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Letter: Von Wetzel says thanks to Meeker

Thank you from the previous “people” of Von Wetzel’s second-hand store. I didn’t have a chance to thank those who gave me such great memories, advice and experienced wisdom.

March 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Wyoming women were first to vote

In last week’s paper, you were misinformed in one of your columns. It was the column which mentioned women’s suffrage in the USA. It was reported that women gained the right to vote in the USA in 1920. Actually, Wyoming gave the right to vote to women in 1890. Here[Read More…]

March 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Stone Lee Martin

Stone Lee Martin April 21, 2000~Jan. 20, 2010 Stone Lee Martin was born into the hands of Paul and Vanessa Martin on April 21 at the dawn of this millennia. The only place he knew as home was Meeker, Colo. On Jan. 20, 2010, his spirit was received back into[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Happy 120th Birthday, Rio Blanco County! March 25, 1889

Happy birthday, Rio Blanco County. A special section in today’s paper honors the history of the county and recognizes the men and women who serve the county today. You may not have know it, but 2009 to 2010 has marked the 120th anniversary year for the county, which, according to[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago March 22, 1890 • The approaching election is becoming a live issue. So far candidates are not numerous — for mayor, L.J. Bemer and Frank Barton. For trustees: W.H. Clark, J.L. McHatton, H.C. Gilmore, C.A. Booth, John A. Watson, Lou Craig and Phil[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Rangely election will be mail-in ballot

I would like to take this opportunity to remind the voters of Rangely about the upcoming election for mayor and town trustees. This is a mail-in ballot so you may have already received your ballot.

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Bilson thanks PMC doctors and staff

I would like to proffer my genuine and heartfelt thanks to Judy Eskelson, Dr. Albert Krueger and the entire Pioneers Medical staff for the wonderful time they afforded me at PMC on the first of March.

March 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Josephine French

Josephine French Oct. 30, 1911~March 17, 2010 Josephine French was born Oct. 30, 1911, to George and Josephine Thompson in Vernal, Utah. She left us March 17, 2010, while residing in the Walbridge Wing.

March 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week last week was local dentist Charles Vandiver. To read the story about Charles and DeeAnna, go to www.meekerchamber.com. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week was Ducey’s Electric. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker teams excel at Destination Imagination

MEEKER I Eight teams from Meeker traveled to Rifle to participate in the Western Slope Destination Imagination Tournament on March 18.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

An enlarged photo of brother and sister Stone and Alahna Martin was the backdrop for last Friday’s memorial service for Stone in the auditorium at Meeker High School. Nearly every seat was taken as family and friends paid their respects. See additional photos, Jerry Martin’s eulogy for his grandson and Stone’s obituary on Pages 6 and 7.

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Memorial service for Stone Lee Martin: Tears in heaven

EULOGY FOR STONE LEE MARTIN Stone was one of the most loving, kind, compassionate, and genuine kids that has ever lived. Stone loved God, his family, his friends and the Meeker community. In his short life of almost 10 years, Stone taught us so much. Stone has also taught us many things in his[Read More…]

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Candidates withdraw from town elections

RBC I The field for the town elections got smaller last week. Paul Tucker withdrew his candidacy for the Rangely Town Council, and Chuck Mills did the same for the Meeker Town Board.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled