RANGELY | Humble Hands massage therapy at 743 E. Main St. in Rangely will be hosting an open house Friday, March 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for any community members interested in dropping by for drinks and lunch or to visit the new location. We will be raffling off massages[Read More…]
Month: March 2017
Guest Editorial: Conflicts of interest: big or small?
By Pat Turner [email protected] RBC | People like to talk about the big issues. Large government, giant corporations, non-profit-organizations and the mass media being corrupt. Much of this stems from previous conflicts of interest. Historically, people in power have had the opportunity to manipulate decisions and policies. Unfortunately, many have[Read More…]
Rangely middle school wrestlers open season in Fruita tournament
RANGELY | The Rangely Middle School wrestling team opened the season in Fruita, competing in a dual meet tournament. Eighteen wrestlers are out for the team and according to their coach, they are off to a good start. “The young Panthers wrestled well,” coach Jeff LeBleu, who along with Claude[Read More…]
St. Pat’s Day Festival to support MS
MEEKER | The first annual Saint Pat’s Day Festival in Meeker is set for March 17. Schedule: Enjoy dining specials at local restaurants all evening. Kids’ activities at the Hugus Building from 6:30-8 p.m. Dance with drinks and dessert at the Hugus Building, 8-11 p.m. After party at Chippers, 10[Read More…]
History Day students head to regionals
MEEKER | Barone Middle School (BMS) is sending 17 students, comprising 9 projects, to the regional History Day competition in Grand Junction this Saturday, March 4. They are students of BMS history and social studies teacher Kris Casey. Project presentations were judged Feb. 13 at the school. Judges and sponsor[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Good curriculum vital to learning
By Chris Selle Superintendent Meeker School District Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | No factor has greater influence on student learning than the classroom teacher. While this statement may seem exceedingly obvious, it is also backed by much research. As such, the effort made by the Meeker School District[Read More…]
Safe food handler training March 10
MEEKER | Two-hour course for food service workers that covers the basic requirements for safe food handling Friday, March 10 from 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. CNCC Meeker Center, 345 Sixth St. $15/participant. Pre-registration is required. Limited space so register now. 970-878-5227 or [email protected].
Editor’s Column: Opinions are like ___?
Fill in the blank. The point is, everybody’s got one. I usually use noses, although other body parts might be more apropos. The technical definition of an opinion is “a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.” In 1275 British monarchs established De Scandalis[Read More…]
Learning to live with MS
MEEKER | Tisha Joslin Reiger comes out to greet me on her front porch with a warm welcome. She leans on a cane and moves with the kind of painful caution you’d expect from an elderly woman. But Reiger is only 44. “I had thought that after my kids graduated[Read More…]
Update on fiber internet installation progress
By Josh Jackson Special to the Herald Times RBC | Experts might say that we’ve had an unseasonably short and warm winter. Whatever the facts say, those of us who have been waiting for fiber internet to make it to our homes feel like it has been an eternity. High[Read More…]
First Aid/CPR/AED class March 4
MEEKER | There will be a First Aid/CPR/AED class at the Meeker Recreation Center on Saturday, March 4 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. People 12 and older are invited to learn the skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and[Read More…]
4-H Council sponsoring senior game night
MEEKER | The 4-H Council will be hosting a Senior Citizens’ Game Day on March 3, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the 4-H Building at the Meeker Fairgrounds. We will have tables set up for various games; chess, checkers, bingo, cribbage and several different tables for card games.[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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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/
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