RBC I Around our country there is a movement to make sure that we are feeding our own children while we feed the world. It was good to find out that in Rio Blanco County the backpack for kids movement has arrived.
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Every home needs CO, smoke alarms
RBC I Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. Smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire in its early stages, giving them the time needed to escape[Read More…]
County adopts ‘conservative, responsible’ budget for 2011
Rangely trustees ask for increase in some fees RBC I After months of preparations, Rio Blanco County and other local taxing entities, including the town of Rangely, adopted budgets for 2011.
Classifieds: December 16, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS Girlzberry Jam Quartet is now scheduling singing Christmas grams for Monday, Dec. 20. Call Karla 756-5285. Gracias Fiesta Guadalajara! United Methodist Women are grateful to Arturo and his wonderful staff for catering our party at last minute’s notice. You did it with such grace and professionalism. ATV, Boat and[Read More…]
Wyman Museum hosts kids’ Christmas
CRAIG I The Wyman Museum will host its 3rd annual Christmas with kids, from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. We will have crafters available to help your child make an ornament of his or her choice (free of charge).
Thousands of wreaths honor service members
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.
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…]
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.
