Author: Special to the Herald Times

New faces of the RE-4 district

Dwayne Newman — superintendent and Rangely Middle School principal I am excited to have this opportunity to serve the Rangely school district, and to live in the community of Rangely.

Obituary: James C. Purkey

James C. Purkey “Pop” was born July 5, 1929, in Meeker, Colo., to John Frank Purkey and Josephine May Hawkins Purkey, passed away on July 25, 2008, surrounded by his family.

Meeker Recreation Center News: August 14, 2008

MEEKER — Mini Soccer ages 5-6, Soccer I ages 7-9, Soccer II ages 10-13 begins the week of Aug. 25. Cost $25. Registration deadline Aug. 26. For details see the Aug.-Nov. brochure, call, come in or go online. Note: all ages will play at Paintbrush Park.

Nelson runs in prelims Sat.

MEEKER — Billy Nelson, the son of Bill Nelson, a supervisor with Summit Industries in Meeker, will compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase qualifying race at the Beijing Olympic Games at 7:20 p.m. Aug. 16, Mountain Time.

Meeker Locals: August 14, 2008

MEEKER — Congratul-ations to all the participants at county fair for jobs well done. Now that the fair is over, it’s time to start looking ahead to the start of the new school year! School starts Aug. 25, less than two weeks from today.