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Classifieds: Feb. 20, 2014

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ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online 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 – 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.

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 Alanon 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 629-5729 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-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 402 W. Main Street Room 171 Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 620-7096. 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 Directors 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 channel 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 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.

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

For XC Skiing & Snowshoeing See: White River Nordic Council at Facebook For Grooming Reports, Events & Info.

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. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.) **MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** FRIDAY, February 21: Chili dog w/ bun, onions/cheese, 5 bean salad, fresh orange, banana, and chocolate chip cookies. MONDAY, February 24: Pizza, garden salad, garbanzo salad, applesauce, and garlic bread. TUESDAY, February 25: Grilled chicken breast strips over field green salad, baked potato bar, fruit salad and hot rolls. WEDNESDAY, February 26: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Pork chops, apple dressing, green beans w/ caramelized onions, whole wheat rolls, fresh fruit, and birthday cake. FRIDAY, February 28: Tilapia with mango salsa, rice, broccoli salad and pecan pie.

Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community member. Scheduled Dates for 2014: February 27 and March 27. They Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE January 2014 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. Feb 20, Bus in town, Grand Jct Medical Feb 21, Bus in town Feb 22, No Bus Feb 23, AM Bus Feb 24, Bus in town Feb 25, Bus in town Feb 26, Bus in town Feb 27, Bus in town, Craig Feb 28, Bus in town Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627.

PISTOL RIVER LEATHER If there’s a hole in your story or your fence, whatever you’d rather didn’t get out will. 785 Park Avenue 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com

NEW LIFE CARPET CARE Carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning and cleaning services provided by certified carpet technicians. A great job at a great price. (970)824-1017.

Cleaning

Huberwoods in Lapoint, UT Corral Poles 8′-20′, Fence Stays Posts 8′ (pine & cedar), Line and Corner Teepee poles and Small Logs (will deliver 1.00/loaded mile) Call Brad: (435) 790-3038 or (435) 247-2481

Farm & Ranch

FOR SALE – Older Jacobsen Snowblower, 24″ auger, 8 horsepower, 2-stage, chains on tires, no plastic. 878-3640.

KELLEY’S GUNSMITHING Would like to buy quality guns and optics 878-4582

Guns

PETSKA FUR Paying top prices for Fur, Antler, Deer & Elk Hides. In Rangely and Dinosaur December – March. (308) 870-4887. www.petskafur.net

Hunting

FireVison Satellite Television $75 per month includes 12Mbps internet & telephone. State of the art. Over 250 channels. DVR for up to five rooms. Movies, sports, news, Sirrus XM, Netflicks, much more. $150 gets you started. No credit check, no price changes. Call 719-238-2843 or online www.firevision.us

Miscellaneous

FOR LEASE- 71 1/2 acres of pasture. Small pond. 50 ft off county road. Will take 2-4 horses, sheep on the move etc. 12 minutes from Meeker. Call 878-4546 or (303)881-9408

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

Two counter people wanted. Automotive knowledge preferred. OTJ training available. Inquire Meeker Auto Parts 945 Market Street. (970) 878-3651.

Farm Foreman Position- Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center (UCEPC), is seeking a full-time Farm Foreman. UCEPC, located in Meeker, CO, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit research and development facility for plant materials used in revegetation and reclamation of surface disturbances in CO, UT, WY, and the Central Rocky Mountain region. Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and housing needs; housing is available on site. Full benefit package includes employee health insurance, PERA retirement, paid leave and holidays. Farming experience and basic computer skills required. CDL and Pesticide Applicators License required or must be obtained if hired. Bachelor s degree and bi-lingual preferred. Job applications are available via email at: [email protected], or 5538 County Road 4 in Meeker. Applications close March 14, 2014.

