MEEKER | What is a “trail angel” you may well ask? I first learned of this term when our oldest son hiked the 2,500 mile Appalachian Trail in 2009. As a mom who had never heard of the “AT” I was freaked out by our son (freshly minted college graduate)[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
BOOT CAMP GRAD …
2019 Rangely High School graduate RaeLynn Norman daughter of Chloe Norman and granddaughter of Adair and Melissa Norman graduated boot camp Jan. 17, 2020. Norman is stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and Dec. 8, 2020 she was pinned an E3/lance corporal. Her MOS is 5811 military police. | COURTESY PHOTO
The sky’s the limit …
Colten Fritzlan, 20, competed in his first National Finals Rodeo this year and finished third the final world standings, earning the bull-riding Rookie of the Year title, and won the average at the NFR by scoring in seven of the 10 rounds. Fritzlan’s season total earnings are $241,446.89. He is[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Charles Kenneth Sutton and Abigail (Urish) Sutton of Rangely would like to announce the birth of their son, Daniel Bishop Robert Sutton. He was born Nov. 12, 2020, at 8:03 a.m., at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.75 inches. Grandparents are[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Dec 17, 2020
A message from the Meeker School Board Dear Editor:As we finish an exceptionally difficult calendar year, the Meeker School Board would like to convey thanks and the best hopes of the season to our district staff and to our community. Our teachers, support staff, and administration have made extraordinary efforts,[Read More…]
Rangely’s Christmasfest 2020
Chilly weather couldn’t hold back Rangely’s Christmas cheer this year. Residents enjoyed a Parade of Lights and carriage rides last weekend. Rangely’s annual Christmas light contest was also a success.Contest winners will receive extra Chamber Bucks from the HT for helping spread Christmas cheer in a tough year. The Rangely[Read More…]
Obituary: Edwin Allen Jirak
Feb. 6, 1928 ~ Dec. 3, 2020 Edwin Allen Jirak, husband, father, civic leader, retired pharmacist, and Navy veteran, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at the Boise VA Medical Center at age 92. Born Feb. 6, 1928, in Kearney, Nebraska, he was the younger of two sons of Joseph and[Read More…]
For one family, mental health difficulties aren’t just about 2020
LAKEWOOD | They love each other. That should go without saying. They have, in fact, gone through hell and back for one another — and that was before 2020 rolled out its string of gut-twisting, sleep-depriving upheavals. Still, Janay Barfoot will be the first to say that hers is a[Read More…]
feathery friend …
Baby, it’s cold outside! It’s a great time to bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air with a friend or two, just like Rangely resident Kaisley Sanford and her pet rooster Tony.
ERBM receives $26,600 in commercial light rebates
MEEKER | White River Electric and Tri-State’s Commercial Light Rebate program issued the Meeker Rec District $26,600 in lighting rebates. This included rebates for the new ball field lights and indoor LED upgrades for the Rec District facility. WREA is also working on commercial light rebates for the new Meeker[Read More…]
News Briefs: Dec 17, 2020
Window shop with The Upstairs Gallery MEEKER | The Upstairs Gallery has moved downstairs into the Hugus Building windows. Shop anytime. Text or leave a voicemail for Pat @ 970-799-9375 with your name and item numbers. Pick up between 2-5 p.m. at the 594 Main Hugus door. Fine art and[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER: It all start’s with soil.
Many people enjoy designing attractive landscapes around their homes. These areas may be dominated by lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, or vegetable gardens. To protect the financial and time demands of these efforts, gardeners must first understand the specific soil conditions in their yard. How well does the soil hold (or[Read More…]