Information wanted! The man on the left in this photo is Lester Burns, pictured with George Wilber. Mr. Burns worked as a ranch hand at several upriver ranches in the 1920s. He went missing in 1931 and his body was never found. If you have any old photos or other[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS – Farthing
A farthing is a British coin worth a quarter of a British penny, or 1/960 of a pound. Not much value there. In 1918 a Dr. Farthing in Rio Blanco County was worth his weight in gold. Dr. Charles H. Farthing was recorded in the county clerk’s records as certified[Read More…]
Student Spotlight: the struggle is the reward
Dear me, The reward isn’t as good without the struggle. I wish I could have hugged you and told you the first time that you walked onto the wrestling mat in your bright pink tights that wrestling would be your only focus, technique and style your only concern. But that[Read More…]
What to do, what to do … with all those holiday cards
I think we all hope that holidays will bring us joy, love, cozy nights with cocoa, and a good movie perhaps. I really hope it did for you, and I hope you have found some recovery if it did not. But for me, year after year, the month following the[Read More…]
THE SMALL TOWN WAY
Despite the snow, Meeker residents turned out in droves Saturday night to help Cody Crooks with expenses related to his cancer treatment. Smoking River Brewing Co. was standing room only for the live and silent auctions and a video message from Crooks thanking the community for their outpouring of prayers,[Read More…]
Meeker businesses rally at Chamber event
Optimism, changing perspectives, and collaboration were a few key themes highlighted during the Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s first annual “Business Rally” last week. Community members gathered for what Chamber Director Stephanie Hanson described as “a new kind of event.” The theme reflected by organizers and speakers focused on changing limiting[Read More…]
New daycare facility sets opening date
The need for daycare has come up at nearly every brainstorming session, candidate forum, and “what does Meeker need” casual conversation for years. Thanks to generous donations and community support, that need will begin to be addressed with the opening of Firm Foundation Childcare this month. The current home of[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 34
White River Agency, Colorado. April 14, 1879 Sir: I apprehend that in my accounts of last fall, and perhaps of this spring, a discrepancy will be found, indicating an excess of some supplies issued considering the number of Indians reported. If such excess should appear, it will arise from issuing[Read More…]
History Lessons – The person who never was
Occasionally, I run across a person who simply disappears in records. This doesn’t make for a riveting newspaper article. It kind of falls into the category of a personal quest. I took it as a challenge to my research ego. If you are easily bored, skip to the last paragraph.[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve donation for baseball/softball teams
If you pay very close attention to your monthly cell phone bill, you may notice an 8¢ increase on the 911 surcharge beginning in February. The increase will generate about $80 in additional revenue this year for the Eastern Rio Blanco County 911 board. Dispatch Supervisor Rhawnie McGruder spoke to[Read More…]
COWBOY UP
This year’s Cowboy Up award recipient is Kay Bivens (center), pictured with MSD superintendent Chris Selle (left) and MHS principal Amy Chinn (right.)The Meeker High School Class of 2020 established the Cowboy Up Award to “honor people, past and present, who have displayed an extraordinary commitment to or support of[Read More…]
Teacher Talk
What your local educators want you to know … Parents are frequently invited to give feedback to their children’s local schools through district surveys, conferences, and school board meetings. The education system needs the support of parents to function. Another essential force that powers education is seldom given the chance[Read More…]