Dear Editor: ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting its annual event, Pumpkins, Eats ‘n’ Treats, on Oct. 31, and local businesses are requested to help make the event a big success.
Meeker
VNA on hand to discuss Health Marketplace
MEEKER | Do you have any questions regarding the new health insurance marketplace?
MHS Homecoming 2013
The senior class float carried out the theme of “Las Vegas Style” for the homecoming parade on Friday afternoon down Main Street. Running the roulette wheel, from left to right, were Taylor Neilson, John Mac Sheridan and Mariah Jensen while Deena Norell walked alongside.
Busy week ahead for all at Meeker Elementary
MEEKER I Next week will be a very busy time at Meeker Elementary School with Drug Awareness Week, the Scholastic Book Fair and parent/teacher conferences.
Parade watching…
Meeker High School senior Taylor Rodgers looks intently as the Meeker High School homecoming parade participants passing by on Friday afternoon along Main Street in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse.
New tradition…
In a new ceremony during halftime of Friday night’s homecoming football came against Cedaredge, the new “Flaming M” was set afire after being wrapped with donated sheets from Tuesday’s Toga Day activities at Meeker High School.
Viva Las Vegas…
Members of the 2013 Meeker High School homecoming royalty are, from left: freshman Sheridan Harvey, freshman Maggie Phelan, junior homecoming queen Sydney Hughes, senior homecoming king Justin Giao, senior Emily Kohls and junior Joe Newman. The royalty was named during halftime of the Meeker-Cedaredge boys’ football game on Friday.
Search and rescue sent out twice
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that the county’s search and rescue team has been deployed twice on back-county missions in the past week. Both calls were to the area of the Buford-New Castle Road and the intersection of county roads 10 and 17.
Girl Scouts seek members, volunteers
MEEKER | The Girl Scouts of America in Meeker is still accepting applications for girls and volunteers.
Tony Seely: The importance of our nation’s veterans
EDITOR’S NOTE: Meeker native Tony Seely, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, gave this speech on July 4, 2013, during the dedication of the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial on the front lawn of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse in Meeker. As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Enough is enough
Dear Editor: While hunting in the upper White River area, we noticed new signs on all the forest service campgrounds. These campgrounds are all now closed due to the government shutdown. Really?
School board candidate forum Oct. 17
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Association (MEA) will host a School Board Candidate Forum on Oct. 17 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Meeker High School cafeteria.
