MEEKER I Searching for the perfect quote to describe a teacher of 40 years and a bus driver of 35 years it becomes obvious that great words are said by minds who had exceptional influences along the way. Those words are the result of educators who “affect eternity: they can[Read More…]
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Classifieds: Feb. 2, 2012 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 email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
The Storyteller: Kay Bivens
MEEKER I It is probably common practice to take for granted all that our educators do. In our unfortunate situation with our school this last year, amazing people stepped up to make things happen for the good of the children. One of those educators is school librarian Kay Bivens. With[Read More…]
Joy pleads guilty in court
MEEKER I Neil James Joy pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter, a class IV felony in the shooting death of James “Jeb” Berthelson on or about Aug. 5, 2011. Joy also pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of firearm while he was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance,[Read More…]
A wealth of life and love: Byron and Jo Linden
MEEKER I Thomas Jefferson once said, “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” Byron and Josephine “Jo” Linden are perfect examples of Jefferson’s statement.
Marvine Snow Trail open
MEEKER | The Marvine Snow Trail is open for cross-country skiers and snowmobilers with 2.2 miles of groomed track to the warming hut.
Hometown hero returns to Pearl Harbor
MEEKER I “Dec. 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy…” These words were spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Pole 2 Pole …
Aart Huijg, who passed through Meeker this summer and stopped for lunch at Clark’s, checked in from Mexico recently, saying, “Sorry for the delay. I crossed the border into Mexico and not a lot of Internet is available. At the moment I am writing from a computer at a high school.[Read More…]
Cemetery vandals caught on film
MEEKER I Meeker’s Highland Cemetery is not just notable for its beauty and history, but for the peacefulness that pervades the property. In November, when vandals knocked over four headstones, Meeker Cemetery District Manager Art Cox called authorities to report the problem.
Blessed in the giving
MEEKER I “I love everything about it, helping families and knowing what we are doing is good,” Patti Arrington said about the Giving Tree project she helps spearhead.
Letter to the Editor: Brown family expresses thanks
Dear Editor: Our family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the members of The Church at Meeker, Pastor Mike Dinwiddie and pianist Nancy Amick for the special service they provided for our mom, Marion Lake.
Archery Awards
(Left to right) Jeff McGuire, Caitlyn Shepherd and Bill Rucker attended the Colorado State Archery Association (CSAA) annual meeting and banquet Nov. 12.
