January, 2011 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

LOOSE ENDS: Missing Mary

Girls, I’m going to tell you.” Mary Hossack would begin with a sweep of her hand before she joined in the conversation. The gesture conveyed her dry sense of humor, as if to say, “Go on, I can top that!”

January 10, 2011 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Letter: Pozorski family extends many thanks

We, the family of Kacey Pozorski, would like to say “thank you” to everyone that has kept her in their prayers. We would also like to thank everyone who donated an item or helped at the benefit on Nov. 19. It was a spectacular turnout and even more of a[Read More…]

January 10, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Mary Eleanor Hossack

Mary Eleanor Hossack Dec. 20, 2010 Mary Eleanor Hossack passed away peacefully at her home the evening of Dec. 20, 2010, at the age of 98. Mary was born to Fred and Eleanor Hamilton four miles east of Meeker as the fifth of six children.

January 9, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and down el Rio Blanco: Happy New Year

I started to drive to Rangely last Friday, 40-45 mph on slick, bumpy, snow-packed roads, the sky was clear and my phone read 7 below zero. As I drove through Powell Park, a semi was flashing its lights and the driver was giving me the slow down wave.

January 9, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Social services office appreciates support

The Department of Social Services wishes to thank all the many organizations and individuals who took time out of their busy schedules to remember those less fortunate within our communities with gifts of food, money, gift certificates and time during this past holiday season.

January 9, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Henderson named girls’ head coach

MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education accepted the resignation of girls’ basketball coach Neil Joy at a special meeting Dec. 29 and named Deb Henderson the new coach at its regular board meeting Jan. 4.

January 8, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Russell George named finalist of consideration of CNCC presidency

RBC I Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced that Cliff Richardson, CCCS vice-president for Finance and Adminstration, will serve as interim president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) while future plans for a permanent president are under discussion.

January 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Don Fullenwider

Don Fullenwider Nov. 6 1933 ~ Dec. 19, 2010 Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. All who would like to join the family in celebrating Don’s life are invited to a wake at 3 p.m. at the American Legion hall.[Read More…]

January 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Crisis pregnancy center banquet Saturday

MEEKER I Pregnancy can be a time of tremendous joy. But when a pregnancy is unplanned, that joy can be overshadowed by anxiety. All expectant mothers face some anxiety during their pregnancies — health concerns, fears about labor and delivery, and worries about one’s adequacy as a parent are common.

January 7, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

2010: The Year in Review

APRIL~JUNE As the year 2010 comes to an end, we take a look at some of the top stories of the second three months of the year: • The town of Rangely has competitive races for the position of mayor as well as for three trustee seats on the town[Read More…]

January 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Round dance Jan. 7 and 8

RBC | A Round dance will be held in the Red Barn, located west of Fort Duchesne, Utah, near Mile Marker 118. The dance starts at 7 p.m. both days and everyone is invited.

January 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Jean White appointed to husband’s senate seat

RBC I The senate seat for Colorado’s Eighth District will stay in the White family. Jean White was appointed to fill her husband Al’s senate seat, after Al White was appointed by Governor-elect John Hickenlooper to become the director of the Colorado Tourism Office.

January 6, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled