RANGELY I “We had a pretty good weekend,” said Paul Fortunato, coach of the Rangely 15-18 baseball team team, about his team’s performance in the Green River tournament held last weekend in Wyoming. The Rangely team won three of five games and finished third in a field of 10 teams.
Month: June 2012
Tourney time…
Baseball teams in the 11-12 Recreation League from Meeker, Rangely, Craig and Baggs, Wyo., will start their tournament in Meeker tonight with Rangely playing Baggs and both Meeker teams playing against each other starting at 7:30 at Paintbrush Park. The tournament for Meeker and Rangely 8-10 teams will be played[Read More…]
Annual tourney fields 65
MEEKER I The 28th annual White River Electric golf tournament was held Friday, June 15 with 65 players from around the state participating in the fund-raising event for the Meeker High School athletic department. All three places in the 18-hole scramble format were won by a combination of local and[Read More…]
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
Meeker’s 13-15 girls fast pitch softball team, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will be looking for their first win in their third game of the early season.
Meeker girls’ 10-12 fast-pitch softball team
Meeker’s 10-12 girls’ fast pitch softball team is currently 10-0, including two wins against Eagle Tuesday night.
Meeker HPP members recognized
MEEKER I After announcing they are retiring from their positions this year, two long-serving members of the White River Habitat Partnership Program were recognized for their volunteer service and dedication to the program at a brief ceremony in Meeker last week. Nineteen-year member Greg Glasgow, 62, of Meeker, and 10-year[Read More…]
MLEA well attended
RANGELY I Close to 1,500 people turned out June 7 for Moon Lake Electric Association’s annual members meeting. The event was held for the first time in its new headquarters operations building located at 800 West Hwy. 40 in Roosevelt, Utah.
A flock of flamingos have landed in Rangely area
RANGELY I The high winds at times helped their flight path but sometimes hindered their goal. A flock, or colony, of about 50 pink flamingos arrived in Rangely earlier this week. They chose Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Rangely campus as their initial landing site.
“Lighting the Future to Preserve our Past”
MEEKER I Visitors to the White River Museum will notice the temporary relocation of the main entrance to the east side of the museum while the first phase of the new lighting renovation project commences. The museum remains open and welcomes visitors.
Lucky girl …
Kathy Kracht was walking her dog with her 6-year-old niece Natalie, the daughter of Mike and Annie Kracht, when Natalie found a four-leaf clover. Natalie told her aunt, “I knew I would find one someday.” courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The sun was shining on the tent and the band “Beloved Invaders” last Friday for the first concert of the ERBM Recreation and Park District “Summer Entertainment Series,” held on the courthouse lawn. More than 300 people enjoyed the music, sunshine and founder’s rock.
Claus for a good cause
MEEKER I Gerald and Twila Morris sacrificed their time and energy for the “Claus” once again last Saturday in Denver, sweltering in the heat as Santa and Mrs. Claus. They were asked to participate by a member of the organization in charge of acquiring the Capitol Christmas Tree this year.[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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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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