Meeker
From My Window… Septemberfest a great time; Meeker Classic in progress
The summer activities continue in Rio Blanco County, and the focus this past weekend was Septemberfest in Rangely. Septemberfest is three days of fun activities, good food, water and mud, a parade, great entertainment, an ice cream social and an impressive car show.
Annual PEO Quilt Show in Meeker this weekend
MEEKER I The annual PEO Quilt Show will be held Friday and Saturday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in Meeker, 200 Main St., featuring new and old quilts to raise funds for educational assistance and opportunities for women.
Entries sought for lamb cook-off
MEEKER I The Culinary Taste of Lamb Cook-off, held in conjunction with the art reception at the Wilber Barn today from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature lamb recipes prepared by vendors at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog trials.
Meeker Cowboys pound the Roaring Fork Rams with 46-0 victory at home
MEEKER I The results were different this year than last, when the Meeker Cowboy football team played the 2A Roaring Fork Rams, as the Meeker Cowboys shut out the Rams, 46-0, in Starbuck Stadium on Friday.
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials have started, run through Sunday
MEEKER I Once again, the scene at Ute Park west of Meeker has been transformed as the 28th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials began Wednesday and continues through the championship rounds on Sunday.
Sign up now for CNCC Meeker classes
MEEKER I Interested fall students should register now for Colorado Northwestern Community College Fall Community Education classes at CNCC’s Meeker Center, 345 6th St., in the Riegel Building, Suite 7.
PEO Quilt Show set for Sept. 5-6
MEEKER I The annual PEO Quilt Show will be held Sept. 5 and 6 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in Meeker, 200 Main St., featuring new and old quilts to raise funds for educational assistance and opportunities for women.
Letter to the Editor: Softball team says thanks
Dear Editor: The American Legion/CRVLL All-Star 14-and-under softball team would like to thank the following businesses for their support, sponsorships and donations.
Sawing logs…
One of the events held at the Saturday celebration of 50 Years of Wilderness in downtown Meeker was log sawing. Above, the two-person teams of U.S. Forest Service workers squared off against each other, and the women’s team, in front, defeated the men.
Terp wins third title in a row as top golfer
MEEKER I For a third year in a row, Pattie Terp is the Meeker Women’s Club champion after dominating the field in the annual 18-hole championship tournament.
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on column, Dr. Bob
Dear Editor: Thank you for your thoughts and bare-knuckled honesty in your “From My Window” column. As a former teacher at Meeker High School (on leave of absence this year 2014-2015), I was never asked if I liked working with Dr. Dorsett. In fact, I cannot believe that professionals would[Read More…]
