RANGELY | The world of Harry Potter was recreated within the walls of the Parkview Elementary School in Rangely on Friday, Oct. 21. Some of the attractions present for A Night at Hogwarts included Gringots Bank, a visit to the infirmary with Madam Pomfrey, Hagrid the Giant and Snape’s Potions Class.[Read More…]
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Junior high basketball gets underway
RANGELY | The eighth grade boys’ basketball A team and B team played two games each this past weekend in Steamboat. The A team was slow going at first against the Hayden Tigers, ending the first quarter losing 8-10. We were able to pick up the pace and finished the[Read More…]
Letter: McCrory for DA
Dear Editor: Four years ago, I publicly endorsed Sherry Caloia for District Attorney in her successful bid to unseat the intolerable incumbent, Martin Beeson. I’m glad Sherry won and I was relieved alongside many in the district that Mr. Beeson was out of power. In this election, I am very[Read More…]
eWIC cards save time for store clerks and families
RBC | For more than four decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has provided access to nutritious foods and other nutrition-related services to eligible low-income women, infants and children. Last year, the program’s well-documented benefits helped improve the health and food security of 157,000 Coloradans.[Read More…]
Letter: Invitation to participate in economic development
Dear Editor: Great things are happening in Rio Blanco County concerning economic development and future community sustainability! We are ripe with opportunity, and keeping efforts focused on the overall goal of bringing more jobs and more money to Rio Blanco County, community partners are hard at work, taking a balanced[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 27, 2016
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – We don’t believe the Lord ever intended to combine a preacher and a politician. No man can serve two masters and do it successfully. – The prisoner, who has been in the county jail for some weeks charged with horse stealing, made his[Read More…]
Scammers get political with phishing scheme on polling calls
RBC | Steer clear of political polling calls that promise gift cards in exchange for taking a voter survey. Survey cons are common but the US presidential campaign gives scammers a timely elections twist. How the Scam Works: You get a call from someone claiming to be conducting a political survey.[Read More…]
Obituary: Troy Ross ‘Buck’ Pollard
Troy Ross ‘Buck’ Pollard Oct. 28, 1926 ~ Oct. 18, 2016 Troy Ross (Buck) Pollard was born in a converted barn in New Boston, Texas, on Oct. 28, 1926, and left this earth on Oct. 18, 2016, in Austin, Texas. Most of his school years were spent in Salem, Ill.[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | In last week’s edition, Alvin Jones was mistakenly identified as the president of the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. John Scott is the president of the club. We apologize for the error.
Editor’s Column: Stability
Stability can be defined in several ways: “The quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change; The quality or state of something that is not easily moved; or the quality or state of someone who is emotionally or mentally healthy.” The third is perhaps[Read More…]
Reservoir project moving forward …
Letter: Our Wonderful Town
Dear Editor: It is hunting season. The only real time of potential profit for many in Meeker until such time as reality sets in concerning the viability of our town’s continuing existence. Until that point, businesses need to recognize the need for increased personnel and services during this busy time.[Read More…]
