MEEKER — The White River Museum is encouraging people to write the stories about their family members who lived through the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s in Meeker for the next “This Is What I Remember” book. For those who are unsure where to begin, there is a CNCC class[Read More…]
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First aid, CPR classes offered by church
MEEKER — Emmanuel Baptist Church of Meeker will be providing American Red Cross “Standard First Aid with CPR” (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes
Family country dance set for Lodore Hall
BROWNS PARK — On Saturday, Sept. 20, a free family country dance will be held at Lodore Hall in Browns Park. Doors open 5 p.m. and vistors will enjoy live dance music by the John Wayne Band beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be available as will a cake walk[Read More…]
Town of Meeker will own old building, site if new elementary school is built
MEEKER — While there’s been a great deal of public discussion about the site of the proposed new elementary school, there has also been a lot of open and private speculation about the future of the current elementary school building.
Mazzola makes a move
Investigator leaves Sheriff’s Dept., joins district attorney RBC — Anthony Mazzola was ready for a change. But, in some ways, he’s right back where he started.
Seen & Herd
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.
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…]
