Based on letters to the editor, as well as notes I have received, there are some readers — responding to the newspaper’s coverage of Austin Stoner’s overdose and funeral service — who would have preferred space be devoted to more “positive” news.
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Public meeting will seek input on wildlife issues
RANGELY — Colorado Wildlife Commissioner Roy McAnally will be holding a public meeting in Rangely to get input on wildlife issues.
Norell headed to national finals rodeo
MEEKER — Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, will send four students to represent the university at the 61st annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo., on June 14-20, including senior Cynda Norell of Meeker.
Youth cast and blast clinic set for May 30
MEEKER — The Colorado Division of Wildlife will be sponsoring a cast and blast event for youth ages 10-17 on Saturday, May 30.
Letter: Rangely P.O. collects 550 pounds of food
The Rangely Post Office thanks our many postal customers for giving to the National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive for the hungry on Saturday, May 9.
Northern Ute elder will make presentation at grade school
MEEKER — “Brothers of the Bear — Colorado’s First People” is an educational presentation for preschool through fifth grade children by Northern Ute elder Clifford Duncan.
Engagement: Matinsen-Allred
RANGELY — Stewart and Debra Matinsen are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Sabra to Jacob Allred, son of David and Joanne Allred on June 4, 2009.
Meeker FFA competes in contest
MEEKER — On May 3, the Meeker FFA Chapter traveled to Fort Collins to the state FFA Career Development Events contest.
Obituary: Ivan Anders Coats
Ivan Anders Coats, 32, died May 9, 2009 in Salt Lake City.
April precipitation near yearly average
RBC — April precipitation at the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center measured 1.66 inches and includes 9.0 inches of snow.
Letters: Rock crawling club thanks contributors
The Rangely Rock Crawling Club would like to thank the following for making the first Ladies Day event at the park a huge success:
Obituary: Kay Burgin Sullivan
In the early morning of Friday, May 8, 2009, under a brilliantly moonlit, clear, Colorado mountain sky, our beloved Mom and cherished friend Kay Burgin Sullivan was tenderly welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Creator and those of her loving friends & family gone before her.
