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.
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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…]
Obituary: Melvin D. Barley
Melvin D. Barley May 31, 1939 ~ Feb. 7, 2018 Melvin Dennis Barley passed on to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Vergle and Sylvia (Hall) Barley in Clifton, Colo., he grew up attending schools in the Grand Valley area[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…]
Citizens voice support for Rangely Police Dept.
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council heard more feedback about the Rangely Police Department Tuesday and discussed reducing regulations on establishments selling liquor. Councilwoman Lisa Hatch took time during the public input portion of the meeting to address her thoughts regarding the Jan. 23 public forum about concerns with the[Read More…]
Guest Column: The arts are essential for education
RBC | chose my college major based on whether or not I’d have to do calculus. Smart, right? This means instead of going with my original choice of business management (which would have been oh so very helpful now that I actually own a business—darn you, hindsight), I got my[Read More…]
Pinewood Derby …
Packs 189 and 191 held a Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts on Jan. 31. Cubmasters are Suzi White and Denise White. Keegan Cardin was awarded best sportsmanship. The following placed in the derby: first place, Clay Allred; second place, Chance Allred; third place, Ben Bertoch. COURTESY PHOTO
Obituary: ‘Bill’ Wilford Ray Burgett
‘Bill’ Wilford Ray Burgett Sept. 28, 1928 ~ Feb. 3, 2018 Bill was born to Almer Harrison and Viola Jane Burgett on Sept. 28, 1928, in Slick, Okla. He attended the local country school until moving to Beggs, Okla., in the late 30s. Upon moving to the city he decided[Read More…]
Obituary: Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson Sept. 2, 1942 ~ Feb. 9, 2018 Larry Johnson, 75, of Meeker, Colo., died Friday, Feb. 9, after a long and exhausting illness. Larry is already missed by his wife Sandra and the family he lovingly and patiently watched over for more than 52 years—his children Josh (and[Read More…]
Letter: Tired of economic development models that don’t work
Dear Editor: I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts and suggestions to the community through our local newspaper! Rio Blanco County has been at a crossroads for several years. Prospering from the good fortune of developing a very strong tax base relative to our small population but at the[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…]
