The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association co-presidents Connie Theos and Mary Ann Wilber extend their personal invitation and warmest welcome to pioneers who will attend the 100th anniversary Centennial celebration of the Old Timer’s Reunion on Saturday, June 2, at the Freeman Fairfield Community Center. Festivities begin at 3 p.m.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Veteran’s memorial contributions
Contributions to the proposed County Veterans Memorial can be sent to: VFW POST 5843, Rio Blanco County Memorial Fund, Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St., Meeker, Colo., 81641
White River Museum summer hours
The White River Museum Garrison building will now be open weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the tourist season, May-September.
DROWNING: Leading cause of injury death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a report that states: “Drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children ages 1-4 years… These children most commonly drowned in swimming pools.”
Memorial Day…
Members of the local V.F.W. Post 5843 showed their respect by honoring fallen members of the military with a prayer, 21-gun salute, Tom Allen playing “Taps”
Classifieds: May 31, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
HOME OF: Evaline Thornburg
Former Meeker resident Evaline Thornburg is this week’s “home of” honoree. Evaline celebrates her milestone 90th birthday today.
Rangely clean-up day Friday
The Town of Rangely Public Works Department will pick up debris and rubbish by appointment only and only for those 65 years of age and/or those who are disabled.
RBC’s Got Talent
The Rio Blanco County Fair is hosting the first annual Rio Blanco County’s Got Talent Show on Friday, Aug, 3 after the 4-H/FFA Steer show.
Letter to the Editor: Veterans fund
On behalf of VFW posts 5261 and 5843: Our thanks and appreciation to the Meeker Masonic Lodge, Ma Famiglia and the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary for their sponsorship and assistance in last weeks Potato Bake.
Rangely Parkview principal resigns
The Rangely school board accepted the resignation of Linda “Bennie” Bennett, principal of Parkview Elementary, at its May 15 board meeting. Bennett will pursue other opportunities.
Local student earns degrees from UNC
Katelyn Collins of Meeker received degrees as a specialist in education and school psychology from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies May 4-5.
