White River Electric Association was the first to donate to the Veterans Memorial fund earlier this year and the donation was made in honor of its general manager Dick Welle (left), a United States Navy veteran.
Author: Bobby Gutierrez
Fall colors …
The fall colors are spectacular in the area. This photo was taken on a driving loop starting in Meeker on the Flattops Scenic Byway, via Trappers Lake, over Ripple Creek Pass and connecting to Highway 13 at Hamilton.
Panthers lose on the road
RANGELY I The game was close and the lead changed each quarter but at the end of the fourth, the West Grand Mustangs defended their home field, earning a 42-35 victory over the Rangely Panthers.
RHS wins on road, lose at home
RANGELY I The lady Panther volleyball team went on the road last Friday and won a match in Kremmling, then returned home and lost their first league match of the season to Meeker the following day. Rangely will go on the road again this week, first to Paonia Friday, then[Read More…]
Washington artist is two-time winner of art contest
MEEKER I Debbie Hughbanks of Loon Lake, Wash., won the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials art contest for a second time. Hughbanks was unable to attend the art reception but MCSCT art contest director Mary Francis and MCSCT director Maym Cunningham displayed her piece “Taking Control” in her absence.
RHS Homecoming parade marshals
Kurt and Vicki Douglas were the Grand Marshals for the 2012 Homecoming parade and Angie Fortunato and Clay Allred served as crown bearers for the annual event.
90th birthday …
Lee Watson pictured with his youngest daughter on his lap, next to his wife Eva Dean holding one of their great granddaughters, celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by all all children and most of their grand and great grandchildren last weekend. The Watsons will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary Oct.[Read More…]
Panthers receive new scoreboard
RANGELY I A new scoreboard was installed and dedicated last week at the 2012 homecoming game against the Nucla Mustangs. The Panthers lit up the new scoreboard, scoring 61 points, while only allowing the Mustangs 6.
Barlau wins O.F.I.C. tourney
MEEKER I Mark Barlau of Glenwood Springs defended his title as champion of the Old Farts In Carts (O.F.I.C.) tournament played last Saturday at the Meeker Golf Course. The field of 27 golfers, split into two flights, featured more than 20 from out of town.
Crafty …
Members of the local P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) gathered at the annual quilt show held at the old elementary school during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials.
Barone Middle School football team
The Barone Middle School football teams opened the season in Starbuck Stadium last Saturday against Rangely and won both the seventh- and eighth-grade games but lost two games to Craig last Saturday.
Rangely volleyball team wins at home vs. Soroco
RANGELY I The Rangely High School volleyball team remained undefeated in league games after winning its homecoming match against Soroco Friday last and beating Vail Christian the following day.
