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

Meeker Locals

B y the time you read this, the U.S. may be on the verge of defaulting on its loans. But we’ll have NFL football this fall!

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Making the case that Medicaid works

RBC I You never know what obstacles life is going to put in front of you. When I was 25, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Before I turned 30, I was using a wheelchair.

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Home of: Bernie and Leslie Rice

RANGELY | Longtime Rangely residents Bernie and Leslie Rice are this week’s “home of” honorees.

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County

RBC Fair County Shoot-off

Twenty-eight RBC 4-H shooters competed in the annual Rio Blanco County Fair County Shoot-off at the Meeker Sportsman’s Range Saturday last.

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County

Contests open RBC fair

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Fair contests kicked off last week with great attendance and talent from our 4-H’ers!

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Letter to the Editor: Block Iran on the Arabian peninsula

Dear Editor: The Iraqi Shiites have increased their attacks on American troops in Iraq. June saw 14 U.S. soldiers killed, which is the highest death toll since 2008.

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Meeker

Bicycle Bob

Bicycle Bob was “bicycle-hitchhiking” last week, when this photographer picked him up outside of Meeker and drove him to Craig.

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In my humble opinion, women are God’s greatest creation. I believe this to be true for many reasons, with the ability to create life being at the top of the list.I’m blessed to be surrounded by God’s greatest creation: my mom, my sisters, my wife, my daughters, granddaughter, nieces and[Read More…]

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Mobile pantry at Fairfield Center July 28

MEEKER | The Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck distribution location has been changed to the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., Meeker today, July 28, due to county fair activities. FBR provides food assistance to community members. For more information, contact Debra Barney at 878-9650 or Jill[Read More…]

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Deep roots, strong bonds

MEEKER I James and Iva Sheridan lived on the Bar Seven Ranch in the summer and moved to the “home place” (now occupied by Pat and Mary Francis Coryell) in the winter to be closer to town. Initially, James and Iva resided across the river from the “home place,” where[Read More…]

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Classifieds: July 28, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS PENNIES PLUS PROJECT – The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is asking everyone to share your pennies (PLUS…all other coins accepted!) to help us pay off our book loan debt. We need…10 MILLION PENNIES!!! Coin containers are everywhere in Meeker as well as the White River Museum. The contents[Read More…]

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Helping businesses cut red tape, costs

RBC I The Colorado Senate Republicans will conduct six regional business roundtables across Colorado beginning July 28 to collect new ideas for cutting red tape and compliance costs for Colorado employers.

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