April, 2010 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Opinion: Grandmother of assault victim seeks justice, closure

Nadine Grinstead of Meeker thought the day was finally here. The day when she would see justice served. But she will have to wait a little longer.

April 21, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Donald William “Doni” Sword

Donald William “Doni” Sword Sept. 4, 1980 ~ April 4, 2010 Donald William “Doni” Sword, born Sept. 4, 1980, passed from this life to the next April 4, 2010, in Salt Lake City of natural causes with his fiancee, Michelle, by his side.

April 21, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely soccer at home vs. Coal Ridge

RANGELY I We started off a tough season facing weather and rescheduling issues. With Basalt and Aspen, we faced right off the bat two of the toughest teams in the league. Our defense played great and held out until the end, but we we lost both games.

April 20, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Speed racer…

MEEKER | In his first season of racing, former Meeker High School student Brady Nay placed sixth at a national snowmobiling event in March in Lake Geneva, Wis. “I did all right,” said Nay, who is a senior at Grand Valley High School in Parachute.

April 20, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Happy birthday this week to Bif Burge, Harlie Dodds, Jon Burnell, April 17; Sam Burnell, April 18; Jacob Smith, April 19; Kirstofer Borchard, Evelyn Metzger and Kenzie Turner, April 20; Regan Mobley, April 21. Happy anniversary this week to Mark and Julie Cook, April 19; Ron and Bobbie Leeper, April[Read More…]

April 20, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

No snow this time for MHS tracksters

MEEKER I This past weekend, the Meeker High School Track and Field team traveled to Grand Junction for their second meet of the season, hosted by Palisade High School. This time, the weather cooperated.

April 19, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sarah Bishop of Rangely delivers a pizza during a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Super Bowl fundraiser. Giovanni’s Italian Grill made and donated 89 pizzas for the event, which earned the group more than $1,100.”

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Rangely restaurant, moms team up

RANGELY I Back when the Rangely Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group began selling pizzas for Super Bowl Sunday in February, its leaders weren’t prepared for the response.

April 19, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Lessons from library

It is a good thing that the small-town library of my youth didn’t turn over their regular overdue book offenders list to the local constabulary. I used the library daily, often losing track of the materials checked out in my name.

April 19, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Rangely coach Paul Fortunato gives a pep talk to Kindal Cushman.

League leader, county rival meet again Sat.

RANGELY I Going into Tuesday’s doubleheader against Paonia, the two teams were tied for the league lead. They still are. Like the first time the two teams matched up this season, they split a doubleheader Tuesday.

April 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely track teams continue to improve times, distances

RANGELY I Rangely High School’s track teams competed in the Frank Woodburn meet at Stoker Stadium in Grand Junction on Saturday. Many of the athlete’s times are dropping in the running events and distances are increasing in the field events. With considerations to weather, practice arrangements, and running against the[Read More…]

April 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Marianna Raftopoulos

Marianna Mahleres Raftopoulos passed away April 14, 2010, at her home in Craig, Colo., at 8 a.m, after an 11-year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

April 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cade Blunt of Meeker was all smiles, even on his back.

Meeker, Rangely peewee wrestlers compete

MEEKER I The annual Casey Turner Memorial peewee wrestling tournament will be Saturday at Meeker High School, with the morning session beginning at 9. Meeker peewee wrestlers have competed in three tournaments so far this season, including a tournament in Hayden last Saturday, in preparation of hosting their own this[Read More…]

April 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled