MEEKER I Jeff Hemingson, the new music director for Barone Middle School and Meeker High School, made his debut at the winter music concert at the MHS auditorium on Dec. 17 with a performance of challenging and intriguing compositions.
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Pitching clinic…
The Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans softball team hosted a pitching clinic for 18 young ladies from Meeker Dec. 5. Coach Briana Williams from Meeker reached out to CNCC’s coaches for some help with pitching. The beginning of this school year was Meeker High School’s first year with junior varsity[Read More…]
On parade…
Several members of the Meeker Cub Scouts took part in the annual Meeker Parade Of Lights as well as the lighting of the Town of Meeker Christmas trees, Christmas carols by the Meeker Elementary School Choir and fireworks.
Ken Coffin named 2014 ‘Lion of the Year’
MEEKER I The Meeker Lions Club presented awards at its annual Christmas party in early December. Mark Rogers and Bill Jordan received awards for their outstanding service to the club and Ken Coffin was recognized as “Lion of the Year” for 2014.
Middle school cagers end good year
RBC I Rangely held on to win third place against Meeker in the eighth grade “A” portion of the Middle School boys’ basketball District tournament held in Craig on Dec. 6.
Retirement party for Nancy Amick and Jackie Brennan
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will have a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring as of Jan. 1, 2015, after several years of service. The party is open to the anyone who wishes[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Observations from recall committee
Dear Editor: With our apologies to all who have signed our Meeker School District recall petitions aimed at the school board leadership—the three longest serving members who are the board officers—we announce that we have not collected enough signatures for last week’s deadline.
Meeker boys’ basketball team wins WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team kicked off its season off with a bang, winning the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout at home.
Wing Christmas…
Members of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Meeker hosted the “Christmas Store” at Pioneer Hospital’s Walbridge Wing and at Meeker Housing Authority’s Pines Apartments this year. Residents at both locations were able to go shopping right at home for Christmas gifts for their special friends and loved ones. Everything was free[Read More…]
MHS wrestlers produce three champs, finish fourth at Delta
MEEKER I “We improved from the previous week,” Meeker wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of his team’s fourth-place finish at the Delta Invitational on Saturday. Watt hopes his team continues to improve this week, because for the first time in several years, the Cowboys have been invited back to the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County lights up for the holidays
No recall for 3 school board members; too few signatures
MEEKER I There will be no recall election for three veteran members of the Meeker School Board of Trustees.
