Meeker

Local, state candidates address Meeker Tea Party

Around 90 concerned citizens attended last Thursday’s Meeker Tea Party meeting with Sam Thiessen presiding. Pat Hughes, candidate for Rio Blanco County commissioner, and Bob McConnell, candidate for Congress, in the 3rd Congressional District, spoke and answered questions.

May 5, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Two new members on Meeker hospital, rec boards

MEEKER I In Tuesday’s polling-place election, some new candidates were voted in, as well as some familiar ones. Two newcomers, Kris Arcolesse and Zach Clatterbaugh, were elected to the board of directors of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Incumbent Dale Hallebach was re-elected to the recreation[Read More…]

May 5, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Players honored for accomplishments at end-of-season basketball banquet

MEEKER I The boys’ basketball team culminated its season April 18 at its annual banquet, hosted by the senior players’ parents. MHS coaches Neil Joy and Matt Dupire handed out junior varsity participation certificates to 11 younger members of the team who did not compete at the varsity level.

May 5, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: 30 is the new 100

Living in a small western community seems to offer one a true sense of place. Although a 30-year residence requirement is in force before allowing participation in the annual Old Timers Dinner and Dance, some of the locals in residence feel as if the White River Valley is truly home,[Read More…]

May 5, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Meeker students share their ideas for school site

MEEKER I Everyone has the future of the old elementary school on their minds, it would seem. Even students who left elementary school behind years ago. FCCLA members Ryan Wix, Sage Chapin and Elissa McLaughlin won the regional FCCLA competition with their “illustrated talk” about the historic downtown building.

May 4, 2010 by editor Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Herbert Bruce Blagg

Herbert Bruce Blagg, 81, of Morriston, Fla., died Apr. 22, 2010. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at Haven Hospice.

May 4, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Barone track teams will host meet this Saturday

MEEKER I The Barone Middle School track team of 61 strong has been exciting to watch in their first two meets. There has been one record broken and two relays were within a second of the school record.

May 4, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Peewee wrestling finale Sat.

MEEKER I The final peewee wrestling tournament of the season will be Saturday in Rangely. More than 20 wrestlers from Meeker competed last Saturday in De Beque and more than half of them placed in the top four of their brackets.

May 4, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: More “ifs” about our federal government

More questions of “if.” If your representative proposes a law, sells its value, convinces the majority and the young worker to pay for it and then votes for it, Is that democratic leadership?

May 3, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion: Tucker legacy continues to support local students

For nearly 30 years as a coach and teacher, Bob Tucker touched the lives of students. Tucker died in 2006, but through a golf tournament honoring his memory, his legacy is still having an impact on students’ lives.

May 3, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker

MHS art show starts next week

MEEKER I High school art students show off some of the work they have created in the annual Spring Art Show. This year’s show will be up at the Meeker Recreation Center, starting Tuesday and running through Thursday during regular business hours.

May 3, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Fritzlan’s will be closed to the public

Fritzlan’s Cafe is closed to the public this year. Due to gas prices and economy, we had less drop-ins last year. Also, help is hard to find and keep that will stay until after hunting seasons are over.

May 2, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled