Veterans Day celebrations

Veterans in Rio Blanco County were honored in Rangely and Meeker last weekend in recognition of Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.
Alliance Energy honored Rangely veterans and their families with a barbecue at the Elks Lodge last Friday, followed by cake and ice cream. Those attending included 88-year-old retired carrier pilot George Smitman, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, who flew 25 different aircraft during his service from 1942-1965.