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WREA Shootout ... Meeker and Rangely boys’ basketball teams will play tonight in the White River Electric Cowboy Shoot, with Rangely playing Little Snake in an exhibition game today at 6 p.m., followed by Meeker against Nucla at 7:30 p.m.
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Meeker, Colorado Christmasfest Grinch-style
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Home of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
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After more than a year of planning and gathering ornaments, the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, harvested 40 miles east of Meeker in the White River National Forest, was delivered, decorated and lit in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 4, 2012.
By HEATHER ZADRA Special to the Herald Times
RANGELY I If this year’s Christmasfest celebrations can survive the Grinch, Rangely residents should have plenty to do the week of Dec. 10. Bertha Tolley, who has helped plan Christmasfest for several years, came up with “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” theme. Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) aquatic/recreation supervisor and Christmasfest organizer Camilla Kennedy thinks the theme is a fitting one. “I thought the Grinch made sense, given the year we’ve had,” Kennedy said. “With all this nonsense about the world ending and the
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crankiness in politics, I thought it would be a good theme for this year.” Most of the events focus on the lighter side of the Dr. Seuss tale, from shopping in “Whoville,” when local businesses are open from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 to the return of the Snowflake Baby Contest on Saturday, Dec. 15. The week’s activities, organized by the WRBM and sponsored by town organizations and businesses, begin on Monday, Dec. 10. That’s when participants can pick up a scavenger hunt stamp card at the recreation center and follow clues through town, finding the Grinch at local businesses. The first five Whos to return a completed card receive a prize. On Wednesday, Dec. 12, a team
from the recreation center will travel the town to select the winners of this year’s Light Up Rangely contest. First, second, and third place will be awarded to residences and businesses, with $100, $75 and $50 checks given to the town’s best and brightest displays. The morning of Friday, Dec. 14 kicks off the weekend’s big events. Those entering the gingerbread man decorating contest Saturday afternoon gather at the rec center for a free decorating session from 1010:45 a.m. Plan to get there on time since space is limited. Friday night is loaded with activities, starting with sleigh rides from Main Street Coffee House. Grinch Avenue caroling and free pictures See CHRISTMASFEST, Page 10A
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The Alliance Energy float won first place in the large company category in last year’s Parade of Lights. Sam Tolley of Alliance Energy said they were working on a new float for this year’s Parade of Lights which will take place Sat. Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.
Teaching runs in the family
By HALLIE BLUNT Special to the Herald Times
MEEKER I “That discipline which corrects the eagerness of worldly passions, which fortifies the heart with virtuous principles, which enlightens the mind with useful knowledge, and furnishes to it matter of enjoyment within itself, is of more consequence to real felicity then all the provisions which we can make of the goods of fortune.” This quote by 19th century poet Robert Bridges is a beautiful summary of the importance of quality teachers like Norine Holland. Born and raised in Meeker, Holland’s parents were Archie and Josephine Holland. Archie Holland had a ranch 10 miles up the White River. He began in the cattle business but when the sheep industry was more profitable he moved in that direction. Josephine Holland was the county superintendent of schools for more than 20 years and inspired her daughter to pursue a teaching profession. She traveled to all the rural school houses as part of her duties and many of the students at those schools vividly remember her visits. Norine Holland, her sister Mary (Bill) Murray, her brother Bud (Maxine) Holland, and her other brother Barney (Colleen) Holland all attended school in Meeker. She was graduated from high school in Meeker in 1935. She knew she wanted to go on to college and that meant getting a job to pay
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her own way. Her father died young and that meant all the children went to work to pursue their own ambitions. She attended the University of Colorado in Boulder where she earned a degree in education and returned to Meeker to teach. Her first year was in a rural school house where she taught every subject to every grade. “The rural school teachers were the best,” she said. She then taught first grade in town for eight years before going back to college in Boulder to get her master’s degree.
She believed if teaching was to be her profession, she needed to get the best education possible. She said when she came back once more to teach in Meeker there were two or three other teachers who also had their master’s degrees. She moved to Denver to teach in the Denver Public Schools, sticking with the first grade. She always would come back to visit Meeker as her sister Mary lived in town and the two were very close. “I liked the children. You really have to care for them, they know if you do or if you
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don’t.” She talked a great deal about the importance of teachers, saying, “Kids won’t behave unless you make them.” She is a modest woman but knows she was very good at what she did. She worked hard to be a good teacher and recalls the early years being difficult. In the rural schools, she explained, “you had to teach everything, then have a dance on Fridays.” The time was demanding but good teachers were hard to come by. That was certainly the case in Denver where she worked until she retired.
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Teaching was in her family, she said. “It was all I ever heard.” She worked for her mother for many years. This did not create any problems, only once did her mother move her to an area that needed a good teacher, the previous ones had been run out of the rural school house and Josephine Holland knew her daughter would prevail in the environment. Born in 1917, Norine Holland was recognized at the 2011 Old Timers Celebration as the oldest woman in attendance. She is currently 95. When asked what has changed the most in Meeker over the years she said, “It hasn’t changed that much, Meeker really hasn’t changed that much, it is what makes it neat.” She added, “If it is your home town, you have everything.” She has seven nieces and nephews, and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews as well as great-great family members. She is a teacher who had a very positive impact in her profession and she takes pride in having been good at what she did. Her success as a teacher was a result of her hard work and dedication to her field. She said, “I never had a job in college, I believed you needed full time to focus on college so you could have a good reputation.” She maintained that discipline throughout her career to ensure she was always doing the best for her students. What a great example she set for so many years in a profession that continues to prepare our children for the world ahead.
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MEEKER | The annual community cantata titled “Holy Night of Miracles” will be held Dec. 9 at 3 p.m., in the Meeker High School auditorium.
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Holiday thank you
MEEKER | Give a special gift this holiday season that keeps on giving. Meeker Chamber Bucks are given locally and spent locally, helping everyone enjoy this holiday season. Chamber bucks are available in denominations of $5, $10 and $20. Order your chamber bucks today: Meeker Chamber of Commerce, 970-878-5510,
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FFA chapter offers fresh fruit purchases
MEEKER | The FFA Chapter has fresh fruit available for purchase! The fruit was delivered on Monday, Dec. 3 and is in excellent condition. We have the following fruit/fruit box combinations available: ruby red grapefruit; naval oranges; golden and red delicious apples; mandarin oranges; grapefruit and oranges; grapefruit; oranges, apples and pears, grapefruit, oranges and apples; oranges, apples and pears; oranges and apples. Please contact an FFA member or FFA advisor Trina Smith to purchase at 970-878-9076.
Foot Care Clinic Dec. 11
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. at The Pines. A certified nurse assistant will trim toenails, assess circulation, give skin care and check blood pressure. Persons found to have circulation or foot problems will be referred to a physician. Please call 878-9265 to schedule an appointment.
Old-fashioned Christmas invitation
RBC | Everyone is invited to join the community for our old-fashioned Christmas celebration for the family. A free dinner of turkey, ham, and all the trimmings will be served at noon, Dec. 8, Lodore Hall, Browns Park. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Santa is planning a visit, so bring a labled gift for your own child. For more information, please call 970-269-3000 or 970-272-3213.
Correction
RANGELY I Photos of Emelie Mae Noyes and Mariah Henson published in last week’s Herald Times, were taken by Thad Noyes and Rene Harden respectively but photo credit was incorrectly given to Heather Zadra. We regret the error.
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HOME OF: Bethany Green
RANGELY | Bethany Green of Rangely is this week’s “home of” honoree. Bethany has lived here 22 years. Her parents are longtime Rangely residents Steve and Vivian Green. Bethany is the administrative assistant at the Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District in Rangely. She’s also the middle school cheerleading coach. Bethany is a member of the Rangely MOMs steering team. Bethany has a 5-year-old daughter Alivia Green. Alivia attends preschool at Parkview Elementary School. Bethany’s brother Zach Green and his wife Sarah of Grand Junction are expecting a baby boy, Eli, this month. Bethany is looking forward to her nephew’s arrival. Bethany’s sister Danna Huitt and her husband Ryan also live in Rangely. “I love spending time with my daughter, family and friends. We always have a great time no matter what we are doing! Rangely has a great sense of community and closeness. The people here never hesitate to help others when needed. I’m excited to raise my daughter in a town that provides protection and security,” Bethany explained. “My brother is currently serving in the Utah Army National Guard and is deployed to Afghanistan. He has been such an inspiration to me and my daughter. We are so proud of him and his unit. Please keep him, Brian and Greg Skelton, and the rest of the unit in your thoughts and prayers until they return,” added Bethany.
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Casting call for dinner theater Special to the Herald Times
MEEKER I MACC president Gary Zellers announced Monday that The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Parks District are seeking actors and production assistants for costuming, makeup, lights, sound, sets, props, etc. for a dinner theatre production to be presented on Feb. 16, 2013. Anyone high school age and above who may be interested in participating is asked to attend a casting call meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m., at the old elementary school gymnasium. Production details will be provided at that time and auditions for parts in the production will be conducted. Actors should select and rehearse a short dramatic monologue of their choice to present for the audition. For more information, please contact MACC directors Gary and Laurie Zellers at 878-0554 or email
[email protected]. In other MACC business, the MACC board of directors met with Range Call Committee president Kim Ekstrom and Rio Blanco County Historical Society president Ellene Meece to discuss details of the Meeker Pageant at the 2013 Range Call Celebration. MACC is still seeking design
Meeker schools concert dates
MEEKER I Meeker’s preschool, first and secondgraders will perform “The Littlest Christmas Tree” in the Meeker High School auditorium Dec. 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. The Meeker High School band concert will also be held in the auditorium Dec. 18, starting at 7 p.m. The Barone Middle School band will play in the high school auditorium Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
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Jada Danielle Gould Oct. 18, 2012
On Oct. 18, 2012, at 9:23 p.m., Tod and Stacey Gould welcomed daughter Jada Danielle Gould. She weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Tom and Sheryl Rupp of Ellenton, Fla.; Cathy Caldwell of Meeker, Colo.; and Mike and Kim Gould of Meeker, Colo. Jada Danielle is also welcomed by aunt Tricia Rupp and cousin Sierra Gomez of Meeker. Great-grandparents are R.C. Symons and Gertrude Rupp of Canon City, Colo., and Chiyoko Caldwell and Edna Mae Gould, both of Meeker.
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Hundreds turned out to see the first Rangely High School drama production in six years, Craig Sodaro's "Crumpled Classics," Monday and Tuesday. (Above) Marie (Chelsea Ficken, left) and Giselle (Kymberlie Hemphill) try to revive Madame Pompadour (Leslie Hernandez) after threats made by the mysterious Phantom of the Opera. Play director and drama teacher Cody Brunton was pleased with the students' performance and the community's turnout. "Everything I'm getting back from the community, students and staff was that everybody really liked it," Brunton said. "It seemed like it was well-received." The play, about a group of high school students who rewrite five literary classics and make them relevant to their own lives, ran virtually problem-free, Brunton said. Tuesday night, students even improvised a few lines to give the show added flair. "I'm incredibly proud of the students," Brunton said. "Every one of them worked hard. They showed up and gave it their all on both performance nights." Brunton said that the revenue from this semester's play will allow the drama club to put on a larger production this spring.
Bryant~White Dec. 8, 2012
Dick and Denise White are pleased to announce the marriage of their son Jacob White to Susie Bryant, the daughter of Gary and Patty Bryant of Magna, Utah. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 8, 2012, in Vernal, Utah. A reception will be held in their honor that same evening at the Rangely LDS Church from 5-7 p.m.
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MEEKER I Rio Blanco County commissioners will reconvene Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., at the Fairfield Center in Meeker, the public hearing regarding a special use permit for the construction of a 199-foot, self-supported communications tower located near RBC Road 13 (Flag Creek Road). WE HAVE ALL TYPES OF SAND & GRAVEL FOR SALE
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proposals for the “Paint the Wall” artist’s mural competition to be displayed on the east wall of Shepherd’s Office Outfitters. Interested artists may contact Jeanette and Chad Shepherd for application and proposal information. The Performing and Fine Arts Enrichment seminars were discussed. Theatre professionals from a area universities will be presenting a series of performing arts seminars for youth and adults in acting methods, directing, technical theatre, and other topics in 2013. More details on this program will be announced in the near future.
Discussion of the Abraham Lincoln re-enactment production tentatively set for February was discussed. It is planned to present two community shows and one school show. Funding for the event is being sought for honorarium and production costs. MACC continues to seek new youth and adult membership, and business/corporate sponsor membership and invites community members to join meetings and activities. Use of the old elementary school as a community performing and fine arts, and as a volunteer organization center, was discussed and further dis-
cussions with community members, organizations and government leaders will be pursued to explore feasibility and benefits. Recognizing the need for funding to provide performing and fine arts services and venues for the community, MACC will explore grant funding opportunities which could facilitate building and renovation for performing and fine arts venues that would support these needs. Any such pursuits will clearly require broadbased support of community members, local government, special districts, businesses, corporations and philanthropic organizations.
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Connections 4 Kids trains providers Special to the Herald Times
MEEKER I Connections 4 Kids, the early childhood council serving Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, recently trained early childhood providers in a self-assessment tool through two Environment Rating Scale training events. Connections 4 Kids and trainer Joni Goodwin of Aspen hosted seven participants at a Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale training on Nov. 17 in Craig and 18 participants at an Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale training on Nov. 19 in Meeker. The Environment Rating Scale trainings are opportunities offered by Connections 4 Kids through funding from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation. Early childhood providers who are employed at a licensed child care facility or licensed preschool or are a licensed family child care provider in Moffat County or Rio Blanco County were invited to attend to learn to use the scale to assess the environments provided to children and for continuing education credits. The scales are designed so early childhood providers can assess the quality of early childhood programs in a variety of domains. Early childhood professionals can use the scale to determine the needs in their programs and identify ways to enhance environments for children. “The Connections 4 Kids council believes that assisting early childhood professionals in improving the quality
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Joni Goodwin of Aspen (left) leads Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale training participants through an assessment of a classroom at the Meeker Preschool on Nov. 19. Connections 4 Kids early childhood council hosted the training to teach early childhood professionals how to use the scale to assess their classrooms. Trained participants will soon be eligible to apply for minigrants to obtain some materials identified as needs through the self-assessment.
of their programs and homes supports them in their important work and assures the best environments possible for our communities’ youngest members,” Connections 4 Kids coordinator Michelle Balleck said. “We are thrilled by the turnout at these trainings and the feedback we’ve received.” Providers who have been trained will soon be able to apply for minigrants to equip their classrooms with identified needed materials to improve environments for the children in their care. Last year, Connections 4 Kids awarded more than $6,500 in classroom grants to Moffat and Rio Blanco County centers to obtain materials including, but not limited to, furniture, rugs, puzzles, balls, sand toys and cultural music and toys to enhance the educational atmosphere for children. For more information about Connections 4 Kids or the Environment Rating Scale trainings, call Michelle Balleck at 824-8282, ext. 47, or email her at
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MICHELLE BALLECK
About Connections 4 Kids: Connections 4 Kids is the early childhood council that serves Moffat and Rio Blanco counties. Our mission is to strengthen resources and services for children birth to age 8 and their families primarily in four areas of focus: health; early learning; social, emotional and mental health; and family support and parent education.
