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RBC I The summer fun and frol-ic ends next week for students inRangely and Meeker as the 2014-15school year begins.

The first public school in thecounty to open will be RangelyJunior/Senior High School, whichopens its doors at 7:45 a.m. onMonday. The other school inRangely, Parkview ElementarySchool, begins classes at 8 a.m. onWednesday with classes wrapping upat 3:30 p.m.

All Meeker schools open theirdoors on Wednesday although thehours vary from school to school.

Meeker High School class hourswill be 7:50 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.Monday through Thursday as theMeeker School District has adopted afour-day school week this year for allschools in its district.

Hours for Barone Middle School

run from 7:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., thesame as for Meeker ElementarySchool, with the exception of kinder-garten classes.

For morning kindergarten classesat MES, class hours will be 8 a.m. to11:15 a.m.; for afternoon kinder-garten, class hours will be 12:25 to3:40 p.m.

In Meeker, if a student has not yetregistered, they can do so from nowthrough Tuesday during the hours of8 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 3 p.m.Students are urged to register beforeWednesday, the day classes willbegin.

To register, all new students mustbring their birth certificate andimmunization records.

If there are any questions, pleasecall the school where the child will beregistering.

Caution is also being urged inRangely and Meeker as young pedes-trians and bicycle riders may beentering traffic.

Meeker and Rangelyschools back in sessionduring the next week

By SEAN McMAHONsean@theheraldtimes.com

EDITOR'S NOTE: The story belowwas written after the Aug. 5 meeting ofthe Meeker School Board but beforethe open executive session on Mondaythis week. At the Monday meeting, theboard and Dorsett were unable toagree on terms. Dorsett wanted to becontractually shielded from MHSPrincipal Kim Ibach's supervision andfrom “a hostile work place,” as hedescribed the situation at the highschool. District Superintendent MarkMeyer and the board members did notwant to negotiate contracts, sayingthat if they did it for Dorsett, thatwould open the door to all of the dis-trict's other teachers to seek specialcontracts. Meyer, Ibach and the boardmembers repeatedly requested thatDorsett sign the standard contract andthat all parties would work to ease thedifferences between Dorsett andIbach. The disagreement continued,and with a no motion to accept eitherof Dorsett's proposed contracts, theissue died. For more informationabout Monday's meeting, please readthe “From My Window...” column onPage 4.

MEEKER I Roughly 55 parents,teachers and students were in atten-dance at the Meeker School Boardmeeting Aug. 5 to voice their supportfor science instructor Dr. RobertDorsett, who announced a week earli-er he could not come to terms withdistrict Superintendent Mark Meyeron a contract to teach this coming yearat Meeker High School and would notbe returning.

Dorsett admittedly has had con-flicts with MHS Principal Kim Ibach

and has beenopenly critical ofIbach on severaloccasions. Hesaid he wouldlike to stay on atMHS but wouldneed to negotiatea new contractthat would allowhim to “just domy job and justteach.”

He said he does not agree with thestandard contract because it does notprovide a means to address conflictsand because of a clause in the contractthat forces teachers to performextracurricular activities without con-sulting the affected teachers and thathe and other teachers have edited indi-vidual contracts in the past, so negoti-ating a new contract now would not besetting a precedent.

Superintendent Mark Meyer saidhe does not agree with negotiatingindividual contracts with teachersbecause negotiating with one wouldopen the door to having to negotiateindividual contracts with all teachers.

Dorsett said later that he isrequesting relief from Ibach’s arbi-trary decisions.

Meyer’s predecessor, SusanGoettel, also was against individualcontracts, and she put an end to manycontracts that had been individualized.

Meyer explained that contractswere let out on May 20 and that theteachers had 30 days to decidewhether to sign their contracts. Hesaid the contracts were returned butthat there was no contract fromDorsett.

Dr. BobDorsett

Dorsett will not bereturning to teachat MHS this year

� SeeDORSETT, Page 10A

By HEATHER ZADRASpecial to the Herald Times

RANGELY I A non-motorized trails proj-ect in the works for more than two yearsapproached completion this week while Townof Rangely subcontractors began work on a vet-erans’ memorial park in the existing HefleyPark last week.

The first link of a 16-mile, five-loop trailsystem outlined in a 2011 master plan is in itsfinal weeks of construction, Rangely TownManager Peter Brixius said Monday. Foot andbike traffic will soon cross the 10-foot-wideconcrete path traveling the length of RoydenDitch, which joins South White and SouthStanolind avenues. An access ramp at SunsetAvenue, gates at trail entrances, fencing andbank work have yet to be completed.

A $136,500 construction grant awarded byColorado Parks and Wildlife in 2012 paid forthe work. So did a condition of the grant, whichmandated that 25 percent of the funding bematched by in-kind work or cash contributions.Town employees prepared and compacted thespace before Grand Junction’s Mays Concretepoured cement last week, and those sameemployees will soon add fencing, install gatesand finish reclamation work on the ditch’sbanks.

Brixius said the project’s delay was proba-bly funding-related.

“For some reason, the state was really push-ing back the execution of the contract,” he said.“There must have been some funding issues.Rather than using lottery funds like GOCO(Great Outdoors Colorado) or state funding,they ended up using the funding from the feder-al government through Land and Water(Conservation Funds).”

Because sections of the loop system can becompleted only when grant funding comesthrough and the town’s conservation trust fundhas sufficient capital to pay for in-kind work,the entire process will take decades to complete.However, code compliance officer VickiPfennig is currently researching the next grantthe town hopes to get, and when it does, recon-

structing the asphalt trail parallel to KennedyDrive is likely next in line.

“It’s in really poor shape right now,” Brixiussaid. “I’d hate to move onto something elsewithout addressing that first … A good portionof that trail needs to be overlaid. Other partsneed some shoring and retaining walls to pre-vent the mud from running over the trail.”

One architect’s plan has estimated costs forthe Kennedy reconstruction at between$200,000 and $250,000 although altering thecurrent plan could reduce that cost. Brixiushopes grants and in-kind work, the latter ofwhich is always a condition of receiving stateand federal funding, will make the project a

reality in the next few years.Just down the road from Royden Ditch, sev-

eral Town of Rangely employees subcontractedout to the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan(WRBM) Recreation and Park District have cutwalkways through and around Hefley Park withcement scheduled to be poured in the nextweek, WRBM Executive Director Tim Webbersaid.

The work is part of turning the green spaceinto a veterans’ memorial park, which willbecome home to a 1¼-life-sized statue of a sol-dier crafted by Meeker sculptor John Kobald.

Rangely trail project advances while newveterans’ memorial park nears completion

� SeeTOWN, Page 3A

HEATHER ZADRATown of Rangely employees, subcontracted to the Western Rio Blanco MetropolitanRecreation and Park District, cut walkways through Hefley Park in west Rangely lastweek. The space, which will become a veterans’ memorial park, will feature a 1 1/4-life-sized soldier statue created by Meeker artist John Kobald and funded through col-laborative efforts of the Meeker and Rangely VFWs, government entities, businessesand individuals in 2012-2013. An identical statue was unveiled on Meeker’s courthouselawn on July 4, 2013.

Special to the Herald Times

RBC I The White River andDouglas Creek conservation districtsjoined the Rio Blanco County com-missioners and several members ofthe public for a meeting with U.S.Rep. Cory Gardner on Friday toaddress shared concerns about anumber of natural resource issues.

One of the top concerns is thepotential “threatened” or “endan-gered” listing of the Greater SageGrouse by U.S. Fish and WildlifeServices and the BLM ResourcePlan Amendment.

Gardner expressed his under-standing of the devastation that athreatened or endangered listing ofthis species would cause Colorado’seconomy. In fact, he said he hasjoined fellow U.S. Rep Scott Tiptonand others in introducing legislation“to prevent the sage grouse frombeing listed under the EndangeredSpecies Act for 10 years, and insteadrequires states to develop conserva-tion management plans to meet theunique needs of the sage grouse ineach state” (the Congressman’s web-site).

White River District Board

Member Gary Moyer shared theboards’ concerns about several ongo-ing federal agency actions. Theseinclude the “proposed directive” bythe U.S. Forest Service (USFS) torequire permit applicants to assign

their water rights to the USFS as acondition of permit approval and asecond directive regarding thegroundwater resource managementon USFS lands.

The Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) is proposing a ruleregarding the “waters of the UnitedStates” under the Clean Water Act(CWA) “defining the scope of waters

Gardner listens to concerns of local officials

SEAN McMAHONU.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, top left, was in Meeker on Friday to meet with the Rio Blanco County commis-sioners and officials of the White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts regarding federalissues of local concern. From left to right are: U.S. Rep. Gardner, Commissioner Shawn Bolton,Commissioner Jon Hill, Commissioner Jeff Eskelson and Callie Hendrickson, the executive director ofthe conservation districts.

� SeeGARDNER, Page 2A

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BUFORD I The White RiverCommunity Association (WRCA),which has preserved and now main-tains the rural Buford School upriver, isputting on its dancing shoes and gra-ciously inviting the community to be apart of recreating history and support-ing another rural school.

Of course, this is nothing new. Thepioneers of the White River Valley hadmusic, dancing, box socials and a tradi-tion of helping each other in their bloodfrom the very beginning.

As for dancing, that tradition start-ed early.

Mary Goff, the very first schoolteacher in this county, wrote about theirearly life in a poem written in 1883. Inpart it reads:

“When the Soldiers marched fromMeeker, in the fall of eighty three,

Behind, the old fort almost empty,stood, as quiet as could be

But not all alone deserted, for anervy little band

Stayed and held the fort at Meeker,gayest, bravest in the land.

Yes, in families, we were seven,and off the empty barracks ran

With our music of our laughter andthe happy songs we sang.

Each weekend from eight tilleleven, the old hall echoed with ourdin,

As we danced to the stirring musicof Harry Gilmore’s violin.”

By the turn of the century, the his-toric Buford School not only taughtmany children “reading and writingand arithmetic,” but was also the venuefor numerous dances and box socials.As was the Coal Creek School, whichis the rural school now ready to receivefunds for historic preservation.

Nominated for the NationalRegister of Historic Places inWashington, D.C., and the oldest ruralschool in our county, the Rio BlancoCounty Historical Society is excitedabout bringing another rural schoolback to life, beginning with the launchof a capital campaign.

At a recent presentation by the his-torical society titled “Music in RioBlanco County,” Dave Main remi-nisced about attending dances in manyof the rural schools with his parents. Herecounted long hours of dancing and

himself sleeping under a bench — asdid many of the children who attendedwith their families.

Others shared memories of the boxsocials:

Rusty Lugenbeel Robertson said,“Loved going as a young child and pre-teen. My love of music and dancingwas deeply ingrained from the musicthere and then. My family was full ofmusic. Daddy sang and whistled anddid a soft shoe shuffle … Momma wasalways singing or humming and sheand Daddy danced together in thekitchen. They moved like one. Mybrother, Mike, had a beautiful tenorvoice that helped school recitals andmusicals come to life. Then of course,our family had Sam and Jeannie. Ourown country and Western stars!”

Beverly White added her recollec-tion: “The outside design of your boxhad to look good, too, as that’s what gotthe guys’ attention to bid on it. Iremember Mom (Marg Fulton) helpingJudy and I design our boxes. One was ahen sitting on a nest ...very cute.”

Judy Fleming added, “Bev and Ilearned to dance standing on Dad’s feetwhile he danced with us. I just lovedthose dances…”

In regards to helping each other,that was just the neighborly thing to do.In the White River Review, thesenotices were posted:

Oct. 30, 1915: “A box supper willbe given at the Petrolite school housefor the benefit of the new school house,which is being constructed.”

Nov. 20, 1915: “Petrolite box socialhad small attendance due to bad weath-er, but was still quite a success. Boxesbrought in $22.25. Cakes for prettiestlady, most popular man and ugliestman brought the total for boxes andcakes to $38.60.”

Oct. 21, 1916: “A dance will begiven at Rooney’s hall for the benefit ofthe Lime Kiln school house. The resi-dents of that section have put up a newschool house and the dance will be forthe purpose of raising funds to assist infurnishing this building.”

In 1917, there was a rural schoolsreport on fund-raising dances forschool funds and improvements suchas organs, pianos, stoves, flag poles andflags. Lower Powell Park andStrawberry schools held fund-raisingevents for schools at Upper PowellPark, which was more accessible and

therefore easier to gather a crowd. TheAngora and Yellow Creek schoolshosted fund-raising dances together inearly years, when travel to thoseschools was so difficult.

At least 20 different schools werenoted and invitations were made to allso everyone could join in the fun andhelp with the funds.

The current members of theWRCA have the same vision.

“We have one of the wonderful his-toric rural schools restored and takepride in maintaining it and developingfriendship in our community,” saidJeanne Horne, president of the WRCA.“To carry on the traditions of the WhiteRiver Valley Pioneers of dancing, boxsocials and helping each other, we areinviting everyone to a Dessert BoxSocial and Dance at the Buford Schoolon Saturday,Aug. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m.”

The dessert auction will go towardthe historic preservation of the CoalCreek School.

Entertainment will be provided byDave Main and band along with DanSeely to call the square dancing andBryce Purkey to auction the donateddesserts. The three have enthusiastical-ly volunteered their musical talent andskills to make this benefit a success.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will beserved free of charge with donationsaccepted to defray costs and to helpmaintain the Buford School.

“Anyone is welcome to bring theirbest dessert for auction and bid on adessert,” Horne said, “But, most of all,be prepared to have some great fun.”

Box social on Aug. 30 at BufordSchool to benefit Coal Creek School

protected under the CWA.” Thesedirectives are of grave concern asstand-alone issues. However, there iscause for even greater concern whenwe recognize their cumulativeimpacts.

District executive director CallieHendrickson, stated, “the FederalRegister had 7,468 pages of ‘actions’just for the month of July,” and sheasked Gardner to take action to stopfederal agencies from drafting andimplementing these types of rulesthrough the Federal Register that arein essence circumventing Congress.He acknowledged that Congressmust take back the control by pass-ing good solid bills that will preventthis kind of overreach by the agen-cies.

The last statement of concern bythe attendees was that the EqualAccess to Justice Act (EAJA) isbeing abused by special interestgroups and is negatively impactingthe federal agencies’ ability to man-age natural resources.

The EAJA requires the federalgovernment to pay the litigants’ legalfees even if they settle out of court orif they win a case on a technicality.With so many rules and regulationson the books, i.e. the 7,468 pages permonth, anyone can find a technicali-ty to win a case.

Gardner shared this concern andsaid he is carrying a bill that willrequire transparency of the JudgmentFund, which is an unlimited pot ofmoney being used to pay some of thelegal fees, judgments and settlementsagainst the federal government.

GARDNER:� Continued fromPage 1A

Special to the Herald Times

RBC I The Bureau of LandManagement (BLM) has agreed todelay the proposed roundup of morethan 800 wild horses in Wyoming toallow the court time to rule on a motionfor a temporary restraining order and/orpreliminary injunction filed late Fridayby several environmental groups.

Those groups include The CloudFoundation, the American Wild HorsePreservation Campaign (AWHPC),Return to Freedom and wild horse pho-tographers Kimerlee Curyl and CarolWalker, a board member of the WildHorse Freedom Federation. The plain-tiffs have requested a decision by Aug.29.

The motion seeks to halt the wildhorse roundup in theAdobe Town, SaltWells Creek and Great Divide Basin

herd management areas (HMAs),which was scheduled to begin approxi-mately Aug. 20.

In response, the BLM has agreed topostpone the roundup until at leastSept. 1 in order to give the court time torule on the motion.

“This proposed roundup threatensto permanently remove all of the wildhorses from the private and publiccheckerboard lands within the AdobeTown, Salt Wells Creek, and GreatDivide Basin HMAs, the injunctionrequest claims. The BLM authorizedthis drastic management action withoutanalyzing any of the environmentalconsequences of a wild horse roundupof this magnitude, or reasonable alter-natives to this action, as required by[the National Environmental PolicyAct].”

“Nor has the BLM even purported

to make certain statutory determina-tions required by the [Wild Horse Act]prior to the permanent removal of anywild horses from the range,” themotion states. “...These clear-cut legalviolations demonstrate that BLM’sdecision is nothing more than a flagrantattempt to skirt the procedures dictatedby governing law in a rush to perma-nently extirpate nearly a thousand hors-es from the range, including from pub-lic lands.”

The plaintiffs maintain they willsuffer irreparable harm if the rounduptakes place and are asking the judge toenjoin the BLM from removing thehorses until after the merits of the caseare heard.

The motion is the latest in theongoing legal battle about the future of

BLM delays wild horse roundup

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An identical statue was erected onMeeker’s courthouse on July 4, 2013.

Several companies have donatedor will donate materials and labor forthe walkways, pedestal and lighting,among them Grand Junction’s MaysConcrete and Calvin Stucco, MeekerSand and Gravel and Ducey’sElectric.

