Meeker

MHS homecoming 2011

Meeker High School sophomores Piper Haney and J.C. Henderson were crowned queen and king for homecoming 2011. Sophomore Liz Fellows and senior Justin Henderson were first attendants and seniors Reno Roybal and Krissie Harman were second attendants.

Energy Expo …

“I think the expo was a great success,” Glenn Vawter, executive director of the National Oil Shale Association said of the energy expo held last week in Meeker.

Board moves forward

MEEKER I The Meeker school board agreed to begin moving forward on the repairs to the new elementary school but construction will only begin after a separate geotechnical firm reviews the building’s existing foundation.

Cub Scout Pack 91 meets Oct. 13

Cub Scout Pack 91 invites all boys ages 6 through 10 (or first through fifth grade) and their parents to a new member welcoming meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Building at 779 Sulphur Creek Road.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Perry Spurlock, proprietor of the Meeker-Rifle stage line, this week received and placed in commission between Rifle and the White River metropolis a fine four-seated tally-ho coach. Twelve passengers can be carried comfortably in the new vehicle.