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Dinner theater casting call Dec. 12 for Feb. production
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Parks District are seeking actors and production assistants for costuming, makeup, lights, sound, sets, props, etc. for a dinner theatre production to be presented on Feb. 16. Anyone interested in participating is asked to attend a casting call meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the old elementary school gymnasium. Production details will be provided at that time and auditions for parts in the production will be conducted. Actors should select and rehearse a short dramatic monologue of their choice to present for the audition. For more information, please contact MACC directors Gary and Laurie Zellers at 878-0554 or email
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The Herald Times welcomes letters to the editor on issues of local interest. Write to P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641 or use our handy form at www.theheraldtimes.com. Letter must be signed and also a contact phone number must be provided to be considered for publication. The Meeker Church of Christ invites you to worship with us…
Meeker Church of Christ—904 Third Street—(970) 878-3148
Our times of worship and Bible study are as follows: Sunday Bible Study — 10:00 am Sunday Worship — 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study — 7:00 pm
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If you would like to study or visit at some other time than those listed above please call one of the numbers listed. The members of the church of Christ at Meeker are always available to study the Bible with you or assist you in any way possible.
THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY LANDFILL HAS BEEN VANDALIZED AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS. SOME OF THE DESTRUCTION INCLUDES DAMAGE TO A BUILDING, DIESEL FUEL STOLEN, AND AN AIR COMPRESSOR STOLEN. THE AIR COMPRESSOR IS A BLACK HORIZONTAL ELECTRIC CAMPBELLHAUSFELD, 12-GALLON CAPACITY.
COUNTY ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS HAVE ALSO BEEN THE TARGET OF VANDALS LATELY, AND SEVERAL HAVE BEEN STOLEN. THE PERSONS RESPONSIBLE MAY THINK THIS IS JUST A HARMLESS PRANK, BUT THESE ACTIONS PUT TRAVELERS AT RISK AS WELL AS COSTING COUNTY TAXPAYERS RESOURCES AND MONEY TO REPLACE THEM.
IF ANYONE HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THE PERSONS INVOLVED IN THESE INCIDENTS, PLEASE CONTACT RIO BLANCO COUNTY AT 970-878-9590.
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Permits available Special to the Herald Times
MEEKER I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the Meeker Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Permits are also available at the Rio Blanco County Clerk Office in Rangely. Pinyon pine and junipers are the only types of trees that may be cut. More than one permit may be purchased at a time for family and friends, but the trees are for personal use and may not be resold. Maps of designated cutting areas can be found at: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/wrfo .html or at the Meeker BLM office. Maps are also available when purchasing permits.
$10 permits may be purchased at the White River Field ffice located at 220 E. Market St. in Meeker.
BLM recommends bringing along a hand saw, rope or twine, extra food, water and blankets. Many of the areas will have limited vehicle access depending on snow depths. Weather and road conditions can change quickly. Fourwheel drive vehicles equipped with tire chains, a shovel and emergency supplies are recommended for all cutting areas. For more information, call the BLM information desk 970-8783800.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kudos to WREA
Dear Editor: Kudos to White River Electric! We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to White River Electric for their outstanding efficiency and professionalism during our power outage. All businesses should mimic their service standards. Their ability to restore our power with minimal inconvenience to our staff and business is commendable. A special thank you to John Ruder and Dusty Allen for their hard work and knowledge, they are true examples of dedicated employees. We certainly appreciate the assistance of Atmos Gas and Meeker town staff for their support role. Once again our small community commitment to each other is exceptional. With much gratitude, Henry and Kris Arcolesse Ma Famiglia Restaurant
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Cell tower meeting
Dear Editor: This is a reminder to all interested parties that the continued hearing for a special use permit for a cell tower on the Golf Course/Flag Creek road will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the RBC Administration Building. Our issue is not whether the community would benefit from better cell service. We just hope as the need for technology continues to grow in our area, we have had the foresight to locate the structures needed for this in the best possible area. We know once a tower is constructed it becomes a vehicle for other antennas to be co-located on. We get the feeling that this is the only site that has been considered for this structure. Is this because the initial cost to build there would be much less or because it is the only location that will meet the needs of the contractor? The county master plan identifies the proposed tower area to be high density residential in the future. This, along with possible air safety issues make us hope that some serious consideration will be given to a less controversial location. This scheduled hearing is your opportunity to express any questions, comments or concerns you may have. Thank you, Les and Sue Sprod Meeker
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Dear Editor: The Nov. 29 issue published Meeker ordinance 7 on page 16A, outlining changes to titles 6, 9, and 10 of the Meeker municipal code. The ordinance appears to repeal chapter 9.4 which prohibits animal cruelty and neglect in Meeker. Nowhere else in the Meeker code is animal cruelty and neglect mentioned. Colorado statute 18-9-202 makes animal cruelty and neglect illegal in Colorado. So maybe it’s redundant to also include it in the Meeker code, and that’s why it was redacted from the Meeker code. Maybe that means that animal cruelty and neglect will be prosecuted under state law, not municipal law. However, many other parts of the Meeker code are also nothing more than mere verbatim recitations of Colorado law, especially the code chapters relating to alcohol and drugs. So why would Meeker choose to eliminate animal cruelty from the city code, but not remove the many other portions of state law from the code? It’s been my experience that when something does not look quite right, does not sound quite right, and does not smell quite right, then something is usually not quite right. Perhaps it would be prudent for Meeker voters to check into this and get explanations and reassurances from city and county officials that animal cruelty and neglect will still be vigorously investigated and prosecuted. Glenn Troester Auburn, Neb.
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The Rio Blanco County Historical Society held a volunteer reception Saturday, Dec. 1 at the White River Museum. Longtime RBCHS volunteers Ethel Starbuck and Joe Sullivan (below) and others accepted appreciation gifts made by the RBCHS board of directors. White River Museum curator Ardith Douglass and director Thelma Adams (left) helped serve refreshments.
Dear Editor: Politicians seek the wrong solution to our economic woes. The income tax has failed. It has driven business away from the US. The only proposal before Congress that will fix our economy is the Fair Tax
(HR25) not to be confused with the Flat Tax. The first year of enactment will produce 10.5 percent increase in the economy along with 36 percent increase in exports. Workers will keep their full paycheck with no deductions for Uncle Sam. Business will no longer have to keep mounds of records and report
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There is no doubt whatsoever that cremation has always been practiced predominantly by pagans. The Greek Homeric heroes were burned, for example, cremation being introduced to them by the nomadic Achaeans and Dorians centuries before Christ (Will Durant, The Story of Civilization II: The Life of Greece [Simon and Schuster, 1939, 1966], 311 [cf. 37–38; 62–63]). First century Roman senator and historian Tacitus records that by the time of Christ cremation was almost universal among the Romans (Annals, 16, 6). Writing on this issue around the mid-20th century, Scottish born missionary and pastor James W. Fraser recounts: “I asked a missionary from India if the Christians of that land cremated their dead. With a look of surprise he said, “Positively not! Cremation is heathen. The Christians of India bury their dead, because burial is Christian” (Cremation—Is It Christian? [Loizeaux Brothers], reprinted by Sola Scriptura Ministries, 2001, 8).
It’s extremely significant that Tacitus also observed that in contrast to the Romans, it was a serious matter of piety with the Jews “to bury rather than to burn dead bodies” (The Histories, Book V). Cremation was, in fact, rare among the Hebrews: “According to the Mosaic law, burning was reserved either for the living who had been found guilty of unnatural sins (Lev. 21:9; [also 20:14; Gen. 38:24; 2 Kings 23:16, 20]), or for those who died under a curse, as in the case of Achan and his family” (James Orr [General Editor], International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, “Burial” entry). It was also used to prevent disease epidemics in the case of mass death (Amos 6:10). As a rule, then, burning was considered the ultimate desecration of the dead (1 Kings 13:2; 2 Kings 23:16, 20). Note that even though the bodies of Saul and his sons were burned, undoubtedly because the bodies were badly mutilated and/or decayed, the bones were still buried (1 Sam. 31:11–13), not crushed into powder as in modern cremation. While a question is sometimes raised over Asa, he was unquestionably buried but was then honored by “a very great burning,” that is, a fire of incense and spices (2 Chron. 16:14). In contrast, Jehoram did not receive the honoring spice burning because of his shameful reign (21:19). During my research of this question, I ran into one Christian leader who was asked, “My husband and I are considering cremation. Is cremation against the teaching
of the Bible? Will those cremated also be resurrected?” In his nationally syndicated column, that world renowned Christian leader answered this way: “The aspect of cremation that worries some Christians is the thought of the total annihilation of the body. We need to get our thinking in a right perspective here. The body is annihilated just as completely in the grave as it is in cremation. The graves of our ancestors are no longer in existence, and soil in which they were buried has long since been removed elsewhere. We must therefore accept that what happens to the body or to the grave cannot be of any significance so far as the resurrection is concerned. “Our resurrection is related to that of Christ’s in 1 Corinthians 15, and we must realize that the resurrection of Jesus was quite different from that of say, Lazarus. Lazarus needed the body that had been buried, but when Jesus came forth from the tomb, his body was so changed that he could not be easily recognized. “In that chapter, Paul states of the burial of our bodies: “thou sowest not that body that shall be” (v.37). The body that rises is not made of the same substances as the one that was buried, but is immortal and incorruptible. “In Corinthians 5, Paul makes the contrast between living in a tent, a temporary home that can be pulled down and put away, and living in a permanent home that will last forever. Our bodies are our temporary tents. Our resurrected bodies will be our permanent homes. They are similar in appearance but different in substance. Cremation is therefore no hindrance to the resurrection.” The ignorance of Scripture and history in that answer is sad in light of it coming from a supposed great Christian leader. The resurrection is not the real issue here; it is the desecration of the body that is the issue, for the body is most certainly “significant.” Even more tragic is the fact that many other Christians, including some Bible teachers of a more evangelical position than the above, are being deluded into believing that cremation is acceptable. This is due chiefly to the increase of pagan influence that has been going on in Christianity for centuries. Perhaps most significant of all, it should also be noted that there is not a single instance of cremation in the New Testament, and that the body is always treated with respect, the burial of our Lord, of course, being the greatest example. A reading of 1 Corinthians 15:35–46 quickly demonstrates the obvious precedent of burial as well as the joyous event of future resurrection. Throughout Scripture, therefore, we see that it is burial, not burning, that honors the body. Let us be Christians, not pagans. (This study was adapted from chapter 34 of the author’s book, Truth on Tough Texts: Expositions of Challenging Scripture Passages [Sola Scriptura Publications]).
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PUBLIC HEARING ... Al Hibbard (right) mine manager of Deserado Mine in Rangely, smiles and shakes hands with business owner and Rangely Town trustee Brad Casto, pictured with fellow trustee Clayton Gohr and Rangely Town Manager Peter Brixius after a public hearing hosted by the Bureau of Land Management seeking public comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) proposal for Blue Mountain Energy to lease additional acres on BLMmanaged lands adjacent to the existing Deserado Mine. Casto and Gohr, along with others, spoke in favor of the proposed lease and of the important role the mine plays in the Rangely community and economy.
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RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, December 6, 2012
CHRISTMASFEST: Breakfast with Santa, Parade of Lights Dec. 15 Continued from Page 1A
with the Grinch start up at Colorado CPA Services around 6 p.m. in conjunction with the evening of local shopping. Other businesses holding evening hours are Awesome Blossom, The Salon, True Value, Sweetbriar and Elizabeth Robinson Studio. The evening wraps up around 8 p.m. Saturday events begin early and don’t end until well after dark. Blue Mountain Inn and Suites will sponsor a Breakfast with Santa from 8-10 a.m., with a free continental breakfast and professional pictures with Santa printed on-site. From there, residents can head to the CNCC’s Colorado Room in the
Weiss Center for a craft fair from noon to 5 p.m. Booth space is limited, but vendors can still reserve a table for $20. Items available include wreaths, Kindermusik specials, Paparazzi jewelry, Elizabeth Robinson pottery, and boutique items by Once Upon a Cowgirl to benefit the Rangely Moms group. At 1 p.m., it’s time to judge the previous day’s gingerbread creations, with the Snowflake Baby Contest at 2 p.m. Little ones wear their best winter, holiday or Grinchrelated costumes — word has it we’ll be seeing a penguin, a sock monkey and a wrapped present, for starters — with judging in several categories up to age 5. Winners will receive Children’s Place gift certificates.
At 4 p.m., the Senior King and Queen will be crowned in the Colorado Room. Vote for your favorite age 65-or-older nominee at boxes around town. Then at 6 p.m. is the annual Parade of Lights, which begins on Stanolind Avenue and finishes at CNCC. Christmasfest events culminate at the Colorado Room at 7:30 p.m., with a chili benefit dinner for Boden Petersburg, grandson of residents Steve and Donna Petersburg, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. “We’d love to have people volunteer to donate chili to the event or bring side items like sour cream, cheese or cornbread,” Kennedy said. The $5 minimum donation per plate includes entertainment: the recreation center ballet students’ dance recital. Kennedy says that, despite the Grinchiness of the occasion, the
event is about bringing the town together for a common purpose. “It’s a lot of work, but I think it’s worth it,” Kennedy said. “I like to see something go on here that benefits the entire town. That was the reaction when we asked for support from the town council, that Christmasfest really is all about Rangely.” To donate food for the chili fundraiser or for more information, contact Kennedy at 6758211.
