Dear Editor: The Meeker Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who participated in the 2013 Parade of Lights. For those community members who came out to brave the cold, thank you for helping make our community celebration successful.
Meeker
Obituary: Lillie Onteen (McGruder) Ross
Lillie Onteen (McGruder) Ross was born Aug. 9, 1930; she passed away on Dec. 4, 2013, at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.
Alan Michalewicz, new WREA manager, sees bright future
RBC I An affinity for small towns and an early interest in electricity have landed Alan Michalewicz as the new general manager of White River Electric Association, headquartered in Meeker.
‘Tis the season…
Cowboys look “confident” at Colorado Mesa University duals
MEEKER I “The kids looked confident, even with five freshmen,” Meeker Cowboy wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of his team’s demeanor after opening the season with five dual matches in the Colorado Mesa University Duals in Grand Junction. Meeker defeated Durango (48-27), Olathe (52-18) and Monticello, Utah (45-27) but lost[Read More…]
Winners announced for Meeker’s Parade of Lights
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce released the names of the winners in Friday night’s Parade of Lights in downtown Meeker.
Meeker volleyball…
Meeker volleyball players Sydney Hughes, Reagan Pearce, Taylor Neilson, Piper Haney, Paige Jones and Aly Ridings were recently recognized by the Western Slope League.
Antler contest…
Hunters from Barone Middle School measured the antlers and recorded the scores of their harvest, then prizes donated by Strawberry Creek Outfitters were given to the winners.
Meeker’s Neilson on All-American Judging Team
MEEKER I All American Livestock Judging Team awards were announced during the awards breakfast at the National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday, and Meeker can boast of a student on that exclusive team.
Obituary: Hazel Rosenlund
Hazel Gae Rosenlund, 93, a longtime resident of Meeker, Colo., passed away peacefully Oct. 29, 2013. Hazel was born in Meeker to Flora E. Seaton and John L. Kirkpatrick on June 14, 1920.
Hole in the sky…
Jeremy McCallister, the project manager for the Coulter Field improvement project at the Meeker airport, was the first person to take off after the dedication of the field to Gary Coulter on Saturday.
PMC sets free monthly foot clinic
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its free monthly foot clinic at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Pines Apartments, 875 Water St. in Meeker.