RBC I This week we will look at news and events that took place between June and December 2014.
Meeker
RBCHS seeks younger members during drive
RBC I Youth is very much a vital part of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. Even though senior adults make up the largest percentage of the membership, young people are closely tied to many programs, outreaches and efforts.
Obituary: Frances ‘Pat’ Ann McKinley Hanks
Pat Hanks meant a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Through her thoughts and actions, she always considered the needs and wishes of those around her before her own. Her ever-endearing presence in the community of Meeker, St. James Episcopal Church and our elementary school were[Read More…]
White River Museum offers something for everyone; exhibits show life in early days
RBC I Visitors to Meeker’s White River Museum seem to find a favorite piece or area that takes them back to a different time and place, when and where they are filled with the wonder of what life was like for the area’s pioneers.
Meeker woman wins competition, awards for her dancing at sea
MEEKER I Elaine Jordan enjoys her dancing, and she is good enough at it that she won a cruise line competition tied to Dancing with the Stars, including making it to the finals for the competition.
Meszaros on Dean’s List
MEEKER I Lexie Meszaros, the daughter of Scott and Stacey Meszaros of Meeker, has been named to the Dean’s List in her first semester at the University of Louisiana—Monroe.
RBC gets $21,262 grant toward historic district
MEEKER I History Colorado’s State Historical Fund Director Steve W. Turner announced that the Town of Meeker, in collaboration with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s (RBCHS) National Historic District Task Force, has been awarded a $21,262 grant to fund a professional historical consultant.
RBC retirement party on Jan. 9 expanded
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will host a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring after several years of service. Amick is retiring Jan. 13 and Brennan is retiring Jan. 16. As of Monday,[Read More…]
Piper hearing over stabbing incident set for Feb. 6
RBC I There was a hearing at the Rio Blanco Courthouse Dec. 19 concerning the case of Meeker resident Logan Piper, 19, who reportedly stabbed Rio Blanco Sheriff Si Woodruff during an incident at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker on Aug. 21.
‘Oz’ auditions on Tuesday
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Drama Club and International Thespian Society Troupe No. 1284 will present the classic musical “The Wizard of Oz” in April, MHS Drama Club directors Gary and Laurie Zellers have announced.
Katelin Cook resigns from Meeker board to spend more time with family
MEEKER I Katelin Cook, a member of the Meeker Town Board since August 2007, has resigned her position on the town’s governing board, and the town has already started the process to find a new board member.