“Both the town and recreationdistrict have been really big support-ers of this project,” VFW Post 5261Commander and Rio Blanco County-Rangely veterans service officerHoot Gibson said. “Without the inputfrom those folks, (the memorial)probably wouldn’t have happened forRangely, too. The government enti-ties on both ends of the counties havehelped Meeker and us get it done.And so many people have donatedtime and money to make it happen.”

The statue’s placement andunveiling will happen sometime thisfall.

Webber hopes the park’s“facelift,” which will include newlawn irrigation and ADA-compliantrestrooms, will help draw locals andvisitors alike to a part of town thatincludes W.C. “Bud” Striegel’s carmuseum and the Rangely AreaChamber of Commerce andTourism’s quarters.

“Ultimately, we want that wholecorner to draw people in,” Webbersaid.

In other town news, Phase II ofthe water treatment plant’s $5.5 mil-lion, three-phase renovation projectcontinues moving forward. Workersare currently installing piping on theplant’s exterior, and after they back-fill around the pipes, constructionwill move back into the plant.

“The water plant itself looks likea missile testing site out there rightnow,” Brixius said.

Next on the team’s checklist willbe constructing a filter apparatus and

installing a new sodium hypochloridegenerator, which enables the town togenerate its own chlorine rather thanbuy the chemical in compressedform.

Once that’s done, workers willreplace several outdated electroniccontrols with new ones, at whichpoint the plant will have completeredundancy, allowing it to producewater continually even if one side ofthe plant goes offline.

Phase II renovations have gonelargely according to plan, though aleaking filter basin has caused somedelays to the construction’s progress.Brixius hopes the basin will be reme-diated by Sept. 1.

The town initially hoped to com-plete all three reconstruction phasesby 2015, but Phase III funding won’tlikely be in place until 2016. Thetown will seek out additional grantmoney to finish the work, including a$1 million grant it hopes to receivefrom the Colorado Department ofLocal Affairs (DOLA).

An algae bloom in the river thatclogged filters last month has largelydissipated thanks to rains adding siltcontent to the river, Brixius said. Siltsground the algae to a finer textureand helped dissipate it.

Supporters of the “Save theMine” campaign earlier this summercontinue to wait for an Aug. 29 deci-sion from the EnvironmentalProtection Agency, which will deter-mine whether a Title V permit will beissued to the Deseret Power ElectricCooperative with its original con-straints, require Deseret’s BonanzaPower Plant to install current BestAvailable Control Technology(BACT) or some measure inbetween.

Finally, several resurfacing proj-ects on Rangely’s residential streetsare done, with a final paving projectat the juncture of North Cedar Streetand East Raven Avenue wrapping upthe in-town road construction season.

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By SEAN McMAHONsean@theheraldtimes.com

Schools in Rangely and Meekerwill be open for classes nextweek and drivers are cautioned

to be more aware with young chil-dren walking the streets to and fromschool and with more bicycles on theroadways than normal.

Having witnessed several pedes-trian/bicycle vs. vehicle accidentsover the years, I can assure any driverout there that there’s nothing quite asdevastating as an accident in which ayoung child is injured — or worse.

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Speaking about a tough schoolsituation that is benefitting no one isthe situation within the MeekerSchool District in regard to the highschool.

There are what appear to be threesides lurking out there — the schoolboard and administration, MeekerHigh School Principal Kim Ibach and

Dr. Bob Dorsett, who seems to havevery strong backing from parents,students and the public.

There are strong feelings in hugenumbers behind the support of Dr.Dorsett; there are rumors of all sortsabout at least one of the school boardmembers making the statement thatthey hired Ibach to “clean out” thehigh school faculty, which has indeedbeen done, with half of last year’sstaff not returning this upcomingyear; and there are photos circulatingaround town of voodoo dolls withpins stuck in them that were reported-ly taken in Ibach’s office at MHS;there are comments from schoolboard member Mindy Burke that sev-eral of the few remaining teachers atMHS do not like working withDorsett.

Who is right? Who is wrong? Ihave my opinions, but I don’t pretendto know all the facts.

I do know, however, that the oneswho are losing are the students atMHS.

It is tough to deny that Dr. Bob is

one of the mostwell-liked andrespected teachersat MHS. He wantsa special contractor an “edited”contract, both ofwhich he has hadbefore, and hewants to be leftalone to “do my job and teach.”

It is equally tough to deny thatIbach wouldn’t win a popularity con-test among her staff members atMHS — or a lot of the students atMHS following the prom debacle lastyear.

Meanwhile, it has been difficultat times to understand the votes castby some of the school board mem-bers.

The unrest between the threesides of this trinity is causing anger,unrest, hard feeling and generalunhappiness within the three facets,and still the kids are the losers.

There has been a sign in the MSDadministration’s school board meet-ing room asking “Is it good for thekids?”

They don’t seem to be a factor inthe thought processes of the boardmembers or administrators.

The biggest problem is that thereappears to be no solution to the tur-moil. And hope for a happy conclu-sion seems to have died Mondaynight when the board turned downDorsett’s request for a special or edit-ed contract. He physically offered theboard copies of both.

Meanwhile, all members of theboard present and on teleconferenceurged Dorsett to sign a regular con-tract and proceed from there.

One proposal would have beenfor Superintendent Meyer to playmoderator between Dorsett andIbach, which Dorsett turned downbecause, he said, there was no protec-tion from Ibach written into the con-tract.

Regarding Dorsett’s claim thatMHS presents a toxic, hostile workplace, the board again urged Dorsettto sign a regular contact and then toimmediately file a grievance againstIbach, then an investigation could beconducted.

Dorsett said he has filed griev-ances before but that nothing hascome of them. Meyer said the griev-ances have been sent back to Dorsettto officially file and that Dorsett hasnot followed through.

All the while, the school board islooking to push another bond issuethrough the voters this November —a mere three months away — at atime when many in town are having atremendous amount of trouble warm-ing up to this board as a whole. Notto mention that nine months ago thevoters within Meeker School Districtcast a clear “no” vote against the lasttax increase request.

I believe the tax increase for theschool district is very important and Iwould encourage all to back themeasure because, plain and simple,the district needs the funds.

But I also believe I should be

wearing a helmet as I say thatbecause I can understand the negativefeelings against the school districtand the tax levy. I am afraid that thelocal voters are not going to not sup-port the levy again because of a lackof respect for the top administrationat MHS and because of the actions ofthe MSD board members.

And once again, the kids are thelosers.

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Volunteers are an important partof any community, and that wasnever so clear as during the Fourth ofJuly’s Range Call Pageant, in which ahuge increase in volunteers made theactual pageant, which is the re-cre-ation of the Meeker Massacre, muchmore impressive than last year, thefirst time I saw the presentation.

So it is with the upcoming five-day Meeker Classic SheepdogChampionships, which will be heldhere from Sept. 3 through Sept. 7.

For five days, people come toMeeker by the hundreds as spectatorsof the sheepdog competition, andthere are a hundred positions thatnew volunteers could help fill to easethe burden on the increasingly fewerfolks who do this every year.

Out hotels, restaurants and busi-nesses do great business each year as125 dogs, their handlers and theirfamilies come into town from as faraway as Canada, Europe and SouthAmerica, drawing tourists andpassers-through to stop, spend some

time in Meeker and to spend somemoney here.

Last year, my first to watch theClassic, I happened to have a highschool friend run through Meeker forthe day to say hello. When he and hiswife stopped in on Thursday, I tookRick and Pat down to the Classic sitein Ute Park to eat lunch since I washungry and looking forward to thelamb being grilled. After lunch, theywere going to leave and drive on, butthey ended up staying through mostof the finals action on Sunday and weare looking for them again this year.

What I am trying to say is thatwhether you are local and have neverseen the Classic before, or whetherthis year is your first visit to theClassic, or whether you haven’t seenthe Classic in years, be assured that itis a classy organization.

It takes a lot of volunteers tomake an event like this a success.Being a volunteer will make you feelgood, it will show the communityyou care, it will help establish a newgeneration of those who have interestin continuing this program and it willshow our visitors that we think it is atremendous opportunity for Meekerthat its citizens can stand behind.

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Yes, it is an election year, andU.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is fromYuma, is running for U.S. Senateagainst incumbent Mark Udall. So, it

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Dorsett says goodbyeDear Editor:

The Meeker School Board refusedmy proposals for contract revisionsthat would have protected me, and,hopefully, also my colleagues, fromthe hostile workplace environmentimposed by the high school principal.

I will not be working at MeekerHigh School this fall.

I am terribly sorry for theimpasse, and I apologize to the mem-

bers of our community who havevoiced their support for my teachingand, especially, to my students.

Bob DorsettMeeker

Help Meeker schoolsDear Editor:

If you would like to see theMeeker schools strong and providethe kind of education that our childrendeserve, please consider joining thesupport group “Citizens for MeekerSchools,” which was formed in orderto help pass the upcoming mill levyoverride in November.

We need your assistance to makethis happen so that we can offer thecurriculum we need and to assist withthe tremendous budget shortfall thatwe will have in the next school year.

Please contact Tom Allen at 878-

4731 if you can help.Tom AllenMeeker

Kudos for CollinsdeservedDear Editor:

You have certainly given kudos toa very talented Macy Collins.

I am a 4-H leader at Rangely andhear constantly about how nobodywill ever beat Macy.

The 4-Hers here want to quit 4-Hor compete where she’s not. Theydon’t understand the hours she putsinto her stock.

She is a dedicated individual witha real love for what she does.

I was raised at Colyer Cattle Co.in Bruneau, Idaho. They are consis-tent winners with their hereford cattlein the national arena. Recently, theysold a bull for 600,000.

This is a result of fine tuning forthree generations.

Macy’s family is legendary. Thework ethic they have is rare in today’sworld.

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OPINION � 5ARIO BLANCOHERALD TIMESThursday, August 14, 2014

FFor, brethren, ye have been calledunto liberty . . . (Gal. 5:13). Having

considered two of four possible ways aChristian can live (law and legalism), wecome to two others.

3. Living according to license. Welook again at those “foolish Galatians.”As the remainder of our text declares,

“also use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but bylove serve one another” (5:13b). Paul’s point here is thatliberty is not license. There are those who insist, “Eternalsecurity gives a person freedom (or license) to go out anddo whatever he wants to do.” That is totally false! Libertyis not license to indulge the flesh. In fact, a true Christianwill not indulge, that is, give himself over to the flesh.Further, we must seriously doubt the salvation of anyonewho thinks that liberty doesmean license. This leads us toone other way the Christian can live, the way God intendsfor the Christian to live.

4. Living according to liberty. In addition to our text,note also verse 1: “Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty withwhich Christ hath made us free, and be not entangledagain with the yoke of bondage.” What is “Christian lib-erty”? Based upon this verse, we submit this: Christianliberty is the freedom from the bondage of sin, the flesh,and religious ritual that we have been given in Christ.Think of it! Liberty means freedom. We are free from theshackles of sin, the chains of the flesh, and even thebondage of the Law’s rituals.

But we must go deeper. What is the guiding principleof liberty? If liberty is unrestricted, it turns into license,while if liberty is over-restricted, it turns into legalism.

What is the balance? We would submit simply this: Whenliberty is correctly restricted, it is controlled by love.

First, because our liberty is controlled by love for theLord, all we do displays the Lord (1 Cor. 10:31). Second,such control means we will never be enslaved by anythingelse. “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are notexpedient [i.e. profitable]: all things are lawful for me, butI will not be brought under the power of any” (Heb. 6:12).Third, this controlling love means we will not be encum-bered by a “weight” that will slow us down as we run theChristian race (Heb. 12:1). Fourth, such control means wewill do nothing to offend another believer, that is, causehim to sin (1 Cor. 8: 13). Fifth, this controlling love willproduce a desire to do all things so as to draw men closerto Christ. Paul once again encourages the Corinthians, tobecome all things to all men so that some of them willcome to Christ (1 Cor. 9:19–22). You see, the lost arewatching us; they are watching us when we least expect it.All that we do and say should manifest Christ and drawthe lost to Him.

So, God’s grace is not just in Him, but now in us, notjust His nature, but ours.

Scriptures for Study: Read the passages cited todayand write down your observations. How does all this af-fect your attitudes before and after?

You are invited to worship with us at Grace BibleChurch (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at 10:30A.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 messagesin MP3 media files.

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By KATELIN COOKRio Blanco County

Economic Development Coordinator

RBC I As we approach the endof third quarter of 2014, employeesand elected officials of Rio BlancoCounty continue to accomplishmany capital improvement projects,planning processes and advocate forour county and residents.

Each week, Herald Times readerswill have the opportunity to keep upto date with what is happening in ourcounty through articles written bythe Rio Blanco County commission-ers.

Commissioners Hill, Eskelsonand Bolton want to provide theirconstituents an avenue of communi-cation so residents can be aware ofitems concerning us at a local level.For more information on any of thesetopics, please visit www.co-rio-blanco.co.us for contact informationand written updates.

The commissioners and depart-ment heads are overseeing a varietyof projects including the JusticeCenter construction, modifications tothe fairground complex in Meeker,renovation of the Health and HumanServices building in Rangely,improvements to the White RiverMuseum, furthering off highwayvehicle (OHV) projects such as theconstruction of a new connector trailand the finalization of the TrailsMaster Plan, designing and planninga construction project to improve theintersection of County Road 5 andState Highway 64, dealing with nat-ural resource issues, including con-servation agreements and acting as acooperative agency on BLMprocesses, working to expand broad-band capabilities, beginning the

2015 budget process, and advocatingfor our county to U.S. Rep. CoryGardner of Colorado.

The Rio Blanco County JusticeCenter project is under way. FCIConstructors, Inc., based in GrandJunction, has been selected as theconstruction management/generalcontractor to handle the project. FCIwill be hosting town-hall style meet-ings to familiarize local contractorsand tradesmen with the project andopportunities for contracting theconstruction of the building. Moreinformation concerning meetingdates and time will be advertised onthe county website (www.co.rio-blanco.co.us) and in the HeraldTimes.

Currently asbestos abatement isbeing handled by EliteEnvironmental of Denver, and allabatement should be completed byAug. 15. The anticipated projectcompletion continues to beDecember 2015.

Improvements to the Rio BlancoCounty Fairgrounds facility inMeeker are being made. GoedertConstruction of Meeker has beenselected to complete work modifyingand updating water piping andinstalling an appropriate, up-to-date,manhole for water services to the 4-H building. During August, an invi-tation to bid will be released, solicit-ing paving services to improve thesafety and drainages surrounding thebuilding.

Rio Blanco County was recentlyawarded grant funds in the amount of$150,000 from Colorado Departmentof Local Affairs (DOLA) through itsEnergy Impact Assistance Fund.Funds will be used to help offset thecost of renovation expenses for theHealth and Human Services

Building in Rangely.In 2013, Rio Blanco County

acquired the property located at 101E. Main St. in Rangely for the pur-pose of relocating the Health andHuman Services from their currentlocation within Rangely Town Hall.The project scope includes buildingrenovations and parking areaimprovements which will serve citi-zens visiting this building, theRangely Public Library and RangelyTown Hall. A request for proposalwill be released in August, solicitingbids for renovation expenses.

Exterior rehabilitation of theWhite River Museum will begin bythe end of August. Chinking andstaining of the old historic garrisonbuildings will be completed by theend of September. A request for pro-posal has been released, and contrac-tor selection will take place in thenext two weeks.

The Rio Blanco County TrailsMaster Plan has been presented, andthe finalized plan will be accepted bythe commissioners at their Aug. 18regular meeting. Rio Blanco Countycontracted Great OutdoorsConsultants to complete the planningprocess, which features severalexpansion ideas of recreational trailslocated in Rio Blanco County. Thefirst phase of this plan calls fordevelopment, marketing and promo-tion of trails around Rangely, in theIndian Wash area, and potential grantfunds will be solicited in the comingmonths.

Construction of the OHVConnector Trail expanding OHV rid-ing from School Street to CountyRoad 8 in Meeker will begin soon.An Invitation to Bid will be released

in August with construction antici-pated to begin in September. A sig-nificant amount of funding for thisproject was awarded by ColoradoParks and Wildlife through theirOHV registration fund. This projectwill include construction of approxi-mately 1.5 miles of trail in the right-of-way of State Highway 13, con-necting the Town of Meeker to theWagon Wheel OHV Trail System.

Rio Blanco County Road andBridge Department was awardedgrant funds in the amount of$200,000 from Colorado Departmentof Local Affairs through their EnergyImpact Assistance Fund. Funds willbe used to finish design and utilityplanning and right-of-way acquisi-tion to make needed improvementsto the intersection of County Road 5and State Highway 64. Completionof this design plan will be utilizedwhile Rio Blanco County solicitsadditional grant funds for intersec-tion construction.

