Dear Editor: Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for Meeker families to host high school exchange students from all over the world this August.
Month: July 2011
Letter to the Editor: Girl Scouts say thanks
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our trip to South Dakota possible: Napa, Giovanni’s, Professional Touch, Urie Trucking, Dan and Same Bartling, Sweetbriar, Rangely District Hospital and Mr. Mark.
Letter to the Editor: “Green Machine” destroying economy?
Dear Editor: An Englishman, Lord Christopher Monckton, tells us, “The Green Machine – the extreme environmentalist political lobby – is destroying your American economy right before our eyes.”
Meeker Rockies win title
MEEKER I As the last Professional Painting batter struck out in the top of the fifth inning Wednesday at Woodbury Sports Complex, the Meeker I players put their hands in the air to celebrate a perfect 11-0 season.
Bids sought for pasture facilities for wild horses
RBC I As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for new long-term pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment.
Obituary: Glenda F. Wenschhof, Feb. 2, 1949~July 9, 2011
Glenda F. Wenschhof of Meeker died Saturday, July 9, 2011, at her ranch home near Meeker following a lengthy illness. She was 62.
Pre-fair results
Market Swine: Overall Grand Champion-Brittany Babineaux
New addition: Kassidy Jean Sanford
RANGELY | Ashley and Michael Sanford of Rangely are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl Kassidy Jean Sanford.
Foot care clinic July 26
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly foot care clinic Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at The Pines.
Pilot views environment from above
RBC I Local pilot David Cole is a “frequent flyer” for LightHawk, a nonprofit group that seeks to “champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight.” Cole recently piloted flights over portions of the Panama Canal watershed to photo-map the effects of tropical storms and landslides in the region.
Social Security benefit workshop July 26
RBC I David Nelson, benefits planner, will be at the Independent Life Center in Craig ( 483 Yampa Ave.) Tuesday, July 26 for private appointments beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing through the evening if necessary.
Meeker Chamber update
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce three new members this month: Black Mountain Glass in Craig, Clark’s Big Burger and Scentsy salesperson Jackie Pozorski. Check out our website for more information on these businesses.