Oct. 22, 1948 ~ May 2, 2021 Gary was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to Gearld C. Hicken and Lillian (Brolien) Hicken. He was the oldest of four children although only he and younger sisters Susan and Barbara were born in Kemmerer. The family moved to Denver when Gary was six.[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Kaye’s Corner: Playing Well Together
MEEKER | This spring, the birds in our yard have gathered, shared the food, taken turns, and demonstrated an obvious acceptance of each other. It is always a cheerful event to observe them flying in with their beautiful colors, chowing down, and providing us many moments of joy. While not[Read More…]
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW …
WRBM Recreation & Park District dance classes recently finished up the 2020-2021 season.
Letters to the Editor: May 27, 2021
Compelled to respond Dear Editor: I have read through Boots Campbell’s May 13, 2021 letter to the editor several times and have come to the same conclusion every time. It is clear Ms. Campbell is having difficulties accepting the hearing officer’s ruling in the Moyer recall case. She referenced four[Read More…]
Cowboys defeat Panthers 14-13; sink Pirates twice
MEEKER | Five games in seven days, five wins, and one shutout for Meeker Cowboy baseball, which began Wednesday when Rangley came to Meeker for a nailbiter. The Cowboys, who were up 12-3 at the top of the fifth, let the Panthers take the lead to only reverse the game[Read More…]
College now enrolling students in new cybersecurity program
RBC | Cybersecurity has joined the list of academic programs available to students who choose Colorado Northwestern Community College in fall 2021 after passing two major milestones — hiring a program director and receiving program approval by the Higher Learning Commission. “Our newest program in cybersecurity will offer students the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Teacher appreciation
MEEKER | We are quickly approaching the end of another school year. Recently the celebration of teacher appreciation week took place in schools across the country. A national news story about one teacher in Texas reminded me of so many of my fellow teachers over the years. It featured a[Read More…]
Aging Services Coalition focuses on meeting needs of older adults
RBC | According to the Colorado State Demography office, the population of adults aged 65 and older will nearly double between 2020 and 2050. In Northwest Colorado, adults over the age of 60 account for 24% of the population, and contribute significantly to our economy and community. The Aging Services[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: “Sit,” “Heel” and “We love you”
MEEKER | Many years ago, we acquired a German Shepherd puppy who came from certified parents. Our sons named him “Storm” because he arrived on a stormy day. As a youngster, he was rambunctious with fuzzy hair, sweet to cuddle, and totally out of control. We, two parents and two[Read More…]
COUNCIL CLEAN-UP …
On May 15 the Rangely 4-H Community Council met for their traditional highway clean up at the intersection of Highways 139 and 64. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
Moffat County draft horse show returns to Craig for 2021
CRAIG | Are you ready to hear the thunder of horses’ hooves? Did you miss seeing them at the stock show this year? Are you longing to see a horse event because you miss seeing the Great American Horse Drive go through Maybell? It is time again for the ninth[Read More…]
Letter: Recall effort begins again
Dear Editor: Last week a hearing officer disallowed the petitions in the Gary Moyer recall effort. The decision was based on technical issues, not on substance. These were items even the Colorado Secretary of State’s attorneys didn’t know, and included: circulators should have name tags, the petitions were supposed be[Read More…]
