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News Briefs: Sept. 6, 2012

White River Museum open house Sept. 8 MEEKER | You are invited to an open house at the White River Museum. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. for the opening ceremony with town and county representatives and our lighting designer.

Dog days of summer…

The sun was rising on the course during the handlers’ meeting before the start of the 26th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials yesterday at Ute Park.

One last final wink

MEEKER I Our community lost two wonderful people, with the recent deaths of Mr. Dean Parr and Mrs. Ruth King, both originals.

RBC to utilize CodeRED alert app

RBC I Rio Blanco County, through a contract with Emergency Communications Network, LLC, will begin providing public safety alerts through the company’s new public safety app — CodeRED Mobile Alert.

Meeker Chamber elects new officers

MEEKER I Nine candidates were on the ballot for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, with five board seats available. According to executive director Katelin Cook, more than 100 ballots were returned.

Inspired to inspire

MEEKER I “Aging successfully is about adapting and adopting,” is the way Faye Peterson describes the process she applies to enjoy each phase of life. She just turned 60 and completed her master’s degree two weeks ago. It was a dream she had held for years. At about 54 years[Read More…]