I n 44 A.D. a seer warned Julius Caesar to “beware the ides of March!” Shakespeare’s play made the phrase famous. So what are “ides”? The Romans referred to the 15th day of March, May, July and October as the ides of that month. For the rest of the months,[Read More…]
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Spring forward!
Sunday, March 13, begins daylight savings time. Don’t forget to spring forward and move your clocks ahead one hour.
Plowing begins on Harper’s Corner Rd.
DINOSAUR I Staff at Dinosaur National Monument are working on opening Harpers Corner Road for the year.
106th St. Patrick’s dinner March 13
MEEKER | Holy Family Catholic Church will host the 106th annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Sunday, March 13 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Staying positive when losing
My wife asked me the other day if I thought the world was upside down. Even after spending a weekend watching several losses, I quickly replied “no.”
Ranger visits Giant Step
RANGELY I Giant Step Preschool and Child Care Center hosted Ranger Tiffany from Dinosaur National Monument on Thursday, March 3.
Fundraiser teaches compassion
MEEKER I Barone Middle School is seizing the opportunity to reinforce a valuable life lesson. Special education teacher Amy Slimp is heading up a fundraiser to help two kids in Loveland who have cerebral palsy. The money will go towards a service dog for the twins. Slimp not only wants[Read More…]
What is the town of Meeker up to in 2011?
MEEKER I As the year 2011 began, the projects identified for this year began as well. Following are some of the larger projects being undertaken by the town this year:
Hard landing…
The tail section of a helicopter broke off in flight, approximately 30 feet in the air,
Memorable conversations with Doris Layton
MEEKER I There is something calming about taking time to converse in this increasingly busy world. Doris Layton is a woman who is willing to take the time. She always has a smile on her face and something positive to say in her own easy-talking way.
Lady Cowboys lose two
MEEKER I The weekend wasn’t what the Meeker girls’ basketball team was hoping for. Last Friday, the girls traveled to Paonia to meet the defending state champions. In their previous game, Meeker surprised the Eagles with a hard-hitting full court press to lasso a six point win.
Classifieds: March 10, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected].
