MEEKER I In Tuesday’s polling-place election, some new candidates were voted in, as well as some familiar ones. Two newcomers, Kris Arcolesse and Zach Clatterbaugh, were elected to the board of directors of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Incumbent Dale Hallebach was re-elected to the recreation[Read More…]
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RBC On Patrol
Activity for April 16-22 Friday, April 16 RBSO-8:26 a.m.-Motorist assist at 51300 Hwy 139, Rangely RBSO-8:39 a.m.-Trespass at 7800 County Rd. 23, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 40000 Hwy 13, Meeker MPD-11:45 a.m.-Citizen assist at 903 Third St., Meeker
Players honored for accomplishments at end-of-season basketball banquet
MEEKER I The boys’ basketball team culminated its season April 18 at its annual banquet, hosted by the senior players’ parents. MHS coaches Neil Joy and Matt Dupire handed out junior varsity participation certificates to 11 younger members of the team who did not compete at the varsity level.
Loose Ends: 30 is the new 100
Living in a small western community seems to offer one a true sense of place. Although a 30-year residence requirement is in force before allowing participation in the annual Old Timers Dinner and Dance, some of the locals in residence feel as if the White River Valley is truly home,[Read More…]
Letter: Robert Ormsbee Jr. can inspire youth
Upon reviewing this week’s paper, I was disappointed to see that the article and picture submitted to you by Robert last week was not yet in this one either. I can understand we didn’t get it in time for last weeks’ paper, however I’m not sure as to why it[Read More…]
Meeker students share their ideas for school site
MEEKER I Everyone has the future of the old elementary school on their minds, it would seem. Even students who left elementary school behind years ago. FCCLA members Ryan Wix, Sage Chapin and Elissa McLaughlin won the regional FCCLA competition with their “illustrated talk” about the historic downtown building.
Obituary: Herbert Bruce Blagg
Herbert Bruce Blagg, 81, of Morriston, Fla., died Apr. 22, 2010. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at Haven Hospice.
Barone track teams will host meet this Saturday
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School track team of 61 strong has been exciting to watch in their first two meets. There has been one record broken and two relays were within a second of the school record.
Peewee wrestling finale Sat.
MEEKER I The final peewee wrestling tournament of the season will be Saturday in Rangely. More than 20 wrestlers from Meeker competed last Saturday in De Beque and more than half of them placed in the top four of their brackets.
Letter: More “ifs” about our federal government
More questions of “if.” If your representative proposes a law, sells its value, convinces the majority and the young worker to pay for it and then votes for it, Is that democratic leadership?
Opinion: Tucker legacy continues to support local students
For nearly 30 years as a coach and teacher, Bob Tucker touched the lives of students. Tucker died in 2006, but through a golf tournament honoring his memory, his legacy is still having an impact on students’ lives.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Busy B’s Blinds and Bernie and Annie Gantt. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Rangely Recreation Center. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