On July 22, commissionChairman Jon Hill signed theGraham’s and White RiverPenstemons ConservationAgreement, signifying an agreementon a cooperative effort by RioBlanco County, Uintah County,Utah, State of Utah Trust Lands, Fishand Wildlife Service, Bureau ofLand Management, private propertyowners and other entities to protectthese plants.

By signing the agreement, RioBlanco County assisted in avoidingthe listing of the plants as threatenedor endangered, and will also be amember of the implementation team.

This week, Rio Blanco Countywill be meeting with the BLM as a

cooperating agency to begin theprocesses for development of theSupplemental Environmental ImpactStatement (SEIS) for the RoanPlateau and the EnvironmentalImpact Statement (EIS) for thePreviously Issued Oil & Gas Leaseson the White River National Forest.

Providing reliable, affordablebroadband service (including highspeed Internet, cellular capabilities,and emergency services) to the resi-dents of Rio Blanco County, both inthe towns and in the unincorporatedareas of the county, is an initiative setforth by the commissioners.

Blake Mobley, the county’s ITdirector, has created a planning doc-ument titled “Rio Blanco County: AModern, World Class Destination”that focuses on implementing andmaintaining IT infrastructure andservices targeting a set of goals inRio Blanco County.

These goals are to position thecounty as a modern, world-class des-tination for tourism; businessgrowth, safe, healthy, happy livingand as an ideal place to raise, educateand retain your family. A request forproposal will be released soonrequesting internet, cellular, andemergency services providers to sup-ply information on how their compa-ny can form a public/private partner-ship with Rio Blanco Countytowards fulfillment of these goals.

Rio Blanco County’s IT officehas been in meetings with manypotential partners and regionalorganizations including NorthwestColorado Council of Governments,Associated Governments ofNorthwestern Colorado, ColoradoDepartment of Local Affairs,

Colorado State Office of InformationTechnology, fiber optic companies,cellular companies, emergency serv-ices initiatives, wireless providers,Rangely and Meeker communitygroup meetings and others in anattempt to learn about successfulmodels, funding, legal approachesand more.

This fall, there are plans for aballot issue to go in front of thecounty’s voters to remove a potentialroadblock in Senate Bill SB05-152.

U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner met withthe commissioners in Meeker onFriday. The many issues, at the fed-eral and state levels, were expressedto Gardner. Some issues addressedincluded abuse of the Equal Accessto Justice Act and the EndangeredSpecies Act, the endangered listingof the Greater Sage Grouse, thenewly proposed definition of“Waters of the U.S.,” the BLM’sWild Horse and Burro Program,Federal mineral lease funds, annualPayment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), oiland gas regulations, and regulatorythreats to water rights and propertyrights.

Creation of the 2015 Rio BlancoCounty Budget is currently underway. All department heads are sub-mitting their budget requests forapproval, with a mid-Decemberadoption of the final budget.

This is just a snapshot of theprojects the Rio Blanco County com-missioners and employees areinvolved in. If readers have anyquestions, you are encouraged tocontact county staff. Contact infor-mation for each department can befound online at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us.

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shouldn’t be surprising that Gardnerwas here on Monday to meet with theRio Blanco County commissionersand the White River and DouglasCreek Conservation Districts.

But, it was a real complimentthat he did make time to visit RioBlanco County, something theincumbent has not seen fit to do inthe roughly 18 months I have beenin this county.

Within the past year, our U.S.Rep. Scott Tipton was here in a non-election year to meet with the samegroup and he was here a couple ofmonths ago on another mission. Itisn’t very often we get the “bigboys” to visit our smaller-vote ruralareas, and it is to be noted whenthey do come.

Gardner listened to the conserva-tion districts and commissioners out-line what they would like to havehappen regarding sage grouse, wildhorses, water rights, the Endangered

Species Act, oil and gas exploration,the seizing of property rights, etc.

He lent a listening ear and atleast voiced his support for each ofthe issues as pertains to lower-popu-lations centers of the state.

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6A � NEWS RIO BLANCOHERALD TIMESThursday, August 14, 2014

By SEAN McMAHONsean@theheraldtimes.com

MEEKER I The Meeker SchoolBoard had a busy agenda on Aug. 5,taking action on items including thesale of the old Bureau of LandManagement building on east MarketStreet and the naming of the runningtrack at Starbuck Stadium for a long-time school official.

Roughly 55 people other than theschool board members were in atten-dance as most gathered due to thereport that Meeker High School sci-ence teacher Dr. Bob Dorsett said hewill not return to MHS this schoolyear because he could not reach anagreement on a contract with districtSuperintendent Mark Meyer and theboard.

(That subject is printed in a sepa-rate story because the end result of allthe residents speaking in favor of

retaining Dr. Dorsett was tabled untilthis past Monday, when there was ameeting with Dorsett, the superin-tendent and the school board mem-bers.)

In other news, MeekerElementary School Principal JasonHightower has been reassigned and anumber of coaches at the high schooland middle school were approved forhire.

The land for the old Bureau ofLand Management Building, locatedsouth of Meeker near the intersectionof highways 13 and 64, was original-ly obtained from a private owner whoconstructed the building. The buildingand property were given by thatowner to the Meeker School District“quite a few years ago,” Meyer said.

“The district has no use for thebuilding and, in fact, it is costing usabout $18,000 a year to keep thebuilding going; so the board decided

to put the building up for bid,” Meyersaid. “It has been mostly vacant overthe past years, so the board put thebuilding up for bid in the first week ofJuly.”

Three potential buyers put in bids:Double D of Meeker, owned by DougOverton; Mark Etchart of Meeker;and Texora, of which Meyer said heknows nothing.

The bid was won by Double D at$90,000, topping the $85,000 bid byTexora and the $75,000 bid byEtchart.

Regarding the high school track,the board members were asked byDebbie Cook if they were interestedin naming the current and upcomingnew track at Meeker High School inthe name of Bob King, a 27-plus-yearsuperintendent with Meeker SchoolDistrict.

Cook said the idea began aroundthe walkathon held earlier this sum-mer to raise funds to redo the entiretrack at the high school because it hadfallen into disrepair.

The Meeker EducationFoundation has taken on the task ofraising the funds needed to replace thecurrent track, and past MHS athletes,

coaches and those tied to programwere invited to take part in thewalkathon to raise funds for the track.Cook said she then approachedKing’s son, David, to obtain his per-mission to approach the school boardabout the name change, and she saidDavid was quite taken by the idea,offering to pay $10,000 toward thenew track if the board approves theproposal.

Cook said she wanted to make itclear that the Kings did not come upwith the idea nor was there anyattempt to “buy” the name of the trackby the family.

“Bob King played a major rolearound here for a long time,” Cooksaid. “I think it is quite appropriate wename the track after Bob.”

Cook said King was very strictwith the budget and was always real-istic about what could and could notbe done. He was an avid supporter ofkids in sports, art and band from theelementary on up. He personally wasvery involved with track as hecoached many years and was alwaysthe meet director at all track meets inMeeker and often throughout the statebecause he was so meticulous about

details.In the 1980s, King applied for

mineral leasing mitigation and devel-opment oilfield trust funds, and thosewere the funds used to build theTartan track, Cook said, adding thatdue to King’s organizational skillsand having a beautiful facility,Meeker hosted many track meets forthe Western Slope and was awardedthe privilege of hosting not only thedistrict meets but the state qualifyingmeets.

Board members discussedwhether the offer of the money was,indeed, a way for the King family tobuy Bob King’s name for the track.Cook said the naming of the track didnot originate with the King family butthat she thought the idea was a goodone to honor a man who had donemuch for the district, including build-ing the track in the first place amidcontroversy because many residentsthought the money would be betterspent elsewhere.

After the discussion, the boardvoted unanimously to name the trackthe “Bob King Track at StarbuckStadium.”

In other action, Meyer said therehad been an assignment change with-in the district in which JasonHightower, the principal of MeekerElementary School, would be trans-ferred to the district office into theposition of administrative executiveassistant to the district.

In turn, Kathy Collins, who has

been administrative executive assis-tant, was reassigned as principal at theelementary school.

Hightower has been facing cancerissues since last school year, and hewas present at the board meeting onAug. 5, talking to many people at themeeting and answering questionsposed by the board and audience.

In other action, the board“approved for hire” several highschool and middle school coaches forthe upcoming year.

Those approvals include: JanaeStanworth as MHS head volleyballcoach, Keely Winger as MHS assis-tant volleyball coach, Layne Pearce asMHS volunteer volleyball coach,Marty Casey for MHS cross-countrycoach, Kris Casey as MHS volunteercross-country coach, Terrence Casiasas MHS volunteer cross-countrycoach, John Strate as MHS volunteercross-country coach, Roxie Chintalaas Barone Middle School head vol-leyball coach, Greg Chintala as mid-dle school assistant volleyball coach,Darby Finly as middle school headfootball coach, Rick Dodds as volun-teer MHS softball softball coach andBriana Williams as volunteer headhigh school softball coach.

Mary Strang of the MeekerEducation Foundation also reportedthat the foundation has receivedroughly $37,000 in a grant from theFreeman E. Fairfield Foundation tohelp pay for school necessities notbudgeted.

MSD sells old BLM building, names MHS track for Bob King

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ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND CONTESTSunday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m.at the East End Park in front of the Museum

Come taste the contestant’s special recipes of Homemade Ice Cream!Ice Cream, Lemonade & Entertainment! Check out our great Museum andGift Shop! Open House for the newly renovated 1913 Schoolhouse!

DO YOU MAKE HOMEMADE ICE CREAMand have a special recipe you would like to enter?

Give us a call with your name and flavor by Friday, Aug. 29Enter to win a cash prize of: 1st; $125.00, 2nd; $75.00, and 3rd; $50.00.

Judging is done the day before the social so entries will need to be turned in by Friday, Aug. 29.

TO ENTER THE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM CONTEST: You need at least one gallon of ice cream,enough for all to taste. No mixes, prepackaged, or artificial flavors, use fresh ingredients only. We ask thatall our contestants be present the day of the social to serve samples of their own ice cream. Winners willbe announced at the social. You must be present to win.

Our hours are: May, Sept. and Oct.: Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4 and Sunday from noon to 4. June, July andAugust: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm., and Sundays, noon to 4 pm. For information please call theRangely Outdoor Museum at 970-675-2612 or email ramuseum@centurylink.net.

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This notification should be provided in writ-ing fourteen days prior to the establishment ofthe home-based program. The notificationmust contain the name of the child, the age, thedate of birth, the place of residence and thenumber of hours of attendance.

This notice is required each year for childrenseven to seventeen years of age. For more infor-mation or help with this requirement pleasecontact the Meeker School District Office at 555Garfield Street or phone 878-9040.

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RBC I The ColoradoDepartment of Transportation(CDOT) and the Department ofLabor and Employment are hosting a“virtual” job fair during August.

This month-long around-the-clock event will be used to fill CDOTjob openings across Colorado andwill utilize the Department of Labor

and Employment’s virtual job fairplatform.

Running through Aug. 31, jobseekers need to log in or register atwww.connectingcolorado.com togain entry. Once inside the virtualevent, they can peruse a wide varietyof career opportunities being offered,visit regional chat rooms to get ques-tions answered and learn about theDepartment of Transporation.

Participants will also be able toattend workshops to help them writea strong résumé and build their job-seeking and interviewing skills.

“We’re excited to be able to pro-vide a great employer like CDOTwith this virtual job fair,” saysDepartment of Labor andEmployment Executive DirectorEllen Golombek. “They offer vitaland interesting work, excellent bene-fits, competitive salaries and careergrowth opportunities.”

And because the job opportuni-ties cover a wide geographic region,an online or “virtual” hiring event isthe best way to go, she said.

The Department of Labor andEmployment and its network ofWorkforce Centers offer a range ofservices to job seekers and Coloradoemployers, all at no charge.

For job seekers interested inlearning more about this virtual jobfair or for employers interested inhaving a similar event staged to meettheir staffing needs, contact yournearest Workforce Center. A full list-ing is available atwww.colorado.gov/cdle/wfc.

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HARRYWATT AND PAT SANSONMeeker Golf CourseMeeker

Watt and Sanson were the best Meeker couple in the secondflight of the annual couples tournament held on their homecourse last weekend. Watt and Sanson finished with the sec-ond gross score (162) in the second flight.

PATRICK SCOGGINSRangely Hurricans SwimTeamRangely

Patrick Scoggins helped lead the Hurricanes swim team tosecond place in the state swimming championships in Cortez,and he was the season state high point winner among all ofthe seasonal swim clubs in the state.

MATT SCOGGINSMembers of the second-place Rangely Hurricanes swim team are, from left to right: front row: ColtonNoel, Mary Scoggins, Timothy Scoggins; back row, Patrick Scoggins, James Scoggins, Caleb Noel.

BOBBY GUTIERREZGeorge Back is pictured teeing off on No. 9 at the Meeker Golf Course with his wife Peggy standingbehind him. The Backs have golfed in the annual couples tournament for more than 20 years and PeggyBack said many couples from Wyoming and the Denver area have been playing in the local tournamentfor several years. The Meeker High School football program will host the annual Cowboy Kickoff Classicgolf tournament to be held Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. Please call 878-5642 to sign up.

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RANGELY I The RangelyHurricanes swim team finished itsseason by competing at the annualColorado Seasonal Club StateChampionships in Cortez, a meet theteam has won for the past six years.

This year, the Hurricanes finishedthe championships with a secondplace finish behind the performancesof Caleb Noel, James Scoggins,Patrick Scoggins, Colton Noel, Mary

Scoggins and Timothy Scoggins.Each of these swimmers had to

reach a minimum time standard toparticipate in the meet that broughtthe best of the best from Colorado’sseasonal club teams.

Patrick Scoggins led the way forthe Hurricanes with six first-placefinishes, three second-place finishesand two new state records.

Caleb Noel finished 15th in the100 Free and 16th in the 200 Free.

James Scoggins finished fifth in

the 50 Free.Mary Scoggins finished eighth

in the 50 Free, 15th in the 100 Free,14th in the 200 Free, 17th in the 50Back, 16th in the 100 Back and 16thin the 50 Fly.

Colton Noel finished 10th in the50 Breast and eighth in the 100Breast.

Timothy Scoggins finished 10thin the 50 Back, fifth in the 100 Back,and 11th in the 50 Breast.

Rangely Hurricane swimmersfinish second in Cortez meet

By BOBBY GUTIERREZbobby@theheraldtimes

MEEKER I The annual couples golf tournamentwas played at the Meeker Golf Course last weekend, witha field of 20 teams from three states representing severalregional courses.

The field was evenly divided into two flights, playinga Chapman format.

Britt and Doug Choate of Parachute were the bestgolfers on the course, leading the two-day event after thefirst 18 holes.

The couple gave Rangely’s Ellen Boudreaux and herpartner, Dennis Rohn of Vernal, Utah, second place,seven strokes back.

Rangely’s Trilby and Robby Elam finished with thebest net score (108) in the championship flight, five shotsahead of Meeker’s George and Peggy Back.

“It’s always a fun tournament,” Peggy Back said.

Back said she and her husband have played in the couplestournament for more than 20 years.

“We have eight couples from Wyoming and theDenver area who have been coming for years,” she said.

In the second flight, Evelyn and Jim Woolsey ofMoab, Utah, had the best gross score, a 159, just threeshots ahead of Meeker’s Harry Watt and Pat Sanson.

Linda and Lee Hanson representing Star Valley, Wyo.teamed up to turn in the best net score (105) in the sec-ond flight, leaving a two-way tie for the second best netscore between Meeker’s Teena Duprice and BrandonBanducci and Ellen and Jerry Dalton of SteamboatSprings.

Back said the Daltons also won a free entry into nextyear’s couples tournament and she was thankful to Wattand Sanson for hosting a breakfast for them at the BlueSpruce Inn.

“A big thank you to Larin (Crase) and Danielle(Feola) for making burritos for us Saturday,” Back said.

Elams play well in couples golf

By SEAN McMAHONsean@theheraldtimes.com

RBC I Cooler mornings and changing weather signalthat the hunting seasons are approaching quickly. Eagerhunters are preparing themselves and their equipment inanticipation of one of the most exciting times of the yearfor sportsmen and women.

As part of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s continuingefforts to help hunters have a safe and successful season,the agency and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation willoffer a one-evening only “Elk Hunting 101” class from 6to 9 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Hunter Education Building,711 Independent Ave., in Grand Junction.��

The class is geared toward the novice; however, expe-rienced hunters looking for additional perspective fromother practiced hunters are welcome. Space is limited andregistration is required. To reserve your spot, visitwww.register-ed.com/events/view/50412, or go towww.register-ed.com, select, “Colorado” then click on

“View Upcoming Events” in the “Colorado Outreach”tab. Scroll down for the registration link.��

The class will cover numerous topics about huntingelk, including basic biology, forage, migration patterns,calling techniques, equipment and field dressing tips.��

“Learning as much as you can about elk behavior isone of the most important things you can do to increaseyour chances,” said Dick Severin, assistant hunter out-reach coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “Itshould be an interesting evening and participants will geta good overview about all of the different things they needto know to have success in the field this year.”��

Colorado’s elk populations remain the largest in NorthAmerica. Millions of acres of public land and the avail-ability of unlimited over-the-counter licenses continues toattract hunters eager to enjoy excellent hunting opportu-nities in some of the most scenic areas in the country.��

The Hunter Outreach Program teaches novice andinexperienced hunters the knowledge, skills, ethics andtraditions of hunting.

