. $255,000

�� 533 Cleveland St. - Clean 4BD, 2BA homewith gazebo and nice back yard. Property cur-rently leased. $245,000

�� 780 11th St. 3BD, 2BA bi-level home withlarge back yard. Recently remodeled.$215,000

�� 626 10th Street - Nice 3 BD home withdetached garage/workshop. Fenced yard withgarden. $205,000

�� 1130 Mark Circle - 3 BD, 2 BA home on a12,548 Sq. Ft. lot with a heated 2 car detachedgarage. $192,500

�� 1060 Park Ave. - Duplex with 2BD each.Clean condition inside. Great investment!Lowered $7,500 ~ Priced to sell at $182,500!

�� NEW 915 4th Street - 3 BD, 1 BA. Quiet loca-tion with a view. $169,000

�� 4097 County Road 6 - 3 BD, 2 BA home on 10acres overlooking the Little Beaver Valley.Priced to Sell - $150,000

�� 959 Park Avenue - 2 BD / 1 BA home withbeautiful hardwood floors, fireplace and char-acter. Large lot with mature shade trees.$119,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY�� Nice 19 Unit Apartment building and 17 stor-

age units with open park area. Good invest-ment - Make an Offer! Price reduced to$1,600,000

�� Black Nugget Motel in Craig - 20 rooms,excellent condition. Reduced to $1,100,000

�� 100 Mesa Drive Turnkey Bed & Breakfastnestled on 5.5 lush acres. $778,990.

�� NEW 789 8th Street ~ Rambullinn Bed &Breakfast - Immaculate property with two busi-ness opportunities. Over 3,800 Sq. Ft. plusseperate apartment, garage and storage areas.$645,000

�� 304 4th Street in downtown Meeker.Remodeled commercial building with numer-ous offices. $457,000

�� 780 Market St. - Service station and garage.Great location. $350,000

�� 178 Main St. - 3b, 1ba home or commercialproperty, good location and a good parkingarea. $199,000

�� 375 6th St last commercial lot in Meeker’sDowntown Square. $55,000

RANCHES & VACANT LAND�� 38527 Highway 13 - 35-acre ranch on the

banks of the White River. Victorian home withcorrals, barn, garage/workshop, historic cabins,hay shed and irrigated meadows with a sprin-kler system and much more. Owners mayfinance! $970,000

�� NEW 23,625 SQ.FT. Highway Commercial onMarket Street between 1st & Sulpher Creek$395,000

�� Beautiful 48 acres 5 miles south of Meeker,joins BLM. $265,000.

�� 2 Lots 1/2 block south of Market St. (Hwy. 13)going through Meeker. Zoned for multi-familyuse. Mixed zoning. $180,000 for both!

�� Cute Cabin on 5 Acres in Wilderness Estatesclose to Craig, CO. $150,000

�� NEW 182 Main St. - 1 1/2 Commercial lot locat-ed by Fairfield Center $95,000

�� 3-acre Vacant Parcel - Cross L Estates.Nice. $85,000

�� Vacant Lots in Sage Hills Subdivision from$57,500 to $59,000

�� Lots Sanderson Hills Re-subdivision. From $57,000.

�� One of the most beautiful and largest lots inSage Hills with panoramic views & quiet loca-tion. $55,000.

�� 5.31 Acres in Cross L Estates electricity andwater. Price Reduced to $49,000

Onea J. Miller Broker Suzan Pelloni Associate [email protected] [email protected]

• www.westernexposures.com •

1033 W Market St.Meeker, Colo..

81641

997700--887788--55887777

Suzan Pelloni Associate [email protected]

• www.westernexposures.com •

1033 W Market St.Meeker, Colo..

81641

997700--887788--55887777

•• 375 6th Street ••

Last undeveloped commercial lot inMeeker's historic downtown square.

$55,00025'x150' Square Feet • Zero Set Backs

Adjoining the US Post Office

Mose McPhail970-878-4314 • 970-878-4319 [email protected]

WHITE RIVERRealtyIn today’s real estate market, you can’t afford to be wrong.Visit my Web site for listings. www.wrrmeeker.com

REDUCED TO $179,000!763 12th Street ~ The Fixer Upper you have been looking for!

1,800 Sq. Ft.... Call for Details!

