Dear Editor: On Feb. 22, in a conversation about saving the old Meeker Elementary School with Ila Sturgeon, Bev Steinman, who wants to save the school, said, “I feel helpless.”
Speaker entertains and inspires students
March 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I Motivational speaker Chris Bowers inspired Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School students on Monday as a part of the school’s health program.
Honest Abe on freeing the slaves
February 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I Students of Kristen Henderson’s and Pat Ibach’s fifth-grade classes at Meeker Elementary School, as well as Barone Middle School and Meeker High School students were delighted by John Voehl’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s greatest presidents, on Feb. 19.
MES Library keeps kids busy, entertained
February 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I During January, Meeker Elementary School students enjoyed special happenings in the library. Students enjoyed a 4-H program presented by Dessa Watson and Jamie Moyer as well as Science Week and Spirit Week.
MES Library gets $3,000 grant
November 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER | The Meeker Elementary School Library is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries Act.
100 mile…
November 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
More than 25 Meeker Elementary School kids, parents, family members and even pets showed up Saturday to run/walk a 5K, as part of MES teacher Vicky Tate’s physical education class and 100 Mile Club program.
October busy at MES
November 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I There were several happenings at Meeker Elementary School during October, including fire safety, drug awareness and fun that involved putting an emphasis on reading.
Letter to the Editor: Save the elementary school
November 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dear Editor: This letter is written after reading most of what has been published in this paper and from conversations with people working hard to save the old Meeker Elementary School. It is easy to forget that being a member of a community comes with responsibilities, the major one being an obligation of stewardship of […]
Community Center Task Force responds to column from Herald Times editor
October 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I The Meeker Community Center Task Force (MCCTF) thanks editor Sean McMahon for publishing the specific MCCTF petition for initiative ballot questions that were submitted to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) initially on July 26 and in final format on Sept. 4, requesting inclusion on the Nov. 4 mail-in ballot election.
Busy week ahead for all at Meeker Elementary
October 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I Next week will be a very busy time at Meeker Elementary School with Drug Awareness Week, the Scholastic Book Fair and parent/teacher conferences.
“Hands Around the School” celebration Friday
October 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
MEEKER I Community members and friends are cordially invited to participate in the “Hands Around the School” celebration on Friday at 1 p.m. at the historic old elementary school
Letter to the Editor: Act now to protect old school
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dear Editor: Since April, when the Meeker town trustees chose to give the historic old elementary school to the county for the purpose of demolishing the school and building a jail/courts venue, citizens of Rio Blanco County have expressed outrage and opposition to the commissioners’ intent to demolish this priceless and irreplaceable flagship icon of […]
