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.
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MACC set for second performing arts visit
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC), in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Parks District and Meeker High School, is sponsoring a performing arts drama outreach program with Professor Timothy Pinnow, the department chair of the Colorado Mesa University’s theater arts department.
Meetings on justice center set
MEEKER I In 2013, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners launched the Justice Center Project with the their stated objective of improving current facilities that serve our citizens, county and district law enforcement and to improve efficiencies for county services based in Meeker.
Woolgrowers yearly meeting set for March 7
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers Association will hold its annual meeting on March 7 at Kilowatt Korner, beginning at 9 a.m. with the White River Trail LLC meeting, followed at 10 a.m. with general business. Lunch will be served, but RSVPs must be turned in immediately to ensure[Read More…]
Tickets for Meeker Chamber dinner on Friday for sale
MEEKER I Tickets are still available today for the 2014 Meeker Chamber annual dinner, when Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens will be honored. The dinner will be held Friday evening at the Fairfield Center at 200 Main St. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour. Dinner will[Read More…]
Chinn resigns from school board; Meyer contract renewed
MEEKER I The board of trustees of Meeker School District RE-1 (MSD) accepted the resignation of new school board member Daniel Chinn, renewed Superintendent Mark Meyer’s contract through school year 2014-15 and approved spring coaches in a special meeting on Feb. 19.
Program in search of hosts
RBC I World Heritage Student Exchange Programs is now looking for American families to host high school students from Eurasia.
Giving back…
Meeker Sand & Gravel presented a $5,000 check to HopeWest-Meeker on Monday to benefit the organization’s new palliative care program in the Meeker area.
Fire departments should seek grants
RBC I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall encouraged Colorado fire departments Tuesday to apply for competitive grants to help them meet firefighting and emergency response needs to better protect their communities.
Honor jazz band…
Meeker’s Dannon Bolton, Morgan Robb, Meeker High School music instructor Bob Eggebraten and Sam Lange participated in the 10th annual Jazz Aspen/Snowmass District 8 Honor Jazz Band over the weekend.
Udall seeks interns
RBC I Mark Udall’s regional offices throughout Colorado and in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from undergraduate students and recent graduates for the summer.
White River Swine Club has meeting
MEEKER I The first White River Swine Club meeting was held Jan. 28 and was called to order by Kenzie Turner at 7:01 p.m.
