MEEKER — In order to address the growing shortage of healthcare professionals, Pioneers Medical Center awarded $7,000 in scholarships to eastern Rio Blanco County residents who are pursuing degrees in healthcare. On May 17, nine individuals were awarded scholarships.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Pickup cemetery decorations June 1
MEEKER — The Meeker Cemetery District asks that all decorations placed on graves for Memorial Day must be picked up from the graves by 5 p.m. June 1. Anything remaining on June 2 will be stored in the sheds until June 13. At that time all decorations left will be[Read More…]
“Home of” 411: May 22, 2008
MEEKER — Long-time Meeker resident Ivo E. Shults is this week’s “home of” honoree. Ivo was born in York, Neb. May 30, 1909.
Baccalaureate set for Friday at MHS
MEEKER — Baccalaureate for the Meeker High School Class of 2008 is
Rangely fishing derby set for June 7
RANGELY — The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Rio Blanco Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District and Colorado Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with the State of Colorado Free Fishing Weekend, have scheduled the annual fishing derby for Saturday, June 7.
Foot clinic set for May 27 in Meeker
MEEKER — Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly foot clinic on Tuesday, May 27 from 10-11 a.m. at 200 Main St. (Fairfield Center next to Chuckwagon Room).
EnCana split announced
RBC — Canadian energy giant EnCana Corp., Colorado’s second-largest gas producer, announced Monday it will split the company into separate natural gas and oil companies. According to The Denver Post, no changes are expected for EnCana operations, including its network of gas wells in the Piceance Basin. The gas company[Read More…]
Collins earns BA
RANGELY — Kelsie Collins, daughter of David and Jenny Collins of Rangely, received a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and business from Western State College in Gunnison, Colo., May 10, 2008.
Memorial Day ceremonies to begin at 10 a.m.
MEEKER — Memorial Day is May 26 ceremonies will be held at the Fifth Street bridge at 10 a.m. and continue at Highland Cemetery.
Board tours possible new sites
Principal Newman resigns MEEKER — Meeker School District Re-1 board members Tuesday had a busy and lengthy meeting to discuss new elementary school building sites, accept the preliminary 2008-2009 budget and accept resignation of the Meeker High School principal.
Warranty Deeds: April 2008
Goat club starts community projects projects
RANGELY — The Udderly Cool Goat club met Thursday, May 8 at the extension office after planting trees at the community pens. There are many upcoming events for the club that included the feeder show on May 10, our community service projects and a fun trip later in the year.
