Thirty-six seniors earned their diplomas and were graduated from Meeker High School last Saturday in Starbuck Stadium.
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Graveside Services: Joan Brumback
Joan Brumback June 23, 1930 ~ March 17, 2012 A graveside memorial service for Joan Brumback will be held at Highland Cemetery in Meeker, Colo., on Saturday, June 2 at 11 a.m., her son, Kent Brumback, officiating.
RBC selling herbicide
The Rio Blanco County Weed Department will be selling herbicide on Thursday mornings 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Meeker Fairgrounds and at the Road and Bridge Building in Rangely after 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
RBC commissioner candidates answer questions
Ballots for the 2012 republican primary election will be conducted by mail-ballot, which will be delivered to local mailboxes between June 4-8 and are due back Monday, June 25.
Letter: China’s policies
The U.S. Defense Department believes China will soon have anti-ship missiles with a range of 1,000 miles, B-6 bombers armed with long range cruise missiles, aircraft carriers, 75 surface navy ships, 60 submarines and missile boats.
Letter: BMS student council says thank you
As the end of the year is nearly upon us, we (BMS Student Council) would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community that have made it such a great school year.
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council sets programs
MACC president Gary Zellers announced MACC will meet on Monday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church Annex at 8th and Park streets.
Oldtimers centennial reunion Saturday
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.
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”
