It never occurred to me that the miniature Christmas tree I’d noticed in the Lions Club lot last week would be anything but perfect. Two friends who decided to downsize this year tried to decorate the little tree, but it resisted. It turned out to be one of those that[Read More…]
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Obituary: Pat Bouchard
Pat Bouchard, 49, of Wascott, Wis., died early Monday, Dec. 14 of a head injury he incurred when he fell on the ice playing hockey last weekend. Pat was an avid hockey player. He started doing seismic/oil field work in the Piceance Basin during the late 1980s and early 1990s.[Read More…]
Obituary: Clifton (Dick) F. Rosenlund
Clifton (Dick) Ferdinand Rosenlund, 98, a loving husband, father, grandfather and long-term resident of Meeker, known for his humor and wit as well as his generous service to others, died peacefully Dec. 7, 2009, in Mesa, Ariz. On Nov. 13, 1911, Clifton was born in Mayfield, Utah, to Ferdinand and[Read More…]
Small fire brings big appreciation for responders
I have a friend who had a close call with a house fire one morning last week. It turned out, thank goodness, not to be anything very serious. But it had the potential to have been so much worse. Say this friend had already left for work, she most likely[Read More…]
Obituary: Kenneth L. Fiscus
Kenneth L. Fiscus, 69, of Winnemucca, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. He was born on April 17, 1940, in Pinedale, Wyo., to Harold Wayne and Clara Belle Fiscus. He has been a resident of Winnemucca for the past 10 years and worked as a maintenance superintendent and a “Jack[Read More…]
Town of Meeker reduces mill levy
MEEKER I In its final regular meeting for 2009, Meeker’s board of trustees officially approved a mill levy reduction for the coming year. Record high property valuations would have generated an additional $66,000 in property tax revenue for the town, with business property owners taking the biggest hit.
Holiday lighting winners named
MEEKER I The 13 entries in the chamber of commerce’s Holiday Lighting Contest were judged Monday.
Elks will deliver Christmas baskets Sunday
RANGELY | Elks Lodge No. 1907 will deliver Christmas baskets for Rangely and Dinosaur on Sunday, Dec. 20. Please contact Jeff Lebleu 629-1043 or Jake Roberts 620-3839 for information.
Meeker Cowboys repeat as champs of local tourney
MEEKER I The Cowboys claimed the title of Shootout champs for the second year in a row by virtue of their three wins this past weekend.
Meeker couple celebrates 50th anniversary
MEEKER | Joe and Donna (Seger) Collins were married Sept. 5, 1959, in Simla. They celebrated their 50th anniversary Sept. 5 with friends and family at a dinner in Meeker.
Alternative school helps students to get back on track
MEEKER I It could be called the school of second chances.
Classifieds: December 17, 2009 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
