MEEKER I Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District was the recipient of a $4,500 grant from the U.S. Tennis Association. With the grant, ERBM was able to initiate a QuickStart tennis program and provide additional recreational opportunities for the community. Not only does QuickStart introduce youth to the[Read More…]
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H1N1 vaccine clinics
RBC I The H1N1 vaccine will be available locally next week for the following target groups: • Pregnant women. • People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age. • Healthcare personnel with direct patient care contact.
Scoggins, Hughes qualify for state meet
MEEKER I “We are excited that both William (Scoggins) and Lathrop (Hughes) made it to state, although they made us a bit nervous,” Meeker High School cross country coach Kris Casey said of the regional meet, held last Saturday in Aspen. Casey was nervous because only the top 15 qualify,[Read More…]
BMS downs Craig in basketball openers
MEEKER I In a good start to the season, Barone Middle School’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball teams won their openers Saturday against Craig. In the A game, Jake Boesch scored 11 points, Dylan Mobley six and Kevin Eli five to lead the way in Barone’s 26-20 win.
Cowboys host Hotchkiss for league
36-7 win over Hayden Tigers ensures Meeker of 2009 playoff berth MEEKER I With a 36-7 victory against the Tigers in Hayden last week, the Meeker Cowboy football team clinched a playoff berth and will host the Hotchkiss Bulldogs for the Northwest League championship in Starbuck Stadium on Friday.
Lady Cowboys host district tournament
MEEKER I With the district volleyball tournament this week on their home court, the Lady Cowboys are peaking at the right time. In what proved to be a good tuneup for Meeker, the Lady Cowboys came through with three wins last week over De Beque, Hayden and Plateau Valley.
History of Meeker Elementary School
MEEKER I At a meeting held Nov. 21, 1883, in Meeker, a unanimous vote was cast by ballot to reorganize White River Precinct No. 3, which included the town of Meeker and at that time was part of Garfield County, with Glenwood Springs as county seat.
Letter: Thanks from Rangely Cares, Rangely Shares
Rangely Cares, Rangely Shares is an organization committed to helping Rangely residents who are seeking treatment for cancer or medical emergencies. We help with out-of-pocket expenses such as gas, motels and meals when going for out-of-town treatments. We have also been able to help those who have been in accidents[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker Elementary council says thanks
The Meeker Elementary Student Council would like to thank Homemaker Furnishings for donating the pumpkins for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Everyone enjoyed making their pumpkin unique. We all had a great time!
Slide Show: Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon cutting at the Rangely Junior/Senior High commemorated the remodeling work done at the school, part of a $15 million bond project.
Clymer invention sells
GRAND JUNCTION I Joy Clymer finally received a check Oct. 15, after five years of commitment and hard work, from the company now selling her idea for a party tray that neatly carries deviled eggs. Clymer received her royalty check from George Davison, owner of Davison, a company that takes patents[Read More…]
Mullen honored with statue on Rangely Library grounds
RANGELY I Local artist Wendy Roberts said it was only fitting to memorialize longtime superintendent Robert Mullen in this way. “He loved learning. He loved teaching. He loved books. And he loved his family,” Roberts said.
