Longing for more daylight? This is your weekend. Don’t forget to “spring forward” your clocks one hour on Saturday night as we return to Daylight Savings Time.
Meeker
Tipton holding town hall meeting Saturday
RBC | Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) will answer questions from constituents and provide an update on his work in Washington during a town hall meeting in Meeker, Saturday, March 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner and at Town Hall in Rangely from 6-7 p.m.
School repairs on schedule
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education received a positive update on the repairs on the new elementary school, heard positive comments on their winter sports coaches from parents and accepted a $50,000 settlement agreement from Terracon Geotechnical Services at its meeting Tuesday last.
Appreciation dinner…
The Meeker 4-H Council hosted their annual grandparents/ senior appreciation dinner Sunday, Feb. 12 at the exhibit hall. Thank you to all the seniors and 4-H’rs who made this dinner possible. Special thanks to Marci Nieslen for her amazing work with the decorations and planning.
Home of: Stan and Patty Wyatt
MEEKER | Stan and Patty Wyatt of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Stan has lived here for 17 years and Patty has been here 11 years. The Wyatts will celebrate 12 years of marriage June 3.
Letter to the Editor: Mr. Greedy responds
Dear Editor: Hello, my name is Mr. Greedy, and as with Mr. Selfish, I, too, have a different perspective of what Jack wrote.
Meat canning class in Meeker March 10
MEEKER | Meat canning class at the RBC Fairgrounds this Saturday, March 10 from 9-3. Call 878-9490 for more information.
Wrestlers take top honors at tourney
— BMS crowns 5 individual champions, travel to Rangely tonight — The Barone Middle School wrestling team had an outstanding performance in the Hayden tournament Saturday.
Hoops …
Meeker’s Cole Rogers finished second in 8-9 year old division of the state competition of the Elks National “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest, making 19 of 25 free throws last weekend in Salida.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the winter was the “Pumpkin Rollers” dance, given last evening by Charley Bloomfield and his fellow dry farmer of Oakridge park. n The Gem theatre picture shows are good; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Breeder receives national recognition
MEEKER I Strang Black Angus, Meeker, Colo., has been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association® for having two registered Angus cows included in the association’s 2012 Pathfinder® Report.
Letter to the Editor: Amick family expresses thanks
Dear Editor: The family of Sarah Elizabeth Kathryn Delaney Amick wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to all of the family and friends of Elizabeth who so kindly attended the Rosary service and Mass of the Christian Burial conducted Feb. 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church.