MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Meeker United Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall.
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Thunder competes in Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat
MEEKER I “What an experience!” Meeker Thunder baseball coach Brian Merrifield said of his team’s play in the Triple Crown World Series in Steamboat Springs last week. “The experience of being around great teams in such a cool setting was worth everything.”
Meeker Night Out to be celebrated on Tuesday
MEEKER I On Tuesday, neighborhoods throughout Meeker are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide to celebrate the 31st annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
Letter to the Editor: Dr. Dorsett won’t return to MHS
Dear Editor: I tried to negotiate a contract with the Meeker School District which would alleviate disagreements between myself and the high school principal and which would also help the district overcome its “fiscal emergency,” but after six weeks of talks, Superintendent Matt Meyer finally rejected my proposal.
Play ball…
The 2014 Coed Softball League, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, started Monday with seven teams, including one from Rangely. Games will be played Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Paintbrush Park.
Meeker honors National Night Out on August 5
MEEKER I On Aug. 5, neighborhoods throughout Meeker are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 31st annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
2 UNC students on Dean’s List
MEEKER I Two students from Meeker have been listed on the Dean’s List or Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2013-14 academic year at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
ERBM Customer Appreciation Day…
One of the new events at this year’s ERBM Recreation and Park District’s Customer Appreciation Day was the inaugural Color Run as the kids raced around the county courthouse, coming up on stations where they were splattered with powdered water-based paint, which made for rainbows of color on the kids’[Read More…]
Wangnild shoot raised $20,000 for children
DENVER I The Colorado Wildlife Employee Protective Association honored the memory of fallen Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s district wildlife manager Jon Wangnild of Meeker by hosting hundreds of people, including 140 competitors, at the Jon Wangnild Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot on June 29 in Brighton.
New arrival: Kinley Aldridge
Kyden Aldridge would like to announce the birth of his little sister, Kinley Jane Aldridge. Kinley was born at 12:39 a.m. on July 5, 2014.
Macy Collins places at National Shorthorn Show
MEEKER I Macy Collins of Meeker attended the Junior National Shorthorn Show and Conference in Louisville, Ky., the week of June 23-28, establishing quite a bit of success in several competitions.
Deena Norell appears in magazine, qualifies for National HS Rodeo Finals
MEEKER I Deena Norell, 18, of Meeker, is featured in the July issue of Spin to Win Rodeo magazine in a featured article about breakaway roping titled “Whiz Kids.“ In addition, she will be competing in the National High School Finals Rodeo this week.