Have you had your shot yet? Your influenza shot, that is. It’s not too late. This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Contact the Rio Blanco County Health Department at 878-9520 for more information.
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Obituary: Jon Hertzke
Jon was born Jan 24, 1937, to George and Cora Hertzke in Boulder. The family moved from the Eastern Slope to Grand Junction, where Jon was graduated from high school. He then attended college at Western State in Gunnison, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s of arts degrees in[Read More…]
Military benefits
RBC I Military veterans can qualify for a higher Social Security payment for active duty from 1957 through 2001 (the program ended Jan. 1, 2002).
Engagement: Hooper-Block
Hooper-Block Engagement RANGELY | Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hooper of Rangely would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Tanara Dawn Hooper to Lavon Bryant Block.
Jr. high girls open basketball season
RBC I Junior high girls’ basketball teams in the county opened their seasons last Saturday, and it was a good showing. Especially for the eighth-grade teams.
Slide Show: Rangely wrestling team
Click here to view photos of the Rangely wrestling team from a recent tournament.
Conservation districts will hold annual meetings Jan. 23 in Meeker
White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts will have their annual banquet Jan. 23 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., catered by Ma Famiglia.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 10, 1935 • Political cartoon: “Before the House, 74th Congress: Unemployment, Medical Aid, Old Age Pension, Soldier’s Bonus, Industry, Business.”
Second area moose release set by DOW
MEEKER I More moose are coming to the White River National Forest. For the second time in as many years, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will release moose in the White River Forest.
Loose Ends: Still moving forward
“Still standing — twice,” the mother of an almost-1 year old reported recently. The grandmother inquires regularly as to his latest accomplishments and is used to the mother reporting all sorts of changes that mark his passage from infancy to childhood.
Ten Meeker wrestlers compete at TOC
MEEKER I “You can tell when you go to a tough tournament, you see guys with black eyes and all beat up,” Meeker wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of the appropriately named Tournament of Champions, which the Cowboys competed in last weekend in Vernal, Utah.
Rector: Political maverick loves local government
Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]
