Meeker, Rangely

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
~ The Thanksgiving day football game between the teams representing the Rio Blanco County high school and the Craig high school was won by the latter by a score of 6 to 5. Playing for Meeker: Chapin, Harp, Kincher, Clark, Harker, Rigby, Watson, Brown, Ball, Marshall, Bartlett and Tatro.
~ A change in the weather set in Saturday last, when 5 to 6 inches of snow fell. This was followed by a drop in the mercury. Monday night it was 15 below zero by the government thermometer at Baker’s.
~ “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t get into politics.”
~ The Rio Blanco County high school report for last month is as follows: Number of pupils enrolled, 48; average daily attendance, 47; number tardy, 3; per centum of attendance, 98; per centum of punctuality, 99. C.E. Patton, Principal.

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago
~ The Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet will be held on Friday at Stage Coach Inn three miles west of Meeker.
~ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilkey have moved to Meeker for the winter months after spending another summer at Adams Resort on Marvine Creek.
~ The people of South Park could not believe when their houses started to rock last week.
~ The Meeker junior and senior high school ski clubs made a trip to Aspen last Sunday where they spent the day skiing. Those making the trip were Larry Talkington, Lauri Steen, Larry Modlin, Lee Robinson, Danny Taylor, George Nay, Jeannie Winslett, Mary Ann and Sally Wilber, Dan Carpenter, Sally Watt, Gail Fehlman, Lorna Idol, David Romersberger, Walter Winkler, Scott Wigington, Jim Mobray and Roberta Kehrberger.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago
~ Range Call Committee spokesman Richard Jennings was in attendance at the town council meeting seeking financial guarantees to help secure big name entertainment during the Independence Day weekend.
~ Ricky and Melissa Kindall are the parents of a new baby boy born Nov. 23 in Pioneers Hospital. Young Trenton Alan Kindall weighed 3 pounds 15-1/2 ounces and was 16-1/2 inches in length.
~ Maureen Ellen Moodie is the new baby daughter born to Vaughn and Twyla Moodie on Nov. 26 at Pioneers Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 15-3/4 ounces at birth and measured 22 inches long.
~ In his 14th season now, MHS wrestling coach Bill Turner isn’t far away from retiring and there’s nothing better he’d like than to see his Cowboys win one more state title. The team is young in the lighter weights but are expected to field a strong squad in the middle and upper brackets.

Rangely Times — 45 years ago
~ Preparations for Rangely’s 1966 Christmas season got underway last week when the big Christmas tree was cut and put in place at the west end of Main Street by Bernard Hazlewood and his county crew.
~ A buck killed on Blue Mountain by Joel Hogan has scored an official 183 7/8 in Pope & Young records. This places the buck in fifth place in the all-time world records.
~ “Before you decide to retire, stay home for a week and watch the daytime television shows.”
~ 1966 Northwest League All-Stars: Jim Allred, tackle; Pete Miller, league outstanding back; Frank Cooksey, back: Dale Matrisciano, end; Craig Polley, tackle; Jay Rector, guard; Tom Suchar, center; Joe Turner, guard; Jim McPhail, back; Kent Oldham, back; David Adams, tackle; Stan Fullenwider, quarterback.
~ “All the doors can lock by themselves on our new ‘67 Ford LTD. And if one door’s not closed tight, a little light tells my father. Another light reminds him to fasten my seat belt. Daddy says he got the safest, strongest Ford ever built to hold me.”

Rangely Times — 35 years ago
~ The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce at its monthly luncheon meeting discussed “How to Kill Our Town.” The methods discussed are as follows: Attend no meetings of any kind. Criticize the way “they” are doing things. Remind others at all times of the cold winters and ruggedness required to live here. Complain about all governmental and civic groups. Keep convincing yourself that attendance at school programs, service clubs, concerts, ball games, exhibits and benefit programs is not important. Stay away from church, reassure yourself that all who attend are hypocrites by only attending Easter Sunday or Christmas Eve services. Purchase most of your requirements out of town. Remind others that your local newspaper is no good. Remember that all kids are delinquents, all businessmen are crooks, and that uncomplimentary remarks about the town are the order of the day. Above all, always be skeptical, cynical and negative.
~ Everyone is talking about the Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 19. Plans are in full swing with the Christmas fashion show at 3 p.m. Mrs. Francis Green, coordinator of the show, reports that Mr. S. Clothing, the Ladies Shoppe and Katherine’s Dress Shop will have many lovely garments modeled.

Rangely Times — 25 years ago
n Chief of Police Tony Lane advised that an attempted rape was reported behind the 7-Eleven store on Nov. 29. The victim was able to get away and the suspect was taken into custody.
n Fruitcake lovers, take heart! The Lions Club will be selling fruitcakes again this year at Bestway and 7-Eleven. Stick candy in different flavors will also be sold at both places.
n Rangely Middle School students of the month for October, Becky Simon, Mike Mullen, Baylen Berrett, MaryLou Allred.

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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.
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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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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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.
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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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