We’re not sure why the “big” news stories so often occur on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings. Perhaps it’s some ancient curse on newspaper reporters. Whatever the case, it’s almost as interesting to read the actual facts as it is to compare all the zany variations that show up on[Read More…]
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New Arrival: Braddock David Wood
David and Brenda Brenton Wood from San Diego, Calif., wish to announce the birth of their baby boy, Braddock David Wood,
Earth Day promotes awareness of environment
RBC I Twenty years ago, while I was teaching at Providence College, the college president asked me to organize activities for Earth Day. Hoping to generate enthusiasm for our events, I invited Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day, to be our keynote speaker. I knew he would be[Read More…]
9Health Fair
More than 1,000 Rio Blanco County residents attended 9Health Fairs in Meeker or Rangely last Saturday, which were again a success because of the help of many volunteers and service organizations.
Letters to the Editor: April 19, 2012
Thank you Dear Editor: When you read the “thank yous” in the paper you really can’t understand the true depth of it until it happens to you.
Home of: Kurt and Jackie Pozorski
MEEKER | This week’s “home of” honorees are Kurt and Jackie Pozorski of Meeker. The Pozorskis moved to Meeker in September 2007.
Community is key to success
RANGELY I As gardeners nurse seedlings in anticipation of the Rangely Community Gardens’ second planting season, community support for the project is growing, too.
Good citizen …
Meeker citizen Tom George was recognized by Meeker chief of police Bob Hervey of the police department and Meeker’s Board of Trustees including Mayor Mandi Ethridge for his actions to help locate and apprehend the alleged suspect charged in the robbery of Mountain Valley Bank.
Classifieds: April 19, 2012
Ads for 04/19/12 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. SAFEHOUSE[Read More…]
Hairspray!
MEEKER I With plenty of 1960s-style dance music and “downtown” rhythm and blues, the Meeker High School Drama Club and International Thespian Society Troupe 1284 rendition of the popular Broadway musical “Hairspray” promises to provide great entertainment this weekend.
News Briefs: April 19, 2012
After Birth Ball Saturday MEEKER | Tickets are on sale for the 2012 After Birth Ball.
Clarification
RANGELY I The golf benefit fundraiser for Roebi Hodges on Friday, April 20 is sponsored by the staff at Parkview Elementary, the Rangely School District and hosted by Cedar Ridges Golf Course. The event is benefit golf game with prizes for participants who make the best shots at each hole.[Read More…]