BROOKS REALTY Laurie J. BrooksOwner/Broker

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

33553 Hwy. 64Rangely, Colo.

4 BD, 2 Ba ranch home, New Furnaceand central AC, detached garage andnumerous outbuilding, round pen,

214 acres, with river on both sides ofproperty. Senior water rights to WhiteRiver, good domestic well, 15 milesfrom Rangely. Big Game Unit 21.

�� 1376 Juniper Rd. NEW LISTING: 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on two lots withawsome 3-car garage, east facing deck for evening BBQs. Exterior stucco, roof andgarage all 3 years old. 1,232 SF on both levels. $290,000

�� 5 acre commerical property with highway frontage, Great location, Intersection of Hwy 13 & County Rd 8. $225,000.

$950,000

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:

226 Morrison Avenue $193,700.003 BR, 2 bath home, pellet stove, large mastersuite. Sprinkler system, fenced yard, heatedshop. Close to park and schools.

317-319 South Sunset Ave. $178,500.00Cute Duplex in great shape, hardwood floors,2 BR, 1 bath in each side plus garage. Lo-cated on large lot at end of street. Appliancesincluded.

150 Darius Avenue $140,000.00Nice tri-level home with over 1300 sf. 3BR 13/4 bath, great backyard view. Newer carpet.

203 Cottonwood Drive $110.000.00Ranch style home over basement, approxi-mately 1,500 sf total. 2 BR 1 bath upstairs,fenced yards and single car garage.

218 S. White Avenue $101,000.00Great Investment Property!! Duplex with 2 BR,1 bath each side, total of 1,400 sf. Includes allkitchen appliances.

9720 County Road 2 $98,000.00Down river on 9 acres, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bathmanufactured home with great views!

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY:303 West Main Street $500.000.00*REDUCED* Established service companywith over 10,000 sf in office and buildingspace. Large fenced lot. Price includes busi-ness, building, fixtures, equipment and vehi-cles.

820/826 E. Main Street $197,000.00*REDUCED* Historic building with large lots.Included building has over 2,700 sf and totalland size is 1.2 acres. Will divide if needed.New roof, good location.

615 East Main Street $75,000.00Completely renovated 3,000 sf building, withendless possibilities! All new electrical andplumbing.

VACANT LAND:1381 La Mesa Circle Lot 37 $45,000.00Large lot on the outer rim of LaMesa Subdivi-sion with 11,000 sf.

Ridges Subdivision $32,000/eaThree lots located in the Ridges Subdivision,almost 2/3 acre each. Call for more informa-tion.

Dinosaur Lots $29,500.0020 lots in Dinosaur near Highway 40, almost1 acre total.

Pollard Annex SD $15,000.00One acre west of town near the MiddleSchool. Rural Zoning.

Lots in Blue Mountain $6,500.00One lot and a half located in Gadd subdivision5,625 sq ft. Call for more information.

Ridgeview Subdivision Various — Largelots above La Mesa Subdivision. Ready tobuild. Only four left!

Rio Blanco Realty, Inc.Beth Hairston, Broker • Kris Denny, Office Manager

101 E. Main St. • Rangely

970-675-2251

For pictures of these properties andmore check out our Web site

www.rioblancorealty.com

1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107Meeker, CO 81641

970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780

Steve Wix – Realtor & Owner • Andrea Thiessen – RealtorSee property pictures and descriptions at: www.backcountryrealty.com

*Lot 13 Cross L Estates- 5 irrigated acres, great location. Underground utilities are in. $100,000.*Lot 14 Ute Terrace Subdivision- 5.5 acre lot just east of town. Spectacular views, town water. $85,000.*Ridge Estates- New home sites 1 mi S. of town. 2 to 9 acre lots. Water, views. Call for prices & map.*45 Acres in Little Beaver Estates, Lot 16. Borders DOW Oak Ridge hunting land. $100,000.*35 Acres in Little Beaver Estates, Lot 6. Great home sites with awesome views. $99,900.*109 Market St- 3+ lots, 157.5 ft on Market, 150 ft on 1st St. Excellent Commercial location. $275,000.*Two large adjacent lots in Sage Hills, 11,000+ sq ft each. Great views. $79,900 for both lots.*50 Acres 15 miles south of Meeker, west of Hwy 13. Great homesites and views. Reduced to $80,000.*1187 Park Ave- 2 corner lots, zoned for multi-family, lots of trees. Reduced to $100,000.*100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00.*Building Lots in Sanderson Hills - 5 blocks, 38 lots, off of Sulphur Creek Rd. Reduced $62,000. per lot.

