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…]
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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…]
Lady Cowboys win league championship
MEEKER I The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team is league champion after winning two exciting conference games last weekend and giving them a first round bye in the district tournament. That also assures them a spot in the regional tournament.
Giving back…
Meeker Sand & Gravel presented a $5,000 check to HopeWest-Meeker on Monday to benefit the organization’s new palliative care program in the Meeker area.
Cowboys step up and get wins — Prepare for District Tournament in Oak Creek
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys “really stepped up this weekend,” head coach Klark Kindler said of his team.
Honor jazz band…
Meeker’s Dannon Bolton, Morgan Robb, Meeker High School music instructor Bob Eggebraten and Sam Lange participated in the 10th annual Jazz Aspen/Snowmass District 8 Honor Jazz Band over the weekend.
White River Swine Club has meeting
MEEKER I The first White River Swine Club meeting was held Jan. 28 and was called to order by Kenzie Turner at 7:01 p.m.
Free insurance help available
MEEKER I Free health insurance help is available in Meeker over the next two weeks through the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services, representing Connect for Health Colorado.
MES Library keeps kids busy, entertained
MEEKER I During January, Meeker Elementary School students enjoyed special happenings in the library. Students enjoyed a 4-H program presented by Dessa Watson and Jamie Moyer as well as Science Week and Spirit Week.
Merriam~Buckley Engagement…
Gordon and Beth Merriam of South Jordan, Utah, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Renae Merriam, to Luke Jerome Buckley, son of Marsha Buckley of Golden, Colo., and the late Jerry Buckley.
Obituary: Wayne Eugene Moody
Wayne Eugene Moody was born March 13, 1919, in Chanute, Kan., to William Henry Moody and Hazel Jordan Moody. He died Feb. 8, 2014, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo.