RANGELY — When Merrill Frank was hired as interim CEO of Rangely District Hospital in July, his primary assignment was to find his replacement. He found his man.
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Nelson nearing end of tenure
RBC — Forrest Nelson’s days as an elected official are numbered. But it has been a good run, and he’s ready to focus more on operating the family ranch and spending time with his grandchildren.
In the Nick of Time!
Santa’s Meeker helper has been spreading holiday cheer for years
Road closed in Dinosaur National Monument Jan. 1
DINOSAUR — Superintendent Mary Risser announced that Dinosaur National Monument’s Harpers Corner Road, which begins two miles east of Dinosaur on US 40 and runs 31 miles north into the monument, will close to the public on Jan. 1.
Dubose gets deferred sentence for poaching
MEEKER — A former Meeker outfitter was sentenced Dec. 5 in Rio Blanco County District Court for poaching violations.
Rangely school board OKs mill levy
RANGELY — It’s the time of year for approving budgets and mill levies. At a Dec. 8 meeting, it was the Rangely School Board’s turn. The board approved a total mill levy of 8.022. The previous year, the mill levy was 7.085.
Loose Ends: Readers through the seasons
Amid stories of bailouts, job losses and economic mayhem, one recent national news story about the growth of library users throughout the county caught my eye.
Obituary: Hester-Jane Butcher Cogswell
Hester-Jane Butcher Cogswell July 30, 1912~Dec. 7, 2008
Snowmobile club ready for season
RBC — With the 2008-2009 snowmobile season just around the corner, now is the time to get your membership in the White River Snowmobile Club. Your membership and support are vitally important for the club:
Obituary: Tina Rector
Tina Rector Jan. 11, 1934~Dec. 8, 2008
Rangely trustees review funding levels for 2009 budget
RANGELY — Funding levels for the various town budgets in 2009 were announced recently, and stable growth seemed to be the norm.
Lady Cowboys pin 52-36 loss on Olathe Pirates
MEEKER — Coming back from a disappointing performance in the WREA Cowboy Shootout from the week before, the Meeker High School girls’ basketball team traveled to Olathe last Saturday and defeated the Pirates 52-36.
