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MHS Travel Club fundraiser dinner tonight
MEEKER | MHS Travel Club Fundraiser Dinner (before Harlem Ambassador’s basketball game), MHS cafeteria, March 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., $12.50 adults, $10 kids 10 and under. Proceeds for European trip.
Hughes, Scherbarth compete in state finals
RBC I Logan Hughes (11) and Chris Scherbarth (9) competed in the 38th annual Elks Lodge State Hoop Shoot Championship in Salida, Colo., on Feb. 26. In the competition, participants shoot 10 free throws, then return to shoot 15 more. Ties are broken by a “shoot-off.” Both boys were sponsored[Read More…]
CNCC computer classes available
MEEKER | Need help with Microsoft Excel and/or PowerPoint? If so, register now at CNCC Meeker Center for these spring classes. PowerPoint is scheduled for March 16 and 23 and Excel will be held April 4-27.
Letter: Thank you for support, prayers
Dear Editor: What an amazing community of people in Meeker! I know what a wonderful place it is to live but after nearly 40 years here I discovered it is even better than I thought. I want to thank everyone for the physical, mental and emotional support during this “stumbling[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • T. G. Leisenring of North Platte, Neb., is on his way to Meeker to open a drug store. • Rube Oldland has taken his famous bull calf from Leonard’s ranch on Fourteen Mile Creek to its home on Piceance.
Chamber member of the week announced
MEEKER | Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Meeker Drugs. To read their story, you can go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Obituary: James Russell Vaughn
James Russell Vaughn July 13, 1971 ~ Feb. 21, 2011 James Russell Vaughn, 39, of Silt, Colo.; formerly of Bluebell, Utah; passed away on Feb. 21, 2011 at his home from natural causes.
Education, awareness helps stop the choking game
MEEKER I Almost two years ago, Ken Tork’s 15-year-old son Kevin lost his life playing “the choking game.” In December 2010, Meeker High School freshman Ty Shepherd wrote an article about the choking game for his journalism class which was also published in the Herald Times.
106th St. Patrick’s dinner March 13
MEEKER | Holy Family will host the 106th annual St. Partrick’s Dinner Sunday, March 13, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the Fairfield Center.
Loose Ends: A town’s walkability
Ever hear of a walking score? If you are interested in the walkability of your address, there is a website designed to tell you exactly that information. The site determines the walkability from community amenities such as the banks, post office, restaurants, library, hospital, or the courthouse and is easy[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers win Craig Invite
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School wrestling team won the annual Craig Invitational dual tournament, after winning all five of their duals. Meeker started the day by defeating Rifle 43-33 in a closely contested dual. Key wins were picked up by Austin Purcell and team captain Jake Phelan.
