The Rangely Community Education Association (co-presidents Kathy Thorsby and Madelin Morrill) with the help of the Rangely Student Council (leaders Betty Lopez and Crandal Mergelman/co-presidents Mike Dillon and JC Chumacero)
Month: January 2010
Rangely wrestlers nip Grand Valley
RANGELY I Jeff LeBleu likes where his team is at. “We are peaking at the right time, I think,” said the Rangely wrestling coach. On the heels of winning its own tournament two weeks ago, the Panthers beat Grand Valley in a dual 39-37, though, “They were open in some[Read More…]
Letter: A challenge to join stockgrowers assoc.
The year 2010 is going to be the most important election of our lifetimes. Every person needs to become active to get the right people elected this year.
Letter: Local government took advantage of levy
When our property valuation by the county was received last year I wasn’t overly concerned that the value of our place was increased by 45 percent.
Letter: Small-town caring shines through again
Once again tragedy has struck this small town we call home. Seems like all we hear or pay attention to are the problems, arguments and disagreements that are the latest topics of conversation in the coffee shops and in the paper.
BMS girls win rematch
RBC I Meeker’s Barone Middle School eighth-graders beat rival Rangely last week for the second time in two weeks. The BMS A team won 54-21, while the B team scrimmaged Rangely. “The girls played well,” said Meeker coach Deb Henderson. “The girls are really starting to understand the system.” Rangely[Read More…]
Pioneers CEO resigns after board meeting
MEEKER I Not only is Pioneers Medical Center seeking two new doctors, it will be looking for a new CEO.
Letter: You get the Congress that you vote for
James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, 1877: “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.
Loose Ends: Monuments to things that matter
One can count the number of monuments in the White River Valley on one hand — unless the various and sundry bronzes honoring cultural traditions count. The two large blocks of granite honoring the soldiers and warriors at Milk Creek honors the memory of both groups.
4-H Club News: Beef Club
MEEKER | The first meeting of the 4-H Beef Club was held Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Lisa Walsh called the meeting to order. We elected officers: President is Morgan Neilson.
Rangely woman subject of IRS criminal inquiry
RANGELY I Sharon Briggs didn’t know who was pounding on her door the morning of Jan. 14. “I had no idea whatsoever,” said Briggs, whose house at 832 E. Main St. was searched by agents of the criminal investigation unit of the Internal Revenue Service.
4-H Club News: Sheep and Goat
MEEKER | The first Sheep and Goat 4-H Club meeting of the year was Jan. 5. To start off, Morgan Neilson called the meeting to order. Taylor Neilson gave last year’s treasurer’s report. Morgan called roll.