MEEKER I The Meeker Lions Club presented awards at its annual Christmas party in early December. Mark Rogers and Bill Jordan received awards for their outstanding service to the club and Ken Coffin was recognized as “Lion of the Year” for 2014.
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Shelter aid…
During the holidays, sometimes our pets are forgotten. But not this year, thanks to Tammy Dahle’s fundraiser projects to benefit the Rangely Animal Shelter, D-O-G Jewelry and “Star of Hope” ornaments. Dahle’s projects raised more than $200 for the shelter animals. Those still wanting to buy the jewelry or ornaments[Read More…]
NW Colorado gets on-the-job-training funds
RBC I Northwest Workforce Centers announced last week that plans are in place to ramp up outreach efforts to notify out-of-work job seekers and employers about on-the-job training, including in Rio Blanco County.
Middle school cagers end good year
RBC I Rangely held on to win third place against Meeker in the eighth grade “A” portion of the Middle School boys’ basketball District tournament held in Craig on Dec. 6.
Obituary: John James Caulfield
John James Caulfield was born March 14, 1953, on Portsmouth Naval Base in Kittery, Maine, to James John and Joyce Ann Caulfield. John was taken home to his Lord on Dec. 13, 2014, at the age of 61. John was graduated from Lincoln Academy in Maine in 1972. The same[Read More…]
FBLA raises March of Dimes funding
RANGELY I The month of November was Prematurity Awareness Month. Rangely High School’s FBLA chapter held a “No Shave November” competition to raise money for the March of Dimes.
Local CPW officer aids investigation
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Moffat County District Attorney’s Office have completed an investigation and prosecution of Craig resident Justin McCurdy, 28, for a variety of wildlife offenses. In an agreement with the DA’s office, McCurdy pleaded guilty to a count of illegal sale of wildlife, a[Read More…]
Retirement party for Nancy Amick and Jackie Brennan
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will have a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring as of Jan. 1, 2015, after several years of service. The party is open to the anyone who wishes[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Observations from recall committee
Dear Editor: With our apologies to all who have signed our Meeker School District recall petitions aimed at the school board leadership—the three longest serving members who are the board officers—we announce that we have not collected enough signatures for last week’s deadline.
Teaching children to remember the needy during holiday season
RBC I Knowing when to talk to your children about serious problems they may face sooner rather than later can be difficult for parents.
CNCC Craig campus names new vice president
RBC I Janell Oberlander from Rapid City, S.D., has officially accepted the position of CNCC Craig Campus vice president. She accepted the position when she spoke to CNCC President Russell George on Wednesday.
Still need health insurance?
RBC I The clock is ticking. For folks who do not get their health insurance through their employer, Dec. 15 was the deadline to enroll in a health plan to start Jan. 1.
