MEEKER I In an area where natural gas, coal, oil shale and oil production dominate energy discussion, Meeker rancher George Wenschhof is breaking a new path.
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Hunting Africa…
Suzan and Nathan Pelloni along with Chris Calver just returned from a 10 day plains game hunt in South Africa. All three hunters bagged warthogs, pictured here. courtesy photo
Letter to the Editor: Kunkel family expresses thanks
Dear Editor: We, all, of Paul Kunkel’s family would like to publicly thank the remarkable staff members of the Walbridge Wing and Pioneers Hospital.
Second chance for Cub Scouts to sign up!
MEEKER | Boys in interested in joining the Cub Scout program have a second opportunity to sign up if they missed the first meeting.
New Arrival: Jordyn Garcia
Proud parents Danny and Ashley Garcia along with big brother Ashdon would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Jordyn Onofre Garcia.
Meeker Locals
There’s a holiday this week. Sunday is Mother-In-Law Day. Give the lady a call! If you haven’t already been deluged with breast cancer awareness information, October is breast cancer awareness month. If you are a woman 40 years of age or older, don’t forget to schedule your annual mammogram.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from author
Dear Editor: We would like to extend a special thanks to all the people that supported Danny’s book signing at Avis’ Village Floral on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.
Meeker foot care clinic Oct. 25
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. at the Fairfield Center.
New Arrival: Thomas Anthony Theos
Thomas Anthony Theos was born Sept. 3, 2011 at 8:15 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20-1/2 inches long. His parents are Tony and Dani Theos of Meeker. Grandparents are Angelo “Butch” and Karin Theos and Vern and Cindy Rholl, all of Meeker.
Market Street about to be surveyed
MEEKER I Surveying is about to begin on the Market Street sidewalk project. The design for the sidewalk plan will run from Watts Ranch Market to the mobile home park just past Twelfth Street on the north side and from Backcountry Realty’s office to the BLM/Forest Service building on the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Neighboring makes a difference
Rural community life is dependent on the bond between community members. No matter what is going on politically or economically, people do reach out and make a difference in the lives of their fellow residents.
Shooting range sight-in days
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club range will be open during archery season. It will be closed until Nov. 30 except for sight-in days Oct. 20-21, Nov. 3-4, Nov. 15 and the annual turkey shoot on Nov. 20. Note: If a closed sign is posted at the gate at any[Read More…]



