Classifieds

Classifieds: Dec. 1, 2011

Classifieds for Dec. 1, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]

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

SAFEHOUSE If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131.

AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues & Thurs., 7 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.

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

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

VFW Post 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary monthly meetings are now held at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker: VFW Post 5843 – 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday. Ladies Auxiliary -5:30 p.m., 2nd Thursday.

Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Officer  – Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219home. Fax 878-9581. Rangely: Veterans Service Officer – Norman Hall, Sr., Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 629-9767 home.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 8 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 878-4158, 878-5919, 878-5636. Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655.

Weight Watchers meeting, Thursdays, 6 p.m., 555 Garfield, Meeker.

Rangely Victim Services – An 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.

Driver License Office hours: Meeker open 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the month, 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rangely open 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craig open full-time Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

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

MEEKER LIONS CLUB BINGO – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Dinner 6 p.m. BINGO 6:30 p.m. RBC Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Progressive Bingo Concessions & Dinner Available. Meeker Streaker available for transportation to Bingo, call 942-7125.

NOTICE Rio Blanco County Commissioners will be making appointments or reappointments to the following local boards during the month of January, 2012. If you are interested in serving on any of the listed boards or would like to be reappointed to a board you are currently serving on, please send a letter of interest to the Board of Commissioners, Box i, Meeker, CO  81641, by December 31, 2011. RBC Planning Commission, RBC Fairgrounds Management, RBC Fair Board, RBC Weed Management Advisory Committee, Council on Aging, RBC Lodging Tax Board, Columbine Park Advisory Committee, Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation (MCCIC), RBC Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Rangely Regional Library District.

Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck will be in Meeker providing food assistance to community members on Thursday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 779 Sulphur Creek Rd, Meeker. For more info., contact Debra Barney 878-9650 or Jill Bradley- FBR (970)243-3937. [email protected]

Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District will meet next on December 8, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mountain Valley Bank Community Room in Meeker.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT December 1 @ 6:30, RJSHS Library Parents & Students – Come get your questions answered. Get help with the FAFSA. Look for scholarships. Fill out scholarship applications. Don’t miss this opportunity!

The Meeker Community Choir Annual Christmas Cantata will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. in the Meeker High School Auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENT – The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District has an opening on the board of directors due to a recent resignation. If you are an eligible elector and are interested in serving on the board, please submit a letter of interest along with a resume to the Meeker Recreation Center, Attn: Board Opening, 101 Ute Road, Meeker, CO 81641.

PISTOL RIVER LEATHER – Ideas are funny little things; they don’t work unless you do! 785 Park Avenue, 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com

Come visit the Christmas Shop at the Upstairs Gallery. Unique presents, handcrafted furniture, sculpture, jewelry, painting and local fine crafts. Located in the Hugus Building, 592 Main #11, Meeker.

RADINO & CHUCKWAGON – Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. Children under 12 – Guest Fee $3.00.  **MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** FRIDAY, DEC. 2: Chicken nuggets w/dipping sauce, tater tots, pickled beets, tropical fruit. CAL:790, PRO:29, FAT:39, CAR:87, CHO:56, SOD:1219. MONDAY, DEC. 5: Beef stroganoff, tossed salad, blushing pears, roll. CAL:789, PRO:36, FAT:24, CAR:110, CHO:88, SOD:462. TUESDAY, DEC. 6: Baked ham with raisin sauce, au gratin potatoes, rainbow salad, cranberry mold. CAL:655, PRO:29, FAT:15, CAR:104, CHO:50, SOD:1380. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7:  Fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, red cabbage toss, apricots. CAL:820, PRO:33, FAT:32, CAR:105, CHO:66, SOD:1109. FRIDAY, DEC. 9: Lasagna, green beans, tossed salad, holiday fruit mold, Italian bread. CAL:758, PRO:58, FAT:30, CAR:67, CHO:91, SOD:1014.

BUILDING MATERIALS

Steel Buildings Reduced Factory Inventory 30×36 Reg $15,850 Now $12,600. 36×58 Reg $21,900 Now $18,800. 48×96 Reg $48,700 Now $41,900. 81×130. Reg $121,500 Now $103,900. Source# 1M9 970-778-3191.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Computer e-machine T3958, 80GB HDD, 1GB Ram, Dell 17″ flat monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers. Windows XP, ready to plug in. $250. 970-878-3238 Matt.

