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.
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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…]
Rocky Mountain Regional Mule Packstring…
Residents and visitors enjoying Saturday’s “50 Years Wild” celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act of 1964 on the county courthouse lawn in Meeker spent a lot of time enjoying the close proximity of the Rocky Mountain Regional Mule Packstring, which was located on Fifth Street. There were[Read More…]
Meeker Young Timers seeking young adults for networking, socialization
MEEKER I There’s a new group in Meeker, and it appears they are organizing. It appears they are looking for others who want to network, meet new people and enjoy all that Meeker has to offer.
Local entries sought from residents for lamb cook-off
MEEKER I The Culinary Taste of Lamb Cook-off, held in conjunction with the art reception at the Wilber Barn on Thursday Sept. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature lamb recipes prepared by vendors at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog trials.
Letter to the Editor: No power struggles, ego in schools
Dear Editor: Good and bad teachers come and go. Good and bad administrators come and go. Various schedules (20-, 60- or 90-minute blocks), staggered class lengths, four-day weeks, five-day weeks, special days off all come and go.
Obituary: Shirley Taussig
Shirley Taussig[/caption]Shirley Alice (Williams) Taussig, affectionately known as “Granny,” was born in Silver Plume, Colo., on June 29, 1927. She was the second child and the only daughter among David and Mable (Roper) Williams’ four children.
Letter to the Editor: In support of mill levy override for Meeker
Dear Editor: Meeker School District has had more than its share of negativity lately. So, let’s shift our thinking to a more positive direction, the future.
Pastoral artwork to be featured at Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials
MEEKER I Organizers of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials are pleased to announce that Cat Urbigkit’s “Portraits Of Pastoralism” art exhibit will be on display Sept. 3-7, during the trials.
Obituary: Allyson Grinstead
Allyson, our fiery redhead, went to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014. Ally was born in Grand Junction and lived her younger years in Meeker.
Social Saturday to benefit restoration of Coal Creek School
BUFORD I More than 30 years ago, when Janet Clark first came to reside along County Road 6, she remembers recognizing the stately old building as an abandoned school. Now she is spearheading the Rio Blanco County Historical Society committee that is restoring Coal Creek School as an educational and[Read More…]