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Hill family history runs deep

RANGELY I Rio Blanco County history runs deep, and there is no better evidence of this than the verbal history handed down through generations. Along with the land his family lives on, the ideals of hard work and community service were passed down to Jon Hill of Rangely.

January 19, 2012 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

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.

December 31, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

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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.

December 23, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

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It’s all about the “little things” ~ the children

RBC I The holiday season is upon us and as usual there is a lot of discussion about maintaining the true spirit of the season: giving and appreciating the little things. Donna Day is passionate about helping many of the most important “little things” in our county — our children.[Read More…]

December 2, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Modest Hero: Ernie Garcia

MEEKER I Modesty is a common thread among World War II veterans, soldiers who fought for our country nearly 70 years ago and won a war that had such a vital impact on America and the world.

October 27, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Bidding farewell: After 34 years, Paula Padilla retires from WRBM Recreation District

RANGELY I The Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center will never be quite the same after this week.

August 26, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

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Pilot views environment from above

RBC I Local pilot David Cole is a “frequent flyer” for LightHawk, a nonprofit group that seeks to “champion environmental protection through the unique perspective of flight.” Cole recently piloted flights over portions of the Panama Canal watershed to photo-map the effects of tropical storms and landslides in the region.

July 24, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The fountain of youth?

MEEKER I Those who are brought up in the homes of hardworking people often become hard workers themselves. Hardworking describes Bill and Phyllis Schoenhal perfectly.

June 23, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Cady named 2011 military father of the year

RANGELY I Chris Cady, this year’s military father of the year, reminds us how fortunate we are to celebrate Father’s Day in the safety our armed forces help provide. Cady, the son of Bill Cady of Rangely, was among 600 men nominated for the 2011 Military Father of the Year[Read More…]

June 17, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled