When the oil companies began buying up land in the Piceance area, Miller Hill Cemetery was deeded along with the rest of the ranches. Through the efforts of the Rio Blanco Historical Society, RBC commissioners, Lila Cox, and Phyllis Lake, Exxon-Mobile deeded the cemetery and access to the Meeker Cemetery District in 2011. Even before
By ED PECK | Special to the HT On Friday, May 24 at 9 a.m. the Meeker VFW will be placing flags on veterans' graves. They will finish at 10:30 SHARP. On Monday, Memorial Day there will be ceremonies at the Circle Park bridge at 9:30 a.m. and immediately after at the Highland Cemetery. There
The Niles Scream Park has announced five recipients of its scholarships for the coming academic year. The Scream Park picked the students based on their academic success, involvement in the community, and future aspirations to become civic leaders. The recipients are from Niles High School and Brandywine High School. The Niles Scream Park gives out scholarships each year to young graduates who have served as volunteers at the non-profit attraction. Since 1992, the Niles Scream Park has awarded $65,150 in scholarships to 166 local high school students. In addition to local scholarships, the Niles Scream Park community project supports more than 65 area charities and non-profit groups. Among them are the Make a Wish Foundation, Boy Scouts, Pets Connect and the Niles Band Boosters. Last year, the 47th year for running the project, it raised more than $109,000.