November, 2019 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

BMS COWBOYS …

The Meeker Cowboys hosted the Craig Bulldogs Saturday. The Cowboys were coming off of a victory in Rangely were both seventh and eighth grade teams won, but the Bulldogs dominated these games. Tiffany Jehorek Photos

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Letters To The Editor

Letter: Pharmacists are an important part of your care team

Dear Editor: This last week of October Pioneers Medical Center would like to celebrate our pharmacy team. Pharmacists and pharmacy technician are an important part of your care team, and provide your pharmaceutical care. PHARMACISTS HELP MAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS WORK Although medicine can make you well, it also can harm[Read More…]

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Birth: Ackley Jean Peters

Ackley Jean Peters, daughter of Chance and Kelsey Peters of Rangely, Colorado, was born Nov. 21, 2017, at 3:40 a.m., at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 6 lbs., 8 oz. and 19 inches long. Ackley is the great-great-granddaughter of Betty Mabon, great-granddaughter of Dave and Jean[Read More…]

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Birth: Briar Alexandra Peters

Briar Alexandra Peters, daughter of Chance and Kelsey Peters of Rangely, Colorado, was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado at 5:47 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2019. She was 5 lbs., 11 oz. and 17-3/4 inches long. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Betty Mabon; great-granddaughter of Dave and[Read More…]

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Painted rocks rock. Here’s why.

RBC | For hundreds of thousands of years, humans have been driven to create. From practical necessities like shelter and warmth to items that seemingly serve no purpose (Rubix Cubes, anyone?), we are a creative species by design. Survival certainly isn’t the struggle it used to be, but one thing[Read More…]

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RANGELY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES …

Rangely School Board of Education candidates met with parents, educators and students on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Rangely Jr./Sr. High School for Meet the Candidates Night. Standing are Todd Low and Nicholas Swails, seated are candidates Ryan Torsell and Sarah Nielsen. There are two seats up for grabs for a four[Read More…]

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Obituaries

Thomas Robert Cecil

Thomas Robert Cecil Aug. 25, 1939–Sept. 24, 2019 Tom Cecil passed away on Sept. 24, 2019 at HopeWest hospice in Grand Junction, Colorado. He leaves behind friends, spouse Liz and daughter Dawn. Tom grew up in Pennsylvania in a family of musicians. In southern California he worked as an electrician[Read More…]

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A good cause …

Parkview Elementary School Principal Carlene Cantrell and Parkview Administrative Assistant Cheri Smith are friends and work well together in the office. However, when it comes to rooting for their favorite professional football teams, they couldn’t be more different. They have come up with a way to include students in their[Read More…]

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County

Weekly Call Review: Oct. 21-27, 2019

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]

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Obituary: Deborah (Sheehan) Rams

Deborah (Sheehan) Rams, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019, in Meeker, Colorado. Debbie was a loving mother, teacher and a beautiful friend to so many.

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Ekstrom arrested on felony charges, first court appearance set for Dec.

RBC | Former county extension agent Bill Ekstrom was arrested Thursday, Oct. 24 on 12 felony charges ranging from wrongful branding to cattle theft to concealing estrays, according to a press release received from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. An estray is defined as “a domestic animal that is[Read More…]

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News Notes

Flu vaccines delayed until Nov.

RBC | Due to a national delay in influenza vaccine shipments, Rio Blanco County Public Health will not be able to provide any further flu vaccines for adults until November. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for the flu season, according to[Read More…]

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