CPW offers ‘Elk Hunting 101’

ON TO THE TOURNAMENT ...Local baseball coachBrian Merrifield, who playscoed softball on theRipped Shorts team, ispictured making contactfor an RBI against defend-ing champions AceTrucking in one of thefinal games of the regularseason. The double elimi-nation tournament startedWednesday and the brack-et was not set at presstime, but Ace has themost wins with seven andthree losses. Rangely’sPrater’s Plumbing has sixwins and has given up twoforfeits. Ripped Shorts,PMC and the Enforcersalso have at least six winsto make the tournamentcompetitive, withWestlands Rancheros andNatural Soda also in thebracket.

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BOBBY GUTIERREZAlthough the Rangely High School volleyball team does not have a match scheduled until the end ofAugust, the team started practice Monday, a week before the start of the school year.

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RBC I Novice bird hunters areinvited to attend Colorado Parks andWildlife’s “Upland Game Bird Hunting101” seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug.28 at the Colorado Parks and WildlifeHunter Education Building, 711Independent Avenue in GrandJunction.��

Space is limited and a reservation isrequired. To reserve your spot, visitwww. reg i s t e r- ed . com/even t s /view/35686, or go to www.register-ed.com, select, “Colorado,” then clickon “View Upcoming Events” in the

“Colorado Outreach” tab. Scroll downfor the registration link.��

Topics will cover several game birdhunting basics, including bird habitat,biology, behavior and distribution ofboth native and non-native birds. Inaddition, hunting regulations, fielddressing and recipes will be part of theevening’s discussion.

“Participants will have a greatopportunity to get first-hand informa-tion from experienced bird hunters,”CPW education coordinator KathleenTadvick said. “Their passion for thesport is really apparent as they teachthis class, which makes for a fun learn-

ing environment.”��Tadvick adds that the use of hunt-

ing dogs in the field will be a part of theclass agenda. Upland Game BirdHunting 101 is offered through theHunter Outreach Program. The pro-gram teaches novice and inexperiencedhunters the knowledge, skills, ethics,and traditions of hunting.

Through workshops, clinics, semi-nars, and mentored hunts, the programappeals to diverse interests, back-grounds and levels of ability, helpingnovices through the first steps towardbecoming a part of Colorado’s huntingheritage and traditions.

Game bird hunting seminar offered

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WEEK OF AUG. 20-22, 2014

MEEKERSchool Lunch Menu

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WEEK OF AUG. 18-22, 2014

RANGELYSchool Lunch Menu

Aug. 20 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Chicken Nuggets,Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Carrot Coins, Juice/Milk

Aug. 21 - Hamburger/Chips, Green Beans, Applesauce,Milk

Aug. 22 - Bean & Cheese Burrito, Corn, Yogurt, Fruit,Salsa, Milk

Aug. 18 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Chicken Fajita,Salsa, Cheese, Fruit or Veggie Bar, Milk or Water

Aug. 19 - Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fruit or Veggie Bar,Milk or Water

Aug. 20 - Hawaiian Pizza, Fruit or Veggie Bar, Milk orWater

Aug. 21 - Sub Sandwich, French Fries, Fruit or VeggieBar, Milk or Water

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BACK TO SCHOOL NOTICEBACK TO SCHOOL NOTICEFirst day of school for all students will be Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

Supply lists will be available soon.Start - End Time Start - End Time

High School 7:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Kindergarten: Morning 8.00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Middle School 7:55 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Afternoon 12:25 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.Elementary 8:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. Preschool: Morning 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.

Afternoon 12:25 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

School Registration Dates and Times:• All new students who have not registered for the 2014/2015 school year may do so beginning Wednesday,

August 6 through Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Registration times are from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.• Please register at the appropriate school BEFORE the first day of school, August 20, 2014.• All new students will need to bring their birth certificate and immunization record.

Activity Dates: Middle School Fall Sports practice will start August 20, 2014 after school from 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m.High School Fall Sports practice will start August 11, 2014.Activity Fees: Activity fees and physical forms are due at the time of sign-up for each activity. Students will not beallowed to participate unless a physical form is on file and their fee has been paid or a waiver request has beenprocessed.

STUDENT FEES FOR 2014/2015 SCHOOL YEARActivity Participation: High School $75.00/sport Middle School $40.00/sportComputer Lab Fees High School $25.00/year Middle School $15.00/yearBand Rental Fee High School $40.00/year Middle School $40.00/year

Students eligible for free lunch will be granted a 100% waiver. Students eligible for reduced lunchwill be a granted a 50% waiver. Obtain applications from School Offices.

For more information, please access the website at www.meeker.k12.co.us or call 970-878-9040.

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RBC I The pika, one of the cutestand toughest little critters in theRockies, appears to be thrivingthroughout Colorado’s high country.��While news stories have circulatedrecently that pikas are disappearingfrom the landscape, Colorado Parksand Wildlife researchers have foundpopulations well-distributed through-out Colorado’s mountains.

“In their primary habitat, mainly atand above timberline, where there islots of talus, we find pikas almosteverywhere we look,” explained AmySeglund, a species conservation biolo-gist for Parks and Wildlife.�

Seglund conducted a majorresearch project to determine the healthof pika populations in Colorado in2008. Her field crew surveyed 62 his-torical locations across the state todetermine the presence of pikas. Theanimals were found in more than 90percent of those sites. In the spotswhere pikas were not found, the habitatwas unsuitable.

Since the original surveys werecompleted, more than 900 occupiedsites have been documented byColorado Parks and Wildlife.�

“We were even finding them inthese little talus areas and at lower ele-vations where I never guessed pika

would have lived,” she said.�Pikas are hardy critters that weigh

just four ounces. They spend the warmmonths gathering vegetation that willsustain them through the winter. Pikasdo not hibernate.

A 1990 study showed that the aver-age weight of their “haystacks” is 61pounds; and that in a 10-week timeperiod one pika will make 14,000 for-aging trips – 25 per hour – to secure itsfood stash.

Still not impressed? Well, to sustainall that work, they must fill their belliesnine times a day to keep up their ener-gy.

The news stories that stoked con-cern about the pika were based on aresearch project in Nevada’s GreatBasin in 2003 that stated that globalwarming was the likely cause of theextirpation of some pika populations inthe Great Basin.

Temperatures throughout theMountain West certainly have been ris-ing during the last 50 years, Seglundsaid. But the mountains in the GreatBasin are much different thanColorado’s: they are at a lower altitude,provide limited contiguous habitat,receive less moisture and hold warmertemperatures.

In Colorado there’s more availablehabitat, more moisture and the sum-mertime temperatures are cool enough

for pika to thrive. The vast majority ofthe available habitat for pika inColorado is on high-elevation publicland that is not heavily impacted byroads, grazing and other human activi-ty.

With few human activities nearby,pika habitat won’t be subject to frag-mentation, which disturbs natural con-nections between populations.�

In the summary of her study,Seglund wrote: “… Though the climatemay be changing in the SouthernRocky Mountains, it currently appearsthat climate conditions in the state fallinto the realm of temperature and pre-cipitation cycles appropriate for main-taining healthy pika populations anddistribution.”�

Partly based on Seglund’s research,the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicedecided not to list the pika under theEndangered Species Act. ColoradoParks and Wildlife continues ongoingmonitoring of pika populations andtheir habitats at 30 established sitesaround the state.�

“The suggestion that pika were introuble in the West is what spurred ourresearch,” Seglund said. “This was avery important study that helped usestablish a clear picture of the currentstate of pika populations ... Colorado’spika populations, for now, are in goodshape.”

Pika thriving at high elevations

By SEAN McMAHONsean@theheraldtimes.com

RBC I Construction on the newPioneers Medical Center facility con-tinues to be on time and on budget.All steel is set and work has begun toconstruct the outside walls.

“We are thrilled with the progressof the project,” says Ken Harman, theCEO of Pioneers Medical Center.“Our next goal is to have the buildingweather proof this October.”

At the current pace the construc-tion will be completed in April 2015.

“We are on track for an openingdate of June 2015,” Harman said.

The new medical facility willhouse all of the existing serviceincluding the Walbridge WingNursing Home, Meeker FamilyHealth Clinic, the Emergency & AcuteCare and all ancillary services.Additionally, the facility is designed toadd enhanced care in a variety ofareas: chemo therapy and infusioncare, flexible private rooms, physicaland occupational therapy resoures,industry-specific services, an expand-ed Meeker family health center and anewly designed Walbridge MemorialWing.

Pioneers Healthcare Foundation isworking with private and corporate

foundations to secure grants as well asprivate donations.

“Our goal is to invest in the neces-sary and appropriate health care forour Meeker patients, PioneersHealthcare Foundation ExecutiveDirector Margie Joy said. The pro-posed enhanced care will cost approx-imately $2 million in start-up equip-ment and staff training. Once theservices are in place, PMC has the tal-ented staff and resources to sustain thenew care.

For more information about thePioneers Medical Center constructionproject please call Ken Harman, 970-878-9260.

All steel in place at new hospital site

COURTESY PHOTODuring part of Friday’s tour, Ken Harman, right, the CEO of Pioneers Medical Center, reviews the floorplan for the hospital facility with Alan Michalewicz, left, the manager of White River Electric Coop.Hospital and construction personnel helped lead the tour of the facility, slated for and on schedule toopen in August 2015.

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PRESCHOOL2 pkgs. colored construction paper, 3-4pkgs. of purple glue sticks , 2 pkgs. ofmagic markers-washable, 1pkg. of assort-ed pipe cleaners, 2 boxes of 5-6 oz. waxcoated cups, 2pkgs. of watercolors (Prangor Crayola), 1 pkg. of art supplies (confetti,pompoms, etc.), 1 box quart or gallonsized Ziploc bags, 1 pkg. of napkins, addi-tional items: backpack KINDERGARTEN6 purple glue sticks, 1pkg. colored pencils,2 pkgs. of watercolors (Prang or Crayola),1 pkg. gallon sized Ziploc bags, 1 lg. pkg.Napkins, 1 pkg. 9 oz. plastic drinking cups,1 box Kleenex tissues, 2 containers of wetwipes or refills, 1 container Clorox wipes, 1bottle of hand soap (not antibacterial), 1reuseable water bottle, 1-½” 3-ring binderwith name on it, additional items: back-pack (no wheels) FIRST GRADE4 oz. bottle of glue, 1 pkg. of watercolors(Prang or Crayola), 1 pencil box, 6 pk. #2pencils (dozen, all wood), 2 pink erasers, 3plastic pocket folders with prongs (2 green,1 blue), 2 boxes of tissues, 6 glue sticks, 1container Clorox wipes, 2 boxes of 24count crayons, 1 box of gallon sized Ziplocbags, 1 box of sandwich sized Ziplocbags, 1 pair of scissors, 2 pkgs. of dryerase markers (4- pack), 1 spiral note-book, 1 set of headphones (may use onesfrom last year), additional item: backpack SECOND GRADE2 large boxes of tissues, 2 small pencilboxes (cigar box or smaller), 1 box ofcrayons, 1 box colored pencils, 1 boxmarkers, 3 glue sticks, 2 pkgs. of 24 (#2)

pencils, 1 eraser-gum erasers, 1 pair scissors, 2 wide ruled, 1 subject, spi-ral notebooks, 3 pocket folder with pocketon bottom,not side, and non–vinyl, 1 pkg. of loose-leaf wide-ruled, notebook paper, 1 pkg. of3 oz. paper cups , 1 container of wetwipes,1-½ - 2” 3-ring binder (does not have to benew) and no zippered binders, additionalitem: backpack, regular sized THIRD GRADE1 small manual pencil sharpener with con-tainer, 1 box of 12 colored pencils, 1 box ofwashable markers, 1 pair of metal pointscissors, 2 glue sticks, 1 hard case (small)pencil box, 2 doz. sharpened pencils, 2boxes of Kleenex, 5 pocket folders (differ-ent colors), 2 spiral notebooks (wide-ruled,70 pages), 3 fine tip dry erase markers(black or blue), 1 container wet wipes, 2pkgs. loose-leaf filler paper (wide-ruled), 2pink pearl erasers, additional items: back-pack, reusable water bottle FOURTH GRADE3 doz. #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils),1 box of colored pencils or markers, 1small package dry erase markers, 7 pock-et folders of different colors, 2 3-subjectspiral notebooks, 1 pkg. of loose-leafpaper, glue or glue sticks, 2 boxes ofKleenex, scissors, water bottle (not glass),1 pencil sharpener (optional), ruler (option-al), additional item: backpack FIFTH GRADE2 boxes of Kleenex, zip-up Trappers, 6notebooks, spiral bound, one subject, dif-ferent colors, 1 composition notebook, 6folders, same colors as notebooks, 1 two-

pocket folder for homework, scissors, 2doz. pencils, absolutely no mechanicalpencils, 2 red pencils, not pens, erasers,ruler with standard and metric units, pencilpouch for binder, calculator-simple 4 oper-ation type (optional), 1 container Cloroxwipes, 1 protractor, 1 pkg. loose-leafpaper, additional item: backpack SIXTH GRADEMath: ruler-with standard and metric units,notebooks-4 (1)subject notebook -spiral-1for each quarter, pocket folders-1-2, 1homework folder with inside tabs and twopockets, pencils-supply for the year,erasers, pen (red), yellow highlighter, col-ored pencils, Dry erase pen- fine tip 2 forwhite boards, 2 pkgs sticky notes (for ticketout the door answers). Science: ruler-withstandard and metric units (same as math),notebooks-4 (1) subject notebooks-spiral -1 for each quarter, pocket folders-1-2, *1homework folder with inside tabs and twopockets, colored pencils / colored markers-for notebook work, pencil pouch, pencils-enough for year, erasers, glue(white)-andglue sticks, pen (red), scissors, 2 high-lighters, 2 pkg. index cards, glue. English:notebook, notebook paper, pens – black orblue, history – 1 – 5 subject notebook,pencilsSEVENTH/EIGHTH GRADEHistory: 1 – 5 subject notebook, pencils.Math: 2 subject notebook with pockets,pencils – extra lead, eraser. Mrs.Heubner’s 7th grade English class: 2 – 2inch binders, 2 packages of loose leafpaper, 2 packages of dividers, 2 folders,pencils, dry erase markers (these will beused every day in class). Science: spiralnotebook – 2 subject, pencils/pens

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

OFFICE HOURSMon. - Fri. 9am-12pm

COURTESY PHOTOThe Meeker Police Department drew roughly 150 people to Paintbrush Park on Aug. 5 for Meeker NightOut, which included a barbecue and a movie in honor of National Night Out, designed to bring familiestogether for an evening and to cut down on crime activities for the night. The ERBM Recreation and ParkDistrict and the Meeker Lions Club contributed to making the annual event a success. Most of those whocame for the barbecue also stayed for the movie, which was shown outside at dusk.

wild horses in the Wyoming checker-board, a more than 2-million-acreswath of land where more than half ofthe state’s remaining wild horse herdsreside. In 2013, the BLM entered into aconsent decree with the Rock Springs

Grazing Association agreeing toremove all the wild horses fromRSGA’s private lands and to considerzeroing out the wild horse populationsin this area. These actions will essen-tially turn the public lands over toranchers who graze livestock on theselands at taxpayer-subsidized rates.

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HEATHER ZADRAApproximately 300 children arrived at Rangely’s town square to playgames, ride horses, win prizes and consume their fair share of sugaron Aug. 5 at the Rangely Library’s annual summer reading carnival.The event had old-style carnival games and rewarded children andadults for participation in a summer reading program. It saw its bestturnout yet, library director Amorette Hawkins said. RangelyJunior/Senior High School Student Council members, Rangely 4-Hmembers, Julia Davis, Connie Skelton, Bart Neilsen, Julie Allred,Giovanni’s Italian Grill and the Town of Rangely were all responsiblefor the event’s success, Hawkins said. There were 834 toddlersthrough high school-aged children and 157 adults in the reading pro-gram this summer.

Construction set for Hwy. 13RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation,

traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will beaffected through October by construction work.

The road northbound out of Meeker and southbound out of Craigwill be affected between mile markers 79 and 88 between 7 a.m.and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through October.

CDOT states there will be one lane of alternating traffic due topaving operations. Delays are possible and speed limits will bereduced through the work zone.

For more information, call CDOT at 970-824-1999.

