Dallas D. Hunt, 74, of Grand Junction, Colo., also a former resident of Meeker, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was a heavy-equipment operator most of his life.
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Meeker fifth grade brings history to life
MEEKER | The fifth grade class at Meeker Elementary School would like to invite the Meeker community to “A Night at the MES Museum” on April 11.
Arlene Fritzlan cut from tough stock
MEEKER I “I learned something I never forgot on that trip. If you hire on a job, finish it,” said Meeker native Arlene Fritzlan about a two-week pack trip all over the upper White River area when she was very young and working for her Uncle Joe.
Meeker Elementary holds book fair
MEEKER | With the arrival of spring, Meeker Elementary School is hosting its annual buy one, get one free Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. The book fair will be held in Meeker Elementary School’s library at 201 Ute Rd.
Rifle sportsmanship awards go to Demings
MEEKER I Thirteen members of the Meeker Community Wrestling Club opened the season with style in Rifle on Saturday as 10 of the grapplers placed in the top four and two returned with extra hardware.
MHS baseball team loses twin bill
MEEKER I Over the weekend, the Meeker Cowboys’ baseball team made the four-hour venture to Hotchkiss for a doubleheader, only to be turned away in both games.
Road work
RBC I Delays are possible along Highway 13 south of Meeker (mile marker 38) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning in April and continuing through October. There will be single lane closures for fence installation and culvert work.
Stage Stop sold to family from Craig
MEEKER I Jason Steiner of Meeker opened the Stage Stop Meat Market & Deli in 2006, but he passed on the keys this week to the David Satterwhite family of Craig.
Easter means Easter egg hunts: Meeker
More than 300 children from toddlers to 10-year-olds took part in the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Barone Middle School, sponsored by the Meeker Lions Club on Saturday. The siren was sounded by a Meeker Fire Department fire truck, and all the children were off at once, utilizing the different[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Letter of thanks
Dear Editor: Being a 50-plus year resident of Meeker, I have certainly been witness to the thoughtfulness of this community over the years. But, during a recent health setback, I experienced it firsthand.
MACC to meet Monday; topics varied
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday to discuss a series of topics at 6:30 p.m. at the old Meeker Elementary School gym. The public is invited.
Engagement: Kilduff~Smith
MEEKER I Mr. and Mrs. William Smith are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirstie Michelle, to Clinton Eugene Kilduff, son of Howard and Peggy Kilduff. A summer wedding is planned for Aug. 10, 2013, in Meeker.