A memorial service for Herb Blagg, who died April 22, will be held Friday at the Meeker Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Twin Peaks Bible Camp would be appreciated in his name. Blagg, 81, was a longtime pharmacist in Meeker.
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Classifieds: May 6, 2010 edition
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Local, state candidates address Meeker Tea Party
Around 90 concerned citizens attended last Thursday’s Meeker Tea Party meeting with Sam Thiessen presiding. Pat Hughes, candidate for Rio Blanco County commissioner, and Bob McConnell, candidate for Congress, in the 3rd Congressional District, spoke and answered questions.
Players honored for accomplishments at end-of-season basketball banquet
MEEKER I The boys’ basketball team culminated its season April 18 at its annual banquet, hosted by the senior players’ parents. MHS coaches Neil Joy and Matt Dupire handed out junior varsity participation certificates to 11 younger members of the team who did not compete at the varsity level.
Letter: Robert Ormsbee Jr. can inspire youth
Upon reviewing this week’s paper, I was disappointed to see that the article and picture submitted to you by Robert last week was not yet in this one either. I can understand we didn’t get it in time for last weeks’ paper, however I’m not sure as to why it[Read More…]
Obituary: Herbert Bruce Blagg
Herbert Bruce Blagg, 81, of Morriston, Fla., died Apr. 22, 2010. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at Haven Hospice.
Barone track teams will host meet this Saturday
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School track team of 61 strong has been exciting to watch in their first two meets. There has been one record broken and two relays were within a second of the school record.
Letter: More “ifs” about our federal government
More questions of “if.” If your representative proposes a law, sells its value, convinces the majority and the young worker to pay for it and then votes for it, Is that democratic leadership?
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Busy B’s Blinds and Bernie and Annie Gantt. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Rangely Recreation Center. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
CodeRed to get test Friday
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office will test its emergency notification system, CodeRed, before 8 p.m. on Friday. The countywide system has been in place for almost a year and the communication center has been doing testing of the system and will test the full function of the[Read More…]
MHS art show starts next week
MEEKER I High school art students show off some of the work they have created in the annual Spring Art Show. This year’s show will be up at the Meeker Recreation Center, starting Tuesday and running through Thursday during regular business hours.
Panther boys take fourth; girls seventh at Vernal
RANGELY I The Panther track team went across the state line to compete against Utah teams in Vernal last Friday. The boys’ team placed fourth out of 10 teams with 40 points. The girls’ team placed seventh out of 10 teams with 30 points.