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MEEKER I After three big wins, the Meeker girls earned the championship trophy at the 2012 White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. Under the direction of head coach Greg Chintala the team started the tournament Thursday, Nov. 29, winning 65-19 against the Nucla Mustangs. At the end of the first quarter Meeker controlled the game with a wicked defense shutting out the lady Mustangs 17-6. As the halftime buzzer sounded, the lady Cowboys dominated the game 35-6. The second half found the frustrated Mustangs getting more physical to gain a few points, but the Pokes continued to be defensively powerful as they closed the game 65-19. With a first round win, the ladies were headed for the second round of play head to head with the Hayden Tigers. Junior Aly Ridings lead the scoring with 14 points, Senior Kaysyn Chintala hit 12, Junior Taylor Neilson and sophomore Sydney Hughes had 11 each, Junior Piper Haney hit 10, senior Katie Dinwiddie made four, senior Kacey Collins hit a bucket and senior Amanda Kendall sank one foul shot. Friday night opened with Meeker once again taking the lead. The lady Cowboys posted 29 points to Hayden’s 13 by the end of the second quarter. Heating up the floor, Meeker then fired up 17 unanswered points until late in the third when the Tigers finally made to baskets closing at 5017. The fourth quarter looked like Meeker’s wicked defense would earn a shutout as they lead 68-17 with one minute left on the clock. The Tigers managed to hit one basket ending the game 68-19, another big win for the lady Cowboys. Leading the pack Neilson had 20, Chintala hit 11,
Hughes sunk 10, Haney and Dinwiddie both cashed in eight, Ridings scored five, Kendall made four and junior Deena Norell hit a three-pointer. Saturday the girls faced off for the championship title against county rivals the Rangely Panthers who were dominating their side of the bracket with wins akin to Meeker’s. The crowd was expecting a great game and that is what they got. Both teams’ tenacious defenses kept the scoring to a minimum as the first quarter closed 9-8. Meeker cashed in 11 and Rangely answered with 10 to end the second quarter 20-18, the Cowboys. With a defensive onslaught, Meeker attacked to take a seven point lead in the third quarter, and the fourth quar-
ter was the final downfall for the Panthers as the Pokes dominated with 17 points while Rangely hit a bucket and a foul shot. Meeker’s championship game concluded with a 51-30 win over the Panthers. Neilson led with 15 points, Ridings cashed in 12, Chintala sunk eight, Collins hit five, Haney had four and Norell hit two foul shots. Commenting about the weekend, coach Chintala felt that the team’s “performance was as fine of team playing in the first weekend of basketball as I’ve seen for a long time.” He noted that the key to the lady Cowboys’ big wins and high scoring was because “our defense was tenacious which helped create our offense.” In addition to the varsity portion
of the tournament, Meeker’s junior varsity and C team won all of their games for a clean sweep for the lady Cowboys on the weekend. The junior varsity beat Grand Valley’s JV Thursday night and showed tremendous tenacity as they won their Saturday game against Snake River’s JV club. The C team followed suit Friday with a white knuckle double overtime win against Hayden’s JV. Meeker’s JV and C team coach Mike Dinwiddie was pleased to see the girls “executing moves and plays that they had worked on in practice.” The Meeker Masonic Lodge generously prepared and donated a breakfast for all of the participating teams and coaches Saturday morning before guest speaker Brett Steinacher, athlet-
The Meeker High School girls’ varsity basketball team opened the 2012-2013 season with three wins and a team championship trophy in the 2012 White River Electric Cowboy Shootout tournament held last week in Meeker. The lady Cowboys defeated Nucla, Hayden and Rangely to win the preseason tourney. Playing on the championship team were (front) Taylor Neilson, Kaysyn Chintala (named tournament MVP), Kacey Collins and Deena Norell. Back, assistant coach Mike Dinwiddie, Bailey Atwood, Kelsey Kendall, Aly Ridings, Katie Dinwiddie, Sydney Hughes, Piper Haney and head coach Greg Chintala.
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ic director at Meeker High School, addressed the young basketball players with an inspirational speech. Even though Steinacher was not a basketball player, as a 270 pound offensive linesman in high school and college, he connected his athletic journey to that of any athlete. He encouraged the players to personally rise to their fullest in whatever position that they are asked by their coaches to fill. Whether a player cheers from the bench or pushes the ball down the court, Steinacher urged them to “take whatever talents you are given and develop those talents to elevate the team.” Steinacher challenged the young ladies to work in the off season to better themselves. He asked them to make peace with the past, worry
not about what others think, not to judge others, take charge of their own happiness and smile. The lady Cowboys came to their feet to lead a standing ovation. After the breakfast several players from all teams also participated in a three-point contest that Hayden’s Olivia Zehner won. Then the all-tournament most valuable player and alltournament team were announced. The tournament coaches may only nominate players from opposing teams who demonstrate exemplary athletic ability, sportsmanship and teamwork. Meeker’s senior guard Kaysyn Chintala was voted 2012 Cowboy Shootout All-Tournament Team MVP and teammate Taylor Neilson earned the All-Tournament Team along with Macaela Morris of Nucla, Snake River’s Katie Lee, Olivia Zehner of Hayden, and Rangely’s post Quincey Thacker. The ladies were presented trophies donated by White River Electric and the other sponsors of the shootout. The lady Cowboys would like to thank White River Electric Association, Inc. for sponsoring the Cowboy Shootout, Meeker Masonic Lodge for the breakfast, as well as Mountain Valley Bank, Rio Blanco County Abstract Company, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Ma Famiglia, Wendll’s Wondrous Things, ERBM Recreation and Park District, White River Convenience, White River Inn, McGuire Auto Parts, Stagestop Meat Market and Deli and Watt’s Ranch Market for their generous contributions. The Meeker coaching staff would also like to thank athletic director and guest speaker Brett Steinacher for his hard work and diligence running the whole event, as well as all of the officials and volunteers who worked the games. Once again this tournament was a huge success.
Rangely takes top district honors Lady Panthers Special to the Herald Times
RANGELY I The Rangely Junior High School boys’ basketball teams participated in the seventh- and eighth-grade conference tournament in Rangely on Saturday, Dec. 1. The seventh grade team was the number one seed in their tournament after finishing the season with a 5-1 record. The eighth grade team was the number four seed in their bracket after finishing with a 1-3 record. The seventh-grade team played Meeker the number four seed for their first game of the tournament. It was a tight game until the fourth quarter when Rangely was able to open up an eleven point lead and win the game 33-20. Patrick Scoggins led the team in scoring with eleven points followed by Brennan Noyes with eight points. By winning their first game of the tournament, Rangely was able to secure a spot in the championship game later in the day. The seventh-graders matched up against Steamboat after the Sailors defeated Craig 44-23 in their semifinal game. This ended up being the rubber match between the two teams for the season after each team was able to claim a win in the regular season. Rangely took an eight point lead into half time only to watch Steamboat come out and score 10
unanswered points in the first minutes of the third quarter. The game went back and forth for the fourth quarter and Rangely was able to hold a three point lead late in the fourth quarter to secure the win and the championship 27-24 over Steamboat. Devin Ramirez and Patrick Scoggins both led the Panthers in scoring with six points each. The Panthers finished their season with a 8-1 record on the season. The eighth-grade team took on the number one seed Craig in their first game of the tournament falling to the Bulldogs 30-18. With the loss to the Bulldogs the Panthers had to wait to see who they would play between Meeker, the number three seed, and Steamboat Springs, the number two seed. Steamboat was able to defeat Meeker 32-29 to advance to the championship game against number one seed Craig. In a very physical consolation game the Panthers were able to defeat the Cowboys for the second time in three games this season. The final score of the game was Rangely 32, Meeker 29. The scoring in the game was up and down between the two teams until one minute remained in the fourth quarter and the Panthers were able to score four points to secure the win. With the win, the Panthers took third place in the tour-
finish second By BOBBY GUTIERREZ
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The Rangely Middle School boys’ seventh-grade basketball team entered the annual league tournament as the No. 1 seed and finished as league champions. Pictured with the championship trophy are Alexis Lamoreaux, Stetson Cudo, Devin Ramirez, Gavin Lancaster, Kobe Broome and Cassidy Brown. (Back) Coach Mark Skelton, Trevor Austin, Patrick Scoggins, Brennan Noyes, Austin Ficken, coach Jeremy Lohery and Abby Shriver.
nament and finished with a 3-5 record. The entire coaching staff would like to thank our managers, Ciara Wilson, Miekka Peck, Sarah Conner, Katelyn Brown, Kassidee Brown, Alexis Lamoreaux, and Abby Shriver for their outstanding work for the entire season. We would also like to thank any and all of our supporters who made the trips to Meeker,
Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Craig and came to the home games throughout the season. Lastly we want to express our gratitude to the players who worked very hard for all three teams paying off for their outstanding seasons. Lastly there will be a banquet to celebrate the seasons for the Panthers on Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower commons at Rangely Jr/Sr High School.
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RANGELY I “The Cowboy Shootout was a good way for us to start the year,” Rangely girls’ basketball first-year head coach Quinton Kent said. “Each game presented a different set of challenges for us and it was nice to not beat up on each other like we do in practice.” The lady Panthers won two games to advance to the championship game against Meeker and finished second in the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout, a three-day annual event in Meeker. Rangely received a first-round bye, as did Hayden, so the two teams played a game last Thursday for quality court time and Rangely won 34-15. “I was pleased with how our girls started the game, going up 19-0 in the first quarter,” Kent said. Quincey Thacker scored eight in the first quarter, classmates Brittany Babineaux added six,
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Kelsey Prosser made a basket and Leslie Hernandez made a free throw, while junior Aimee Hogan also added a basket in the first period. “Hayden played us close the rest of the game but we executed on offense in the first half and our defense was solid,” Kent said. “It was a great way to start the year.” Babineaux and Thacker both finished with 10 points. Rangely’s defense was solid again in its semifinal game against Little Snake River, holding the lady Rattlers to 22 points. Rangely trailed 10-12 at halftime. “This was a defensive battle,” Kent said of the semifinal game his team won 25-22, against the Baggs, Wyo., team. “We played mostly zone because Little Snake River was struggling to hit outside shots,” Kent said. “We handled their pressure well but struggled to make our lay-ups. They started making shots late in the fourth to pull them to within one but our
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The lady Cowboys won three games and the team championship in the annual White River Electric Cowboy Shootout and had the tournament’s MVP (senior Kaysyn Chintala) on its team.
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RHS wrestlers win 2 of 5 Cowboys win four duals Ethan Allred winning 15-5 against Cedaredge, Lucas Heinle lost 2-3 to J.C. Henderson and Colton Coombs beat Meeker’s T.J. Shelton 13-5. Coombs was the only senior to wrestle for the Panthers (JoD Stults was injured) and he was the only Rangely wrestler to go undefeated, winning all five of his matches at 160. Caleb Lawson won four and lost one at 152, Heinle and Allred were both 3-2 at 145 and 170 respectively. Heath Peters (113) and Jesse Odom (138) both went 2-3 on the day, Ryan Barlow won one at 132 and Josh Bolding wrestled a JV match at 160 but lost. “Josh looked really impressive for his first match ever,” coach Heinle said. “All of our freshmen came away with their first varsity win.” The Panthers will travel to Oak Creek for a bracketed tournament this Saturday. “If we as coaches can get the team to focus for a full day of competition we should be unstoppable,” coach Heinle said. “We may not win a lot of duals but we will win matches!”
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RANGELY I With only seven of 14 weights filled, the Rangely Panther wrestling team still won two dual meets last Saturday in Grand Junction at the Colorado Mesa University duals. “When we started wrestling for the day, me and the rest of our coaches were really impressed,” Rangely’s new head coach Jeff Heinle said. “We looked pretty solid for a small team, going 2-3 for the day with only seven wrestlers.” The Panthers defeated Ignacio 42-36, then lost to Olathe 24-36 before beating Cedaredge 34-30 in their third dual of the day. The Panthers then lost to Meeker 1057 and got beat by Grand Junction Central 6-78. “All of the wrestlers were looking good, pinning all of their opponents in the first dual but by the end of the day, the wheels fell off for the most part. It seemed that we either pinned or got pinned.” Heinle said only three matches went the full six minutes, with
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MEEKER I The Meeker wrestling team opened the season last week with 12 varsity wrestlers competing in the Colorado Mesa University duals in Grand Junction and nine Cowboys wrestling in a JV tournament in Montrose. Meeker beat Cedaredge (51-16), Coal Ridge (63-12), Grand Valley (30-27) and Rangely (57-10) but lost to Palisade 21-52. “I think it gives us some confidence, that we are competitive,” head coach J.C. Watt said of his team’s first performance. “All but four of our wins were by pin, which is good because that’s the ultimate goal in a match.” Leading the way with five pins in five matches was Cowboy sophomore Tristin Pelloni, who was the only Meeker wrestler to win all of his matches. “Tristin wrestled well, and he did not have a point scored on him,” Watt said of his 112-pounder. Aaron Cochran pinned three opponents as did freshman Devon Pontine. Freshmen Noah Overton and T.J. Shelton each recorded two pins as did sophomore Anthony
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Panther senior Colton Coombs uses a bear hug to take his Ignacio opponent down from his feet to his back and later pin him. Coombs won five matches at the Colorado Mesa duals last Saturday in Grand Junction.
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said they are at a “tipping point.” “We have the kids and numbers, now we need to increase the intensity in practice,” Watt said. “We did well the first week but we still have lots of improving to do.” The JV and varsity Cowboys will wrestle in Oak Creek this Saturday and will attempt to defend the team title they won last year at the Soroco Invitational. “We’ll do our best,” Watt said.
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Pearl Mae Reagle
Nov. 8, 1918 ~ Nov. 17, 2012
Longtime Meeker resident Pearl M. Reagle, 94, died Nov. 17, 2012, at Walbridge Memorial Wing. Pearl was born in Pearl Reagle Chinook, Mont., to Crit A. Barnard and Theresa Schafer Barnard. The family moved to Meeker in 1928. Pearl was graduated from Meeker High School on June 2, 1935. She married Lawrence L. Reagle the following June. They had one son, Lee Calvin. Pearl was divorced and never remarried. Pearl worked as a deputy county treasurer for several years and was a relief dispatcher for the sheriff’s department before moving to Craig to work for the Colorado State Patrol also as a dispatcher. On Nov. 17, 1965, she transferred to Montrose when the new Department of Highways and CSP building was opened. She was promoted to senior dispatcher in 1961 and was the only woman in the state to hold this position until another woman was also appointed in Craig in 1975. Pearl retired from the patrol after 25 years of service. While working in Meeker she was a member of the Meeker Rifle Club and entered a number of competitions for which she earned many medals for marksmanship. She also enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, gardening and bingo. Pearl is survived by her grandson, Lance (Mary) Reagle of Missoula, Mont., her granddaughter, Tracie Giroux of Bealston, Va., two great-grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Giroux of Baltimore, Md., and Nicholas (Caitlin) Giroux of Fairfax, Va., her sister, Florence Hazelbaker and niece, Lina Hazelbaker (Gary) Stewart of Meeker, great nieces and nephew Nicole (Jason and Stella) Alden of Bailey, Colo., Grant (Megan) Stewart of New Castle, Colo., and Samantha Stewart of Minneapolis, Minn., nephew, Chris Hazelbaker of Bailey, Colo., and great niece, Dusti (Roman) Brittenhams. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and only son, Lee. Her wishes were to be cremated and her ashes scattered up river where her son’s were scattered. A celebration of her life will take place early next summer and her wishes will be fulfilled at this time. The family would like to thank everyone for their calls, cards and donations of food.
