Gerald Dickman, born in Meeker, Colo., Aug. 16, 1925, passed away on Sunday Aug. 7, 2016. He is survived by: daughter Lorie Dickman; son Rex Dickman; and grandchildren Robert and Amy. His wife of more than 50 years, Doralee, preceded him in death seven years ago.
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Tryouts for Range Call Royalty set
RBC I Tryouts for the 2017 Range Call Queen and her attendants will be held Saturday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds and the CSU Extension Office at the fairgrounds. All girls are welcome to the tryouts. They must be able to bring and ride a horse. The tryouts will[Read More…]
From the Superintendent: Selle welcomes students to new school year
MEEKER I This is an open letter from your Meeker school superintendent to Meeker’s parents, guardians, students and community members: As implied in our district vision statement, “Excellence in All We Do.” our purpose is to instill Meeker Excellence in the students who attend our schools.
Meeker board strikes down former hospital lot rezoning
MEEKER I The Town of Meeker’s board meeting was filled to bursting Tuesday as concerned citizens gathered to express their opinions on a request to rezone the old hospital lot. The parcel, located at Third and Cleveland streets, is currently zoned as a single family residential lot, but a request[Read More…]
Candidate Tracy in Meeker today
MEEKER I Emily Tracy, the Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 8, will be walking in Meeker today, visiting with voters about issues important to them. Tracy will also attend the Natural Resource Tour reception on Thursday evening at the Heritage Culture Center and Museum, plus a meet and[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins swim team competes well at High Country championship
Meeker I The Meeker Marlin swimmers, an ERBM Recreation and Park District program, competed at the High Country Swim League Championship Meet at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink in Eagle on July 29, and several of the swimmers did Meeker proud.
Dave Cole of Meeker earns Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award—highest given by FAA
MEEKER I On July 27, Meeker pilot David Cole completed a routine charter pilot proficiency flight test to join the Colorado Flight Center team in Grand Junction. The day was made extraordinary, however, when Rhuandale Hinson, the FAA aviation safety inspector and Richard Jeffs, the Salt Lake City Federal Aviation[Read More…]
VFW service officer to visit Meeker on Tuesday
RBC I Attention veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) service office from the Grand Junction Veterans’ Center will be available in Meeker from 10 am. to noon on Aug. 16. If you have any questions regarding compensation, disability, death benefits or the Choice Program, bring your DD-214 to be[Read More…]
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Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf tournament slated for Aug. 20
MEEKER I Many Meeker football players have been lifting weights, playing catch and attending camps this summer, in preparation of the upcoming high school season.
Meeker accepted into Colorado Main Street program
MEEKER I Thanks to a joint effort from local organizations, citizens and business owners, Meeker has officially been accepted into the Colorado Main Street program as a Candidate Community. The program has been customized for the town and is being referred to as “Meeker: Project45.” Meeker was the 45th town[Read More…]
