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Volume 127, Number 47 � June 28, 2012 � theheraldtimes.com

Rangely fire chiefAndy Shaffer andMeeker fire chiefSteve Allen announcedthat because of cur-rent and forecastedhot and dry weatherconditions both depart-ments have canceledthe annual Fourth ofJuly fireworks displaysand asked that noone use fireworksin the county.

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By BOBBY [email protected]

RBC I Rio Blanco County elected twonew county commissioners in the 2012Republican primary election. Jeff Eskelsondefeated incumbent Kai Turner and Jon D.Hill defeated Chris Brasfield to fill the seatvacated by Ken Parsons. The two new com-missioners will be seated in January 2013.

“It’s been a very humbling experience,”Eskelson said of the election by phone lateTuesday night after the unofficial results wereposted. “I look forward to the challenges and

I’m thankful to the people who supported me.There is a lot to do and I have a lot to learn.”

Hill is ready to go to work also.“Thank you,” Hill wanted to tell voters. “I

am going to sit down one on one with the cur-rent commissioners, the county departmentheads, both cities, and the business communi-ty. I feel a serious obligation to the voters,with the support I have had.”

Rio Blanco County Clerk and RecorderNancy Amick said the turnout was downslightly from 2010 but “went extremelysmoothly.” Amick said 62 percent of theactive voters cast votes in 2012, compared to

71 percent (1742) cast in 2010.“We had three candidates for county com-

missioner and three candidates for countycoroner in 2010, so there was a lot of interest,”Amick said. “In 2008, only 38 percent of theactive voters cast votes.”

According to the unofficial results fromRio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder office,available on RBC’s website (www.co.rio-blanco.co.us) 2,490 ballots were mailed and1,537 or 62 percent of them were cast.Eskelson received 830 votes (54 percent)compared to Turner’s 664 (43 percent).

Hill earned 931 votes (61 percent) and

will take Parsons’ seat after garnering 420more than Christine Brasfield, who earned511.

The race for the Colorado Senate inDistrict 8 was hotly contested with state rep-resentative Randy Baumgardner, whosename appeared at the top of the ballot, earned763 Rio Blanco County votes, while incum-bent Jean White received 681. It has beenreported by the Denver Post thatBaumgardner won the Republican primaryfor District 8 and will face Democratic can-didate Emily Tracy in the November generalelection.

Eskelson, Hill win commissioner seats

By HALLIE BLUNTSpecial to the Herald Times

RANGELY I Few people canclaim they still live in the same placethey were born, particularly after 78years. Jim Steele lives on FoundationCreek, up Douglas Creek, where hisparents homesteaded 90 years ago.

Jim was born in 1934 on the fam-ily homestead ranch. He had six sis-ters and one brother. His parents,Milton and Doris Steele, came fromWyoming via wagon in the early1920s seeking a better life. Timeswere tough and the opportunity forfree land and a chance for successlured people to the area, but only thetoughest could handle the way of lifeand the effects of the Depression.People were forced to leave their landfor next to nothing, and the Steelesenlarged their original land from 160acres to 600 acres. The price on landthen was 25 cents an acre. The landremains in its entirety in the family.

The story goes that when Jim’sparents first arrived near their home-stead, the road was washed out andhis father went to work for the coun-ty fixing it right away. Jim attendedschool in a rural school at the mouthofWilt Canyon for his first two years,his mother taught him and three ofhis sisters at home for four years dur-

ing the war and he started attendingschool in Rangely when he was in thefifth grade. The family had a house intown during their school years andwhen the oil boom hit Rangely, Jim’smother taught for the schools.

He played four years of footballand anyone who remembers himplaying remembers the competitive,tough grit with which he played.

“I enjoyed being in town duringsports but come summer I was readyto be back on the ranch,“ he said. Hegraduated from high school in 1952and went into the United States Armyin 1953. He served for three yearsand returned home. He lived inBonanza for approximately a year in1963, beyond that he has remainedwhere he began, on the ranch upDouglas Creek.

Jim remembers the first rodeosever held in Rangely, in fact he rodehis horse 35 miles to participate inthe events.

“I tried to rope, and after theservice I rode saddle broncs and abull or two.” His brother Bill, sev-eral years his elder, also rode saddlebroncs and qualified for the finalsin Madison Square Garden. Thecompetitors in the saddle broncevent were known for their tough-ness and the Steele boys fit themold. A sport prided on true cow-

boy tradition:the type that hadto ride to therodeos to ride inthe rodeos.

When askedwhat haschanged themost in Rangely,Jim said, “Theroads that havebeen built.” All

the roads were dirt in the earlyyears and weather conditions couldmake them very difficult at times.He also talked about the oil boomand the activity it brought to town.Anyone who remembers that timeremembers the influx of people, thelack of housing, and the lights ofthe oil rigs.

Currently Jim runs about 70 headof cattle on his ranch and a permit.He is content living where he wasborn. There is truly something sointriguing about the concept of fin-ishing where you started. The perse-verance, consistency and toughness ittook for a family to endure 90 yearson a ranch 35 miles from town isamazing. These are the stories thatmake our small communities so spe-cial, and Jim is another example of aremarkable life, yet so modest abouthis story.

Lifelong home for Jim Steele

Special to the Herald Times

RBC I Extreme fire conditionsin northwestern Colorado haveprompted the Northwest ColoradoFire Management Unit to increasefire restrictions to the “Stage II” levelfor all BLM lands in the Little Snake,Kremmling and White River fieldoffices beginning Friday, June 22.

Stage II fire restrictions prohib-it:

� Building, maintaining, attend-ing or using a fire or campfire, char-coal grill, coal, wood burning stoveor sheepherders stove, including indeveloped camping and picnicgrounds. Devices using pressurizedliquid or gas are exempted;

� Smoking, except within anenclosed vehicle, trailer, building ortent;

� Using an explosive requiringfuse or blasting caps, fireworks, rock-ets, exploding targets and tracers orincendiary ammunition;

� Operating a chainsaw without

an approved spark arrestor, and with-out a chemical pressurized fire extin-guisher and a round-point shovelwith an overall length of at least 35inches that is readily available foruse;

� Welding, or operating an acety-lene or other torch with open flameexcept with a current permit, contractor letter of authorization.

The use of fireworks, flares orother incendiary devices is alwaysprohibited on federal lands.

Fire restrictions are based on thespecific conditions on the ground.The moisture readings in vegetationin northwestern Colorado are drierthan they have been in the pastdecade, and the “Energy ReleaseComponent” – which measures howhot a fire would burn – are as high asthey’ve been in the past decade.

The BLM Colorado River Valleyand Grand Junction field offices,along with the White River NationalForest, are also entering Stage IIrestrictions beginning Friday.

Restrictions upped to Stage IIStage II FireRestrictionsRBC I The Rio Blanco

Commissioners placed StageII Fire Restrictions in place inall of Rio Blanco County toinclude private property as ofMonday, June 25. The restric-tions include the following:

� The only open fire is aliquid gas grill such as apropane barbecue grill.

� No burning is allowedto include trash, fence rows,ditches, fields or any otherplace on private property.

� No fireworks of anykind are allowed, even if theydo not leave the ground.

By HEATHER ZADRASpecial to the Herald Times

RANGELY I Over the last year,Rangely residents have watched ElksPark undergo a facelift, from newrestrooms and dugouts to a custom-made entrance sign and a larger pavil-ion.

Now that summer is here, theWestern Rio Blanco MetropolitanRecreation and Park District(WRBM) believes it’s time to cele-brate those improvements.

“The park’s been done for awhile,but we didn’t want to host an eventwhen it was cold,” director of aquat-ics Camilla Kennedy said. “We want-ed to get something going over theFourth of July weekend and make itkind of an annual event.”

That event is being touted as theGrand Re-Opening of Elks Park onSaturday, July 7. Free inflatable playstructures open for kids at 10 a.m.,followed by a grand re-opening cere-mony at 12:30 p.m. at the main pavil-ion. A “Surf-n-Turf” lunch of steakand shrimp, or a hot dog lunch, willbe served for $25 or $5, respectively(note: lunch tickets need to be pur-chased by June 29 at the RecreationCenter). Afternoon events include arib cook-off at 2:30 p.m., with a salsa

contest at 5 p.m. and rib tasting andjudging at 6 p.m.

Elks Park grand re-opening

HEATHER ZADRA

With new pavilions, restrooms, concession stand, scoreboards and more, Elks Park is celebrating with agrand re-opening, family fun day planned for July 7. Tickets for the Surf-n-Turf lunch must be purchasedby Friday June 29 or you can pick up a $5 hotdog meal July 7.

� SeeELKS PARK, Page 3A

RBC CommissionerElection Results

2,490 ballots issued1,532 Total votes cast-62% of total issued

County Commissioner District 2Jon D. Hill 931Christine Brasfield 511

County Commissioner District 3Jeff Eskelson 830Kai M. Turner 664

State Senate District 8Randy L. Baumgardner 763Jean White 681

Jim Steele


MEEKER I Due to low flows inthe White River, Colorado Parks andWildlife managers are requestingthat anglers fish only during thecooler, early morning hours, or tolook for alternative fishing locationsthat are not as significantly affectedby the current climate conditions.

An official, voluntary closurelike the one implemented on theYampa River in Steamboat Springslast week is not currently planned forthe White River. Wildlife managers

hope to avoid an official closure byasking for voluntary cooperationfrom local anglers.

“The current situation is verystressful for fish,” said Bill deVergie, Area Wildlife Manager inMeeker. “We ask the public to helpus protect this fishery by honoringour request and avoid it during thehottest part of the day, or perhapsfind a cooler, higher-altitude fishery.”

Wildlife officials have observedwater temperatures approaching dan-gerous levels for cold-water fish inthe White River during the early

afternoon and evening. Althoughwater temperatures dip into the 50sovernight, the high daytime tempera-tures are a source of concern. Underthese stressful conditions, hookedfish may experience mortality even ifreleased quickly back into the water.

It could take several years for anaffected fishery to fully recover if asignificant number of fish die due tothe drought-like conditions. Likemany rivers and streams in westernColorado, the White River offersworld-class fishing and attracts thou-sands of anglers each year, providing

a source of income to hotels, outfit-ters and many other local businessesthat depend on outdoor recreation.

“Because of the importance ofthe river to our community, webelieve that most anglers will coop-erate,” said de Vergie. “As soon aswe see a shift in the weather pattern,people will once again enjoy thegreat fishing in the White River.” Formore information about fishing inplaces not affected by low flows,please visit:wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/Pages/Fishing.aspx.

RIO BLANCOHERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 20122A � COMMUNITY

Meeker Pageant seeking participantsMEEKER | Meeker Pageant director Laurie Zellers is seeking

participants for the July 4th Meeker Pageant production. This spec-tacular annual event has been presented each year for more than 70years. Players are needed for various characters and technical pro-duction support staff. If you are interested and available, pleasecontact Laurie Zellers at 878-0554 or email [email protected].

Grand re-opening of Elks Park July 7RANGELY | The grand re-opening of Elks Park will be celebrat-

ed July 7 and tickets for the Surf-N-Turf lunch are on sale until June29. Call Camilla Kennedy at 675-8211 for tickets and to sign up forthe Salsa contest and Rib Cook Off.

The Smokin’ BBQ Showdown July 5MEEKER | The Smokin’ BBQ Showdown will be held Thursday,

July 5 on the courthouse lawn. Categories include: Pork Ribs, babyback or spare ribs; Chicken; Backyard BBQ (everything else). Cashprizes will be awarded in each category. Registrations and moreinformation can be picked up at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce,710 Main St. 970-878-5510. To guarantee a space, register by June28, 5pm.

CNCC watercolor art show todayMEEKER | The opening reception for the CNCC watercolor art

show will be held June 28, starting at 5 p.m., at Wendll’s WondrousThings, hosted by CNCC community education instructor JohnKobald. Kobald’s students’ art projects from the spring semester willbe on display for the month of July.

Contributions to Veterans MemorialMEEKER | Contributions to the proposed County Veterans

Memorial can be sent to: VFW POST 5843, Rio Blanco CountyMemorial Fund, Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St., Meeker, Colo.,81641

VFW Fourth ofJuly activitiesMEEKER | The Meeker VFW Post 5843 will be marching in this

year’s Fourth of July parade and would like to invite all veterans tomarch with us. Additionally the Meeker VFW Post 5843 and theLadies Auxiliary Post 5843 will have an awning set up and will haveflags and poppies. Donations will go towards the Rio Blanco CountyWar Memorial. The Scouts will be performing a flag burning ceremo-ny on the Fourth of July as well. We encourage everyone to comeout and attend.

“Troubled Trails” book signing July 4MEEKER | Robert Silbernagel, the editorial page editor of The

Daily Sentinel in Grand Junction and the author of “Troubled Trails:The Meeker Affair and the Expulsion of Utes from Colorado,” will beat Wendll’s Wondrous Things July 4. He spent four years research-ing and writing the book, including traveling extensive portions of thetrails the Utes used following the battle at Milk Creek and the killingsat the White River Indian Agency on Sept. 29, 1879.

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ECONOMICS 101 ...

BOBBY GUTIERREZ

A group of more than a dozen Meeker business “stakeholders” gathered at Kilowatt Korner for a one hour class,Economic Development 101, presented by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Kari Linker from theGovernor’s office of economic development for the State of Colorado. The group developed the following as a missionstatement: The purpose of the Economic Development stakeholders group is to foster, encourage responsible eco-nomic development activities that result in creation and retention of jobs, increased tax base and an improved sus-tainability and quality of life for the citizens of the town of Meeker with support from Rio Blanco County and the Stateof Colorado. The group plans to work on a community inventory to find out what businesses are here, why they arehere and what keeps them from expanding.

MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Evie Chambers isthis week’s “home of” honoree. Evie moved here in 1996 withher family.

Evie is a licensed insurance agency team member for theKevin Amack State Farm Insurance Agency in Meeker andRangely. Evie formerly owned and operated The Brick HouseBed & Breakfast in Meeker. She also worked as a cook at theMeeker Cafe for a while.

Evie is known for her fabulous cakes and wedding cakes. “Istarted with City Market when I was 22. I had on-the-job trainingas a baker and cake decorator. I traveled and trained bakersand cake decorators for City Market for a lot of years,” Evieexplained.

Evie has two grown sons. Her son Bobby Griffin is a con-struction worker. Bobby and his daughter Delayne live in GrandJunction. Her other son Garrett Griffin is a pre-med student atthe University of Colorado in Boulder.

Evie’s only sibling is her sister Cindy Foster. Cindy, her hus-band Pete Barcelone and son Jeff live in Colorado Springs.Evie’s “favorite” aunt Erika Noland lives in Clyde, N.C.

“I love horseback riding through the woods, cross countryskiing and spending time with my family and friends,” Evie said.

I like the beautiful scenery here, my friends, my beautifulhome and great neighbors. Meeker is a wonderful place to live,”Evie added.

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Mark and Beverly Byers are pleased to announce themarriage of their daughter Rachel Anne to Jared Jamesson of Dwaine and Debbie Lee on July 7, 2012, in theLDS Winter Quarter’s Temple in Omaha, Neb.

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RBC’s auditlooks good

by Lee LightSpecial to the Herald Times

MEEKER I Auditor PaulMiller gave the Rio Blanco Boardof Commissioners a glowingreport at their June 25 meeting.

“You guys do a great job,”said Miller. He added that thecounty’s budget is balanced andthe board passed the complimentto budget director Chris Singleton,saying she has done a wonderfuljob.

In other business bids wereopened for the county’s 2012bridge maintenance project withan engineer’s estimate of$197,722. There were three bidsreceived by the board: G.A.Western Construction Company’sbid was $192,082, Colorado WestContracting bid $249,715, andMueller Construction Servicesbrought in the low bid of$117,711.

Bids were also opened for theconstruction of an emergencyradio tower. The three bids were$430,810, $482,452 and the lowbid of $399,454 from PilanderConstruction Company.

After their lunch break, theboard held a lengthy discussionregarding the Weiss Manor subdi-vision which required special zon-ing of the 20 foot fire break radiusaround proposed houses as wellas existing structures to allow atree within the fire break. It wasnoted a tree can be within the 20foot clearance as long as thetree’s crown is outside. The boardapproved the request.

Following a short discussion itwas decided fire protection sprin-klers will be required for all struc-tures of 3,600 square feet ormore.

NEWS � 3ARIO BLANCOHERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 2012

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PI KAPPAPHI ...A team of cyclists participatingin the 25th Journey of Hope,arrived at the Dinosaur BaptistChurch after a 90 mile ride fromDuchesne, Utah and exploredDinosaur National Park after din-ner. The Journey of Hope is aprogram of Push America, thenational philanthropy of PiKappa Phi Fraternity, which rais-es funds and awareness for peo-ple with disabilities.

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DINOSAUR I A team ofcyclists participating in the 25thJourney of Hope, presented by KRGCapital, arrived in Craig Thursday,June 21 as part of a nine-week,4,000-mile cycling event across thecountry to raise funds and awarenessfor people with disabilities.

The team arrived at the DinosaurBaptist Church after a 90 mile ridefrom Duchesne, Utah. That evening,dinner was provided by the church.The team explored DinosaurNational Park that evening.

The Journey of Hope is a pro-gram of Push America, the nationalphilanthropy of Pi Kappa PhiFraternity, which raises funds andawareness for people with disabili-ties. The Journey of Hope team con-sists of men from Pi Kappa Phi chap-ters across the country. The team willcycle an average of 75 miles per day,beginning in Seattle and ending inWashington, D.C. on August 5.

For the team, the real journey willnot be on a bike, but spending timewith the people for whom they areriding. The Journey of Hope teammembers will spend every afternoonwith people with disabilities in manydifferent community events andactivities called friendship visits.These men are striving for communi-

ty inclusion of people with disabili-ties and are helping to break the bar-riers of society that keep people of allabilities from living life to the fullest.

This year marks Push America’s35th anniversary and Journey ofHope’s 25th. The organization wasfounded in 1977 with the hope ofcommitting its members to enhancethe lives of people with disabilities.With the combined efforts of spon-sors and individual team members,this year’s Journey of Hope will raisemore than $500,000 on behalf of peo-ple with disabilities. Push Americaand Pi Kappa Phi have raised over$15 million to date and continue to beon the cutting edge of the disabilitymovement.

