Michelle Selle’s freshman physical science classes at Meeker High School construct marble-type roller coasters that demonstrate the conversion of the potential energy of marbles sitting at the top of the roller coaster into kinetic (moving) energy and calculating the physics involved. The completed projects are then subjected to the review[Read More…]
Year: 2018
Days Gone By: December 28, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Mrs. Fred French is the champion poultry raiser over in Rio Blanco section, having sold $150 worth recently, besides marketing $65 worth of eggs from 70 hens—pretty good for dry ranching, eh? – Storklets: The Stork has been a busy bird of[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Make a difference: participate in local politics
By Paula Davis Special to the Herald Times RBC | In a few days a new year will be here, and with the new year will come precinct caucuses, county assemblies and the 2018 round of elections. As any of you must have noticed, registered Republicans far outnumber registered Democrats and[Read More…]
Obituary: John Emery Allen
John Emery Allen June 13, 1927 ~ Dec. 8, 2017 John Emery Allen was born June 13, 1927, in Rockford, Il. to Benjamin Harrison Allen and Elsie Estelle Emery Allen. He was the third child of four, and the only boy. His father died suddenly when John was 11, and[Read More…]
Next meeting for algae committee Jan. 11
MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Algae Technical Committee is Jan. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the county courthouse conference room No. 1. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Please review the minutes, meeting information and reports that are all on the White River and[Read More…]
Spring classes at CNCC Meeker Center
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
OPED: Gardner believes tax reform plan will bring needed relief to Coloradans
By U.S. SEN. Cory Gardner Special to the Herald Times RBC | Coloradans across the state are hardworking individuals who know what’s best for them, their families, and their communities. They understand that keeping more of their own money in their own pockets instead of sending it to Washington will[Read More…]
Obituary: Houston Bennett (Ben) Williams
Houston Bennett (Ben) Williams March 9, 1935 ~ Dec. 18, 2017 Houston Bennett Williams passed away Dec. 18, 2017, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo., at age 82. He was born March 9, 1935, to Houston M. and Jennie May Williams in Watauga, Texas. Ben spent a happy childhood[Read More…]
RANDOLPH …
School bus riders on the Butterfly route were transported to school Thursday, Dec. 21 by a special bus driver. Randolph the Moose was in full holiday spirit for the last day before the holiday break. COURTESY PHOTOS
Editor’s Column: The news you choose and the words of the year
It’s that time of year when dictionaries announce the “word of the year.” Different dictionaries choose different words based on the spikes they see in word searches throughout the year. This year’s words, from three different publishers, are: complicit, feminism and youthquake (that from British-based Oxford Dictionary). Youthquake, defined as[Read More…]
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]