MEEKER I We are glad to present this thank-you puzzle to Neenan and everyone who participated in building our new school. This puzzle represents the pieces of our school building. Just as you put together our brand new school, we put together the pieces of this puzzle to show our[Read More…]
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Letter: Thanks to editor for his honesty
I sat down and read Jeff Burkhead’s Feb. 18 column a few days ago, and what a wonderful, well-written and enlightening column it was.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 7, 1935 • Everett Rector, Rangely pioneer, was severely burned when carbide gas from his lighting system exploded. It seems that after retiring for night, Mr. Rector thought he smelled a gas odor. When he struck a match there was an explosion.
Purkey~Slaugh engagement
RANGELY | John and Sherri Purkey of Meeker are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Shannon Marie Purkey to Justin Kendall Slaugh of Meeker. Shannon is a 2006 Meeker High School graduate. She is employed by First National Bank of the Rockies in Meeker.
Meeker Locals
The Town of Meeker really does want community input on the future of the elementary school site. What do you think? Post your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook discussion this week. Just go to www.facebook.com and look up the Herald Times.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Friday, February 19 RBSO-1:50 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 3000 County Rd. 65, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-VIN inspection at 3500 County Rd. 102, Rangely MPD-9:36 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 986 Karen Court, Meeker
Loose Ends: On a four-day week
The school district is facing massive budget cuts and once again a four-day school week is under consideration. As an elementary school teacher during those years, I had mixed feelings about it. I was a traditionalist and believed in the educational philosophy that an increased amount of time in the[Read More…]
Meeker board declares financial emergency
MEEKER I In meetings Feb. 2 and 16, the Meeker School Board discussed, among other items, the declaration of financial exigency and the possibility of a staff reduction, student expulsions, MAPS testing results, policy changes in interscholastic athletics and changes in personnel.
Letter: Here’s one vote against four-day week
The dumbing of America seems to be gaining continuing inertia with Meeker wanting to willingly become a contributor and commit our future generals of School District RE-1 graduates entry to a global world equipped with provincial tools.
Letter: Substation concerns Meeker neighbors
It has only recently been brought to the attention of some of us who live in Sage Hills that White River Electric has plans to begin construction of a power substation on Sulphur Creek Road directly across from the entrance into the subdivision.
‘Too much snow’ cancels editor’s first snowmobile ride
A snowstorm, of all things, canceled the White River Snowmobile Club’s annual ride. Poor visibility and road conditions were contributing factors in the decision to scrub the snowmobile ride Feb. 21, not to mention lots of fresh snow. “There was just so much snow, it would’ve been overwhelming for your[Read More…]
School district receives mystery e-mail
MEEKER I School district personnel received a rambling e-mail message last week from an unknown sender who it is speculated may be a disgruntled employee or former employee.
