For years, he was known as a toy maker. His wife says people thought of him as Geppetto, the wood carver from the story “Pinocchio.” But making toys, that’s what he did for a living. That wasn’t who he was. That wasn’t what defined him.
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Livestock Club competes at judging contests
RBC | Madi and Maclaine Shults represented Rio Blanco County and White River Livestock Club at a couple of judging contests held recently. On March 26, they hitched a ride with Bonnie Long’s club from Rangely to compete at the Casper College FFA/4-H Spring Contest in Wyoming.
Rio Blanco County receives Elk Foundation grant
RBC | Wildlife conservation projects in 14 Colorado counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $146,250, will affect Rio Blanco County, as well as Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Fremont, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Las Animas, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Park[Read More…]
The County Cubicle: County property tax due April 30
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…]
Letter: Taxes fund services
As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. During intervening years, only property owners who have a valuation change will receive a Notice of Valuation from the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office.
Child abuse: What are the signs?
Physical abuse is defined when there is evidence the child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained;
County offers to recycle old computers
RBC | Rio Blanco County, in cooperation with the Meeker School District, will help recycle old computer equipment, rather than having it end up in the landfill.
Clearing the air: Residents question issues around water storage study efforts
Yellow Jacket board, property owners call meeting ‘productive’ MEEKER I Some questions were answered, some weren’t. But concerned landowners accomplished one of their main goals — they got a face-to-face meeting with members of the board of directors of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District.
Classifieds: April 22, 2010 edition
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 e-mail to: [email protected]
Opinion: Grandmother of assault victim seeks justice, closure
Nadine Grinstead of Meeker thought the day was finally here. The day when she would see justice served. But she will have to wait a little longer.
County assembly narrows field for primary
RBC I Saturday’s Republican County Assembly narrowed the field for August’s primary election. By how much remains to be seen.
Classifieds: April 15, 2010 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 e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
