Limeade fundraiser at Nana Goose MEEKER | Blake Rubin’s limeade stand is returning to 590 Main St. (in front of Nana Goose) on Thursday, June 2 from 12-4 p.m. It’s the fifth year for Rubin’s endeavor, and this year all proceeds to the Walbridge Wing for garden flowers in memory[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Guest Column: “The ear, the whole ear, and nothing but the ear!”
The EAR, THE WHOLE EAR, AND NOTHING BUT THE EAR! I’ve always wanted to say that but could never find the story to go with it. I borrowed the phrase from Bernadette Murphy’s book on the artist Vincent Van Gogh. Murphy spent six years researching the stories of a half-mad[Read More…]
UW wool judging team places fourth
MEEKER | The University of Wyoming Wool Judging team wrapped up a successful 2021-2022 season with a fourth-place finish at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo wool judging competition on Feb, 11. It was the highest UW has placed in a Texas contest since the revitalization of the wool[Read More…]
It’s Showtime Club report
RBC | We started our meeting Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. First we did our pledges. They were led by Milo Brennan and Brodee Kilduff. Our club President Tatumn Kennedy discussed important upcoming dates. Next we did demonstrations. Graycee and Hannah Coryell on the 11 most common goat breeds,[Read More…]
Kennedy receives county 4-H youth fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Tatumn J. Kennedy of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2022 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Miss Kennedy is a 12 year 4-H[Read More…]
Letters: Clark’s Thanks and Mind Springs Comments
Thanks from Clarks Dear Editor:Roger and Janet Clark want to thank J.D. Amick and his grandson, the Meeker ambulance, search and rescue department, sheriff’s department and PMC for their quick response and help when Roger’s knee gave out and he fell. Meeker is a special place to live and has[Read More…]
Fire Prevention, Part 4
If fire threatens your house and property, please be prepared to evacuate if needed. As the recent Marshall fire demonstrates yet again, you could have 20 minutes or less to evacuate. Work out and document a plan with your family while you are calm. Perhaps the hardest part is considering[Read More…]
Mac is more than the name of the truck in the movie “Cars”
There is much confusion in Scottish surnames. Think of a clan as more of a tribal association rather than a family hereditary. “Mc” or “Mac” prefixes to a surname are pretty much interchangeable. “Mc” is more prevalent in Scotland. “Mac” is used more by the Irish. “Mac” just means ‘son[Read More…]
Go forth …
Graduation speakers fill their speeches each May and June with words of wisdom that they hope the listeners will carry forward to all of the opportunities and changes that await them. If they are successful, the graduating class for which these words were originally written will recall them. Some of[Read More…]
SUMMER MEAL BOXES …
The Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services was busy this week preparing non-perishable boxes for the school districts. These boxes contain non-perishable items for children in need of summer meals. The boxes were delivered to schools on Wednesday, May 25. Thank you to Carmen McKay (Eligibility Supervisor), Nabila Mason[Read More…]
Rangely School Board welcomes new principal Chris Miller
RANGELY | At the May 17, 2022, school board meeting, the board approved the contract for Chris Miller, Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Superintendent Matt Scoggins offered recognition to Miller and is excited to have him with the district. Miller hails from St. Louis and has lived, worked and played in[Read More…]
Rangely track takes 16 to state competition
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers track and field took 16 athletes to the state games held on May 19-22. They were originally scheduled for May 19-21, but because of weather, the competition were postponed for a day. The meet started Thursday with prelims for several of the events and some[Read More…]
