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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago
• Burke Brothers, who recently bought the Metz ranch on Piceance Creek, have brought in a fine bunch of cattle which they have turned loose on Piceance and the lower country.
• Barring unlooked-for contingencies, the Hon. H.H. Eddy, representative-elect from the Routt and Grand district, will be speaker of the next House session. Mr. Eddy has served eight years in the upper house of the Colorado Legislature and his long legislative experience qualifies him to fill the speaker’s chair acceptably.
• Tom McNeil, formerly in the employ of the L07 outfit, is in from Utah on a visit. Tom is now working for himself, having located on the Green River with a bunch of his own. Success to you, Tom.

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago
• Dick Sprod and Dean Dickman left Friday for Oakland, Calif., where they expect to resume their studies at the Polytechnic College. They were accompanied by Bill Valentine, Glen Hauck and Jack Legg, who plan to look around and visit relatives for a few weeks.
• Mr. and Mrs. Pat Murray and daughter were over from Kremmling last weekend, visiting home folks for a couple of days.
• Mrs. John McCormick was over from Rifle first of the week visiting her mother, Mrs. Al Strehlke, and other Meeker relatives and friends.
• Mrs. Mary Hossack returned home Tuesday evening accompanied by Mrs. Fred Hamilton, who has been in St. Joseph’s Hospital for several months. Mrs. Fred Hamilton is the last one of those injured in the train accident in September to return home. Mrs. Chas. Grove and Mrs. Roy Graham returned at Thanksgiving time.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago
• Lena Richardson went to Denver on the 22nd to visit her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt. They and other family members enjoyed a family Thanksgiving dinner with their granddaughters, Paula and Larry Smith. Lena returned home on Sunday the 27th.
• Helen Cox was the lucky winner of an afghan at the recent Fritzlan Resort party. Young Susan Dole drew the winning ticket. Congratulations, Helen!
• Robert and Darlene Ouellette and family were visited by Darlene’s mother, Mrs. Eidt of Vienna, W.V. Mrs. Eidt, who arrived shortly after Thanksgiving, returned home Tuesday.
• Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carden drove their son, Eddie Blare, to Salt Lake City on Sunday morning. Eddie is to undergo a battery of tests. Following his release, they will return him to his home in Craig.

Rangely Times — 50 years ago
• Mr. and Mrs. Lodeman Jones returned home Sunday from a visit with their daughter and family, the A. B. Smiths, of Rainbow Valley, Ariz. While there, they also attended the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix.
• Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Danielson entertained the following guests at Thanksgiving dinner: Mrs. Danielson’s niece, Miss Lynnette Jung of Glasglow, Mont., who is working on her masters degree at the University of Utah; their son, Mark, and a friend, Bud Jones, both attending CSU; and Mr. and Mrs. Lucio Peralta and children.
• Mr. Charles Hefley of Crystal Meadows was in town last Monday and visited his sister, Patricia Cooper. Mr. Hefley took home with him his wive’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Geoder. Mrs. Hefley drove them back home Wednesday. Mrs. Geoder reported seeing about 150 elk in one herd near Paonia.
• Mr. and Mrs. J. H. James and children were guests Thanksgiving weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bass. The Jameses are formerly from Rangely. They lived here two years, and in Red Wash, Utah, for two years. Then, last August, they were transferred to Casper, Wyo., where the family now makes its home.

Rangely Times — 40 years ago
• Phylis Franklin visited with Mrs. Robert Harris on Wednesday. Tea and homemade bread were served.
• Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mueller went to White River City last week. They stayed at the Jim Steele place to see after the stock and do chores while the Steeles went visiting to Riverton, Wyo.
• Maureen and Gary Corbin from Steamboat Springs visited with their parents, the Forest Crowns this past weekend. They were also guests in the Robert Coy home.
• Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hume are back home in Rangely now. Bill came the 18th. He had been in the armed services in Hawaii. Joyce came last Wednesday; she had been with her parents, the Stockmans.