FIREWOOD & STOVES

FIREWOOD MEEKER AREA at TIS Ranch wood lot, $200/cord delivered and stacked, $165/cord we load, you haul. Good deal on special size and short orders. Jarrell Massey 878-5435, Sam Stranathan 878-4670, Dehlia Dodd (970)274-9965.

GUNS

KELLEY’S GUNSMITHING Selling new & used firearms We buy quality used guns & optics 71967 Hwy. 64, Meeker (970)878-4582.

German Luger, logo and proof marks indicate DWM 1902-1908 Commercial. All numbers match. $1800 OBO. 878-3228.

CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOUR GUN addict! Remington pump action 12 gauge shotgun, model 870. $650 OBO (970)220-2228.

HUNTING

Buying all raw fur, all stages of put up. Routes monthly. Contact Ryan Custis (307) 630-7144.

PHEASANT HUNTING 1200 private acres 20 miles from Grand Junction brokenspokeranch.com (970)241-3949.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

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

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ellen Robinson Photography – Complete High School Senior Portrait Package $200. Weddings, Families, Special Occasions. Invitations & photos on CD available. Web site: www.erphoto8.com Call 878-3621 for appointment.

WANTED

MEAT FOR DOG FOOD. Don’t throw it away, call or text Niki at (970)948-9547 to arrange pickup.

YARD SALES

NO YARD SALES ADVERTISED FOR THIS WEEKEND

HELP WANTED – FULL TIME

AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL MECHANIC – Rio Blanco County is currently seeking qualified applicants for mechanic for the Rangely Fleet Dept. Applicants are required to have 3 yrs. of experience as a full duty mechanic, 1 yr. on the job experience on hydraulic systems and heavy equipment maintenance and computer/vehicle diagnostic skills. CDL is strongly preferred. Duties include skilled mechanical repair, minor mechanical services, operation of equipment, record keeping and welding.  This is a full time position with paid benefits. $19.00-21.92/hr. DOQ. To apply, submit a completed RBC application to the HR Department at P.O. Box i, Meeker, CO  81641.  Applications can be obtained from the HR Office or downloaded from our website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel. For information call 970-878-9570. Open until filled. Announcement #1119. EOE.

Home Health – Hospice RN FT 32-40 hours, plus on call. Minimum 3 years experience in HH. Competitive wages/benefit package. Relocation offered to Rangely. Contact Ronda, 970-675-4231, [email protected].

Vacancy Notice November 17, 2011 Food Service Department, Full-time Position. For application/job description contact Meeker School District Administration Office 368 Fourth Street (Richards Hall downstairs) 970-878-9040 Meeker School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED – GENERAL

LOOKING FOR someone to give piano lessons to grade schooler. Please call (970)878-3433.

Help Wanted: Volunteer Coaches The ERBM Recreation & Park District is recruiting volunteer coaches for the upcoming Boys Meeker Youth Basketball. January 9-March 10. Practices 6-7pm; grades 3rd-4th, M & W; Grades 5th-6th, Tu & Th. Games on Saturday out of town. Please call or visit the Meeker Recreation Center at 878-3403, 101 Ute Rd, for complete information.

 

HELP WANTED – PART TIME

Part -Time Clerical – Help Must be computer literate and have knowledge of: Word, Excel, Access, Quickbooks. High School or Equivalent Education. Willing to learn a wide variety of job functions. Good public relation skills. Retirement, Vacation, Sick leave, Paid Holidays. Position will remain open until filled. Applications available from: Meeker Sanitation District Office PO Box 417 265 8th Street Meeker, CO  81641 970-878-5192 FAX 970-878-5988 e-mail: [email protected]

P-T contract driver needed. Must pass screening, be 21 years or older, able to drive in all weather conditions, reliable, and have good attitude. Call 878-5713.

REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER

FSBO: 2 BDR, 1 BA, 1700+ sq. ft., nice fenced yard with covered deck, 25’x30′ heated garage, $165,000. (970)220-2029 or (970)878-3592.

