EDITOR’S NOTE: This update occurred prior to the reported wire transfer fraud of Wolf Creek funds. See this story for details. RBC | “This project in particular is incredibly complex, we have a lot of partners to work with to make sure we are conducting the proper level of analysis[Read More…]
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Obituary: Cletis E. Sims
Cletis E. Sims April 9, 1927 ~ Jan. 30, 2023 Cletis E. Sims, 95, passed away at home with his son and daughter-in-law at his side. He was the last of 15 children born at home to Walter and Lizzie Sims in London, Arkansas. During WWII he served in the[Read More…]
Obituary: Thaddeus Joseph Englert
Thaddeus Joseph Englert Nov. 14, 1934 ~ Dec. 29, 2022 Thaddeus Joseph Englert, son of Leo Francis Englert and Agatha Olivia Ohmes Englert, brother of Rosetta Land, Leo “Steve” Englert, Jr., Timothy (Leanna) Englert, and Mary Ann (Tim) Sheridan, and husband of Sue Ellen Englert made his great crossing to[Read More…]
Letters: February 2, 2023
Thanks for Christmas contributions Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Meeker-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the[Read More…]
Opinions sought on design draft for Circle Park Phase II project
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker’s Circle Park property has been identified in numerous public outreach efforts as a resounding priority for improvement over the past 10-plus years, including an expressed desire for enhanced access to — and utilization of — the in-town White River corridor.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Patents
Did you ever look at something new and declare, “I thought of that a long time ago!”? I am sure there of hundreds of people out there wishing they held the patent on Sticky Notes. 3M made a fortune on this little item and the spin offs. My computer screen[Read More…]
Loose Ends: National everything day
All over the country today someone is celebrating the very existence of a fruit, vegetable or meal menu item. It is hard to miss unless one listens to regular television or radio news reports. The local grocery store’s weekly flyers might have a proclamation in bold print reminding one to[Read More…]
Special districts, part 5: Conservation and conservancy districts
Read part 1: “The ins and outs of special tax districts” Part 2: “Explainer: how special districts work” Part 3: “Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM” Part 4: “Rio Blanco County’s Hospital Districts” RBC | In Rio Blanco County, special tax districts account for a variety of services[Read More…]
WINTERFEST
Winterfest royalty 2023 includes queen Mackenzie Manchester, king Kevin Wren, and attendants Rylee Allred, Marstan Wagner, Kyrah Phelps and Kasen LeBleu. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Conservation district annual meeting report, part 2
Last week, reported on the annual meeting of the White River Conservation District, which took pace Jan. 12. Here is some additional information from the meeting. Other topics covered included rangeland, water, wildlife and more. Here are highlights from the meeting handout. Rangeland The Districts have secured $388,000 and have[Read More…]
Obituary: Laurel Naomi Osborn Durham
March 20, 1923 ~ Dec. 21, 2022 Laurel Naomi Osborn was born on March 20, 1923, to Effie M. and Charley B. Osborn, the youngest of nine children. Her older siblings were Everette, Marion, Edith, Floyd, Lowell, Clarence (Bill), Kenneth and Kermit. She was born at a boarding house in[Read More…]
Obituary: Kevin Conrad Hazelbaker
May 19, 1961 ~ Nov. 28, 2022 Kevin Conrad Hazelbaker, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, at his home. He was 61. A memorial will be held at a later date. Kevin was born the son of Kenneth Conrad and Dorothyann (Williams) Hazelbaker on May[Read More…]




