James ‘Jim’ E. Norcross Jan. 7, 1929 ~ Jan. 28, 2018 James (Jim) E. Norcross, 89, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Jim and his wife Jeannine moved to Glenwood Springs in 1980 where he was the western slope sales representative for[Read More…]
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Rangely Racquetball returns March 9-11
Rangely | The 25th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament will be held March 9-11 at the Rangely Recreation Center. Entry fees must be received by noon Monday, March 5. Sign up early, as participation is limited. Call tournament director Shirley Parsons, 970-675-5360, or call the rec center at 970-675-8211 for details.
Celebration for Ardith Douglass Feb. 23
Meeker | There will be an afternoon tea retirement celebration for Ardith Douglass at the White River Museum at 565 Park Ave., in Meeker on Friday, Feb. 23 from 3-5 p.m.
Scholarships available for nontraditional students starting or returning to college
RBC | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) is now accepting applications for the Lew Goodhart Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to “nontraditional students”, defined as adult students age 22 and older or a re-entry student. Enrollment in a Colorado educational facility is required and preference will be given to[Read More…]
Guest Column: Inspiration from a former patient
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | asked a former patient of mine to write for me this week. He exemplifies motivation, positive attitude, work ethic and drive. These are traits I admired when he was my patient and I felt all who battle serious health conditions should[Read More…]
Homegrown business working well for Meeker couple
RBC | Disney, Mattel, Apple, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Harley Davidson all have one thing in common. Can you guess what it is? Their origin story. Each of these household names got their start in a garage. At first glance, it might seem like an odd place to[Read More…]
Rangely Food Bank needs your help
RANGELY | The Rangely Food Bank is in desperate need of your donations. After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services. With the demand increasing the food bank is in need of cash donations to help purchase[Read More…]
Smoking River Open House Feb. 17
MEEKER | Smoking River Studio Arts is hosting an Open House Saturday, Feb. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 627 Main St. Entertainment will be provided by Mountaintop Sound and refreshments and appetizers will be served.
New group in support of wild horse herd to meet Feb. 17 in Meeker
RBC | At the Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers business meeting Feb. 3, Bureau of Land Management Field Office Manager Kent Walter announced that a new local wild horse group was being formed. Spokespersons indicated they will hold an “organizational interest meeting” on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the BLM office, 220 E.[Read More…]
Mardi Gras Style …
Meeting for wild horse enthusiasts Feb. 17
MEEKER | We need you! Calling on all wild horse enthusiasts! Join us for an organizational interest meeting to support the Piceance-East Douglas Wild horses and the BLM White River Field Office. Date Saturday Feb. 17 at noon, address 220 E. Market St. Meeker, Colo., at the BLM office. For[Read More…]
Community Calendar – February 15, 2018
– Projects in Grocery Sacks Feb. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center. Bring those crochet projects you just can’t seem to finish and let us help you get back on track. An expert volunteer will be available to teach the art of crocheting. Visit www.erbmrec.com for details,[Read More…]