First National Bank of the Rockies We are looking for a customer service oriented individual with cash handling experince for this full-time position. Banking experience is a plus. Full benefits include medical insurance and paid time off. Send resume to Patti Roberts at [email protected]. First National Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

TOWN OF MEEKER SEEKING UTILITYMAN EMPLOYEE The Town of Meeker is accepting applications for the position of Utilityman. Benefited Position. Duties Include General Maintenance of all related systems that the town is charged with operating. This includes Streets and Bridges, Water System, Snow Removal, Weed Control, Operating Heavy Equipment, and other assigned duties by the supervisor. The employee must obtain a CDL drivers license within 6 months of employment date and obtain a Class D water license within 12 months of employment. Work hours are 7: 00 AM to 4:00 PM winter, and summer hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Applications are available at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641, or request by telephone at ( 970) 878-5344. Applications must be received at Town Hall no later than Thursday March 6, 2014. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Faxed applications are accepted. Published: February 13, 20, 27, 2014

Rio Blanco BOCES is currently seeking a part-time Driver-Aide in Rangely. Approximately 10 hours a week. For details please call us at 970-675-2064 Applications can be found at rioblancoboces.org http://rioblanco Position is open until filled Please send all applications to 402 W. Main Street, STE #219 Rangely, CO. 81648

Help Wanted: General

HUFFCO SERVICES CDL driver with tanker endorsement for work in the Piceance Creek area. Class A and oilfield experience preferred. Mountain driving helpful. Two years experience. Employee stays in camp during two weeks on, one week off. DOE Send resume to CDL Driver Position, PO Box 2013, Grand Junction, CO 81502 or email to [email protected] (970) 242-4833 Help Wanted: General

Giant Step in Rangely has an opening for an Early Childhood teacher. Must have required state qualifications. Inquire at 246 East Main.

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 commissioners’ meetings. If interested, call Editor-Sean McMahon at 878-4017 or 675-5033, or contact him at [email protected]

Retail merchandisers needed for service work in Rangely. Knowledge of POG s preferred. This position is as an Independent Contractor. Contact Downey.(303) 997-5836

SPORTS OFFICIALS The ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking Sports Officials with immediate openings for Youth Basketball. The season runs from January through March. There are ongoing openings for Youth Baseball, Youth Softball, Adult Softball, Youth Flag Football, and Youth Soccer. Part time without benefits; hiring range is $11.81-$14.43/hr. Requirements include, but are not limited to: knowledge of sport and rules, ability to multitask and communicate effectively with adults and children. Applicants must be 15 years of age or older. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply. A completed ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for consideration and should be returned to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and on the website, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer.
Small business opportunity with established clientele. For more information please call (970)620-1500.

Businesses for Sale

1350 Sage Ridge Road 4BDR 3BA home on double lot in Sage Hills. Large deck with beautiful, unobstructed views. Many extras. $240,000. See photos at Westernslopefsbo.com. Call (970)878-3228.

RE:Homes: Meeker

HOUSE FOR SALE- 4 BR 2BA. Wood floors, great yard. Lots of parking. Call (970)620-0779. Asking $116,000

FSBO: 1452 Mountain View Rd., Sage Hills. 3,600 sq. ft. 4BDR, 3BA, great room, lower level entertainment room, shop/bonus room. 3 car garage. $370,000. (970) 243-7083.

4BDR, 2.5BA house, bonus living room, two car attached garage, in quiet La Mesa subdivision. 1,850 square ft. Call (970) 773-1970.

RE:Homes: Rangely

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

RE:Land/Lots

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

RE:Rentals: Meeker

House for Rent 3BDR, 2BA. $900/month. Please call (970) 366-9204.

Small 2BDR house, deal for one or two people. $500/month plus utilities. NS, NP. One year lease. Call (970) 878-3432.

1BDR, 1BA apartment, $375/month. And a fully furnished 1BDR, 1BA apartment, $400/month. Both include all utilities. Security deposit and references required. Call (970) 220-2150.

Small house, 1 BR, 1 Bath. Detached 2 car garage. On 5 acres. 6 Miles up Strawberry Road. Available now. 970-878-4138

2BDR, 1BA remodeled manufactured home. All new appliances and flooring. $550/month. 3BDR, 2BA apartment $575/month. Both include water, sewer and trash. Deposit and references required. Call (970) 220-2150.
3 BDR, 1.5 BA, nicely furnished townhouse. Washer & dryer included, NS, water, trash & sewer included. $775/mo. plus security deposit. 878-5858.