For more information about thisevent or more on Push America’ssummer programs, please contactPaul Willar at 704-504-2400 ext. 159or log on to www.pushamerica.org

Fraternity team cycling for people with disabilities

Other spruce-ups at the park includenew score boxes, scoreboards and fenc-ing at the softball fields; a combinationconcessions/storage/ restroom buildingnext to the fields; and the park’s newestaddition, an electronic play systemcalled NEOS that offers physicallyinteractive games from musical creationto bubble-blasting to hockey.

WRBM Executive Director TimWebber says that although the districtbudgeted for these projects, extra handsand help were a major factor in theircompletion.

“We’ve had a lot of in-kind work

and a $3,500 donation from Moon Laketo get these projects done,” Webbersaid. “There was also a lot of donatedlabor from W.C. Striegel. Tim Spachand Able Construction have been great.We’re also thankful to Bill Laster andBilly Estes with WRBM for all theirhelp.”

Projects in the district’s five-yearplan include a splash park to be built onthe pool patio and a dome-like structurethat could house a walking track andbasketball courts.

For more information about theGrand Re-Opening, contact Kennedy at675-8211.

ELKS PARK: Re-opened� Continued fromPage 1A

RIO BLANCO BOCES &MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

would like to THANK theWhite River Electric Associationfor their generous donation to helpmeet our technology needs for our

special education students.Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

For the team, the realjourney will not be on abike, but spending timewith the people forwhom they are riding.

By LEE LIGHTSpecial to the Herald Times

RBC I Kate Nowak, executivedirector of Yampa Valley DataPartners in Craig, presented a lay-out for a possible second recyclingcenter to be located in Rangely.

According to Nowak, having asecond center could raise RioBlanco County’s revenue. Nowaksuggested the Rangely recycledmaterials could be sent to Meekerand passed on to a larger center in

Grand Junction where they could besold for as little as $20 a ton and asmuch as $90 a ton.

At $90 a ton, a semi truck whichwould accommodate 20 tons ofmaterial and cost about $600, couldrender a profit of $1,200.

An interest in recycling wasshown by a recent survey of 386people in Rio Blanco County. Thesurvey, conducted by Yampa ValleyData Partners, showed 61.4 percent(237 people) would definitely recy-cle if it was convenient, 15.8 per-

cent (61 people) would likely recy-cle if it was convenient, 2.1 percent(8 people) were not sure, 1.8 per-cent (7 people) would likely notrecycle, and 18.9 percent (73 peo-ple) have no plans to begin recy-cling.

As in Meeker, recycle binswould be provided in Rangely forthe convenience of residents in thearea.

According to Nowak, there isfunding available for the secondrecycling center through the RioBlanco County Department ofHealth and Environment.

Thank you veteransDear Editor:

As everyone knows from the col-umn in last week’s letter to the edi-tor, Meeker had some very specialguests in our town. The WoundedWarriors cycled from Rangely toMeeker and stayed overnight inMeeker. They rode in on Sunday,which was Father’s Day. Now thisgroup is riding from “Sea 2 ShiningSea,” starting in California and end-ing in Virginia. They are a cyclingteam raising money for the team.

I would personally like to thankeveryone who made it possible fromthe Ladies Auxiliary to Meeker VFWPost 5843. I know this was a specialday for dads. Some of the riderswere fathers, too! And they werevery appreciative to those who madeit possible for them to have a potluckdinner at Mountain Valley Bank’scommunity room. Without these peo-ple in our wonderful community, wewould have not successfully pulledoff a great dinner and a breakfast thenext morning for this group!

A big thank you to: White RiverInn, Watt’s Ranch Market, LDGrove, Denise Pierce, Zina Eliasen,Alicia Watt, Harry Watt, BobbyGutierrez, Patricia Merrifield and hertwo children, Diane Rupert, Arlene

Estes, Mickey Tucker, Patti andDennis Terp , Vicki Crawford #2,Stacey Gould, Tricia Rupp, Tom andJeannie Kilduff, Mike Gould, Men’sVFW Post 5843, Ladies Auxiliary toMeeker VFW Post 5843, MountainValley Bank and the Meeker UnitedMethodist Church. The last twothanks go to two very special boyswho helped tremendously and wereoverheard saying they were honoredto be serving “real soldiers.” Theirmothers can be very proud of thesetwo!

Thank you, Kesston Hobbs andJeffery Cole! And thank you to thosewhom I might have left out!

Sincerely,Kim Gould

Ladies Auxiliary, Treasurer

Hello from AppleValleyDear Editor:

Hello Meeker fromApple Valley,Calif. My wife and I just celebratedour 60th anniversary and we will becoming back to Meeker for a visitnext month to visit my sister LoisRichardson and brother-in-lawWilbur.

Lester RichardsonApple Valley, Calif.

Birthday carddeliveredDear Editor:

You may remember me; I’m theLittle Birthday Card that got lostseveral months back.

I just wanted you to know that Ifinally made it to my destination towish my friend a happy birthday!After seven long months of hangingout in Georgia for quite some time Iwas released and sent back to GrandJunction. Sometime during my tripmy return address label that I hadsticking on the back of the envelopewas peeled off and placed in theupper left hand corner... Rememberthat is where it is supposed to beWith the ‘?’ still on the address forthe box number, I was placed in myfriend’s box and I finally got to wishher a happy birthday!

It was a long, exhausting trip,but I was happy to get to my Meekerdestination. Just thought I shouldbring you up to date since last youknew, I was lost.

Next time I’ll tell my sender touse her electric “go cart” and handdeliver it — it would probably befaster!

Beverly ShawMeeker

Parade inviteDear Editor:

I would like to invite anyone thatwent to the elementary schoollibrary in the last 20 years to walk

with us in the Fourth of July parade.We will walk behind the bookmobile. You may dress up as yourfavorite book character. Each personwill be given a flag and a book tocarry. Parents, you may pick up yourchildren at the south side of the oldelementary school. We will keepthem there until you come pick themup. We will be at the end of theparade so you can join in as wecome by if you wish. Just for oldtimes sake. Call 878-4866 for moreinformation. Leave a message and Iwill get back to you.

See you there!Kay Bivens

Meeker

GPS servicescontractedDear Editor:

Rio Blanco County has contractedwith Visual Lease Services to GPSand map all oil and gas wells, com-pressor stations, gas plants, pipelinesand lease roads in the county.Inspections will begin July 16 andwill last approximately one week.

Rio Blanco County would appre-ciate the cooperation of all landown-ers and oil and gas companies duringthis process. Please provide accessthrough gates, etc. If you have anyquestions, please contact the RioBlanco County Assessor’s office at970-878-9410.

Thank you,Renae Neilson

County Assessor

Blissful BeautyDear Editor:

Blissful Beauty would like tobring to attention that nine gift cer-tificates expire in July. If you or aloved one has a gift certificate thatexpires next month I will extend thedate on them to Aug. 10. Just becausewe will be closed for the Fourth ofJuly holiday. After that date they areexpired, no exceptions. The month ofAugust there are only two that expire,they have been extended to August31, no exceptions. Any questionsplease call 970-675-2807. Thank youand have a blessed holiday.

Blissful Beauty Salon and SpaRangely

TBD ColoradoDear Editor:

TBD Colorado recently concludedits final round of public summitsacross the state.

TBD Colorado is an extraordinaryeffort that offers every Coloradan anopportunity to analyze and prioritizehow we spend our taxpayer dollars,particularly in five areas - health, edu-cation, transportation, state budgetand state workforce.

Other states have invited thinktanks and civic leaders to analyzestate issues, but nothing has beenquite as ambitious as this nonpartisan,collaborative effort. TBD Coloradohas engaged more than 1,000Coloradans from 100 communities in40 regions across the state since April.It has hosted six public summits.

On behalf of the TBD ColoradoBoard, the nonprofit guiding thiseffort, I sincerely thank our earnestparticipants for their commitment to abetter Colorado.

In these meetings, individualswere passionate about makingColorado a better place to live. Theyrepresented a wide array of view-points and perspectives. Our intentwas not to push a Democrat orRepublican agenda, but forColoradans to create the Coloradoagenda. To do that, we encouragedgive-and-take conversation. Noteveryone needed to agree on everyissue, but to look for common groundto do what’s in the best interest for all.Our expectations were exceededwhen we learned that 42 percent ofthose who attended regional meetingssaid they significantly changed theirviews on one or more of the issues asa result of their TBD Colorado con-versations. Ninety-six percent of sum-mit participants agreed or stronglyagreed that it is important toColorado’s future success to have anenduring mechanism for non-partisandeliberation and consideration.

Although public meetings haveconcluded, Coloradans may still par-ticipate by logging ontowww.TBDColorado.org to downloadmeeting summaries and use interac-tive tools to offer comments.

A report to the General Assembly,governor and general public and willbe presented in December.

Greg MaffeiChair of TBD Colorado Board of

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4A � OPINION RIO BLANCOHERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 2012

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Dear Residents of Rangely:The Town is contracting for mosquitospraying which is scheduled during theperiod of June 23-25, 2012 weatherpermitting. The spraying will occurfrom the Golf Course to five mileswest of Rangely along the WhiteRiver. Mr. Bill Ekstrom, Rio BlancoCounty Extension Agent, has indi-cated that spraying is required forpublic health reasons. The chemicalbeing used is approved for mosquito andfly control at the maximum allowable rate list-ed on the label and applied in accordance withlabel instructions.

This notificationwill be the only notification received.We will not be able to pro-vide the exact date when the aerial spraying will occur as suitable timing and weath-er conditions are difficult to predict.

Residents who for health reasons need to know the day of spraying can becontacted by phone the day before spraying is scheduled. Town staff will beproviding this contact service as soon as we are aware of the date of spraying.Contact the Town of Rangely at your earliest convenience so your name can beadded to a list of contacts.

Thank you for your help and cooperation as the Town works toremediate a pest and health hazard within our community.

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RBC I A pair of ballot propos-als, for which signatures are current-ly being collected, would ask votersto destroy Colorado’s 160 year oldsystem of water rights, says a newissue paper published by Colorado’sfree-market think tank, theIndependence Institute.

Proposed ballot initiatives #3and #45 would “essentially confis-cate the water rights of cities, waterdistricts, farmers and ranchers bymaking them subordinate to thewhims of any Colorado citizen whocomplains to a court about theirlegal status,” says Craig Green, theIndependence Institute’s senior fel-low in water policy and author of thepaper.

The Colorado Constitution hasalways recognized water as a publicresource, but has also made it sub-ject to claims for private uses. Underthe Constitution, water rights can beclaimed for beneficial purposes suchas irrigation, domestic and city uses,among many others. Farmers andbreweries can own water rights, ascan cities.

But the two proposed initiativeswould explicitly destroy property

and contract rights in water. Theywould impose the so-called “PublicTrust Doctrine,” which according tothe proposals themselves makesgovernment control of all water inColorado “Superior to Rules andTerms of Contracts and PropertyLaw.” This would be a completereversal for water rights establishedunder Colorado’s water rights sys-tem since 1852, long before the civilwar.

“This poorly-conceived pro-posed takeover of Colorado waterrights would be the most extremeconfiscation of property in thestate’s history,” says Green.“Colorado remains the only pureappropriation state in the U.S., a tes-tament to the hard work of pioneerswho developed and used valuableproperty, as well as those who camelater. This long-standing exercise inprivate property rights developmentand protection is the cornerstone ofa beneficial market-based system ofnatural resource allocation.”

As the paper describes, thoughthe “public” owns post-statehood,unclaimed water resources accordingto the Constitution (but not pre-stateor claimed rights), private propertyrights continue to be recognized,

defended, bought and sold in activewater markets all over the state.Farmers, ranchers, cities, water dis-tricts, conservation districts, andother water users, including the Stateof Colorado itself, all benefit fromthe ownership of property rights onthe use of water. Today, even conser-vation interests like Trout Unlimited,Ducks Unlimited and the ColoradoDivision of Wildlife own and enjoythe benefits of private water rightsprotected by this system of water

law.“The current legal status and

reliability of all these water rightswould be destroyed by proposedballot initiatives #3 and #45,” warnsGreen.

The paper, titled “Don’t Ask TheState to Confiscate Water Rights” isavailable at www.i2i.org.

The Independence Institute is anon-partisan, non-profit public poli-cy research organization based inDenver, Colo.

OPINION � 5ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 2012

VI. The Judgments of God are True(Ps. 19:9b)

Our text finally declares: the judg-ments of the LORD are true andrighteous altogether. The final title ofGod’s Word in this passage is the termjudgments. The Hebrew mishpāt (mas-culine noun) indicates a binding judicialdecision that establishes a precedent, a

binding law. A powerful occurrence of this word is inPsalm 119:7, “I will praise thee with uprightness ofheart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judg-ments,” indicating that we can praise God only when wefollow the precedents set down in His Word. One of thesaddest developments in Christianity is the ignoring ofthe precedents of Scripture, doing things exactly as out-lined there. Instead, we are pragmatic and do what wethink is best using whatever methods, programs, andtechniques we deem appropriate. Such an attitude clearlyindicates that we do not believe in biblical sufficiency.

If there is one word that sums up modern society, infact, it is the word uncertainty. We live in an age of un-precedented relativism, where truth (if there is such athing) is up for grabs, is different for each person, andchanges according to circumstances.

In the verse before us, however, the Psalmist writesthat God’s Word is true. Truth is the real issue. The He-brew here (‘emeth) carries the idea of certainty and in-cludes such concepts as truth, right, and faithful.

It is extremely significant that the Septuagint trans-lates this Hebrew word as the Greek alētheia in some100 instances, including here in our text. As one Greekauthority puts it: etymologically alētheia means “non-concealment.” It thus denotes what is seen, indicated, ex-pressed, or disclosed, i.e., a thing as it really is, not as itis concealed or falsified. Alētheia is the real state of af-fairs. Perhaps the simplest way to define Truth is “theway things really are.” The fundamental concept, there-fore, is that Truth is that which is absolute, that which is

incontrovertible, irrefutable, incontestable, unarguable,and unchanging. If something is true, it’s always true andcan never be untrue, no matter what the circumstances.The absolutes of God’s Word must be our only authority.

We have all heard people say, “I am searching forTruth.” But that is rarely the case, for when most peopleare confronted with the Truth as revealed by God, theyreject it out of hand. They are not searching for Truth atall. They are looking for what is convenient, what fitstheir model for living, what makes them feel better, orwhat will justify their actions. Truth is to be found inonly one place: the Word of the Living God. It is ab-solute and incontrovertible.

What, then, is the final conclusion of believing inbiblical authority and sufficiency? We say we believe it,but do we really? Our doctrinal statements declare it, butdo we really practice it. Many insist that they stand onbiblical sufficiency, but then you look at how they runtheir church, their denomination, their Bible College, ortheir seminary. It’s then you know that something isamiss. It’s often just words we say so that we can appearorthodox. We would, therefore humbly submit the fol-lowing:

The final conclusion of believing in biblical au-thority and sufficiency is that we do that which itsays, refrain from doing what it forbids, and addnothing to it or subtract nothing from it in bothdoctrine and practice.

It’s one thing to say those words, but it’s quite an-other, indeed, to live them. And why do we say thisabout Scripture? Because: it is perfect, it is sure, it isright, it is pure, it is clean, and it is true.

You are invited to worship with us at Grace BibleChurch (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at 10:30 A.M.each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expositorypreaching of God’s Word. Please visit our website(www.TheScriptureAlone.com), where you will findmany resources for Christian growth, including mes-sages in MP3 media files.

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God’s Sufficient Word (7)By Dr. J. D. Watson

Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church

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Congratulations to Jeff Eskelson and JonHill for being elected to the RioBlanco County Board of

Commissioners. I wish both of you the best inrepresenting our county in the years to come.

Thank you to Christine Brasfield for step-ping up and becoming part of the process ourgreat country was founded on, it takes a lot ofgumption to run and yours was greatly appre-ciated.

I also want to thank my lifelong friendKai Turner for representing on the local, stateand national levels and wish him well in hisfuture endeavors.

It is my hope we will all continue to worktogether to move our county forward and we

must all step up and get involved.Several business owners recently attended

an Economic Development 101 class present-ed by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.The group came up with a mission statementto help them move forward and a direction tobegin an inventory of existing businesses andour county’s assets and begin working withlocal elected officials and special districtboards to “get on the same page.”

I came away from from the class excitedabout the potential we have and committed tohelp by using the newspaper to gather infor-mation about existing businesses, not only inMeeker but Rangely and Rio Blanco Countytoo.

I plan to make use of the phone andInternet but hope to meet all business ownersface to face to ask a few questions:

First, why did you choose Rio BlancoCounty to do business? Secondly, what keepsyou from expanding your businesses? Andlast but not least (a salesman must always aska closing question), “How can the Rio BlancoHerald Times help promote your business?”

I look forward to seeing and visiting withyou and promoting your business to our read-ers. Please feel free to call me at 970-987-

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As everyone knows, the fire danger inRio Blanco County and our state is extremelyhigh with no relief forecasted. Stage II firerestrictions have been implemented and theFourth of July fireworks displays in Meekerand Rangely have both wisely been canceled.Please be careful with fire.

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The hot and dry weather has also slowedthe flow of the White River and the ColoradoParks and Wildlife office has asked anglersnot to fish in the afternoon, as the temperature

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I hope everyone is looking forward to127th annual Range Call Celebration. Theschedule of events starts next Tuesday, July 3,with something planned for everyone’s enjoy-ment through Sunday, July 8. This is the firsttime the concert, this year featuring ShooterJennings, will be held at Ute Park west oftown. I can’t wait to hear the sound bouncingoff China Wall.

The Range Call committee has volun-teered hundreds of hours and more to comeand the best way we can support the commit-tee’s efforts is to attend the events and bringyour family!

UP AND DOWN EL RIO BLANCOA safe & enjoyable holiday


MEEKER I Students of the HolyBible know it isn’t always an easybook to interpret.

Local pastor and author Dr. J.D.Watson hopes to answer some of thosedifficult Bible questions with the pub-lication of his second book, “Truth onTough Texts.”

“Back in August 2005, our churchbegan a monthly ministry, Truth onTough Texts, a publication dedicatedto addressing Scriptures that have his-torically been debated, are particularlydifficult to understand, or have gener-ated questions among believers. Eachmonthly issue has gone out to severalhundred readers, both in hard copyand email delivery. Over the last cou-ple of years, several readers haverequested that these studies appear inbook form. Truth on Tough Texts:Expositions of Challenging Scripture

Passages is the result. Itnot only serves thosereaders as a quick refer-ence to these articles,but will also introducethese studies to alarger audience. It isthe premier bookfrom our new pub-lishing ministry:Sola ScripturaPublications,”Watson said.

