Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.
Meeker
Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Law enforcement activity for January 29-February 4, 2010, included:
New Arrival: Lilliana Belle Luthge
MEEKER | Brynn and Hallie Buckles are proud to announce the birth of their baby sister, Lilliana Belle.
New district ranger brings wealth of experience to job
MEEKER I Ken Coffin has been in Meeker for a couple of months now, settling in to a new town and a new job. Coffin replaced Glenn Adams as the Blanco District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. Adams is now the Rifle District Ranger.
Jacob a degree candidate in South Dakota
MEEKER I Justin Jacob was a candidate for a degree in interdisciplinary sciences/pre-medicine from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during commencement ceremonies Dec. 29.
Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school
In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
Letter: Cribbage players raised $300 in tourney
On Jan. 31, 18 eager cribbage players played in the benefit cribbage tournament at Mountain Valley Bank.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 24, 1935 • Bond Norman reports 14 head of cattle missing from his pasture along government road 5 miles west of town.
Sleepy Cat is Chamber member of the week
MEEKER I Sleepy Cat Real Estate and Lodging is this week’s Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week. To read their story and view images, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Question: What gets in the paper and why?
I submitted a picture and short paragraph about the graduation of my son from the U.S. Marine boot camp. That was over two weeks ago. When I checked the paper Jan. 29, it still had not been printed.
Obituary: Pansy L. (Moore) Wilson
Pansy (Moore) Wilson passed away on Jan. 23, 2010. Pansy had suffered a broken hip only weeks prior to her death.
The greatest loss: Those who have lost children can identify with Martin family
MEEKER I When Joe Gutierrez heard about the Jan. 19 accident involving three members of the Martin family and the death of 9-year-old Stone Martin, he knew what the boy’s father and mother were going through.