Activity for July 25-July 31, 2008
Month: August 2008
Meeker Locals: August 7, 2008
MEEKER — As esteemed philosopher Winnie the Pooh would say, “Many happy returns,” to those celebrating birthdays this week. Happy birthday to Rosemary Hilkey, Chris Strate, Kellie Turner, Ruth Pownall, Aug. 7; Samantha Mason Mantle, Albert Krueger, Shery Jacob, Aug. 8; Michelle Harman, Joe Merriam, Aug. 10; Jessi Smith, Chris[Read More…]
Loose Ends: New beginnings from Powwow event
MEEKER — “I thanked one of the Ute elders for coming back to Meeker, and it turned out he was Colorow’s great-grandson.” “It was such a nice thing to see all the Meeker people dancing right along with everyone else.”
Birth: Braxton Andrew Shaffer
RANGELY — Andy and Elaine Shaffer are proud to announce the birth of their son Braxton Andrew Shaffer May 30, 2008, at 3:41 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Braxton was also welcomed by his big sister Sidney who is 9 years old and very happy to have a baby[Read More…]
County fair is a real learning experience for a city boy
RBC — There’s no hiding the fact I’m a city boy. Even though I grew up in an agricultural state, I lived in a good-sized city with a major university. I never was in 4-H or FFA. The only reason I took shop class in high school was because it[Read More…]
Prosecutors appeal dismissal of charges
RANGELY (AP) — Prosecutors have filed a formal appeal of a judge’s dismissal of charges against a Marine officer accused of failing to investigate the killings of 24 Iraqis.
Letters to the Editor: August 7, 2008
Dear Editor,
Death Notice: Robert Delaney
Robert Delaney March 13, 1917 ~ Aug. 2, 2008
Cigarette may have sparked house fire
MEEKER — Though no exact cause is known for a fatal house fire June 2, evidence suggests it could have been a burning cigarette.
Rangely library hosting party
RANGELY — Rangely Regional Library is hosting its summer reading party
Town starts water line work
RANGELY — The Town of Rangely started its 2008 water line improvement project to start mobilization Aug. 5 with excavation starting on Aug. 11.
RHS schedules available Aug. 11-14
RANGELY — Rangely High School schedule pickup
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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