MEEKER | Performing and fine Arts participation enhances academic performance and success. Educational research studies have confirmed that students who participate in the performing arts also excel in academically rigorous disciplines such as math, science and technology, literature, composition, music, public speaking, as well as athletics and leadership and are[Read More…]
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Meeker BOE honors committee; moves ahead with renovations
MEEKER | Following post-Thanksgiving greetings and the Pledge of Allegiance led by board member Kevin Amack Nov. 26, the Meeker Board of Education celebrated, recognized and thanked the citizen 4A Bond Issue Campaign Committee which successfully led the effort to get the 4A bond question approved by Meeker district voters.[Read More…]
PMC board approves $7.7 million expansion of orthopedic program
MEEKER | The primary emphasis of the Nov. 27 Pioneers Medical Center board meeting was the future vision held by both staff and board in the areas of orthopedics as well as hospital expansion. In preparation for that discussion, Development Director Margie Joy outlined PMC’s Strategic Plan for 2019–2022, elaborating[Read More…]
MACC brings arts and culture to Meeker
MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) was founded in 2010 to promote and encourage opportunities in the performing and fine arts for youth and adults of the Meeker Community. Founding members Gary and Laurie Zellers envisioned and created the Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group (CSYTG) for third through[Read More…]
New salon opening in Meeker
MEEKER | Sometimes turning the page on a new chapter just returns us to our original calling. For Julia Haines, leaving the corporate world and moving to Meeker two years ago when her infant grandson was having health problems (he’s fine now) was a new chapter filled with new beginnings,[Read More…]
Museums, mosquitos and more (oh my!)
MEEKER | White River Inn Grant Extension The Nov. 20 Meeker Board of Trustees heard first from White River Inn owner L.D. Grove who sought an extension on a grant the board had approved back in June for improvements on the inn. Since the original work was not done, an[Read More…]
ERBM board ‘keeps moving foward’
RBC I RIO BLANCO GOLF ASSOCIATION UPDATE An ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, heard a report from the Rio Blanco Golf Association (RGBA), proposed additional murals for the pool area and looked toward future projects. Several board members from the Rio Blanco Golf Association[Read More…]
Pfeiffer coaches Oklahoma state meat judging team to 2018 national championship
MEEKER | Morgan Pfeiffer, daughter of Paul and Renae Neilson, and a 2010 graduate of Meeker High School, has carried a stellar livestock judging career from her time here in Meeker into another national level win this fall at Oklahoma State, where she coaches the Meat Judging Team and is[Read More…]
Sharpshooters take home turkeys and more
MEEKER | The 2018 Kenny Johnson Memorial Turkey Shoot held Nov. 18 at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club Shooting Range from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The weather was beautiful, attendance was good, and everybody had a great time in the various events. Having fun is the whole purpose of this event.[Read More…]
Meeker Town Administrator resigns in executive session
MEEKER | TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SUBMITS RESIGNATION Meeker will begin the search for a new town administrator following the resignation of Scott Meszaros. Meszaros replaced longtime town administrator Sharon Day following her retirement in 2012. Meszaros submitted his resignation Wednesday, Nov. 14 during an executive session of the board. The board appointed[Read More…]
MARY POPPINS, JR. …
Three stellar performances of “Mary Poppins, Jr.” treated Meeker residents last weekend. The classic musical, presented by the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. This was the ninth annual musical presented by the CSYTG since the[Read More…]
Support the Meeker Education Foundation on Colorado Gives Day Dec. 4
MEEKER | What is Colorado Gives Day? Community First Foundation and FirstBank will present the 2018 Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, Dec. 4. All charities listed on ColoradoGives.org, including the Meeker Education Foundation, have met the high standards of Community First Foundation’s screening. They are recognized by the Internal Revenue[Read More…]