Some of the“tough texts” hetackles? Was Matthias God’schoice to replace Judas (Acts 1:15–26)? What is the identity of those“sons of God” referred to in Genesis6? Are the “angels” of the sevenchurches real angels or pastors (Rev.1:20)? Is there a so-called call to min-istry (Eph. 4:11; 1 Tim. 3:1)? Is “dea-coness” a valid church office (1 Tim.3:11)? What is the “sealing” of the

Holy Spirit (Eph.1:13–14)? Is “regen-eration” absent fromthe Old Testament,being a NewTestament doctrineonly (Isa. 57:15; Eph.2:1)? What do otherterms that appear inScripture mean, such as:“fall away” (Heb. 6:4–6)“old man” (Rom. 6:6), and“new creature” (2 Cor.5:17)?

The almost 600-pagebook includes four indexes forease of reference and is avail-

able as a hard copy and in a Kindleedition.

“We hope this book will be ablessing to many,” Watson stated.

For more information, endorse-ments and ordering, visit http://www.thescripturealone.com/TOTTbook.html, or call locally 970-878-3228.

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RBC I Toni Simmons was diag-nosed with Ewing Sarcoma cancerin April 2009. She had a mass grow-ing in her hip that was making ithard to walk. The mass grew to beabout the size of a basketball whendoctors ran a test and found out itwas cancerous. She underwentchemotherapy and radiation atRocky Mountain Cancer Center inDenver, Colo. to shrink the tumor.

After receiving treatments for ayear and a half she was told she wascancer-free. During this time Tonicared for her 1-1/2 year old daugh-ter. Toni was told that she had a slimchance of having another child dueto the radiation and chemo but sheended up giving birth to her son.After giving birth Toni went in for ascan to make sure she still did nothave cancer and it had returned.

She underwent more chemo andradiation and transferred from RockyMountain Cancer Center in Denverto Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt

Lake City, Utah. There they steeredher in the right direction and helpedher to become healthy again. She hadtwice as many cells to harvest thanwere needed so that she could have ablood transfusion to gain good bloodcells and get rid of the bad ones. Tonialso had to have surgery to removethe tumor out of her hip. Doctorswere going to replace the bone butthe tumor and cancer had damagedthe surrounding area so much thatthey were unable to replace the boneso now she is missing the iliac wingof her left hip. She also had surgeryto remove part of her left lung thatthe cancer had spread to.

After the surgeries Toni had tohave blood transfusions which wasthe hardest part as she was unable tohave physical contact with her chil-dren for three weeks. Now that thetransfusions are complete and theradiation is coming to an end Tonigets to come home. She still has afew hurdles to overcome and animmune system to rebuild but she ison the mend.

Toni has fought hard for threelong years and now she will get to be

home with her family and start anew beginning.

Welcome home, Toni Simmons

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Toni Simmons still has a few hurdles to overcome and animmune system to rebuild but she is on the mend.

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NEWS � 7ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 2012

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RBC I 1. Does the Governor’s ExecutiveOrder only apply on state lands?

Answer: No. The governor’s ExecutiveOrder establishes a statewide ban on openburning. It defines open burning and sets forthexceptions. In general, local governments andfederal land management agencies may havemore restrictive requirements.

2. Does the Executive Order supersedemore restrictive local open burning bans?

Answer: No. The Executive Order specifi-cally states that it “is not intended to supersedemore comprehensive or inclusive open burningrestrictions that have been or may be estab-lished by Colorado counties, municipalitiesand/or other political subdivisions of the state.”

Administering agencies of federal landslocated within the state may also impose more

restrictive requirements to the extent per-mitted by law.

3. If a county does not have “high fire dan-ger,” can the county permit open burning?

Answer: Please see Paragraph D of theExecutive Order. An exemption to the openingburning restrictions may be granted by countysheriff if the proposed burn is deemed by saidsheriff to be safe and subject to mitigation.However, should a wildfire occur as the resultof the granting of an exemption to this order,the State of Colorado may, and likely would,deny access to state funds to pay for the costsof such a wildfire. Paragraph D is not intendedto permit county sheriffs to enact a broadexemption to the statewide fire ban, but rathergrant exceptions on a case-by-case basis. An

exemption to the opening burning restrictionsmay also be granted within federal lands by theadministering federal agency if the proposedburn is deemed by said agency to be safe andsubject to mitigation.

4. Does the Governor’s Executive Orderban both legal and illegal fireworks, or just ille-gal fireworks?

Answer: The Executive Order bans the useof fireworks. Even in times when there is noopen burning ban, Colorado law only allowscertain types of fireworks to be sold or used inthe state. These are called “permissible fire-works” and are defined by CRS 12-28-101 (8)(a). Even in times when there is no open burn-ing ban, the sale and use of fireworks may besubject to local restrictions. The use of “ille-gal” fireworks in Colorado is never allowedexcept when they are used as part of an author-ized professional fireworks display.

5. Does the Governor’s Executive Orderban the sale of fireworks?

Answer: No. The Executive Order bans theuse of fireworks. An exception is granted for

commercial, professional and municipalfireworks displays where specific writtenapproval has been granted by the sheriff of thecounty in which the fireworks display is tooccur.

6. Question: Why doesn’t the Governor banthe sale and possession of fireworks?

Answer: The sale and possession of fire-works are primarily areas of local control.Although not necessarily exclusive, C.R.S. ¤30-15-401(1)(n.7) grants counties qualifiedpower over the sale and possession of fire-works: “(1) In addition to those powers grant-

ed by sections 30-11-101 and 30-11-107 andby parts 1, 2, and 3 of this article, the board ofcounty commissioners has the power to adoptordinances for control or licensing of thosematters of purely local concern that aredescribed in the following enumerated powers:

(n.7) To prohibit or restrict the sale, use,and possession of fireworks, including permis-sible fireworks, as defined in section 12-28-101(3) and (8), C.R.S., for a period no longerthan one year within all or any part of the unin-corporated areas of the county; except thatsuch an ordinance shall not be in effectbetween May 31 and July 5 of any year unlessthe ordinance includes an express finding ofhigh fire danger, based on competent evidence,as defined in paragraph (n.5) of this subsection(1).” The Governor is confident that countieswill act in a responsible and thoughtful mannerin exercising this power.

7. Are fire pits on private property exempt-ed from the ban on open burning?

Answer: The exception for fire pits reads:“constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates

within developed camp and picnic groundsor recreation sites.” If the fire pit on privateproperty is a “constructed, permanent fire pitor fire grate” and it is not otherwise prohibitedby local authorities, it would be exempted fromthe ban.

8. Charcoal grills at private residences areexempted from the ban. Are propane and other

gas-fueled grills also exempted?Answer: Yes, unless they are otherwise

prohibited by local authorities.9. Question: Why does the ban call on

county sheriffs to act and not county commis-

sioners or fire districts?Answer: State law requires county sheriffs,

assisted by the state forester, to enforce certainprovisions including the emergency fire

ban provision exercised by the Governor here.Section 23-31-306 of the Colorado RevisedStatutes states: “The county sheriff, assisted bythe state forester, shall enforce the provisionsof this part 3 and all state forest fire laws, andsuch persons shall not be liable to civil actionfor trespass committed in the discharge of theirduties.” We are confident in our sheriffs’ abili-ty to work with other local agencies and offi-cials in carrying out this important responsibil-ity, particularly in counties where responsibili-ty over fire lies outside the sheriff’s office.

10. What charges could be filed against aperson who violates the statewide fire ban?

Answer (Provided by Michael Doughertyof the Attorney General’s Office): “I believethat two criminal laws would apply. Please see18-13-109, Firing woods or Prairie (F-6), andArson, 18-4-105 (F-4). As to 18-13-109, theGovernor’s Order imposing the statewide fireban would remove the ‘legal authority’required for an individual to set a fire on anyproperty other than his or her own.Additionally, the arson statute prohibits anindividual from setting fire to any property,including his or her own, and the Governor’sOrder puts individuals on notice that the settingof a fire could result in physical injury or build-ing damage. Therefore, starting a fire would bea violation of one or both of these criminalstatutes and the individual could be arrested.Between those two statutes, I believe the fireban can be effectively enforced.”

Frequently asked questions about burn ban

By MELINDA MYERSSpecial to the Herald Times

RBC I Summer has arrived andfor many gardeners that means heat,drought and watering bans. This canbe hard on gardeners as well as theirlandscapes. The good news is thatthere are ways to help plants thrivedespite these seasonal challenges.Adjusting landscape care accordinglyduring the summer months can notonly provide relief for lawns and gar-dens, but also for the gardener. Hereare some low maintenance eco-friend-ly ways gardeners can keep their land-

scapes looking their best throughoutthe summer months, while beating theheat:

Water plants thoroughly to pro-mote deep drought- and pest-resistantroots. Wait until the top few inches ofsoil are crumbly and moist or foot-prints remain in the lawn beforewatering again.

Avoid light, frequent watering thatencourages shallow roots. Shallowroots are less able to tolerate droughtand more susceptible to disease andinsect problems.

Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer ofshredded leaves, evergreen needles or

shredded bark mulch over the soil ingarden beds and around trees andshrubs. Mulching conserves moisture,keeps roots cool and moist, and sup-presses weeds.

Mow lawns high. Taller grass pro-duces deeper roots that are moredrought-tolerant. A deeply rootedlawn is also more resistant to insects,disease and other environmentalstresses.

Always mow lawns often enough,so you remove less than one third thetotal leaf surface. Leave the grassclippings on the lawn. They add nitro-gen, organic matter and moisture to

the soil.Use a low nitrogen slow release

fertilizer, like Milorganite, to give gar-dens and lawns a nutrient boost. Thisorganic nitrogen fertilizer remains inthe soil until the growing conditionsare right for the plant.

Remove weeds from garden bedsand borders as soon as they appear.These “plants out of place” steal waterand nutrients from your desirable gar-den plants. Plus, they can harborinsects and diseases that are harmfulto your garden plants.

And don’t forget to take care ofyourself while caring for your land-

scape during the heat of summer.Drink lots of liquid, use sunscreen,and work during the cooler morningand evening hours.

Then when the gardening tasks aredone for the day, grab a glass oflemonade, take a seat in the shade andenjoy the beauty of your handiwork.

Nationally known gardeningexpert, TV/radio host, author andcolumnist Melinda Myers has morethan 30 years of horticulture experi-ence and has written over 20 garden-ing books. She hosts the nationallysyndicated Melinda’s Garden Momentsegments which air on over 115 TV.

7 tips to help your landscape beat the heat

127th Annual Meeker Range Ca Celeation � Two-ousand TwelveRio Blanco County � Meeker, Colorado

710 Market StreetMeeker, Colo. 81641970.878.5510www.meekerchamber.com

TUESDAY, JULY 3Meeker Public Library, 490 Main St6pm Plein Air Art Reception, Exhibit & Silent Auction

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4Courthouse Lawn & Old Elementary School Lawn

6:30am *Run for Your Life 5K Walk/Run ~ Registration 6:30am, Run 7:30am, Walk 8:30am7-10am *Mason’s Pancake BreakfastFollowing *Patriotic Flag Burning Ceremony ~ Thank You VFW Post 5843the *Bounce Houses – thank you ERBM Rec & Park DistrictParade *BBQ – thank you Faith Baptist Church

*Pie Sale – thank you United Methodist Church*Interactive Booths – White River National Forest Service, Pioneers Medical Center,Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue, FCCLA, VFW, Meeker Arts and Culture Council,COHVCO, many more*Watermelon eating contest*Free Live Music – The Midnight River Choir*Beer & Wine Garden*Plein Air Art Exhibit & Silent Auction – Meeker Public Library

THURSDAY, JULY 5Courthouse Lawn & Old Elementary School Lawn:

3-5pm *Quick Draw Plein Air Competition5pm *Smokin’ BBQ Showdown – Judging begins at 6pm5pm *Live Music ~ SomeTown Band5pm *Beer & Wine Garden5-7pm *Plein Air Silent Auction and Awards –Meeker Public Library5-8pm *BBQ Dinner6pm *Bank Robbery Reenactment & Rootbeer Floats ~ Thank You Meeker Historical Society

SATURDAY, JULY 7Old Elementary School Courts

9am *Main Street Madness 3-on-3 Basketball TournamentJr. High through adult, registration begins at 7:30am, tournament starts at 9am.

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The Meeker VFW Post 5843 will be marching in this year’s Fourth of July Parade and would like to invite all veterans to march with them. Additionally the Meeker VFW Post 5843 and the Ladies Auxiliary Post 5843will have an awning set up and will have flags and poppies available, any donations will go towards the Rio Blanco County War Memorial. The Scouts will be performing a patriotic flag burning ceremony followingthe parade, as well. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

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Pancake Breakfast 7:00-10:00am Downtown

Parade 10:00am Downtown

BBQ Following Parade Downtown

Patriotic Flag Burning Ceremony Following Parade Downtown

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Mobile FMX FreestyleMotorcycle Show 4:00pm Fairgrounds

LIVE MUSIC: Gwen Sebastian 7:00pm Fairgrounds

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THURSDAY, JULY 5Smokin' BBQ Showdown& Free Live Music 5:00pm Downtown

Plein Aire Art Awards & Silent Auction 5:00pm Downtown

Bank Robbery &Rootbeer Floats 6:00pm Downtown

FRIDAY, JULY 6Sheepdog Exhibition 5:00pm Fairgrounds

CPRA Rodeo & Meeker Drill Team 7:00pm Fairgrounds

Ugly Truck Contest During Rodeo Fairgrounds

Interactive Exhibits During Rodeo Fairgrounds

Barn Dance (Rook Ridge) Following Rodeo FairgroundsDance Contest, Kids Korner, Local's Braggin' Boards

SATURDAY, JULY 7Main St. Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Register at 7:30am, Tournament 9:00am Downtown

CPRA Slack 9:00am Fairgrounds

Sportsman's Blast & 3-D Fun Shoot 9:00am-1:00pm Shooting Range

Milk Creek Battle Site Tours 10:00am Milk Creek

CPRA Rodeo & Meeker Drill Team 3:00pm Fairgrounds

Petting Zoo & Pony Rides During Rodeo Fairgrounds

InteractiveExhibits During Rodeo Fairgrounds

CONCERT: Shooter Jennings,Jason Boland & The StragglersCody Canada & The Departed 7:00pm Ute ParkGates open at 5:00pm

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MEEKER I Bringing X-Gametype freestyle motocross action tolocal Colorado venues and events,Mobile FMX will be stopping inMeeker on their Colorado-Utah-Nevada tour for the 2012 Range CallFourth of July celebrations.

Freestyle motocross has grownin popularity over the last ten yearswith the explosion of television pub-licity for X-Games and Nitro Circus.What makes Mobile FMX uniqueand special to Colorado is the factthat the owner and all riders areColorado hometown boys who gottheir start as toddlers on Coloradodirt and who have made freestylemotocross their lives by traveling theUnited States as well as out of thecountry on professional tours. In per-son, it is hard to imagine that theseboys will fly hundreds of pounds ofmetal and rubber more than 75 feetfrom a ramp to a metal landing whilereaching heights of 35 feet, but tofurther imagine them performingtricks like “holy grabs” where thebike and rider separate and free floatthrough the air or backflips wherethe riders rotate 360 degrees to thelanding is heart-stopping!

On this leg of their summer 2012tour, four riders will be performing.First, owner and rider, TobyWhittington, out of Montrose, Colo.,has been riding for 30 years. A mem-ber of the Ramp it Up Tour whichcovered the United States, Tobyturned his passion into a career bycreating his own ramps and landingand creating a Colorado tour wherehe can enjoy small-town family fun.Second, Chas Burbridge from Nucla,Colo. has been riding for 20 years

and travels from Canada to Mexicoto perform on his dirtbike. Third,Eric Farr from Fruita, Colo. has alsobeen riding for 20 years and is amember of the first FactoryMotocross team. Lastly, CurtBeauchamp from Hotchkiss, Colo. isthe newbie to the Mobile FMX tourbut not to freestyle motocross.

With non-stop, heart-pumpingaction, Mobile FMX will keep you

on the edge of your seat decidingwhether to gasp or scream.Following the performance, allMobile FMX riders will be availableto sign autographs and meet with thefans; T-shirt and poster merchandisewill be available for purchase aswell. Meeting fans and spendingtime with locals who are ecstaticabout what they do is truly whyMobile FMX exists.

Freestyle motocross

Jason Boland &The StragglersSpecial to the Herald Times

MEEKER I In a recent com-mercial-country star’s genre-defin-ing song, the act of singing aboutJesus, tractors and little towns is por-trayed as an unfashionable act thatruns counter to the current of societalnorms. Rebellion is drinking a coldone, getting a little loud, although it’snever mentioned what the countryfolk are getting loud about. Countrymusic seems to be an increasinglyneutered genre, where nothing at allis said, where a hit song that wel-comes a world where a black mancould become president was seen asa bridge too far by some. Contrastthat discomfort with the bravery ofan artist like Merle Haggard produc-ing a song like “Irma Jackson” in thelate 1960s. That The Hag is name-checked by so many current countrystars as an influence is ironic, giventhat the bravery exhibited in this onesong is greater than the combinedbravery of every artist currently onthe country chart.

Into this tepid landscape, JasonBoland releases his latest album,Rancho Alto. Even though its songsare not likely to be topping the coun-try charts anytime soon, Jason isadamant that this is country music.“It may fit in with some other typesof music, like Americana maybe, butI’m not ready to give up on the ideathat country music can be relevant,”says Jason. “And country music is

what I play. My fans are GeorgeStrait fans. They go to the dancehalls to see shows. I know these peo-ple. They are more capable of com-plex thought than the country musicindustry thinks they are.”

Jason was born and raised inHarrah, Okla. (like the casino he says— “there weren’t any around whereI grew up, I used to joke, and nowthere are”) and went to college atOklahoma State University, wherehe formed a band with some like-minded mates. Jason Boland and TheStragglers went on to become one ofthe most popular bands of thatregion, having released five albumssince 1999 and having played infront of millions of fans during thattime. Boland has certainly had hischallenges along the way. His frater-

nal college drinking turned intofrightening full-blown alcoholism,and he was ultimately admitted toSierra Tuscon Rehabilitation Centerfor 28 days in October 2005. In2008, as his most recent studioalbum Comal County Blue wasbeing released, he ruptured a polypon his vocal cord, and doctorsthought that he might not be able tosing again. Because the journey hasbeen difficult, Jason operates with adeeper resolve to say somethingworth saying.

