RBC I School districts face another year of drastic cuts as the negative factor increases from -12.94 percent in 2011-12 to -16.1 percent for 2012-13. Options to keep cuts away from the classroom are unrealistic.
Month: April 2012
DI teams compete at state
MEEKER I The Meeker Destination Imagination teams competed in the state contest this weekend in Denver. All participants did a great job, and certainly learned a great deal from the experience.
Rangely’s BAC, others help set bond priorities
RANGELY I The Bond Advisory Committee, BAC, was established by the board of education and the superintendent of schools in August 2011.
Students of the month …
April students of the month are selected for showing school P.R.I.D.E. Josiah Collins starts on the left (10 o’clock) and going clockwise are Nate Shonts, Audrye Patch, Emma Nickson, Kasen LeBleu, Carson Palacios, Aspen Rhea, Kaci Lapp, Curtis Reeves and Justin Rusher. Besides receiving small gifts, they ate ice cream[Read More…]
Obituary: Dr. David Steinman
Dave passed away April 10, 2012, following a short illness.
Meeker Locals
We’re not sure why the “big” news stories so often occur on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings. Perhaps it’s some ancient curse on newspaper reporters. Whatever the case, it’s almost as interesting to read the actual facts as it is to compare all the zany variations that show up on[Read More…]
New Arrival: Braddock David Wood
David and Brenda Brenton Wood from San Diego, Calif., wish to announce the birth of their baby boy, Braddock David Wood,
Earth Day promotes awareness of environment
RBC I Twenty years ago, while I was teaching at Providence College, the college president asked me to organize activities for Earth Day. Hoping to generate enthusiasm for our events, I invited Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day, to be our keynote speaker. I knew he would be[Read More…]
9Health Fair
More than 1,000 Rio Blanco County residents attended 9Health Fairs in Meeker or Rangely last Saturday, which were again a success because of the help of many volunteers and service organizations.
Letters to the Editor: April 19, 2012
Thank you Dear Editor: When you read the “thank yous” in the paper you really can’t understand the true depth of it until it happens to you.
Home of: Kurt and Jackie Pozorski
MEEKER | This week’s “home of” honorees are Kurt and Jackie Pozorski of Meeker. The Pozorskis moved to Meeker in September 2007.
Community is key to success
RANGELY I As gardeners nurse seedlings in anticipation of the Rangely Community Gardens’ second planting season, community support for the project is growing, too.
Come say hi!
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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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/
2 days ago
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/
2 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/
2 days ago
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/
3 days ago
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
3 days ago
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
5 days ago