René Harden photos
Month: November 2017
Editor’s Column: Random thoughts this week
I should know better. Whenever I find myself falling into a cranky, judgmental, critical mindset about other people’s mistakes or bad attitudes I should know I am in imminent danger of making grave errors myself. Sometimes I catch myself in time, sometimes I don’t. The last two weeks were a[Read More…]
Death Notice: Nicholas Cole Lancaster
A memorial service for Nicholas Cole Lancaster will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at the Rangely High School gymnasium at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Dinosaur Cemetery for the family and close friends. An obituary will follow in next week’s paper.
Rangely 8th grade basketball drops two to Meeker, Steamboat
RANGELY | Last weekend the Rangely eighth grade boys’ basketball team played against Steamboat and Meeker. Rangely had a few guys missing due to family obligations and injury. “We were a bit off of our game against Meeker and lost 13-26. We were no match for Steamboat in the second[Read More…]
Cowboys start playoffs undefeated once again
MEEKER | For the second year in a row, the Meeker Cowboys enter the 1A Colorado State Football Championship playoffs undefeated in their quest to win the community’s first-ever state football title after finishing as a runner-up last year. The Cowboys pounded the Olathe Pirates 52-21 in the final game[Read More…]
Rangely Panther volleyball take second at district tournament
RANGELY | Rangely volleyball traveled to Parachute for the district tournament last Friday and Saturday. Rangely went into the tournament as the No. 1 seed. On Friday, Rangely played Hayden in their first pool play match up. Rangely played great and defeated Hayden in three sets: 25-16, 25-12 and 25-20.[Read More…]
Trick-or-Treat…
These miniature versions of Beetlejuice and Lydia didn’t win the costume contest at Pumpkins, Eats ‘N Treats, but they still got a lot of attention from the crowd because they were just so cute. As always, the annual gathering, hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District,[Read More…]
Craft and Gift Show this weekend
MEEKER | The annual Meeker craft and gift show will be held at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday. Show times are 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Ladies Social Club of Meeker. Dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday[Read More…]
Parenting classes start Nov. 7 in Meeker
MEEKER | Connections 4 Kids is hosting a six session series that will provide information to families on how to promote social-emotional development, understand problem behavior and how to address challenging behavior in young children. Dinner is provided at each class and child care is available with two days prior[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 2, 2017
– Free Movie Matinee Monday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Adults 18-plus are invited to watch “Ghostbusters.” Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (207 S.[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 2, 2017
Ads for 11/2/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE November 2017 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call- in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 11/2 ~ Bus in town[Read More…]
Death Notice: June Striegel
Funeral services for June Striegel will be held on Friday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Rangely. Graveside service to follow. A full obituary will be included next week’s paper.