ROOSEVELT, UTAH — The economy may have slowed down in the Uintah Basin at the end of 2008, but Moon Lake Electric Association still saw growth, the cooperative’s general manager and CEO said Thursday night.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Conservation district barbecue is June 19
MEEKER — The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ annual barbecue will be June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center, on County Road 4, with a tour to follow.
Engagement: Brasfield~Cox
RANGELY — Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Brasfield of Rangely have announced the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Mandie L. Brasfield of Rangely, to Dustin G. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade R. Cox, also of Rangely.
Obituary: John Q. Russell II
Delta resident, John Q. Russell II, died Dec. 21, 2008, at the Montrose Memorial Hospital. He was 92.
Letter: Golf Association says thanks for donations
Dear Editor, The Rio Blanco Golf Association Board of Directors would like to say a special thank you for the many items and the hours of labor donated to the Meeker Golf Course.
Historical society seeks art donations
RBC — Rio Blanco County Historical Society is seeking donations of original art, pottery, needlepoint, etc. for its fundraising art auction over the Fourth of July weekend.
Obituary: Larry D. Hazelbaker
Larry D. Hazelbaker passed away Dec. 24, 2008. His memorial service was postponed due to bad weather at the time.
Obituary: Florence ‘Flossy’ Louise Mead Eddy
Flossy was born in Saratoga, Wyo., 79 years ago to Frank and Thumal “Pat” Mead. The family moved to Rangely while she was in her teens, where she met Harold E. Eddy.
Letter: Tiller should have faced murder charge
The shooting of the abortionist doctor George Tiller has a lot of irony. The man who shot him is charged with murder, and rightfully so, he killed a man.
Junior golf tees off on June 16
The Meeker junior golf program will begin Tuesday, June 16 with a free clinic for beginners at 10 a.m. at the golf course.
Classified ads for June 11 edition
Classified ads for the July 11, 2009, edition include:
Summer concert season begins June 19
MEEKER — Canned Haggis will kick off the 2009 summer entertainment season, co-sponsored by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Meeker Hotel and Cafe.


