If you’d like to avoid spending Labor Day laboring, you might want to take advantage of Saturday’s special holiday: Fight Procrastination Day. Grandparents’ Day is Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker golfer second at Rifle
RBC | Meeker High School’s Trey Morris shot an 18-hole score of 74 to finish second Aug. 23 at Rifle Creek Golf Course. Cross-county rival Rangely Senior High was led by seniors Kacey Denny and Caleb Templeton with scores of 96.
Rangely Review
RANGELY | Believe me, Rio Blanco County’s senior citizens really do know how to party, picnic and play. Twenty seniors from Rangely (11) and Meeker (nine), plus three staff personnel spent Aug. 24 enjoying the drive to and from South Fork — beautiful, lush and green. At South Fork a[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds
JUNE TRANSACTIONS Seller: Harley Peters Buyer: Robert Redmon Description: Section: 12 Township: 4S Range: 102W 43644 Hwy 139 Transaction Price: $260,000
Fallen Marine Chance ‘always with his unit’
Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter sent to Chance Phelps’ father, John, by Chance’s commanding officer, Lt. Dan Robertson, after Chance was killed in action in Iraq. It is published with the family’s permission. Dear Mr. Phelps: Thank you for your response. Sir, below I will detail[Read More…]
Band of brothers …
Kevyn Mack of Meeker, left, posed with the Bacon brothers, Michael, center, and actor Kevin, who starred in the 2009 movie, “Taking Chance,” about Chance Phelps, who was killed while serving in Iraq in 2004.
Patriot Day to be observed on Sept. 11
RBC I Patriot Day is Sept. 11 of each year, designated in memory of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Crawford’s 60th Anniversary
MEEKER | Bill and Margaret Crawford of Greeley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Pacific Northwest, given to them by their daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Joseph Manzanares. The Crawfords have family in Meeker.
COLORADO STATE FAIR RESULTS
Rio Blanco County results from the exhibit judging at the Colorado State Fair: Horseless Horse Intermediate Jamie Moyer — 6th place Leather craft — Unit 10 Jr. Sewing Leather Casey Turner — Reserve Champion Leather craft — Unit 10 Int. Sewing Leather Kylloe Goedert — Grand Champion Photography — Level[Read More…]
Woof Fest will be part of Septemberfest
In conjunction with Septemberfest, a new event, Woof Fest, will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Elks Park. The event will feature numerous contests, including an essay contest and a photo contest, as well as a silent auction for a handmade quilt.
The County Cubicle: Fleet management … mowers to loaders
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.”
Conrado family meets in Estes Park
MEEKER I Forty-one family members of the late Charles D. and Esme M. Conrado gathered at the YMCA Camp in Estes Park to pay tribute to and share memories of two wonderful, loving parents. The five siblings gathered with their spouses and offspring Aug. 12-15. This was a reunion 18[Read More…]
