MEEKER I Geologist Jim Burnell will be the speaker at the third annual Energy Expo, sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and energy companies doing business in the area.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Community education classes still open
MEEKER I There are several fall CNCC community education classes still open for registration. Calligraphy is Sept. 13-Oct. 18. Digital photography starts Sept. 18. QuickBooks is scheduled for Sept. 18 and 25. Intro to the Internet and desktop publishing will be in October and November. A pastel painting workshop is[Read More…]
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Spa Country. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Thanks for taking us to the state fair
We would like it to say thank you to Dessa Watson and Heather Franklin for taking us to the Colorado State Fair. It was very fun.
Rangely women keep cup in tie
RANGELY y The Rangely Women’s Golf Club retained the Rangely Cup after a 12-12 tie last weekend in a tournament with the men’s club at Cedar Ridges Golf Course.
Obituary: Michael Dale Heath
Michael Dale Heath Dec. 10, 1956~Aug. 27, 2010 Michael Dale Heath, 53, passed away Aug. 27, 2010, from a heart attack while at work. He was a hard worker and left a great legacy for his children and grandchildren of dedication, responsibility and pride in the work you take on.[Read More…]
Letter: Task force raffling quilt for charity
Just wanted to let your readers know about a quilt raffle. The Colorado Rural Electric Association Women’s Task Force is raffling off a beautiful custom-made quilt. The quilt will be on display at the WREA annual meeting on Sept. 8.
4-H News
MEEKER I The fair has rounded up for Rio Blanco County, and some exhibits and animals are participating at the Colorado State Fair. Congratulations to all participants at the county fair. I would like to thank all the people who volunteered at the fair.
Rio Blanco BOCES implementing program to provide food for hungry kids on weekends
RBC I Rio Blanco BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) is implementing a program called Feeding Our Future. Various models of this idea have been successfully started in other states and also in other communities in Colorado.
Herter competes in Iron Girl Triathlon
MEEKER I Bonnie Herter competed Aug. 28 in the Boulder Iron Girl Triathlon. There were 619 women who participated in the quarter-mile swim, 17.2 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run.
Veterans reminded to claim stop-loss pay
RBC I Joe Dungan, veterans service officer for Rio Blanco County, reminds local veterans who are owed back pay that they should claim it.
Letter: Report from the Rangely Food Bank
Since my last letter, the Rangely Food Bank has received two refrigerators from Byrne Equipment Sales of Craig and Albert Knoblock of Rangely. The Catholic Church has bought us a new upright freezer. We have received several food and toiletries donations and a cash donation of $100. Sales of peanut[Read More…]
