The 2013 Coed Softball season, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, started Monday with seven teams registered, including the defending champions, Rangely True Value Hardware, and six teams from Meeker.
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Consolation champions…
The Rio Blanco American Legion baseball team finished the summer season as the consolation champions in the sixth annual Rio Blanco American Legion Rangely Invite tournament, winning three of four games Friday and Saturday.
Letter to the Editor: Meeker a welcoming town
Dear Editor: A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of doing a book signing at Wendll’s Wondrous Things, and it was an enlightening experience. Wendy and Bobby Gutierrez were exception
Udall seeks state, D.C. interns
RBC I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s regional offices throughout Colorado and his office in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates for the fall.
History of local churches topic of historical society event
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco Historical Society had an educational and entertaining quarterly meeting at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker June 30. The meeting was held in the hall named for Father Will Richards, in honor of guest speaker Andrew Cooley, who was in character as Father Richards.
Rangely ends baseball season as consolation champs
RANGELY I “A lot of surrounding towns don’t have baseball in the summer, so myself, Gary (Denny) and Wes (Torsell) want everyone who wants to, to be able to play ball,” said Paul Fortunato, who just finished coaching his seventh season of Rio Blanco American Legion baseball.
Cell phones sought for soldier calls
RANGELY I Each week, the Cell Phones for Soldiers program mails approximately 12,000 calling cards to veterans at home and soldiers overseas. Each card provides veterans and troops 2-1/2 hours of talk time with family and friends.
Letter to the Editor: Salute to Jon Wangnild
Dear Editor: On behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, we would like to thank all of the agencies, entities and community members who contributed so much to the funeral service and ceremony for wildlife officer Jon Wangnild, whom we tragically lost on June 27.
Meeker girl wins $1,000 Sheepdog Trial scholarship
MEEKER I Volunteers are the lifeblood of any vibrant community and an essential part of what led to Aubrey Walsh of Meeker being named the recipient of the 2013 Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship.
4-H Livestock Team ends successful season
RBC I The Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed in 11 contests in 2013, put three members on the Colorado State 4-H All-State Livestock Judging Teams and won at least one national trip to the Western National Round-Up FFA Livestock Judging contest in January.
Obituary: Paul Elder
Paul Elder, 55, was a man who lived life to the fullest. He was known for his generous spirit and his outgoing nature.
Letter to the Editor: Rethink uses for old elementary school
Dear Editor: I have recently returned home from what has become my annual visit to your fine town. I am a Colorado native (grew up in Denver) who now lives on the East Coast. But my family has generations-long ties to Rio Blanco and Moffat counties.
