Patricia Rose Nay Aug. 13, 1949 ~ June 10, 2018 Patricia Rose Nay has finished her race here on earth and entered her eternal home on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the age of 68. Patsy was born to David and Bessie Allen on Aug. 13, 1949, and was an[Read More…]
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Letter: LAI not ‘embezzling’ county funds
Dear Editor: It was brought to our attention that the county commissioners met in Rangely on Monday, June 18, 2018, and had a workshop to discuss Local Access Internet LLC. The term “embezzling” funds came up, which couldn’t be further from the truth. We have explained to the commissioners that[Read More…]
Nieslanik named to President’s List at Gonzaga U
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I Samuel Nieslanik of Meeker was named to the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2018. Students must ear a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a private Catholic university in Spokane, Wash.
Ghost Adventures visit delayed until August
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Due to scheduling conflicts, the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” team will be in Meeker in August instead of at the end of June, as was originally planned. Members of Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators were in town again this week, scouting locations for the Ghost Adventures[Read More…]
Rodeo Results: June 14
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Summer Rodeo Series Results for June 14: Ladies Breakaway (place, name, time) 1, Ellie Anderson, 1.2 #8 Header (place, name, time) 1, Aaron Webster, 7.2 2, Deena Norell, 7.7 3, Shawnee Stone, 9.2 #8 Heeler (place, name, time) 1, Kash Atwood, 7.2 2, Kash[Read More…]
What this year’s MHS graduates are planning
MEEKER | The last couple years or so, we have reported, from the Meeker high school graduation ceremony, what the year’s graduates are planning to do next. MHS counselor Trina Kennedy said at Commencement that in thinking about the Class of 2018, “The words of Maya Angelou come to mind…’You may[Read More…]
Obituary: Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Leeper
Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Leeper Jan. 9, 1940 ~ June 14, 2018 Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Leeper was born on Jan. 9, 1940, in Schenectady, New York, to Ervin and Lorraine Norton. At an early age, they moved to Denver, Colo., where her younger brother David was born. She graduated from the[Read More…]
Man who brought modern dentistry to Meeker retiring after 47 years
MEEKER | It’s been 47 years since Dr. Charles Vandiver hung out his shingle and opened Meeker’s first preventive dentistry. Since that time he has repaired countless teeth, raised a family, made lifelong friends and made Meeker home. After a lengthy career—the average American changes careers every five to seven years—Vandiver[Read More…]
Families deserve better
RBC | The number of cases in which children have been removed from homes in Rio Blanco County has doubled in the last year, straining staff and budget resources. According to Director of Human Services (formerly social services) Barb Bofinger, the majority of the increase is related to drug use.[Read More…]
Marlins zoom through Delta, Craig meets
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Swimming, as a competitive sport, goes well beyond teaching a life skill and preventing drowning; there are many invaluable lessons learned. The Meeker Marlins, a team of seven, traveled to Delta for an evening meet on Tuesday, June 12, and walked[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: You really can’t save time
We all do it, we’re all guilty of trying to save time. Saving time seems like a good idea, and so we’ve been told by every new time-saving gadget ever invented. Remember when email was considered a timesaver? It’s become a giant time suck. So we switched to texting. Really[Read More…]
Build a better BBQ
By GREG & MEGAN HANBERG GM Meats RBC | ’Tis the season for backyard barbeques. With quality meats and locally-available ingredients, these easy recipes will help you make the most of your next meal. JALAPENO POPPERS OF CHAMPIONS 18 fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened;[Read More…]
