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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.

AA & Al-Anon Meetings – RangelyAlcoholics 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 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 878-4158 878-5919 878-5636 Al-Anon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655

Rangely Victim Services
An open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-9691 . 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-abortion support, referrals. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main Street, Meeker. Email: [email protected] or (970)878-5117 and 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential.

Meeker Housing Authority Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at The Pines, 875 Water St., Meeker.

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 – 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.

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

The Rangely Moms Group gives pregnant women and mothers of newborns through elementary school-aged children time to take a break, join in discussions and crafts, and build relationships with other moms. We meet the first Thursday of each month from September through May, from 9-11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! For more information, call Heather Zadra at (970) 629-9937.

The VFW, American Legion, and their Auxiliaries will meet the second Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at 290 4th St. For further information call (970) 878-5326.

The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407.

ATTN: Rio Blanco County Veterans: If you do not receive VA travel allowance for visits to the Grand Jct VAMC or to the Craig VA Clinic please contact the RBC Veterans Service Office, Meeker: Joe Dungan, 878-9690 Rangely: John “Hoot” Gibson, 878-9695

Volunteer Opportunities
Rio Blanco Commissioners are seeking applicants for the following boards: *Columbine Park Board, Rangely *Fair Board, Meeker & Rangely *Fairgrounds Management Board, Meeker *Historic Preservation Board, Meeker *Lodging Tax Board, Rangely *Meeker Cemetery Board *Meeker Library District Board *Planning Commission, Meeker & Rangely *Rangely Cemetery Board *Rangely Library District Board *Weed Advisory Board, Meeker & Rangely Board appointments are for 3 year terms. If you are interested in serving on one or more of these boards please send a letter of interest by December 31, 2015 to: Board of County Commissioners, Box I, Meeker, CO, 81641 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your contact information with your letter.

Free Legal clinicMeeker Public Library in Meeker Tuesday, 1/5/16 from 2pm-3:30pm. A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2pm-3:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month @ the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main St in Meeker, CO. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders. Please contact the Meeker Public Library at (970) 878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet.Upcoming dates in 2016 are: 1/5; 2/2; 3/1; 4/5; 5/3; 6/7; 7/5; 6/2; 9/6; 10/4; 11/1; & 12/6. first come, first served; all free

PISTOL RIVER LEATHER
Wishing everyone the best possible New Year!
You have to love a woman to know her-even then, there’s a lot of guesswork involved.
785 Park Ave
878-4346
www.pistolriverleather.com

MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE
January 2016
NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below.
01/01No Bus/Happy New Year!
01/02No Bus
01/03AM Bus
01/04Bus in town
01/05Bus in town
01/06Bus in town
01/07Bus in town/Grand Junction
Due to Daylight Savings Time, please schedule out-of-town medical appointments before 2:00 PM. Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627. Please call in advance for a ride to medical appointments- (970)878-9368. For Rangely dental appointments, please call (970)675-3250.

CONSTRUCTION

Local handyman services: painting, plumbing, flooring, etc. Quality work at decent rates.For an estimate please call (970)220-2150.

GUNS

Colt AR-15, pre-ban, 8 mags, $1500 OBO. (970) 618-8375.

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.

HELP WANTED – FULL TIME

Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking a qualified applicant for an Automotive Technology Instructor.This is a 9 month faculty position, with benefits, on the Craig campus.Questions?Please call: Donna Secules in HR, @ (970) 824-1136 For a complete job description, application, and the application procedure visit the CNCC website at: www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/CNCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking a qualified applicant for an EMS Program Director.This is a 10 month faculty position, with benefits, on the Craig campus. Questions?Please call: Donna Secules in HR, @ (970) 824-1136 For a complete job description, application, and the application procedure visit the CNCC website at: www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/CNCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking a qualified applicant for the Vice President of Instruction.This position is based from the Rangely campus. Travel between the Rangely and Craig campuses is expected weekly. This is an exempt full time benefited position.For a complete job description, application, and the application procedure visit the CNCC website at: ]www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/CNCC is an equal opportunity employer.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Successful restaurant owners wishing to retire. Be your own boss at the profitable Ma Famiglia Restaurant!Contact Suzan Pelloni, Western Exposures Realty. 970-623-2900

REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS

35 Acres, Little Beaver Estates, Lot 18. $3,000 per acre. 970-260-5454

Residential Building Lots for Sale – 4-5 acre residential lots in West Rangely Subdivision. Gas, water, phone and electric hookups at property line of all lots. Reasonably priced at $50,000 – $60,000. Private road owned by homeowners association with minimal yearly HOA fee of $250 a year per lot. Mike or Tracy Hayes (970)675-5323.

