Bob Eggebraten from Meeker High School selected five students to attend a two day facilitation by conductor Steve Asheim, Colorado Honor Band Association faculty, with 15 other participating schools.
Meeker
Bird’s-eye view …
Dirt work continues at the Meeker Airport, where more than 1 million cubic feet of dirt will be moved during the widening of the runway project currently in Phase II.
Meeker gas plant assessment
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on an environmental assessment for a proposed expansion at the Meeker Gas Plant.
Obituary: John “Jack” Howard Peters
John ‘Jack’ Peters of Redmond, Ore., went to be with his Lord and Savior. He died of a sudden and unexpected heart attack.
State champion …
Caitlyn Shepherd wears a smile and a belt buckle she was awarded at the Colorado State Archery Association banquet last Saturday in Eagle.
Obituary: Charles Crook
Charles Albert Crook, 67, of Fort Collins, Colo., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012.
Excitement among kids
MEEKER I “We have a little bit of excitement amongst the kids,” Meeker High School wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of the attitude in the wrestling room.
Defending league champs
MEEKER I Klark Kindler will start his 15th season as head coach of the Meeker High School boys’ basketball team, the longest head coaching tenure of the boys’ program according to local basketball aficionados. The Cowboys are the the defending league champions.
“Seussical, Jr.” musical debuts
MEEKER I Remember those great childhood stories by Dr. Seuss, and his amazing characters such as “The Cat in the Hat”? Those zany and colorful characters will come to life in the ERBM Recreation and Park District’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group production of “Seussical, Jr.” on Nov. 16, at[Read More…]
Home of: Johnny and Patti Arrington
MEEKER | Johnny and Patti Arrington of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. The Arringtons have lived here nine years. Johnny and Patti will celebrate their silver (25th) wedding anniversary Jan. 16.
Veterans Day celebrations
Veterans in Rio Blanco County were honored in Rangely and Meeker last weekend in recognition of Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.
Raising funds for local track
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Foundation was incorporated in May 2012 for the sole purpose of supporting and funding enrichment opportunities for Meeker’s students and school staff. It was formed because school finance in Colorado is very inadequate and there doesn’t appear to be much relief in sight.