LaVerne Byers June 5, 1922~Jan. 5, 2010 LaVerne Elise Byers, age 87, passed away on Jan. 5, 2010, in her home in Rangely. LaVerne is formerly of Vernal, Utah.
Month: January 2010
Meeker mayor gives update about projects in annual report
MEEKER I By the time you read this, half of January will already be gone. This just goes to show that time moves quickly. One thing that does not move quickly, however, is government — something I have learned in my six years of involvement at the local level.
Grandson graduates from Parris Island
RANGELY | Marine Corps Pvt. Christopher P. Wade, son of Anne and Paul Wade, Mechanicsburg, Pa., and grandson of Barbara and Don Wade of Rangely, has graduated from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
Winemaking class
MEEKER I Mose McPhail will teach a winemaking class tonight at 6 at the Meeker Fairgrounds kitchen (north door). Learn how to make homemade wine.
Obituary: Betty Jo Vandever
Betty Jo Vandever Dec. 26, 1923~Jan. 6, 2010 Betty Jo Wood Vandever, 86 of Arkansas City, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at the Medicalodge in Arkansas City.
Meeker Locals
Have you had your shot yet? Your influenza shot, that is. It’s not too late. This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Contact the Rio Blanco County Health Department at 878-9520 for more information.
Obituary: Jon Hertzke
Jon was born Jan 24, 1937, to George and Cora Hertzke in Boulder. The family moved from the Eastern Slope to Grand Junction, where Jon was graduated from high school. He then attended college at Western State in Gunnison, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s of arts degrees in[Read More…]
Military benefits
RBC I Military veterans can qualify for a higher Social Security payment for active duty from 1957 through 2001 (the program ended Jan. 1, 2002).
Engagement: Hooper-Block
Hooper-Block Engagement RANGELY | Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hooper of Rangely would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Tanara Dawn Hooper to Lavon Bryant Block.
Jr. high girls open basketball season
RBC I Junior high girls’ basketball teams in the county opened their seasons last Saturday, and it was a good showing. Especially for the eighth-grade teams.
Slide Show: Rangely wrestling team
Click here to view photos of the Rangely wrestling team from a recent tournament.
Conservation districts will hold annual meetings Jan. 23 in Meeker
White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts will have their annual banquet Jan. 23 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., catered by Ma Famiglia.
Come say hi!
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/
2 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
2 days ago
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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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
3 days ago
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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