As a beautiful sun rose over the prairie on Easter morning, April 24, 2011, Donald Odell Rooks Sr. returned to his Heavenly Father after a short stay in a hospital in Omaha, Neb. He was 79.
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Moon Lake holds director nominating meetings
Grant J. Earl, General Manager/CEO of Moon Lake Electric, reported that the cooperative recently held two district nominating meetings to receive director candidate nominations for upcoming director elections.
New arrival: Marshall Alan Hensen
Aspen Steele would like to announce the arrival of her baby brother, Marshall Alan Henson.
Miller & Lansing: Rangely educators to retire
When the Rangely High School Class of 2011 graduates next month, two long-time Rangely educators will commence their retirement. Jeff Miller and Mary Lansing have been teachers or administrators for a combined 61 years.
Chamber recruiting new members
Your Rangely Chamber of Commerce is still working hard to promote business locally and throughout Western Colorado and Eastern Utah.
Community Gardens meets April 29
Rangely Community Gardens’ next meeting is April 29, 6:30 p.m. at the garden property.
Letter to the Editor: Family extends many thanks
Dear Editor: Elliott M. Burke (March 17, 1929 ~ April 10, 2011) The Elliott M. Burke family would like to thank White River Market for the funeral reception, Rangely sheriff’s and police departments as well as the Cherry Hills Village Police Department, the Rangely and Englewood Masons, the local veterans,[Read More…]
Turner Memorial features RBC wrestlers
The Rangely Panther wrestling team was in Meeker this past weekend. Twenty-five Panther wrestlers competed in the Casey Turner Memorial tournament and 18 placed in the top four. The team has shown signs of improvement each week.
Coal Ridge and Glenwood Invites
The RHS track team had its first overnight trip last weekend as they competed in both the Coal Ridge and Glenwood Springs Invitational meets.
CNCC hosts science and engineering fair April 8
The 10th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College Science and Engineering Fair was held on April 20. One hundred twenty students from neighboring schools attended this year’s fair. Students competed in different age brackets and the following categories: life science, physical science and engineering.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n J.V Houston expects his stock in next week. Mr. Houston will open up the handsomest store in town. This week he also located a fine ranch just above Frank Sheridan’s.
Striegel receives national recognition
Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation’s 2011 dinner and dance was held last Saturday on the Rangely Campus, where a special announcement was made by CNCC president Russell George.