1452 Mountain View Rd, Sage Hills: 3600 sq. ft., 4 BDR, 3 BA, office, great room, rec/theater room, work shop, 3 car garage. Virtual tours and more details at www.WesternSlopeFSBO.com and www.meekercolorado.com. Price lowered to $435,000. (970)243-7083.

555 SHAMAN TRAIL Beautiful, custom built, architect/designer created home with panoramic views on 5 acres. 4650+ sq.ft., 6 BDR, 4 BA. Radiant, in-floor, super efficient home! 3-car garage. Must see to appreciate. $749,500. (970)366-0580.

REAL ESTATE – HOMES RANGELY

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

ENERGYSTAR rated homes for sale in Rangely by Senergy Builders. All in LaMesa Subdivision. 1207 Sunridge Ave. w/1253 sq. ft. for $177,900. 1217 Sunridge Ave. w/1425 sq. ft. for $185,900. 1247 Sunridge and 1230 Deserado both have 1184 sq. ft. for $167,500. For more info. call Christi Reece with Bray Real Estate at (970)260-9108 or [email protected].

House for sale on 3 lots in Rangely. Old fixer upper but structurally sound. Please call 435-790-3625.

LAND & LOTS

26 acres 3 miles south of Rangely on Hwy. 139 on Douglas Creek for sale, three sides border BLM with one side against Highway 139. Douglas Creek runs the length of the property north to south. Property has power on it. This is nice area for unit 21 bucks just outside of Rangely. Asking $75,000 OBO. (970)390-0247.

Hunting/Horse Property, two 35 acres lots east of Meeker bordering Oak Ridge DOW land, $95,000/$85,000. (970) 618-0852.

 

RENTALS – MEEKER

APARTMENTS AT 680 WATER STREET VERY NICE, unfurnished 2 BDR, 1 BA. On-site laundry, large backyard. ON THE RIVER. Rents from $550-$650 plus electricity with 6 or 12 month lease. Month-to-month options, also available. Storage units available for renters. NO PETS. 970-878-5187.

Fully furnished 2 BDR, 2 BA apartments, in unit W/D, utilities included. NS & NP. 14 month lease for $800 month with FIRST & LAST months FREE! $1,500 deposit to move in. Shorter lease options available. Western Exposures Realty (970)878-5877.

The former BLM Building west of Meeker is for rent. The building consists of approximately 10,000 square feet of office space. Interested parties may contact the Meeker Re-1 School District Superintendent at 878-9040 for more information.

FOR LEASE: Furnished 2 BDR cabin in town, newly remodeled, large kitchen and laundry room, 25×40 shop, off street parking, hot tub. Available Spring 2012 make offer. (970)878-5586.

2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, fully furnished, utilities included, above restaurant, no smoking, no pets, $750/month. 878-4141 or 878-4198.

4 BDR, 2 BA, partially furnished, remodeled house. Short-term or long-term. Non smokers only, pets negotiable. 4 miles from Meeker on County Rd. 8, $1500/month. (303)589-0315 or 878-5033.

2 BDR townhouse, all appliances including washer & dryer, covered patio. Landlord pays water & sewer. $550/month + $650 damage deposit. Available now. (970)878-5486 or (916)873-3659.

2 BDR apartment for rent $500/month + electricity. 2 BR, 1.5 BA townhouse for $600/month + electricity.  878-3363.

FOR RENT: One bedroom furnished apartment all utilities included. Office space available, 800 sq. ft., 770 Main St., Meeker. (970)878-4754.

4 BDR, 3 BA beautiful turn-of-the-century home, furnished, W/D, dishwasher, detached 2car garage on 2 lots in town. Available Feb. 1. Call (970)871-1344.

789 Water St., 2 BDR, 1 BA house, $700/month, $700 damage deposit + gas and electric, water & sewer paid. (970)948-5743.

Halandras Building office for rent, 7th Street frontage, own entry & bathroom, front door patron parking, includes utilities. (970)878-3394.

12TH STREET APARTMENTS 2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included. Ask about move-in special. Call (970)261-1441 or (970)878-3739.