James Wesley Day, “Jim” to family and friends, passed away on Nov. 27, 2012. Jim’s dedication to his wife and children, along with his passion for teaching generations of students, made an indelible mark on those who knew him. Jim was born in Pueblo, Colo., on Sept. 9, 1945. He was graduated from Pueblo’s Central High School in 1963, where he was the starting center on the 1961 Wildcats state championship football team. He continued his education at Southern Colorado State College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and chemistry in 1967. Jim began his teaching career in California, eventually moving back to Colorado and later to New Mexico. His understanding of computers, combined with his passion for teaching, led to a lifelong interest in educational technology. Jim taught for the Bloomfield School District for 14 years, completing his M.A. in educational administration at New Mexico State University in 1984. He became Bloomfield’s district director of computer activities in 1985. During that time he was appointed by the governor of New Mexico to tour districts in New Mexico to promote technology in education. He built Bloomfield’s first computer network, creating an elaborate wiring system spanning several campus buildings, and created New Mexico’s first software for computerized IEPs (Individualized Education Programs). In 1987, Jim became principal of Bloomfield High School, serving in
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that capacity until he moved to Rangely, Colo., in 1992. He spent the next decade as Rangely Middle School principal and another six years as RE-4 school district superintendent. Jim also served on the Colorado Northwestern Community College board of directors and the Rangely District Hospital board. The beliefs that guided Jim as an instructor carried into his career in administration. Jim insisted that every child deserved the opportunity to succeed and that school should be a safe place to receive an education. He lived out those principles in hours spent tutoring students or providing extra help, often in his living room and long after his retirement. He made a point of being engaged with his faculty and staff, regularly visiting classrooms and familiarizing himself with instructors’ subjects and needs. Above all, Jim never moved forward until he knew that everyone he was teaching, whether a student, teacher, or fellow administrator, knew and understood the subject at hand. His signature catch phrase, “Are you with me?” will be echoed fondly by the students and fellow educators whose lives Jim touched. Jim retired in 2009, spending one more year teaching high school math and returning to his original love of classroom teaching. Jim’s passion for his profession was matched only by his commitment to his family. Jim’s daughter Erika, who was born in 1975, was one of the great joys of his life. He sometimes took her to school with him when she was young, and his pride was evident when she earned a
Sept. 9, 1945 ~ Nov. 27, 2012 master’s degree at Louisiana State University and continued to excel in every aspect of her career as a university librarian and educator. In 1992, Jim experienced the second great joy of Jim Day his life when he married Donna Kistenmacher. Through his marriage, he became the stepfather in name, but father in practice, of Donna’s three children, Aaron, Paige and Pam. The family gave Jim a purpose that deepened his reasons for working, softened his serious side, and honed the patience he’d acquired as an educator. Jim was known for helping those he loved, from painting the eaves of Don and Tineke Peach’s home (he was terrified of heights) to caring for Donna, the true love of his life. Among the enjoyments of those years were officiating at the marriage of daughter Paige; sharing the company of “brother” in spirit Joe Kirkwood and wife Julia Davis, and longtime friends; spending time on his land in Pitkin; and appreciating the width and depth of Bob Dylan’s oeuvre. Jim’s immediate and extended family remember his humility, his selfeffacement, and his desire to “always do more” for those he loved. Jim is survived by his wife Donna; daughter Erika (Mark) Peterson; son Aaron Kistenmacher; daughter Paige (Jordan) DeMers; daughter Pam Kistenmacher; grand-
sons Logan and Ganan DeMers; and sisters Sandra Day, Susan Day, Christine Day and Janet Stauffer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Mike Day. Family and friends celebrated
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As a result of Skylar Thacker’s exceptional performance in the sectional competition in Grand Junction, Colo., Thacker qualified for the 2012 NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Denver Broncos Team Championship competition. Skylar traveled to Denver last weekend to compete at the Broncos training facility, where she took fourth place in the girls’ 10-11 age division. She then was able to attend the Denver Broncos versus Tampa Bay Buccaneer game last Sunday. During halftime Thacker and the other winners were announced and they were able to throw a pass. Thacker was most excited to go to the Broncos game and watch her favorite team play.
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defense then responded on key possessions and Brittany Babineaux sealed the victory with two late free throws.” Babineaux finished in double digits again with 10 and Thacker led with 11, Hogan and Prosser each added baskets in the semifinal game. The win advanced the lady Panthers into the championship game against Rio Blanco County foe Meeker. Rangely’s defense kept the high-scoring lady Cowboys in check for three quarters, trailing 8-9 after the first, then 18-20 at halftime and down by seven going into the final quarter but they could not keep up with Meeker’s depth and shooting in the fourth and lost 51-30. “Meeker was the better team that night, from the coaching staff to the
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last player on the bench,” Kent said. “We hung around for three quarters but their depth, pressure defense and excellent outside shooting was just too much for us to handle in the fourth quarter. They are a very skilled team.” Kent said his team is learning to be more disciplined “but it is going to take some time before everything is clicking and we have got to find a way to make more baskets.” Kent said they would be working on their offensive execution and “being more composed in pressure situations.” Rangely’s JV team lost to Little Snake River and Nucla and beat Grand Valley in games last weekend. Rangely’s varsity will play in the Basin Challenge in Duchesne, Utah, against Duchesne and Altamont, Utah. “I am looking forward to improving each game,” Kent said. “It is a long season and I like what I see from our girls early in the season and look forward to seeing how much they can improve each game.”
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OBITUARY Ramona Ti Ingram
Aug. 13, 1948 ~ Nov. 26, 2012
Ramona passed away Monday night, Nov.26, in her home. She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Ingram. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Ingram, and son, George (Larry) Ingram both of Rangely, her mother, two brothers, five sisters, two grandsons, daughterin-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Catholic Church on South Stanolind in Rangely, Colo., Dec. 3, 2012.
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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 7:30pm, Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 and Tuesday December 11th, 2012 in the Court Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: Ordinance #673 of the Town of Rangely Amending Subsections A, B and C of Section 13.04.130 Rates - Bills - Penalty for Nonpayment of Chapter 13.04 Water of Title 13 Utilities of the Rangely Municipal Code providing for an increase of three percent (3%) in the Water base rates and an increase of (3%) per 1000 gallon effective January 1, 2013. All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. By: /s/Lisa Piering Lisa Piering, Clerk/Treasurer Publish: Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE On December 21, 2005 KAYW-FM was granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission to serve the public interest as a public trustee until April 1, 2013. Our license will expire on April 1, 2013. We filed an application for license renewal with the FCC on December 1, 2012. A copy of this application is available for inspection during our regular business hours. It contains information concerning the station's performance over the last eight years. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application, and to whether this station has operated in the public interest, should file comments and petitions with the FCC by March 1, 2013. Further information concerning the FCC's broadcast license renewal process is available at 594 Main Suite 21 Meeker, Colorado or may be obtained from the FCC, Washington, D.C. 20554, www.fcc.gov. Publish: Dec. 6 and 13, 2012, Jan. 3 and 17, 2013, Feb. 7 and 14, 2013 Rio Blanco Herald Times
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COMBINED NOTICE CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-32 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 10, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s): Thomas J. Kennedy and Trina K. Kennedy Original Beneficiary(ies): Mountain Valley Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: July 20, 2005 County of Recording: Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number): 282103 Original Principal Amount: $237,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $214,111.36 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.
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Parcel No. 1 Stout Minor Subdivision according to the Plat thereof filed July 18, 2005 as Reception No. 282037 Rio Blanco County, Colorado TOGETHER with the following described water line easement: An easement located in Lot 3, Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M., being 15 feet in width, with 7.5 feet lying on each side of the following described line: Beginning at a point which bears South 08º58'14" East, 1095.36 feet from the intersection of the South right-of-way line of County Road No. 4 and the West line of Lot 3, Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M.; thence North 18º49'24" East, 222.27 feet to the point of termination. TOGETHER WITH the following described road easement: An easement located in Lots 3, Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M., being 20 feet in width, with 10.0 feet lying on each side of the following described line: Beginning at a point which bears East, 322.45 feet from the intersection of the South right-of-way line of County Road No. 4 and the West line of Lot 3, Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M.; thence along the centerline of the existing driveway South 05º04'20" West, 614.88 feet; thence continuing along said centerline South 28º45'02" West, 146.15 feet; thence South 05º04'20" West, 131.48 feet to the point of termination. Also known by street and number as: 3830 County Road 4, Meeker, CO 81641.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 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, 01/09/2013, 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: 11/15/2012 Last Publication: 12/13/2012 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 SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; DATE: 09/10/2012 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, business 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, Deanne R. Stodden #33214, Jennifer C. Rogers #34682, Katharine E. Fisher #39230, Kimberly L. Martinez #40351, Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092, Britney Beall-Eder #34935, Christopher T. Groen #39976 Castle Stawiarski LLC 999 18TH ST., #2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 Attorney File # 12-09987 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)Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, at the County Administration Building, 200 Main, Meeker, CO. Tentative Agenda 10:50 a.m. Board of Commissioners a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Changes to the Agenda c. Consideration of approval of November 13 & 19, 26, 2012 Board Minutes d. Motor Vehicle Publication List for November 2012 e. Treasury Publication List for November 2012 f. Other 10:55 a.m. Finance Department a. Payroll & Overtime for November 2012 b. Payroll Benefits/Withholding for November 2012 c. Accounts Payable for November 2012 d. DSS Payments (EBT and AP) for October 2012 e. Other 11:10 a.m. Adoption of the CWPP Final Plan 11:15 a.m. Contracts and Agreements: a. Sotar Intergovernmental Agreement b. ValueWest, Inc. 2013 Agreement c. Airports: a. Record of Negotiations on the Meeker Runway 3/21 Reconstruct b. RFR #16 $35,349.33 State of Colorado reimbursement and RFR #6 $636,298.01 FAA reimbursement d. Other 11:25 a.m. Public Comment 11:30 a.m. Road & Bridge a. Updates 11:50 a.m. Commissioner Updates OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS 2:00 p.m. Public Workshop Session to consider the lowing draft articles of the new proposed Rio Blanco County Land Use Plan: Article 1,2,4 and 12. Additionally beginning at 1:00 p.m. on December 11, 2012 there will be a public workshop session on draft Articles 8 and 9. 6:00 p.m. County Budget Hearing If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Please check the County's website for an updated agenda. www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/commissioners Published: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times Public Notice Beginning at 7:00 p.m., December 11, 2012, County Administration Building, 200 Main, Meeker, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners will reconvene the hearing on the Special Use Permit 127 – Joe and Kelly Conrado and Mercury Towers. The applicants are proposing the construction of a 195-ft AGL Self Support Communication Tower (199 feet with appurtenances) located adjacent to County Road 13 in the southwest portion of a 80.172-acre tract of land in the NE1/4 of Section 27, T1N, R94W, 6th P.M., PIN #140926200043 Publish: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF RANGELY The Town of Rangely will hold a public hearing at 7:30pm, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in the Court Room of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: 2013 Budget Notice is hereby given that a draft budget for the Town of Rangely for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013 has been sub-
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mitted to the Town of Rangely, Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, Colorado and has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, 209 E Main, Rangely, Colorado, where it is available for public inspections beginning October 9, 2012 during regular business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The Board of Trustees held a number of work sessions on the budget which was open to the public. The adoption of the budget will take place during a Public Hearing scheduled December 11, 2012. The public is invited to attend the public hearing. Any elector of the Town of Rangely has a right to file or register his protest with the Town of Rangely prior to the time of the adoption of budget by the Town of Rangely. All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. By: /s/Lisa Piering Lisa Piering, Clerk/Treasurer Publish: Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
POST-FILING ANNOUNCEMENT K219AW - Meeker, Colorado On November 21, 2012, Educational Media Foundation filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for the renewal of FM translator station K219AW, which is licensed to serve Meeker, Colorado. The station rebroadcasts KLOV, with an effective radiated power of 0.023 kW. Our license will expire on April 1, 2013. We have filed an application for renewal with the FCC. A copy of this application is available for public inspection during our regular business hours. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application and to whether this station has operated in the public interest should file comments and petitions with the FCC by March 1, 2013. Further information concerning the FCC's broadcast license renewal process is available at KLVR, 2288 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa, California 95403 or may be obtained from the FCC, Washington DC 20554. Published: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
POST-FILING ANNOUNCEMENT K220BM - Rangely, Colorado On November 21, 2012, Educational Media Foundation filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for the renewal of FM translator station K220BM, which is licensed to serve Rangely, Colorado. The station rebroadcasts KLOV, with an effective radiated power of 0.028 kW. Our license will expire on April 1, 2013. We have filed an application for renewal with the FCC. A copy of this application is available for public inspection during our regular business hours. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application and to whether this station has operated in the public interest should file comments and petitions with the FCC by March 1, 2013. Further information concerning the FCC's broadcast license renewal process is available at KLVR, 2288 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa, California 95403 or may be obtained from the FCC, Washington DC 20554. Published: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF MEEKER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:00 P.M. Special Board Meeting Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
I. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of the Agenda IV. Approval of the Previous Minutes V. Approval of Monthly Disbursements VI. Public Participation VII. Staff Updates VIII. Old Business A. Consideration of approval of a Lease Agreement with Rio Blanco County for use of the Town Hall Building IX. New Business A. Public Hearings- 7:15 p.m. 1. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance 8, Series 2012, adopting the Town of Meeker 2013 Budget and Highway Users Tax Budget. Budget Public hearing was held November 20, 2012 2. Public Hearing following adoption of Town of Meeker Budget and Highway Users Tax Fund Budget to consider adoption of Ordinance 9, Series 2012, approving and certifying a Mill Levy and levying general property taxes for the fiscal year 2013. 3. Applicant Stacie Archuleta, 852 9th Street, is requesting a Home Occupation to provide Pet Grooming Service. 4. Request from Los Koras to renew Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License 5. Consideration of adoption of Ordinance 10, Series 2012, approving a Zone Change to the property known as Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, and adjacent lots from TCB to CB. 6. Public Hearing following adoption of Ordinance 10, Zone Change request to consider adoption of Ordinance 11, Series 2012, amending the Town of Meeker Town Code, Section 18.6.104, Jurisdiction of Overlay Zone to add additional lots. 7. Public Hearing following adoption of Ordinance 11, to consider an application for Special Review Use at 178 Main Street for the retail sales and manufacturing of Bowstrings. B. Request for approval of 2013 Town of Meeker Holiday Schedule in compliance with the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures X. Mayor's remarks X. Town Manager's Reports XI. Town Attorney's Report XII. Other Board Business XIII. Adjournment Published: December 6, 2012 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PERMIT PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE: The purpose of this notice is to solicit public comment on the Federal 299-26-2 disposal well, a Class II injection permit submitted by WPX Energy Ryan Gulch LLC. The Federal 299-26-2 disposal well has been drilled at a location 576 feet from the north line and 606 feet from the west line of Section 26, Township 2 South, Range 99 West, 6th P.M., Rio Blanco County, Colorado. BACKGROUND Class II injection wells are permitted and regulated in such a manner as to prevent the contamination of underground sources of drinking water and to ensure fluid emplacement and confinement within the permitted injection zones. Class II injection wells are permitted to inject waste generated from oil and gas exploratory and production operations. WPX Energy Ryan Gulch LLC has proposed to inject these fluids into the Upper Williams Fork formation in the Federal 299-26-2 well through perforations at depths of approximately 5,177-6,050 feet. Public comments are encouraged and will be accepted, in writing at the Commission for a period of thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. If any data, information, or arguments submitted during the public comment period appear to raise substantial questions concerning proposed injection well permit, the Director may request that the Commission hold a hearing on the matter. Additional information on the operation of the proposed injection well may be obtained at the Commission office. IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By /s/Denise M. Onyskiw Denise M. Onyskiw, P.E. UIC Supervisor, COGCC Dated at 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 November 30, 2012 Published: December 6, 2012 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special board meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012, County Administration Building, 200 Main, Meeker, CO BUDGET HEARING DECEMBER 10, 2012 • 6:00 P.M. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 200 MAIN, MEEKER, COLORADO AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Board of County Commissioners a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Changes or Additions to the Agenda c. Hearing: 1. Procedure of Hearing read by Chairman BOLTON 2. Chris Singleton – Budget & Finance Director - Presentation of the proposed Y2013 Budget 3. Dave Morlan – R&B Director - Presentation of the HUTF proposed spending for Y2013 d. Questions or Comments by the Public e. Consideration of RESOLUTION 2012_____ TO ADOPT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY BUDGET FOR YEAR 2013 f. Consideration of RESOLUTION 2012_____ TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY FOR YEAR 2013 g. Consideration of RESOLUTION 2012______TO LEVY GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE Y2011, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR RIO BLANCO COUNTY BUDGET Y2013. h. Consideration of RESOLUTION 2012______TO LEVY GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE Y2012, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF PICEANCE CREEK PEST CONTROL DISTRICT FOR RIO BLANCO COUNTY BUDGET Y2013. i. Consideration of RESOLUTION 2012______TO LEVY GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE Y2012, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF LOWER WHITE RIVER PEST CONTROL DISTRICT FOR RIO BLANCO COUNTY BUDGET Y2013. Meeting Recessed If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Published: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE AS TO BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will be considering a budget supplemental resolution on December 17, 2012, 11:30 a.m. County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. The proposed resolution is for the purpose of appropriating sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the 2012budget year in the following funds: General Fund, Capital
