RANGELY I The Lady Panthers don’t rattle easily. “We’ve been down a couple three or four times and found a way to come back,” said Rangely volleyball coach Jimmie Mergelman. That’s what experience can do for you.
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Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is attorney Joe Fennessy. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Hayes Petroleum. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Letter: Rangely schools ask: ‘Is this my vision?’
Three propositions on the ballot this November place a very fundamental public policy question squarely before voters. Are reductions in taxes and fees that put a few more dollars in taxpayers’ pockets of more value than what those tax dollars will buy? Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101 are very[Read More…]
Anna Banana Memorial Wildcat Invitational:
Held Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fruita: Rangely results Boys varsity William Scoggins 19th 17:27
‘Senior Splash’ gives older folks chance to use Meeker Rec pool
MEEKER I The pool at the Meeker Recreation Center isn’t popular just with kids. Adults enjoy it, too. “A lot of people think of the swimming pool as being full of kids,” said Layne Pearce, an aquatic fitness instructor and personal trainer on the recreation center staff. “There are very[Read More…]
Stockgrowers meet next week at CNCC
RBC I The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Weiss Center Conference Room on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus.
Letter: Meeker school board against anti-tax votes
This year’s general election has three measures on its ballot that warrant discussion. It’s critical that the public understand the implications of the proposed Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101 before they vote on them.
Letter: Thanks to Officer Mike Washburn
As an EMT and a citizen of Meeker, I would like to send a special “thank you” to Mike Washburn for all the times he goes above and beyond the call of duty. When Mike is on duty and available, he always answers an EMS/fire page with the stopping of[Read More…]
The Commish
Commissioner-elect Bolton ‘trying to get a handle on things’ MEEKER I Shawn Bolton won’t be sworn in as Rio Blanco County’s newest commissioner until January. But even when he officially takes office, he’ll still be a businessman at heart. “I’m not a politician,” Bolton said “I’m a businessman.”
Groundbreaking Monday for 4-H building
RBC I A groundbreaking ceremony for a new 4-H multi-purpose building at the fairgrounds will be held at noon Monday. To RSVP, call the 4-H Extension office at 878-9490.
Letter: Balloga family says thanks for support
Cindy and I have been awed at the number of people who have voiced their worries and prayers regarding our Marine’s safety while he was in Iraq. We have been touched at the number of people who have stopped him on the street, shaken his hand and thanked him for[Read More…]
Harman takes over at PMC
MEEKER I Given that his father was a doctor and his mother a nurse, it’s not surprising Ken Harman went into the medical field. But he didn’t exactly follow in his parents’ footsteps.