RENTALS – MEEKER

2 BDR/1.5 BA townhouse. Corner of 12th and Garfield. $500 mo. Call Justin @ 970-942-3051

Small 1 BDR, $395 mo + deposit. Small pet with approval. 878-3736 or 970-260-8844

Furnished bachelors apartment. $395 mo + deposit. 878-3736 or 970-260-8844

Available December 7, 835 9th St., 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, garage, $650/month + $500 deposit, (559)875-7918 or (559)284-5024

Room for Rent: All kitchen privileges and laundry. NP/NS970-620-0917

Available 1st of Dec. 2 BDR/1.5BA apartment, privacy yard. Holiday special move-in discount. Lease. N/S, no pets. 970-620-0917

Clean 1 BDR/ 1 BA apartment, all utilities included, $330 per month. Please call (970) 220-2150.

2BR/1BA, Nice location, fenced yard. $550 per month plus utilities.970-328-6850

2 BDR/1.5 BA townhouse, washer/dryer, small fenced backyard, newly remodeled. $650 mo, $750 deposit. Small pets negotiable. (970)878-5486 or (970)930-5646

3 BDR/2 BA house avail now on 5 acres, 13 mi up Co Rd 8. Can have up to 5 horses, 2,400 sq ft, immaculate. $1,900 mo plus deposit & utilities, NS. 970-317-8405

For rent- 2BDR, 2BA apartments, includes utilities, WD. Furnished or unfurnished, close to schools, long term or short term lease options plus damage deposit. Call (970)629-9714.

3 BDR, 1.5 BA, nicely furnished/unfurnished townhouse. Washer & dryer included, NS, water, trash & sewer included. $800/mo. plus security deposit. 878-5858.

Storage Depot 10×25 unit. 878-4808.

AVAILABLE NOW: retail space in the center of Meeker at 6th and Main in the historic Hugus Building. Includes over 5000 square feet and loading dock in the alley. This former general store has Main Street display, windows, an antique ceiling, freight elevator, built-in cupboards and 1910 era show cases. Call 970-878-4138 for details.

CLEAN REMODELED 2BD apartments, in-house laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $575 to $685 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.

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

RENTALS – RANGELY

Clean, quiet duplex for rent 2 BDR 1 BA, new kitchen, washer/dryer, $700 per month, prefer no pets. 317 South Sunset. Call (970)250-2183.

SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Managers: Dana & Debbie Hanvey (970)675-2259 (970)216-0138

Rangely Duplex for Rent $650.00 plus deposit. 1 or 2 bedroom duplex – Newly remodeled & landscaped. Please contact Rodney 970-462-6538 or Dan 970-462-6858

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.

