Words fall short when I try to describe what has gone into moving the Meeker Elementary School classrooms. I am just so amazed at how the Meeker School District staff has rallied, worked together and remained positive during this time.
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Letter: More helicopters
On Aug. 6, 2011, the U.S. lost 30 special forces troops, including 22 Navy SEALS, in a helicopter shot down over Afghanistan. These people were the elite of our military who have trained for these missions over many years.
Celebrating the impact of Colorado grandfathers
RBC I Whether a grandparent is offering temporary child care or has custody of their grandchildren because of extenuating circumstances, today’s grandparents are increasingly more involved in raising young children.
PMC Meet and Greet …
Pioneers Medical Center showcases its growing services to the community. Staff was available to answer questions about the variety of services available at PMC and they are excited to be offering surgical care, MRI imaging services, expanded laboratory services and more.
Shooting range sight-in days
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club range will be open during archery season. It will be closed Oct. 13-Nov. 30 except for sight-in days on Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21, Nov. 3-4, Nov. 15 and the annual turkey shoot on Nov. 20.
Artists invited to show their work
RANGELY | Artists of all ages: Get your art ready to show in the Art Show in Elks Park during Septemberfest, Sept. 5.
Vision help for people 55 and over
RBC | Thanks to a generous American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Independent Living Center is pleased to make available, at no charge, low vision assessments and assistive technology assessments in our Rio Blanco County service area for people aged 55 or more who have significant vision loss.
WREA donates $10,000 toward Piceance EMS vehicle
Local energy company White River Electric Association (WREA) recently made a $10,000 donation to the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District, which will go towards the purchase of a quick response vehicle for the Quick Response Team in the Piceance Creek area.
Letter: No Dutch ovens
I regret I’ll not be able to bring dutch oven desserts to accompany the Rangely Museum Society’s Ice Cream Social this Sunday afternoon, Sept. 4. Last year I was joined by Bill & Mike Zadra and we had a great time sharing our dutch oven creations.
BLM hosting lease site field tours
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a public field meeting Sept. 7 to visit three parcels being considered in the White River Field Office for the May 2012, competitive oil and gas lease sale.
Meeker schools host open house tonight
MEEKER I Barone Middle School, Meeker High School and the administration building will be open today from 4 to 8 p.m. to allow students and parents to see the new classroom arrangements.
Arrests made in drug investigation
RANGELY I Wednesday morning 26 officers from seven agencies participated in several arrests and property searches and seizures. The operation was very well organized and all activity happened without incident.
