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

New Addition: Harper Ann-Marguerite Withouse

RANGELY | Michael and Kelsey (Hejl) Withouse are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, a daughter, Harper Ann-Marguerite Withouse. Harper was born on June 1, 2011, at 12:03 a.m. weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

July 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Home of: Kathy Warren

MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Kathy Warren is this week’s “home of” honoree.

July 23, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Ute youth tour Meeker

MEEKER | Throughout the years there has been an outreach from the community of Meeker to the Utes. For several years there have been continued tours and welcomes, including the Ute youth.

July 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Pfau goes national …

Former Meeker resident and wrestler Cody Pfau (wearing the red shirt) won the cadet women’s free style national title last weekend in Fargo, N.D.

July 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Brown strikes gold in California

MEEKER | Jordan Brown, who will be a junior this year at Meeker High School, qualified for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference at the Colorado state leadership conference this past April, with teammates Elissa McLaughlin and Sage Chapin.

July 22, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Don’t ignore “baby” teeth, they still need care

RBC I Do you have a child under the age of three? If so, have they seen a healthcare provider yearly since their first tooth erupted? Recent research has shown that “baby teeth” are as important as adult teeth.

July 22, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: More questions for Yellow Jacket board

Dear Editor: First and foremost, we must correct ourselves for incorrectly stating the number of directors not present or continuing to serve on the board after their appointments had expired. It was not four directors but five directors either not present or continuing to serve after their appointments had expired.

July 22, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

A Fair tribute …

Fair books for the 2011 Rio Blanco County Fair are out and fair board members Forrest Nelson, Danny Lapp, Adair Norman, Ed Coryell and Cindy Garner, (Mary Washburn) and Karen Arnold dedicated it to Mary Washburn and presented her with the first copy, which includes a tribute to her inside.

July 22, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Bike and Build rides and rests

MEEKER I The riders started arriving in Meeker early afternoon last Friday and by 6 p.m., all 32 Bike and Build riders were in Elbert Hall, ready for a dinner prepared for them by the local Methodist and Catholic churches.

July 22, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Cowboy up!

“Hey Bobby, I have a complaint,” my friend said as I walked into his business the other day.“And what’s that?” I asked. I appreciate constructive criticism, especially from those I consider mentors, like my complaining friend.

July 22, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Mary Parsons Kelley, April 16, 1914~Jun 22, 2011

Mary P. Kelley of Wheat Ridge – most loving mother, aunt and great-aunt – passed away June 22, 2011, in her home of 61 years. Her daughter Kathy of Denver, and son Reed (Kathleen) of Meeker, were at her side.

July 21, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

The concert downtown drew quite a crowd from every age group Friday night. Watch for the next free summer concert in this year’s series soon! With the economy what it is, and folks struggling to make ends meet across the country, does the NFL players’ strike seem a little absurd?[Read More…]

July 21, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled