The CNCC Dental Hygiene program took six second-year students to Craig to the Horizons residential treatment center for persons with disabilities last week. Dental hygiene students visited two homes and interacted with nine individuals with varying levels of cognition. The students brought typodonts (fake teeth) and toothbrushes for the residents[Read More…]
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NEWS NOTES: December 2, 2021
Take the survey about moving county fair MEEKER | You may be aware that the RBC Fairboard is exploring the possibility of moving the County Fair dates one week earlier. The earlier dates will help to accommodate CHSAA sports practices which are starting earlier in the season. The Fairboard is[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: November 25, 2021
LoveMeeker Holiday Week MEEKER | Get ready for the LoveMeeker Holiday Week! There are lots of activities from Nov. 26 through Dec. 4 including Shop Local Bingo, Carriage Rides, Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights (Dec. 1), Chamber Annual Dinner (Dec. 3), Meeker Holiday Market (Dec. 3-4), Breakfast with Santa[Read More…]
Horizons: help and hope for families since 1975
Little Points of Light virtual fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 2 “The course of true love never did run smooth,” according to Shakespeare. The same can be said of raising children, as every parent can attest, and in some cases, getting outside help makes all the difference in a child’s healthy development.[Read More…]
News Notes: November 18, 2021
4-H happenings RBC | 4-H enrollment for 2021-2022 is now open. Visit https://v2.4honline.com to register. Alliance movie screening Nov. 22 RBC | The White River Alliance will screen the movie “Kiss the Ground” on Nov. 22 at the VFW in Meeker and a brief update from the Alliance’s committees. The[Read More…]
Horizons helps families
RBC | Two-year-old Grayson Campos called out the names of letters in the coworking space window as people signed in for a wreath-making fundraiser to benefit Horizons Specialized Services. His mother, Brittny, was there to share her family’s experience with Horizons during the last year and a half. Grayson is[Read More…]
Wreath making workshop Dec. 8
MEEKER | Horizons is hosting a holiday wreath making workshop Sunday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Space. Decorate your own holiday wreath with the help of Annie from Flora Bellas. Drinks and desserts provided by Wendll’s, Blanco Cellars and Ma Famiglia. Wreaths are $40[Read More…]
Soak up the Christmas cheer with holiday events galore
MEEKER | It’s that time of year! Once you’ve gobbled up the turkey and stuffed yourself with stuffing, the Christmas season, with all its parties, events and activities gets underway. The annual Parade of Lights and downtown tree lighting ceremony is Wednesday, Dec. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Along with[Read More…]
Wreath making workshop Dec. 8
MEEKER | Horizons is hosting a holiday wreath making workshop Sunday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Space. Decorate your own holiday wreath with the help of Annie from Flora Bellas. Drinks and desserts provided by Wendll’s, Blanco Cellars and Ma Famiglia. Wreaths are $40[Read More…]
Letter: Horizons grateful for Lions Club generosity
Dear Editor: I wanted to express a most sincere and public thank you to the Meeker Lions Club. The Lions Club members have always gone above and beyond to serve our community and provide amazing opportunities that would otherwise be out-of-reach in our rural setting. Recently, the Lions Club made[Read More…]
Hoops for Charity champions give to local non-profits
MEEKER | These are the champions of the 2016 Hoops for Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament held Dec. 20 and hosted by the ERBM Recreation & Park District. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to each division winner’s charity of choice. Not pictured are the third-fourth grade girls’ “Thunderbolts”[Read More…]
Photos: Meeker Parade of Lights
Photos by Bobby Gutierrez
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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