Friends and family members shaved their heads in a show of support for Toni Simmons — pictured in the front row, second from left — who lost her hair as a result of chemotherapy treatments she is undergoing for cancer.
Month: May 2009
Obituary: Loren Russ Hamilton
Russ Hamilton, 83, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Grand Junction.
Meeker Memorial Day program planned
Local veterans service organizations will present a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at the City Park bridge, followed by an additional ceremony at Highland Cemetery.
Rangely High School holds ’09 graduation
Members of Rangely High School’s senior class went through graduation ceremonies Sunday in the RHS gym. David Morton, pastor of First Baptist Church in Rangely, was Sunday’s commencement speaker. Graduating members of the class of 2009 include:
Flannery gets 90 days in jail
MEEKER — The former Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s volunteer treasurer — charged with using the organization’s funds for personal use — will spend 90 days in jail and was placed on probation for 10 years.
Former Rangely resident arrested in drug case
RANGELY — Another arrest was made last weekend in an ongoing drug case.
Classifieds: May 21, 2009 edition
Classifieds for the May 21, 2009 edition include:
Coverage may not be ‘positive,’ but it’s important
Based on letters to the editor, as well as notes I have received, there are some readers — responding to the newspaper’s coverage of Austin Stoner’s overdose and funeral service — who would have preferred space be devoted to more “positive” news.
Public meeting will seek input on wildlife issues
RANGELY — Colorado Wildlife Commissioner Roy McAnally will be holding a public meeting in Rangely to get input on wildlife issues.
Norell headed to national finals rodeo
MEEKER — Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, will send four students to represent the university at the 61st annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo., on June 14-20, including senior Cynda Norell of Meeker.
Youth cast and blast clinic set for May 30
MEEKER — The Colorado Division of Wildlife will be sponsoring a cast and blast event for youth ages 10-17 on Saturday, May 30.
Letter: Rangely P.O. collects 550 pounds of food
The Rangely Post Office thanks our many postal customers for giving to the National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive for the hungry on Saturday, May 9.