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

Letters to the Editor: October 30, 2008

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Mountain lion blamed in dog’s death

MEEKER — John and Sherri Purkey lost one of their Chihuahuas on Sunday night. The Purkeys think the dog was the victim of a mountain lion attack. “We have heard of some sightings in our area,” Sherri said. “But we haven’t seen any ourselves.”

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Early voting continues through Friday

RBC — Rio Blanco County Clerk Nancy Amick, for one, will be glad when the election is over. “This has been a difficult election due to the lengthy ballot, more than double the amount of mail-in applications and registrations, and new state requirements and conditions,”

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2008 Meeker Craft Show and Bazaar begins Friday

MEEKER — The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.

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Planning Commission seeks new members

RBC — The County Board of Commissioners is soliciting letters from persons interested in serving on the County Planning Commission.

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Reminder: Clear streets for snowplow

MEEKER — As snow season approaches, the Town of Meeker would like to remind residents to remove everything from the street, such as trailers parked along the curb or in cul-de-sacs,

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Henderson featured in co-op calendar

MEEKER — Kirk Henderson, a journeyman lineman for White River Electric Association, is featured in the 2009 Rural Electric Cooperatives Lineman Calendar.

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Criminal status via toll-free number

RBC — Crime victims and concerned citizens can call toll free (888) 263-8463 to find out information about whether an offender is still in custody and to receive notification of

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Eats and Treats is Friday afternoon

MEEKER — Everyone is invited to attend the free Pumpkins, Eats and Treats event sponsored by the Rec. District.

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School bond votes highlight lengthy ballots

RBC — It’s countdown to election time for the Meeker and Rangely school districts. Both districts will have bond initiatives on Tuesday’s general election ballot. And both are confident they have made their case to voters. “I’m still hearing positive support,” said Rangely Superintendent Dwayne New-man. “I have heard comments[Read More…]

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Use tax suit could mean millions for Rio Blanco

County hopes Colorado Supreme Court will hear case against ExxonMobil RBC — Rio Blanco County is knocking at the door of the Colorado Supreme Court. It remains to be seen if the door will be opened.

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MEEKER’S FAVORITE HAUNT: Willes’ Halloween display is back with a vengeance

Headhunters Haunted House is back. After a two-year break for personal reasons, Bill and Donna Willes’ front yard on Market Street is once again a veritable collage of the creepy, the spooky and, in some cases, the hauntingly humorous. To say the Willes enjoy Halloween would be an understatement.

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