Lukas Coryell won the boys’ division of the Rio Blanco County Sheep Lead and also won the People’s Choice award.
Meeker
Natural Soda launches 2012 grants
RBC I Natural Soda Inc. today launched its 2012 Community Support Program and is seeking grant applications from community, charity and sporting nonprofit organizations in northwestern Colorado.
MACC sets strategic development for arts
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council [MACC] board of directors met Monday, Aug. 6 at the old elementary school gymnasium at 6:30 p.m.
Meeker swimming pool lifeguards reunite after 50 years
MEEKER I The Meeker High School class of 1962 celebrated their 50th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Meeker Golf Course.
Home of: Les and Susie Sprod
MEEKER | Longtime Meeker residents Les and Susie Sprod are this week’s “home of” honorees.
Helitack provides attack
RBC I The Teton Helitack team from Jackson, Wyo., first came to Rio Blanco County July 22, to help with the Powell fire.
Obituary: Rudolf Krueger
Rudolf Krueger, affectionately known as “Rudi” by his family and friends, was born on Feb. 16, 1920. He died on April 3, 2012, near Frankfurt, Germany.
OHV Fundraiser …
The first annual Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue OHV poker run featured 54 hands with the best going to Annie and Luke Purcell, Cassie McGuire was second and Bob Coquoz had the third best hand.
Junior golfers…
MEEKER I Thirty-four junior golfers played in the annual Meeker Junior Golf tournament, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District held Monday last at the Meeker Golf Course, featuring golfers from Meeker, Rangely, Craig, Rifle and Glenwood Springs.
“Sagebrush Sidekicks” a dinner theatre delight
MEEKER I “Sagebrush Sidekicks,” the debut dinner theatre production of The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC), was a hilarious hit with more than 100 enthusiastic theatre patrons on Saturday evening.
Obituary: Syble Barney
Syble Lorain (Williams) Barney, 87, passed away on July 23, 2012, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo.
Meeker 4-H sheep and goat growers
MEEKER I The sheep and goat meeting was held on July 17.



