The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The war will be a blessing in one respect if it succeeds in making a lot of rich old tightwads dig down and cough up. They are the parasites that must be jarred loose and compared with them the hard-hearted banker is[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
CORRECTIONS
Halandras eligible for third mayoral term MEEKER | In the article last week about Meeker board seats up for election, we incorrectly stated that Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras was term limited. He is eligible for a third two-year term, and is running again. We regret the error. Rangely Lodging Tax[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 18, 2018
– Youth Open Gym Basketball Jan. 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary School gym. Boys and girls K-8th grade are invited to this free open gym. Children under 8 years old must have parent/caregiver 13 years of age or older present. Program runs every Friday through March 9.[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 18, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE January 2018 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call- in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 1/18 – Bus in town/Grand Jct medical 1/19[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 11, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Compulsory health insurance is now being talked of as another step in community welfare, the course being especially recommended in welfare work among wage earners. – Dr. Harvey G. Beck of the University of Maryland has told a simple way to calculate[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | Barone Middle School eighth-grader Zagar Brown recently competed in the Who’s Bad national wrestling tournament in Denver and it was incorrectly reported by the Herald Times, that he did not place, when he actually finished third in his first national competition. We regret the error.
Community Calendar: January 11, 2018
– MRC Birthday Celebration Jan. 12 all day. The Meeker Recreation Center has been open for 10 years! Visit the Center on Jan. 12 for free swimming, class demonstrations, and more. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Cardboard Derby Saturday, Jan. 13. Free breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at Paintbrush[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 11, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 4, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Thomas Gentry spent a few days in town this week. – Rooms, 35¢ and 50¢, at the Princess Rooming house, Meeker. – With the exception of New Year’s, which was cloudy, every day this week was summer like. And now the worry[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | In the photo spread of the Meeker freshman physical science roller coaster projects on Page 8A of the Jan. 28 Herald Times, we inadvertently captioned two photos incorrectly. The Candy Coaster was the work of Cori Mohr and Tacy Crawford, and the Barnyard Madness Coaster was the work[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 4, 2018
– Tiny Open Gym Jan. 9 at the Admin. Gym from 10-11 a.m. 1-4 year olds with parent/caregiver are invited to come burn off some energy at this free open gym. Maximum of three children per parent/caregiver. Program runs each Tuesday through Feb. 27. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403.[Read More…]
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…]