Take a quick look through the Meeker Herald archives from the 1960s to the early 2000s, and there’s a good chance you’ll come across a reference to Sleepy Cat. From birthday celebrations to weddings, reunions, retirements, seminars, retreats, Sunday dinners, and of course the famous scones, Sleepy Cat was the[Read More…]
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Dance anyway …
The 20th annual ERBM dance and tumbling recital had to adapt this year. With the auditorium at Meeker High School under renovation, the recital was held in the gymnasium of the Meeker Elementary School, and with COVID-19 precautions in place, seating was limited. That didn’t stop the dancers and tumblers[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center staying vigilant in fight against COVID-19 after relief employee tests positive
Pioneers Medical Center appreciates our community. You have been supportive and understanding about the necessary changes Pioneers has put in place to manage COVID-19. We give you our most sincere thank you for wearing your masks and practicing social distancing. We appreciate the sacrifices businesses have had to make. Without[Read More…]
Henderson graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point
JC Henderson, a Meeker High School Class of 2014 graduate, has graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in shipboard engineering and shipyard management and the United States Coast Guard Engineers License. After graduation from Meeker High School,[Read More…]
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Dinwiddie earns pilot’s licenses
Meeker High School Class of 2013 and U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2018 graduate Kaitlyn Dinwiddie has completed a year-long undergraduate pilot training, earning her commercial fixed and rotary wing single engine pilot’s licenses. Dinwiddie is now headed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for continued training for the UH-1N helicopter,[Read More…]
Guest Column: “Thank heavens for small mercies”
I am reminded these days of similar troublesome days in our lives when the smallest of gestures, of helpfulness, respect, or friendliness helped us survive. I treasure these gifts of help as “thanks for small mercies.” One day, the battery died on our vehicle on terribly busy and heavily traveled[Read More…]
PMC opens $12 million expanded on-campus orthopedic facility
Pioneers Medical Center announces the completion of its 11,000 square-foot expansion of the hospital’s orthopedic and specialty center. According to the hospital’s Chief Communications Officer Margie Joy, the expanded facility is scheduled to open on July 8 and will offer a broad array of orthopedic services. In addition to knee[Read More…]
Loose Ends: “How long will you stay?”
“How long will you stay?” was the one question over the years that continued to plague Meeker’s newest residents. It seemed to be an integral part of the welcoming tradition and was included in an impromptu game that most all new residents unwittingly played in the early months of their[Read More…]
Going up!
Grant Dentistry’s logo and front awnings were installed last week during the final stages of a complete overhaul of their new building on 6th and Main in Meeker. The new space is substantially larger than the old office on 7th Street, and will allow for expanded surgical and orthodontic services. [Read More…]
News Briefs: June 25, 2020
Enter the July 4th Parade! MEEKER | The theme of the 2020 parade is “FREEDOM”. The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are an individual, an[Read More…]
Good, old-fashioned adrenaline …
The Meeker Summer Rodeo series is in full swing. This free weekly rodeo is every Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Last week’s winners are: Open breakway — Ellie Anderson Ladies breakaway — Kyra Cordon Jr. barrels — Cylee Dunsmore Bull riding — Keenan Hays Mixed pair roping — Wendy McKee/Brett[Read More…]