Author: Special to the Herald Times

Neenan will double MES warranty

Statement from the Neenan Company in response to a problem with east wall of gym at the new Meeker Elementary School: “Neenan has determined the cause of the movement of Meeker Elementary School’s east gym wall. Neenan under-designed the wall system for the required horizontal pressure, which resulted in unforeseen[Read More…]

Meeker Elementary holds book fair today

MEEKER I The Meeker Elementary School will have its third annual book fair today. The fair, which began Wednesday, will be held during parent-teacher conferences. The second day of the book fair will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Town asks residents to clear the streets

MEEKER I With the arrival of snow, the town of Meeker asks residents to remove everything from the street, such as trailers parked along the curb or in cul-de-sacs, vehicles that are not used all of the time and basketball hoops.

The County Cubicle: MAN, oh man … what a network

Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]

Obituary: Joyce Thorpe

Joyce Thorpe Died Oct. 11, 2010 Joyce Ellen Thorpe, 86, Fruita, died Oct. 11, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Mrs. Thorpe was a retired women’s employment counselor.

Burnell promoted to private first class

MEEKER I Jonathan Burnell, currently stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., has received his second promotion — to private first class. He is the son of Sam Burnell and Jody and Caleb Gardner. Siblings are Jefrey and Cherokee Burnell.

Rifle Cross Country Invitational:

Held Thursday, Oct. 14: Rangely results Boys varsity Rangely boys placed 7th William Scoggins 8th 18:19.31 Devin Williams 37th 20:12.05 Justin Prosser 44th 20:34.16 Tanner Nielsen 52nd 21:11.57 Dale Nielsen 65th 21:56.49 Conner Phelan 69th 22:15.65 Cameron Enterline 78th 24:46.02 Girls varsity Rosalise Coombs 54 28.19.53 • • • •[Read More…]