MEEKER | Dr. Bob Dorsett has been trying to convince Meeker’s board of trustees that the annual aerial spraying of pesticides before Range Call is not the best way to control the pesky insects. This year he pointed out a new reason for the town to consider rethinking its mosquito[Read More…]
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Unofficial Special District Election Results
ERBM Recreation & Park District: Dan Chinn – 294 John Strate – 233 Rob Baughman – 215 Andrea Gianinetti – 183 Christopher Lockwood – 171 Donald Blazon – 136 Joe Beck – 93 Sam Love – 89 Michael Selle – 61 Hospital District: Kimberly Brown – 411 Todd Shults –[Read More…]
Roaring ‘20s …
Meeker High School students enjoyed a Roaring ‘20s themed prom Saturday, April 28. Second attendants were Cooper Meszaros & Brittney Adams (left), first attendants were Doak Mantle and Taylor Dodds (right) and Victor Varela and Sierra Williams (center) were crowned prom king and queen. DEVIN NEFF PHOTO
GRADUATE …
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty J. Gibson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen[Read More…]
6K for Water May 19
MEEKER | “Six kilometers (3.7 miles) is the average distance someone has to walk to get clean water in many places in the developing world,” Meeker United Methodist Church Pastor David Petty told the Herald Times last year just before hosting its first World Vision Global 6K for Water event. “For[Read More…]
PMC Board Candidate Q&A
MEEKER | Four open seats on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors will be filled at the special district election May 8. The Herald Times asked each of the five candidates eight questions via email. These are their responses. The election will be held in conjunction with ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Are you eligible to vote tomorrow?
MEEKER | Are you eligible to vote in tomorrow’s election? More than likely, at least when it comes to Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District’s board election. Per ERBM’s Designated Election Officer Cathy Kiser, “A huge percentage of our population in the District will be able to vote.”[Read More…]
Special Guest at MES …
“You can do anything as long as you believe in yourself,” Denver Broncos cheerleader Chelsea Jones told kindergarten through third graders Monday at Meeker Elementary School. Jones, 24, is the niece of kindergarten teacher Jackie Myer. Third graders wrote letters to Jones asking her to visit the school. Jones said[Read More…]
Arbor Day …
Winners of the “Why I Want a Tree” essay contest, Bow, Peyton and Luke Muxlow and Jody Meakins, attended the Arbor Day celebrations Saturday, April 27 at Sanderson Hills Park. Becca Nielsen was the other essay winner, but wasn’t able to attend the tree planting. Each of the winners won[Read More…]
Music Recital …
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Ribbon cutting for Eagle River Waste
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and several Meeker residents were present at a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house last Friday for Eagle River Waste Services (ERWS), which included hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings. As reported in the[Read More…]