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Obituary: Robert Dean “Bob” Brubaker
Robert Dean “Bob” Brubaker, 88, died at HopeWest hospice in Grand Junction, Colo., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014.
Obituary: Glen Glasgow
Lifelong Meeker resident Glen I. Glasgow, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, after a brief illness. He resided in the Walbridge Memorial Wing at Pioneers Medical Center.
Museum, RBCHS invited to join event
MEEKER I “Good history is best told by more than one voice,” states the Museum of Western Colorado (MWC). In that spirit, the MWC staff invited history institutions from around the Western Slope to help tell the story of our heritage.
MHS boys earn three wins
MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team finished the week with three big wins. The Cowboys began their streak Tuesday night against Rangely, beating the Panthers 65-52 behind a balanced scoring attack led by senior Jeremy Musgrave with 20 points.
Obituary: Ronald Glen Kettle
Ronald Glen Kettle, 68, passed away Jan. 10, 2014, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. He was born in Montrose, Colo. on Aug. 10, 1945, to Jesse Glen Kettle and Margaret (Penko) Kettle.
Panthers find success at home tournament
RANGELY I More than 150 wrestlers from 13 schools competed in the inaugural Vern Rose Memorial wrestling tournament in Rangely on Saturday, and all six varsity Panthers advanced to the championship round. “The tournament was a success,” Rangely head coach Jeff Heinle said.
Ruling: Vounteer firefighters not employees
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet recently welcomed news from the Treasury Department that it will issue proposed regulations along with the Internal Revenue Service that clarifies how volunteer firefighters and first responders are defined in the new health care law.
Rector Science Building Tour
On Friday, Rangely Mayor Frank Huitt, left, accompanies Colorado Northwest Community College President Russell George as he gives an update and tour of the renovation and expansion of the Rector Science Building on the Rangely campus.
Rangely Panthers beat West Grand
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team defeated the West Grand Mustangs from Kremmling 53-49 at home Friday, and, this Friday, the Panthers will host Plateau Valley then travel to Debeque on Saturday.
Letter to the Editor: Artist helps Rangely Animal Shelter
Dear Editor: Local Rangely artist and avid animal lover Tammy Dahle has decided to combine her need to create and her love of dogs to do something to help raise money for the new animal shelter that is in the process of becoming a reality in Rangely. Although the staff[Read More…]
Clues to repelling deer from your trees, shrubs
RBC I Driving to work I marvel at the number of deer inside the Meeker town limits, which is largely due to their safety and the readily available food supply. Deer are browsers, meaning they walk by and nibble at a plant. If they like the taste they can nibble[Read More…]
