The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • A meeting of the taxpayers in School District No. 2 was held to consider levying a 2 mill tax for school purposes. Mr. Allsbrook gave the following figures for expenses: cash on hand to pay teacher, $230; cost of iron seats, $163.50;[Read More…]
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Letter: Kimberly Halcomb says thanks to all
Thanks to all for your help in locating my husband and for the care that he received, from the ExxonMobil pumper to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office/EMS personnel, to Pioneers Medical Center and the St. Mary’s flight crew.
Loshbaugh to replace Hooker on Pioneers Medical Center board
MEEKER I Local business owner Avis Loshbaugh has been appointed to replace Pat Hooker on the board of directors of Pioneers Medical Center. Hooker, who is the administrator for the county, resigned his position on the hospital board.
Epsilon Chi members host council
RANGELY I Five members of the local Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA: Dorothy Collins, Brenda Hopson, Arleen Huff, Martha Mitchem and Gail Palmer hosted the Colorado West Council on Oct. 2 at the Radino Center.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is attorney Joe Fennessy. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Hayes Petroleum. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Letter: Rangely schools ask: ‘Is this my vision?’
Three propositions on the ballot this November place a very fundamental public policy question squarely before voters. Are reductions in taxes and fees that put a few more dollars in taxpayers’ pockets of more value than what those tax dollars will buy? Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101 are very[Read More…]
Anna Banana Memorial Wildcat Invitational:
Held Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fruita: Rangely results Boys varsity William Scoggins 19th 17:27
Stockgrowers meet next week at CNCC
RBC I The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Weiss Center Conference Room on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus.
Letter: Meeker school board against anti-tax votes
This year’s general election has three measures on its ballot that warrant discussion. It’s critical that the public understand the implications of the proposed Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101 before they vote on them.
Letter: Thanks to Officer Mike Washburn
As an EMT and a citizen of Meeker, I would like to send a special “thank you” to Mike Washburn for all the times he goes above and beyond the call of duty. When Mike is on duty and available, he always answers an EMS/fire page with the stopping of[Read More…]
Groundbreaking Monday for 4-H building
RBC I A groundbreaking ceremony for a new 4-H multi-purpose building at the fairgrounds will be held at noon Monday. To RSVP, call the 4-H Extension office at 878-9490.
Letter: Balloga family says thanks for support
Cindy and I have been awed at the number of people who have voiced their worries and prayers regarding our Marine’s safety while he was in Iraq. We have been touched at the number of people who have stopped him on the street, shaken his hand and thanked him for[Read More…]
