A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kellie Turner and staff in the ER at Pioneers Medical Center. We couldn’t have asked for better care and concerns. Also a great big thank you for all your prayers, calls and all the support we received during our time of need.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Caring awards at Meeker Elementary
Meeker Elementary School recently held its “Caring” assembly. The students exemplified the characteristic of caring both for themselves and others.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • Channels 2 and 5 have been extra good and Channel 4 is pretty good, but still has some “snow.” • Bruce Motor Co. will be showing the new 1960 Dodge Saturday. The all new Dodge features a big, solid body with the[Read More…]
Free holiday movie is a cherished Christmas memory
With the gray clouds of a looming storm blowing in, there is more on the breeze than the smell of fresh snow. There are memories adrift. Like coal smoke on a cold winter’s day. The memories of anticipating Christmas break in past seasons are as fresh and honest as the[Read More…]
Obituary: Zelda S. Frandson
Zelda S. Frandson, 88, of Loveland passed away on Nov. 26, 2009, at a local nursing home. Zelda was born on June 25, 1921, in Meeker to Clyde B. Stephenson and Goldie M. Wilson Stephenson. She married Rowen D. Frandson on Oct. 20, 1950, in Fort Collins.
Obituary: Grant Ainge
Grant Ainge, 84, of Jensen, Utah, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, in the Uintah Care Center. Grant was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Jensen to Jonah “Nile” Ainge and Ella Sybil Fletcher Ainge. He married Marba Ellen Peterson in Vernal, Utah, on Feb. 25, 1946. They were sealed together for[Read More…]
Santa workshop set for Walbridge Wing
MEEKER I A Santa workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m. today at the Walbridge Wing. “It’s for the residents, so that they can do their own Christmas shopping,” said Treasa Ellis, one of the organizers. “We’ll have helpers helping with the wrapping of gifts. All of the gifts were[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 3, 2009 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected] MEEKER LIONS CLUB selling Christmas Trees at Meeker[Read More…]
Fairgrounds manager is a real ‘Friend of 4-H’
Bill Jordan is the man behind the curtain. As the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds manager, Bill does most of his work behind the scenes. But people who are involved with the fair, which is one of the county’s premier events of the year, as well as the many other activities[Read More…]
Veterans! Sign up for the next honor flight
Six World War II veterans from Meeker went on the Western Slope Honor Flight trip in August to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C. Applications are being accepted for next year’s Honor Flight trip, which will be in May.
Obituary: Norma May Crawford
Norma May Crawford joined her Lord and Savior Nov. 22, 2009. She was born in Montrose, to Ellis and Ida Webb on May 13, 1929. Norma met her soulmate Harry “Hack” Crawford and they wed Oct. 29, 1948. To this union, the pride and joy of their life was added,[Read More…]
Letter: Justice center, school are separate issues
It is important that the issues of a new justice center and what to do about the elementary school remain separate. One issue is a county issue and the other is a city issue, both having long-reaching effects on the residents and visitors of our community.