RAW LAND & HOMESITES …

*NEW 664 CR 32- 1,393 Acre ranch 6 miles west of Meeker. 2 houses, grazing and hunting. $1,900,000.*33790 Highway 13- 10 acres, beautiful 2 story log home + basement/garage, & shop. $325,000.*7400 CR 7- 6.8 acres. Beautiful single level 2,693 sq ft home. Top quality. Trees & views. $499,000.*301 Meath Dr- 35 acres 7.5 miles east of town. 1,994 sq ft home, new in 2007, 3 BR, 2 BA. $350,000.*615 Shaman Trail- newer home on 8.8 acres near schools. 3,654 sq ft + 3 car garage. $525,000.*39087 Hwy 13- Retail. 2 acres, 2 miles west of town. 1,600 sq ft finished metal building. $225,000.*40 Acres up South Fork- Lots of trees, water, 4 BR, 2 BA lodge, Nat. Forest access, HUNTING. $585,000.* 339 Love Lane- New custom 2 story home on 3.5 acres. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2,741 sq ft. $435,000.*39050 Hwy 13- 186 Acres 1 mi west of town. 3 BR, 2 BA home. Hunting, views. Reduced to $290,000.*13051 CR 8- 52 Acres, 14 miles up river, 2 living quarters buildings, garage, hunting. $485,000.*13247 CR 8- 5 Ac Horse Property. Big house, garage, big shop, hay/tack shed, loafing sheds. $434,900.

RANCHES & RURAL RESIDENTIAL …

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

E-mail: [email protected]

*NEW 870 4th St.-3 BR, 1.75 BA remodeled home on lg lot. Carport, fenced yard. $199,000.*290 4th St- 4 BR, 2.5 BA home on corner lot near downtown. Commercial or residential. $390,000.*910- 9th St- 2 BR, 2 BA home, basement, garage, covered deck, trees, views. $185,000.*1040 Garfield- Remodeled 3 BR, 1.5 BA home. Fenced yard, sheds, garage. $185,000.*1330 Sage Ridge Rd- Beautiful custom log home on 2 large lots. Awesome views. Reduced to $377,000.*1082 Pinyon- Corner lot, 3 BR, 2 BA home, big garage, fenced yard, great views. Reduced to $185,000*117 6th St- Duplex on the corner of 6th & Water. Newly remodeled, fenced yard. $187,000.Make an offer.*860 10th St- 5 BR, 2 BA bi-level home in north central Meeker. Great condition. $269,000.*353 Park Ave.- 3 BR, 2 BA single level home, near downtown. Fenced back yard. $195,000. For Rent.*1453 Mtn View Rd- New 3 BR, 2 BA, 2,029 sq ft, one level home. Big garage, views. $395,000.*1450 Mtn View Rd- Beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 BA home in Sage Hills. Awesome views. Reduced to $264,400.*170 Water St- 2 big lots in SE Meeker, nice 4 BR, 2 BA, single level home. Reduced to $180,000.*970 6th St- 3 lots on north edge of town, 2 houses – 1 big, 1 small. Private location. Reduced to $160,000*643 12th St.- Bi-level home in west Meeker. 4 BR, 2 BA, fenced back yard. $160,000. Make an offer.

HOMES IN MEEKER …

*290 4th St - Commercial, offices, bank, or home, on corner lot near downtown. $390,000.*39087 Hwy 13 - Retail. 2 acres, 2 miles west of town. 1,600 sq ft finished metal building. $225,000.*The Best Businesses in Meeker! Gofer Foods and White River Convenience Stores - thriving busi-nesses, ideal locations on Market St. $1,600,000. for both stores, includes real estate.*109 Market St - 3+ lots, 157.5 ft on Market, 150 ft on 1st St. Excellent Commercial location. $275,000.

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT …

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

Documents

SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 R I O B … · RIOBLANCOHERALDTIMES NEWS 3A Thursday,April1,2010 WATT’SRANCHMARKET 970.878.5868 271E.MARKET MEEKER,COLORADO Open seven