Small house suitable for 1 or 2 people. 1 BA, 1 or 2 BDR in loft area, nice back yard, no pets. 878-5271.

Available Jan. 1, nice 2 BDR home, quiet location, horse pasture, pets negotiable. 878-4320.

Prime office for lease next to post office across from court house. Private parking. Utilities paid. Call 878-4323.

2 BDR, 1 BA, big yard, near downtown, NS, NP. Great for 1 or 2 people. $800/month, one-year lease. 878-4656.

Rocky Mountain Storage & Rentals 5×10, 10×10 storage units available in town. 878-0085 or 878-3700.

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

2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, $525/month + deposit. 878-5367 or 878-3736.

Small 2 BDR house, $500/month + electricity & gas. 878-3363.

Room for rent. No pets. No smokers. Call (970)620-0917 for more information.

TWO Clean 3 BDR homes for rent. (970)878-5877.

Storage Depot 10×25 unit. Ask about our Fall special. 878-4808.

 

RENTALS – RANGELY

Office Space for rent: The Rangely School District has office space for rent in the EEC Building. You may contact the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent  (970) 675-2207 extension 1 with any questions.

SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Manager: Heath GeBauer  (970)675-2259 (970)846-4293 Fax: (970)675-5509

Commercial space for rent, Main Street. (970)778-5040 Kent.

PICKUPS – 4X4

1996 GMC 1-ton dually, extended cab, 4WD, SLT, leather, loaded, 96K miles, runs great, $6900. (970)629-3472.

1999 Ford F-250 Powerstroke 713, 4×4, 222K miles, lots of upgrades and add ons, runs perfect, $7000 OBO. (970)620-3996.

1989 GMC 1/2-ton, 4×4, pickup, 83K miles, 5-speed, new tires, passenger door has damage includes 8000-lb. Warn winch, camper shell and bedliner, $2500 OBO. 878-4518.

1994 Ford F-250, 4×4, 460 gas engine, manual transmission with snowplow, $7000. 878-5387 or (970)942-8082.

SPORT UTILITIES

2001 Yukon XL. 225K. Runs great, nice condition. $5,000 or best offer. (970)948-7617.

 

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES

Kymco 90 ATV. Asking $1100 OBO. 970-948-7617, leave message.

 

MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS

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.

Rocky Mountain Auto-Craig. Selling quality used cars, with limited warranty, financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749, Dealer.

 

LEGAL NOTICES

Notification of meeting for the Rangely Town Council, Board of Trustees The Town of Rangely Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room at 209 E Main, Rangely, CO 81648. Agendas are posted in the lobby at Town Hall and at the Rangely District Library. The meetings are televised live on channel 3 through Bresnan Cable TV. All meetings are open to the public.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF RANGELY The Rangely Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in the Court Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: Replat of Lots 1-8 of Sagewood West subdivision lying in the NW corner of Section 2 Township 1 North, Range 102 West, 6th PM All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. By: /s/Christine Brasfield, Christine Brasfield, Town Clerk Publish: Dec. 1 and 8, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

Public Notice – A public hearing has been scheduled for December 12, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a Special Events License request by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce to be used at 200 Main Street, Meeker, CO  81641 for; Meeker Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting/Dinner on February 3, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Information or questions please call Town Hall 970-878-5344. Kathleen Sizemore, Liquor Clerk, Published: 12-1-2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

