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Loose Ends: Monuments to things that matter
One can count the number of monuments in the White River Valley on one hand — unless the various and sundry bronzes honoring cultural traditions count. The two large blocks of granite honoring the soldiers and warriors at Milk Creek honors the memory of both groups.
4-H Club News: Beef Club
MEEKER | The first meeting of the 4-H Beef Club was held Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Lisa Walsh called the meeting to order. We elected officers: President is Morgan Neilson.
Rangely woman subject of IRS criminal inquiry
RANGELY I Sharon Briggs didn’t know who was pounding on her door the morning of Jan. 14. “I had no idea whatsoever,” said Briggs, whose house at 832 E. Main St. was searched by agents of the criminal investigation unit of the Internal Revenue Service.
4-H Club News: Sheep and Goat
MEEKER | The first Sheep and Goat 4-H Club meeting of the year was Jan. 5. To start off, Morgan Neilson called the meeting to order. Taylor Neilson gave last year’s treasurer’s report. Morgan called roll.
County pulls out of talks on old school
MEEKER I The county has apparently determined the site of the old Meeker Elementary School building is not “suitable” for its needs.
Rangely girls go 2-1 on the week
RANGELY I The Lady Panthers were kind of stuck last week. Stuck on 52, anyway. In its first of three games last week, Rangely scored almost 52 points in a 51-48 win Jan. 19 over Moffat County’s junior varsity in a non-league game.
Community grieves with Martin family
MEEKER I A family lost a son. A community grieved with them. But, in the midst of sadness, there was good news.
Student fundraiser Saturday at fairgrounds
MEEKER I Students planning a research and ecology expedition to the Sea of Cortez will hold a fundraiser supper and bingo night Saturday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m.
CNCC classes remain open for registration
MEEKER | There are several CNCC Community Education Classes still open for registration. Many classes start in February. Registration for most classes is still open if the class has not started.
Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Avery Saturday
MEEKER I The ERBM Recreation and Park District is sponsoring a free Family Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Avery on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those wishing to ride the bus to the lake should be at the Meeker Recreation Center by 8:30 a.m.
Classifieds: January 28, 2010 edition
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