Carl Fredrick Sorensen passed away June 16, 2008, from complications of cancer. He was born April 27, 1922, the second child of Michael and Beatrice Sorensen.
Month: June 2008
Obituary: Ina M. Storey
Ina M. Storey Jan. 31, 1923 ~ June 14, 2008
Local students earn scholarships
RBC — Matthew Herrera of Rangely High School and Hope Merritt of Meeker High School both earned a 2008 EnCana High School Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement, strong commitment to the community and determination to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.
Donations help make new sign a reality
MEEKER — The new sign on the cemetery road was built by Gerald Oldland, with a lot of help from his cousin, Coe Uphoff.
Volunteers pop unexpectedly
MEEKER — When have you ever heard anyone claim there are just too many volunteers to use them all? Never before, but this year around town with the long winter holding off spring, a different kind of volunteer is brightening up people’s lives.
Byway committee continues efforts
MEEKER — The Scenic Byway committee continues to discuss ways to market the unique passageway between Meeker and Yampa. On June 4, the Flattops Historic and Scenic Byway committee met in the basement of town hall.
Local puppies impacted by contagious Parvovirus
RBC — Canine parvovirus has reared its ugly head again in Rio Blanco County.
Meeker Locals: June 19, 2008
MEEKER — Tomorrow, June 20, is the official start of summer, otherwise known as the summer solstice. Maybe now it will stop snowing. At least for a few weeks. We had reports of flurries as late as last Wednesday morning. What’s special about the summer solstice? It’s the longest day[Read More…]
Meeker Recreation Center News: June 19, 2008
‘Rock stars’ help prep for pow wow
MEEKER — More than 40 people — many of them children — showed up to remove rocks from the site of the Smoking River Pow Wow. And that made them stars.