Dear Editor: I would like to thank Identity Graphics in Meeker for designing and making my re-election signs. Carly Thomson was great to work with. We are so very lucky to have a business like this in our county. Shopping at home is the best! Thank you, Renae Neilson Meeker
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Obituary: Cass Casper
Cass Casper Aug. 27, 1926 ~ May 15, 2018 Cass Casper passed away on May 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 27, 1926, to Hattie and Ed Casper in Hildreth, Neb. Cass married his wife Patricia Cassidy at their cabin in Buford, Colo., on July 10,[Read More…]
Guest Column: Time to put down some roots
By Julie Hart Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | I didn’t plan that last Friday would be the day I opened my front door, put Cookie girl on her leash and head west down my block. I just knew I had to get out of the house. I arrived in[Read More…]
Do you suffer from low vision?
RBC | Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. With low vision, activities like reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV may be hard to do. What are signs of low vision? Difficulty with any of the following—even when wearing glasses[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Knudsen Jens
Patricia Ann Knudsen Jens Dec. 23, 1935 ~ Dec. 30, 2017 27Patricia Ann Knudsen Jens, 82, died Dec. 30, 2017, following a brief illness in Casa Grande, Ariz. Patty was born Dec. 23, 1935, in Mesa, Ariz., and was the middle daughter of Jep and Margaret Knudsen. She enjoyed her[Read More…]
Cowboys bring home state track medals
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Colorado State Track meet was held in Lakewood, Colo., this past weekend, May 17-19. The Meeker Cowboys had an excellent meet with many of the athletes scoring points for the team. Jake Shelton was the lone discus scorer for[Read More…]
Guest Column: Meeker School District’s BEST Grant denied; now what?
By Chris Selle Meeker School District Superintendent MEEKER | Meeker School District recently learned that it was not successful in securing a Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant from the State of Colorado. If awarded, the grant would have helped fund a portion of the cost of renovating Meeker High[Read More…]
Memories and more at 2018 Senior Send-off
By Allie Willey Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Thursday, May 17 marked the last day of high School for Meeker’s Class of 2018. In honor of their last day of high school, before being sent into the real world, Meeker High School held its annual senior send off—a[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to first responders
Dear Editor: We had a serious incident at the Rangely post office and I’d like to thank all the first responders. From the dispatcher to all the firefighters, police officers and EMTs, thank you! Your fast response and help was and is greatly appreciated! Dusty Moreno Rangely
Panthers bring home gold, silver and bronze from state meet
RANGELY | All classifications were represented by student athletes from nearly every high school in the state during the Colorado State Track and Field Championships May 17-19 at JeffCo Stadium in Lakewood, Colo. The weekend saw everything from new state records to huge upsets and from perfect, sunny weather to thunderstorms[Read More…]
Turning of the tassels …
Rangely High School Senior Class President Kassidi Brannan led the 26 members of the Class of 2018 in the turning of the tassels at commencement exercises Sunday, May 20. Brittny Campos Photo
Memorial Service: Rowena Mildred Pennell
A memorial service for Rowena Mildred Pennell will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the Rangely Christian Church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Rangely Cemetery for family and close friends. An obituary will follow next week.