It used to be that a country artistwould sing about the farmer that losthis land. Now they glorify that partyat the lake. For those of you wholove country music, but hate whatit’s become, Jason Boland will singyou back home.

This is country music

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Four members of the Mobile FMXFreestyle Motorcycle show, allColorado hometown boys, will bein Meeker July 4, 2012 for aheart-stopping show at the RioBlanco County fairgrounds start-ing at 4 p.m. Riders will be avail-able after the show to sign auto-graphs and meet local fans.


RBC I Country artist ShooterJennings released his highly antici-pated fifth studio album, FamilyMan, in March through OneEntertainment Group. The acclaimedcountry star has also announced addi-tional tour dates throughout April insupport of the new album. The tour,which he will co-headline with CodyCanada and The Departed, featuresspecial guest Uncle Lucius andkicked off in Austin, Texas March 19.

Jennings premiered the video forthe first single off of Family Man,“The Deed and the Dollar,” on CMTwhere it instantly became the num-ber one viewed video on the countrychannel. The video features homeshot footage of Shooter with his girls,fiancé Drea de Matteo and daughter,Alabama Gypsy Rose. “The Deedand the Dollar” quickly gained trac-tion at country radio with nearly1,200 spins weekly and is considered

by Shooter to be “the perfect lovesong.” As the title suggests, FamilyMan is Shooter’s most personal andintrospective album to date, focusingon his home life, the endless tempta-tions of life on the road, his Southernheritage and upbringing, and hisunique position among today’s coun-try musicians. Produced by Jennings,the album features appearances byTom Morello and Eleanor Whitmore.

Son of legendary country singersWaylon Jennings and Jessie Colter,Shooter Jennings is an acclaimedcountry artist in his own right. He hasbeen active in both country musicand southern rock genres and hasproduced three top 20 countryalbums since his debut, Put the “O”aBack IN Country in 2005.

In 2010, Shooter made his firstforay into psychedelic rock with thecritically acclaimed Black Ribbons.Family Man marks Shooter’s longanticipated return to the countrygenre.

Jennings tours with fifth album

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Jason Boland & the Stragglers will open for Shooter Jennings,Saturday, July 7, 2012 in the first Range Call concert held in UtePark, west of Meeker.

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Past RangeCall ParadeGrandMarshalsMEEKER I Below is a

list of the previous MeekerRange Call Celebrationparade grand marshals.

Wad Hinman

Walt M. Brown

DeLos Parr

George Russell

Evan “Red” Thomas

Nellie Reagle

A.B. “Whitey” Eliasen

June Graham

Maggie Cassidy

Bill Kracht

Dick Lyttle

Carroll “Jiggs” Bills

Jennie Spence

Elige and Sybil Joslin

Bud Holland

Tom Watt and Wilbur Whalin

John Barney

Arthur Amick

Anna and Dallas Collins

Delbert and Alma Pollard

John and Audrey Oldland

Sybil and John Barney

George Layton

Reuben and Norma Oldland

Pauline Sheridan and Liz Watt

Bob and Rosemary LaGrange

Jim and Bonnie Wilson

Jim and Carolyn Dodo

Frank and Lynn Cooley

Pat Johnson

Bill and Nancy Brennan

Irvin “Spec” and Josie Clapper

Dean and Artie Parr

Joe and Donna Collins

Doris and Bryce Purkey

Cleo Jordan, Helen Seely, Gerald, Bob and Margie Wilbur

Roy McKee, Clarence Johnson,Nettie Faye Modlin and Martin Villa

Orville LaBorde, Ernie Garcia, FrankCooley, Bill Crawford and CarlSorensen

Tom, Ruth and Denise Pearce,Gerald and Twila Morris

Mary Hossack, Dave Prather andIola Hicken

Bus and Mary Norell, Bud and DeeNorell

“Fuzz” and Roberta Cook, Jim andPatty Cook

David and Enid Steffen

127th Annual Meeker Range Ca Celeation � Parade Grand MarshalsParade marshals Bud and June StriegelMEEKER I Business owners and philanthropists Bud and June Striegel are fix-

tures in the Rangely community. June moved to Rangely in 1945 with her family. She fin-ished school in Rangely in 1960 and she married Bud that October. Bud moved toRangely when he was a kid. His father started the business Bud is in the process ofhanding down to his children. The W.C. Striegel Company was started in 1945 and Budtook it over in 1976. They have employed many of Rangely’s young people and havealways believed in giving back to the community.

They helped construct the bike path to the Kenney Reservoir Dam, built a shootingrange for CNCC, helped build Columbine Park, constructed the Rock Park on the eastend of town, helped with the construction of Eagle Crest, built the carport at Radino,worked on Cedar Ridges Golf Course, helped support the Rangely Museum, helped withthe Field of Dreams baseball field, the softball fields at CNCC, supplied dirt work for thenew hospital project and made a tremendous donation to the engineering department atCNCC. They are very active in so many aspects of the community and Bud enjoysChristmas giving above all.

In 1993 the couple bought Campbell Creek Ranch on County Road 8. They allowpeople the opportunity to get married in a beautiful environment for the cost of a 3x5 photo, an invitation to the wedding and a bag of fishfood or a tree. Word spread about the picture-perfect location and today the ranch is booked at least a year in advance, accommodatingmore then 100 weddings since 1993.

Through the years their tremendous giving has not gone unnoticed. Most recently, Bud was honored in Washington D.C. at the Councilfor Resource Development Benefactors awards banquet for his contributions to Colorado Northwestern Community College. His most recentand substantial contribution was $1 million for the renovation of the W.C. Striegel Engineering Center. The Striegels have established theW.C. Striegel scholarship foundation, the Striegel Book Scholarship fund and other scholarships for students who plan to attend CNCC aftergraduation.

Bud and June have three children: Teri (Vance) Wilczek, Deven, and Eric. They have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.June takes care of her great-grandson Colton on Tuesdays and does her best to “wear him out.”

They live next door to their business and Bud says, “I still walk to work everyday.” Claims have been made that he is trying to retire buthis work ethic suggests otherwise.

Married for 52 years, the duo has gone above and beyond for the betterment of society. Rangely (and all of Rio Blanco County) is fortu-nate to have such fine citizens.

Marshals David and Sue Ann SmithMEEKER I

Introducing 2012Range Callparade marshalsDavid and SueAnn Smith ofMeeker. David hasbeen living inMeeker since hewas born in 1931.Sue Ann movedhere fromPhillipsburg, Kan.in 1950. Aftermarrying inDecember 1951,they lived on theranch homesteadlocated on thewest outskirts of Meeker. David and Sue Ann have five children: Davey, Brent,Matt, Lori and Brian and they have 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchil-dren.

David has been a county commissioner, served on several local and statewater boards, a Young Farmers Club member as well as a member of 4-H andFFA. Sue Ann has been involved with the Episcopal Church, Safehouse, 4-H andthe Senior Ladies Group.

Both David and Sue Ann are proud, loyal Republicans and Denver Broncosfans. With more than 60 years of marriage and a ranch owned by the Smith familyfor more than 115 years, David and Sue Ann will always reside in Meeker, a townthey both dearly love.

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David and Sue Ann Smith.

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June and Bud Striegel.


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MEEKER I Many voices con-tributed to Gwen Sebastian’s suddenand long-sought career growth, butwhich played the biggest part?Certainly her run on NBC’s hit singingcompetition The Voice was a hugeboost. The sound of her coach andcountry superstar Blake Shelton offer-ing a spot on his tour was equallysweet. One came in the form of a rel-ative’s phone call, suggesting sheattend an audition. There’s also theinner voice that brought her through acareer crossroads before the show waseven a consideration. Most recently,there’s the one that led her to a power-fully uplifting new single called “MetHim In A Motel Room.”

Underpinning each of those voic-es, however, is the unique vocalinstrument belonging to GwenSebastian. It was that rich and emo-tionally taut sound that persuadedShelton, sight-unseen, to fall in lovewith a little-known but already hard-at-work small town singer. And it wasthat voice that pushed and at timespulled Sebastian from other opportu-nities and paths toward a career as aperformer.

“I have always known, no matterwhat I was doing in my life, that Iwould be doing music,” Gwen says.The question, then, was simply towhat degree. “I was at a crossroads,”

she explains of a moment prior to try-ing out for The Voice. After perform-ing more than 1,000 shows and earn-ing a living, if not national acclaim,Sebastian found herself considering areordering of priorities.

The Hebron, N.D. native had beenin a similar situation before, choosingto drop out of nursing school and goall-in for music. That decision led to arecord deal and her 2009 single “HardRain,” which was well-received bycountry radio and fans. She releasedher EP V.I.P. in 2010, and earned herplace in the country music businesswith tireless touring. Her love of theroad eventually blossomed to love onthe road, as Sebastian and her drum-mer Louis Newman became an item.Hence, the crossroads.

“Continuing on the path of playingfive shows a week was getting diffi-cult,” Sebastian admits. Her successesto that point had all been hard-foughtand continued to require relentlessdedication. “The decision aboutwhether or not to start a family wasthere,” she says. Partners professional-ly as well as personally — Newman isalso Sebastian’s producer — the twomade a fateful choice. “ Let’s try thisfor another year or two and see whereit takes us,” Gwen says. “And that’swhen everything turned.”

Just as her initial leap into themusic business was validated by herearly achievements, the decisive call

to continue offered further assurance.“The Voice came so quickly,” shesays. “I watched the show last yearand loved it, but never thought muchabout it until my cousin called to tell

me about the tryouts. I couldn’t makethe Nashville audition, so I went out toLA. There was a long process fromthere.”

That process culminated in her

national television debut, being cho-sen to join Team Blake and, eventual-ly, a spot on Shelton’s tour. Along theway, her notoriety has exploded. “Theplatform has been amazing,” Gwensays. “After the blind audition myTwitter followers grew immensely,and Blake has given me so manyopportunities on the road. This haspropelled my career so much fasterthan I would have imagined.”

Unlike so many television-bredaspirants, Sebastian doesn’t have tofigure out the music business ropes.She’s already a successful road war-rior in her own right. And the finalpiece in the puzzle is new music thatcan connect the dots for her newnational following. The song is “MetHim In A Motel Room.”

“I knew I wanted to cut a songthat had a story to it and meant some-thing,” she says. “When I heard thefirst few lines, I thought I knew whatthis song was about, but then there’s asurprise in the chorus. I love thoseunexpected twists — even in the tele-

visions shows I watch, that’s what I’mdrawn to. In the end, it’s really a songabout hope, and I’m all about that.”

Touring with Shelton, performingher own dates and visiting radio sta-tions in support of “Motel Room,”Sebastian has a busy year in front ofher. And that’s exactly what shesigned up for. “Having it all clickdoesn’t have to happen when you’re17,” she says. “And if it had, I would-n’t have been ready for it all. I real-ized that if I didn’t try everything andreally go for it, I might regret it. Mytime for this to happen is now and I’membracing it. You don’t have to stopdreaming.”

Thankfully, for her and her new-found fans, she listened to the voicethat urged the dream forward. In sodoing, she empowered the one thatShelton says “has the rare ability tocombine power with passion.” ForGwen Sebastian, it’s always beenabout the voice.

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Country western singer Gwen Sebastian was on stage in Meeker andappeared on NBC’s The Voice last year. She returns to the RangeCall stage for a concert at the Fairgrounds July 4, starting at 7 p.m.

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MEEKER I Endurance, perse-verance and stubborn tenacity werecharacteristic of Meeker’s pioneersettlers. Today’s residents share thosesame traits, living in a communitywhich continues to survive, thrive andsucceed in spite of booms and busts,droughts and floods, times of plentyand times of want.

In 1855, those early settlers cametogether to celebrate the birth of ournation and perhaps to celebrate anoth-er year of beating the odds. Manysmall towns in the late 19th centuryheld community-wide Fourth of Julyactivities with horse races, picnics,parades and speeches. To these tradi-tional events, the town of Meekeradded a community rodeo.

Dubbed “Range Call” in the late1930’s - Meeker’s Fourth of July cel-ebration evolved into a three- or four-day summer festival with world-classentertainment, one of the best fire-works displays in the state, historicalreenactments performed by local resi-

dents, and, yes, rodeo. Meeker’sRange Call carries the honor of beingthe longest-running annual rodeo inthe state of Colorado.

This year’s festivities beginTuesday, July 3 and continue throughSunday, July 8. Highlights include theMeeker Massacre Pageant (a theatri-cal reenactment of the Meeker mas-sacre); Gwen Sebastian in concertWednesday, July 4; a communityIndependence Day parade and a hostof downtown amusements including aplein air art exhibit, free live musicand a patriotic flag burning ceremony.The CPRA rodeo, Ugly Truck Showand Contest and a multitude of otherfamily friendly events add to the funand frolic on July 6, as well as theBarn Dance that evening. This yearthe Barn Dance will include a dancecontest, Kidz Korner, and and locals’braggin’ board. The ever-popularRanch Rodeo — where local rancheshave a chance to compete with eachother for prize money and covetedbelt buckles — will be held Sundayafternoon, July 8.

New this year: A brand new venueat Ute Park for the Saturday nightconcerts featuring Shooter Jennings,Jason Boland and the Stragglers, andCody Canada and the Departed. Alsonew, the FMX Motorcycle StuntShow at the Fairgrounds at 4 p.m.Wednesday, July 4.

While a wide range of the week-end’s events are free — the parade,the fireworks and most of the down-town events — you don’t want tomiss out on the rest of the fun duringRange Call. Tickets are $35 foradults, $30 for kids under 12 and sen-iors over 55. Kids five and under arefree. Ticket prices do not include thepancake breakfast, 5K walk/run raceor root beer floats. Single event tick-ets are available at the gate, but thepurchase of a Range Call wristband isby far the best bang for your buck.

Tickets are available for purchaseonline at www.meekerrangecall.com,at the Meeker and Rangely chambersof commerce, at Wendll’s WondrousThings in Meeker and at Murdoch’sin Craig and Clifton.

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Colorado’s oldest annual rodeo distinction will continue as cowboys with the Colorado ProfessionalRodeo Association will perform Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m., then again Saturday, July 7 at 3 p.m.


MEEKER I Since 1938, thesmall town of Meeker Colorado hascelebrated our western heritage withits annual Range Call festival. Inhonor of keeping tradition alive, theRange Call Rodeo is a big part of thefun.

The first rodeo held in Meekerwas in 1885 during the town‚ÄôsFourth of July celebration, and has

continued every year since, makingRange Call the “oldest annual rodeoin Colorado.”

Complementing the rodeo actioneach year are a variety of enjoyableevents including concerts, the annualbarn dance, historical reenactments,plenty of food and and activitiesdowntown.

Meeker is known to have one ofthe best fireworks displays on thewestern slope but because of extreme

hot and dry conditions, local officialshave canceled the display this year forthe first time ever.

Our 4th of July parade is always ahighlight of Range Call and is accom-panied by other smaller local eventssuch as a pancake breakfast, 5k run,and root beer floats provided by theMeeker Historical Society.

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The Meeker VFW Post 5843 invites all veterans to march with them in this year’s Fourth of July Parade. The VFW and theLadies Auxiliary Post 5843 will have an awning set up and will have flags and poppies, any donations will go towards the RioBlanco County War Memorial. The Scouts will perform a patriotic flag burning ceremony, following the parade, as well.Everyone is encouraged to attend.

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MEEKER I Some people wereskeptical that the 127th annualRange Call Celebration wouldn’thappen, myself included. Our firstconcern was if Meeker even wantedthis celebration to continue. So lastwinter I scheduled presentationswith any club, group, organization,etc. that would let me speak.Although repeatedly explainingRange Call’s dire financial situationwas less than fun, my answer towhether Meeker wanted this celebra-tion was perfectly clear: yes.

We picked up the pieces fromlast year’s poorly attended eventand the Range Call Committee

chose to move forward moreaggressively than ever before. Ourfirst step was the creation of a brandnew website that would allowonline ticket sales, along with entryforms and up to date informationabout the upcoming event.

Our second goal was to createmore space for the concert and addnew events (while keeping the tradi-tional ones). Although rodeo wasthe event that created Range Call,we needed to add some new zest toget the crowds back and to haveenough space to accommodate themonce they got here.

Lastly, we had to figure out howto pay for it! Looking back throughthe last 10 year’s financials, I foundthat a number of businesses had

stopped supporting Range Call.With a few phone calls and personalvisits, most all of those supporterscame back on board and are hon-ored to be involved again. This yearwhile you watch the rodeo, take amoment to look at all the custompainted signs hanging in the arena.Where there were only about 30 lastyear, now there are close to 60.

With our goals in place, thecommittee started a completelyrevised advertising campaign. Weutilized a number of online loca-tions, including Facebook advertise-ments. Our online campaigns havebrought sales from as far as Texas,North Carolina and North Dakota.We also hand-delivered 20,000brochures to towns within a 150

mile radius of Meeker.Now with the event just a week

away, I encourage you to buy yourwristbands at Wendll’s WondrousThings, the Meeker Chamber ofCommerce or www.meekerrange-call.com. As a reminder, wristbandswill be an additional $5 if purchasedat the gate.

Why do I share these detailswith you? This annual celebration isa vital part of our economy and willneed this level of committment tocontinue. The Range CallCommittee is comprised of 100 per-cent volunteers who work yearround to make the event possible. Ifyou have time to spare, we encour-age you to join us in creating nextyear’s celebration.

Range Call revitalized in 2012

“Gone but not Forgotten”Concert dedicated to former emceeMEEKER I Jon Donofrio (aka Rocko) became emcee for Range Call in 2002 while he was an on-air

personality at KEKB out of Grand Junction. They were a sponsoring station that year. He fell in love withMeeker and the people here and when he no longer worked for the radio station he volunteered to keep com-ing back to Meeker as the official emcee for Range Call. Eventually he became a member of the board andhe and his wife Lennie and step-daughter Stephany came every year to assist in any way they could. We lostour well-loved Rocko in a motorcycle accident near Crawford, Colo. on July 31, 2011. This concert is ded-icated to him.


RBC I The Oldest Rodeo inColorado, celebrating their 127thanniversary, is Meeker’sRangeCall July 4th Celebration.Since 1947 Range Call RodeoQueens have annually beenselect-ed in a competitive process to rep-resent this venerable event and toserve as good-will ambassadorsfor the Range Call Celebrationand the Meeker Community atothercommunity celebrations andoccasions.

Sandy Amick Bradfield won the honor threetimes, in 1954, 1955, and again in 1962.Here are the queens for each of the 65years.