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Expenditures Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Capital Improvement Plan Fund, Solid Waste Landfill Fund, Weed & Pest Control Fund and the Central Services Fund. The resolution may be viewed at the offices of the County Clerk and Recorder, 555 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado, and the County Clerk and Recorder Office in the Western Annex Building, 17497 State Highway 64, Rangely, Colorado, and are open for public inspection 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on normal work days. Publication date: November 29, 2012 and December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
PO Box 1518 Meeker CO 81641 970 878 4783 Sharon J. Pilcher Personal Representative PO Box 1224 Meeker, CO 81641 970 878 0970 Publish: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
RANGELY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Board of Trustees Regular Session Johnson Banquet Room Monday, December 10, 2012 •12 noon AGENDA 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 12, 2012 RJCD Board meeting minutes 3.0 Action/Discussion Items 3.1 Ratify the following Agenda Items from the November 12, 2012 RJCD Board meeting:
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Board of Education Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Central Office - 555 Garfield AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance Action: Approval of the Agenda Action: Approval of the Minutes Action: Renew Lease - Rock School Teacherage Action: Renew Lease - Rock School Action: Acknowledge presentation of the FY12 Audit Action: Ratify HS Assistant Coaching Agreements Public Input Student Presentation: Science Explorers Action: Volunteer Agreement Action: Certification of the Mill Levy Action: Reschedule Board Policy Workshop for January Information Other Adjournment Check the District website www.meeker.k12.co.us for updates to the agenda Published: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
2.1 Approval of October 8, 2012 meeting minutes - Teri Wilczek 3.1 June 30, 2012 Audit approval - Colorado CPA 3.3 Resolution 2012-09 to Set Mill Levies Linda Gordon 3.4 Payment of RJCD bills - Linda Gordon
3.2 New Business: Strategic Planning Discussion - Russell George 3.3 CNCC College Report - Russell George 3.4 Accreditation Review - Russell George, David Smith 3.5 Payment of RJCD bills - Linda Gordon 4.0 Other 5.0 Adjournment Published: December 6, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul Owen Pilcher Jr. A/K/A Paul O. Pilcher Jr. and Paul Pilcher Jr., Deceased, Case Number 2012 PR 24 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to: District Court of Rio Blanco, County, Colorado at PO Box 1150, 555 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641, on or before April 11, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. F J Fennessy Attorney for Personal Representative
WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. PO BOX 958 MEEKER, CO 81641 NOTICE OF AN INCREASE IN THE RATES OF WHITE RIVER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. Please accept this notice that White River Electric Association, Inc., (WREA) will increase its electric rates by approximately $7.06 per month for an average residence consuming 500Kw of electricity effective January 1, 2013. This change is based upon a 2.81% WREA internal rate increase and a Tri-State G&T wholesale rate change and increase of approximately 13.97%. WREA has several different customer rate classes and each rate class will be impacted differently by the increase. These differences are based on the cost of service studies that are ongoing at the cooperative. The average increase in electric rates is approximately 16.78%. THESE CHANGES IN RATES ARE REFLECTED BELOW _________________________________________________________________________
General Service Existing Price per KWH $.10480
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General Service Effective 1/1/13 Price per KWH $.11891
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Small Commercial Effective 1/1/13 Price per KWH $.11344
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Large Commercial Existing Price per KWH $.10578
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Large Commercial Effective 1/1/13 Price per KWH $.12061
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Irrigation Service Effective 1/1/13 Price per KWH $.12061
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Large Power - Secondary Effective 1/1/13 Price per KWH $.10412
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Large Power - Primary Effective 1/1/13 Price per KWH $.05586 Price per KW $28.58
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Large Power - Transmission Existing Service Charge $50.00 Price per KWH $.03819 Price per KW $23.07
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Large Power - Transmission Effective 1/1/13 Service Charge $1,500.00 Price per KWH $.05152 Price per KW $20.00
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Large Power - Transmission Effective 1/1/13 Service Charge $2,500.00 Price per KWH $.04580 Price per KW $20.00
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LP-T - Ind. Power L-6 > 30 MW
Large Power - Transmission Ind. Power-Effective 1/1/13 Service Charge $3,500.00 Price per KWH $.04116 Price per KW $22.57
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_________________________________________________________________________ The service charge rate will remain unchanged for some 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 WREA. 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 29 and December 6, 2012 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
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ATV, BOAT and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
BUY LOCALLY! SUPPORT RIO BLANCO COUNTY
NOTIFICATION OF MEETING FOR THE RANGELY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The Rangely Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 am, Friday December 14, 2012 in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 209 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado on the following: WEST RANGELY SUBDIVISION in CE 950, Section 3, Township 1N, Rangely 102W of the 6th PM Town of Rangely, Rio Blanco County, Colorado All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. By: /s/Lisa Piering Lisa Piering, Clerk/Treasurer Publish: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2012 Rio Blanco Herald Times
RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th and Park, Meeker.
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:
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Rangely Victim Services An open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-5729 or 6290709. Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance for victims of violent crimes.
If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131
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
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AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 pm, 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Rangely. Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 pm, 207 S. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. AlAnon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-6292970. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 8 pm, Weds. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pm 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
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.
LEG AL NOTIC ES COMBINED NOTICE CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-33 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s): Nathan Lee Gregory and Rana Victoria Gregory Original Beneficiary(ies): INCYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OneWest Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: August 14, 2007 County of Recording: Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 20, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number): 289597 Original Principal Amount: $396,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $395,528.65 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.
LOT 1A PARKER MINOR SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MARCH 19, 2007 AS RECEPTION NO. 288068 RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO TOGERTHER WITH ALL PRIVATE ACCESS ROADS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AS SHOWN BY THE PLAT FOR PARKER MINOR SUBDIVISION FILED MARCH 19, 2007 AS RECEPTION NO. 288068. Also known by street and number as: 64 County Rd 126, Meeker, CO 81641. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. 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, 01/23/2013, 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: 11/29/2012 Last Publication: 12/27/2012 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 SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE; DATE: 09/25/2012 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673, Monica Kadrmas #34904, Randall M. Chin, Esq. #31149, Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. #36290, Andrea Rickles-Jordan #39005, Susan J. Hendrick #33196, Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291, Joan Olson, Esq. #28078, Lisa Cancanon Esq. #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, L.L.P. 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 Attorney File # 3500.01603 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)Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012
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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.
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, 878-3219 home. Fax 8789581. 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.
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MEEKER LIONS CLUB BINGO NEW BINGO DATES FOR FALL 2012! 2nd & 4th Wednesdays RBC Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Progressive Bingo Concessions & Dinner Available
Meeker Streaker available for transportation to Bingo, call 878-9368.
RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER NOTICE Rio Blanco County Commissioners will be making appointments or reappointments to the following local boards during the month of January, 2013. 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, 2012. 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 RBC Historic Preservation Advisory Board Rangely Regional Library District Meeker Regional Library District
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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.
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Driver License Offices - Note: Drive tests by appointment only. Reinstatement info.: (303)205-5613. Need proof of physical address to renew license. Check website for renewal requirements: www.colorado.gov/revenue Meeker and Rangely offices - temporarily closed. Craig open Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri., 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - call 824-5447 to verify hours open. 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? Take out trays can be ordered for age over 60, suggested donation $3 - 12:10 p.m. pickup.) **MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** FRIDAY, DEC. 7: Pork ribs, coleslaw, corn, peach cobbler. MONDAY, DEC. 10: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes with gravy, cauliflower, tossed salad, banana pudding. TUESDAY, DEC. 11: Oven fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, beets, cinnamon apples, cheesecake. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12: Stuffed peppers, spinach, fruit, applesauce cake. FRIDAY, DEC. 14: Minestrone soup, grilled cheese, tossed salad, strawberry & banana fruit cup, sugar cookie. ________________________________ MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE
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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. Dec. 6, Grand Junction. Bus in town. Dec. 7, Bus in town. Dec. 9, A.m. bus. Dec. 10, Bus in town. Dec. 11, Bus in town. Dec. 12, Bus in town. Dec. 13, Rifle. Bus in town. Dec. 14, Bus in town. Dec. 16, A.m. bus. Dec. 17, Bus in town. Dec. 18, Bus in town. Dec. 19, Bus in town. Dec. 20, Grand Junction - medical. Bus in town. Dec. 21, Bus in town. Dec. 23, A.m. bus. Dec. 24, Bus in town. Dec. 25, NO BUS - Christmas Day. Dec. 26, Bus in town. Dec. 27, Craig. Bus in town. Dec. 28, Bus in town. Dec. 30, A.m. bus. Dec. 31, Bus in town. Jan. 1, 2013, NO BUS - Happy New Year! Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 8785627 Shauna.
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District Court Rio Blanco County, Colorado Court Address: PO Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Jennifer Jo Glaxner and Respondent: James Karl Mcqueen Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Jennifer J. Glaxner, PO Box 1418, Meeker, CO 81641 Case Number: 12DR39 Division I Courtroom SUMMONS FOR: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action. Your response must be accompanied with the $95.00 filing fee. After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance, attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: §14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under §1410-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. Automatic Temporary Injunction - By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life. Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary. Date: 10/30/12 /s/Joan Jensen Deputy Clerk of Court Publish: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2012 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Is anyone going to wait to pay their monthly bills until after the world ends on Dec. 21st? "A true Stockman I know and respect said, "It doesn't take near as much water to make coffee as most people think!" 785 Park Avenue • 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com UNDERGROUND CHRISTMAS Party, Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Bring a white elephant gift. PIONEERS MEDICAL Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. at The Pines. A certified nurse assistant will trim toenails, assess circulation, give skin care and check blood pressure. Persons found to have circulation or foot problems will be referred to a physician. Please call 878-9265 to schedule an appointment.
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FIREWOOD PICKED up or delivery, good, dry, seasoned, split lodgepole pine, hundreds of cords in stock, Monday through Friday, 9 to 4. PINYON NOW AVAILABLE. We will load dump trucks or heavy duty dump trailers with reservations (no pickup trucks). 5 miles north of Rifle. Strong Lumber. Open Saturdays as of Oct. 1. (970)625-0777.
SENIOR MINE TRAINER Colowyo Coal Company is seeking a safety minded Senior Mine Trainer to join our world class Team. Successful candidate will possess a high regard for safety, detail oriented, outstanding people skills, enthusiasm, positive attitude, integrity, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position offering a competitive wage and benefits package. We offer many outstanding opportunities for an individual who desires a challenging and rewarding career in the Coal Mining Industry. Five to ten years of previous experience as a Mine Trainer, with a minimum of five years experience as a heavy equipment operator is preferred. Knowledge in mechanical and Crane training will be considered an asset. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Please apply through the Craig or Meeker Colorado Workforce Centers on or before December 7, 2012. Telephone number 970-824-3246 or visit them on the web at www.connectingcolorado.com COLOWYO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MFVD EMPLOYER
CAT MINESTAR COORDINATOR Colowyo Coal Company is looking for a highly skilled CAT MineStar Coordinator to join our world class Team. The ideal candidate must possess a high regard for safety, excellent project management skills, a positive attitude, and a personal value for individual/team performance and accountability. This is a full-time position offering a competitive wage and benefits package. This position is responsible for the implementation, development, troubleshooting and training for the CAT MineStar System at Colowyo. Bachelors in Engineering or advanced technical degree is a plus. Must possess strong computer skills, have a firm understanding of the Coal Mining industry and be able to present complex materials to a diverse audience. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Please apply through the Craig or Meeker Colorado Workforce Centers on or before December 7, 2012. Telephone number 970-824-3246 or visit them on the web at www.connectingcolorado.com COLOWYO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MFVD EMPLOYER
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$1000 REWARD LOST 3 HORSES Buckskin & White paint gelding, Sorrel & White paint gelding, Bay gelding. All with Lazy M Bar W brand on right front shoulder. Lost in the Routt National Forest approximately Corral Creek in Salt Park area. More info. call Pat Wyatt (800)279-1880. FOUND: SET of 2 keys on copper colored key ring with brown metal ribbon with yellow rhinestones on it attached. Describe keys to claim at Herald Times Meeker office, 592 Main St., Ste. 6, 8784017. Lost: Saint Christopher's medal on short leather string, engraved on back. Lost on Tue. Oct 30. REWARD! (970)948-1077
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RBC HISTORICAL Society is selling two Martin commercial natural gas heaters with fan, can be converted to propane. 85,000 BTU! Excellent condition. $750 each or OBO. 565 Park Ave., Meeker. 878-9982. 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.