FOR RENT: Newly renovated- 4BDR, 1BA house. All appliances included. Water and sewer paid. NS, NP. $850.00 a month. Call (970) 878-3257.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 BDR furnished apartment utilities included, quiet setting, no smoking, no pets. 878-4141 or 878-4198 leave message.

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

Large house with river frontage for rent. Close to town. Available January 2014. $1,900/month. References, deposit and minimum 1 year contract required. Call (970) 878-4138.

Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities included. Year lease $650, $1,500 damage deposit. 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 10×25 unit. 878-4808.

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

Halandras Building, 300 sq. ft. interior office, includes utilities. Off street parking, easy access. (970)629-9714.

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

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.

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

1BDR, 1BA apartment. All utilities and wifi included. No smoking, no pets. $800/month plus deposit. Call Ken (970) 675-8461.

RE:Rentals: Rangely

3BDR, 2BA apartment. All utilities and wifi included. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/month plus deposit. Call Ken (970) 675-8461.

RV spaces in Rangely available. Rent $350/month, utilities included. Now also leasing mobile home spaces! Contact Christy (970)589-9249.

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

Motor: All Terrain Vehicle

2009 Polaris Ranger- 7,000 miles. Extras- stereo, rock guards, winch, spare tire. Warranty. Excellent condition $7500

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.

Motor: Motorcycles

Free 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-636R Sportbike. It is in excellent condition 100% mechanically. If interested please contact [email protected]

Legal Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MEEKER MUNICIPAL ELECTION April 1, 2014 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 1, 2014 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 Monday, February 10, 2014. 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, February 10, 2014. 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 Friday, February 28, 2014, 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) Four members of the Town Board of Trustees – three four year terms and one two year term. Dated this 30th day of January, 2014. TOWN OF MEEKER By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk Publish: February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Vernon Dale Lane, a/k/a Dale Lane, Deceased, Case Number 14 PR 30002. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, on or before June 9, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Vicki Jo Lane, Co-Personal Representative 6101 County Road 2 Rangely, CO 81648 Brandon M. Lane, Co-Personal Representative 1454 19 Road Fruita, CO 81521 David A. Younger Attorney of Co-Personal Representatives Hoskin, Farina & Kampf 200 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 PO Box 40 Grand Junction, CO 81502 (970) 986-3400 Publish: February 6, 13 and 20, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“District”) of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a polling place election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one director will be elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors, and three directors will be elected to serve four-year terms on the Board of Directors. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available from Cathy Kiser, Designated Election Official of the District. Contact information is as follows: Cathy Kiser 101 Ute Road Meeker, CO 81641 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (970) 878-3403, ext. 404 (970) 878-3214 (Fax) [email protected] The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadlinewill not permit correcting an insufficient form. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with Cathy Kiser, Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the absentee ballot by mail, the application must be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Cathy Kiser, Designated Election Official Publish: February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR EASTERN RIO BLANCO COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, four (4) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Cindy Rholl, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 345 Cleveland Street, Meeker, Colorado. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). EASTERN RIO BLANCO COUTY HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT By: /s/ Cindy Rholl Designated Election Official Published: February 6, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Vicki Crawford, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 236 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2014). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Vicki Crawford Designated Election Official Published: February 13, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MEEKER MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 1, 2014 NOTICE TO VOTERS Monday, March 3, 2014 is the last day to register to vote for the April 1, 2014 Municipal Election. In order to be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least eighteen years of age and a resident of the Town of Meeker thirty (30) days prior to the date of the election. You may register at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO or at the County Clerk’s office, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 550 Main Street, Meeker, CO during regular business hours. Dated this 30th Day of January 2014. TOWN OF MEEKER By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk Publish: February 13th, 20th and 27th, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE RIO BLANCO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEARING PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE – Notice is hereby given that on Monday February 24, 2014, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado to consider the following: Re-Zone 14-01 Robert Rolen, applicant is requesting to change the current Agricultural zone of his property to Rural Residential.1822 Meath Dr. Meeker, T1S, R92W, S6 (PIN# 162301100092). Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Community Development Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9580 for more information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Published: February 13, 20, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District of Rio Blanco County(ies), Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6TH day of May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Bethany D. Green 611 South Stanolind Rangely, CO 81648 970-675-8211 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, May 2, 2014). Western Rio Blanco Metro Recreation and Park District Designated Election Official Signature Division of Local Government – Department of Local Affairs – 2014 Election B-6 Revised 6/10/2008 Publish: February 20,2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

