Meeker
Obituary: Theodore Gerald ‘Ted’ Bina
Theodore Gerald “Ted” Bina passed away to be with his Lord on May 31, 2016, at the Veterans’ Home in Rifle, Colo. Ted was born Dec.2, 1930, at Devils Lake, N.D., to Peter Paul and Cecilia Lillian (Pesek) Bina. He was the second youngest boy of eight children.
Old Timers’ celebration: oldest attendees
Rockies skills challenge…
Letter to the Editor: Good time had at Old Timers’ dinner
Dear Editor: Hello to all. I just wanted to share with everyone what an enjoyable evening myself, my son and his wife had in Meeker this past Saturday evening as we attended the “Old Timers Dinner.” It was wonderful to visit with so many friends that I don’t get to[Read More…]
MHS students elect StuCo officers
MEEKER I In one of their last actions before giving way to summer, the underclass student body at Meeker High School elected their Student Council officers for the 2016-2017 school year. They chose to continue the reigns of Madeline Amack as president and Delenn Mobley as treasurer. Also elected were[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Surprise from Barone StuCo appreciated
Dear Editor: Recently, we attended a Barone Middle School assembly where we presented the Patriot’s Pen Award to Kolbi Franklin. We were asked to remain at the front while the Barone Student Council presented us with an envelope containing proceeds from their sale of refreshments at sporting events during the[Read More…]
From My Window: Congrats MHS seniors: Your biggest challenges still lie ahead
A baby is born. The infant can do no wrong—even if it does No. 2 and it blows out the side of the diaper.
Six events on Saturday keep Meeker hopping
On tap: Meekerpalooza, 10K run, farmers market, flea market, metal art competition, fish fry MEEKER I Saturday will be a busy day in and around Meeker as six events will take place starting at 8 a.m. and running through 9 p.m. at venues stretching from downtown Meeker to the annual[Read More…]
37 Meeker High School graduates earned their diplomas
Grand opening Friday for new business
MEEKER I A new business, Country Raised, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at noon Friday at 275 6th St., in downtown Meeker. Country Raised offers farmhouse-style décor, classic toys, Colorado chocolates and more, according to owner Makala Barton. Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon[Read More…]
Work underway on Meeker Veterans Community Center
MEEKER I The public may have seen construction work going on at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building at 290 4th St. and Main Street across from the Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker This building was purchased in March 2015 due to some very generous donations. The projects are being[Read More…]