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MARSH TRUCKING IS LOOKING FOR CLASS A DAY & NIGHT DRIVERS
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Rangely District Hospital has an opening in the Dietary Department for a Registered Dietitian. This is a PRN position on an as needed basis. The position provides nutritional expertise to the dietary director and administration regarding planning, policy development, education, and propriety setting based on evaluation of the hospital’s dietary department and food service needs and in accordance with the State and Federal regulations. This provides expertise to the hospital’s medical, nursing and dietary staffs regarding diet and nutritional problems and management including patient care plans and case review. Job specifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years in health care facility preferred as well as being ADA registered. For more information on this position please call Cindy Stults at 970675-5011 ext. 125. A complete job description and application are available in Human Resources. You may apply either online or in person at Rangely District Hospital 511 South White, Rangely CO 81648. EOE. General Laborer. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have valid driver's license and own transportation. F/T Mon.-Fri. Call 878-3671.
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PIONEERS M D E ICAL CENTER, a community oriented medical center with high patient standards, is hiring for the following positions:
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech RN - Acute/E.D. Laundry Technician RN - Walbridge Wing LPN - Walbridge Wing
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Environmental Services Technician Long-Term Care Director Radiologic Technician Coder ~ Health Information Management Clerk ~ Health Information Management
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Certified Nursing Assistant ~ Walbridge Wing Certified Nursing Assistant ~ Wing Night Shift Physical Therapist Cook S u bmi t R esu me an d/or Ap pl i cati on t o: Pioneers Medical Center, HR, 345 Cleveland St., Meeker, Colo., 81641 Visit our Web site at: www.pioneershospital.org
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Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District
Job Title: Police Officer The Rangely Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. We challenge our officers through training, written and practical testing and constant evaluation, to provide better service to our community. We service a small community which demands a professional police department holding close bonds to the community. Job Description: Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid Colorado Driver's License, and must be at least 21 years of age. All applicants must be Colorado Post certified or certifiable. Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions and peripheral duties as well as meet specific knowledge, skill, physical and psychological testing. Applicants must pass an in depth background investigation and polygraph examination. Both Town of Rangely Application and a Rangely Police Department application are required. Resumes are highly recommended. Positions are open until filled. The Town of Rangely offers an excellent benefit package which includes pension plan, FPPA, Medical, Dental, Life and Short Term Disability. Benefits include Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave. To apply submit a completed application to the Town of Rangely Police department at 209 E Main Street, Rangely Colorado 81648. Applications may be obtained from the personnel department and are also available at our website (www.rangely.com.) EOE.
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and the ability to multi-task with accuracy and attention to detail required. Experience in a medical and/or human services setting preferred. We offer a competitive salary, professional supervision and training. Questions contact Margot at (970)878-5112, Email resumes to:
[email protected] or fax to (970)242-8330. Visit our website at www.cwrmhc.org for a complete list of open positions. Colorado West, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan and has a tobacco-free work environment policy.
Make a Difference! Colorado West, Inc. has Immediate Job Opportunities in Rangely! Business Services Assistant Provides a wide range of office duties and administrative tasks, including scheduling client appointments, maintaining clinical personnel schedules, processing clinical and administrative documents, answering multi-line telephones and data entry. Exceptional customer service skills
163 Water St. Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 404-7299 or (970) 404-7474
HELP WANTED / SALES
A I R L I N E S A R E H I R I N G — Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified – Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-481-8612.
NANNY NEEDED. 2 boys ages 2 and 4. (970) 629-0536
Rio Blanco County is seeking a Director of Public Health and Environment. The Director is responsible for the Public Health Nursing Service and the Environmental Health Department. Primary duties include development and fiscal management of budgets, policies and protocols, quality and effectiveness of programs, public education for the improvement of health and prevention of disease, supervises various state programs, must have the ability to travel frequently, have good communication and public speaking skills, knowledge of epidemiology and knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory statutes. Position prefers a MS in a Public Health discipline, prefers 5 years (within the past ten years) administrative experience in a public health discipline including 2 years experience in supervising public health professionals. Additionally, if candidate is a nurse must be licensed in the State of Colorado with additional duties of: vaccination program for various age groups, provides assessment referrals and case management for areas of concern, conducts home visitation, provides for the collection of drug testing based on state and federal protocols, be certified for WIC High Risk Assessment within 6 months of hire. Position is full time, salary range $65,000-$70,000, plus benefits. To apply, submit a completed RBC application with attached resume to the HR Department, P.O. Box i, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel. For information call 970-878-9570. Application deadline: December 14, 2012. Announcement #1226. EOE
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James A. Amick
Agent
[email protected] 733 Main St.• PO Box 659• Meeker
RANGELY
Office: 970-878-3664 Fax: 970-878-3415 Cell: 970-942-8524
Stewart Welding
98 County Road 46 • Tr a i ler Ax les & Accessor i es • 24 - Hour Service on Welding and Machine Work C er ti f i ed Oi lf i eld Welder s Ed S te w a r t: 675-2063 S HOP P HONE: 675-8720
ELECTRICAL WORK OF ALL KINDS
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Auto Body Spray-In Bedliners
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18A " CLASSIFIEDS ENERGETIC PEOPLE needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia Restaurant. Full-time and part-time positions available. Positions available immediately for qualified applicants. Pick up an application at 410 Market St., Meeker.
HELP WANTE D: GE NER AL Job Title: Dispatcher Job Description: Applications for a dispatcher for the Town of Rangely Police Department are now being accepted. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions and peripheral duties as well as meet specific knowledge, skill, physical and psychological testing. Applicants must pass a in depth background investigation. Skills such as typing, communications skills, computer usage and the ability to multi-task are required. Successful applicants will be administered a psychological test; they must pass pre-employment drug screening, physical wellness evaluation, full background check and be able to work rotating shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays. The Town of Rangely offers an excellent benefit package which includes pension plan, FPPA, Medical, Dental, Life and Short Term Disability. Benefits include Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave. To apply submit a completed application to the Town of Rangely Police department at 209 E Main Street, Rangely Colorado 81648. Applications may be obtained from the personnel department and are also available at our website (www.rangely.com.) Position is Open until filled. EOE.
ELDERLY CHRISTIAN woman with limited sight needs homecare business help. No drugs or alcohol, non-smoker, police screen, minimum wage. Mail resume: Box 785, Rangely, CO 81648. Dental Hygienist - Wind River Dental (located in Pinedale, Wyo.) seeking a highly motivated, hard working individual that enjoys teamwork and success. We have the latest technology and pride ourselves in providing phenomenal patient care. Please email resume and cover letter to:
[email protected] FT/PT Class A & B Drivers- Now hiring FT and PT drivers for tandem dump trucks, semis and ready-mix trucks. Must be drug-free and have clean MVR. Competitive wages and benefits available. Apply in person at Meeker Sand & Gravel or fax application to 878-3671.
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GROCERIES SHOPPED, errands ran, and holiday shopping outsourced. 878-4553.
M OTOR C A D E : MISC ELLA NEO U S ROCKY MOUNTAIN Auto-Craig. Selling quality used cars, with limited warranty, financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749, Dealer. 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.
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 BDR furnished apartment utilities included, quiet setting, no smoking, no pets, $550/month. 878-4141 or 878-4198 leave message.
3 BDR townhouse, all appliances including washer & dryer, covered patio with storage, covered parking. Landlord pays water & sewer. Pets negotiable. $650/ month + $750 damage deposit. (916)8733659 or 878-5486.
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4 BDR, 3 BA home on 2 lots, over-sized 2car garage, sprinkler system, fully-furnished, top of the line appliances, NS/ NP, 1st, last, damage and references. 878-3190.
FSBO, 340 Park Ave., 3 BDR, 2 BA, large fenced backyard. Must see! 878-3103.
4.9 ACRES, 25 miles upriver off County Road 14. BLM on 3 sides, lots of pine and aspen trees, $110,000. Tom Tucker Realty (970)231-0411.
NICE 3 BDR, 2 BA home in Sage Hills, attached 2-car garage, washer and dryer included. Available Jan. 1. (970)878-5191. 2 BDR townhouse, covered patio, all appliances including washer & dryer. Rent $550/month + $650 damage deposit. Available now. (916)873-3659 or (970)878-5486. ROOMMATE WANTED: Seeking respectful, responsible person. Large room, private bath, fully furnished, walk-in closet, garage parking, WiFi, HD TV, great kitchen, all utilities included. Month-to-month $700/mo. 878-3190.
3 BDR, 1 BA house with fenced yard, 1247 Garfield. W/D, water, sewer, trash provided, $890/month, NS. Available Dec. 1. (406)589-1018.
AVAILABLE NOW, 2 BDR, 1.5 BA duplex, $600/month, $700 deposit. Pets considered. Fenced yard, covered carport with storage, new paint, new flooring, stackable washer/dryer. Landlord pays water and sewer. (916)873-3659 or 878-5486.
2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, $475/month plus electricity + $475 deposit with 6 month lease. $500/month for month-to-month. 878-3363.
1033 W Market St. Meeker, Colo.. 81641 970-878-5877
RURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
40000 Hwy 13 — Hacienda Rio Blanco, 6,211 sq.ft. Spanish Style Home on 6 acres with River Frontage. This is a very nice home and a good place to live and enjoy. $725,000 945 RBC Rd. 14 — 5 BD,3 BA, custom log home on 5 acres, located approximately 25 miles up the White River, $499,000 1755 Brightwater Lane - River front horse property with new 4 BD, 2.75 BA custom home. Immaculate hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings and views. $499,000 281 RBC Rd. 57 — Beautiful log home with 3 BD, 2 BA on 1.4 acres. 10 miles east of Meeker on the Flat Tops Scenic By-way. $349,000 1903 RBC Rd. 43 — Peaceful property with 18 acres. 3 BD, 2 BA home, workshop, hot tub and irrigation rights. $325,000 73229 Highway 64 — Beautiful 38 acres, 3 BD, 2 BA. Private canyon setting with trees and rock outcroppings. $299,900 MAKE AN OFFER! 3251 RBC RD. 15 — Four BD, 2.5 BA ranch style home with detached workshop/garage, located on 3 acres just a few minutes from town. $279,000 Make an offer! 443 Bugle Drive — Secluded 99 acre property with a 3 BD, 2 BA home, redwood deck and storage sheds off County Road 60. Reduced to $215,000 Log Cabin on 3 acres with pond and well. $160,000.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
1036 Shults Drive — 32 unit apartment complex built in 2008. Will consider partnerships. $2,900,000 317 East Market St. — Newly remodeled commercial building with executive office, numerous other offices, attached heated garage and detached workshop, on 1.25 acres, plus 2.98 acres of adjoining pasture with irrigation water. Fantastic Property. $1,200,000. Reduced from $1,950,000!
Onea J. Miller Broker
[email protected]
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680 Water Street — Playa del Rio Apartments features 19 units with on site laundry and storage facilities. $1,290,000 1287 W. Market St. — Beautiful hwy. commercial building with numerous offices, open conference room, large open garage/shop area plus mechanic bays, 5 large garage doors. Professionally remodeled. $575,000. Reduced from $778,000! 101 E. Market St., Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli — building on 3 lots with PRIME LOCATION on the main highway, close to Schools, Government Buildings and three Motels. Immaculate condition with a great parking area. $525,000 206 Market Street — 2,320 SQFT Commercial/ Residential opportunity, with large detached garage. Make an Offer! $159,000
RANCHES
NEW Two Nice Ranches. 344 acre ranch and
611 acre ranch. Great for livestock, haying and hunting, Call Onea Miller. Premier Hunting Ranch. — 2,000 acres deeded, plus 14,000 acre BLM Grazing Permit priced at $1,800 per deeded acre. 1168 RBC Rd. 63 — Gorgeous 3,500 SQFT new log home with heated shop overlooking the Little Beaver Valley. 507+/- grassed acres with spring and well water. $1,295,000 Hunting Property — 880 Acres exceptional elk and deer hunting. $850,000
VACANT LAND
Market Street — Highway Commercial vacant land, 3+ lots - $350,000 48 Acres - 5 miles south of Meeker, joins BLM, open to trades or offers $255,000 43902 Highway 13 — 2.5 acres of commercial land in Curtis Creek. $250,000 41 vacant lots in Sanderson Hills Subdivision. These are nice lots located on the northwest side of the Subdivision. $250,000 for all or 7 lots at $6,200 per lot. OWNER FINANCING 5 Acres with river front — 13 miles up the White River, great fishing! Reduced $139,900 99 acres — vacant land that joins the BLM. $139,000 15,000 SQFT, 6th & Water Street — Mixed Zoning. $120,000 4.5 lots on 8th St. $100,000 23105 Highway 13 — 5.09 Acres with water well and electricity. REDUCED! $77,000 20 Acres along Strawberry Creek — Mixed grass/alfalfa meadow with creek running through property. Reduced to $70,000 2 adjoining vacant lots in Sage Hills — Fantastic views, $79,900 4 Lots in Cross L Estates — Possible owner finance. $74,000 - $77,000. $250,000 for all 182 Main Street — Oversized mixed use vacant lot, - $75,000 6.79 acres Cross L Estates — Beautiful large lot. $69,000 1417 Silver Sage Road — Two vacant lots, Reduced to $55,000 for both.
Call today for a showing! Suzan Pelloni Associate Broker
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4 BDR, 2 BA house for rent, large laundry room and garage, 861 10th St., no smoking, pets okay. Contact Kerri at (303)5919254 2 BDR, 1.75 BA, townhouse, fenced backyard, open concepts, lots of sunny windows. No smokers, no pets. Deposit + lease. $450/month. 878-0790.
EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2 BDR apt. Hot water heat, water, sewer, trash paid. Lease/Deposit required. NS,NP. $600/mo. (970)878-4592.