Range Call Rodeo Queens 1947-2012[source: Range Call website]

1947-Deloris Pollard1948-Allene Pearce1949-Mary Boise Norell1950-Veyon Robbins Wagner1951-Marsha Fredricks1952 & 1953-?1954-Sandy Amick Bradfield1955-Sandy Amick Bradfield1956-Patty Johnson1957-Eva Jean Pilkington1958-Jean Robbins1959-Patty Johnson1960-Sally Watt Smith1961-Judy Green1962-Sandy Amick Bradfield1963-Marie Anderson1964-Vicky Spence Kirkpatrick1965-Karen Joslyn Stick1966-Charlotte Sizemore Mobley1967-Diana Amick Watson

1968-Kay Brennan Bumgardner1969-Arlene Gentry Estes1970-Sally Lou Johnson Shults1971-Vicky Halmark1972-Cora Gentry1973-Janet Prockup Dole1974-Renee Theos Neilson1975-Leslie Coley1976-Tami Anderson1977-Marci Kracht1978-Colleen Watson1979-Karen Jo Miller1980-Kim Stagner1981-Thena Collins1982-Faye Hutchinson1983-Lynn Stewart Carrol1984-Jackie Stewart Davis1985-Kelly Griffin1986-Becca Mobley Nielsen1987-Karla Seely Sullivan1988-Angie Brough Wren1989-Beth Ann Jones Parsons1990-Cindy Johnson Grady1991-Bobbie Jordan Fiscus1992-Trina Stout Smith1993-Lori Johnson Fowle1994-Lori Johnson Fowle1995-Velvet Kenney1996-Sharalee Guise1997-Kelcee Milton Vroman1998-Beth Huff Brugger1999-Miranda Jackson2000-Roxie Long-Leischer2001-Tanya Gilbert2002-Katie Slawson2003-Kari Nielsen Brennan2004-Katie Lewis2005-Christina Amick Craig2006-Dixie Baughman Poley2007-Timbre Shriver2008-No Royalty2009-Denee Chintala2010-Denee Chintala2011-Kaysyn Chintala2012 – Natalie Carroll

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MEEKER I Don’t miss theRanch Rodeo and Calcutta, whichstart at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at thefairgrounds. Local ranches - some ofwhich have been around as long asRange Call itself - compete in eventstaken from daily ranch life, like trail-er loading.

The Ranch Rodeo is accompa-nied by another thoroughly enjoy-

able spectator sport: the Kids’Events. There’s nothing quite likewatching a herd of toddlers tumbleinto a heap of straw in search oftreasures!

Sponsored by the Eastern RioBlanco Metropolitan Park andRecreation District, the Kids’ Eventsprovide a show for the ranch rodeocrowd as well as some fun entertain-ment for hot, thirsty kids who mightjust be bored watching the rodeo.

Children as young as one-year-oldand up to the age of 12 “compete” inall kinds of activities designed toshow kids a good, albeit messy, time.

Held on the track in front of thegrandstands, the Kids’ Events arefree with admission to the RanchRodeo and begin after the Calcuttaduring the Ranch Rodeo on Sunday,July 8 at 1 p.m. Be prepared for dirty,wet or gooey kids to join you in thegrandstands afterward!

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The final events for the 127th annual Range Call Celebration will fittingly be the annual Ranch Rodeo andkids playing games on the track Sunday, July 8, starting at 1 p.m.

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MEEKER I We welcome you toMeeker and the 127th Range Call cel-ebration, and hope that you will enjoyour 2012 presentation of “TheTwilight of the Ute Empire.” Onbehalf of the cast and production staff,I would like to share with you how thepageant came to be, and has beenenjoyed by appreciative audiences formany decades.

For more than 70 years, hundredsof Meeker residents have participatedin the annual production of theMeeker Pageant. Some of them haveparticipated continuously for decadesand others for the first time.Performers represent a broad spec-trum of community members, includ-ing young children, high school stu-dents, families, community leadersand senior citizens. Experienced vet-erans share their knowledge of themany parts with newcomers and sothe continuity of the event is assuredand enjoyed.

Players have a great sense of pridein their roles, telling the story of theNative Americans, colorful figures,courageous pioneers and the histori-cal significance of these events whichshaped the community. Over theyears and even today some of theplayers are direct descendants of thepioneering families who settled in theWhite River Valley and raised theirfamilies here.

The Meeker Pageant is a trulyvolunteer community effort and a pre-mier event of the 127-year-old RangeCall Fourth of July Celebration. Itwould not be possible without themany talents and dedicated efforts ofeach volunteer player.

The present script for the pageantentitled “The Twilight of the UteEmpire,” was written by MargaretKing and has evolved from the origi-nal effort by LaRoy Purdy who con-ceived the idea of the historical reen-actment in 1938.

Among the notable script authors,narrators and pageant directors over

the years are John Wix, LenoreKyner, Dorothy Barrett, ElliottRoosevelt (son of President FranklinD. Roosevelt), Margaret King, LynnCooley, Syble Barney, Hal Pearce,Steve Wix, Dave Cole, Ryan Stewart,and currently Jason Hightower and

Laurie Zellers. Historical accuracy, balance and

impartiality are essential elements ofthis production. Directors continue toresearch documents and interviewdescendants of both the pioneers andNative Americans whose ancestors

lived during those times. Accordingly,adjustments to the script have beenperiodically made over the years by avariety of authors and directors.Those efforts are reflected in thisyear’s performance. After a more than130-year separation, a landmarkeffort toward reconciliation with theNorthern Ute Tribe was made by localresidents in 2008, with the hosting ofa powwow which brought Utes fromtheir Ft. Duchsene, Utah, reservationto Meeker. The events featured Utedancers in full regalia, cuisine, art,artifacts and cultural presentations tointerested audience members andschool children. Notable presentersincluded Roland McCook, renownedUte historian and preservationist, anda direct descendant of Chief Ouray’swife Chipeta. Clifford Duncan, also anoted Ute cultural icon and spiritualadviser for the powwow shared hisinsights. Others who were directdescendants of Chief Colorow metwith direct descendants of some pio-neer ranching families who had

known and were friends with some ofthe White River Utes before theirdeparture to Utah. New historicalinsights from the Ute perspectivewere shared by Roland McCook.Many ideas were envisioned towardongoing reconciliation and opennessbetween the two communities.

One of the topics was the MeekerPageant’s depiction of the conflict of1879 which was felt to be

in need of better balance andaccuracy. It is to that end that changeshave gradually been brought about inthe production, and with appropriateresearch in pursuit of historical accu-racy and balance, will continue.

DIRECTOR’S NOTES: For the past 74 years, the Meeker

Pageant has been the result of the hardwork and dedication of many volun-teers. More than 120 individuals areparticipating in tonight’s perform-ance, some having participated for

The Meeker Pageant: “Twilight of the Ute Empire”

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MEEKER I The MeekerChamber is hosting a variety ofactivities over the Fourth of July cel-ebration that are designed to offersomething for everyone this year.The diverse schedule begins with acelebration of open-air painting.From June 15 to July 3 people areinvited to enter their Plein Air paint-ings, the guideline being within a 50mile radius of downtown Meeker.There will be a Plein Air art recep-tion at 6 p.m. on July 3 in downtownMeeker, followed by an art exhibiton the July 4, wrapping up with thePlein Air Art awards and auction onJuly 6, all being held in the down-town area. There will be cash awardsfor the best of show and people’schoice.

On July 5 the chamber is intro-ducing the Smokin’ BBQ Showdownon the courthouse lawn at 5 p.m.There will be $100 cash prizes for thewinners in three categories: pork ribs,chicken, and backyard BBQ (every-thing else). People are welcome tocome enjoy live music, a beer garden

and cheer on their team. The registra-tion deadline is June 28. Get yourteam together and “get grillin‘”

On July 7, the second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament will beheld on the old elementary schoolbasketball courts. The games willstart at 9 a.m. with registration begin-ning at 7:30 a.m. There will be six

divisions separating men, women andage groups. Registration fee is $40and teams can be three or four peopleper team. Competitors are welcometo enter on more then one team in dif-ferent divisions, or in the same divi-sion if one team is more then threeplayers in the event the two teamsface each other. Kids are welcome to

play a division as well. There are many new and fun

activities to get everyone involved.Come out enjoy the art, barbecue andbasketball during this year’s RangeCall Celebration. For more informa-tion on any of the events please callthe Meeker Chamber of Commerceor visit them online.


MEEKER I Range CallRoyalty has been a part of theRange Call Celebrations since1948. They travel around to dif-ferent rodeos and parades repre-senting our Range CallCelebration. This year’s RangeCall Royalty includes:

Natalie Carroll 2012 RangeCall Queen

Natalie Carroll is the daughterof Chris and Lynn Carroll. she is18 years old and a senior in highschool. Natalie enjoys spendingtime running barrels and ropingwith her brothers. She also likes tospend time with her family.Natalie plans to attend college inthe fall to become a rough stockcontractor. Natalie is our RangeCall Rodeo Queen for 2012.

Maclaine Shults FirstAttendant

Maclaine Shults is an activemember in 4-H and FFA, hergreatest passions are public speak-ing, livestock judging and show-ing steers. In her spare timeMaclaine enjoys reading, poetry,singing for public events andspending quality time with herfamily. Maclaine is the daughterof Clint and Tera Shults and is cur-rently a junior attending MeekerHigh School.

Kaitlyn Dinwiddie RangeCall 2nd Attendant

Kaitlyn Dinwiddie has had apassion for horses since she waslittle. Seeing the rodeo queens inthe parade every 4th of July shehas always wanted be a part ofthat and following her dream sheis now the second attendant of theMeeker Range Rodeo Royalty.Along with her, her horse Chief, apaint gelding, will be helping herrepresent her county. Althoughshe loves horses she also loves tosnowboard and play basketball.She snowboards with her familyand friends whenever she can andis also currently a varsity playeron the Meeker basketball team.Being one of five siblingsKaitlyn has tons of energy andcan’t wait to participate and rep-resent in this years Range CallCelebration.

Katye Allred Range CallPrincess

Katye Allred is the daughterof Wade and Chris Allred. Katyeis 13 years old and a seventhgrader at Rangely Junior HighSchool. She is very active in 4-H,barrel racing, and school sportssuch as basketball, volleyball, andtrack.

Katye loves horses and isexcited to be participating inrodeo’s throughout the summer.


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Many events will be happening downtown starting with the Plein Air“In the open air” art reception will be held downtown and art will bedisplayed and available for auction at the Meeker Public Library. TheRun for Your Life 5K Walk/Run will start the July 4, celebration withregistration starting at 6:30 a.m., the run starting at 7:30 a.m., andthe walk at 8 a.m. The local Masonic Lodge will provide a PancakeBreakfast from 7-10 a.m.

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The 2012 Range Call Royalty is Princess Katye Allred, firstattendant Maclaine Shults, queen Natalie Carroll and secondattendant Katie Dinwiddie.

more than 30 years. Our gratitudegoes out to everyone who has takenpart in the pageant’s production,whether in the arena or behind thescenes. Without the tireless efforts ofso many individuals, tonight’s per-formance would not be possible.Thanks also to you, the spectator, foryour continued support year afteryear.

Meeker Pageant Cast and Crew“TWILIGHT OF THE UTE EMPIRE””SCRIPT WRITTEN BY: Margaret KingDIRECTOR: Laurie ZellersARENA CAST DIRECTOR: Caleb DoddsNARRATION: Jason HightowerMUSIC: Gary ZellersLIGHTING: Bob Amick and TeamHORSE RIDERS COORDINATOR: Janelle UristaCAN CAN DANCERS: Kari Jo StevensMAKE-UP: Phyllis Lake and Team

COSTUMES: Chris Webster, Rayola Rustand TeamPROP COORDINATOR: Zach Clatterbaughand TeamPYROTECHNICS: Thad Hauck and MeekerFire Dept.CAST:Old Chief/and Nevava: Joe FennesyEscalante Party: Ed and Bonnie Coryell andFamilyPeg Leg Smith: Gary MoyerBartender/Judge: R.D. Clare

Major and Mrs. Powell: Jim and Debbie CookChief Ouray: Caleb DoddsChief Jack: JR CrawfordChief Johnson: Casey CrawfordChief Douglas: Collin CochranUte Maiden: Becca NielsenChipeta: Kim MayPersune: Lathrop HughesNathan C. Meeker: Clinton KilduffArvilla Meeker: Kalene WeinholdtJosie Meeker: Kirstie SmithMajor Thornburgh: Janelle Urista

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MEEKER I Every year, a dedi-cated bunch of Meeker locals return tothe scene of the crime: the 1896attempted armed robbery of Meeker’sbank. While none of the actors werealive back then, many of them cantrace their family history back to theoriginal participants.

Dressed in period costumes andarmed with period pistols, rifles and“blanks,” a dedicated bunch ofMeeker locals presents the annualshow for Range Call spectators. Thisyear’s program will be held onThursday, July 5 at 6 p.m. at the sceneof the crime, the corner of Fifth andMain Street.

According to community history,Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1896, turned out tobe a very bad day for Charles Jones,Billy Smith and George Harris.

The three men entered the Hugusbuilding around three o’clock in theafternoon.After corralling everyoneinside at gunpoint, the leader of the

men fired two shots at assistantcashier David Smith. They emptiedthe cash drawer and helped them-selves to additional rifles and ammu-nition from the store’s shelves. Thegunshots alerted Meeker residentsoutside, who spread the alarm downthe street. In less than three minutes,every possible avenue of escape wasblocked by local marksmen.

The robbers ushered theirhostages, Joe Rooney, Mr. Moulton,Smith, Mr. Booth, W.P. Herrick,Victor Dikeman and one or two cus-tomers, out the side door of the build-ing. When one of the men broke fromthe group and made a run for freedom,a hail of gunfire ensued between thecriminals and the local citizens gath-ered to stop the robbery. All threewould-be thieves were shot and killedin the fray. Meeker citizens H. Clark,Dikeman, Booth and Herrick wereinjured. All were expected to recover.

Jones, Smith and Harris wereburied in the Meeker Highland ceme-tery the following day. Theirgravesites are prominently marked in

the southeast corner of the cemetery tothis day. The Coroner’s verdict wasswiftly determined to be justifiablehomicide by the citizens of Meeker inprotecting the lives and property of thecitizens of the community. “Thus wasjustice meted out to three bold banditswho struck the wrong town in whichto ply their villainous calling.”

By coincidence, and for only thesecond time in Meeker’s History, abank robbery was attempted at theMountain Valley Bank earlier in 2012by a young man who fled on foot,forded the White River, and was rap-idly captured and arrested by local lawenforcement personnel without injuryor incident to local residents or thealleged perpetrator.

For your viewing pleasure duringand following the reenactment, theRio Blanco Historical Society pro-vides root beer floats on the court-house lawn, beginning at 6 p.m.Proceeds from the sale of the root beerfloats benefit the historical society’sefforts to preserve and maintain thearea’s rich history.

Thwarted bank robbery lives on at Meeker Range Call

“ Nearly every man in this town owns a gunand they all shoot straight. They also rank highin bravery and intelligence, the two cardinalessentials in emergencies.”

BOBBY GUTIERREZ

(Above) The first bank robbery in Meeker happened in 1896 and will be reenacted Thursday, July 5, indowntown Meeker at 6 p.m. Plans for reenacting Meeker’s second bank robbery (2012), have not beenfinalized. The RBC Historical Society puts on the event and serves root beer floats after the performance(bottom middle).

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(Above) A Sheepdog Exhibition promoting the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials will takeplace at the fairgrounds Friday, July 6. (Far right) Parade entries are due by noon July 2.

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Rangely Cub Scout Pack 191 awarded four of their Webelo scouts with the Arrow ofLight award, the Cub Scout equivalent to the Boy Scout’s Eagle award. (Left to right)Calvin Bishop with mother Sarah, leaders Mary Brown and Brenda Pennell standingbehind, Marc Mercado and mother Sandra, Hunter Hanvey with sister Lilly and fatherDarin, Tytus Coombs and his mother Rosaly, and cubmaster Leslie Nielsen.

CUB SCOUT AWARDS... OBITUARIES

Ruth Arlene Henne Waite, 67, for-merly of Meeker, passed away June19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev.

She was born in Perth Amoy, N.J.on May 6, 1945, to George and IreneGodden Henne.

She married Ronald Wayne Loneon Nov. 2, 1964, and together theyhad three children. They laterdivorced.

She married Harold Waite on May5, 1984. Harold passed away in 1997.

Ruth was very active in her com-munity and was the president of theLadies Auxiliary for VFW Post 5843.

She owned Ruthie’s New andUsed Furniture Store in Meeker andalways volunteered to help anyone inneed.

She enjoyed bowling, fishing,camping, hunting and cooking, butmostly she loved her family.

Ruth is preceded in death by herparents, husband Harold, daughterKarri Kristine Lone, and sisterVirginia Sitter.

She is survived by her children,Vicki (Stanley) Crawford and EricWayne Lone; stepchildren ConnieOswalt, JeAnne Waite, Donna

(Duane) Brown,Jeri Waite, Keri(Wayne)Merriman, CurtWaite; sistersGeorgiaSkidmore andPatricia (Don)Kittleson; broth-er-in-law DennisSitter; andnumerous grand-

children.Memorial services for Ruth will

be held in August.

Ruth WaiteMay 6, 1945 ~ June 19, 2012

Longtime Meeker resident MarieIlene Rawlinson, 85, passed awayJune 23, 2012 at Pioneers MedicalCenter.

Marie was born Nov. 22, 1926,in Delano, Calif., to John Fickle andHilda Fickle (Shelton). Marie wasgraduated from Craig High School.Upon graduation she taught studentsat a country school before moving to

Grand Junction where she worked atthe U.S. Bank.

Marie married Joyce Rawlinsonon January 1, 1955, in Rifle. Theylived in Grand Junction before mov-ing to Meeker where they ranched.She worked at the First NationalBank and he worked for the RioBlanco County road department.

Marie enjoyed her animals, the

outdoors, ranching, horseback riding,4-wheeler riding and snow machinescovering many miles over the years.

Marie was preceded in death byher husband Joyce, father John,mother Hilda and stepfather Sam.

No services are planned. Therewill be a memorial celebration ofMarie and Joyce Rawlinson’s lives tobe announced at a later date.

Marie Ilene RawlinsonNov. 22, 1926 ~ June 23, 2012

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NO FIREWORKS THIS YEAR!!The Rio Blanco Commissioners placed Stage II Fire Restrictions in place in all of Rio Blanco

County to include private property as of Monday, June 25. The restrictions include the following:

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�� No fireworks of any kind are allowed, even if they do not leave the ground.

SSPPOORRTTSS RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 2012

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Jayden Overton-LinsacumMeeker, ColoradoJayden was the fastest triathlete in the 7-8 division of the ERBM Kid’sTriathlon held last week. Overton-Linsacum swam, biked and ran thecourse in 20:18 in a field of five boys and girls.

Geli BrownRangely HurricanesGeli Brown swam in eight events in Aspen, placing in the top six in each.Brown had several personal bests and took second place in the 200 ydbackstroke, 50 yd freestyle and 100 yd freestyle. Brown is a seasonalswimmer competeing against year-round swimmers.

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Elijah Deming, pictured on his bike, won the ERBM Kid’s Triathlon last week in a competitive field of six young triathletes. Deming completed the two laps inthe pool, a two-mile bike ride and one-mile run in 18:34, three seconds ahead of Cole Rogers. Eleven seconds separated the top four placers.

Jayden Overton-Linsacum was the top finisher inthe 7-8-year old division of the ERBM Kids’Triathlon. Overton-Linsacum completed the coursein 20:18.

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Heather Sauls was the first woman to cross the finish line in the female 30-34 age division, needing 1:07:54 to complete the 300 yard swim, six mile bike ride and 1.5 mile run.

Bob Lange encourages his wife Diana as she runs,the couple won the team competition.

Ron Kelly Crawford swam for his team, which fea-tured Zach Clatterbaugh and Robynn Osborne.

Sprint and Super-Sprint Triathlon 2012Sprint Triathlon Results – Overall TeamTeam Time Age Gender CityBob and Diana Lange 1:45.50 45 M/F Meeker

Super-Sprint Triathlon Results – Overall TeamSidney Kabotie, Carlos Perez and Wiyaka Pomatleau 47.07 18 M Thornton

Super-Sprint Triathon – Overall Male and FemaleTodd Lucht 0:52.07 39 M ArvadaNatosha Clatterbaugh 0:45.55 35 F Meeker

Sprint Triathlon – Overall Male and FemaleSteve Green 1:16.48 49 M RangelyLisa Belmonte 1:31.29 43 F Meeker

Sprint Triathlon – TeamBob and Diane Lange 1:45.50 45 M MeekerCassidy, Tom and Janine Lake 1:49.21 25 F MeekerPerye and Keenan Walter 1:55.31 17 F Meeker

Super-Sprint Triathlon – TeamSidney Kabotie, Carlos Perez and Wiyaka Pomatleau 0:47.47 18 M ThorntonRon Kelly Crawford, Zach Clatterbaugh and Robynn Osborne 0:53.20 32 M Meeker

Super-Sprint Race – Male 35-39Todd Lucht 0:52.07 39 M ArvadaDarius Sitzman 0:57.39 38 M Meeker

Super-Sprint Race – Male 40-44Chris Williams 1:24.26 41 M Meeker

Super-Sprint Race – Female 25-29Elly Krueger 0:47.45 25 F MeekerCassidy Lake 0:51.40 25 F MeekerCarly Thomson 1:06.50 29 F Meeker

Super-Sprint Race – Female 35-39Natosha Clatterbaugh 0:45.55 35 F MeekerMandi Etheridge 1:05.03 36 F MeekerBriana Williams 1:10.03 35 F Meeker

Super-Sprint Race – Female 45-49Shelly Rogers 0:47.41 46 F MeekerRachael Murray 0:48.36 45 F Boulder

Super-Sprint Race – Female 50-54Mary Krueger 1:04.27 60 F Meeker

Sprint Race – Male 45-49Steve Green 1:16.48 49 M RangelyKarl Maser 1:19.23 46 M Meeker

Sprint Race – Male 50-54Kent Walter 1:30.39 50 M Meeker

Sprint Race – Female 15-19Sarah Kem 1:53.37 18 F Clifton

Sprint Race – Female 40-44Lisa Belmonte 1:31.29 43 F Meeker

Kids’ Triathlon – Male 7-8Liam Deming 0:20.40 8 M MeekerNoah Mortenson 0:23.51 7 M CraigJohn-Hampton Hightower 0:28.52 8 M Meeker

Kids’ Triathlon – Male 9-10Elijah Deming 0:18-.34 10 M MeekerCole Rogers 0:18.37 9 M MeekerWyatt Mortenson 0:18.42 9 M CraigColby Clatterbaugh 0:19.45 9 M MeekerOwen Maser 0:29.16 9 M MeekerRidge Williams 0:35.05 10 M Meeker

Kids’ Triathlon – Female 7-8Jayden Overton-Linsacum 0:20.18 7 F MeekerMarlee Fedinec 0:34.23 7 F Craig

Kids’ Triathlon – Female 9-10Abigail Sitzman 0:26.33 10 FBrynlee Williams 0:30.51 9 F Meeker

8,10 BASEBALL ...Meeker’s 11-12 year-old teamis currently 8-0 and in thechampionship side of thebracket of the double-elimi-nation league tournament,being played on their home-town field. The championshipgame is scheduled to beplayed tonight at 5:30 p.m.,at Paintbrush Park. Playingfor Meeker are (back) DylanSloan, Doak Mantle, EliNewman, coach BrianMerrifield, Logan Hughes,Trapper Merrifield and NoahMayerle. (Front) C.J.Wangnild, Cody Follman,Tristan Wille and Kale Burke.

BOBBY GUTIERREZ

11,12 BASEBALL ...The 2012 Rangely 8, 9 and 10 yearolds baseball team entered theleague tournament undefeated at 7-0 and the No. 1 seed but lost inthe first round to Hayden. “Westopped swinging the bat,” headcoach Jerry LeBleu said of the firstloss. Rangely was eliminated fromthe tournament when they lost 1-4to Carelli’s of Craig. “We had fun anda good season,” LeBleu said. “We’lllearn for next year.” RepresentingRangely’s 8-10 baseball team inback are coach Jerry LeBleu, ByronMackey, Austin Davis, GrantLancaster, Mark Mercado, ClarenceHamilton, Travis Coats, R.J. Richensand coach Jack Richens. (Front row)Justin Rusher, Zane Varner, DylanLeBleu, Zane Cordrey, JorgeCarrasco and Philip Noyes.

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RBC I Rio Blanco County FairBooks are ready! New this year, thereare two fair books to choose from: aLivestock and Dog edition and Indoor

Exhibit edition. Livestock bookscome with a blue cover and theIndoor books are green. Pick up yourfair books up today at either extensionoffice, the post offices and the grocerystores.

Plan to attend the Rio BlancoCounty Fair July 30-Aug. 4 with yourcanned goods, sewing and needle-work projects, photography, art andother open class fair exhibits. Openclass exhibits will be accepted at theFairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 1from 6-8 p.m., photography exhibitswill be accepted on Wednesday from4-8 p.m., indoor exhibit entries willalso be taken the following morning,Thursday, Aug. 2 from 7-9 a.m.

The Rio Blanco County Fair

Board encourages everyone to enterexhibits that showcase their talents.This county is full of talented peopleand it is wonderful to see those talentsexhibited. Make sure you pick up aFair Book and see all the classes thatare available including cream pies,cheesecakes, custard pies, milks andcheeses. Exhibitors may choose todonate their entries to the bakedgoods sale again this year. Boxes ofbaked goods and grand championbaked goods will be auctioned off onSaturday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m., justprior to the junior livestock sale.Proceeds of the baked goods auctionwill go to the RBC Extension Office4-H Scholarship Fund. The silent auc-tion also makes its return to the exhib-

it halls where exhibitors are encour-aged to enter their work and keep theprofits!

Open livestock classes are a greatway to show off your prized hens androosters, rabbits, goats, wool fleece,dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and evenyour pig. Bring your dog to the fairMonday, July 30 at 1 p.m. for the DogStar Competition and Saturday, Aug.4 for the Dog Agility Competitionwhere you can showcase your dog’sknack for tricks or athletic ability!

There are plenty of fun contestsfor the whole family to participate insuch as: Rio Blanco County’s GotTalent competition, the classic carshow, pet rock contest, rabbit chase,little buckaroo rodeo, sheep lead, and

more.Fair is just around the corner, so

give us a call if you have any ques-tions. Entry forms and tags are avail-able at the extension offices. Foodand vegetable trays are here for yourbaked goods and farm fresh veggies.We look forward to seeing you andyour work at the 2012 Rio BlancoCounty Fair, “Come Rock With theStock”!

RBC 2012 Fair Contests EntryInformation:

� Rio Blanco County’s GotTalent entries close Tuesday, July 10.Entry forms are available at the exten-sion offices.

� Dog agility entries close

Thursday, July 12.� Open livestock class entries

close Monday, July 16. � Sheep lead entries close

Wednesday, July 18. No late entriesaccepted!

� Horse show entries closeMonday, July 23. Any entries afterthis date will be assessed a $10 latefee.

� Indoor open class exhibitsaccepted Wednesday, August 1 from6-8 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 2 from7-9 a.m.

� Little buckaroo rodeo entrieswill be taken in the indoor arena dur-ing the Round Robin Saturday, Aug.4.

See the Fair Book for completelisting of contests and entry informa-tion!

Meeker Extension Office 878-9490 or Rangely 878-9495.


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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 BobbyGutierrez at the Herald Times at 675-5033. We can add your name next week.

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Our times of worship and Bible study are as follows:Sunday Bible Study — 10:00 amSunday Worship — 11:00 am

Wednesday Bible Study — 7:00 pm

If you would like to study or visit at some other time than those listed above please callone of the numbers listed. The members of the church of Christ at Meeker are always

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The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor the 3-on-3 basketball tournamenton the old Meeker Elementary School playground downtown. Registration starts at 7:30a.m., with games tipping off at 9 a.m. Cost is $40 per team. Teams can have three orfour people and players are welcome to play on more than one team in different divi-sions, separated by age and gender.

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The Rangely Hurricanes seasonal swimming team entered the season with four consec-utive seasonal club state championship titles for small teams. The Hurricanes are 23strong this season and started the season with a home win and meets in Ouray andGrand Junctions. The team will swim in Powell, Wyo., this weekend. Pictured above isPatrick Scoggins, who has pre-qualified in eight events for the Long Course StateChampionships in Colorado Springs.

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CLASSIFIEDS � 21ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, June 28, 2012

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The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago� Frank Sheridan received six

cents for some strays of his thatreached Denver with a Keystonebunch. Not bad as a starter.

� Frank M. Cobb, a ‘58-er, wholaid out the first townsite in Denver,died in that city last Saturday, aged80 years. Mr. Cobb had many friendsin this section, who will regret to hearof his death.

� Boyd and Wilma Crawfordgave a party Thursday afternoon inhonor of their cousins, Rhea andAudrey Ammerman, who are visitingthe Crawford home in Powell park. Alarge gathering was present and allhad a fine time.

� Frank Sheridan was inWednesday looking as pleasant asGentry or the other “dry farmers.”This shows Frank’s natural goodnature, for a Republican that can lookpleasant these days must have awhole lot of natural good nature inhis makeup.

� Tom Kilduff came in Saturdayto see how Champ Clark’s “houn’dog” was keeping the trail.

� Claude Wilson gave his dryfarm on Flag Creek the shakeMonday, and exchanged greetingswith his numerous town friends.

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago� The Chamber of Commerce

Rodeo Committee decided to havesome reaping at the fair groundsSunday afternoon as an added attrac-tion the the Rodeo Queen contest.

� The largest native trout evercaught in Colorado was landed twoweeks ago by a Pueblo fisherman atCoffin Lake which is short distanceeast of Trappers lake.

�Miss Sandra Amick, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Morris of upperWhite river was the winner of the

contest and was chosen as the“Range Call Queen of 1962.” MissAmick will be attired in a queen’soutfit furnished by three Meekerstores - A. Oldland and Company, A& B Variety Sotre and Avery’s.

� For sale - About 125 tons goodfirst cutting alfalfa hay, baled out offield. Will load with farmhand, price$24 per ton.

� The Meeker fire departmentwas called out last Thursday after-noon. The fire was in the alley backof George Glasgow residence but didnot damage and the fire boys wereback at the station in a few minutesafter the alarm sounded.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago� Debbie Cook, MHS volleyball

instructor, attended a week of classeson “motivation” at UNC in Greeleylast week.

�White baby’s breath filledantique containers and leatherbootholders to set the tone for thelovely spring evening wedding ofBrooke Selene McKay and Dean B.Mantle on Saturday, April 18.

� The Bob Tucker family, Bob,Jo, Erin, and Bobbie Jo, enjoyed avacation traveling to YellowstonePark, going on into Washington tovisit cousins of Jo’s. They also drovedown the coast of Oregon and intonorthern California before returninghome.

� Jody Turk of Meeker, is thewinner of a brand new 10-speedbicycle, and is she thrilled! Her dayarrived Monday when her name wasdrawn at Valley Grocery through aDr. Pepper contest.

� There are only six teams in theMeeker men’s softball league, butjudging from the early results, it’sgoing to be quite a race for the leaguechampion crown this year.

Rangely Times — 50 years ago�Mrs. Sue Mantle, Rio Blanco

County Clerk and Recorder, waselected president of the ColoradoState Association of County Clerksand Recorders for 1967-68 at the42nd annual convention of the associ-ation last week.

� Darrell King, song of Mr. andMrs. J. D. King of Rangely, hasenlisted in the U. S. Marine Corpsand is taking his basic training in SanDiego, Calif.

�Miss Margot Ellen Smith andGlen Ray Zimmerman exchangedwedding vows at CrossroadsMethodist Church at 8 p.m. Saturday.

� The swim team, under tutelageof Mary Bell, is well along in trainingfor their first meet on July 8.

� Dr. John E. Roberts, Presidentof Rangely College, has announcedthat the students named below havebeen selected to the Dean’s HonorList for the Spring Quarter of 1967.

Rangely Times — 30 years ago� The second annual Rangely

Area Independence Day celebrationwill get underway the Fourth at 10a.m. with a big parade.

� This summer, Holly Day willbe enjoying the opportunity of a life-time by living and learning with afamily in the Netherlands.

�Myron Chase, RHS senior,received a special award at theAnnual Awards Assembly heldrecently. He had a perfect attendancerecord for four years of high schoolclasses.

� Since Mother Nature hasdecided o be downright stingy withthe rainfall and generous with soildrying winds, we residents ofRangely are going to have to fightback.

�Ameeting of the Rangely Re-4board of education was held June 14with directors John Baker, DougBrady, Dan Conroy, Darryl Howardand Mel Steven present, along withSupt. of Schools Wayne Kelley.

Rangely Times — 20 years ago� Police Chief Tony Lane, who

is leaving to be Chief of Police inCastle Rock, Colo. and wife Lynnewere honored with a pot luck lunch-eon by the county and town staffheld on the 26th - his last workingday.

� The 1987 Dinosaur BedrockDay on June 27 was a huge success.We had the largest crowd ever andour new pavilion was enjoyed by all.

� The First Baptist Church ofRangely was the setting for the May2, 1987 wedding of Debbie Whartonand Gary Smith.

� Executive director Charles W.Ferguson of the NIDF&P announcedthat Chris Holloway, Colorado’sSinging Poet, and last year’s GrandMarshal of the NationalIndependence Day Festival andParade, will star again in this year’sJuly 4 celebration, held each year infront of the Washington Monumentin the nation’s capitol.

� Campers and other public landusers are reminded that fire danger inparts of northwest Colorado isexpected to reach “high” or“extreme” by the July 4 weekend.

� Dennis and Barbara Correll,along with their son Chad anddaughter Monica, traveled to Alder,Mont., where they met Dennis’ par-ents, Clarence and Evelyn Correll ofSidney, Neb.; his sisters, RoxieCorrell of Ft. Collins, Delight Correllof Sidney; Tim and Pat Correll andsons Travis and Ty of Mitchell, Neb.,and Bodie Correll of Nebraska.

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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.

CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICEOn May 24, 2012, an Application was filed by Gary L. Moats, II with the Federal Communications Commission for a con-struction permit for a new Class C1 FM station to be licensed to Dinosaur, CO. The new FM station will operate on Chan-nel 262 with 100 kilowatts of power at an antenna height of 43 meters above ground. The transmitter site will be locat-ed approximately 18 miles Northeast of Dinosaur, near Rte. 40 in Moffat County, CO. The studios will be located within 25 miles of the reference coordinates of Di-nosaur. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection during reg-ular business hours at the Dinosaur Pub-lic Library in Dinosaur.Publish: June 21, 28 & July 5, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RANGELYPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Rangely Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 a.m., Fri-day, June 29, 2012 in Conference Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following:ALIRE MINOR SUBDIVISION being a re-plat of Lot 39 Dragon Wash Subdivision of Lot 64 replat of Lots 40-46 Dragon Wash Subdivision, in Section 2, T1N, R102W of the 6th pm, Town of Rangely, Rio Blanco County, Colorado.All interested citizens and groups are in-vited to attend and participate in the pub-lic hearing.By: Lisa Piering, Town ClerkPublish: June 21 and 28, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTIFICATION OF MEETINGFOR THE RANGELY

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONThe Rangely Planning & Zoning Commis-sion meetings are held on the 3rd Wed-nesday every month starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at 209 E. Main, Rangely, Co, 81648. Agendas are posted in the lobby at Town Hall and at the Ran-gely District Library. All meetings are open to the public.

