MEEKER | Ken and Roxie Copeland of Meeker would like to announce the marriage of their son Rex Copeland to Jennifer Jannes, the daughter of Phil and Olga Jannes of Meeker.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 7, 1935 • Everett Rector, Rangely pioneer, was severely burned when carbide gas from his lighting system exploded. It seems that after retiring for night, Mr. Rector thought he smelled a gas odor. When he struck a match there was an explosion.
Ormsbee makes parents proud
Lt. Robert Ormsbee, son of Robert and Gloria Ormsbee of Dinosaur, was graduated from the Hawk Mountain Ranger Search and Rescue School on Feb. 21. The Hawk Mountain Ranger School is located in Hawk Mountain, Pa.,
Letter: State rep. did not vote for higher vehicle fee
I am writing today to set the record straight on a topic that has taken on a life of its own. In short, I did not support nor did I vote for the vehicle fee registration increase dubbed FASTER by its proponents.
Purkey~Slaugh engagement
RANGELY | John and Sherri Purkey of Meeker are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Shannon Marie Purkey to Justin Kendall Slaugh of Meeker. Shannon is a 2006 Meeker High School graduate. She is employed by First National Bank of the Rockies in Meeker.
Meeker Locals
The Town of Meeker really does want community input on the future of the elementary school site. What do you think? Post your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook discussion this week. Just go to www.facebook.com and look up the Herald Times.
Letter: Congressman’s office doesn’t respond
When Congressman John Salazar first sought office, he impressed many of us as being a good moderate. Even though I am not a Democrat, I not only voted for him, but convinced others to do so as well.
Hejl~Withouse engagement
RANGELY | Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hejl are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey, to Michael C. Withouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Withouse.
Meeker board declares financial emergency
MEEKER I In meetings Feb. 2 and 16, the Meeker School Board discussed, among other items, the declaration of financial exigency and the possibility of a staff reduction, student expulsions, MAPS testing results, policy changes in interscholastic athletics and changes in personnel.
Letter: Here’s one vote against four-day week
The dumbing of America seems to be gaining continuing inertia with Meeker wanting to willingly become a contributor and commit our future generals of School District RE-1 graduates entry to a global world equipped with provincial tools.
Letter: Substation concerns Meeker neighbors
It has only recently been brought to the attention of some of us who live in Sage Hills that White River Electric has plans to begin construction of a power substation on Sulphur Creek Road directly across from the entrance into the subdivision.
New Arrival: Madelyn Rose Bloch
MEEKER | Annabelle Jean Bloch would like to announce the arrival of her little sister, Madelyn Rose Bloch. She was born Jan. 26 at 12:01 a.m. in Corona, Calif. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
