The ribbon cutting at the Rangely Junior/Senior High commemorated the remodeling work done at the school, part of a $15 million bond project.
Month: October 2009
Clymer invention sells
GRAND JUNCTION I Joy Clymer finally received a check Oct. 15, after five years of commitment and hard work, from the company now selling her idea for a party tray that neatly carries deviled eggs. Clymer received her royalty check from George Davison, owner of Davison, a company that takes patents[Read More…]
Mullen honored with statue on Rangely Library grounds
RANGELY I Local artist Wendy Roberts said it was only fitting to memorialize longtime superintendent Robert Mullen in this way. “He loved learning. He loved teaching. He loved books. And he loved his family,” Roberts said.
Obituary: Justin Joseph Neumeier
Justin J. Neumeier of Meeker passed away unexpectedly at home following surgery. Justin was an avid golfer, aviator, Mason and family man. He loved to travel in his motorhome. Married to Anneliese on Jan. 10, 1958.
Obituary: Frances E. Woolley
Lifelong Meeker resident Frances E. Woolley, 80, died Oct. 19, 2009, at Pioneers Medical Center. Frances Estel Woolley was born Aug. 29, 1929, in Meeker, the daughter of Raymond and Estel (Aicher) Woolley. She attended Meeker schools and was graduated from Rio Blanco County High School.
Obituary: Eldon L. Jones
Eldon L. “Skeeter” Jones, 56, of Cheyenne, Wyo., departed this life Oct. 9 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on June 25, 1953. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1979 and worked in the oil fields in[Read More…]
Obituary: Thomas Allen Sr.
Well-known Meeker and Grand Junction resident Thomas E. Allen, Sr., 87, died Oct. 23, 2009, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Grand Junction.
Parks hearing is Dec. 18
RANGELY I A preliminary hearing for John Parks has been set for Dec. 18. Parks was arrested in May in Rangely and charged with retaliation against a witness and menacing. He was arrested again in July for violating a restraining order in the case. Parks appeared briefly Friday in district[Read More…]
Board candidates make views known
RBC I Editor’s note: Candidates in the Nov. 3 election for positions on the Meeker and Rangely school boards were asked to respond to general questions about their qualifications and why they are running for office. The responses that were received appear in alphabetical order, first for Meeker, then for[Read More…]
Meeker considers levy decrease, taxes still up
MEEKER I At the Oct. 20 regular board meeting, Town Administrator Sharon Day asked Meeker’s Board of Trustees to consider a temporary mill levy decrease for next year. Due to increased property tax valuations, the town expects an increase of $66,000 in property taxes next year. “It’s probably insignificant for[Read More…]
Holcomb resigns Rangely School Board position
RANGELY I There will be three vacancies on the Rangely School Board now, instead of two. Teri Holcomb submitted her resignation last week for health reasons, leaving three openings on the board. Incumbent Adair Norman as well as challengers Connie Mick and Rebecca Rector are on the ballot for the[Read More…]
Home of: Jake Welle
MEEKER | Meeker native Jake Welle is this week’s “home of” honoree. Jake celebrates his milestone 30th birthday today. Abby Sizemore is Jake’s bride of seven years. Both Jake’s and Abby’s parents live in Meeker. Jake’s parents are Dick and Cindy Welle. Abby’s parents are Mike and Kathy Sizemore.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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