RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Bolton Fencing and Construction. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Professional Touch. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Month: June 2010
Obituary: Mable Banta
Mable J. Banta, a longtime resident of Rangely, died peacefully at her home, The Oaks, in Fruita, on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Born in a rural area around Las Animas, Colo., on March 18, 1920, to William and Carrie Davis, the Davis family owned a cattle ranch. The family had[Read More…]
ALL-STATE BASKETBALL: Stacey Fitzgibbons, Patrick Phelan play in all-state games
RBC I Both ends of the county were well represented at last weekend’s all-state basketball games. Stacey Fitzgibbons, who was recently graduated from Meeker High School, and Patrick Phelan, who was graduated from Rangely Senior High, both participated in the all-state games.
Historical society quarterly meeting June 27
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will host a quarterly meeting of the membership at Kilowatt Korner Sunday June 27 at 1 p.m. The board will provide the main dish (pork loin) and drinks, members will bring side dishes and desserts.
Letter: Fishing is Fun Day was a success
The Colorado Division of Wildlife would like to thank its community sponsors for Fishing is Fun Day: Watt’s Ranch Market donated all of the groceries for the lunch, which was provided to all of the folks who attended the special fishing event. More than 100 people were served lunch.
Letter: Tea Party offers Constituion class
The Rangely Tea Party group suggests using “The 5,000 Year Leap” book for teaching the U.S. Constitution class in middle school to replace the history/social studies class. This class would be excellent in high school as well as CNCC.
BLM extends Jarvie Ranch Fest invitations
VERNAL, Utah I The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office invites the community to attend the Annual Jarvie Ranch Family Fest at the historical John Jarvie Ranch in Browns Park. The Jarvie Fest will be held on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Obituary: Mabel Ann Fazzi
Mabel Ann Fazzi Sept. 20, 1936~June 13, 2010 Mabel Ann Fazzi, 73, passed away June 13, 2010, at her residence in Silt. Ann was born Sept. 20, 1936, in Grand Junction, to John Rex and Mabel Bell (Dean) Robinson. She married Fred Fazzi on Jan. 15, 1957, in Las Vegas.
Defend the Constitution
Editor’s note: A pastor and Marine veteran, Zielinske delivered this speech at rallies of the Meeker and Rangely-Dinosaur Tea Party groups. He is pastor of the Meeker Assembly of God Church. Though most of the issues related to the Tea Party movement have to do with the unfortunate reality of[Read More…]
Quarterly oil and gas lease sale is Aug. 12
DENVER I The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Aug. 12 at the state office.
Letters: DAR thankful for Flag Day donations
On behalf of the Augusta Wallihan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, I appreciate all the contributions that were made when my grandson and I handed out free flags and flag etiquette pamphlets at the post office on Monday, Flag Day.
Letter: Baseball teams say thanks to sponsors
The Rangely High School and Rio Blanco Legion baseball teams would like to thank the following sponsors: Professional Touch, Silver Sage RV Park, Hog Excavating, Hood’s Welding, C and J Field Services, B and H Sports of Grand Junction, Gazelle Transportation, Los Tres Potrillos,
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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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