PUBLIC NOTICE – RANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Session Monday, December 5, 2011 Johnson Building Banquet Room AGENDA 12:00 noon 1.0 Call Meeting to Order, 1.1 Changes to the Agenda. 2.0 Consideration of Previous Minutes. 2.1 Approval of the Monday, November 7, 2011 RJCD Board minutes. 3.0 Action/Discussion Items: 3.1 Introduction and swearing in of Peggy Rector – Becky Dubbert, 3.2 CNCC College Report – Russell George, 3.3 Resolution 2011-06 Set Mill Levies – Linda Gordon, 3.4 Resolution 2011-07 Signatures on ColoTrust Bank Accounts – Linda Gordon, 3.5 Resolution 2011-08 Signatures on FNBR Bank Accounts – Linda Gordon, 3.6 Payment of RJCD bills – Linda Gordon, 3.7 Set date for January 2012 meeting. 4.0 Other. 5.0 Adjournment. Published: December 1, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT 2010 MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING PROJECT. NOTICE is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2011 at Rangely, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Buildings By Design, LLC of 18163 MCR 26, Brush, CO 80723 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as 2010 Multi-Purpose Building Project at the Meeker Fairgrounds. 1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2) All such claims shall be filed with Kimberly Bullen, County Administrator, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, PO Box 1047, 555 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641, kbullenco.rio-blanco.co.us on or before December 14, 2011. 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 23rd day of November, 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY BY KAI TURNER, CHAIRMAN. First Publication: 12/01/11 Last Publication: 12/08/11 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT – Notice is hereby given that on or about 7:10 P.M., December 12, 2011, final settlement will be made to Climate Control Company for the “Meeker Town Hall Mechanical Upgrade Project – Heating & Cooling Upgrades”, during the Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, company, association of persons, or corporation who has an unpaid claim with the Company listed above, as their subcontractors, or for labor and materials, may file a verified statement, at any time, up to final settlement, of the amount due with the Town, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended. Failure on the part of the Claimant to file such verified statement with the Town Board, prior to the final settlement on said contract, will relieve the Town of Meeker from any liability for such Claimant’s claim. More information is available at (970)878-4960 or at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO. 81641. Sharon Day, Town Administrator, Town of Meeker, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO  81641. Publish: December 1 and 8, 2011.

MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT December 7, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM. The Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation District will be held at the Meeker Sanitation District Office, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado. 1. Call to order. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda. 3. Approval of Minutes. 4. Public Comments. 5. Budget: A. Public Hearing, B. Acceptance of Budget. 6. Old Business: A. Disinfection System Progress, B. 8th Street Settling Progress, C. Rate Study Progress, D. Vault Wastewater Report, E. Plant Report, F. Board Room Remodel Progress. 7. Attorney. 8. Board: A. Delinquent Accounts, B. Approve Current Bills, C. Employee Hours Review, D. Executive Session for Personnel Matters. 9. Recess. This agenda is subject to change without further notice. Agenda is posted at the office of the Meeker Sanitation District, 265 8th Street. Published: December 1, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

Public Notice – Rio Blanco County Commissioners will be considering a resolution to authorize the use of unlicensed off highway vehicles and snowmobiles on designated Rio Blanco County roads. The consideration of the resolution will be heard by the Board of Commissioners on December 12, 2011 at 11:15 a.m. The complete resolution is available on the county’s website: www.co.rio-blanco.co.us under Public Announcements or at the County Commissioners Office located at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main, Meeker, Colorado. Publish:  December 1 and 8, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

RANGELY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-4 BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSESSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM, JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL LOWER COMMONS. DISCUSSION TOPICS: 1. Policy History – Board 2. Current Policy – Board 3. Questions for Community – Community 4. Next Steps: January community meeting, February board adoption of policies Notes: Policies JJIE, JICH, JICHR and the Student Activities handbook are available on the website and at the front desk at the high school, (also at the meeting). QUESTIONS: 1. What should be the role of the School District in administering punishment for student behavior off campus and not at a school function? 2. Should students who are in the company of student drinking or using drugs be penalized? If so how severely? 3. What is the role of parents with student drinking or drug use as it applies to the School District? 4. Should the School District drug test athletes and/or all High School students? 5. Should the School District treat athletes differently in regards to student punishment? Published: December 1, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