(970) 878-5165 www.meekerrealty.com Cindy Welle, Broker ~ Owner Wendy Garrett, Broker Assoc. Abby Welle, Broker Assoc.
here every week for a new home!
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
3 BDR, 1 BA home on large lot, nice fenced yard, water, sewer & trash paid, pets negotiable. $600/month. First & deposit required. Month to month lease available. (970)220-2150.
2 BDR house in great location. Recently updated, W/D hookups, good off-street parking. One-year lease $650/month plus utilities. 878-4656 or 878-3432.
1,000s of RBC residents look
789 8th Street — Unique and immaculate 5 BD home with income potential. Large property with separate apartment, garage and storage areas. $475,000 1411 Silver Sage Road — Stunning custom 4 BD, 2.5 BA home with wonderful floorplan. Hot tub included! $399,900 2 adjoining vacant lots $55,000 1145 Michael Cr. 3BD, 2BA home located in a quite neighborhood with nice garage and rec room. $229,500. SHORT SALE, MAKE OFFER New. 1045 Lance Cr. — 5bd.2ba home with custom garage and large yard on a quiet cul-de-sac, $198,500 RANGELY: 267 Crest St., nice 4 BD, 2 BA home in a quite neighborhood. Great yard and sunroom, garage and carport. $220,000. $195,000 780 11th Street — Remodeled 3 BD, 2 BA bi-level home with fenced yard. $195,000 1021 Main St. 4 BD, 2.25 BA ranch style home with large living room, new detached garage. $169,000 148 Main St. 3 BD, 2 BA home with good location. $140,000 837 Cedar Street — Large home on two lots with attached 2 car garage. New carpet and original hardwood floors. Make it yours! $124,000
NEWLY REMODELED 2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, everything new, all utilities included, $550/month. 1st month, deposit & references required. Month to month options available. (970)220-2150.
643 Main Street N P.O. Box 1384 Meeker, CO 81641
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HOMES IN MEEKER …
*730 3rd St.-3+ BR 2BA home, large corner lot, 2-car garage + 1-car attached garage. $189,000 SALE PENDING *924 Main St.-2+ BR,2BA home, large heated garage, fenced yard, $169,000 REDUCED! *11 East Main St- 3 to 4 bedroom log home, 1.75 baths, living & family rooms, oak floors. REDUCED $195,500 *1034 Julie Circle-3 BR, 2 BA, single level, fenced yard, garage, shed. $129,000 *562 Larry Lane-Corner lot, 1 level, 3 BR 2BA, fenced yard, garage, deck. $149,000 *643 12th St- 4 BR, 2 BA bi-level home. Garage, carport, fenced back yard. $140,000. RANCHES — RURAL RESIDENTIAL — HUNTING PROPERTIES...
*850 County Rd. 10-32 acres with 2 log homes, shop, garage, gazebo, partially fenced, pond. $749.000 *River Property- CR 12- 5+ acres 28 miles up river, with 2 BR, 1 BA cabin, good well, fish pond. $295,000 *510 Meadow Lane -6.92 acres with 2,332 sq. ft. 2 story home, 3 BR , 2 ½ BA Private river setting, pond , hot tub, gazebo, Great horse property! $435,000 *4600 County Rd. 7- 4 BR, 2 BA home on 28 private acres, great well, views $299,000 REDUCED *2000 County Rd. 119 Forest Service cabin on Ute Creek, 1BR,1BA, $85,000 *710 Shaman Tr.- 3+ BR,4BA , Custom built 4,534 sq ft home on 5 acres, great views, garage. $448,000 *24530 County Rd. 8- A-frame cabin on small acreage, up-river, vacation home, views! $169,000 *1886 County Rd. 8- 6.87 acres with 2,017 ft. of River frontage, Updated, FURNISHED home, 3 BR, 3BA amazing views, private setting, 480 sq. ft. shop, great fishing. REDUCED TO $360,000 SALE PENDING *945 CR 14- 5 wooded acres 27 miles up river. Beautiful 5 BR, 3 BA log home, spring. Reduced to $499,000 *615 Shaman Trail- Home on 8.8 acres near schools. 3,654 sq ft + 3 car garage. $415,000 SHORT SALE! *40 Acres up South Fork- Lots of trees, water, 4 BR, 2 BA lodge, Nat. Forest access, HUNTING. $585,000. *13051 CR 8- 52 Acres, 14 miles up river, 2 living quarters buildings, garage, hunting. Reduced to $435,000. BUSINESS & INVESTMENT …
*109 Market St.-3+ lots on the corner of 1st. & Market. Great location. $350,000 *100 CR 15- 10 industrial acres, graveled & security fenced, on Hwy 13. Big metal shop. $620,000. Or Rent *Rifle, CO-9 vacant lots near City Hall & new theater, excellent investment opportunity. $1,800,000 *Rio Blanco Store- Great potential, ¾ acre on Hwy 13, 3,000 sq ft store, café, living quarters. $140,000. *Silt, CO- 15 Acre River Front Commercial- I-70 frontage road, just off of Silt exit, next to Holiday Inn Express. Excellent visibility & access. Utilities to boundary. Water rights. $1,800,000. Sale Pending *304 4th St. Commercial building on corner lot downtown, great office space, 4,437 sq. ft. $220,000 REDUCED! *265 6th St- 3,208 sq ft commercial building in downtown. Alley access. Some equipment. $50,000 REDUCED! RAW LAND AND HOMESITES ...
*NEW Ridge Estates- 2 to 9 acre lots. Community well, irrigation water to each site. Prices reduced, additional discount available. Prices starting from $75,600. 1 mile south of town. *Meadow Lane-33 acre hay meadow with 2,880 sq, ft, barn, horse stalls, tack room, irrigated land, year around spring, private setting, 4 miles west of Meeker. $255,000 *River Property-19.6 Acres 12 miles west. Irrigated hay, good home sites, river. $150,000. *Several nice building lots on Mimi Circle and Michael Circle priced between $22,500 and $25,000. *20 Acres, Strawberry Creek Minor Subdivision, Lot 3, $63,000 *Little Beaver Estates- Lot 4: 35 acres, fenced, good pond, loafing shed, great site. $85,000. *Little Beaver Estates Lot 5: 35 acres, good pond, pasture. Partially fenced. $83,000. *Little Beaver Estates- Two 35 acre lots bordering DOW hunting land. Lot 11- $95,000, Lot 12- $85,000 REDUCED *Little Beaver Estates 35 acre lot bordering Division of Wildlife public land, Lot 14. $100,000 *Lot 13 Cross L Estates- 5 irrigated acres, great location. Underground utilities are in. $100,000. *50 Acres 15 miles south of Meeker, west of Hwy 13. Great homesites and views. $70,000. REDUCED! *1187 Park Ave- 2 corner lots, zoned for multi-family, lots of trees. $65,000. REDUCED! *100 acres 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat Forest, covered with Aspens. $1,395,000.00.
For a color brochure on these properties, and information on others, stop by our office at 1130 Market Street Call Steve Wix, Andrea Thiessen, Carly Thomson and Barbara Clifton See property pictures and descriptions at: www.backcountryrealty.com
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.
AVAILABLE NOW! 2 BDR, 1 BA, water, sewer & trash paid. $550/month. Terms negotiable. (970)285-2334. HALANDRAS BUILDING office for rent, 7th Street frontage, own entry & bathroom, front door patron parking, includes utilities. (970)878-3394.
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STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. 2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, $475/month + deposit. Clean, quiet, new carpets. (970)878-5367 or (970)878-3736. SHOP SPACE for rent in Meeker, zoned industrial, one 2500 sq.ft., one 4000 sq.ft. Call Wade 878-0000. FURNISHED 1 BDR apartment, all utilities paid including WiFi & cable TV. (972) 342-6174. NICE, SMALL 1 BDR house for rent, washer and drier. $425/month. NS NP (970)379-9784.
FULLY FURNISHED, 2 BDR, 2 BA apartments, in unit W/D, utilities included. NS & NP. 14 month lease: $800 month with FIRST & LAST months FREE! $1500 deposit to move in. 6 month: $900/month, rent due at move-in. Month to month: $1400/month, rent due at move in. Western Exposures Realty (970)878-5877.
Rocky Mountain Storage & Rentals 5x10, 10x10 storage units available in town. 878-0085 or 878-3700. 12TH STREET APARTMENTS 2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included. Call (970)261-1441 or (970)8783739.
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1533 C.R. 13 – 77+/- acres irrigated, 4 bdrm house, outbuildings . . . . . .$799,000 439 Cross L Drive – 4 bdrm, 2 bath home on 4 acres, horse property . .$279,000 1343 Sage Ridge Road - Ranch w/ full basement, great lot . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,000 569 Larry Lane – beautiful 2+ bedroom home, corner lot, etc. . . . . . . . . .$189,000 560 5th Street –Great Rental Property with large metal shop . . . . . . . . . .$185,000 1368 Robert Street - 4 bdrms, 2 baths, quiet location, NEW PRICE . . . .$185,000 517 Park Avenue – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, great location . . . . . . . . . .$170,000 242 Park Ave. – large site, 2+ bdrm home, large shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150,000 Vacant Lot – 1280 Garfield, includes water tap. Make Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 1130 Market St. • PO Box 2107 Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-4715 • Fax 878-4780 Cell 970-390-2182
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VERY NICE, unfurnished 2 BDR apts. in Meeker; on-site laundry; large back yard ON THE RIVER. Rents from $525-$650. (plus Elec) w/6 or 12 mo. lease. Month-to-Month options also available. Storage units available for renters. NO PETS. HUD OK. 680 WATER ST.
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N 213 E. Rangely Ave 3 bedroom, 2 bath west portion of duplex, Shares a common wall, Built in 2008, 1145 SF, 2 car garage, thermal windows, Forced air heat, central air, all kitchen appliances, Upgraded cabinets in kitchen. $143,000 N 315 &317 N. Grand Ave. Duplex: Attractively renovated. Each unit has 1,200 SF. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, W/D hookup, carport for each side. Priced to Sell! $139,500 Excellent income property, both sides rented. N 208 E. Rio Blanco, Move in ready-fresh ext. paint, new flooring, wall covering and window treatments, 1782 sq. ft. mobile/modular on 39,208 sq. ft. lot, Come take a look at this one! $125,000. N 226 Dakota,1344 SF, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home, all kitchen appliances, 528 sq ft. $98,000 Under Contract N 1217 Sunridge Ave. Senergy Builders EnergyStar building and appliances, low-e windows, tankless water heater, superior insulation, central air and heat. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1425 Sq Ft, $175,000. SOLD! N 1247 Sunridge Ave. Senergy Builders EnergyStar building and appliances, low-e windows, tankless water heater, superior insulation, central air and heat. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1184 Sq. Ft. $158,500 Under Contract! N RIVER FRONTAGE County Rd 102, 60 acres with Water rights to include 2.5 csf to White River. $148,000 N 402 Lake St. Vacant Lot. Recent survey, soil samples, blue prints, ready to build. $27,500
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N 1342 Sage Ridge Road Beautiful home, spotless and ready to move into 3 Bed, 3 baths. $249,000 N 388 9th Street Great potential! corner of Park and 9th Street, two lots, currently a church, and set up as a Day Care facility, chain link fencing and playground equipment in back. $119,000 Reduced to $105,000 N 1188 County Rd 63: Unique property with secluded location, 5+ acres. 3 Bdrms 1 1/2 bath home, small pond, several outbuildings and 4 car carport. Good water, Beautiful landscaping with great exterior improvements. $170,000
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110 School St. Quaint Ranch Style Home 2+ Bedroom 1 Bath 980 sq ft Nice lot $85,000 625 Lake St. Cozy ranch-style home 2BD/1 bath built in 1960 new furnace & hot water heater $95,000 146 Foothill Dr. Cute Home 3Bd/2 Baths Built in 1956 Updated 1,118 sq ft $125,000 627 E. Rio Blanco Nicely updated split level home 3 bedroom 2 bath 1,562 total sq. ft. $129,900 739 Lake St Spacious bi-level home 3 bed/2 bath Built in 1950 1,800 sq ft $139,900 270 Middle St. Immaculate 4 Bed/2 Bath home with garage 1,562 sq. ft. Built in 1974 $164,500 7599 CR 2 Log Home 18.91 River front acreage 2,268 sq ft. 5 BD/1.75 Baths $220,000 104 W. Rangely Ave Stucco Ranch Home 3BD/2 Bath Built in 2010 1,778 sq ft $219,500 861 CR 101 Ranch style on 2.21 acres w/River Front 4 BD/3 Bath 2,128 sq ft 2003 $239,500 8858 CR 2 Down River Home 3 BD/3 Bath 1,960 sq ft, 6.83 acres garage & outbuildings $263,000 2847 Shale Dr. Country Living Ranch style on 2 acres 4 bd/ 2 Bath 2766 sq ft Built in 2007 $270,000 111 Foothill Dr. Investment Opportunity 6 Plex Built in 1981 $350,000 DINOSAUR
405 Triceratops Ter Manufactured Home 3 BD/2 Baths Built in 1947 $95,000 213 Ceratosaurus Cir Remodeled ranch style home 3BD/ 1 Bath 1,059 sq ft Built 1961$130,000 3865 HWY 40 102 Acres, 2 Beautiful homes, each 4 BD 3 BA. Let the 2nd Home pay your mortgage $430,000 COMMERCIAL ................................................................................................................................
303 W. Main Service building. garage space w/4 bays and office space. $350,000 402 W. Main Multi-Purpose Building 4.5 Acres Built in 1960 & remodeled in 2000 $2,500,000 LOTS/LAND ................................................................................................................................ 3 lots in Ridgeview Sub. Various Prices 202 W. Main St. Great corner location $35,000 Redwood Estates Approx 1/2 acre building lot $28,000 Lake St. 2 Lots, 10,000 sq. ft. total $28,000 2 Fantastic Lots La Mesa Sub $50,000 each College View 10 lots, +/- 4 acres near CNCC $150,000
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Black Friday: The start of holiday shopping is here stampede of people that were coming for the exclusive sales that were taking place. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving where it is the “start” of holiday shopping. Retail workers open up real early for sales lower than ever. Stores traditionally open around six am, but now stores open up as early as four or five am. The name Black Friday originated in Philadelphia, when it was described as the heavy traffic after Thanksgiving. Photo coutesy of http://blog.terapeak.com/2012/11/15/black-friday/
By Jasmine Ransom
On November 22, 2012 Black Friday opened up with workers bracing themselves for the
Black Friday was another triumph put down in the books.
