MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatre Group proudly presents “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr.” at the Meeker High School auditorium, 500 School St., on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 at[Read More…]
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FFA chapter holds creed speaking contest; Smith and Moyer receive FFA degrees
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | On Tuesday, Oct. 17 the top 10 creed speakers from the intro to agriculture class competed for the chapter title. These 10 competitors recited the creed and also answered questions from a panel of three judges: Mary Baylie, Becca Nielsen and Katie Day.[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees rejects engineer’s bid recommendation for water supply improvement project
MEEKER | With Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Gerloff leading the meeting in lieu of Mayor Regas Halandras, the Meeker Board of Trustees Tuesday heard from Justin Carroll from the Range Call committee. Carroll said they would like to move the concert to Ute Park for 2018. The Range Call committee[Read More…]
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WREA restructures residential rates
MEEKER | Following a detailed analysis, the WREA Board of Directors approved to restructure WREA’s Residential, Small Commercial and Irrigation rates. The rate restructure includes an increase in the monthly WREA service fee and a decrease in the monthly kWh energy charge. This will result in about a $5.00 per[Read More…]
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Meeker veterans speak up about their service
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | As noted in part one of this story, the Herald Times was privileged to share in the experiences of four of Meeker’s military veterans—tank commander Anthony Mazzola, MP and dog handler Rob Baughman, MP Brenda Culler and flight engineer Wes[Read More…]
Nov. 14 final sight-in day at Meeker Sportsman’s Club
MEEKER | Nov. 14 is the last sight-in day for the season at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per rifle to sight-in your own rifle or $10 per rifle to have a Sportsman’s Club member sight it in for you.[Read More…]
Fourth seat on Meeker school board still too close to call
MEEKER | Late night final vote counting at the county courthouse Tuesday left announcement of one of four winners of Meeker school board seats undecided, with 10-12 votes still out. Voters clearly returned incumbents Bud Ridings with 736 votes and Davey Smith with 730 votes to the board. Challenger Laurie[Read More…]
Veterans Day activities in Meeker
MEEKER | There will be a meal for veterans hosted by Barone Middle School students at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 with an assembly to follow. Additionally, the Meeker VFW Auxiliary would like to cordially invite the public to our Flag Retirement Ceremony which will be opened with our[Read More…]
Nov. 14 final sight-in day at Meeker Sportsman’s Club
MEEKER | Nov. 14 is the last sight-in day for the season at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per rifle to sight-in your own rifle or $10 per rifle to have a Sportsman’s Club member sight it in for you.[Read More…]
Merriam retires after 17 years with sheriff’s office
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola and some 50 friends and law enforcement colleagues attended a retirement party on Friday, Oct. 27 for Lt. Deby Merriam, detentions commander, who is retiring after 17 years of service to our county. “It[Read More…]
