MEEKER | Viney Bowman of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. She married her late husband Vernon Bowman June 7, 1964. They were married “almost 48 years.” Vern passed away April 4, 2012.
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Rio Blanco County Cup stays in Meeker for 2012-13
RBC I “The Cup stays here,” was written on a menu board in Chipper’s Bar and Grill at the Meeker Golf Course, with an arrow pointing to the Rio Blanco County Cup, which Meeker was ready to defend last weekend.
Obituary: Frank Welder
Long-time Meeker resident Frank Welder passed away at his home Sept. 4, 2012.
News Briefs: Sept. 13, 2012
RHS Class of 1987 reunion this weekend RANGELY | Rangely High School Class of 1987 and friends are invited to the 25th class reunion Sept. 14 and 15.
26th Meeker Sheepdog Trials is in the books for 2012
MHS Cowboys taken down by Grand Valley Cardinals
MEEKER I The 2012 Meeker Cowboys took a hit Friday night, both by the score (6-49) and the injury bug. The visiting Grand Valley Cardinals allowed the ‘Boys an opening touchdown drive and then shut down the Meeker 11 from the end zone the rest of the night.
Lady Cowboys two for two after tourney
MEEKER I The Meeker girls’ volleyball team started its season well, playing in the extremely competitive Glenwood Springs tournament consisting of five pools made up of teams ranging in classification from 2A to 5A.
Back to school …
Meeker Elementary School principal Jason Hightower gets “five” from an excited student entering the recently repaired school. “It was a great day at school,” Hightower later reported at the school board meeting. “We are working on the 3-B’s; Be Kind, Be Responsible and Be Safe,” Hightower told school board members.[Read More…]
Everyone’s grandma
MEEKER I The top five characteristics of a great volunteer are initiative, determination, flexibility, kindness and communication. These do not just define a great volunteer but an outstanding person. Doris Welle could not be better described by any other words save one, “grandma.”
New childcare center to open
MEEKER I New Creation Church of Meeker is starting a child development center scheduled to open Sept. 10. The idea is to offer a preschool as well as day care service.
Volunteers sought for Meeker “Save Our Youth” program
MEEKER I Former Meeker teachers, board members, businesses and other volunteers have made the local Save Our Student (S.O.S.) program possible for many years. This year the schools are once again seeking people who want to get involved and make a difference in a young kid’s life.
RBC Historical Society open house Saturday
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society and the White River Museum will celebrate the completion of the first phase of the lighting project at an open house reception and recognition ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 8 between 3:30 and 5 p.m. at the museum located at 565 Park St.
