August, 2008 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Streaker makes Aug. 16 trip to Leadville and railroad excursion

RANGELY — On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Streaker passengers, driven by Sharon, went to Leadville to ride the Colorado and Southern train. Sharon started picking up passengers at 4:10 a.m., leaving Meeker at 5 a.m.

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Loose Ends: Taking nothing for granted

MEEKER — A recent trip to the emergency room and a ride in the ambulance made me grateful for the hospital and the wonderful care provided by the Pioneers hospital staff. It also made me realize how easy it is to take local health care services for granted.

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Letters to the Editor: August 28, 2009

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FNBR sponsors flag contest for youth

MEEKER — First National Bank of the Rockies (FNBR) is a sponsor of the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials scheduled for Sept. 3-7, and it also sponsors a flag contest.

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Top handlers, tough sheep mix it up at Sheepdog Trials

MEEKER — Whistles, shouts, gasps of delight and dismay announce the 22nd annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials in Meeker Sept. 3-7 where 124 top dog/handler teams from Canada, South Africa and the U.S. compete for the $20,000 purse and other prizes.

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Sweet Adelines recycling cell phones

MEEKER — Sweet Adelines are recycling old/used cell phones.

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Giving Tree meeting set for Wed., Sept. 3

MEEKER — The Giving Tree is having an organizational meeting Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.

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VA TeleHealth Clinic closed Sept. 2-5

CRAIG — The Veterans Affairs Community Based TeleHealth Clinic in Craig will be closed Sept. 2-5.

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Meeker Elementary hosts open house

MEEKER — The Meeker Elementary School is hosting a back-to-school open house Friday, Sept. 5 from 4-6 p.m.

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Registration ongoing for CNCC fall classes

MEEKER — Registration for CNCC fall classes continues this week at CNCC Meeker Center,

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Holiday brings early newspaper deadline

RBC — Because of the Labor Day holiday,

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Former CEO back at RDH

RANGELY — Merrill Frank is back in familiar territory. The retired hospital administrator recently returned for a second stint at Rangely District Hospital. He was CEO at the hospital the first time from January 1997 to October 1999, when he retired.

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