Meeker

Letter: Bilson thanks PMC doctors and staff

I would like to proffer my genuine and heartfelt thanks to Judy Eskelson, Dr. Albert Krueger and the entire Pioneers Medical staff for the wonderful time they afforded me at PMC on the first of March.

March 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Josephine French

Josephine French Oct. 30, 1911~March 17, 2010 Josephine French was born Oct. 30, 1911, to George and Josephine Thompson in Vernal, Utah. She left us March 17, 2010, while residing in the Walbridge Wing.

March 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DA looking for deputy in county

RBC I The district attorney’s office is looking for a new deputy for its Rio Blanco County office. DA Martin Beeson thinks he’s found his man.

March 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week last week was local dentist Charles Vandiver. To read the story about Charles and DeeAnna, go to www.meekerchamber.com. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week was Ducey’s Electric. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker teams excel at Destination Imagination

MEEKER I Eight teams from Meeker traveled to Rifle to participate in the Western Slope Destination Imagination Tournament on March 18.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

An enlarged photo of brother and sister Stone and Alahna Martin was the backdrop for last Friday’s memorial service for Stone in the auditorium at Meeker High School. Nearly every seat was taken as family and friends paid their respects. See additional photos, Jerry Martin’s eulogy for his grandson and Stone’s obituary on Pages 6 and 7.

Meeker

Memorial service for Stone Lee Martin: Tears in heaven

EULOGY FOR STONE LEE MARTIN Stone was one of the most loving, kind, compassionate, and genuine kids that has ever lived. Stone loved God, his family, his friends and the Meeker community. In his short life of almost 10 years, Stone taught us so much. Stone has also taught us many things in his[Read More…]

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker High students are studying in Baja

MEEKER I Eight Meeker High School students and one teacher, Bob Dorsett, are participating in a nine-day field science project studying marine life in Baja California Sur. The Island Ecology Program, organized by Ecology Project International (www.ecologyproject.org), is located at the Sea of Cortez’ Espiritu Santo Island.

March 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

WR Snowmobile Club will ride Sunday

MEEKER | White River Snowmobile Club will have its annual ride this Sunday. Riders will depart the Ripple Creek parking lot at the end of County Road 8 at 10 a.m. All ages and ability of riders are welcome. Club leaders will accompany all riders.

March 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Splitting wood is out of Jesper Jonsson’s hands from now on

Jesper Jonsson makes his living with his hands. So when he almost lost a finger in a log-splitting accident in January, it threatened not only his career, but his livelihood. Jesper, a chef with an international reputation, owns and operates The Bistro restaurant in Meeker with his wife, San.

March 24, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Herald Times example of community paper

As a lifelong journalist, I appreciate Jeff Burkhead’s self-revealing column on himself. Beneath the juicy personal information in which he accepts his consequences for the mistake of a lifetime, is the philosophy and goal of every community newspaper. He’ll serve this community with dignity and honor.

March 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Luke Patrick Thomas

Luke Patrick Thomas Nov. 5, 1972~March 12, 2010 Our beloved Luke Patrick Thomas, 37, passed away March 12, 2010. Born Nov. 5, 1972, in Montrose, he grew up in Meeker, the son of David Thomas and Julie (Suter).

March 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 5 comments

Meeker Locals

Besides the proliferation of skunks, porcupines and rabbits out and about, the robins are back. Spring, which officially begins this weekend, may have actually sprung. But whatever you do, don’t put away your boots and hats and mittens yet. Around here, that’s as much of a guarantee for a spring[Read More…]

March 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled