Golf in northwest Colorado — at least for the season — will be coming to an end soon. But for two golfers from Rio Blanco County, the sport is more than a seasonal game. It will hopefully be a career.
Month: October 2010
Huffman Memorial
PALISADE I A celebration of life in memory of Wanda Huffman will be Sunday, Oct. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. at 555 36 Road in Palisade.
Obituary: Ethel Amanda Stout
Ethel Amanda Stout Jan. 31, 1920~Sept. 21, 2010 Ethel Amanda Stout passed on to her heavenly home in the early morning of Sept. 21, 2010. Ethel was born Jan. 31, 1920, to Ralph and Lena (Starnes) McDaniel in Fleming, Colo.
A friend remembers Bob, Odelle Buckles
MEEKER I I stop at the VFW to have a beer. I run into Mike Gould and over the laughter and music blaring from the juke box, he tells me sadly of Odelle Buckles’ memorial service. I missed it, working out of town lately so much.
Moffat County Cross Country Invitational:
Held Saturday, Sept. 25: Rangely results Boys William Scoggins 17:41 7th Justin Prosser 20:29 34th Blake Wanstedt 20:30 35th
Cowboys roll to another big win
Atoafa, Nieslanik have big games as Meeker defeats Fruita JV 50-19 MEEKER I Three Saturday games. Three wins. And not just wins, but dominating wins. Yes, Saturdays have been good to the Cowboys. Or, the Cowboys have been good on Saturdays. Really good.
HOME OF: Duane & Libby Morton
MEEKER | Duane “Mort” and Libby Morton of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Mort is an 11-year resident and Libby has been here 36 years. The Mortons will be married 10 years next month.
Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 stresses safety
MEEKER I “Many homes in Meeker may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that are not working,” said Fire Chief Steve Allen of the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department.
Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds
AUGUST 2010 Seller: Terry Drake, Ron Johnson Buyer: Brian Wolgamott Description: Subdivision: Hildenbrandts Additions Re-subdiv of lots 1-12 Blk 10 298531 Lot: 1 Block: 10 100 W. Rangely Ave. Transaction Price: $177,000
RESULTS OF SCRUB SHIRT CLASSIC:
A 5k run/walk was held Saturday as part of the MVB Fall Festival: One mile fun walk 1st place — Tyler Tafoya 2nd place — James Tafoya 3rd place — JR Teague
Local government will feel state budget pain
RBC I Given the state’s budget woes, the trickle-down effect means local governing bodies won’t be spared taking financial hits. “It’s just pain across the board,” said Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, who represents Rio Blanco County.
Craft show at fairgrounds in November
MEEKER I A craft show will be held Friday, Nov. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the exhibit hall at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.