Meeker

Loose Ends: ‘Telling it like it is’ important

“Tell it like it is” or “say what you mean” are worthy admonitions to everyone whose job depends on good communication skills. Some words work well to increase communication and others fail miserably. Often though, those words get lost in the final translation and those who are paid to keep[Read More…]

December 8, 2009 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Stringing Christmas along…

MEEKER | Brett Berthelson, an apprentice lineman for White River Electric Association, strung Christmas lights on the trees in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse last week in preparation for Wednesday’s Christmas tree lighting event, sponsored by Pioneers Medical Center. WREA is a co-sponsor.

December 8, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for Nov. 20-25 Key: RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, November 13

December 8, 2009 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Barone takes two games

MEEKER I Barone Middle School’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team will go into Saturday’s district tournament on a winning note. Both the A and B teams won their games against Steamboat Springs before the Thanksgiving break. The B team won 29-14, while the A team won 35-28.

December 7, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lady Cowboys tip off with Telluride

MEEKER I Stacey Fitzgibbons and Timbre Shriver, who played on last year’s state-placing girls’ basketball team, return this year to lead the Lady Cowboys as seniors and will open the season tonight at home, as hosts of the annual White River Electric Association’s Cowboy Shootout. Meeker will play Telluride in[Read More…]

December 7, 2009 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Thanks for great care at Pioneers Medical

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kellie Turner and staff in the ER at Pioneers Medical Center. We couldn’t have asked for better care and concerns. Also a great big thank you for all your prayers, calls and all the support we received during our time of need.

December 7, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Belt a little tight? Don’t be surprised. According to mashable.com the average Thanksgiving meal in 2009 balanced out at 2,250 calories per plate. That’s more than the average daily calorie intake for most Americans, and a 5 percent increase from 2008. Apparently being forced to tighten our wallets makes us[Read More…]

December 7, 2009 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Caring awards at Meeker Elementary

Meeker Elementary School recently held its “Caring” assembly. The students exemplified the characteristic of caring both for themselves and others.

December 6, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

MHS wrestlers start season at Hotchkiss

MEEKER I The Cowboy wrestling team will open the season Saturday, competing in the Bulldog Invitational in Hotchkiss, with seniors Pat Love and Mark Papez leading the team. “I look for Pat to be our main leader, the one who gets the guys in the right frame of mind and[Read More…]

December 6, 2009 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rangely will celebrate third ‘Holidayfest’ Saturday

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Holidayfest. The annual Rangely Chamber of Commerce Christmas celebration will be held Saturday. This will be the third year for the event. And, important for an outdoor event, the weather forecast for Saturday looks good. Not like two years ago when it[Read More…]

December 4, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker

On the move … Meeker churches swap buildings

MEEKER I Talk about a church on the move. Actually, this involves two churches on the move. The Church at Meeker and New Creation Family Church have swapped buildings. Following services Sunday, parishioners from both congregations pitched in and, all in one afternoon, the two churches had switched locations.

December 4, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Closing soon: The Bakery nears its last batch

Dave and Enid Steffen, owners of The Bakery in Meeker, were interviewed Tuesday as winners of a Channel 9Who Care Award. The segment will air at 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday on KUSA, at 8 a.m. Friday on KTVD and at 7 a.m. Saturday on KUSA. The Steffens will[Read More…]

December 3, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled