Meeker

Punkin’ Chunkin’…

Before finding success sending the small pumpkin flying more than 150 feet, this duo had a tough time with the punkin’ chunkin’ catapult during the Haunted Happenings event Saturday afternoon at Sanderson Hills Park.

Lots of smiles…

The Meeker FFA Chapter, one of the largest student organizations at MHS with more than 75 members, brought Donkey Basketball to Meeker for some “good family entertainment,” according to Trina Smith. Smith said the funds raised will be used to provide scholarships and other educational opportunities for chapter members.

Spooktacular…

There were lots of Halloween happenings Saturday in Meeker as signified by this carving by Ben Quinn at the NewHope-Meeker Holiday Ball.

Meeker craft and gift show begins Friday

The 2013 Meeker Craft and Gift Show will be at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., presenting a great opportunity to purchase early Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations or presents.