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MEEKER MUNICIPAL ELECTION
April 5, 2016
TO: Any person, who is eligible by law, to be a candidate for the Offices of Mayor or Trustee for the Town of Meeker to be elected at the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 please take notice: A candidate’s qualifications for eligibility to hold public office are: 1) Be a registered elector; 2) Attain the age of eighteen years or older on the date of the election and; 3) Reside in the town of Meeker for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. Nomination petitions may be circulated and signed beginning on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.Nomination petitions and an information sheet for prospective candidates will be available at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, on or after 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2016.Regular office hours at Town Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The last day for the circulation and signing of nomination petitions shall be Monday, January 25, 2016, on or before 5:00 p.m.All nomination petitions shall be filed with the Town Clerk at Town Hall by this date and time. The following Town Officers will be elected at the election: 1) Mayor – two year term; 2) Three members of the Town Board of Trustees – all four year terms.
Dated this 8th day of December, 2015.
TOWN OF MEEKER
By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published: December 17, 24, & 31, 2015, January 7, 14 & 21, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on January 6, 2016 final settlement will be made to Belland Builder, Inc. for the Office Building Repair Project. Any person, co-partnership, company, association of persons, or corporation who has an unpaid claim with the Company listed above, as their January 5, 2016, before 4:00 p.m., prior to finalsettlement, of the amount due with the Meeker Sanitation District, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.C., as amended. Failure on the part of the Claimant to file such verified statement with the Meeker Sanitation District Board of Directors, prior to the final settlement on said Contract will relieve the Meeker Sanitation District from any liability for such Claimant’s claim.
Gail Frantz, Office Manager, Meeker Sanitation District, 265 8th Street, PO Box 417, Meeker, CO81641
Published: December17, 24 & 31, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Notice of GeneralMunicipal Election Conducted as a Mail Ballot Election
To Be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016
At Town Hall 209 E Main Rangely, Colorado
I, Lisa Piering, Town Clerk of Rangely, Colorado, I DO HEREBY GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE of a General Municipal Election for Town of Rangely Mayor and Council members to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at which time there will be elected: ONE MAYOR, SERVING A 2-YEAR TERM and THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS, SERVING A 4-YEAR TERM Each position shall be voted upon by the entire electorate of the Town. The person receiving the greatest number of votes for the Mayor, 2-year term shall be elected. The first three people receiving the greatest number of votes for the Council member 4-year terms shall be elected. *NOTE: The First day that nomination petitions maybe picked up and circulated starts January 5, 2016 and must be returned to the Clerk no later than January 25, 2016. Nomination petitions will be available at the Town of Rangely, 209 E. Main, Rangely, Co. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States of America, and have lived in the Town of Rangely for at least one year immediately preceding the election. All Candidates must be registered to vote in the Town of Rangely at least 30 days prior to the election. There are no questions at this time that will be placed on the ballot at the time of this release. Every person who has attained the age of 18 years possessing the following qualifications is entitled to register to vote at all municipal elections: He/she is a citizen of the United States; He/she resided in the State of Colorado for thirty days prior to the municipal election at which he offers to vote. The polls will be opened at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election and will be closed at 7:00 p.m. April 5, 2016 at Town Hall, 209 E Main, Rangely Colorado, 81648. Ballots will be mailed to electors unless you fill out an absentee ballot request application. Your application must be returned to the town clerk’s office on/or before April 1, 2016. You can download absentee ballot applications at www.rangely.com or come into the Town of Rangely offices at 209 E Main for blank forms. This application is necessary even for voters who were previously on Rio Blanco County’s permanent mail-in voter list.
Lisa Piering
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Publication Date: December 24th and 31st, 2015 January 7th, 14th and 21st, 2016
Published in: Rio Blanco Herald Times

RIO BLANCO COUNTY
NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTORSETTLEMENT
2015 EAST DOUGLAS CRUSHING PROJECT
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of January, 2016 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with 3B Enterprises, LLCCraig, CO81626 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as 2015 East Douglas Crushing Project. 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 Van Pilaud, County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before January 7, 2016. 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 28th day of December, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY
BY JEFFREY D. ESKELSON, CHAIRMAN
First Publication: 12/31/15
Last Publication: 01/07/16
Rio Blanco Herald Times

MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT
January 6, 2016
REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 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. New Business
A. Meeting Posting Places
B. 2016 Election
6. Old Business
2nd Street Sewer Line
Shop for Equipment
Plant Building Repairs
Halandras Building
Plant Manager Report
Office Manager Report
7. Attorney
8. Board Reports Delinquent Accounts Approve Current Bills
9.Adjourn
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 31, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times

MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Work Session
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Central Office, 555 Garfield Street 7:00 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.
Agenda
1. High school class sponsorship stipends – follow up
2. Format of administration reports at board meetings
3. BOE representative for DAC, DLT, legislative/CASB, other?
4. General FY16 budget review
5. Bond Redemption Fund review
6. Sanderson Hills property
7. Superintendent evaluation process
8. PARCC overview
9. Evaluation process presentation
10. Personnel processes
11. Public relations processes
12. Items introduced by BOE members
13. January 27 work session
Published: December 31, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times

TOWN OF MEEKER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tuesday January 5, 2016 7:00 P.M.
Regular Scheduled Board Meeting
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Previous Minutes
Approval of Monthly Disbursements
Public Participation
Public Hearing Item:
Ordinance #01-2016, an ordinance amending Meeker Municipal Code Section 2.04.04, Write-in candidates
New Business:
Professional Services Agreement with Overton Recycling, Inc., to provide Operations and Management of the Meeker Recycling Facility
Intergovernmental Agreement with Rio Blanco County regarding Town of Meeker Dispatch Services
Intergovernmental Agreement with Rio Blanco County Regarding the Better City Project Award bid for new 2016 Ford Interceptor SUV Patrol vehicle
Mayor’s remarks
Town Manager’s Report
Town Attorney’s Report
Adjournment
Published: December 31, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

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The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
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