The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
Month: October 2008
Police Blotter: October 30, 2008
Activity for Oct. 17-23
Total calls for service increased 6.82 percent in August over 2007
RBC — In a report released by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, the number of incidents for August 2008 increased 6.82 percent over August 2007 totals, with 1,095 incidents this August up from 1,025 incidents last August.
Brown, Lepro advance in PPK competition
RANGELY — Last Sunday, several of Rangely’s own traveled to Grand Junction to test their football skills against youngsters from all over western Colorado in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition.
Warranty Deeds: September 2008 Transactions
SEPTEMBER 2008 TRANSACTIONS
Births: Hailey Rayne Cox
RANGELY — Jerry Ray Cox and Michelle Erin Cox would like to announce the birth of their baby girl Hailey Rayne Cox born Oct. 20, 2008, at 3:49 p.m. at Craig Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and measured 20 1/4 inches long.
Obituary: Cleo Jordan
Cleo Jordan Dec. 30, 1908~Oct. 26, 2008
Obituary: Bob R. Ary
Bob R. Ary Sept. 17, 1932~Oct. 26, 2008
No alley fight: Meeker mayor, trustees ask patience of petitioners who ask for access to alley between post office, Riegel Bldg.
MEEKER — If you’ve ever used the outgoing mailbox between the Riegel Building and the post office, you’ve navigated the narrow alley with it’s eclectic collection of poles and pipes and fencing, sharp 90 degree turns, and less than clear signage. The alley has proven to be a test of[Read More…]
Book fair starts Nov. 5 at Meeker Elementary
MEEKER — Meeker Elementary School is excited about its upcoming Scholastic book fair. An amazing selection of books are coming.
Administrator answers questions about tax suitAdministrator answers questions about tax suit
RBC — Pat Hooker, Rio Blanco County administrator, responded to questions about the use tax and the potential effect if the county loses its lawsuit with ExxonMobil. Question: Does the county have a good case?
A correction, in honor of the Minnewa Bells
I attended a political meet and greet Oct. 21 for Democratic candidates Mark Udall and John Salazar to take photos. The candidates were making the rounds in northwest Colorado and passed through Meeker on their way to Grand Junction.