The sky was smokey from fires in western states but the view from the top of the China Wall north of Meeker was still spectacular.
Meeker
First anniversary for Pioneers Healthcare Foundation
MEEKER I In June 2011, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation held its formation meeting. Twelve months later PHF is proud of the progress the organization has made.
Mr. Love goes to Washington …
Sam Love, son of Sam and Ginny Love of Meeker, was accepted for an internship in Congressman Tipton’s office in Washington, D.C., and started Aug. 13.
Regulation without representation: protecting yourself
MEEKER I Harriet M. Hageman, a water, natural resource and agriculture attorney from Cheyenne, Wyo., will be speaking at the fairgrounds in Meeker on Aug. 29.
Local saddlemaker shares passion for his craft
MEEKER I Bob Klenda’s most recent award-winning piece was a beautiful leather heart that earned “Best of Show.” The piece is symbolic of the volunteerism he and Mike Brennan give to the local 4-H club and other community members.
Dedicated…
The 2012 RBC Fair book was dedicated to Rangely native Bill Hume, right, who was acknowledged by fair board president Ed Coryell for his contributions and dedication over the years to the RBC 4-H programs.
ERBM strategic plan draft presented
MEEKER I Consultants from GreenPlay, LLC, who were retained by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District’s board of directors to facilitate development of strategic planning, presented a first draft of the strategic plan for future development.
Co-ed softball
The regular season for the co-ed softball league sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District is now over and the tournament will start Aug. 13, with the championship game scheduled to be played Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Paintbrush Park.
Haymaker hole-in-one …
Trey Morris (second from left) recorded his first hole-in-one at the Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat Springs July 22. Witnesses were (from left to right) Jason, Cole and Roston Steiner. Morris shot a 71 on the par-72 course. He will be leaving for the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins swim their way to a great season
MEEKER I The Meeker Marlins Swim team, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, concluded their summer swim meet schedule with the High Country League Championship meet in Eagle, Colo., this past Friday.
A good fair…
It was the first year for Kelton Turner to show swine and he told his mom, Dr. Kellie Turner, “I’ve had a good fair this year,” after winning the junior showmanship and having the grand champion swine.
Obituary: Julia F. Ellsworth
Julia, 92, a resident of Meeker Walbridge Wing, was born July 26, 1920 at Rocky Ford, Colo., to John Martin and Fannie (Cole) Little.
