Four-year-old Cutler Lohse laughs as Tony Benson paints a snowman on her cheek. More than 100 kids turned out for the third annual Rangely Elks Club Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday.
Year: 2013
Christmas lights…
The Wilbur and Lois Richardson home on Water St. in Meeker features stars, a snowman (far left), a Christmas tree, stars, lights and wreaths to remind us of the many symbols that represent the Christmas season, taking a look at the earthly things as well as those in the heavens[Read More…]
Classifieds: Dec. 26, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Colorado residents: Wise to double-check insurance
RBC I As the end of the year approaches, the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) reminds consumers to review their health insurance options and take action to make sure coverage is in place by Jan. 1.
Cold, hard winters didn’t stop Meeker area pioneers
MEEKER I The last few weeks have seen the temperatures plummet and the cold could invoke some complaining. After all, the cars are cold, the roads are slick, and the kids have to walk from the car to the school in sub-zero temperatures.
Gingerbread…
Five-year-old Kyla Hadley shows her gingerbread creation during the gingerbread man decorating contest at WRBM Recreation Center on Friday morning in Rangely. The activity was part of Christmasfest activities last weekend held around Rangely as their kickoff to the Christmas shopping season.
‘Twas the Night before Christmas
RBC I EDITOR’S NOTE: “Twas the night before Christmas” is generally accepted as having been written by Clement Clarke Moore, who lived from 1779 to 1863. The story has also been called “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” It is believed to have been written in 1822: By Clement Clarke Moore[Read More…]
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
RBC I EDITOR’S NOTE: Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of The New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part[Read More…]
Breakfast with Santa…
Seven-year-old Emma Smith of Rangely spends a moment with Santa at the Breakfast with Santa event, sponsored by the Blue Mountain Inn and Suites on Saturday, Dec. 14 as part of the Christmasfest activities in Rangely.
Undersheriff Joos seeks election as county sheriff
RBC I Rio Blanco County Undersheriff Michael Joos has thrown his hat into the race for Rio Blanco County Sheriff after a 39 year career in law enforcement which began as a police cadet with the Federal Heights (Colo.) Police Department in 1975.
Pioneers Home Health turns 25
MEEKER I On Dec. 13, Pioneers Medical Center turned 25 years old. “Twenty-five years is a great milestone,” said Betty Lou Moyer, RN, BSN, and director of PMC’s Home Health. “In those 25 years, Pioneers Hospital Home Health has been traveling to homes providing health care and compassion while also[Read More…]
Private water rights still at risk
RBC I With great foresight, the founders of this nation endeavored to protect private property from the federal government. In the West, we know that this protection extends to privately-held water rights.