County Court Rio Blanco County, ColoradoCourt Address: 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO81648In the Matter of the Petition of:Adult: Steve Allan PogueFor a Change of Name to:Steve Allan Dempsey

Case Number: 2012C28Division II Courtroom

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FORCHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice is given on June 18, 2012 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Rio Blanco County Associate Court.The Petition requests that the name of Steve Allan Pogue be changed to Steve Allan Dempsey./s/Karen S. WilczekClerk of CourtPublish: June 21, 28 and July 5, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE TO CREDITORSCase Number 2012 PR 11

Estate of Wanda Jean Kump, A/K/A Wan-da J. Kump, Jean S. Kump, Wanda Jean

Scott and Jean Kump, Deceased.All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to pres-ent them to the Personal Representative or to: District Court of Rio Blanco, Coun-ty, Colorado at PO Box 1150, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641, on or before No-vember 1, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.F J FennessyAttorney for Personal RepresentativePO Box 1518Meeker CO 81641970 878 4783Jodi Sue DembowskiPersonal Representative3650 County Rd #2Rangely, CO 81648970 675 2485Publish: June 21, 28 and July 5, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

Invitation to BidRangely Regional Library District

109 East Main StreetRangely, CO 81648

Separate sealed bids for the staining of the exterior of the Rangely Regional Li-brary building and outdoor gazebo. Project details can be requested from the Library Director, Amorette Hawkins, at 109 East Main Street, Rangely, CO, phone #970-675-8811. Deadline for bids is Monday, July 9, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.Date: June 21, 2012Amorette HawkinsLibrary DirectorPublished: June 21 and 28, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times


Estate of Irene Edith Myers A/K/A Irene E. Myers and Irene E. Morrill, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to pres-ent them to the Personal Representative or to: District Court of Rio Blanco, Coun-ty, Colorado at PO Box 1150, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641, on or before No-vember 1, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.F J FennessyAttorney for Personal RepresentativePO Box 1518Meeker, CO 81641970 878 4783Robert L. RuckmanPersonal RepresentativePO Box 363Meeker CO 81641970 878 5597Publish: June 21, 28 and July 5, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICERio Blanco County has contracted with Visual Lease Services to GPS and map all oil and gas wells, compressor sta-tions, gas plants, pipelines and lease roads in the county. Inspections will be-gin July 16, 2012 and will last approx-imately one week.Rio Blanco County would appreciate the cooperation of all landowners and oil and gas companies during this process. Please provide access through gates, etc. If you have any questions, please contact the Rio Blanco County Asses-sor’s office at 970.878.9410.Published: June 28, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

Combined Court, Rio Blanco County, Col-orado, P.O. Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641In the Matter of the Petition of:Adult: Donald Thunder EagleFor a Change of Name to:Don J. Thunder Eagle

Case Number: 12C53PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR

CHANGE OF NAMEPublic Notice is given on June 23, 2012 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Rio Blanco County Court.The Petition requests that the name of Donald Thunder Eagle be changed toDon J. Thunder Eagle.Susan Mills, Clerk of CourtBy /s/Capucine MainDeputy ClerkPublish: June 28, July 5 and 12, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

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SAFEHOUSEIf you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for

confidential shelter and help.878-3131

AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 pm, 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rangely.Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 pm, 207 S. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al-Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970.

MEEKER CAT Coalition accepting cat food or monetary donations for spay/neuter and health care. Donations may be left at The Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560 or 878-4429 for more information.

RANGELY ROCKCRAWLING & 4 Wheel Drive group in Rangely meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Rio Blanco Water Users Building on Hwy. 64 at 7 p.m.

VFW POST 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary monthly 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.

Rangely Victim ServicesAn open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-5729 or 629-0709. Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance for victims of violent crimes.

White River Electric Association, Inc.Prospective candidates for the annual election of White River Electric Associa-tion, Inc. directors may obtain nominating petitions at the headquarters, 6th and Market Streets in Meeker during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Petitions will be available on June 21th, 2012. One direc-tor from the rural district will be elected to three year term, and one director from

TOWN OF MEEKERBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tuesday July 3, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.Town Hall

345 Market Street, Meeker, COI. Call to OrderA. Pledge of AllegianceII. Roll CallIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Approval of the Previous MinutesV. Approval of Monthly DisbursementsVI. Public ParticipationVII. New BusinessA. Public Hearings- 7:00 p.m.1. Proposed Ordinance #06, Series 2012, electing the Exclusive Local Review Pro-cess for Liquor License Special Event Permit ApplicationsB. Yampa Valley Partners-Kate Nowak update on recycling inventory surveyC. Proposed Resolution #08, Series 2012, amending the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding the Mileage Reimbursement PolicyD. Proposed Resolution #09, Series 2012, adopting by reference the Colorado Mu-nicipal Records Retention ScheduleVIII. Mayor's remarksIX. Town Manager's ReportsX. Town Attorney's ReportXI. Other Board BusinessXII. AdjournmentPublished: June 28, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICERIO BLANCO COUNTY

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGNotice is hereby given that on Thursday July 12, 2012, the Rio Blanco County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado to consider the following:Conditional Use Permit 12-3 – Watson Family Revocable Trust – the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for 3 existing single family residences and two new additional residential dwellings on the subject property located at 840 Coun-ty Road 4, Meeker Colorado (Section 26, T1N, R94W, PIN# 140926200126).Copies of the documents may be ob-tained from the Planning and Develop-ment Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9580 for more information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.Published: June 28, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times


Estate of Sarah Ellen Jacqueline Size-more also known as Sarah Jacqueline El-

lenSizemore, Sally Sizemore, SarahSizemore, Sarah E. J. Sizemore

and Sarah J. E. Sizemore, Deceased.All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to pres-ent them to the Personal Representative or to: District Court of Rio Blanco, Coun-ty, Colorado at PO Box 1150, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641, on or before No-vember 1, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.F J FennessyAttorney for Personal RepresentativePO Box 1518970 878 4783Michael Roy SizemorePersonal RepresentativePO Box 1163Meeker, CO 81641970 878 3227Publish: June 21, 28 and July 5, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF FINALCONTRACTOR SETTLEMENTRIO BLANCO COUNTY2012 CRACKFILL PROJECTNOTICE is hereby given that on the 9th day of July,2012 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will beauthorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of CountyCommissioners with Kauffman Seal Coating of 81Cedar Cove, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 for allwork done by said CONTRACTOR on the projectknown as Rio Blanco County 2012 CrackfillProject.1) Any person, co-partnership, association, orcorporation who has an unpaid claim against thesaid project may at any time, up to and includingthe date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIEDSTATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid onaccount of such claims.2) All such claims shall be filed with Ron Leeper,Road and Bridge Coordinator, Rio Blanco County

Public Facilities Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker,Colorado 81641 on or before July 5, 2012.3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such astatement will relieve Rio Blanco County from anyand all liability for such claim.Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 25th day of June,2012.BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSOF RIO BLANCO COUNTYBY SHAWN BOLTON, CHAIRMANPublish: June 28 and July 5, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

the town district will be elected to a three year term. Completed petitions must be signed by 15 qualified Association mem-bers and returned to WREA by July 27, 2012 by 4:30 p.m. Balloting will be con-ducted by mail in August or White River Electric members may vote in person at the annual meeting, September 12, 2012 – 11:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. An alternate site for the annual meeting may be established due to con-struction at the Fairfield Center. Members will be notified by mail if an alternate site is necessary with the balloting pro-cess.Publish: June 21 and 28, 2012Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOBODY COVERS RIO BLANCO COUNTY LIKE THE HERALD TIMES


MEEKER I Emily Tracy isthe Democratic Candidate forColorado Senate District 8(Summit, Garfield, Routt, Grand,Jackson, Rio Blanco and Moffatcounties). Emily has a Bachelor’sDegree in Humanities from theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder,and a Master’s in PublicAdministration, with an emphasisin environmental management,from the University of Colorado atColorado Springs. She had a 19-year career in child protectionworking for Fremont County andthe Colorado Department ofHuman Services, and has alsoworked for the Office of DisputeResolution of the ColoradoJudicial Branch, in addition to sev-eral nonprofits. She currentlyworks for the Colorado Post-Adoption Resource Center as aregional Resource Coordinator foradoptive families in 38 counties inwestern, central and southernColorado. Emily has lived inColorado since 1965, in ruralColorado since 1977 and inSummit County since 2004.Tracy has served on the

Summit County CountywidePlanning Commission since 2006(appointed by the Summit CountyBOCC), and is on the Board ofDirectors of her HOA. She hasextensive public policy experi-ence, and experience in land use,natural resources, water, trans-portation and energy development.She is a mediator, and a formertrainer in conflict resolution. Shewas elected to two four-year terms

on the CañonCity CityCouncil, andran for theColorado statelegislature in2002 and 2004while living inCañon City.She served onthe Board ofthe Fremont

County Economic DevelopmentCorporation during the time thelargest federal prison complex inthe country was brought toFremont County. She was appoint-ed to the original Great OutdoorsColorado Committee by formerGovernor Roy Romer. She co-chaired the Summit Chamber ofCommerce Legislative AffairsCouncil from 2006 through 2010,and currently serves the businesscommunity of Summit County asAdministrative Coordinator for theSummit Chamber. She is married to Del Bush, a

Republican. She has two childrenand two grandchildren. Tracy says her reason for run-

ning is to “bring a strong voice tothe legislature for the rural andresort communities of north-cen-tral and northwest Colorado. AsColorado’s population continuesto concentrate along the FrontRange, rural and Western Slopeinterests struggle to be heard andsupported! Whether it’s the needfor good jobs, the protection of ourlimited water resources or thepreservation of our rural way oflife, we need an effective voice atthe Capitol.”

Emily Tracy

Candidate forSenate Dist. 8

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COMBINED NOTICECRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-13

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On March 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): Jim L. McPhail and Joyce A. McPhailOriginal Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LPDate of Deed of Trust: 3/6/2010County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/12/2010Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 298170Original Principal Amount: $158,628.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $156,673.77Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal DescriptionALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN RIO BLANCO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 14, FOOTHILLS SUBDIVISON, TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE FINAL PLAT THEREOR FILED AUGUST 29, 1978 AS RECEPTION NO 183727, RIO BLANCO COUN-TY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO.BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM JAMES C. GIBBONS AND BONNIE M. GIBBONS AS SET FORTH IN RE-CEPTION # 267139 dated 05/12/2000 AND RECORDED 05/12/2000, RIO BLANCO COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO.Tax/Parcel ID: R003873

Also known by street and number as: 821 11th St, Meeker, CO 81641-3030.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM-BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/25/2012, 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 of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication: 5/31/2012Last Publication: 6/28/2012Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA-TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE;DATE: 03/27/2012Karen 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at-torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Caren Jacobs Castle #11790, Barbara A. Bader #10394, Christa Kilk #29855, Deanna L. Westfall #23449, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Jennifer C. Rogers #34682, Katharine E. Fisher #39230, Kimberly L. Martinez #40351, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, Christopher T. Groen #39976, Castle Stawiarski LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400Attorney File # 12-03263The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.(c)Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

COMBINED NOTICECRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-14

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On April 9, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and De-mand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s): BRANDON K SIMMONSOriginal Beneficiary(ies): COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITYDate of Deed of Trust: 10/5/2007County of Recording: Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/9/2007Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 290152Original Principal Amount: $114,973.00Outstanding Principal Balance: $105,352.34Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.LOT 15 BLOCK 93 TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADOAlso known by street and number as: 1111 MAIN ST, MEEKER, CO 81641.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUM-BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALEThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/08/2012, 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 of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication: 6/14/2012Last Publication: 7/12/2012Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STA-TUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STA-TUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE;DATE: 04/09/2012Karen 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at-torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:David R. Doughty #40042, Lynn M. Janeway #15592, Matthew B. Peters #41905Janeway Law Firm 19201 E. Main Street, Suite 205, Parker, CO 80134 (303) 706-9990Attorney File # 0718The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.(c)Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011

Notice of Decision Missouri Creek Grazing Allotment Environmental Assessment,White River National Forest, Blanco Ranger District, Rio Blanco CountyThe Blanco District Ranger, Ken W. Coffin, signed a Decision Notice (DN) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on June 20, 2012 approving the proposed action as identified in the Missouri Creek Grazing Allotment Environmental Assessment. The se-lected alternative will best meet the purpose and need as described in the DN/FONSI and will meet the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) - 2002 Revision objectives for range management. Copies of the Environmental Assessment and Decision Notice/FONSI are available at the Blanco Ranger District, 220 E. Market Street in Meeker or online at http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/?project=33718. Documentation is also available for review at the Blanco Ranger District. Additional information regarding this action can be obtained from: Mary Cunningham, USFS Blanco Ranger District, 220 E. Market St., Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 878-6015 or email address [email protected] .Decision Subject to AppealThis decision is subject to administrative review (appeal) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 215.

Individuals or organizations who submitted comments or otherwise expressed interest during the comment period specified at 215.6 may appeal this decision. The notice of appeal must meet the appeal content requirements at 36 CFR 215.14.The appeal must be filed (regular mail, fax, email, hand-delivery, or express delivery) with the Appeal Deciding Officer at: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, 740 Simms, Golden, CO 80401; FAX: (303) 275-5134. Decisions related to the issuance, denial, or administration of written instruments to occupy and use National Forest System lands may be appealed by permit holders un-der 36 CFR 251. A Notice of Appeal must be consistent with 36 CFR 251.90 and filed simultaneously with the Appeal Reviewing Officer and the Deciding Officer within 45 days of the date on the notice of the written decision being appealed.The 36 CFR 251 appeal should be filed (regular mail, fax, email, hand-delivery, or ex-press delivery) with the Appeal Deciding Officer at: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, 740 Simms, Golden, CO 80401; FAX: (303) 275-5134. Appeals must be filed simultaneously with the Project Deciding Officer: District Ranger, Ken W. Cof-fin, Blanco Ranger District, 220 E. Market St., Meeker, CO, 81641, FAX: (970) 878-5173.The office business hours for submitting hand-delivered appeals are: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Electronic appeals must be submit-ted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc) to [email protected]. The appeal must have an identifiable name attached or verification of identity will be required. A scanned signature may serve as verification on electronic appeals.Appeals, including attachments, must be filed (postmarked) within 45 days from the publication date of this notice in the Herald Times, the newspaper of record. Attach-ments received after the 45 day appeal period will not be considered. The publication date in the Herald Times is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an ap-peal. Those wishing to appeal this decision should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. The Deciding Officer is willing to meet with permit applicants or holders to hear and discuss any concerns or issues related to this decision. This decision may be imple-mented during an appeal unless the Reviewing Officer grants a stay under 251.91.ImplementationIf no appeals are filed within the 45-day time period, implementation of the decision may occur on, but not before, 5 business days from the close of the appeal filing peri-od. When appeals are filed, implementation may occur on, but not before, the 15th business day following the date of the last appeal disposition.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an equal opportunity provider and em-ployer.Published: June 28, 2012 in Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF A PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITYWARRANTING PUBLIC COMMENT

Midwest Soil Remediation, Inc. proposes to construct and operate a portable thermal remediation unit for processing of petroleum contaminated soils. This thermal reme-diation unit has the potential to emit (PTE) a total of 31,542 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and 174,507 tons of Particulate Matter (PM, PM10, PM2.5) per year. The VOC PTE calculation was determined using the manufacturer's design rating of 120 tons per hour, a maximum VOC soil concentration of 30,000 mg/kg, 8,760 hours of op-eration per year, and a firing rate of 130 MMBtu/hr. The Particulate Matter PTE calcula-tion was determined using the manufacturer's design rating of 120 tons per hour, a 17% moisture content of the soil, a dry soil carryover of 20%, 8,760 hours of operation per year, and a firing rate of 130 MMBtu/hr. This source has limitations written into the permit that will prohibit the thermal remediation unit from processing more than 269,280 tons per year of contaminated soil and consuming more than 380,160 MMBtu per year of natural gas, diesel fuel, or propane. Particulate Matter emissions will be controlled by a baghouse, VOCs and Hazardous Air Pollutants will be controlled by a thermal oxidizer. These operational limitations bring the VOC emissions to 15.5 tons per year and the Particulate Matter emissions to 25.1 tons per year. Because this source has the potential to emit greater than 100 tons per year of VOC and Particulate Matter, but is willing to accept operational limits to bring the VOC and Particulate Matter emissions below 100 tons per year, this source is considered to be a synthetic minor source for VOC and Particulate Matter. As such, this permit is subject to public comment per Regulation 3, Part B, Section III.C.1.d. The Division will receive and con-sider the written public comments and requests for any hearing for thirty calendar days after the date of this Notice. Additional information regarding this action can be found at the Rio Blanco County Clerk's office and on the Division's website at: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/airpublicnotices.html or by contacting Renee Mayer at 303-691-4953 of the Division.RELEASED To: The Rio Blanco Herald Times on June 20, 2012PUBLISHED: June 28, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICECUT AND REMOVE WEEDS

TOWN ORDINANCE 221 SEC 2 1968 REQUIRES THAT OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE TOWN OR ANY AGENT IN CHARGE OF SUCH PROPERTY ARE REQUIRED TO CUT AND REMOVE THE WEEDS, BRUSH, INCLUDING WEEDS THAT HAVE GROWN ALONG ALLEYS AND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO SUCH PROPERTY. A WRITTEN NO-TICE MAY BE SERVED UPON THE OWNER OR AGENT AND IF NOT COMPLIED WITH BET-WEEN THE 10TH AND 20TH DAYS OF JUNE AND BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 10TH DAYS OF AUGUST, THE OWNER MAY BE CITED AND REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN MUNICIPAL COURT OR THE TOWN WILL CUT THE WEEDS AND ASSESS A TAX LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN WHICH THE WEEDS AND BRUSH HAVE BEEN REMOVED.ATTEST:SCOTT MESZAROS, TOWN ADMINISTRATORPublish: June 28 and July 19, 2012 in Rio Blanco Herald Times

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RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th and Park, Meeker.

Alcoholics AnonymousMon. 8 pm, Weds. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pmSt. James Church - enter from back parking lot, meetings are downstairs in Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker

878-4158 • 878-5919• 878-5636

Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655

NEW EDEN Pregnancy Care Services - pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy and child care, post-abor-tion support, referrals. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main Street, Meeker. Email: [email protected] or (970)878-5117. All services are confidential.

PENNIES PLUS PROJECTThe Rio Blanco County Historical Society is asking everyone to share your pennies (PLUS...all other coins accepted!) to help us pay off our book loan debt. We need...10 MILLION PENNIES!!! Coin con-tainers are everywhere in Meeker as well as the White River Museum

MOMS GROUP meeting, open to anyone with a child 0-5 years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely, first Thursday of every month, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info. call Heather Zadra (970)629-9937

MEEKER HOUSING Authority Board of Di-rectors meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. at The Pines, 875 Water St., Meeker.

BRESNAN CABLE television customers - If you are not receiving a television chan-nel station you normally get, 3 people must report it before it's considered an outage. Call the service number on your bill to report.

Veterans Service OfficesRio Blanco County: Veterans Service Of-ficer - Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Administration Build-ing, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Fax 878-9581.Rangely: Veterans Service Officer - Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home.

NEW HOURSDriver License Offices - Note: Drive tests by appointment only. Reinstatement info.: (303)205-5613. Need proof of physi-cal address to renew license. Check web-site for renewal requirements: www.col-orado.gov/revenue Meeker open 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rangely open 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Craig open Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri., 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Rio Blanco Herald Times will be closed July 4. All advertising, news items and legal notices for our July 5 edition are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Thank you!

PISTOL RIVER LEATHERHappy Independence Day!

