MEEKER — Finding qualified candidates to fill 4-1/2 teacher vacancies as well as the middle school principal’s position for the 2008-2009 school year is only a portion of the challenge facing Meeker School District.
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News Briefs: May 15, 2008
Bear Dance to be held May 16-19 FT. DUCHESNE — The Bear Dance will be held at Ft. Duchesne May 16-19. Everyone is welcome! You can read about Bear Dance at www.smokingriverpowwow.com. Click on the May update link. Rangely fishing derby set for June 7 RANGELY — The Rio Blanco[Read More…]
“Staggering” forecasts may lead to increased fees
Rio Blanco County is planning to increase fees on new home, industry construction and development
Smith wins private turkey shoot at Seven Lakes
MEEKER — The Colorado Division of Wildlife and a Meeker-area ranch recently hosted a very special youth only turkey hunt. The once-in-a-lifetime private land hunt, held in mid-April at the Seven Lakes Ranch east of Meeker, was coordinated by local DOW personnel and volunteers from the ranch.
Meeker Recreation Center News: May 8, 2008
n Free dance recital featuring dance students of pre-school through high school ages will be Sunday, May 11, 5 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
Bain wins Ford scholarship
MEEKER — Craig Ford Mercury and Ford Motor Company are pleased to announce the award of three $1,000 college scholarships to local graduates.
Students earn honors at local art show
MEEKER — The Meeker High School art department held its annual Spring Art Show last week at Mountain Valley Bank. Local professional artist John Kobald judged the show. Kobald picked one piece from each grade level for a “best of show” award.
Range Call events celebrated July 3-6
MEEKER — The annual Range Call event has a full slate of activities July 3-8, including a concert by the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Fourth of July starts with the Run for your Life 5K walk/run race at 6:30 a.m., and the annual pancake breakfast runs from 7-9[Read More…]
Youth win ‘gold’ present program
MEEKER — Jessica Mullins and Logan Sanderson represented Meeker High School at the state FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) competition held in Vail April 20-22.
April precipitation falls below average
MEEKER — Precipitation at the plant center in April was below average and measured 1.29 inches, which includes 15.5 inches of snow.
Eighth-grade honor band performs in Craig May 2
MEEKER — The Northwest Colorado District 8 eighth-grade honor band concert was held at Craig Middle School May 2. The musicians arrived in Craig Thursday after school and practiced for auditions held Thursday evening. After being given their chair assignments, they practiced for a full nine hours Friday to prepare[Read More…]
Home Of: May 8, 2008
“Home of” 411 MEEKER — Bill and Michelle Smith of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. They have lived in Meeker 11 years. The Smiths have been married 16 years. Bill is the facilities and maintenance person for the Meeker Recreation Center. Michelle is an administrative assistant for Barnard[Read More…]