Dorsett said he had informedMeyer that he wanted an alternativecontract. Meyer had given Dorsettcontract extensions until two weeksago.

“I told him we wanted him to signthe regular district contract, the sameas all others,” Meyer said.

Dorsett then addressed the boardand audience, “I want to thank theboard and the community for theopportunity to speak,” he said. “Mydad always told me to have thecourage to stand up for what youbelieve, and that is what I am doing.

“Employment conditions are hor-rible at the high school,” Dorsett said.“We are excluded from meetings thatconcern us … colleagues have beenpunished for supporting those whohave spoken out … we are notallowed to express our ideas ... Ibachhas made it very clear to me that shewants me out … I will not continue tokowtow and all I want to do is justteach my classes.”

Dorsett also pointed out that inorder to help the district with its fiscalcrunch that he offered to forfeit a“substantial percentage” of his pay ifhe would be allowed to “just teach.”

Dorsett said he gave the unsignedcontract back and that he had spokenin the meantime with Meyer about thecontract. He said he felt comfortablethat the board would talk with himabout his own contract and that mostboard members would back him, butthat Meyer said he had to clear it with

Ibach. A week later he was informedby Meyer that there would be no spe-cial contract.

“One thing that really concerns meis that two of my classes wereassigned to a replacement teacherwhile we were still negotiating mycontract,” Dorsett said.

“I believe my colleagues and Ihave been trampled by Principal Ibachand that grievance procedures havebeen violated,” he said.

“Do you want your children to geta good education and learn?” heasked. “If Meeker School District wasa plane, I’d say we have an unquali-fied pilot.”

Eleven persons in the audiencespoke to the board after interim boardpresident Mindy Burke asked forpublic comments, urging people notto repeat what previous speakers hadalready said.

“I spoke to a number of studentsfrom Meeker High School andobserved a very poor education,” saidBrian Brewbaker. “I asked questionssuch as who killed JFK? And not onestudent knew the answer ... but whenI asked them who the best teacherwas at the high school, the answerwas consistently Dr. Bob.”

Bruce Adams said, “(Dorsett) isthe most educated, capable teacherand we are about to let him go — it’ssad. The direction the school is head-ed is obviously not being led bystrong leaders. There is somethingwrong when all the kids are leavingto homeschooling or someone else.My daughter got a better education at

Rifle. They gave more help to thefailing kids … Doc Bob has got tostay.”

Teresa Anderson, a sixth-gradeteacher, said, “Listening to the con-versations, we all want to do what isbest for the kids. There are two com-mon threads and two sides to thestory, and we all know negotiationsare a part of business. We will everknow the entire story because theboard is protected by privacy rulesrelating to personnel. We want thefreedom to teach our way, but doingit inconsistently could be bad for all.I just hope this whole thing doesn’tturn the children toxic.”

Local employee Becky Dunhamsaid, “People at the store are talkingabout poor morale at the high school,people doing homeschooling, (peo-ple) sending their kids to otherschools. We need to solve theseissues in a mature way.”

Michele Reese, a former MHSstudent, said that she was a bit of arebel while a student at MHS and thatshe skipped several classes severaltimes but that Dr. Dorsett had caughther on many occasions and that hekept saying, “I am watching you.”

“During my junior year, I startingstudying interesting subjects thanksto Dr. Bob, and I went with his groupto Costa Rica to study sea turtles andhe turned my life around. I stillremember many of his lessons. Ithink negotiations are a good idea.”

Carol Rowlee, a former districtprincipal, spoke briefly, stating “Dr.Bob is the best there is. We need to

keep him.”David Smith said, “I support Dr.

Bob. I have a kid who will be a sen-ior this year who signed up for threeof his classes. The public doesn’tknow much because the board isn’ttalking. We need to keep him. Hemeans a lot to many. The kids used toenjoy school, but there’s a problemwith that now.”

Sheila Stewart said, “I have tosupport Dr. Bob. I really hope some-thing can be worked out.”

Current MHS employee AmyChinn said, “Dr. Bob is a greatteacher. I hope Bob, the board and allconcerned can talk and work thingsout.”

MSD board trustee Todd Shultssuggested meeting in executive ses-sion to discuss the situation.

“If we’re all for the kids, we can’tignore what (Dorsett) has done forthe kids,”

Board trustee Tom Allen said, “Iam much in support of Dr. Dorsett,but I don’t want to set a precedenceof special contracts. I hope some-thing can be worked out.”

Again Dorsett pointed out that inthe past he and former instructor PatRobinson had special contracts.

“Regarding these standard con-tracts,” Dorsett said, “No contractlawyer would ever recommend sign-ing them.”

At that point, an executive ses-sion was set for this past Monday at5:30 p.m. for a meeting between theMeeker school board members,Meyer and Dorsett.

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RIO BLANCO COUNTY,ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION

REPORTJULY 31 2014

FUND: GENERALVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT CO POST,VC-PRCH SVCS, $-125.00MEEKER AIRPORT, CNTCT, VC-CNTCT SVCS, $-3,500.00CCITF,MC-TRNSFR, $455,368.00CO BUREAU OF INVESTIGA,MC-PRCH SVCS, $39.50CO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE,MC-TRAIN/DEV, $100.00CO POST,MC-PRCH SVCS, $150.00

ALERT/SAM,PRCH SVCS, $80.00ALL-PRO FORMS,SPLYS,429.4ALSCO,PRCH SVCS, $1,353.30AMERESCO,PRCH SVCS, $129.66AMICK SHANE,TRVL, $288.00ATMOS ENERGY,UTIL, $235.41AVFUEL CORPORATION, AV GAS, $20,905.31AXIS STEEL,SPLYS, $113.28BATTERY JUNCTION,SPLYS, $85.13BOLTON SHAWN,REIMBURSE, $1,017.04BONGIOVANNI LISA,PRCH SVCS, $118.15BOY-KO SUPPLY COMPANY,SPLYS, $126.79CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $235.49

CENTURYLINK-LAND LINES,PRCH SVCS, $30.95CHAPPELL CLINT,PLAN COMM, $100.00CNCC,CNTCT SVCS, $3,500.00CO ASSESSORS' ASSOC,TRAIN/DEV, $40.00CO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE,TRAIN/DEV, $9,290.25STATE OF COLORADO,PRCH SVCS, $331.79CO STATE PATROL,SPLYS, $14.00CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL,RPR/MTNC, $2,157.40COULTER AVIATION,PRCH SVCS, $310.62CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS,

$3,440.79DAY TRAVIS,PLAN COMM, $150.00DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE OF ,PRCH SVCS, $18,241.75ARY MARLYN L,ELEC JUDGE, $40.00BESSEGHINI SANDRA,ELEC JUDGE,50BROOKS RICHARD,ELEC JUDGE, $40.00FRANKLIN IRIS,ELEC JUDGE, $50.00HICKEN KRISTINE,ELEC JUDGE, $25.00STEINMAN BEVERLY,ELEC JUDGE, $40.00STEWART SHEILA,ELEC JUDGE, $40.00WALDREF RHONNA,ELEC JUDGE, $25.00EKSTROM WILLIAM A,PRCH SVCS, $375.85EMLAB P&K,SPLYS, $173.00EXCEL FIRE PROTECTION,PRCH SVCS, $109.00EXTENSION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES,IG-4-H/JUDGE, $153.45FENCE POST COMPANY,PRCH SVCS, $55.00FIRST ADVANTAGE OCC HEALTH,PRCH SVCS, $183.80GALL'S INC,UNIF/CLOTH, $465.97GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK,SPLYS, $27.00GARRETT PLUMBING,PRCH SVCS, $563.49HERITAGE BUILDING,SPLYS, $32.98HILL LOGAN D,PLAN COMM, $150.00HOPKINS OAKLEY,PLAN COMM, $150.00HORSE & RIDER,SUBSCRPT, $19.95INTELLICHOICE.,PRCH SVCS, $20,169.51JOY J LEIF (RBC SURVEYOR),PRCH SVCS, $4,760.00LASER TECHNOLOGY,SPLYS, $1,073.00LEWIS JAYDA,PRCH SVCS, $63.00LOVE VIRGINIA L,PLAN COMM, $150.00MCGUIRE AUTO PARTS,SPLYS, $149.98MEEKER AIRPORT - CNTCT,CNTCT SVCS, $7,000.00MEEKER AUTO PARTS,SPLYS, $48.24MEEKER SANITATION DIST,UTIL, $219.00MEEKER TOWN OF,UTIL, $1,109.00MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIP.,PRCH SVCS, $720.00MIMECAST NORTH AMERICA,PRCH SVCS, $2,500.00MNJ TECHNOLOGIES,SPLYS, $1,348.92MOON LAKE ELECTRIC,PRCH SVCS, $16.64NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL,AWARD/PRIZE, $131.72NELCO,SPLYS, $1.75NEVE'S UNIFORMS,UNIF/CLOTH, $171.79NICHOLS STORE,PRCH SVCS, $72.00PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER,PRCH SVCS, $1,654.25PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $848.51PROFESSIONAL ELEVATOR,PRCH SVCS, $500.00QUILL CORPORATION,SPLYS, $1,170.88RANGELY TOWN OF,UTIL, $379.12RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $215.02RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES,PRCH SVCS, $1,081.02ROCKY MTN FORENSIC SVCS,PRCH SVCS, $2,000.00ROCKY MTN INFORMATION ,SUBSCRPT, $100.00RR DONNELLEY,PRCH SVCS, $506.30SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP,SPLYS, $1,077.00SINGLETON CHRIS,PRCH SVCS, $39.60STAPLES ADVANTAGE,SPLYS, $1,363.99STRATA NETWORKS,UTIL, $2,163.52SUMMIT VIEW SOLUTIONS,IG - 4-H, $30.00SWANSON SERVICES CORP,SPLYS, $130.12THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR,PRCH SVCS, $1,461.65

TYLER TECH-DALLAS,PRCH SVCS, $4,211.74UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $2,571.77US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,WATER STDY, $19,607.66VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $753.87VALUE WEST,PRCH SVCS, $4,400.00VOIANCE LANGUAGE SVCS,PRCH SVCS, $50.00WATT'S RANCH MARKET,FOOD SPLYS, $664.00WEATHERFORD ELECTRIC,SPLYS, $2,383.55WENDLL'S,PRCH SVCS, $122.49WESTERN SLOPE INFO.,PRCH SVCS, $750.00WHITE RIVER DIST.,PRCH SVCS, $153.75WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $4,315.62WHITE RIVER MARKET,FOOD SPLYS, $51.53WINKLER TIMOTHY W,PLAN COMM, $150.00WPX ENERGY,PRMT REFUND, $1,800.00XEROX CORP,SPLYS, $653.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $33,513.04CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $10,764.89US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $52,045.36GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $33,837.05COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $99,092.34FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY,WAGE ASGNMT, $290.00GENERAL FUND TOTAL, $844,133.69

FUND: CAPITAL EXPENDITURESVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT TYLER TECH-DALLAS,INFO SYSTM, $700.00W W-PAUL SCALES, FGNDS SCALE, $7,331.50CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL, $8,031.50

FUND: ROAD & BRIDGEVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT ASHCRAFT RAYMOND,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50CHAVEZ GREGG,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50FRANCIS DAN,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50GARCIA VIRGIL,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50KENDALL DARRELL,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50MARES PAT,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50NICHOLS TJ,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $309.00SHERMAN DAN,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50STEWART GARY,MC-TRVL ADVNC, $321.50ALSCO,PRCH SVCS, $104.58CASCADE SOFTWARE,DATA SPRT, $3,064.52CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $108.55CLARION INN & SUITES,TRVL, $4,623.00CO STATE TREAS,UNEMPLYMNT, $47.00CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $1,096.21DIVISION OF RECLAMMIN,PRCH SVCS, $791.00FEDEX,PRCH SVCS, $23.93GA WESTERN CONSTRUCT,CNTCT SVCS, $50,937.90HERITAGE BUILDING,SPLYS, $33.99INTERMTN SLURRY SEAL,CNTCT SVCS, $19,346.00J&S CONTRACTORS SUPPLY,SIGN MTRL, $565.00

JACKSON'S OFFICE SUPPL,SPLYS, $26.61NICHOLS STORE,PRCH SVCS, $16.00OFFICE DEPOT,SPLYS, $114.38PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $64.17PROFESSIONAL EMS ED,SPLYS, $155.00RANGELY AUTO PARTS,SPLYS, $22.00RANGELY TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $51.92RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES,PRCH SVCS, $446.51ROUTT COUNTY R & B,AGGTS, $7,995.24SAMUELSON'S TRUE VALUE,SPLYS, $22.05UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $801.66UNITED COMPANIES,OVRLY, $1,362,170.48VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $26.39WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,CR 5/UTIL, $166,621.11WHITE RIVER RANCH PROP,PRCH SVCS, $1,000.00US DEPT. TREASURY, FED W/H, $14,528.68CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $4,954.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $21,821.16GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $13,825.41COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $43,108.91ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL, $1,721,394.36

FUND: PUBLIC HEALTHVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNTCO ASSN/LOCAL PUB HLTH,PRCH SVCS, $150.00CENTER FOR DISEASE DET,PRCH SVCS, $30.00CO STATE TREAS,UNEMPLYMNT, $529.00CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $2,599.37DILLON MARY,PRCH SVCS, $105.30GLOBALSTAR USA,PRCH SVCS, $56.20MEDICAL ARTS PRESS,SPLYS, $302.90METROPOLITAN PATHOLOGISTS,PRCH SVCS, $36.00NSO-PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY,PRCH SVCS, $216.00PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER,PRCH SVCS, $150.00R & S NORTHEAST,SPLYS, $556.94RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES,PRCH SVCS, $72.50SILVA ALEXSIS,PRCH SVCS, $214.62UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $55.22WCAEHO,PRCH SVCS, $30.00WENDLL'S,PRCH SVCS, $22.38WHITE RIVER DIST.,PRCH SVCS, $21.25WPX ENERGY,REFUND, $443.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $1,010.32CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $355.02US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $2,727.96GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $1,284.97COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $3,389.63PUBLIC HEALTH FUND TOTAL, $14,358.58

FUND: DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICESVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $3,967.13CO DEPT OF REVENUE, STATE W/H, $1,406.64US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $6,405.55GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $2,840.81COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE,

CLASSIFIEDS � 11ARIO BLANCO HERALD TIMESThursday, August 14, 2014

COMBINED NOTICE - MAILINGCRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-10

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On June 4, 2014, 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) Matthew J. MiddletonOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Sytems,

Inc., as nominee for Highlands Residential Mortgage, LTD.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust June 30, 2011County of Recording Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2011Recording Information (Reception Number) 301564 Original Principal Amount $108,808.00Outstanding Principal Balance $104,685.31Pursuant 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.The property to be foreclosed is:Covering the land in the State of Colorado, County of Rio Blanco described as:A tract of land in Sections 1 and 2, Township 1 North, Range 102 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows:Beginning at a point 584 feet East and 462.2 feetSouth of Corner No. 2 of the Burton R LaPree H.E. 177,thence South 132 feet;East 75 feet;North 132 feet;West 75 feet to the point of beginning, and a tract of land inSections 1 and 2, Township 1 North, Range 102 West of the 6th P.M., describes as fol-lows:Beginning at a point 584 feet East and 594.6 feet South of Corner No. 2 of Burton R. Le-Pree H.E. 177,thence East 75 feet;thence South 15 feet, more or less, to the dedicated School Street as shown on the Plat filed in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Rio Blanco, Colorado;thence West along said dedicated School Street, 75 feet;thence North 15 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being in the Town of Ran-gely, Colorado.Also known by street and number as: 250 School Street, Rangely, CO 81648.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, 10/01/2014, 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 8/7/2014Last Publication 9/4/2014Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald TimesNOTICE 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 AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UN-DER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES 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;IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;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: 06/04/2014Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of ColoradoBy: Karen Arnold, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at-torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:MARCELLO G. ROJAS #46396 SUSAN HENDRICK #33196Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - MAILINGCRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-09

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On May 20, 2014, 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) Steve L Halcomb and Kimberly A HalcombOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,

Inc., as nominee for Rocky Mountain MortgageSpecialists, Inc.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust March 07, 2011County of Recording Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust March 08, 2011Recording Information (Reception Number) 300708 Original Principal Amount $273,080.00Outstanding Principal Balance $263,356.77Pursuant 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.The property to be foreclosed is:LOT 6 CROSS L ESTATES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 AS RECEPTION NO. 282581 COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO, STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 369 Love Lane, 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, 09/17/2014, 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 7/24/2014Last Publication 8/21/2014Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald TimesNOTICE 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 AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UN-DER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES 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;IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;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: 05/20/2014Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of ColoradoBy: Karen Arnold, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at-torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Jennifer Griest #34830Christopher T. Groen #39976 Caren Jacobs Castle #11790Deanna L. Westfall #23449 Britney Beall-Eder #34935Kimberly L. Martinez #40351The Castle Law Group, LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400Attorney File # 14-02078The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - MAILINGCRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-08

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On May 8, 2014, 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) Patrick M Walsh and Martha A WalshOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Mountain Valley BankCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2009County of Recording Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust November 06, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 297259 Original Principal Amount $388,000.00Outstanding Principal Balance $366,377.43Pursuant 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.The property to be foreclosed is:LOT 8, BLOCK 1, MESA VIEW ESTATES FILING NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 30, 1979 AS RECEPTION NO. 188420, RIO BLANCO COUNTY , COLORADOAlso known by street and number as: 517 Agency Drive, 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, 09/10/2014, 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 7/17/2014Last Publication 8/14/2014Name 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 AND/OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UN-DER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES 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;IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;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: 05/08/2014Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of ColoradoBy: Karen Arnold, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the at-torney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673 Monica Kadrmas #34904Randall M. Chin, Esq. #31149 Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. #36290Andrea Rickles-Jordan #39005 Susan J. Hendrick #33196Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291 Joan Olson, Esq. #28078Lisa Cancanon Esq. #42043Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, L.L.P. 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177Attorney File # 9105.100334.F01The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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MENT2013 RIO BLANCO COUNTY ROAD 23A BRIDGE ABUTMENT REPAIR PROJECT

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 25th day of August, 2014 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Com-missioners with G. A. Western Construc-tion Co. of 3354 C Road, Palisade, CO 81526 for all work done by said CON-TRACTOR on the project known as 2013 Rio Blanco County Road 23A Bridge Abut-ment Repair Project.1)Any person, co-partnership, associa-tion, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date speci-fied in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and un-paid on account of such claims.2)All such claims shall be filed with Van Pilaud, County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before August 20, 2014.3)Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim.Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 4th day of August, 2014.BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTYBY JON D. HILL, CHAIRMANPublished: August 7, 14, 2014

MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1Board of Education Regular MeetingCentral Office - 555 Garfield Street

Tuesday, August 19, 20147:00 p.m.