PUBLIC NOTICE – Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District Board Meeting, Agenda, Thursday, December 8, 2011, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Mountain Valley Bank Community Room, 400 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. I. Call Meeting to Order – 3:00 PM. II. Approve Agenda. III. Appoint Recording Secretary Secretary Counsel. IV. Director Introductions: a. Update Board on Director Appointments and Re Appointments. V. Election of 2012 Officers. VI. Minutes: Review and Approval. VII. Public Comment   Limited to 2 minutes per speaker. VIII. Due Diligence Case Update Appeal to Colorado Supreme Court: a. General Update, b. Executive Session. IX. Treasurer’s Report: a. Review of 2011 Financials, b. Proposal for 2012 Exemption of Audit. X. Yellow Jacket 2012 Mill Levy: a. Review and Approve 2012 Mill Levy. XI. 2012 Budget: a. Review, b. Approval. XII. Yellow Jacket Water Storage Feasibility Study: a. Secretary-Counsel Update. XIII. Yampa White Green Roundtable Update. XIV. Secretary Council Report: a. General Business, b.2012 Meetings. XV. Appointment of 2012 Secretary-Counsel. XVI. Adjourn. Publish: December 1 and 8, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. PO BOX 958 MEEKER, CO 81641 NOTICE OF AN INCREASE IN THE RATES OF WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. You are hereby notified that White River Electric Association, Inc., (White River) will increase its electric rates by approximately 4.0% to all consumers effective January 1, 2012. This change is based upon a wholesale rate increase of approximately 4.8% from Tri State G&T. The increase differences are based upon a pass-through analysis of the wholesale rates and equates to approximately $2.40 per month difference for an average home consuming 750kWh of electricity. WREA has several different customer rate classes and each rate class will be impacted differently. THESE CHANGES IN RATES ARE REFLECTED BELOW. General Service, Schedule R, General Service; Existing, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.10160, Price per KWH $.10480. Small Commercial, Schedule SC, Small Commercial; Existing, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.09757, Price per KWH $.10059. Large Commercial, Schedule LC, Large Commercial; Existing, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.10213, Price per KWH $.10578. Irrigation Service, Schedule I-1, Irrigation Service; Existing, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.10213, Price per KWH $.10578. Large Power – Secondary, LP-S, Large Power – Secondary; Existing, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.09700, Price per KWH $.09961. Large Power – Primary, LP-P, Large Power – Primary; Existing, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.03629, Price per KWH $.03788; Price per KW $27.99, Price per KW $28.58. Large Power – Transmission, LP-T-Int., Large Power – Transmission; Existing, 5-10 mW, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.03660, Price per KWH $.03819;

Price per KW $22.54, Price per KW $23.07. Large Power – Transmission, LP-T, Large Power – Transmission; Existing, 10-30 mW, Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.02895, Price per KWH $.03054; Price per KW $22.68, Price per KW $23.73. Large Power – Transmission, LP-T – Ind. Powe, Large Power – Transmission; Industrial Power, > 30 mW, Industrial Power; Effective 1/1/12; Price per KWH $.02800, Price per KWH $.02959; Price per KW $21.79, Price per KW $22.57. Yard Lighting, YL, Yard Lighting; Existing, Effective 1/1/08; 175w Mercury Vapor $9.45, 175w Mercury Vapor $9.84; 100w HPS $9.45, 100w HPS $9.84; 400w Mercury Vapor $21.43 , 400w Mercury Vapor $21.81; 250w HPS $21.43, 250w HPS $21.81. The service charge rate will remain unchanged for all rate tariff classifications. Schedules showing the present and proposed rates for all consumers are available for examination and explanation at the office of White River Electric Association, in Meeker, Colorado. Anyone having a complaint over the service or rates should communicate with the General Manager or the Staff of White River.  Under Colorado law, White River Electric Association has adopted a complaint procedure for members and consumers. The management and Board of Directors of White River Electric Association will continue to make every effort to provide consumers with reliable electric service at a reasonable cost. White River Electric Association, Inc. Richard R. Welle General Manager Publish: November 24 and December 1, 2011 in Rio Blanco Herald Times.

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AS THE SNOW SEASON APPROACHES, PLEASE REMOVE EVERYTHING FROM THE STREET, SUCH AS TRAILERS PARKED ALONG THE CURB OR IN CUL-DE-SACS, VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT USED ALL OF THE TIME AND BASKETBALL HOOPS.  BASKETBALL HOOPS MUST BE STORED FAR ENOUGH FROM THE CURB TO ALLOW THE SNOWPLOW, INCLUDING THE LARGE MIRRORS MOUNTED TO EACH SIDE OF THE TRUCK  TO CLEAN NEXT TO THE CURB WITHOUT DAMAGE TO THE MIRRORS.  WE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE COOPERATION IN THE PAST AND TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (970)878-5344. Sharon Day, Town Administrator. Russell Overton, Public Works Superintendent. Publish: November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 2011 in Rio Blanco Herald Times.

