Dear Editor: I refuse to sit on the bench and remain silent while people bad mouth folks that I know and respect. I offer my full support and intend to vote for the re-election of Sheriff Anthony Mazzola and the election of Mr. Todd Shults for County Commissioner District 1,[Read More…]
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Loose Ends: Fish tales
The season of the “Biggest Fish Story Ever” is starting soon and I for one cannot wait. This will come as a surprise to most of my family and friends, as I am not known for my skill at this sport. I was first introduced to fishing with the wide[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Spring cometh!
Last week when I was starting this article, I was outside walking in balmy 48-degree temps and sunshine. It felt so good to be outside on a beautiful Colorado day. Yes, spring is around the corner and I am delighted. Finally, the icicles on our roof will melt and our[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Time
This Saturday before you go to bed, set your clocks (the ones that don’t do it automatically) forward one hour. Yes, the biannual event when we play God with time is upon us – the return of Daylight Saving Time. It does make one wonder… if “time” can be changed[Read More…]
Obituary: Jackie Meese
Jan. 28, 1938 ~ Feb. 27, 2022 Jackie Meese, 84, passed away Feb. 27, 2022 in Vernal, Utah, at the Landmark Assisted Living facility where she had stayed for the past month. Jackie Irene Girten was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Rifle, Colorado, to Cleva Portis and Bob Girten. She[Read More…]
Obituary: Richard ‘Dick’ Casey
June 8, 1946 ~ Feb. 18, 2022 When we see big yellow trucks and classic cars we will always think of Dick Casey. On Friday morning, Feb. 18, 2022, Dick Casey, with his bright blue eyes looking upward and arms stretched toward Heaven, left this earthly home and went to[Read More…]
PARTING SHOT …
Creepy, kooky, mysterious and ooky–MHS Drama will present The Addams Family starting tonight at 8 p.m. at the Meeker High School Auditorium. There are also 8 p.m. shows Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. Admission is $5.
Fifth and sixth grade ERBM basketball teams finish season
MEEKER I Both fifth and sixth grade basketball teams finished their regular season on Feb. 26. The Competitive team finished a perfect 7-0 season and won the Colorado River Youth Basketball League. Meeker defeated Silt handily in the championship game 35-11. When asked what coaching this group was like, Amy Chinn responded,[Read More…]
BMS WRESTLING …
Meeker’s Barone Middle School wrestlers took second place in the Hayden tournament with only 17 wrestlers. The first place team had 32. The Meeker boys added points with each match.
CNCC rodeo competes in Utah
RBC I CNCC’s rodeo athletes just competed at their first college rodeo of the season and had a great “first rodeo.” They traveled to Salina, Utah, to compete at “SNOW” college’s indoor rodeo. CNCC’s Sadie Shake and Hadley Gross were both entered in the barrel racing, and Hadley also tied[Read More…]
GUARDS OF THE MONTH …
Wyatt Tull was the WRBM lifeguard of the month for January 2022. Wyatt is a senior at Rangely Jr/Sr High School. He plans to attend WCCC in Grand Junction, Colorado, next year. When Wyatt is not at work he likes to ride dirt bikes, and play video games. Lifeguarding has[Read More…]
Lady Panthers end season
RANGLEY I The lady Panthers basketball season came to an end last weekend at the regional tournament. Panthers took on the Hoehne Farmers on Friday. Panthers started a little bit slow and missed some easy layups in the first half. Going into the second half the Panthers were down 14,[Read More…]