Black Friday is supposed to be a time of shopping for the family and it is usually first-come-firstserve, so that is why people camp outside the store to make sure they are first in line. Shopping on
this day can go wrong. In Florida, two people were shot, fights broke out, and robberies occurred. This happened everywhere in the U.S and it consistently happens every year. The violence may be getting worse though because people will do anything to get what they want now-a-days. There is some good to this day. People are able to go and get Christmas presents for loved ones at such a low cost. At Wal-Mart, there were iPads on sale for 399 dollars, and it came with a gift card for 75 dollars, T.V.’s on sale for almost less than 100 dollars, and DVD players for less than 40 dollars. This is what you call a deal.
In today’s economy there are always businesses opening up and closing down. Most of these are small businesses that not a lot of people know about but others are rather large corporations such as Hostess. Hostess has been around since the late 1800’s according to hostessbrands.com, so it is weird to see them shut down now after so many years. The company was bound to shut down due to a worker strike that the company could not afford. Since the workers did not return back to work Hostess asked permission to close down the business and file bankrupt.
Hostess was recently in financial trouble anyway. According to msn.com Hostess has filed for bankruptcy twice since 2004. The company did not want to shut down but did not have the financial resources or workers to stay afloat. Also according to msn.com, “Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders.” No one knows who or if anyone will buy out hostess and only time will tell. Some Hostess goods that will soon be gone include: Ho-Hos, Ding-Dongs, and of course the infamous Twinkies. This does not mean that these delicious snacks
are gone forever. In the future somebody can buy out Hostess and start the company all over bringing back all the snacks. In fact, after this incident many people started posting “Twinkie recipes” on the internet to survive this Twinkie withdrawal. Aside from Twinkies and all the other snacks, Hostess also produces “Wonder Bread”, which is the next top selling item behind the Twinkie by Hostess. Although most individuals enjoyed these high calorie, fattening snacks some pose the idea that this isn’t such a bad thing. Some people agree that Hostess shutting down will help America’s obesity problem, but as many substitutes and other fattening
foods there are out there, there is a low chance of that happening. In the near future other companies will be making their own “Twinkies” because there is no one to compete with anymore. Twinkies are one of America’s most beloved snacks and have been since 1933 when it was invented. America is in mourning of Hostess’ great snacks, but will soon be caught up in other news that they will forget about it. Somebody will pay a lot of money to make the Twinkie label their own and before we know it Twinkies will be back on the market.
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By Megan Raymond Disneyland is one of the world’s most famous theme parks in the world. They are busy throughout the year, but especially at Christmas. Part of the reason for the parks being crowded is the sensational decorations that are present through the park. Each and every ride has their
own Christmas decorations and each is unique. There is a lot of detail that goes in to creating the Disney atmosphere. One thing that Disney does to decorate the park is they decorate The Haunted Mansion as though Jack Skellington, from The Nightmare Before Christmas, took over for the holiday. Inside, there
are Christmas decorations mixed with Halloween ones. For example, there is a giant pumpkin inside draped with tinsel. Throughout the ride, there are many decorations including wreaths, presents, and tinsel. Many of the other rides at Disneyland are decked out in Christmas garb too. Many of them
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• Astronomical Events • Alone over Thanksgiving • Men’s Basketball W/L ratio • Comic • Spotlight: Kehana Grayer • Basketball Gallery
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just add a few secret things to create the holiday atmosphere. One of the rides, Splash Mountain, places hats on some of the characters and they add a few small, random holiday objects to the rides. They add a mini Christmas tree in front of Brair Rabbit’s house. Disneyland puts up a tree in the center of the park, in front of the castle. The tree is the largest in the park and it is decorated like the stereotypical tree: tinsel, bulbs, ornaments, hundreds of lights, and a star on top. The tree is lit each night when the sun goes down and stays lit all night. Throughout the park, the scenery is decorated too. The lampposts have wreaths on them and they have lights all around the poles. The buildings are all decked out with lights and other decorations. They have tinsel and they have frosted glass windows to give the effect of snow and the cold weather
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outside. There is fake snow on the windowsills to simulate snow, although they get none in Los Angeles. The Disneyland Electrical Parade that goes on at night even has Christmas touches. There is a float with Christmas lights that are in the shape of iconic Christmas characters, such as Santa and Rudolf. Disneyland is a magical place anyway, but at Christmas, it is even more magical. It is magical because everything there is so perfect and every detail makes people feel like they are at home for the holidays, with the smell of gingerbread everywhere one goes.
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CHESTNUTS CHILDREN CHRISTMAS COOKIES DECEMBER FAMILY FOOD FRIENDS WINTER
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CNCC student’s holiday traditions By Holli Skyles Tradition is something that people around the world partake in to commemorate certain events or customs. Every culture has their own unique way of celebrating different events and Holidays. For example in the United States one of our biggest festivities is Christmas! The most common tradition for Christmas in the United States is to go out and trudge through the snow to find the perfect Christmas tree so you can take it home and decorate it with your loved ones. In
other countries such as France, the children will put their shoes by the fire place so Pere Noel will come and put candy and gifts in them. In Spain, they have a festival on the 8th of December to celebrate the conception of Christ. It is obvious that traditions differ from place to place. Not only do they differ from culture to culture but from home to home as well. When asked what is your favorite Christmas Tradition four students had this to say: Lindsey Spendlow said she enjoys
her own family tradition of “Making Christmas cookies, wrapping presents, and going shopping.” Stephanie Seewer said “My favorite tradition is when I get together with my whole family and we have a big breakfast then exchange gifts.” Darrian Smith said, “I hate Christmas.” Tommy Powers said, “I like seeing and hanging out with my family and playing games with them and I like all the food too.”
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Listen Lindsey: Leads, Lectures, Lends Listen Lindsey, I’m currently addicted to my new phone and all the apps that it has. Do you know of a way that I can put the phone down to get my work done? • iPhone 5 Lover
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By Lindsey Spendlow
Dear iPhone 5 lover, I too have an iPhone and love it! I think most people who have the phone have the same feelings. The one recommendation that I have that I could give you is to put your phone somewhere in your room and sit at your desk to do your homework. I know it sounds elementary but it seems to work for me. My roommate and I had
to put our phones away one night because we couldn’t seem to get our homework done. We laughed about it at first but in the end we were glad because we got the rest of the weekend to chill and not have homework. That is the best suggestion that I can give you! I hope it helps and you can put the phone down. Good luck with finals! Listen Lindsey, I’m starting to apply to schools for next year and I don’t know what I want to do with my life and my future. What should I do? • Anonymous
Don’t let Finals stress you out
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By Taryn Bessler Monday the 10 marks the day that all CNCC students have been dreading. Finals. “I never study for finals, I don’t need to because I already know and learned all of the information I am being tested on,” said freshman Nathan Simmons. “I never stress over finals.” However, most students are unlike Simmons. Finals mean sleepless nights, cram sessions, and loads of stress to the usual college student. Although it is relieving once you are done with finals and get to go home for winter break, getting through it can be tough. One thing students need to know is that cramming the night before the test is not going to work. Studying a little bit every night for the week or even two before break is your best bet, that way you are actually learning the material.
D.C. “Do not stay up late cramming for the test the next day because there is a good probability that the loss of sleep will erode your performance, and last-minute bits of information will not help much. There is some good news. If you sleep for an adequate period of time, then rehearsing or practicing your test material at bedtime will be very likely to improve your recall.” “I think the best way to study for finals is to study in a group because you can bounce ideas off each other,” said freshman Megan Raymond. “It also makes it less stressful.”
“My hardest final is going to be for chemistry so I have been studying Preparing for the Final for it for the past week,” said 1.Find out what your entire final freshman Holly Droskin. exam schedule is so that you’ll Another thing that is crucial for know how many finals you will getting good have on each grades on your day. final exams is “Remember that 2.Prepare a plenty of sleep. written schedule According for yourself to medicaladequate sleep indicating when newstoday.com you will study teenagers need for each test. will lead to nine hours of Leave some time sleep for their in your schedule brain to function for exercise and improved properly. relaxation, too. As mid-term 3.If the exams approach, professor offers memory” remember that a study guide, adequate sleep use it. will lead to 4.If the improved memory,” says Daniel professor offers a review session for S. Lewin, PhD, of the Children’s the exam, go to it. National Medical Center at the 5.If you study well in groups, form George Washington University a study group. School of Medicine in Washington,
Dear Anonymous, I had the same problem about a month ago; I was trying to decide what I wanted to do, where I wanted to go and if I wanted to play softball. I finally decided what I wanted to do and started applying to schools that offered what I wanted to study but also was the distance from home that I wanted, and that softball. With all of these being the options that I was looking for, it became easier for me to start applying to schools. The process takes a little while to hear back if you are applying to big universities, so just be patient! Good luck!
Have anything you want Lindsey to listen to? Email questions to her at lspendlow10@ gmail.com!
Kreig’s Kicks “Rants and Raves by me, Kreig.” By Kreig Kohl
to a homeless man, and they see that most others around them are Christmas is a special time of happy as well. year where everyone is happy This is what the season is about; regardless of belief, social status, or Giving to others to make not financial need. No one gets angry if just them happy but ourselves you’re an extremely happy person happy. That’s why for this edition and no one gets down on you for of Kreig’s Kicks I say go out and singing in public. For someone do something for someone. Go like me it’s to a local a wonderful neighborhood time of year and sing where I can be “People do what Christmas myself let go carols. of my troubles Volunteer at a makes them happy, and just lose local charity myself in the or if you can which in nost cases, Christmas give money to magic. a local charity. In fact I get is helping a charity No matter so lost in it what you do that I cannot or giving money to a just be sure seem to find that you do it anything that homeless man. ” with joy and makes me love in your angry during heart and a this time of smile on your year. There are face, and that way when someone no people who do anything that does something for you it will feel makes me red hot with anger and that much more special. there isn’t a single little thing that Remember the world can’t I can’t just shrug off and move on always be full of hatred and from. Everything falls into place anger, and honestly I would be as it should be and everyone does disappointed in not just myself what they have to and should do but the human race as a whole if it for the season. It’s the one time was. So go spread some Holliday that the phrase do right by yourself cheer and make it a special Holiday and the rest will be handled is seen Season for everyone as well as in motion. People do what makes yourself. them happy, which in most cases is helping a charity or giving money
Astronomical events in December 2012 best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons. December 13 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 08:42 UTC.
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Compiled by Alex Mackey December 3 - Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet
will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the
December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per hour at their peak. The peak of the shower
usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Gemini. This year the new moon will guarantee a dark sky for what should be an awesome show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a dark location. December 21 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 11:12 UTC. The South Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have
reached its southernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This is the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere. December 28 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 10:21 UTC. All information gathered from http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/ astronomy-calendar-current.html
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December 6, 2012
Thanksgiving loneliness in Rangely By Julie Harless The worst thing that can ever happen to someone is having to be stuck on campus for Thanksgiving Break with only a couple of other people. Not only is it really boring it makes you miss your family even more. In a way, it was pretty cool because even though you were there by yourself, you didn’t have a lot of people around you, you feel like you could be your own person and do what you want to do without other people worrying about what you are doing. One of
the great things that I love about Rangely is that people will take you into their home so you’re not spending Thanksgiving by yourself. Going away from home for school for the first time can be a great experience for you but it can also become painful. When you are already homesick the feeling knowing that you cannot go home for a holiday makes it even worse. One of the best things you can have is knowing that at least you are not alone; you are not the only person in your situation. Coming
from a huge city and moving to a town that is really tiny can have different effects on a person. The week before Thanksgiving Break I did not travel with my team so as the week started to end, everyone started leaving to go home for Thanksgiving Break. I had to stay here to wait for my team to get done traveling so we could go on our next travel. I ended up being in Rangely on campus with only a few people. It was a very big difference for me. Being away from home for the first time and
Student spotlight: Kehana Grayer
Photo by Ted Shonts
Kehana Grayer By Desiree Anderson Freshman, Kehana Grayer, is new to CNCC. Her passion for basketball brought her here. Getting a degree while playing basketball is all she could ask for. Besides basketball Kehana likes
to sing to her best friends with her amazing voice. She also likes to be a big goof ball, especially when we are on the road. She loves making people smile all the time. But what some people may not know about her is that she loves to EAT most of all. She may not have a lot of talents, but to her she says her talents are making people smile and making people laugh. Being a new student to the school she does say a lot of good things about CNCC. She likes CNCC because the classrooms are close and she does not have to walk too far. She also likes the atmosphere and the friendliness of the student and staff here at CNCC. As for the basketball team, she loves the girls and is really close with all of them. Kehana says, “The fun times we have when we are all together, and how supportive of each other, is what I like most about the team.” Next year she sees this team getting very far with the talent they have now and the new talent that is soon to come with the new freshman. This year is a big year for her she said. She says it is a big
year because she has to show her basketball coach what she can do and how good she can be. Being the athlete of the week is cool but the reason she is the athlete of the week is because she is a great defender. A tough player that also defends is hard to find because some players can get lazy, but not Kehana. She believes in order to get to the next level she has to work hard no matter what. Unfortunately a junior college is only two years and there is two more years to her eligibility. After this two years is over she said she wants to continue her dream of basketball at a four year school, but she does not know where she wants to attend yet. She does want a warm environment and beach wherever she goes next. Next year she will have a better idea of where that might be. For a freshman she is expanding as a player and student here at CNCC. She wants to get better and better as the year goes by. She looks forward to her time here at CNCC as we look forward to seeing her grow as well.
then knowing you could not go home for Thanksgiving was hard and to also know that I have not been home for about four months and still could not go home was a terrible feeling. Even though I was stuck in Rangely with only about five other people, I felt that it was okay because other people were in the same position as I was and that I was not alone. There was not much to do when you do not have a car and were stuck on campus. Being a student athlete this year, the freshman on the womens’
basketball team got to experience what it was like being away from their family for the first time on Thanksgiving. Even though we were with each other and did not have to feel alone, it still was tough not being able to go home and be with our families. Most of our team had their families come to Phoenix, Arizona where we were playing in our tournament over Thanksgiving Break.
Men’s Basketball win/lose chart Opponent
Score
W/L
Central Wyoming College
62-54
L
Northwest Kansas Technical
77-69
L
Tabor College JV
88-56
W
Western Wyoming Community
64-63
L
Gillette College
78-66
L
Little Big Horn College
76-66
W
Colorado Christian JV
74-53
W
Northwest College
71-70
W
Tohono O’odham Community
82-76
L
Photos by Monte Campbell
Above: Men’s basketball Ivan Sifuentes driving towards the basket. Left: Women’s basketball Kayla Bell goin’ in for a shot. Below: Jeremy Bolling and the CNCC Spirit Squad leading the kids’ competition during half time.
