Handlers, dogs and spectators enjoy great weather and better competition MEEKER — This was Bill Orr’s first time to compete at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, and he didn’t fare too well.
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Former treasurer under investigation
MEEKER — When looking at the finances, Steve Wix thought the numbers didn’t add up. Turns out he may be right.
Rangely voters face $15M bond issue on Nov. 4
RANGELY — Schools on both ends of the county are showing signs of old age. Meeker’s school district will ask voters in the Nov. 4 general election to approve a $24 million bond issue to build a new elementary school — to replace the current one, which is nearly 70[Read More…]
Police Blotter: September 4, 2008
Activity for Aug. 22-27
Council places term limits on fall ballot
RANGELY — Rangely Town Council voted to place a measure on the fall ballot that would repeal term limits for elected town officials. The council felt this measure was necessitated by the lack of participants in the previous election. In other business, Police Chief Wilczek addressed the council and introduced new[Read More…]
Obituary: Elaine Dorothy Diaz Alire
Elaine Dorothy Diaz Alire March 9, 1943 — Aug. 28, 2008
Septemberfest art awards go to seven artists
RANGELY — Rangely Arts Council’s second annual “Art in the Park” art show at Septemberfest featured the work of 19 artists. The participating artists showed their work, which included paintings, pastels, photographs, stained glass, carved antlers, and even a woven piece. Forty-three pieces were entered and there were seven winners.[Read More…]
RBC Days Gone By: September 4, 2008
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago
Meeker Locals: September 4, 2008
\MEEKER — Today is “National Newspaper Carrier’s Day.” On this date in 1833, Barney Flaherty became the first newsboy. Sept. 4 is also the anniversary of the introduction of the Edsel. Anybody remember the Edsel from way back in 1957?
Mistakes plague Panthers
RANGELY — Special team turnovers proved to be the undoing of the Panthers during the weekend. The Altamont Longhorns took advantage of a poor snap and a blocked punt to defeat the Panthers 25-12.
Cowboys corral Longhorns
\MEEKER — The Meeker High School varsity football team opened the season in grand form last Friday night with a convincing 34-14 victory over the hometown Basalt Longhorns.
Golfers compete on regional courses
MEEKER — Members of Meeker High School’s golf team opened the season in Rifle last Tuesday and then played better in Delta last week.
