‘Spirit of the Pioneer Awards’ to be presented to Butch Theos and Sally Lou Shultz MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is excited about our 114th annual celebration coming up Aug. 9 with doors opening at 4 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and awards and dancing to follow.[Read More…]
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Letter: Postpone Old Timers, start Any Timers
Dear Editor: What a time to try and plan large community get-togethers. At the present time, there is a continuing spike in the Covid/flu cases building in the community. For most of us who enjoyed the community Old Timers dance in past years, we are saddened by the possibility of[Read More…]
Barton receives ‘Spirit of the Pioneers’ award, RBC historical society dedicates garrison building in his name
By Bob Amick Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Johnny Barton was honored for distinguished leadership and service at the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (RBCPA) 105th Old Timer’s Reunion on June 3. Barton was presented with the RBCPA “Spirit of the Pioneers” Award, and the[Read More…]
105th annual Old Timers reunion goes off without a hitch
RBC | Like they wrote on the program, “Not many parties last 105 years.” But this one has. Started in 1912, the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association “Old Timers” dinner and reunion came off like a charm Saturday at the Freeman Fairfield Community Center in Meeker. Like this writer, many[Read More…]
Old Timers Reunion this Saturday
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association will host the 105th Old Timers Reunion on Saturday, June 3. The theme this year is “Ride for the Brand,” honoring the dedication of our pioneers. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. Help the Rio Blanco County Historical Society preserve our local[Read More…]
Register now for Old Timers Reunion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association will host the 105th Old Timers Reunion on Saturday, June 3. The theme this year is “Ride for the Brand,” honoring the dedication of our pioneers. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. Help the Rio Blanco County Historical Society preserve our local[Read More…]
Oldest pioneers…
The eldest pioneer lady at Saturday’s annual Old Timers’ Dinner and Dance was Noreen Holland, 96, seen here with her niece, Sally Merriam.
More than 200 area pioneers take part in Old Timers’ dinner, dance
MEEKER I More than 200 Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association members, including many former Meeker residents from across the nation, traveled to Meeker on Saturday for the 101st “Centennial Plus 1” Old Timers’ reunion dinner and dance held at the Fairfield Community Center.
Cameras roll at Old Timers’ event
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society and Meeker Arts and Cultural Committee are partnering again at this year’s annual Old Timers’ Dinner and Dance to capture stories from area pioneers and their descendants.
Old Timers: Pioneers Assoc. dinner, dance set for June 8
MEEKER I “This is what I heard…” and the story begins, passed from generation to generation. “Stories of the White River Valley” is the theme for the 101st annual dinner/dance of the Rio Blanco County Pioneer Association (Old Timers) on June 8.
Old Timer’s dinner, dance June 8
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is gearing up for its 101st annual Old Timer’s Reunion Dinner and Dance on June 8.
RBC Pioneers Assn. changes dinner date
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association has announced a change of date for its annual dinner and dance.