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PRESSURE CANNING Workshop July 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Meeker Fair-grounds kitchen. Learn how to properly can foods. Bring your pressure canner to have it inspected too. To RSVP or for more info. call 878-9490.

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

day of meal878-5627 or 675-8112

Senior Citizen Nutrition ProgramMeals served at noon.

Reservations appreciated.Suggested Donation Over 60 - $2.50. Under 60 - Guest Fee $7.(Did you know? Take out trays can be ordered for age over 60, suggested do-nation $3 - 12:10 p.m. pickup.)

**MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE**FRIDAY, JUNE 29: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Stuffed baked potatoes with broccoli, cheese sauce, bacon bits, chili, on-ions, coleslaw, peach mold.MONDAY, JULY 2: Meatloaf, baked po-tato, caramelized carrots, fresh bread, cookies.TUESDAY, JULY 3: Baked chicken, country gravy, mashed potatoes, peas & onions, fresh bread, mixed fruit bowl.WEDNESDAY, JULY 4: 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY - SITES CLOSEDFRIDAY, JULY 6: Roast beef, potatoes, carrots, fresh bread, chocolate cake.

Rangely MuseumNew Summer Hours

Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

��Day Dreams Greenhouseis closing for the season.

Remaining plants will be SOLD at46 E. Main St. in Meeker

Saturday, June 30 from 8 a.m. tonoon.

(970)321-2052

JAK'S PRODUCEFresh veggies & fruit

Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.on 7th Street between

Market & Water Streets • MeekerMore info. (970)216-9650

RIO BLANCO COUNTY2012 Pavement Marking Paint Project

REQUEST FOR BIDPROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK2012 Rio Blanco County Pavement Marking Paint Project. Work for Rio Blanco County includes providing and installing approx. 6,513 Gallons of Pavement Marking Paint with Beads on approx. 140.71 miles of various county roads.AGREEMENT DOCUMENTSRio Blanco County Agreement Documents shall be available on June 21, 2012 at the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept. 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641, or on-line at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp, or on the county's website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us on the Public Announcements page.PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONSRon Leeper, Road & Bridge Coordinator, (970) 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Mailing address: Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second Street, Meeker, CO 81641.All vendors must examine the sites and become familiar with all site conditions. Any questions regarding the project are to be directed in writing to Ron Leeper before Tues-day, July 3, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at the above address or fax number.WORK SCHEDULEThe Project shall start on or after August 6, 2012 and shall be complete by August 31, 2012.BID SUBMITTALVendor shall submit a sealed bid for this project which shall include all information required by the Agreement documents. Bids shall have Vendor's name and address and "Sealed Bid for 2012 Pavement Marking Paint Project" written on the sealed envel-ope.Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, Colorado, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.Mail or hand-deliver to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, at P.O. Box i, 200 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 before Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 4:00 P.M., OR, Hand-deliver to the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, at P.O. Box i, 200 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 until 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 9, 2012.No bids shall be received Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8.BID OPENINGBids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on July 9, 2012 at the Commis-sioners' Meeting Room at 200 Main Street in Meeker. Bids submitted after 11:00 A.M.shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter.BID PREFERENCEC.R.S. 8-19-101, et. seq, shall be observed on all construction contracts on public pro-jects. The law states that when a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed preference against a nonresi-dent bidder from another state equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.BID AWARDThe Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado.The County also reserves the right to negotiate changes in project specifications with successful Vendor. If the Agreement is to be awarded, Owner will give the Successful Vendor a Notice of Award within thirty days after the day of the Bid opening.RIO BLANCO COUNTYDated: June 21, 2012By: Shawn Bolton, ChairmanPublish: Rio Blanco Herald Times: June 21 & 28, 2012

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We offer many outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking achallenging, rewarding and safe work environment. Previous experiencein Mining and in Human Resources is preferred.

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1981 Yamaha Virago 750cc motorcycle, custom two person seat, storage/helmet trunk, windshield, new battery, shop manual,maintenance done, good mpg, $900. (970)878-5808.

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1999 HOMEMADE 8 ft. x 14 ft. bumper pull utility trailer $200. 2007 homemade 6 ft. x 16 ft. bumper pull utility trailer $600. (970)878-3439 or (970)261-4146.

2001 18 ft. flatbed trailer, great condition, bumper pull, 2-5/16" hitch, all steel deck with hide-away tie down loops, double axle with brakes, spare tire, ramps, 2 rear stabilizer jacks when loading cars, whole trailer Rhino lined, $2800 with tool box or $2750 without. Call (970)261-4797 in Rangely.

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AUTOMOTIVE/ DIESEL MECHANIC–Rio Blanco County is currently seeking quali-fied applicants for mechanic for the Ran-gely Fleet Dept. Applicants are required to have 3 yrs of experience as a full duty mechanic, 1 yr on the job experience on hydraulic systems and heavy equipment maintenance and computer/vehicle diag-nostic skills. CDL is strongly preferred. Duties include skilled mechanical repair, minor mechanical services, operation of equipment, recordkeeping and welding. This is a full time position with paid ben-efits. $19.00-21.92/hr DOQ. To apply, sub-mit a completed RBC application to the HR Department at P.O. Box i, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications can be obtained from the HR Dept or downloaded from our website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/per-sonnel For information call 970-878-9570. Open until filled. Announcement #1203. EOE.

ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia Restaurant. Full-time day positions. Pick up an appli-cation at 401 Market St., Meeker.

VACANCY NOTICECustodian - Meeker School District• Full-time position with benefits• Swing shift/nights and various weekend hours duringthe school yearApplication and Job Description may be picked upand returned to:School Administration Office555 Garfield StreetMeeker, Colorado 81641Phone: 970-878-9040Review of applications will begin immediately andcontinue until the position is filled.

Meeker School District is anEqual Opportunity Employer

THE RANGELY Police Department is cur-rently seeking qualified applicants for police dispatcher. Applicants should be skilled with computer and telephone skills. Multi-tasking is a must. Duties in-clude, but are not limited to monitoring radios, answering numerous telephone lines, gathering pertinent information from callers and passing it on to the ap-propriate individuals or agencies.Applicants must be able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Applicants must be inquisitive, possess good communication and public relations skills and must be able to work well with others in stressful and diverse situations. Applicants must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to pass a back-ground check, range of motion test and a drug and alcohol screening. This is a full time job with benefits. To apply submit a completed Town of Rangely application to the Rangely Human Resources at 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648. Ap-plications can be obtained from the town or downloaded from our website at www.rangely.com. For information call (970) 675-8466. Equal Opportunity Em-ployer

INDEPENDENT OIL & gas company is seeking to hire a full-time Production Op-erator to begin work July 1 or after. Posi-tion will offer full benefits and salary commensurate with experience. The oil field is located near Rangely, CO.The applicant must:• Be self motivated and reliable• Experience in oil field management is a plus, but not required• Have general knowledge of day to day oil field operations• Be familiar with natural gas engines and pumping units• Be able to pass a full background check, as well as pass a drug test• Have a valid drivers license and clean motor vehicle recordSerious inquiries only. If interested in ap-plying for this position please send a re-sume and cover letter to:[email protected].

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RN NEEDED immediately to care for criti-cal patient at home in Dinosaur. Call 877-259-9001. www.criticalnursestaffing.com

R&T OILFIELD Services is needing people interested in working in northeast Penn-sylvania. Please call Randy at (970)878-4077.

NEED RELIABLE help for laundry, house-keeping and cooking. Must have own transportation. References required. (970)274-6850.

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MERCHANDISER: FGXI seeks a part-time merchandiser to service a store in Range-ly, CO. Please apply at:www.fgxi.appone.com

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885 3RD St. (Meeker): Saturday, June 30, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of great items!

��Closeout/Everything Must Go Sale!at the Meb Wardell Eagle Crest apt. # 14 (Rangely): Fri. July 6 and Sat. July 7, 8 am - noon and 2pm - 6pm both days. . Some large items, some family pieces still available + hardback books, clothes, frames, paintings and more. Bring your own box/bag!

485 PINE St. (Meeker): Friday, June 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to ?? Furniture, household, clothes, bed-ding. Lots of good stuff!! More to come, all must go!

1326 Sage Ridge Rd. (Meeker): Saturday, June30, 8 a.m. to noon. Multi-Family. Largeentertainment center, pellet stove, tons of kids toysand clothes.

440 GARFIELD St. - in the back alley (Meeker): Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 9 a.m. to ?? Lots of misc.

46 E. Main St. (Meeker): PLANTS FOR SALE, Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to noon.

229 PARK Ave. (Meeker): MOVING SALE, Friday, June 29, 8 a.m. to noon. Multi-Family sale. Full-size electric air hockey table, china hutch and more.

1411 SILVER Sage Rd. (Meeker): Satur-day, June 30, 8 a.m. to ?? Multi-Family Yard Sale. No early birds, please! Big screen TV, table & chairs, furniture, household, misc.

402 W. Main at the EEC Bldg. gym (Ran-gely): Friday, June 29, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Lots of mis-cellaneous. Some furniture.

665 SHAMAN Trail - Ute Terrace (Meek-er): Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. I was called a hoarder. It's time to purge. There's something for everyone.

Community Yard Sale sponsored by ERBM Rec & Park District, July 21. Sell-ers reserve your FREE space by July 13th.

223 Main St. (Meeker): Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gym for sale: com-mercial equipment, cable cross over, peck deck, Smith machine, 45 degree leg press, leg extension and more. Dark oak armoire and matching desk, very nice dining table with 6 chairs, roll top desk, two TVs and lots more. 878-3540.

CORNER OF 1st and Market (Meeker): Saturday, June 30, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Contents of 2 old sheds.

747 S. White (Rangely): Friday, June 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 Home Yard Sale.

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Moving and Consignment Auction Sat. June 30, 10 a.m., Garfield County Fair-grounds, Rifle, CO. Appliances and household misc., antiques & collecta-bles, hand and elec. tools, camping, hunting and fishing. To consign call - Ralph Fritzlan Auctioneer, www.silver-nickelauction.com (970)283-5416 or (970)571-1608.

AUCTION, SATURDAY, June 30, 10 a.m., 640 E. Victory Way, Craig, Colo. (fair-grounds indoor arena). Snowmachine trailer, combo lathe/milling machine, 20+ guns, ammo, reloading items, hand & power tools, 5 handmade quilts, lamps, glassware, freezer, waterfall bedroom sets, art deco furniture, couches, love seats, tables & chairs, 2 washers & dry-ers, air conditioners, fans, train set, pick-le jars, desks, wagons, 2 twin beds, books, bedding, TVs, wood boxes, new leather lift chair, pictures, crocks, 2 sew-ing machines, pots-pans-dish sets, jew-elry, southwest decorations, saddle tack, quite a few antiques of all kinds. For more info., call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service (970)260-5577. See web: www.cpauction.com "Call me about a sale for you!"

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14'X65' 3 BDR, 2 BA mobile home. FREE, you haul away. (970)878-0790.

LARGE ENTERTAINMENT center, oak, glass. In 3 parts, waiting in our garage. We needto get it sold, $200 OBO. 878-4540 or 756-2855.

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STURM RUGER .40 caliber, semi-au-tomatic pistol, $400. 878-4874.

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WANTED: ELK & deer landowner tags any season. Call Dave (435)586-8257.

WANT TO buy landowner vouchers 3rd ri-fle season Units 11/211. Call (979)732-7041.

WANTED UNIT 23 3rd season unit wide landowner voucher. Call (209)479-2750.

WANTED FOUR (4) Area 22, third season riflelandowner vouchers. These landowner tags wouldbe for me and my family. All 4 do not need to befrom same land-owner. Will purchase what you have.Call Jeremy at (801)953-3903.

WANTED three landowner vouchers for private land.Hunt code D-E-001-P2-R. Call (618)935-2267.

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STUDENT MICROSCOPE, 10X eyepiece $125, 15 ft. trampoline $100, 7.5'x10.5' trailer frame $100, 7.5x15' flatbed trailer $250, four 8-14.5 load range E tires $100, Whitfield pellet stove, glass door $200, 2001 Arctic Cat 800Z snowmobile $2000, chain link dog kennel 10'x10' $75, lawn tractor fertilizer spreader $25. 878-4874.

ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHININGCan't get a metal part? We can make all kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine equipment, lathe and tooling to do the job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive and Machine. (970)878-5606.

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THE 4TH of July is right around the corn-er. Have fun and PLEASE don't drink & drive. The life you save could be your loved one. The Seamstress, 878-3193.

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Rio Blanco BOCES is currently seeking applications for Special Education Teach-ers for the Rangely Junior Senior High School for the 2012-2013 school year. Ap-plicants must be licensed or be eligible for a Colorado teaching license. Please contact Rio Blanco BOCES at 402 W. Main Street, Suite #219, Rangely, CO 81648, (970)675-2064. Rio Blanco BOCES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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REGISTERED miniature poodle puppies- 1 apricot male, 1 silver/white male, 1 sil-ver/white female. First shots, ready to go. (719)298-1528

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��$395,000 for newer 3600 sq. ft. home located at 1452 Mountain View Rd, Sage Hills. 4 BDR, 3 BA, office, great room, rec/theater room, work shop, 3 car garage. Virtual tours and more de-tails at www.WesternSlopeFSBO.com and www.meekercolorado.comMotivated seller, call (970)243-7083.

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FSBO 1242 La Mesa Circle in Rangely, 3 BDR, 2.5 BA, 2154 sq. ft., large living room main floor, full finished basement, 2-car garage, central air, sprinkler sys-tem, fenced yard, great location. Asking $232,000. 675-2260 home, (970)629-3262.

BEAUTIFUL TWO story home on 0.5 acres. 1727 sq. ft., attached double car garage, 3 BDR, 2.5 BA (master bath has jetted tub), beautiful gas fireplace. Price re-duced to $230,000. (970)629-5939.

CUTE 2 BDR, 1 BA home for sale. 231 S. Stanolind Ave. Completely remodeled in 2011, almost everything is new. Extra room in basement could be used as of-fice or bedroom. Approx. 1200 total sq. ft. Asking $143,500. Call (970)675-8855 to see.

FSBO, 1264 Sunridge Ave., 1264.75 sq.ft., 3 BDR, 2 BA, double lot, privacy fenced yard, dog run. Much, much more! $195,000. Lana (970)675-2173.

NEW LOWER PRICE!!! 2900 sq. ft. tri-lev-el home for sale in Rangely. Priced at $229,000. $ BDR, 3.5 BA, 2-car attached garage, all new flooring. Located on a large corner lot, 240 Ridge Rd. If interest-ed, please contact Michelle at (970)629-5078. Also, pictures available at western-slopefsbo.com

2663 sq. ft. ranch, 4 BDR, 1, 3/4, 1/2 baths, formal living & dining room, large kitchen with great room, laundry room, partial basement for storage, built in 1960. 2-car garage with workshop. Fully landscaped, sprinkler system, built-in vacuum. Large lot, superb location. $175,000, as is, cash or conventional. 119 W South Street, Rangely. Open house July 7, 2:00-4:00.

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3 BDR, 2 BA in Meeker Park. Must see to appreciate. Call (970)456-7913 or (970)456-7912.

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HOUSE FOR rent on 20 acres, fenced. Must see to appreciate. 6 miles out on Strawberry (County Rd. 7). 878-4835 evenings.

LIKE NEW completely remodeled 5 BDR, 3 BA, 2 car garage, fireplace, NS/NP. Available now, $950/month+deposit. (970)521-1084 or (303)657-9050.

2 BDR duplex, all appliances including washer/dryer, 1.5 BA, covered carport with large storage shed, fenced backyard, pet negotiable, $550/month + $650 dam-age deposit. Available July 10. (970)878-5486 or (916)873-3659.

CLEAN 2 BDR, 1 BA, dishwasher, big yard, quiet, NS, NP. Great for a 1 or 2 people, $500/month, 878-3432.

AVAILABLE JULY 9 - HOUSE FOR RENT OR LEASE: 3 BDR, 2 BA, 643 - 4th Street, washer/dryer, large yard, NS, pets negoti-able, $900/month, $700 deposit, referenc-es required. 878-3162.

CLEAN 3 BDR, 2 BA home, washer, dryer, garage, deck with views. $1200/month + deposit, year lease, no smoking, pet con-sidered. (970)261-8912.

2 BDR, 1.75 BA, townhome, back privacy fenced yard, available June 15. Deposit required, NP, NS. 878-0790.

Furnished and unfurnished apartments for rent. Also have 2 BDR, 1.5 BA townhouse for $600/month + electricity. 878-3363.

2 BDR townhouse for rent. Contact (970)620-3038.

CLEAN 1 BDR, 1 BA apartment. Price re-duced to $450/month. (970)220-2150.

2 BDR townhouse, all appliances includ-ing washer and dryer, covered patio, cov-ered parking. Landlord pays water and sewer. $550/month plus $650 damage de-posit. Available 4/1. 878-5486 or 916-873-3659.

1 BDR, 1 BA upstairs apartment. Price re-duced to $425/month. First & deposit re-quired. All utilities included. (970)220-2150.

AVAILABLE NOW! 2 BDR, 1 BA, water, sewer & trash paid. No pets. $650/month. Terms negotiable. (970)285-2334.

HALANDRAS BUILDING office for rent, 7th Street frontage, own entry & bathroom, front door patron parking, includes utili-ties. (970)878-3394.

APARTMENTS AT680 WATER STREET

VERY NICE, unfurnished 2 BDR, 1 BA. On-site laundry, large backyard.

ON THE RIVER. Rents from $550-$650 plus electricity with 6 or 12 month lease. Month-to-month options, also available. Storage units available

for renters. NO PETS.970-878-5187

STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. Ask about our Spring special. 878-4808.

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

Rocky Mountain Storage & Rentals5x10, 10x10 storage units available in town. 878-0085 or 878-3700.

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THE FORMER BLM Building west of Meeker is for rent. The building consists of approximately 10,000 square feet of of-fice space. Interested parties may con-tact the Meeker Re-1 School District Su-perintendent at 878-9040 for more infor-mation.

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

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SILVER SAGE RV PARK(970)675-2259

RV Spaces for rent.Manager: Heath GeBauer

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Fax: (970)675-5509

3 BDR, 2 BA mobile home, central loca-tion, no pets. $800/month includes water and yard care. (970)620-0812.

RANGELY duplex for rent. 2 BDR, 2 BA, NP. (970)778-5040.

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2003 KOMFORT 22 ft. 5th wheel, top shape. Asking $9850. (970)948-2493.