Meeker Elementary School sixth-grader Montey Franklin was the winner of the second annual District Spelling Bee held Jan. 23. He will go on to compete at the state competition in Denver in March. COURTESY PHOTO
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Smokey Bear turns 75
MEEKER | Smokey Bear, the iconic character who has represented the U.S. Forest Service and fire safety for several generations, turns 75 this year. To celebrate, the U.S. Forest Service is conducing a nationwide tour highlighting the familiar artwork of Rudolph Wendelin, whose paintings of Smokey first appeared in 1949 and[Read More…]
MHS student’s essay takes her to state competition
MEEKER | Kallie McCain, daughter of Dawn Pozorski and Ryan McCain, was a top five finalist in the Voice of Democracy essay contest this weekend in Greeley, Colo. McCain was the first place winner from the Meeker VFW Post and Auxiliary 5843 and advanced to the District 9 competition where she[Read More…]
New staff for Meeker district
MEEKER | The Meeker BOE met Monday evening primarily to discuss, and in some cases vote on, new personnel and be updated on the high school building project. NEW PERSONNEL The two new certified substitute teachers who were present were asked to share a short bio. Dr. Richard Seklecki is a[Read More…]
Cribbage …
At 95 years old, local World War II veteran Roy Light, was the oldest player at the annual benefit cribbage tournament. He is pictured playing the youngest, 8-year-old Jayci Anderson, who won a close game against the cheerful veteran. Rangely’s Ron Ficken won the tournament, which was sponsored by the[Read More…]
Grand opening held for Piceance Creek Solar Farm
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) and Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) were proud to celebrate the grand opening of Piceance Creek Solar Farm with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 22. The Piceance Creek Solar Farm is a 5.4-megawatt size solar power system designed to provide over 10,000,000 kWh/year to WREA.[Read More…]
It’s Showtime Livestock Club update
MEEKER | The It’s Showtime Livestock Club has just started the new year with the first meeting and the election of officers. The president is Tatum Kennedy. If she is gone vice president Mary Baylie will fill her spot. Keeping the club’s records is secretary Hadley Franklin. Handling the club’s[Read More…]
ERBM discusses future projects, master plan
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15. One highlight that should interest everyone in our community is an upcoming “Spotlight Letter,” Addressed to “each valued community member,” it will appear in the Herald Times to answer common questions about the district, such[Read More…]
Slow December for Meeker PD
MEEKER | Either it was really cold in December or everyone was in the Christmas spirit, based on the number of calls to the Meeker Police Department. Police Chief Phil Stubblefield said the department had 160 calls in December. “That’s probably the lowest we’ve had in years. December was really slow[Read More…]
Scripps National Spelling Bee coming back to Meeker in 2019
MEEKER | Every year, students from all walks of life and from all over the country participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, one of the nation’s oldest and most iconic competitions, a tradition 90 years in the making. The 2018 Spelling Bee was the first that the Meeker School District[Read More…]
SNOW MUCH FUN …
ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Paintbrush Park. The hill was filled with cardboard creations as they slipped, crashed and flew down the hill to the finish line. Elijah and Bella Brey (above) captured the fastest time and the golden traveling[Read More…]
BUCK AND BULL …
The 2018 Barone Middle School Buck and Bull Contest is in the books. “This year we had the most entries ever, with a total of 12—11 bucks and one elk,” said Barone Middle School teacher Zach Clatterbaugh. This year’s winners were Spencer Gates with a buck that had a gross[Read More…]