The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Mr. J. A. Martin and Mrs. Leana Collins were united in marriage last Wednesday by Judge Charles Attix. Mr. Martin is well known on White River, and identified as a rising young cattleman, and the bridge comes from Dillon.
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Osteoporosis and stroke screening set for Nov. 7
MEEKER I Residents in and around Meeker can be screened to reduce risks of a stroke or bone fracture as the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds will host Life Line Screening on Nov. 7. Four key points every person needs to know: Stroke is No. 3 cause of death and a[Read More…]
Corrections
MEEKER I Incorrect information was included in the birth announcement of Jack Farrow Conrado-Taylor in the Oct. 3 edition of the Herald Times. His maternal grandparents are Dave and Sandra Wambolt.
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.
Sign up for the Parade of Lights
MEEKER | Preparations are under way for the second annual Parade of Lights, which will be held on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Halloween Ball success
Dear Editor: The team from HopeWest-Meeker would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the attendees who came to the Halloween Ball this past Saturday night.
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.
Meeker Arts Council meets Monday
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall.
Obituary: Jane Clugston
Jane W. Clugston, born May 4, 1923, a servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013.
Lange, Eskelson compete at cross country state
MEEKER I Caleb Lange, a senior at Meeker High School, and MHS freshman Julia Eskelson represented their school and town at the 2013 Colorado State Cross Country Championships in Colorado Springs on Saturday.
Cowboys lose final game of the season to Bulldogs
MEEKER I An injured Meeker football team lost their final game of the season in Starbuck Stadium on Friday to the Hotchkiss Bulldogs 28-0, finishing the season with a 5-4 record.
Letter to the Editor: Support for new justice center
Dear Editor: There was a letter to the editor from the supporters of saving the old elementary school urging everyone to write the commissioners, so I am availing myself of that invitation. I would like you to know that I am wholeheartedly, 100 percent in support of the plan to[Read More…]