Two days ago, groundhogs across the country popped out of their cozy dens to predict the rest of the winter weather. If the groundhog of choice emerged from its burrow and didn’t see his shadow, he high-tailed it out of there since spring will soon arrive.
Meeker
Letter: No more spending on nonessential programs
The national debt ceiling has just been increased by $1.9 trillion. The total debt is a staggering amount incomprehensible to most of us.
Letter: Cattle group leader went too far in letter
Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.
Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Law enforcement activity for January 29-February 4, 2010, included:
New Arrival: Lilliana Belle Luthge
MEEKER | Brynn and Hallie Buckles are proud to announce the birth of their baby sister, Lilliana Belle.
New district ranger brings wealth of experience to job
MEEKER I Ken Coffin has been in Meeker for a couple of months now, settling in to a new town and a new job. Coffin replaced Glenn Adams as the Blanco District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. Adams is now the Rifle District Ranger.
Jacob a degree candidate in South Dakota
MEEKER I Justin Jacob was a candidate for a degree in interdisciplinary sciences/pre-medicine from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during commencement ceremonies Dec. 29.
Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school
In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
Letter: Cribbage players raised $300 in tourney
On Jan. 31, 18 eager cribbage players played in the benefit cribbage tournament at Mountain Valley Bank.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 24, 1935 • Bond Norman reports 14 head of cattle missing from his pasture along government road 5 miles west of town.
Sleepy Cat is Chamber member of the week
MEEKER I Sleepy Cat Real Estate and Lodging is this week’s Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week. To read their story and view images, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Question: What gets in the paper and why?
I submitted a picture and short paragraph about the graduation of my son from the U.S. Marine boot camp. That was over two weeks ago. When I checked the paper Jan. 29, it still had not been printed.