RANGELY I The Rangely Community Gardens finished its 2014 season by handing out more than 550 pumpkins to children and community members before Halloween. Since the Gardens’ inception in 2011, organizer Sharon Stewart has held fast to the idea of growing pumpkins for kids. Part of the reason was nostalgia.
Month: November 2014
Winning…
In October, Meeker’s Macy Collins, 14, traveled to the Ak-Sar-Ben livestock show in Omaha, Neb., where she showed three lambs and gave a speech on “Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed Beef.”
Letter to the Editor: Liberals have misplaced compassion
Dear Editor: Liberals (Democrats) claim to be compassionate empathizers dedicated to protecting the poor or otherwise disadvantaged.
Meeker FFA sales in full swing
MEEKER I FFA fruit and meat sales are in full swing for 2014, and now is the time to get your ripe fruit, homegrown meat products and other gourmet items in time for the holidays.
Halloween festivities in Meeker…
Royalty was in attendance Friday afternoon at the ERBM Rec Center-sponsored Halloween celebration in downtown Meeker, designed to offer the town’s children a chance to trick or treat in a safe environment. Royalty, animals, superheroes and monsters were out in numbers as several events entertained those of all ages from[Read More…]
Progress made on plans for new dam within county lines
RBC I For decades, residents of Rio Blanco County have heard rumors that a new dam is going in somewhere along the White River and soon there will be a new reservoir.
Auditions Monday for ‘Aladdin’
RANGELY I Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatere (MCT) production of “Aladdin” from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rangely Junior/Senior High School auditorium on Monday.
Rangely girl heads to D.C. for medical conference
RANGELY I Rebecca Gillard, a junior at Rangely High School in Rangely, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C. Nov. 14-16.
Dedication of Rangely memorial for all county veterans set for Tuesday
RANGELY I Hefley Park renovations are on schedule for a Veterans Day dedication Tuesday of Rangely’s “Sacrifice and Resolution” sculpture, Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan (WRBM) Executive Director Tim Webber said Monday.
CNCC Volleyball
The Colorado Northwest Community College Spartan volleyball team defeated the Adams State junior varsity in three games on Oct. 28.
MHS freshmen host barbecue
MEEKER I The freshman class at Meeker High School will host a fundraiser tailgate barbecue at 11 a.m. Saturday in the north parking lot of MHS.
Meeker football team wins playoff; Rye here Saturday
MEEKER I The Cowboys defeated the Ellicott Thunder Hawks 44-21 in the first round of the 1A Colorado state football playoffs on Saturday, advancing to the state quarterfinals, where they will host Rye in Starbuck Stadium Saturday at 1 p.m.