Monday, March 14, also known as National Napping Day (thanks, Daylight Saving Time), national Pi Day (3.14), National Potato Chip Day, National Write Your Story Day, and coincidentally, International Day of Action for Rivers, was also Really, Really Beautiful Sunrise on the White River Day. But maybe that’s every day[Read More…]
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CNCC rodeo at second event of season
RANGELY I The CNCC cowgirls had another great rodeo, their second of the spring rodeo season. This past weekend, they completed in Twin Falls, Idaho, at the “CSI” indoor rodeo. It is a very well-produced rodeo, and a fun one to attend. In the long go-round of the barrel racing,[Read More…]
Letter: Book Cliffs Highway debacle
Dear Editor: It has been over 30 years since the inception of the idea of running a highway through the Book Cliffs to connect to I-70. The original talking point was that this highway was needed to support the gas and oil industry in the transport of fossil fuels out[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for retirement party
Dear Editor: Thanks to all for adding to the joy of my retirement with your well wishes, gifts, cards, amazing food and a very memorable retirement party! You made me feel special and appreciated and I’ll always remember your kindness. I also want to thank you for believing in me[Read More…]
Letter: Full support for Mazzola, Shults
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…]
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…]