Although advancements in the diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of mental illnesses in the world have been beneficial to the growth of our society, it still is perhaps one of the least understood problems we face. Oftentimes, mental illness is considered just someone’s lack of personal discipline, and therefore deemed to[Read More…]
Meeker
New Arrival: Dexter Dane Chinn
MEEKER | Dan, Amy and Tucker Chinn of Meeker are proud to announce the new addition to their family. Dexter Dane Chinn was born on March 4 at 8:17 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 18 inches long.
Area players receive postseason honors
MEEKER | Stacey Fitzgibbons, a senior at Meeker High School was recently honored by being selected to play in two all-state basketball games. “It shows what kind of athlete she is and how hard she works,” Meeker girls’ basketball coach Hallie Blunt said of Fitzgibbons’ post-season honors.
Barone wrestlers second at Soroco
MEEKER I After a dual meet victory last Thursday, the Barone Middle School wrestlers finished second in a tournament last Saturday at Soroco. “We beat Rangely 43-23 but we didn’t wrestle well,” BMS head coach Lee Overton said of the March 11 dual with the Panthers.
Meeker Streaker
MEEKER | In February, Streaker activities were as follows: 13 days of Chuck Wagon with 16 riders, 567 stops in Meeker including 46 medical, six riders to Rifle for shopping, six riders to Glenwood Springs, five medical and 12 riders for shopping to Grand Junction, and three church days with[Read More…]
4-H Sheep and Goat Club met Sunday
MEEKER | The Sheep and Goat Club met Sunday, March 14. Morgan called the meeting to order. Aly called roll. Mason gave a treasurer’s report and we have a total of $570.16. There will be a meeting on April 6 for officers’ training and it will be at 5 p.m.[Read More…]
Funeral homes get new names, new owners
RBC I Joseph Swiger’s a newcomer to Colorado. But, already, he feels at home here. “My wife and I were raised in a small town, and we like living in a small town,” Swiger said. “There’s a sign I’ve seen that says a small town is like a big family.[Read More…]
Fresh start for Cochran
RBC I Ran Cochran has been the local funeral home director serving Rio Blanco County for the past dozen years. And it has given him a unique perspective on the people and communities he has served. Cochran Memorial Chapels had offices in Meeker and Rangely.
St. Mary’s Blood Drive March 31 at MHS
MEEKER I The St. Mary’s Blood Drive will be Wednesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Meeker High School. Donors will receive a free T-shirt.
Foot clinic March 23 at Pines Apartments
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will offer its monthly Foot Clinic Tuesday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pines Apartments. A registered nurse and certified nurse assistant will trim toenails, assess circulation, give skin care and check blood pressures.
December reports down 28.6 percent
RBC | During December 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center logged 588 incidents, down from December 2008 totals of 823, which is a 28.6 percent decrease in activity.
Spring CNCC courses open for registration
MEEKER I Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in March and April are open for registration. GED pre-preparation and GED preparation begin March 30-May 4. Times are 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Book club: “New authors in America” with Jane Yazzi is scheduled for March 30-April 13, 4-5:30 p.m.,[Read More…]
