Dear Editor: We want to thank the individuals from the Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office, the Emergency Medical Service, White River Electric Association and Meeker Fire Department, all of which responded so quickly to our house fire early on Valentine’s Day.
Meeker
Speaker entertains and inspires students
MEEKER I Motivational speaker Chris Bowers inspired Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School students on Monday as a part of the school’s health program.
Letter to the Editor: High school principal explains about degree
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker community: First, I feel I must share my thanks for the welcome and support my family and I received since we arrived in Meeker. We have fallen in love with the area and the people. I was astounded by the[Read More…]
A little help…
While the snowmobilers were busy with the third annual “I Ride With James” Poker and Snowmobile Ride on Sunday, some folks took time out to go sledding, taking advantage of a steep slope on the opposite side from the Lost Creek Trailhead, about 31 miles up County Road 8.
MACC meets Monday
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall.
Meeker FCCLA goes to district conference …
Early on Feb. 18, members of the Meeker High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members loaded the bus for Western Colorado Community College in Gunnison for this year’s FCCLA Winter District Conference.
State championship…
Meeker sophomore T.J. Shelton stands atop the podium after receiving the gold medal in the 2A, 170-pound championship bracket.
Honest Abe on freeing the slaves
MEEKER I Students of Kristen Henderson’s and Pat Ibach’s fifth-grade classes at Meeker Elementary School, as well as Barone Middle School and Meeker High School students were delighted by John Voehl’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s greatest presidents, on Feb. 19.
MACC set for second performing arts visit
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC), in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Parks District and Meeker High School, is sponsoring a performing arts drama outreach program with Professor Timothy Pinnow, the department chair of the Colorado Mesa University’s theater arts department.
Tickets for Meeker Chamber dinner on Friday for sale
MEEKER I Tickets are still available today for the 2014 Meeker Chamber annual dinner, when Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens will be honored. The dinner will be held Friday evening at the Fairfield Center at 200 Main St. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour. Dinner will[Read More…]
Chinn resigns from school board; Meyer contract renewed
MEEKER I The board of trustees of Meeker School District RE-1 (MSD) accepted the resignation of new school board member Daniel Chinn, renewed Superintendent Mark Meyer’s contract through school year 2014-15 and approved spring coaches in a special meeting on Feb. 19.
Shelton wins second Colorado state wrestling title — Cowboys finish 3rd in team standings
MEEKER | “T.J. just dominated his opponents,” Meeker head wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of sophomore T.J. Shelton, who won his second individual title at the 2014 Colorado State Wrestling Championships over the weekend in Denver. Meeker’s Tristin Pelloni (113) and Devon Pontine (160) made it to the championship match[Read More…]