AGENDACall to Order and Roll CallPledge of Allegiance: Mrs. Bradfield will lead the Pledge of AllegianceApproval of AgendaApproval of the Minutes from the Special Board Meeting August 11, 2014ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING AGENDA ITEMSSUPERINTENDENT REPORTMeeker High School Handbook ReportMeeker High School Athletic Handbook ReportBarone Middle School ReportElementary School Handbook ReportDistrict Goals ReportBuilding Goals Report1338 Council ReportPolicy ReportInsurance from Teacherage ReportMill Levy Override Ballot Question Reso-lutionCertified/Classified ReportACTION ITEMS CONTINUED• Consideration of Action Items for a Blanket Motion• Approval of Handbooks• Approval of 1338 Council Recommenda-tion• Approval of Policies for 3rd reading; GCAAF• Approval of Insurance Monies Being De-posited in Capital Reserve Fund • Approval Mill Levy Override Resolution• Approval of Certified/Classified ReportOTHER BOE INFORMATIONADJOURNMENTPublish: August 14, 2014Rio Blanco Herald Times

Airport Master Plan Meeting Public No-tice

The Rangely Airport is beginning the pro-cess to update their Airport Master Plan. The first of five public meetings will be held on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 209 East Main in Rangely. More information about the Air-port Master Plan is available by contact-ing Trent Holder at GDA Engineers at 307.587.3411 or tholder@gdaen-gineers.com. Information is also avail-able on the GDA Engineers website at www.gdaengineers.com by creating an account under Project Portal.Publish: August 14, 21, 2014Rio Blanco Herald Times

Board of County CommissionersMonday, August 18, 2014

Rangely, ColoradoTentative Board Agenda

Items of routine and non-controversial na-ture are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the au-dience may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda.Public Comment: Any member of the pub-lic may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you are requested to make your com-ments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per

Invitation to BidRangely Regional Library District

109 East Main StreetRangely, CO 81648

Separate sealed bids for an ADA Side En-trance Renovation to the Library. 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, September 8, 2014 at 5:00 P.M.Published: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2014.Rio Blanco Herald Times

$16,207.46DHS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, $6,160.85DEPT HUMAN SERVICES FUND TOTAL, $36,988.44

FUND: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT FIORE & SONS, MC-MA RNWY, $773,182.64GDA,MA APRN, $9,243.50GDA,MA RNWY, $25,038.50GOEDERT CONSTRUCTION, 4H BLDG, $8,433.93GREAT OUTDOORS CONSULT.,OHV TRAIL, $21,140.11HDR ENGINEERING,OHV/CR 10 BRDGE, $22,583.35JSC,PHA/DHS OFFICE, $1,400.00ROBERT O STEVENS MAI,MA RNWY PRJCT, $3,000.00STANTEC CONSULTING,CR 10 BRDGE, $2,083.77CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TOTAL, $866,105.80

FUND: USE TAXVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT ALL TEMP SERVICES,PRCH SVCS, $377.25CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $209.13CNCC,CNTCT SVCS, $2,000.00EXCEL FIRE PROTECTION,PRCH SVCS, $482.00HERITAGE BUILDING,SPLYS, $193.97MILLER JANET,SVC CHG, $55.00NICKSON ANNALEE,PRCH SVCS, $45.69PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $18.72RANGELY CHAMBER,RNGLY CHMBR, $20,000.00RANGELY INSURANCE GROUP,SFHSE IN-SUR, $1,082.53RANGELY TOWN OF,UTIL, $972.92RANGELY TRASH SERVICE,PRCH SVCS, $336.20RANGELY TRUE VALUE,RPR/MTNC, $69.25RANGELY VICTIM SERVICE,RNGLY VCTM, $458.73REDI SERVICES,PRCH SVCS, $84.00RB FIRE PROTECTION DIST GRANT, $1,000.00UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $53.46US FOODS,FOOD SPLYS, $2,843.02VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $250.36WESTERN IMPLEMENT CO,SPLYS, $316.30WILLIAMS TAMRA,PRCH SVCS, $15.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $1,471.67CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H,514.45US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $2,387.77GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $1,779.66COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $4,761.47USE TAX FUND TOTAL, $41,778.55

FUND: IMPACT FEEVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT DOT FHWA,CR 3&5 INTRSCTN, $11,717.42HDR ENGINEERING,CR 5 CORRIDOR, $22,771.64

JSC,JSTCE CNTR, $250.00NW CO CONSULTANTS,JSTCE CNTR, $180.00VALLEY HARDWARE,JSTCE CNTR, $218.71WALSH ENVIRONMENTAL,JSTCE CNTR, 2,576.50IMPACT FEE FUND TOTAL, $37,714.27

FUND: SOLID WASTE LANDFILLVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT CAROLINA SOFTWARE,PRCH SVCS, $300.00KRW CONSULTING,PRCH SVCS, $1,589.50OVERTON RECYCLING,SPLYS, $7,620.00PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $9.48UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $106.92UNITED SITE SERVICES,PRCH SVCS, $155.46WHITE RIVER DIST.,PRCH SVCS, $15.00WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $168.21US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $1,294.79CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $424.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $1,809.50GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $1,673.14COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $2,796.02SOLID WASTE LANDFILL FUND TOTAL, $17,962.02

FUND: WEED & PESTVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT CO STATE TREAS,UNEMPLYMNT, $838.44COULTER AVIATION,MSQTO CNTRL, $78,051.35CREDIT UNION OF CO,SPLYS, $188.22ELDER WEED SPRAYING,WEED CNTRL, $2,871.83FORESTRY SUPPLIERS,SPLYS, $126.20JULIUS AG,WEED CNTRL, $19,460.00NOXIOUS WEED MGMT,WEED CNTRL, $28,525.00OLATHE SPRAY SERVICE,PRCH SVCS, $18,439.63PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $6.24RANGELY INSURANCE GROUP, INSRNC, $1,150.00VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $34.92VANDIEST SUPPLY,CHEM USED, $26,210.67US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $1,132.48CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $390.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $1,764.62GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $250.35COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $721.40WEED & PEST FUND TOTAL, $180,161.35

FUND: FAIRFIELDVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT AMERESCO,PRCH SVCS, $129.67ATMOS ENERGY,UTIL, $120.57BLACK MOUNTAIN GLASS,SPLYS, $1,646.42CREDIT UNION OF CO,SPLYS, $336.18GRAINGER,SPLYS, $129.96

MARATHON SYSTEMS,SPLYS, $709.70MB ENTERPRISES,PRCH SVCS, $575.00MEEKER SANITATION DIST,UTIL, $57.00MEEKER TOWN OF,UTIL, $588.00SONNY'S BACKFLOW DEVICE,PRCH SVCS, $375.00TATE KELSEY,PRCH SVCS, $125.00UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $53.51US FOOD CULINARY EQUIP,SPLYS, $222.29VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $394.74WEATHERFORD ELECTRIC,SPLYS, $741.58WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $1,791.47US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $463.69CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $128.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $716.06GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $396.00COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $721.40FAIRFIELD FUND TOTAL, $10,421.24

FUND: CENTRAL SERVICESVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT CENTURYLINK,PRCH SVCS, $104.80CENTURYLINK (LONG DIST),PRCH SVCS, $276.37FASTTRACK COMM.,PRCH SVCS, $664.54MGT OF AMERICA,COST ALLCTN, $4,460.00PITNEY BOWES,SPLYS/RENT, $264.32PITNEY BOWES RESERVE,PRCH SVCS, $173.32STRATA NETWORKS,INTRNT SVCS, $1,286.25UNION TELEPHONE CO,PRCH SVCS, $235.90XEROX CORP,CNTCT SVCS, $1,691.60CENTRAL SERVICES FUND TOTAL, $9,157.10

FUND: FLEETVENDOR NAME,ACCT NAME, AMOUNT COLUMBINE PARK,VC-PARTS/ACC,$-268.93A NUVIEW AUTO GLASS,PRCH SVCS, $128.85A&E TIRE,TIRES, $5,185.84AIRGAS INTERMOUNTAIN,SPLYS, $704.62AMERESCO,PRCH SVCS, $129.67ATMOS ENERGY,UTIL, $58.00AXIS STEEL,SPLYS, $43.60B&B WELDERS SUPPLY,SPLYS, $234.60COLUMBINE FORD,PARTS/ACC, $295.44CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS,SPLYS, $17.82CREDIT UNION OF CO,PRCH SVCS, $884.62DENVER INDUSTRIAL SALE,PARTS/ACC, $109.71EXCEL FIRE PROTECTION,PRCH SVCS, $662.00FARIS MACHINERY CO,PARTS/ACC, $682.17GCR TIRES & SERVICE,TIRES, $8,963.40GILBARCO INC,PRCH SVCS, $198.38GRAINGER,SPLYS, $408.28HANSON INTERNATIONAL,PARTS/ACC, $157.99

HONNEN EQUIPMENT CO,CAP OUTLAY, $23,231.14JAY-MAX SALES,SPLYS, $283.73LACAL EQUIPMENT,PARTS/ACC, $211.20LAWSON PRODUCTS,SPLYS, $37.03MASTER PETROLEUM,LUBE, $61.50MCGUIRE AUTO PARTS,PARTS/ACC, $1,667.38MEEKER AUTO PARTS,PARTS/ACC, $1,532.98MEEKER COLLISION,PARTS/ACC, $470.60MEEKER GENERAL MERC,SPLYS, $48.99MEEKER SANITATION DIST,UTIL, $57.00MEEKER TOWN OF,UTIL, $43.00MHC KENWORTH-GJ,SPLYS, $162.06NORTHERN TOOL,PRCH SVCS, $39.99NORTHWEST AUTO SALES,RPR/MAINT, $169.99RANGELY AUTO PARTS,PARTS/ACC, $1,281.97RANGELY TOWN OF,UTIL, $122.36RANGELY TRASH SERVICE,PRCH SVCS, $239.86ROUTT COUNTY R & B,DIESEL, $1,082.05UNITED RENTALS,PARTS/ACC, $283.36US TRACTOR & EQUIP.,PARTS/ACC, $828.41VALLEY HARDWARE,SPLYS, $36.46VICTORY MOTORS,PARTS/ACC, $157.82WAGNER EQUIPMENT,PARTS/ACC, $1,205.36WESTERN PETROLEUM,LUBE, $776.45WESTFALL O'DELL TRUCK,PARTS/ACC, $5,828.66WHITE RIVER DIST.,SPLYS, $77.50WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC,UTIL, $1,343.56XCEL ENERGY,UTIL, $53.31US DEPT. TREASURY,FED W/H, $2,950.78CO DEPT OF REVENUE,STATE W/H, $1,008.00US DEPT. TREASURY,FICA W/H, $5,011.14GREAT WEST,RETIREMENT, $4,442.52COUNTY HEALTH POOL,INSURANCE, $10,773.64FLEET FUND TOTAL, $84,115.86Publish: August 14, 2014Rio Blanco Herald Times

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group. The public comment time is not for questions and answers. It is your time to express your views.11:00 a.m. Call to order:• Pledge of Allegiance• Changes to the August 18, 2014 Tenta-tive Agenda• Approval of the August 18, 2014 Agen-da CONSENT AGENDA FOR August 18, 2014• Minutes of the July 28, 2014 and Au-gust 11, 2014 Board meetings• Motor Vehicle Publication List for July 2014• Change Order - $0 - Fairfield, 4-H Build-ing Site Improvements SGM • Change Order - $0 - Great Outdoors Con-sultants OHV Master Plan• Change Order - $0 - Strong Lumber OHV Kiosk Installation BUSINESS AGENDAGeneral: Resolutions:• Resolution - Cancelling Certain Out-standing Checks • Resolution - Cancelling Taxes, Penal-ties, Interest, Costs, and Tax Lien Sale Certificates on Certain Manufactured Homes, Pursuant to Section 39-10-114(2)(a) C.R.S.• Resolution- Cancelling Certain County Held Tax Lien Certificates on Severed Mineral Interest PropertiesBids:• White River Museum Staining & Chink-ingMOU‚ Contracts and Agreements:• Justice Center ‚ CMCG - ContractOther Business:• Public Comments• County Commissioners UpdatesAdjournThe agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be consid-ered in the order they appear on the agen-da. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even con-tinue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consid-er other items that are brought before it. Scheduled items may be continued if the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled. The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Au-gust 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m.., in Meeker at the County Administration Building in Meeker. Please check the County's web-site for information at www.co.rio-blan-co.co.us/departments/commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9683 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accom-modations may be made. Publish: August 14, 2014Rio Blanco Herald Times

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7:00 P.M. Regular Scheduled Board Meeting345 Market Street, Meeker, CO

I. 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. Resolution #11-2014, a resolution ap-proving amendments to the Town of Meeker Fee ScheduleB. Planning Commission AppointmentC. Resolution #12-2014, a resolution ap-proving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder for the purpose of coordinated election servicesD. Discussion Item: IGA with Meeker Sanitation District for Water DataVIII. Mayor's remarksIX. Town Manager's ReportsX. Town Attorney's ReportXI. Other Board BusinessXII. AdjournmentCapital Improvement Plan (CIP) Work-shop- following regular meetingPublish: August 14, 2014Rio Blanco Herald Times

Public NoticePetitioners:

WILLIAM A. KRAFT AND JANET L. KRAFTRespondents:

HOUSTON POTETZLAURIE DODDSDistrict Court,

Rio Blanco County, ColoradoCase No. 14DR030002

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORA-DO, TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and respond with regard to the Verified Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court a written answer or other re-sponse. You are required to file your an-swer or other response within 35 days af-ter the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons by publica-tion shall be complete on the day of pub-lication. A copy of the Verified Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours.If you fail to file your answer or other re-sponse to the Verified Petition in writing

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

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

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.

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

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Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655

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.

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: newe-denpcs@gmail.com or (970)878-5117 and 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: new-edenrangely@gmail.com or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential.

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 9:30 a.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.

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 -5:00 p.m., 2nd Monday.

Rio Blanco Fire Protection Districtis now offering CPR/FIRST AID Classesat the fire station located at 236 7th

Street, Meeker, CO. Call 970-878-3443 for more information.

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

confidential shelter and help.878-3131

TROPHY TROUT - Guarantee 28" trout! Catch and release or catch and keep. 30" plus trout common. For proof call Antler Taxidermy 878-3365. Limited number of people allowed. For appoin-tment call Del Turner 878-4546 or 303-881-9408

FOOD BANK of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County provid-ing Food assistance to community mem-ber. Scheduled Dates for 2014: August 28 and September 26, October 23, November 20 & December 18. The Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

PISTOL RIVER LEATHERFour more treatments to go. It has been a long haul. Thanks for your patience and understanding. I WILL be going again!A hand that ain’t there when you need it is kinda like a blister – only shows up when the work’s all done.