COMBINED NOTICE CRS 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 11-27. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 2, 2011, 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): Floyd Sheldon Cox and Erin Ann Cox Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Major Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 5/2/2005 County of Recording: Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/2/2005 Recording Reception Number: 281324 Original Principal Amount: $99,571.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $87,853.53 Pursuant 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 DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 2 COX MINOR SUBDIVISION A RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL NO. 4 HERITAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 25, 2004 AS RECEPTION NO. 278622. RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4097 County Road 6, Meeker, CO 81641 NOTICE OF SALE The 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, 01/04/2012, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/17/2011 Last Publication: 12/15/2011 Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE; DATE: 09/06/2011. Karen Arnold Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado /s/Karen Arnold By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee ( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLO The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Caren Jacobs Castle #11790, Barbara A. Bader #10394, Christa Kilk #29855, Deanna L.Westfall #23449, Keith A. Gantenbein, Jr. #39213, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Jennifer C. Rogers #34682, Katharine E. Fisher #39230, Kimberly L. Martinez #40351, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, Christopher T. Groen #39976, Peter C. DeCamillis #38929 Castle  Stawiarski  LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney file #: 11-12468 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. (c)Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009.

COMBINED NOTICE CRS 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 11-28. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 8, 2011, 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): David Bray; Original Beneficiary(ies): Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.; Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP; Date of Deed of Trust: 4/15/2004; County of Recording: Rio Blanco; Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/20/2004; Recording Reception Number: 278324; Original Principal Amount: $79,380.00; Outstanding Principal Balance: $60,277.26. Pursuant 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 DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. A parcel of land being a part of Lots 5 and 6 Block A Mesa Subdivision Town of Rangely, County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said Lot 5; thence East 28.08 feet; thence South 144.19 feet; thence South 81 21′ West, 113.04 feet; thence North 161 feet; thence East 83.7 feet to the true point of beginning. Also known by street and number as: 242 Crest St, Rangely, CO 81648. NOTICE OF SALE – The 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, 01/11/2012, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/24/2011. Last Publication: 12/22/2011. Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times. NOTICE OF RIGHTS – YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE; DATE: 09/09/2011 Karen Arnold Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado /s/Karen Arnold By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee ( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLO The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Hopp #26818, Fred Van Remortel #39668, Ted W. Friedman #41409, Adam R. Stricter #39326, Boyd A. Rolfson #40035, Randy L. Stapp #26202, Jennifer H. Trachte #40391 Robert J Hopp and Associates LLC P.O. Box 8689,  Denver, CO 80201 (303) 225-0800 Attorney file #: 11-05068CO The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. (c)Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009.

COMBINED NOTICE CRS 38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 11-29. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 8, 2011, 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): PATTI E. ARNETT; Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC; Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3; Date of Deed of Trust: 4/4/2007; County of Recording: Rio Blanco; Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/18/2007; Recording Reception Number: 288700; Original Principal Amount: $306,000.00; Outstanding Principal Balance: $295,287.18. Pursuant 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 DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, OF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11 LITTLE RANCHO ESTATES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FEBRUARY 10,2000 AS RECEPTION NO. 266593 RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO. Commonly known as 839 Little Rancho Drive Meeker, CO 81641. However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided. Also known by street and number as: 839 SOUTH LITTLE RANCHO DRIVE, MEEKER, CO 81641. NOTICE OF SALE – The 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, 01/11/2012, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plusattorneys’ 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: 11/24/2011. Last Publication: 12/22/2011. Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times. NOTICE OF RIGHTS – YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE; DATE: 09/09/2011. Karen Arnold Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado /s/Karen Arnold By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee ( S E A L) PUBLIC TRUSTEE RIO BLANCO CO COLO The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Michael Medved #14669, Heather Deere #28597, Stephen Harkess #30968 Michael Medved 355 UNION BLVD. STE 302,  LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney file #: 11-910-19641 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. (c)Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009.

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