Hyrum Mark Byers, son of Mark and Beverly Byers of Rangely, left on May 26 to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anaheim, Calif.
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Police Blotter: June 11-17
Law enforcement activity for June 11-17, 2010, included:
Loose Ends: This is not what everyone remembers
“How do you re-enact a battle that no one won?” Roland McCook asked Meeker community members when the Ute historian and preservationist spoke at a luncheon a few years ago.
Utah man killed, one injured in wreck
RBC I One man was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash June 10 in rural Rio Blanco County, about 20 miles east of Rangely. The victim, Brian Dick, 22, from Vernal, Utah, was a passenger in the Chevrolet pickup.
Letter: Elimination of DOE would save money
In her recent column, Lt. Gov. O’Brien attempted to justify the U.S. Department of Education. I wasn’t convinced. As a state official, Ms. O’Brien should be objecting to the powers taken by the feds from state prerogatives. Sticking to the Constitution is an even more compelling reason.
Lightning Awareness Week to be observed
RBC I The 2010 National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 20-26. In Colorado, that also includes Wildfire Awareness during the Lightning Safety Week.
Boren~Clark engagement
MEEKER | Dewain Dale Boren and Tanya Sarah Clark and their children announce the couple’s engagement and forthcoming marriage to be held June 26 in Meeker. They will make their home in Vernal, Utah.
Obituary: Robert Brent Page
Robert Brent Page Aug. 5, 1946~June 10, 2010 Robert, age 63, passed away June 10 from a prolonged battle with cancer. Bob, as everyone called him, lived most of his life in Dinosaur. He worked 36 years for the National Park Service. As a young man he could be found[Read More…]
Moyer to travel to Germany with 4-H Youth Exchange
Kelly Moyer, a 2006 Meeker High School graduate and a recent graduate of Colorado State University, will travel to Germany for six months with the International 4-H Youth Exchange.
Letter: Sponsors donated prizes for derby
The annual Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby was held June 5. The event is sponsored by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. This year’s event was attended by 48 participants: 25 in the 0-8 year group, eight in the 9-12 year group, one in the[Read More…]
Letter: Cloward family says thank you for care
The family of Boyd Cloward would like to thank the doctors, nurses, nurses aides and everyone else involved in the care and well being of our brother.
Chamber names member of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Bolton Fencing and Construction. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Professional Touch. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
