November, 2009 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Mixed results for jr. high basketball

MEEKER I Barone Middle School’s seventh-grade A team won Saturday 30-18, outscoring the visiting team in every quarter. “We were very successful with our full-court press,” said coach Ben Anderson. “The other team got wore out quickly.”

November 30, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

James Moya graduates from basic training

MEEKER I Army Pvt. James Moya has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, Moya studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical[Read More…]

November 30, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Cub Scouts say ‘thank you’

Rangely Cub Scouts Branson Shelton, Lucas Neal, Ben Roberts, Calvin Bishop, Tytus Coombs, Hunter Hanvey and Jonathan Pennell show their appreciation for Veterans.

November 30, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Care of cemetery is appreciated

A great big thank you and a huge round of applause is due to Mr. Art Cox and his team who so carefully groom our beautiful Meeker cemetery. It is truly a wonderful tribute to this community and to those of us who have loved ones there.

November 30, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Slide Show: Father-daughter Ball

MEEKER | The father-daughter ball was a big hit for fathers and daughters of all ages. Click to view the slid show.

November 29, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

New Arrival: Austin Christopher England

Austin Christopher England RANGELY | It’s with much joy and pride that we introduce our baby, Austin Christopher England, who was born Oct. 28. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. He fills our hearts with much love. Parents are Christopher and Maria England of Rangely.[Read More…]

November 29, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Snowed in

Stetson Wiedrich, 6, who lives in Wyoming, and his uncle Kyler Ross, built a snow fort Nov. 13 in front of Stetson’s grandparents’ house at Fourth and Main Street in Meeker. His grandparents are Brady and Chris Ross.

November 29, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Responsibility begins with your health

It is very important that one learn to be responsible for one’s conduct and attitude as well as one’s health and fitness. According to the American Heart Association, 69 percent of the adult U.S. population lacks regular physical activity while 67 percent are overweight or obese. We are lucky to[Read More…]

November 29, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Information sought about rural schools

We are looking for information concerning rural schools in Rio Blanco County. Items needed: 1. Interesting facts 2. Stories about the school 3. When established

November 29, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Colowyo Coal pledges $50,000 to CNCC

RBC | Colowyo Coal Company, the local operation of Rio Tinto, recently pledged $50,000 in Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) for the new Craig Campus Career and Technical Education Center.

November 28, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Ronald James ‘Bill’ Kent II

Ronald James (“Bill”) Kent II, 71, of Loveland died Nov. 17, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Berry and her family in Moffat County; his daughter Margie Wong and her family in Mountain View, Calif.; and his sister Rolleen McIlwrath and her family in Stockton, Calif. A memorial[Read More…]

November 28, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Treatment at doctors’ office spoils hunting

Just thought I would share with you and the wonderful community of Meeker my only regretful experience I have encountered in the last 10 years of visiting and hunting your wonderful area. This in itself was quite shocking, as many times I have received nothing but exceptional service from all[Read More…]

November 28, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled