We gather to celebrate the life of EffieJean Medlen, who went to be with her husband Edward and God this past Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. EffieJean was 79 years old and passed from complications of heart disease. She is survived by her brother Lynn Davidson of Fairbanks, Alaska; her daughter[Read More…]
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Police Blotter: Feb. 5-11
Law enforcement activity for February 5-11, 2010, included the following:
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for Jan. 29-Feb. 4 Friday, January 29 MPD-6:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 488 Market St., Meeker RBSO-7:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 9000 Hwy 64, Rangely RBSO-7:28 a.m.-Animal call at 3500 County Rd. 8, Meeker
Martin Benefit Dinner…
Lynn Carroll helped to serve food during last week’s benefit dinner for the Martin family. Vicki Cross and her husband, Phil, who are general managers of the Meeker Hotel and Cafe, organized the fundraising event. Vicki Cross said the community’s support for the benefit dinner “exceeded our expectations.”
Cashin’ In…
RANGELY | Third-graders at Parkview Elementary School in Rangely presented the musical, “Show Me the Money,” on Feb. 3. The musical was based around the lives and accomplishments of the American presidents and statesmen whose portraits appear on U.S. currency.
Letter: 2009 was reappraisal year for property tax
Property tax notices have been sent to property owners by the county treasurer. 2009 was a reappraisal year. Property values for the 2009 tax year reflect property sales from Jan. 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
Rio Blanco County Board Appointments for 2010
RBC Planning Commission: Holly Postmus — Applicant — January 2013 Travis Day — Reappointment — January 2013 Tim Winkler — Reappointment — January 2013 RBC Fair Board: Adair Norman — Reappointment — January 2013 Beth Hairston — Reappointment — January 2013 Ed Coryell — Reappointment — January 2013 Columbine Park[Read More…]
Rangely youth wrestling registration
RANGELY I Registration for the Rangely youth wrestling program will be held in the lower commons at Rangely Junior/Senior High on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Meeker boys stay perfect at 18-0
Cowboys go for league title, undefeated regular season in home game with Paonia Saturday MEEKER I With only one league game remaining in the regular season, the Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team has virtually sewn up the Western Slope League championship.
Children’s Health Fair will be in early March
RBC I The annual Children’s Health Fair will be held in Rangely March 1-2, and in Meeker March 8-9. Here are some commonly asked questions: • What is Child Find or the Children’s Health Fair?
4-H News
RANGELY | On Jan. 11, the Rangely 4-H council met for the first time after Christmas break. Torie Slagle led the meeting while Shelby Neiberger, Raelynn Norman, and Tessa Slagle ate pizza. They brainstormed fun activities to do for the new year. Bring your ideas in!
Loose Ends: Small comforts
It is so odd what small things can give us comfort. I admit I felt so much more than sadness when 9-year-old Stone Martin passed way too early in life — I felt helplessness. My emotional barometer sinks far below zero in the face of such unexplainable loss.