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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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POST MOVING Sale- Meeker. 1365 Robert St in Sagehills. Antique Parlor set, more furniture, boy clothing & coats, household items. Friday 4pm-8pm & Saturday 7am-12n.

YARD SALE- Meeker. 890 3rd Street. Fri-day @ 5pm (NO EARLY VISITORS PLEASE) Saturday 8am-12pm. Furniture, TV's, brand name kids’ clothing & more.

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Maintenance Technician. ERBM Recrea-tion & Park District is seeking one full-time benefited Maintenance Technician. Salary range $14.65-$17.85/hr. Duties in-clude, but are not limited to: main-tenance of parks, facilities, irrigation, open space and landscaping; operation and maintenance of power tools, equip-ment, light machinery and light duty ve-hicles. Requirements include, but are not limited to: applicant must be 18 years of age or older, possess a high school di-ploma or GED, possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's license. A com-pleted ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for considera-tion and should be returned to ERBM Re-creation & Park District, Attn: Human Re-sources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. 970-878-3403. Applications are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and on the website, www.MeekerRecDis-trict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Appli-cations will be accepted through Friday, August 22, 2014. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity em-ployer.

COMBINED NOTICE - MAILINGCRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-12

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On June 10, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relatingto the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s) AMY ELIZABETH JOY, AND NEIL JAMES JOYOriginal Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION

SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FORLENDER, CWB MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC DBAFNBR MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLCDate of Deed of Trust February 12, 2009County of Recording Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust February 18, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 294993 Original Principal Amount $240,689.00Outstanding Principal Balance $226,388.04Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust havebeen violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other paymentsprovided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:LOTS 83 AND 84 SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT FILEDDECEMBER 19, 1979 AS RECEPTION NO. 185454 TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 1145 MICHAEL CIRCLE, MEEKER, CO 81641.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBEREDBY 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 filedNotice 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, 10/08/2014,at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sellto the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidenceof Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowedby law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 8/14/2014Last Publication 9/11/2014Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAINRIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULTOF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/ORYOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED.A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES 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 WITHTHE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULEDSALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OFINTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILEDWITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.DATE: 06/11/2014Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of ColoradoBy: Karen Arnold, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representingthe legal holder of the indebtedness is:Holly L. Decker #32647 Stephen Harkess #30968Michael Medved #14669 Heather Deere #28597MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD. STE 302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303)274-0155Attorney File # 14-944-26228The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informationprovided may be used for that purpose.

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TRAILERS, HITCHES, flatbeds, toolboxes, trailer service and truck accessories. We are a "one stop shop" truck and trailer outfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $597 installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales, Grand Junction. 1-800-287-6532.

within 35 days after the date of publica-tion, judgment by default may be ren-dered against you by the court for the re-lief demanded in the Verified Petition without further notice.This is an action to allocate parental re-sponsibilities.Melody D. Massih, Reg. #24683P.O. Box 916Glenwood Springs, CO 81602Tel: 970-928-9100Fax: 970-928-9600Publish: August 14, 2014Rio Blanco Herald Times

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COMBINED NOTICE - MAILINGCRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-11

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:On June 6, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relatingto the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records.Original Grantor(s) David A. BeeryOriginal Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting

solely as nominee for Intermountain Industries, Inc. d/b/aMajor Mortgage USA

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationDate of Deed of Trust March 31, 2009County of Recording Rio BlancoRecording Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2009Recording Information (Reception Number) 295414 Original Principal Amount $136,680.00Outstanding Principal Balance $126,869.36Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust havebeen violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other paymentsprovided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.The property to be foreclosed is:WEST 50 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK H, WHITE ADDITION, TOWN OF RANGELY, COLORADO, ACCORDINGTO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 16, 1946 AS DOCUMNET NO. 69900 COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO,STATE OF COLORADO.Also known by street and number as: 124 W Bell St, Rangely, CO 81648.THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBEREDBY 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 filedNotice 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, 10/08/2014,at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sellto the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s),Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidenceof Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowedby law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.First Publication 8/14/2014Last Publication 9/11/2014Name of Publication Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF RIGHTSYOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAINRIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULTOF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY AND/ORYOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED.A COPY OF CERTAIN SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES 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 WITHTHE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULEDSALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED;IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OFINTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILEDWITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.DATE: 06/06/2014Karen Arnold, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of ColoradoBy: Karen Arnold, Public TrusteeThe name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representingthe legal holder of the indebtedness is:MARCELLO G. ROJAS #46396 SUSAN HENDRICK #33196Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 EAST HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400,DENVER, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965Attorney File # CO140507The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informationprovided may be used for that purpose. theheraldtimes.com

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS& PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS

RANGELY CAMPUSColorado Northwestern Community College, Rangely Campus, isseeking adjunct instructors and part-time instructors for Fall Semester.Positions begin as early as August 25, 2014.

• Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor: Requires Associates Degree inDental Hygiene and dental hygiene clinical practice experience.

• Dental Hygiene Lab Assistant: Requires Associate of AppliedScience degree in Dental Hygiene or related degree in Biology discipline.

• Adjunct Business Instructor to teach Introduction to Business:Requires Master’s Degree in Business or Bachelor’s with 18 graduatecredits in Business.

• Adjunct Journalism Instructor and Spartan Times NewspaperAdvisor: Requires Bachelor’s degree in Communications or relateddiscipline. Master’s Degree preferred.

Submit employment application form (www.cncc.edu/cms/content/human-resources-faculty-positions); cover letter, resume, and tran-scripts to Human Resources Office, CNCC, 500 Kennedy Drive,Rangely, CO 81648.

CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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COUNTER PERSON/ DELIVERY DRIVERwanted. Automotive knowledge preferred. OTJ training available. Inquire Meeker Auto Parts 945 Market Street. (970) 878-3651.

RANGELY SCHOOL District RE-4 has a Custodial position opening at this time; please refer to www.rangelyk12.org for detail information and applications.

Distribution OperatorThe Town of Rangely is currently seeking a Distribution Operator with a class 1 dis-tribution license and the ability to ad-vance to at least a class 3 within a year. The ideal candidate will have the ability to obtain a class B COL license, be ABPA certified/certifiable in backflow preven-tion,and have the ability to operate vari-ous pieces of equipment such as back-hoe, loader, skid steer, dump truck, water truck, etc. This person will work in ad-verse conditions throughout the year. The distribution operator will also be re-sponsible for distribution sampling and

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS NEEDEDProficient making grade with dozers, blades, & trackhoe. Prefer foreman & CDL a plus. Work located in Meeker & sur-rounding area. 970-878-3474.

High School Coaching VacancyCheerleading

The Meeker Re-1 School District is seek-ing qualified applicants to serve as the Cheerleading Coach Meeker High School for the 2014/2015 season. Interested ap-plicants should submit a letter of interest and a completed coaching application to the Meeker School District office. Re-view of applications will begin imme-diately and continue until the position is filled. Applications can be picked up at the District Office located at 555 Garfield Street or on our web site at www.meek-er.k12.co.us The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMiddle School Coaching Vacancy

Assistant FootballThe Meeker Re-1 School District is seek-ing a qualified applicant to serve as As-sistant Football Coach at Barone Middle School for the 2014/2015 season. Inter-ested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a completed coaching appli-cation to the Meeker School District of-fice. Applications can be picked up at the District Office located at 555 Garfield Street or on our web site at www.meek-er.k12.co.us The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia Restaurant. Full-time and part-time positions avail-able. Positions available immediately for qualified applicants. Pick up an ap-plication at 410 Market St., Meeker.

GIANT STEP Preschool has an opening for an aide. No experience necessary, will train. Inquire at 246 East Main, Rangely. (970)675 -2671.

THE RIO Blanco Herald Times is looking for a part-time freelance reporter with newspaper experience to cover Meeker's school board and/or town board meetings as well as occasional county commis-sioners' meetings. If interested, call Edi-tor-Sean McMahon at 878-4017 or 675-5033, or contact him at sean@theherald-times.com

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Vacancy NoticePosition: High School Math Teacher

Highly qualified in Math, with the ability to teach all levels of high school Mathe-matics, which may include college level and AP courses.Potential Middle School and High School coaching opportunities are available in conjunction with this teaching assign-ment.District: Meeker School District Re-1City, State: Meeker, Colorado 81641Date Available: Position begins with the 2014-2015 school year.Description: Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 710 stud-ents in grades Pre-K through Twelve. The High School has approximately 195 stud-ents 9-12. The District prefers a person with strong knowledge and understanding of stan-dards-based education, with a willing-ness to work, or successful experience in a collaborative culture dedicated to using data to drive instruction, differentiation, and student learning. We are seeking an individual who has the understanding of the intellectual, so-cial, and emotional needs of the high school student. Professional involve-ment beyond the local level and success-ful teaching experience are desirable. The Meeker Re-1 School District is seek-ing an enthusiastic person who wants to joint a staff committed to "Seeking ex-cellence in all we do".Requirements: Applicants must have Col-orado licensure and be Highly Qualified preferably with a dual certification in Mathematics and Science or it must be assured by the Colorado Department of Education by date of hiring.Contact: Meeker High School Math/Sci-ence VacancyMeeker School District Re-1P.O. Box 1089Meeker, Colorado 81641Telephone: 970-878-9040Fax: 970-878-3682e-mail: admin@meeker.k12.co.usWebsite: www.meeker.k12.co.usTimeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until po-sition is filled. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MA FAMIGLIA Restaurant is looking for reliable individuals for kitchen positions to include: Dish and cook. Mostly even-ings with some days. Experience pre-ferred. Ask for Henry. Apply in person at 410 Market Street.

Vacancy NoticeApril 2, 2014

District: Meeker School District Re-1Meeker, Colorado 81641

Position: School Health Nurse - Part-Time PositionDate Available: Position begins with the 2014-2015 School YearQualifications: Bachelors of Sci-ence in Nursing, and possess a valid Col-orado Registered Nurse License; or, Bachelors Degree, current National Cer-tification in school nursing, and three years of experience in school nursing.Responsibilities: Possess supervisory skills in communication, consultation, training, and monitoring; serve as health consultant and resource person in health education; assist in maintenance of school health policy and procedures. This is a flexible part-time position consisting of approximately 304 hours per year. Keep student health records current.

Conduct school health services, includ-ing physical examinations, immuniza-tions, and test for hearing, vision, dental and scoliosis. Responsible for selection and referral of students in need of medi-cal and dental care.Contact: Jessica Browning - Human Re-sources Director. Meeker School District Re-1Administration Office555 Garfield StreetP.O. Box 1089Meeker, CO 81641Telephone: (970) 878-9040Fax: (970) 878-3682E-mail: admin@meeker.k12.co.usWebsite: www.meeker.k12.co.usTimeline: Review of applications will be-gin immediately and will close when the position is filled. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy NoticePosition: Classroom Paraprofessional Meeker Elementary SchoolTwenty nine hours a week - during the school yearQualifications: Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 710 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The elementary school has 370 students in Preschool through fifth grade. Experience working with childrenHigh School Diploma Personal qualifications of team work, good judgment, communication skills, positive and caring relationship with students, parents, and staff.Contact: Jessica Browning - Human Re-source DirectorMeeker School District Re-1Administration OfficeP.O. Box 1089555 Garfield StreetMeeker, Colorado 81641Telephone: 970-878-9040Fax: 970-878-3682Meeker School District is an Equal Oppor-tunity Employer

THE RIO Blanco Herald Times is looking for a part-time freelance reporter with newspaper experience to cover Rangely's school board and town board meetings as well as occasional county commission-ers' meetings. If interested, call Editor-Sean McMahon at 878-4017 or 675-5033, or contact him at sean@theherald-times.com

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Recreation Coordinator The ERBM Recrea-tion & Park District is seeking one full-time benefited, and two part-time non-benefited Recreation Coordinators. Salary range $10.80-$13.20/hr. Duties include, but are not limited to: assist in select phases of implementing and coordinating recreational programs and special events such as gym supervision, officiating, coaching, scorekeeping, etc. Require-ments include, but are not limited to: ap-plicant must be 16 years of age or older, be available to work early morning, even-ing, split and/or weekend shifts. A com-pleted ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for considera-tion and should be returned to ERBM Re-creation & Park District, Attn: Human Re-sources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and online, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Applications will be accepted through August 22, 2014. ERBM Recrea-tion & Park District is an equal opportuni-ty employer.

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all samples will be taken weekly, month-ly, and quarterly. Applicants must pos-sess a current driver's license and pass a COL physical and drug screen. The Town of Rangely is an equal opportunity em-ployer. Applications can be accessed online or picked up at Town Hall. 209 E. Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648 | www.Rangely.com | (970) 675-8476

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTYNEW 1455 Mountain View Road - Carefullytucked amongst native landscape, this wonderful3BD, 2BA log home home is private, yet right intown! $360,000855 5th St. – Wonderful view over town fromthis 5BD, 2BA home. New roof, siding, windowsand flooring. $200,0001045 Lance Cr. – SHOP SPACE GALORE! Wellkept, 5BD, 2BA home with large rooms, smartfloor plan and amazing shop. $198,500973 Main St. – Inviting 2BD, 1.75BA home withexpansive opportunities. The mature trees, mani-cured yard, garden, deck and cottage create apeaceful haven right in the middle of town!COME RELAX ON THE DECK! $185,000NEW 117 6th St. - Completely remodeledduplex, fully furnished, sleeps 12 people, withinwalking distance of downtown. $179,000165 Main Street -Wonderfully remodeled3BD/1BA two story home, fenced yard, garageand more! Come see! $179,000NEW 1060 Park St. - Great income producingduplex. Can also be converted to single familyresidential. 4BD/2BA. $175,000780 11th St. – Tastefully remodeled 3BD, 2BA bi-level home with a fantastic fenced yard.REDUCED to $167,9001170 Cleveland St. – A comfortable 3BD, 2BAhome with full basement, mature trees and greatoutdoor space. $149,900NEW 760 11th St. - Good 3BD/2BA starter homewith large back yard, deck, storage shed, built in1996. $110,000.NEW 767 12th Street - Completely remodeledtownhouse includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. "LikeNew". $65,000

RURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES439 Agency Dr. – Perfectly manicured log homewith 4BD, 3BA, high end appliances and finishes.New horse barn, mature landscaping andtremendous views. MOVE IN READY! $525,0001751 Brightwater Ln. – Located 20 minuteswest off Highway 64, this 39 acre property hasincome producing hay ground, river frontage anda new 5000+ SQFT metal shop. Electric, cisternand septic already installed. $369,000NEW 1161 RBC RD 8 - This 3BD remodeledhome sets across from the White River, includes5 acres with trees. Large deck & great location,just a few minutes from town. $349,000NEW 320 Bugle Dr. CONSIDERING THECOUNTRY? 99 acres with comfortable homeand outbuildings, tucked away in a private loca-tion with great views and good pastures.$320,000281 RBC Rd. 57 – Marvelous 3BD, 2BA loghome on 1.4 acres, located 10 miles up the FlatTops Scenic Byway. Right from this home, youcan jump on your ATV and enjoy the vast publicland! $287,500264 Love Ln. – HORSE HAVEN – 5 stall horsebarn, multiple fenced pastures and metal shop on4.39 acres. Humans will equally enjoy the stucco3BD, 2BA home and convenient location!$275,0002638 RBC Rd. 6 – Unobstructed views await youat this 38.2 acre property only 10 minutes fromMeeker. The home boasts two living spaces,4BD, 3BA, detached shop, water well, irrigationrights and improved grasses. $275,000210 RBC Rd. 75 - Papoose Creek Cabin –Forest service leased land, your rustic cabin toenjoy! $65,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTYNEW 1036 Shults Drive - Newly constructed 32unit apartment complex located above MeekerRecreation Center. A nice investment at$2,990,000

NEW RV PARK- 13 acres with White RiverFrontage, 20 spaces with water/sewer/electric,plus 20 acres with Colorado Highway 13 & 64frontage. $900,000 for both. NICE PROPERTY!317 East Market - GREAT PROPERTY, GREATLOCATION - 1.4 acres includes commercialbuilding, newly built shop $975,000. Also theadjoining 3 acre parcel is available for $300,000with highway access.680 Water St. – Playa del Rio Apartments sits on4 lots, feature 19 apartment units, 17 storageunits, off street parking and park area. Buybefore the market booms! $650,000624 Market St. – Large remodeled restaurantbuilding with apartment space. Fantastic location!$562,500975 Market St. – Restaurant building on two lotswith off street parking along Highway 13.$220,000206 Market St. – Main floor retail space, highceiling, hardwood floors. Apartment space inbasement, spacious metal shop. $159,000ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED!

