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

Meeker Locals: May 22, 2008

MEEKER — The Meeker “incident” also known as the Meeker Massacre will probably always be surrounded by a certain amount of uncertainty and mystery, since there were no reporters on hand or webcams or television crews around to document the event.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Idle chit-chat and other time fillers

MEEKER — Cultural mores and traditions continue to vary across different sections of the country, and the rate of one’s speech patterns are often attributed to one’s geographical origin.

May 22, 2008 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Pioneers Medical awards $7,000 in scholarships

MEEKER — In order to address the growing shortage of healthcare professionals, Pioneers Medical Center awarded $7,000 in scholarships to eastern Rio Blanco County residents who are pursuing degrees in healthcare. On May 17, nine individuals were awarded scholarships.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Pickup cemetery decorations June 1

MEEKER — The Meeker Cemetery District asks that all decorations placed on graves for Memorial Day must be picked up from the graves by 5 p.m. June 1. Anything remaining on June 2 will be stored in the sheds until June 13. At that time all decorations left will be[Read More…]

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

“Home of” 411: May 22, 2008

MEEKER — Long-time Meeker resident Ivo E. Shults is this week’s “home of” honoree. Ivo was born in York, Neb. May 30, 1909.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Baccalaureate set for Friday at MHS

MEEKER — Baccalaureate for the Meeker High School Class of 2008 is

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely fishing derby set for June 7

RANGELY — The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Rio Blanco Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District and Colorado Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with the State of Colorado Free Fishing Weekend, have scheduled the annual fishing derby for Saturday, June 7.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Foot clinic set for May 27 in Meeker

MEEKER — Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly foot clinic on Tuesday, May 27 from 10-11 a.m. at 200 Main St. (Fairfield Center next to Chuckwagon Room).

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

EnCana split announced

RBC — Canadian energy giant EnCana Corp., Colorado’s second-largest gas producer, announced Monday it will split the company into separate natural gas and oil companies. According to The Denver Post, no changes are expected for EnCana operations, including its network of gas wells in the Piceance Basin. The gas company[Read More…]

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Collins earns BA

RANGELY — Kelsie Collins, daughter of David and Jenny Collins of Rangely, received a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and business from Western State College in Gunnison, Colo., May 10, 2008.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Memorial Day ceremonies to begin at 10 a.m.

MEEKER — Memorial Day is May 26 ceremonies will be held at the Fifth Street bridge at 10 a.m. and continue at Highland Cemetery.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Board tours possible new sites

Principal Newman resigns MEEKER — Meeker School District Re-1 board members Tuesday had a busy and lengthy meeting to discuss new elementary school building sites, accept the preliminary 2008-2009 budget and accept resignation of the Meeker High School principal.

May 22, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled