Emily Amick won the All Around Cowgirl title at the annual Outlaws Junior Rodeo on Oct. 6 in Loma, Colo. She won a saddle and a buckle. The Outlaws Junior Rodeo was established to give kids an opportunity to compete in a fun, safe environment. COURTESY PHOTO
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By Spencer Gates and Jayde Turner Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Barone Middle School held its student council elections in the first week of October. The chosen members for 2018 are: Ruby Holliday, Rylee Howell, Nora Gianinetti, Katie Lockwood, Bella Blazon, Jayde Turner, Ainsley Selle, Spencer Gates, Graycee[Read More…]
Meeker 4-H Achievement Night …
LANDON SMITH/SAY YES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO The Meeker 4-H Achievement night was held last Thursday. See below for a complete list. Rangely will hold its annual achievement night on Oct. 18. Cloverbuds: Kyden Aldridge – 1 yr, Charlee Bennett – 1 yr, Shaelene Blakley – 1 yr, Bradley Conrado –[Read More…]
Meeker BOE discusses threat assessment, suicide assessment and other pressing matters
MEEKER | The Meeker BOE met Monday to discuss several pressing matters. A major area of concern was the further discussion of the Student Threat Assessment Policy. “The term ‘threat’ may include verbal, written, or non-verbal communications or gestures,” the policy reads. “Threats may be direct, indirect, conditional or veiled” and[Read More…]
LIONS CLUB DONATION …
On Oct. 5, 2018, Meeker Lions Club President Joy Clymer (right) presented Kris Casey, coordinator of the eighth grade Washington D.C. field trip with two checks. The eighth grade kids received a check for $4,430.08 and the 4-H kids received a check for $1,277.51. The eighth graders and 4-H kids[Read More…]
Meeker High School FCCLA attends leadership training
MEEKER | Sept. 25 was an amazing day of leadership development networking Meeker High School FCCLA members who attended the 2018 CTSO Leadership Kickoff. Taking place in Rifle, members had opportunities to interact with fellow student leaders from around the state and develop professional skills they will need for their[Read More…]
Bad habits? Anxiety? Chronic pain? ADHD?
MEEKER | What do you think of when someone says “hypnosis”? Most people’s experience with hypnosis is limited to Las Vegas-style entertainment where gullible volunteers are made to cluck like chickens in front of a laughing crowd. But what if the same kind of techniques that made your neighbor cluck[Read More…]
Meeker local opens new counseling office downtown
MEEKER | Like many young people who grow up in small towns, Kelli Garcia didn’t fully appreciate her hometown until she left. Now she’s back, and ready to give back to the community where her “roots run deepest” as a private counselor and psychotherapist. “I am ecstatic to be back[Read More…]
IT AIN’T OVER YET …
A fire north of Meeker along Highway 13 Saturday closed the road in both directions, cause unknown. Please continue to use extreme caution as fire danger remains high. COURTESY PHOTO
PIE MASTER …
Blake Smith, 4, won Best Overall Pie with his favorite triple berry pie at the Meeker Fall Festival. His mother, Silvia Smith, received the Best Professional Pie award with her pecan pie, and Prettiest Pie with her sweet potato pie. Smith’s winnings were were donated to the Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Walbridge ‘Wingnuts’ hold craft sale Friday
MEEKER | They’re not quite sure if they started getting together in 2006 or 2007, and they all credit the initial idea to different people, but the Walbridge Wingnuts are certain they enjoy what they do on behalf of the residents of the Walbridge Wing. Volunteers Pattie Terp and Ginny[Read More…]
BIRD’S EYE VIEW …
Last weekend Pat Sheeran/Daggett received a special award in Glenwood Springs at the 2018 Still Creating a Scene Show. Her painting “Winter—A Bird’s Eye View” received the Yvonne Reed Animal Award. This show has been put on by The Glenwood Art Guild since 1964. Proceeds derived solely from commissions on[Read More…]
