Classified ads for the Aug. 6, 2009, edition include:
Stories
Moyer named to AFA team
MEEKER I Kelly Moyer of Meeker has been selected to the 2009 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Student Advisory Team.
4-H Senior Profile: Makaila Etchart
• How long have you been involved in 4-H? Eight years. • What is your favorite 4-H activity? My favorite 4-H activity is preparing my lambs for fair. I enjoy shearing and preparing them for my showmanship and market class.
4-H Senior Profile: Hillary Hayes
RANGEY | • How long have you been involved in 4-H? This will be my 10th year in 4-H. • What is your favorite 4-H activity? Working with calves.
Meeker contributes $1,000 to powwow
MEEKER I The board of trustees agreed to sponsor the Smoking River Pow Wow this year at the “gold” level of $1,000. The powwow committee had requested a $2,000 donation at the last meeting.
Neilson is state 4-H president
MEEKER I Morgan Neilson isn’t afraid to aim high. The senior-to-be at Meeker High School set her sights on becoming the state 4-H president.
4-H Senior Profile: ‘Weeg’ Kilduff
• How long have you been involved in 4-H? I am currently in my 12th year. I was in Cloverbuds for two years, and small engine repair for three years. I have been a junior leader for the past three years and I am currently in my 10th year as[Read More…]
4-H Senior Profile: Meg Nieslanik
• How long have you been involved in 4-H? Ten years. • What is your favorite 4-H activity? I love raising my sheep and pigs.
Swaro wins wildlife award
MEEKER I Colorado Division of Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Mike Swaro has been named a 2009 recipient of the Torch Award by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA).
Fair offers something for everyone, even a city boy
Whoever says there’s nothing to do in a small town, isn’t paying attention.
4-H Senior Profile: Megan Ridings
My favorite 4-H activity is grooming my animals for show. I spend hours getting my animals ready for the show, and I love it.
Fashion Revue kicks off 2009 Fair
Participating in the Rio Blanco County 4-H Fashion Revue last Thursday night
