Jerrold Schultz April 15, 2020 Jerrold (Jerry) Schultz passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 following a battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived there until he was 12 years old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Loose Ends: One big potluck supper
MEEKER | I occasionally view my life as one big potluck supper. It wasn’t only the main dish and the sides that made these memorable, it was the variety of friends and neighbors who gathered together and took time to see each other during busy times. In the midwest, potlucks[Read More…]
Allred returns from mission
RBC | Hey Rio Blanco County! It’s been about two years since you have seen the likings of me. Some of you might have wondered where in the world did he disappear to? Well for the past two years I have been living on the other side of the world[Read More…]
Letter: Douglas Creek ballot
Dear Editor: I received my ballot regarding the Douglas Creek Conservation District (DCCD) and read the letter to the editor in last week’s paper. I agree, these are some challenging and uncertain times but now is not the time to step back from the DCCD’s efforts to protect our property[Read More…]
Obituary: Olga Jannes
Olga Jannes Dec. 29, 1934 ~ April 17, 2020 Longtime Meeker resident, Olga Jannes, 85 died peacefully surrounded by her husband, Phil Jannes of 60 years and daughter Heidi, Thursday, April 17, 2020, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. Olga was born to Isadore and Johanna (Jennie Vassek) Pike on[Read More…]
INCOMING AND OUTGOING …
Meeker 3D printers are making PPE for healthcare workers
RBC | Local schools and libraries may be closed, but their maker-space equipment is busy. Meeker students Ethan and Joshua Quinn, supervised by their dad — art instructor Ben Quinn — are using one of the school district’s 3D printers to produce frames for medical face shields. The shields are[Read More…]
UPDATE: Boil order lifted for Rangely water users
As of Thursday morning, May 7, the Town of Rangely’s water has been tested, determined to be safe, and the boil order has been rescinded. The water will appear white for a few days due to being saturated with air. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety[Read More…]
Fiscus competes in History Channel’s ‘Forged in Fire’
RANGELY | Swords may not be the weapon of choice for many people nowadays, with more advanced weaponry readily available, but that does not stop some from continuing to work as bladesmiths, including 2017 Rangely High School graduate, musician, and coal miner Jarrod Fiscus. As the owner and bladesmith at[Read More…]
Letter: Request for vote
Dear Editor: I am requesting the people of Meeker to vote for me for the board of directors of the ERBM Recreation and Park District. I have lived in the great town of Meeker, Colorado, for the majority of my life and have deep roots within the community. I am[Read More…]
Obituary: Linda Sue Duke
Linda Sue Duke April 28, 1946 ~ April 21, 2020 Linda Sue Duke, 73, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away April 21, 2020. Linda was born April 28, 1946 to Clyde and Mary Louise (Chubb) Mitchell in Elk City, Oklahoma. Linda was a hairdresser and operated A Cut Above beauty salon[Read More…]
Q&A with candidates for ERBM’s board of directors
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The HT asked 10 questions of the four individuals running for two seats on the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. The election is May 5. If you have not requested and received an absentee ballot, voting will[Read More…]