RANCHESNEW 1648 RBC RD. 32, MEEKER, CO -160 acre ranch with beautiful hay meadows,irrigation water, farm house, metal shop, old stylebarn ... great location. $1,065,0004637 RBC Rd. 8 – Exquisitely remodeled 4BD,2BA farmhouse sitting on 77 acres. Fencedmeadows, irrigation rights, shop space andstrong domestic well. $599,0001560 RBC RD. 15 - 390 acre ranch with cozy3BD log home, lush pastures private setting,close to town, well, pond & spring. $595,000

VACANT LAND1107 Market St. – Highway 13 frontage, largecorner lot, two story office building, off streetparking and rental home. $250,00041 Vacant Lots – Sanderson Hills Subdivision.Located on the northwest side of the subdivision.$250,000 for all or 7 Lots $6,200 per Lot.OWNER FINANCING48 Acres off County Road 13 – 5 miles south ofMeeker, joins BLM, open to trades or offers$235,0005 Acres 13 miles up County Road 8 – Riverfrontage, elevated view of the White River Valley.OWNER FINANCING $149,90099 Acres off of County Road 60 – Secludedacreage with power, nice building areas, bordersBLM. $139,00015,000 SQFT Lot at 6th & Water St. – Mixedzoning, cleared, READY FOR YOUR NEWBUILDING! $120,0004.5 Lots on 8th St. – Quiet location! $100,000182 Main St. – Commercial lot behind FamilyDollar store. Busy location, cleared, ready tobuild! $85,000688 Meath Dr. – 35 acre lot in Little BeaverEstates, cleared building pad. Will consider alloffers! $85,0004 Lots in Cross L Estates – OWNER FINANC-ING $70,000 - $75,000. $250,000 for all6.79 Acres in Cross L Estates – Irrigated mead-ow, domestic water, electricity and views.REDUCED $65,0001095 Pinyon St. – Elevated views of the valley,all 3 lots for $60,00023105 Highway 13 – 5.09 Acres with domesticwell, electricity and views. REDUCED $50,0002.25 Acres off Highway 13, north of Meeker –Nice building location, close to town! $45,0002 Lots in Sage Hills – Gentle grade, for fantasticviews. Time to build! $35,000 each41 Developed Lots in Sanderson Hills Re-sub-division – Streets, Curbs, Electricity and Gasinstalled. $29,000 each or $25,000 each inpackages of 5 lots.

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2,387 acre ranch with about420 acres of hay meadows,including a center pivot &gated pipe, brick home, hiredhand home, bunk house,numerous garages and newpipe corrals, plus a BLMPermit, beautiful setting, trees& rock outcroppings, outstand-ing water rights, & good biggame hunting.

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*NEW 71 Acres on CR 15, 11 miles NE. Private homesites, water, good hunting, borders public land. $205,000.*Ridge Estates- 2 to 9 acre lots. Community well, irrigation water to each site. Prices reduced, additional dis-count available. Prices starting from $75,600. 1 mile south of town.* County Rd. 8- mile marker 29 ½, amazing 29 acre parcel, building site, fishing rights, borders Forest $349,000.*359 Love Lane-5 acres, Cross L Estates, Lot 13, great horse property, well. $100,000*River Property-19.6 Acres 12 miles west. Irrigated hay, good home sites, river. $150,000.*20 Acres, Strawberry Creek Minor Subdivision, Lot 3, $30,000 REDUCED!*Little Beaver Estates- Lot 4, 35 acres, fenced, good pond, loafing shed, great home site. Reduced to $72,500*Little Beaver Estates- 35 acre lot bordering DOW hunting land. Lot 11- $95,000,*Little Beaver Estates 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land, Lot 14. Reduced to $93,000*NEW Little Beaver Estates Lot 13- 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land. $92,000.*100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00.*Several nice building lots on Mimi Circle and Michael Circle priced between $22,500 and $25,000.*860 Shaman Trail- 5.5 acre lot just east of Meeker, Ute Terrace Sub., town water. $80,000 SOLD!

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*NEW 835 Sulphur Creek Rd.- 3 BR, 2 BA home by fairgrounds. Fenced backyard, landscaped. $165,000.*NEW 1012 Wall St.-3BR. 2 BA home, newer stucco, landscaped fenced yard, trex deck, garage. $184,000*NEW 1440 Mountain View Rd.-5BR, 4½ BA, one of a kind custom home, panoramic views, outdoor entertainingarea, lawn w/sprinkler system, home security system, A/C & more! $449,000*891 3rd St.-3BR, 2 BA one level home, garage, fenced yard, sprinkler system, move in ready! $159,900REDUCED!*112 Main St.-3 BR, 2 BA historic home with a 426 sq. ft. cottage. Updated, large corner lot. $219,000*879 7th St.- Beautiful log home situated on 4 lots in town, 4 BR, 3BA. Amazing views, huge garage, deck. $425,000*1393 Ridge Rd.-5 BR, 3 BA home, fenced yard, attached garage, hot tub, great views! $224,000 REDUCED!*1425 Mountain View Rd.-4 BR. 3 BA home on a private lot with amazing views. Well maintained. $189,900.*146 Garfield- Unique commercial property or ? Loading dock, workshop, small apartment, storage. $100,000*1369 Juniper Rd.-Beautiful home in Sage Hills, on 3 large lots, total ¾ acre. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, single level home withattached garage, landscaped w/ sprinkler system, covered patio, many trees. $250,000 REDUCED!*830 Water St.-3 BR, 2BA one level home, fenced corner lot, garage. Move in ready. $159,000. Sale Pending*585 Cleveland St.- 3BR, 3BA home like no other in the heart of Meeker, attention to detail in every area! Privatefenced back yard, shop, big car port, trees, beautifully landscaped. SCHEDULE A SHOWING. $469,000.*970 9th St.- 4 BR 3-1/2BA two story log home, large lot, carport. $169,000 REDUCED!*562 Larry Lane-Corner lot, 1 level, 3 BR 2BA, fenced yard, garage, deck. $149,000 MAKE AN OFFER!*643 12th St- 4 BR, 2 BA bi-level home. Garage, carport, fenced back yard. $129,000 REDUCED!*830 Main St- 1 lot near downtown Meeker with a 2 BR, 2 BA home, 2 car garage. $95,000 SOLD*917 4th St.- Beautiful 5 BR, 3 BA home on 2 quiet, private lots. Basement, garage. $240,000 SOLD*560 5th St- Great Rental Property -Lg family home or can be a 2, 3, or 4 plex, big shop. $175,000 SOLD

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*145 Garfield- commercial building w/ apartment, loading dock, over 3,000 sq. ft. $100,000*109 Market St.-3+ lots on the corner of 1st & Market. Great location next to the Dollar Store $275,000 REDUCED!*Rio Blanco Store- Great potential, ¾ acre on Hwy 13, 3,000 sq ft store, café, living quarters. $130,000 REDUCED!*304 4th St. Commercial building on corner lot downtown, great office space, 4,437 sq. ft. $220,000

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*NEW 14970 CR 8- 14 acres on the River. Great fishing. Hay pasture, beautiful 2,500 sq ft home. $1,995,000.*NEW 1758 CR 32- 3.3 acres, 4 BR, 3 BA modular home. Great views, outbuildings, fenced yard. $199,900.*NEW 29100 CR 8- 12 Acres with River & fishing. Nice 1,252 sq ft 3 BR, 2 BA cabin, borders BLM. $795,000.*NEW 13247 CR 8- 5 Acres 14 miles E of Meeker. Nice home, big shop, outbuildings. Horse setup. $429,000.*2610 CR 33- 3 Acres 7 mi W of town. 4 BR, 3 BA home, full basement, shed, pasture, views. $250,000.*12916 CR 8- Amazing one of a kind home on 35 acres. Vacation home or year around living,park like setting, million $ views, located along the Flat Tops Scenic Byway. Must see! $390,000*3315 CR 8- 42 Acres, 3 mi east of Meeker. Beautiful log home 3 BR, 2 BA, walk-out basement. $450,0001337 Meath Dr.- 35 Acres, 9 miles east with a nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, pastures, views. Reduced $230,000*13245 CR 8- 5 acres 14 miles up-river, well, trees, nice 3 BR, 2 BA home, decks, garage, shop. $360,000*River Property- CR 12- 5+ acres 28 miles east, with 2 BR, 1 BA cabin, good well, fish pond. Reduced $275,000*710 Shaman Tr.- 3+ BR,4BA , Custom built 4,534 sq ft home on 5 acres, great views, garage. $448,000*13051 CR 8- 52 Acres, 14 miles up river, 2 living quarters buildings, garage, hunting. $435,000. SOLD!*24530 County Rd. 8- A-frame cabin on small acreage, up-river, vacation home, views! $169,000 SOLD!*20285 CR 8-3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home with river views. 1.74 private acres, shop. $239,000 SOLD!*2000 County Rd. 119 Forest Service cabin on Ute Creek, 1BR,1BA, Beautiful setting! $65,000 SOLD!

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� Rangely ~ 33553 HWY 64, 214 acre ranch with good White River frontage, irrigated pasture & hay pro-duction. 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home with large kitchen & dining area, big family room. Polebarn for hay, outbuildings and corrals. $700,000

� 203 Raven. Get your college housing! 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 1-car garage west side of duplex, FP andfenced back yard. Good rental property or college housing. $74,000

� 300 4th St. East, 3 BR 2 BA on 3 lots in Dinosaur, 1744 Sq Ft built in 1981. Large garden space withwater tap. Two large outbuildings. Lots of room to park toys. $115,000

� 315 &317 N. Grand Ave.Duplex: Attractively renovated. Each unit has 1,200 SF. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, W/D hook-up, carport for each side. Priced to Sell! $139,500 Excellent income property.

� Great Building Site - 1350 La Mesa Circle, 19,631 Sq Ft. List price: $45,000

� 443 Bugle Dr. — 14-Mile subdivision, 99.68 acres with 1,600+ sq. ft. 3BD, 2 BA modular home. Lotsof privacy and wildlife with great views. Plenty of room for everything. Also has water well. $225,000

� 461 Garfield St. — Rental Property - 4 units, plenty of parking, 2 BR 1 BA with upgrades. All haverange/oven, refrigerators. Fully Rented! $225,000

� 1090 Pinyon— 3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, built in 1997, new wood burning stove, with large open kitchen.16,449 sq. ft. lot. Huge fenced back yard. Priced to move $107,900 Reduced!

� 1376 Juniper Rd. Total remodel, beautfiul kitchen, master bedroom has huge walk-in closet. Freshpaint and new flooring on main level. Total of 2,460 sq. ft. and 3-car-garage! Priced to move $264,000

�1886 RB County Rd. 8 - New windows throughout, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home, 6.8 acres with 2,000feet White River frontage, large deck and spectacular views! $368,000

� 824 2nd Street, 3 BR, 1 & 3/4 bath home, with partially unfinished basement. 15,000 SF lot, maturetrees, detached storage. Priced to move $151,000

� NEW LISTING! 1298 Cleveland - Fully updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, 700+ sq. ft. detached garagewith state of the art kitchen. Large fenced backyard, fireplace, extra storage, borders Ute Park on niceand quiet lot. $279,000

� NEW LISTING! 1083 Laurie Circle - 3 BD, 1 & 3/4 bath, home with fireplace. 2 car garage, all appli-ances, nice upgrades in kitchen. $126,800

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� NEWLISTING: 1192 Hill Street – Ranchwith partial basement, 1 car garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$146,900� NEWLISTING: 450 Garfield Street – 2 bdrm ranch on large lot, close to downtown . . . . . . . . . . .$139,000� NEWLISTING: 477 Hill Street – Cute red home on large lot, a must see. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$138,900� 73209 Hwy 64 – 11 acres with 2032 SF, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, outbuildings, . . . . .Price Reduced $250,000� 73229 Hwy 64 – 38+ acres in Lions Canyon, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, well & outbuildings . . . . . .$294,500� 290 4th Street – 3100 SF +, 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, residential or commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$285,000� 566 Rimrock Drive – 3 bdrm, 2 baths, garage, 5 acres, goodwater & irrigationwater . . . . . . . . .$250,000� 1394 Ridge Rd – Ranch style home on corner lot, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, garage. NEWPRICE . . . . . .$235,000� 1032 Lance Circle – Beautiful ranch style home on corner lot, oversized garage, &more . . . . . .$243,900� 1343 Sage Ridge Rd – Cute 3 bdrm, 2 ba home, full basement, lots of potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,000� 165Water Street – close to BLM/Forest Service building, 3+ bdrooms, 2 baths, garage . . . . . . .$157,000� BACKONTHEMARKET: 1062Main Street - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, full basement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000

Featured Property of theWeek880 Cleveland Street, Large home on corner lot, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, all newwindowsand exterior doors, new exterior paint, andmore. Site area is 15,000 SF or 2 building sites.

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1350 SAGE Ridge Road 4BDR 3BA home on double lot in Sage Hills. Large deck with beautiful,unobstructed views. Many extras. $240,000. Callfor appointment to view. (970)878-3228.

1959 RANCH 3BR/2BA, 2 lots 9750 sq feet. Very private, Dead end. 2240 sq feet. Re-modeled.Finished basement. meekercolorado.com

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FSBO 4BDR/2BA, new SS appliances in-cluded. Mature landscaping with auto sprinkler system.210 W Bell St., Rangely. 970-675-5307

HOUSE FOR sale- 1240 Deserado Drive. 4BR 2.5 BA, two car garage on large lot in La MesaSubdivison. 1830 sq ft. $199,000. Call 970-773-1970.

FOR SALE by Owner- Beautiful stucco home in La Mesa. 2400 Sqft, 4BR/2 1/2 BA, with attached 2 car garage. Tile, hardwood floor, carpet. Established lawn front & back, 10x16 storage shed, garden area, RV parking. $253,600. (208)941-5669 for more information.

For Sale by Owner: 1327 La Mesa Circle2333 Sq Ft, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Ranch Style House with Walk-Out Basement on .99 Acres; Great Location on La Mesa, Beautifully Landscaped, Sprinkler Sys-tem, Borders BLM and lots of Parking Be-side and Behind House. $285,000.Con-tact Tracy Enterline @ 970.629.0434 Seri-ous Inquiries Only

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QUALIFIED BUYER looking to trade 80 acre ranch in east Texas for similar prop-erty in Colorado. Property has timber/ag production, wildlife, well kept improve-ments and privacy. Contact Suzan Pelloni at Western Exposures Realty, 970-623-2900.

FSBO HORSE property, 22 acres, new 5 wire barbless fence, 200 amp service, cistern, heated utility bldg, horse barn, corrals, shed, RV service, house ready. $89,500. Possible lease purchase. 4751 County Road 7. (580) 571-5967

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2BR/1BA, NICE location, fenced yard. $600 per month. 970-328-6850

2BR TRAILER. $450 + utilities. 970-878-3363

2BR/1BA APARTMENT $400 /month plus electricity. Security deposit required. Call (970) 878-3363

SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA APARTMENTS. RE-MODELED new paint, lights, cabinets, ap-pliances, windows, doors, flooring & car-pet. $600/month+deposit NS/NP.Standard units also available at $450/month+deposit. Cable, heat, water, sewer & trash included. Coin laundry in build-ing. (970) 878-3739

3BR/2BA $895 per month. 9 month lease, dogs considered. Corner of 1st & Main. 970-878-4010.

2 BDR, 2 BA in a quiet, beautiful out-of-town setting. Pets negotiable. (970)878-4320

3BDR/2 BA House. Garage, W/D, Deck with views. $1050/mo + deposit. Avail-able 9/1. No Smoking, Pet considered. (303)518-6065.

2BR/1BA HOUSE on 2 1/2 acres. Room for horses/trailers etc. $700 per month. 970-878-5321

2BR/1BA MANUFACTURED Home newly remodeled. Fenced yard, $550 month, in-cludes water, sewer & trash charges. Please call 970-220-2150

NICE 1BR/1BA manufactured home. New flooring throughout. We pay water/trash/sewer. $475 per month. Call 970-220-2150

CLEAN, QUIET 2 BDR/1BA. REDUCED! $425+deposit. Call 878-3736 or 878-5367

CLEAN–REMODELED 2BD apartments, in-house laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $575 per month. Western Ex-posures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.

Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities includ-ed. Year lease $800, $1,500 damage de-posit. Shorter term options available. Western Exposures Realty (970) 878-5877.

EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2 BDR apt. Hot water heat, water, sewer, trash paid. Lease/Deposit required. NS, NP. (970)878-4592.

STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808.

HALANDRAS BUILDING, 300 sq. ft. interi-or office, includes utilities. Off street parking, easy access. (970)629-9714.

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

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

CLEAN 2 BDR 2 BA Duplex , no pets, quiet neighborhood. (970) 778-5040.

SILVER SAGE RV PARK(970)675-2259

RV Spaces for rent.Manager: Heath GeBauer

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FOR RENT or Sale- Townhouse. 2BR/2BA, W/D fenced yard. No smokers, no pets. 970-456-7058

3BR/1BA HOUSE NEWLY remodeled, no pets, no smoking, W/D included & land-lord pays water & sewer. Call 970-462-6538 or 970-629-2783.