Rangely Times — 30 years ago
• Roy and Julie Cramer wish to announce the birth of their son, Ross Ira. He was born Nov. 15, 1983. He weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Gene and Jeanne Roelfsema of Casper, Wyo. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Dorothy Cramer of Big Piney, Wyo. Ross’s grandfather is Ira W. Cramer, formerly of Rangely and now of Big Piney.
• The home of Denise Staley was the setting for Theta Zeta’s pledge and jewel pin ceremonies that were held on Nov. 28. Jean Kump welcomed LouDean Yardley, Phyllis Zadra and Lisa Sheridan with a lovely candlelight pledge ceremony, where they received their pledge pins. The new pledges also received a small token of welcome that was handmade by our Rush chairman, Lou Tolley.
• Seven Rangely wrestlers attended the Montrose Junior Varsity Tournament, and four placed in their weight class. Placing were Joel Matrisciano (119), first; Hank Allred (145), second; and Mike Inderlied (126), second; and Bryan Sisneros (Hwt), third. These wrestlers did a good job wrestling, but did not have much of a chance as a team with only seven wrestlers out of 12 weight classes.
• Starting the 1983-84 basketball season right was Coach Pat Burns’ girls’ team with two victories. The Panthers edged Class AA Meeker 50-49 at Meeker Friday night, then they followed up with a 60-29 win over Altamont, Utah.

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  • It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
  • Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
  • Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
  • Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
  • The winning teams and individuals for the 18th annual White River Community Association Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament are as follows. Individual top weight catch was Dave Metrovich and longest fish was Kevin Massey. First place team won by Rio Blanco Abstract: Erik Eckman, Adam Parrett, Dave Metrovich and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Second place team was Drake Consulting: Travis Kaiser, John Douglas, Tony Bartolomucci and Bob Brandeberry. Third place team Mr. Rogers and the Hood (accepted by Doug Rogers) Gary Rogers, Mark Beauchamp, Kyle Schutte and Rick Gunter. The white fish have been frozen and will be served at the annual White River Community Association fish fry fundraiser in June.
  • Cowboy Carson Klinzmann on the mound for Meeker at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction last Saturday. Meeker took on the 4A Rifle Bears, losing 11-1, and the Basalt Longhorns, losing 7-3. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
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Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line. The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale. Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch. See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
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Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
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The winning teams and individuals for the 18th annual White River Community Association Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament are as follows. Individual top weight catch was Dave Metrovich and longest fish was Kevin Massey. First place team won by Rio Blanco Abstract: Erik Eckman, Adam Parrett, Dave Metrovich and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Second place team was Drake Consulting: Travis Kaiser, John Douglas, Tony Bartolomucci and Bob Brandeberry. Third place team Mr. Rogers and the Hood (accepted by Doug Rogers) Gary Rogers, Mark Beauchamp, Kyle Schutte and Rick Gunter. The white fish have been frozen and will be served at the annual White River Community Association fish fry fundraiser in June.
The winning teams and individuals for the 18th annual White River Community Association Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament are as follows. Individual top weight catch was Dave Metrovich and longest fish was Kevin Massey. First place team won by Rio Blanco Abstract: Erik Eckman, Adam Parrett, Dave Metrovich and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Second place team was Drake Consulting: Travis Kaiser, John Douglas, Tony Bartolomucci and Bob Brandeberry. Third place team Mr. Rogers and the Hood (accepted by Doug Rogers) Gary Rogers, Mark Beauchamp, Kyle Schutte and Rick Gunter. The white fish have been frozen and will be served at the annual White River Community Association fish fry fundraiser in June.
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Cowboy Carson Klinzmann on the mound for Meeker at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction last Saturday. Meeker took on the 4A Rifle Bears, losing 11-1, and the Basalt Longhorns, losing 7-3. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
Cowboy Carson Klinzmann on the mound for Meeker at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction last Saturday. Meeker took on the 4A Rifle Bears, losing 11-1, and the Basalt Longhorns, losing 7-3. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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