RANGELY | John and Sherri Purkey of Meeker are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Shannon Marie Purkey to Justin Kendall Slaugh of Meeker. Shannon is a 2006 Meeker High School graduate. She is employed by First National Bank of the Rockies in Meeker.
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The Town of Meeker really does want community input on the future of the elementary school site. What do you think? Post your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook discussion this week. Just go to www.facebook.com and look up the Herald Times.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Friday, February 19 RBSO-1:50 a.m.-Abandoned vehicle at 3000 County Rd. 65, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-VIN inspection at 3500 County Rd. 102, Rangely MPD-9:36 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 986 Karen Court, Meeker
Letter: Congressman’s office doesn’t respond
When Congressman John Salazar first sought office, he impressed many of us as being a good moderate. Even though I am not a Democrat, I not only voted for him, but convinced others to do so as well.
Hejl~Withouse engagement
RANGELY | Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hejl are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey, to Michael C. Withouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Withouse.
Loose Ends: On a four-day week
The school district is facing massive budget cuts and once again a four-day school week is under consideration. As an elementary school teacher during those years, I had mixed feelings about it. I was a traditionalist and believed in the educational philosophy that an increased amount of time in the[Read More…]
Meeker board declares financial emergency
MEEKER I In meetings Feb. 2 and 16, the Meeker School Board discussed, among other items, the declaration of financial exigency and the possibility of a staff reduction, student expulsions, MAPS testing results, policy changes in interscholastic athletics and changes in personnel.
District attorney won’t pursue death penalty
RANGELY I Jerry Snider Jr. is charged with taking the life of another person — his father. However, the attorney prosecuting the case won’t seek to condemn Snider to the same fate.
Letter: Here’s one vote against four-day week
The dumbing of America seems to be gaining continuing inertia with Meeker wanting to willingly become a contributor and commit our future generals of School District RE-1 graduates entry to a global world equipped with provincial tools.
Letter: Substation concerns Meeker neighbors
It has only recently been brought to the attention of some of us who live in Sage Hills that White River Electric has plans to begin construction of a power substation on Sulphur Creek Road directly across from the entrance into the subdivision.
‘Too much snow’ cancels editor’s first snowmobile ride
A snowstorm, of all things, canceled the White River Snowmobile Club’s annual ride. Poor visibility and road conditions were contributing factors in the decision to scrub the snowmobile ride Feb. 21, not to mention lots of fresh snow. “There was just so much snow, it would’ve been overwhelming for your[Read More…]
Rangely wrestlers open at Craig tournament
RANGELY I Even though they were missing some of their team members, Rangely Junior High’s wrestling team had some strong individual performances in last weekend’s season-opening tournament at Craig. Ketson Rouse, a sixth-grader, wrestled at 60 and 75 pounds and won twice for the Panthers.
