Don’t you wish you could bottle this weather and save it for January or February when it’s -30? According to most of the weather prognosticators, this weekend will be the peak of the fall colors. A drive up the scenic byway (AKA County Rd. 8) ought to satisfy your craving[Read More…]
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Obituary: Sue Steele
Sue Steele Aug. 18, 1932~Sept. 17, 2010 Savannah Janette (Sue) Steele 78, passed away at 6 a.m. Sept. 17, 2010, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Grand Junction. Sue was first diagnosed with breast cancer in April 1999.
Lady Panthers take two, improve to 9-1
RANGELY I What a difference a day makes. The Lady Panthers played perhaps their best match of the season last Friday against Vail Mountain. The next day, against Plateau Valley, they didn’t play nearly as well. However, the outcomes were the same. Rangely won both matches in three games.
Meeker Youth Basketball has organized, starts play Oct. 12
MEEKER I The Youth Basketball Association (YBA) has been restructured and will be known as Meeker Youth Basketball (MYB) effective in October, announced ERBM Recreation and Park District Recreation Manager Nicole Dupire.
It was a kick…
A Meeker 10-to-13-year-old soccer team beat Rifle 4-0 last Saturday. “The whole team was amazing,” said coach Jeannette Shepherd. “We had one sub against their 12 subs. So, essentially, everyone played the entire game.”
Letter: Ballot measures would harm county
I have concerns with Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101 on the Nov. 2 ballot. Proponents state these proposals would help citizens control the size of government, but I see them negating the outcomes of our local elections and reducing local control.
Pair of county golfers hope to make game a career
Golf in northwest Colorado — at least for the season — will be coming to an end soon. But for two golfers from Rio Blanco County, the sport is more than a seasonal game. It will hopefully be a career.
Huffman Memorial
PALISADE I A celebration of life in memory of Wanda Huffman will be Sunday, Oct. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. at 555 36 Road in Palisade.
Obituary: Ethel Amanda Stout
Ethel Amanda Stout Jan. 31, 1920~Sept. 21, 2010 Ethel Amanda Stout passed on to her heavenly home in the early morning of Sept. 21, 2010. Ethel was born Jan. 31, 1920, to Ralph and Lena (Starnes) McDaniel in Fleming, Colo.
A friend remembers Bob, Odelle Buckles
MEEKER I I stop at the VFW to have a beer. I run into Mike Gould and over the laughter and music blaring from the juke box, he tells me sadly of Odelle Buckles’ memorial service. I missed it, working out of town lately so much.
Moffat County Cross Country Invitational:
Held Saturday, Sept. 25: Rangely results Boys William Scoggins 17:41 7th Justin Prosser 20:29 34th Blake Wanstedt 20:30 35th
Cowboys roll to another big win
Atoafa, Nieslanik have big games as Meeker defeats Fruita JV 50-19 MEEKER I Three Saturday games. Three wins. And not just wins, but dominating wins. Yes, Saturdays have been good to the Cowboys. Or, the Cowboys have been good on Saturdays. Really good.
