MEEKER I The ERBM Recreation and Park District is sponsoring a free Family Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Avery on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those wishing to ride the bus to the lake should be at the Meeker Recreation Center by 8:30 a.m.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 17, 1935 • With the White River valley blanketed with another heavy snowstorm there should be no drought in this section this year.
Meeker Locals
With the first month of 2010 speeding to a close, have you thrown your resolutions out the window? Pick up those goals and get back on the ball! The phrase “put something on the ball” referred to a baseball pitcher using a spin, or unusual speed, in a pitch.
In basic training
MEEKER I Jon Burnell, son of Jody (and Caleb) Gardner and Sam Burnell, all formerly of Meeker, has entered into basic training for the U.S. Army in Fort Sill, Okla. He will graduate in March.
Obituary: Linda Adcock
Linda Jeanne Brannan Zuleger Adcock passed away on Jan. 13, 2010, at her home that she shared with Craig Mahoney in St. Louis. Linda was born on April 4, 1969, to Richard Lee and Linda Gail Brannan.
Cowboys take two
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys picked up two crucial league victories over the weekend, stopping the Hayden Tigers 64-54, and then cruising past the Vail Christian Saints on Saturday 67-40.
Letter: Some thoughts on a four-day school week
I am writing in hopes that you will publish my thoughts on the school district’s proposal to change to a four-day week.
Letter: Rangely coach, team are congratulated
Hats off to Coach Jeff LeBleu and the wrestling team for their outstanding performance on the mat and off. From Friday at 5 p.m. until Saturday at 9 p.m. they were a top-notch program.
Letter: Angels & Outlaws owner says thanks
Thank you to the town of Meeker and its great citizens. Since October 1990, when I first saw the town of Meeker and the surrounding area, myself and my family have been blessed with many great memories and friends. From day one, I felt like I belonged here.
PMC is chamber member of the week
MEEKER | The Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Pioneers Medical Center.
LeBlanc on Univ. of Wyoming honor roll
MEEKER | Joseph James LeBlanc of Meeker was one of 68 students from Colorado on the 2009 fall semester President’s Honor Roll at the University of Wyoming.
Waving Hands Review seeks submissions
RANGELY I Northwestern Colorado’s new literary and arts magazine, Waving Hands Review, is accepting submissions for its second issue.
