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News Briefs: March 29, 2012

Horseshoe tournament
RANGELY | Horseshoe tournament at Elks Park in Rangely on April 1, beginning at noon. $20 per team, great prizes. To sign up contact 970-210-0772. Proceeds will benefit Jamie Brasfield. There will be inflatables for the kids.

Fairfield grant/scholarship apps due
MEEKER | The Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual trust grant application deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, April 2.  Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham at 438 E. Market St. Mailed applications must be received, not postmarked by April 2.  Application forms are available from Diane or any Fairfield committee member. Also, senior scholarship applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3.  They may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO  81641 or delivered to the front desk at First National of the Rockies. Again, mailed applications must be received, not postmarked, by Tuesday, April 3.

Landfill update
RBC | The RBC landfill coupon program is back for its third year. Residents should receive a coupon this week that waives the fees for one load of household waste and debris brought to the Wray Gulch Landfill. The back of the coupon details allowable waste and restrictions. If you don’t receive the mailing, the road and bridge department office staff will send you one. Call 970-878-9590.

Spring class still open
MEEKER | One late starting CNCC community education class is still open for registration. Social Networking Techniques begins April 3-24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 878-5227 to get on a class list. Registrations may be mailed to CNCC, P.O. Box 1542 or by email request to [email protected].

Photos needed for Old Timers
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (Old Timers) will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year on June 2 and is looking for pictures of the past presidents. If anyone has a picture of a past officer please call Connie Theos at 970-878-5369 or mail to 6909 CR 49, Meeker, Colo., 81641; or Kay Bivens at 970-878-4866 or mail 1157 Garfield St., Meeker, Colo., 81641. All pictures will be returned to their owners.

Veterans memorial fund
MEEKER | Contributions for the proposed County Veterans Memorial can be sent to: VFW POST 5843, Rio Blanco County Memorial Fund, Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St., Meeker, 81641.

Meeker arts council meeting April 2
MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church Annex at 8th and Park. For more information contact Gary and Laurie Zellers at 878-0554, or e-mail [email protected].

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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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It's that time again, another Thursday full of news! Make sure you grab your copy and stay up to date! 
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