For nearly 30 years as a coach and teacher, Bob Tucker touched the lives of students. Tucker died in 2006, but through a golf tournament honoring his memory, his legacy is still having an impact on students’ lives.
Meeker
MHS art show starts next week
MEEKER I High school art students show off some of the work they have created in the annual Spring Art Show. This year’s show will be up at the Meeker Recreation Center, starting Tuesday and running through Thursday during regular business hours.
Letter: Fritzlan’s will be closed to the public
Fritzlan’s Cafe is closed to the public this year. Due to gas prices and economy, we had less drop-ins last year. Also, help is hard to find and keep that will stay until after hunting seasons are over.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Enterprising Al Strehlke of the City Drug Store held his annual ice cream and fountain opening Saturday, and in spite of unfavorable weather it was a pronounced success.
Obituary: Darryl Stout
Darryl Dwight Stout died Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born in Mooreland, Okla., on May 27, 1951, near the family’s cattle operation. The second child of Lovella (Fern) Stout and Louis Dwight Stout, Darryl attended grade school in Mooreland until the beginning of the second grade; when he moved[Read More…]
Letter: Why aren’t “experts” out there coaching?
Be a coach … I don’t think so. As the wife of a coach for many years and the mother of a coach for quite a few, I have about seen and heard it all. The one thing I have learned for sure is that the people in the stands[Read More…]
Letter: Water storage issues have been studied
According to last week’s Herald Times, the Yellow Jacket Water Conservation District members met with district taxpayers to discuss water storage for uses such as oil shale development.
Guest ministers at Frontier Fellowship
MEEKER | Frontier Fellowship of Meeker welcomes guest minister Bill Behrman this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at 345 Main St. Everyone is invited.
Meeker Locals
A Facebook fan had an interesting idea in response to a question about Meeker’s need for jobs on our Facebook page last week. What if all the various local producers of saleable items combined their efforts and sold their wares under the covering of one “Meeker” brand? It’s an intriguing[Read More…]
Hughes, Luce and de Vergie top Shelton scramble field
MEEKER I The snow from recent storms melted into the fairways and greens at Meeker Golf Course and the sun shone all day last Saturday for the first annual Shelton Welding three-person scramble. “The course is in great shape and the greens are rolling good,” golf pro Jim Cook said.
Letter: Citing her health, Borchard decides not to seek re-election to PMC board
Dear Editor, As you know, I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I am now engaged in the battle of my life, a battle I will fight to win with the prayers and support of my family and friends. Under these circumstances, I want to focus my energy on my health[Read More…]
Town awards bids for Ute Road, roundabout
MEEKER I The town awarded the bid for the Ute Road project, the roundabout at the junction of Ute Road and Sulphur Creek Road and construction of sidewalks on said project to Rifle contractor Martinez Western Constructors of Rifle. Martinez Western was the low bidder out of five bids submitted,[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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