RBC I Tens of thousands of wreaths aboard 20 tractor-trailers in Maine are destined for Arlington National Cemetery and other sites. The caravan left Worcester Wreath Co. in Harrington Dec. 5 with five of the trucks bound for Arlington, Va., carrying 24,000 wreaths.
County
Up and down el Rio Blanco: There’s always something to do
How many parents have heard their kids say, “There’s nothing to do here.” Growing up in Meeker, I admit those words came out of my mouth but not very often. It’s not true and one can easily be called on it. I know better than to say it to my[Read More…]
4-H News
RBC I If you were to ask people what 4-H is about, a large number of them would say, “cooking and cows.” Yes, that’s where the emphasis of 4-H was years ago and those quality projects are still important today.
The County Cubicle: Budgeting in difficult times
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Country Christmas set for Brown’s Park
RBC I Celebrate a country Christmas at noon on Saturday at Lodore Hall, Brown’s Park. Enjoy a free dinner consisting of turkey and ham with all the trimmings. Bring a wrapped and labeled gift for each child; please bring a salad or dessert to share. For more information, call (970)[Read More…]
New Arrival: Magnolia Blaze Brubaker
Magnolia Blaze Brubaker was born July 22, 2010 at 5:30 a.m. (Pacific) to proud parents Ben Brubaker (formerly of Rangely) and Jesika Feather. Magnolia was 20.5 inches long, weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz. and was welcomed home by her big brother Ash.
Obituary: Doris Webber Burge
Doris Webber Burge April 27, 1931~Nov. 20, 2010 Doris Webber Burge, 79, of Sun City, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2010 with her family by her side. She was born April 27, 1931 in Kansas City, Mo., to Gilbert and Lela Webber. She attended the University of Missouri[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco
Here we go again — I hope to have even more fun this time and I’m thankful to Mitch Bettis for another chance to be the editor, or as my predecessor wrote, “the caretaker” of the Rio Blanco Herald Times.
Letter: Building community
Happy Holidays! How to build community: Turn off your TV. Leave your house. Know your neighbors. Greet people. Look up when you’re walking. Sit on your stoop. Plant flowers. Use your library. Play together. Buy from local merchants. Share what you have. Help a lost dog. Take children to the[Read More…]
4-H members recognized for achievements
RBC I Rangely and Meeker 4-H Achievement Nights Rangely and Meeker 4-H Clubs announced awards in recent ceremonies. Rangely Awards Night was held Sunday, Nov. 7 while Meeker Awards Night was held Sunday, Nov. 14.
Letter: Lots going on at White River Museum
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is always looking for new members and volunteers. Maybe you enjoy visiting the museum; it’s probably pretty likely you take or send your guests there. The museum, with its wonderful collection, is open every day, and it’s free!
Speech to Semper Fi Society Society of St. Louis
By LT. GEN. KELLY Nov. 13, 2010 Nine years ago two of four commercial aircraft took off from Boston, Newark and Washington fully loaded with men, women and children—all innocent, and all soon to die. These aircraft were targeted at the World Trade Center towers in New York, the Pentagon[Read More…]
