Dear Editor: The American Rosie the Riveter Association, an organization of women who worked to support the war effort during WWII, will have their annual convention in New Orleans in June 2018. When plans are finalized, details will be posted on our website www.rosietheriveter.net and through the media. American Rosie[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Meeker should be proud of its work to preserve Coal Creek School
Dear Editor: The Rural School Project team would like to thank all the people who braved the wet, windy weather to attend the Coal Creek School 125th celebration on Sept. 23. Good food, wonderful music and many shared memories were exchanged during the day. On that first full day of[Read More…]
{GUEST COLUMN} Health: What is Xylitol?
By Kari Brennan Special to the Herald Times RBC | Xylitol is spelled with an “X” but pronounced with a “Z” sound. (Z-I-LI-TALL). Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute. Chemically, it is a sugar alcohol, and found naturally in berries, plums, corn,[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to supporters of Rangely’s ice cream social and homemade ice cream contest
Dear Editor: The Rangely Outdoor Museum would like to take this time to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our ice cream social and homemade ice cream contest a huge success. The ones who continue to support our event are: W. C. Striegel, with their donation[Read More…]
Letter: P.E.O. Chapter extends thanks for support of ‘Quilts in the Country’
Dear Editor: Meeker’s local P.E.O. Chapter would like to extend a gracious thank you to the community for its support of our seventh annual “Quilts in the Country” quilt show and bake sale held at the Fairfield Center during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. This fundraiser enables us to continue[Read More…]
{Guest Column} History: The ‘Meeker Massacre’ and the not-so-distant past
EDITOR’S NOTE: Friday, Sept. 29 marks the 138th anniversary of the “Meeker Massacre.” By Brandi Denison Special to the Herald Times Meeker | I grew up in Western Colorado, and, maybe like other residents of the area, I learned the story about the Meeker Massacre. I spent summers in my[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Flags, freedom and football
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” ~ The First Amendment of[Read More…]
{Letter} Commending Meeker schools
Dear Editor: How can a person move from “me first” to … “it is first about them and not about me”? The Meeker School District is an inspiring example. Judging from what we have experienced, our guess would be that every morning, before their feet strike the floor, Meeker teachers[Read More…]
{Letter} Thanks from the Meeker Classic
Dear Editor: A special thanks to you and the staff at the Herald Times for your coverage of our community events and support of the Meeker Classic. We appreciate all you do for the community. There are 14 unsung heroes who volunteer countless hours during the year and the week[Read More…]
{Health & Wellness} Meditation: Benefits and getting started
By Stefanie Nielsen Special to the Herald Times RBC | Meditation. Are you doing it? Many people are, not just because it’s becoming more popular, but because they’re experiencing the benefits of it for themselves. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. It also may promote emotional health,[Read More…]
Defensive? You might be part of the problem {Editor’s Column}
By Niki Turner [email protected] “ Be honest. Look for areas where you can admit error and say so. Apologize for your mistakes. It will help disarm your opponents and reduce defensiveness.” ~ Dale Carnegie As soon as one party goes on the defensive, positive forward progress grinds to halt. Each[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Under the dome: On the road again with Bob Rankin
By Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | We wore out the tires on our car last month. That’s either a testament to how well Joyce and I do our jobs of reaching out to western Colorado or the result of CDOT not having enough money to fix[Read More…]