Board of County Commissioners Monday, February 24, 2014 County Administration Bldg, 200 Main Meeker, Colorado Tentative Board Agenda Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience 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 public 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 comments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per 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 or additions to the February 24, 2014 Agenda Approval of the February 24, 2014 Consent Agenda for February 24, 2014 * Consideration of the Board Minutes of February 18, 2014 *Public Trustee Reports & Returns for 4th Quarter of 2013 *County Depositories December 31, 2013 *Treasury Semi 2nd Half Report *Contract with the State of Colorado PO*FHA DP11464348 Immunizations. Business Agenda: *Bids: *Weed & Pest Department *2014 Herbicides Hearing: Development/Planning RE-Zoning 14-01 Robert Rolen, applicant is requesting to change his property rezoning from Ag to RR. Located at Meath Drive, Meeker. Resolutions: *Contracts and Agreements Other Business *BLM-Kent Walter Monthly Update *County Commissioners Updates *Public Comment ADJOURN: The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be considered in the order they appear on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even continue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consider 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 March 10, in Meeker at the County Administration Building. Please check the County s website for information at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/departments/commissioners If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Publish: February 20, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Title 34, Article 33, Paragraph 118, of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology hereby issues notice that an application to renew the Deserado Mine Permit No. C-1981-018 for a five-year term, submitted by Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., 3607 CR 65, Rangely, CO 81648, was deemed complete for the purpose of filing. All review and comment periods as provided in the Act and Regulations promulgated thereunder initiate from this day of filing. The permit area contains some 12,770.76 acres of federal coal lease and 13,645.01 acres of surface area. These areas are situated in T2N, R101W and T3N, R101W, 6th P.M. in Rio Blanco County about 8 miles northeast of the Town of Rangely. It includes lands containing all of RBC Road 65, eastern part of RBC Road 96, and western portions of RBC Road 78, and southern end of MC Road 61. The Deserado Mine Permit area lies within USGS 7.5 minute Quadrangle maps entitled “Rangely NE” and “Cactus Reservoir”. A copy of the permit revision application is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s office, Town Hall in Rangely. Written comments, objections, requests for informal conference, or requests for a public hearing held in the locality of the proposed mining operation for the purpose of determining whether the interests of the public and affected landowners will be protected concerning this application must be submitted to Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303)866-3567 within thirty (30) days of the last publication. Published: February 20, 27, 2014 and March 6 and 13, 2014

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  • Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
  • Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
  • Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
  • Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg -  2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
  • The Mountain Valley Bank Red Letter Day Coin Drive is in full swing! Donate your pennies to your favorite business this week to help them win! Proceeds go to HopeWest Meeker and the Meeker Education Foundation.
  • Smokey Bear and Ranger Kate with the United States Forest Service Blanco District stopped by the Meeker Public Library last Friday to share Smokey’s origin story and information about wildfire prevention with a room full of kids. Smokey Bear will turn 80 this year in August. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg -  2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg - 2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
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The Mountain Valley Bank Red Letter Day Coin Drive is in full swing! Donate your pennies to your favorite business this week to help them win! Proceeds go to HopeWest Meeker and the Meeker Education Foundation.
The Mountain Valley Bank Red Letter Day Coin Drive is in full swing! Donate your pennies to your favorite business this week to help them win! Proceeds go to HopeWest Meeker and the Meeker Education Foundation.
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Smokey Bear and Ranger Kate with the United States Forest Service Blanco District stopped by the Meeker Public Library last Friday to share Smokey’s origin story and information about wildfire prevention with a room full of kids. Smokey Bear will turn 80 this year in August. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Smokey Bear and Ranger Kate with the United States Forest Service Blanco District stopped by the Meeker Public Library last Friday to share Smokey’s origin story and information about wildfire prevention with a room full of kids. Smokey Bear will turn 80 this year in August. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
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