Meeker

December Meeker chamber members announced

MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize its December members of the month. This month we are highlighting First National Bank of the Rockies, Schindler Plumbing, the Meeker Lions Club and the Meeker Cemetery District.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Early this week Mrs. W.H. Randolph, from her cabin on the claim to Josephine basin, with a small .22 caliber rifle, shot and killed a large gray wolf.

Obituary: Ellene Riddle

Henrietta Ellene (Best) Riddle was born to Herman and Agnes Best on May 4, 1919, in Lawton, Okla., the third of eight children (Jewel, Wilma, Ellene, Blanche, Charlotte, Ronal, Roy and Ray). She passed away Dec. 3, 2011, in Meeker, Colo.

Loose Ends: Fa-la-la-la-la

When does a community event become a tradition? Is it when it is declared an annual event after its success that first year or when it is held on the same date the next year and all the following years?

Fifth-graders bring history to life

MEEKER I It has been said that noteworthy people never come to Meeker, but on Nov. 17 Barone Middle School enjoyed the company of very important people as Meeker Elementary School fifth-graders presented “Night at the Museum.”

Meeker Locals

We fell into the deep freeze this week, with temperatures dropping below zero several nights in a row. Maybe now we can have some snow? At least enough to disguise the fact there are still unraked leaves in the yard.