Meeker
Guest Column: Buck up, America!
I think the backbone of America is stronger than we may think. We can fly people to outer space, survive economic hardships, and continue to support our friends, family, and communities in difficult times. Yes, we can survive and overcome COVID-19. When I was a child, fighting polio was a[Read More…]
Death Notices: June 11, 2020
Daniel David Russel WoodFeb. 17, 1941 ~ June 7, 2020 Daniel Wood of Meeker died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the Walbridge Wing. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Carolyn Evelyn SullivanMay 12, 1926 ~ June 8, 2020 Carolyn Sullivan[Read More…]
Obituary: Emil D. Luedecke
Dec. 20, 1947 ~ May 25, 2020 Emil Luedecke, 72, of Zephyr, Texas, died Monday, May 25, 2020, after a long and fierce battle with cancer. Emil was a long-time competitor at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. He spent a lot of time in Meeker over the years and endeared[Read More…]
Enter the July 4th parade!
The theme of the 2020 parade in Meeker 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 organization, a business, or a[Read More…]
Wind & fire …
High winds Friday caused a tree to fall on the power line supplying Albert and Mary Kay Krueger’s house. The line broke and caused a fire. WREA and Meeker Fire responded, established a safe scene, put out the fire and restored electric service a few hours later. Saturday winds toppled[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Go forth, graduates!
Now that our local graduation has been held in a unique 2020 fashion, the efforts by the local school district to hold an actual ceremony demonstrated the RE-1 District’s dedication to recognizing the efforts of the students, as well as their families, to finish 12 years of schooling. Like most[Read More…]
From our window…
Town of Meeker Water Operator/Assistant Superintendent Tobey Willey (right) and town employee Jak Kilduff (left) flushed a fire hydrant outside the HT building earlier this week. The system is flushed once a year. “It makes sure we get good fresh water in the system and we make sure all the[Read More…]
Death Notice: Austin Haley Patton
Austin Haley Patton was born May 6, 1985, and died May 30, 2020. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time.
Wild mustangs begin 100 days of training
After last year’s success, the Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM), is starting the process of getting ready for another showcase this fall. Thursday, May 28, wild horses from Colorado and Wyoming arrived at the fairgrounds, ready for their trainers to pick them up on Saturday. The 15 trainers were a combination[Read More…]
Plans for more Meeker trails
The town’s board of trustees reviewed and amended a building incentive program that would provide rebates for new construction within the Town of Meeker limits. The resolution provides rebates for new structures constructed between January 2020 and December 2022. The board also discussed water tap fees. Town Manager Lisa Cook[Read More…]
Drussell returns from Philippines mission
Sister Josie Drussell was serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines (Tagalog speaking). She began her mission in October 2019 and returned to the United States in March due to COVID-19. Her missionary purpose was to serve others in the ways[Read More…]