Roughly 600 area residents got out in spite of heavy snow Saturday to take part in the annual 9Health Fair. At right, students from the Colorado Northwestern Community College dental hygiene program joined the many other volunteers at the fair, checking blood pressure and oxygen retention.
Volunteers were helping en masse at the 9Health Fair at Meeker Elementary School on Saturday. Above, phlebotomists from all neighboring towns were on hand as were students from the CNCC dental hygiene school and health agencies from throughout the area joined efforts to deal with the roughly 600 people who attended the health fair on Saturday. The fair was sponsored by Channel 9, Pioneers Medical Center, the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District and the Meeker Lions Club. Organizer Christy Atwood of Pioneers Medical Center said, “It was another successful year. I appreciate working with Channel 9 and appreciate all the members of the community taking part.”After having the tests she wanted to take at the 9Health Fair on Saturday morning at Meeker Elementary School, Angie Arnold of Meeker, front left, enjoyed the breakfast offered by the Meeker Lions Club and its members to those who took part in the health fair. The Lions offered free pancakes, syrup, sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee to those who participated in the fair.
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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