MEEKER I This is the time of year that invites people outside to work in their yards and enjoy the outdoors. Lucy Jane Howey was at work in her large, well-kept lawn when she shared the incredible story of her family’s pioneer heritage.
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Classifieds: June 2, 2011 Edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
Letter: Birthday surprise
On May 7, Eunice Cress celebrated her 92nd birthday! She was greeted with a surprise birthday/Mother’s Day party from her children,
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Remembering, congratulating
Please don’t forget to honor the memory of the lives of soldiers, given while defending and fighting for our freedoms, this Memorial Day weekend.
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Vanderpool, Jr.
Robert “Bob” Vanderpool, Jr. May 24, 1934 ~ May 18, 2011 Bob was born May 25, 1934, in Hooper, Colo., to Robert and Lola Mae (Musick) Vanderpool. Bob was the seventh child born in the family. Bob passed away at Pioneers Medical Center on May 18, 2011, in the arms[Read More…]
Letter: Tucker Memorial hosts golf tournament
Thank you to the Meeker Golf Association, Jim and Debbie Cook and all of the sponsors and participants in the fourth annual Coach Bob Tucker Memorial Golf tournament.
Club hosts archery events
MEEKER I Meeker Sports-man’s Club (MSC) held two archery events this year. The first was an indoor 3D archery tournament held at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds with approximately 60 shooters in attendance.
Loose Ends: Measuring change
The old saying “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” is not as self-explanatory as it seems. Change in appearance of places and of people is the one visible way to assess change but often what has transformed beneath the exterior goes undetected.
Meeker educators receive training
MEEKER I The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy announced that three third-, fourth- and fifth-grade teachers from the local Meeker area will be attending the Houston academy in June to enhance their math and science teaching skills.
Doll wins state title
— 12 state medals return to Rio Blanco County — RBC I Meeker High School junior Kathryn Doll became the first lady Cowboy to win an individual state track title in the current century.
Thanks for article
I want to thank Hallie (Blunt) for the great article she wrote about my brother, Pat Johnson. He is not only known as a great neighbor but he is a wonderful brother, too. I know, because he has been my big brother for 84 years. Pat and I were the[Read More…]
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They fell, but o’er their glorious grave floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.” (Francis Marion Crawford)