Former Meeker resident Danny Campbell and his long-time friend Mary Hartwig were at Avis’ on the Corner for a book signing of Campbell’s autobiography, titled “A Wet Ass and a Hungry Gut.” The entertaining book is based on Campbell’s nearly 50 years in the White River Valley.
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Loose Ends: Weather unwise
What should I pack?” asked a first-time visitor to the White River valley. This question is often asked as if there is a definitive answer. No one understands when most people respond with a vague answer that indicates even year-round residents don’t have a clue.
Letter to the Editor: Candidate withdraws from board election
Dear Editor: It is with regret that I withdraw my name from the ballot of the RE-1 School Board election coming in November. I came to the realization that I was not going to be able to commit 100 percent to the responsibilities and obligations which the Meeker school board[Read More…]
HOME OF: Amy May
MEEKER | Amy May of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. Amy has been a Meeker resident for 16 years.
Meeker chamber honors members
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s October chamber members-of-the-month: Shell Exploration Company, The Upstairs Gallery and White River National Forest Service.
Candidates speak at forum
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Association and the Meeker School District’s accountability committee presented a forum for the five candidates on the Nov. 1 ballot for three available seats on the school board.
Shooting range sight-in days
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club range will be open during archery season. It will be closed Oct. 13-Nov. 30 except for sight-in days on Oct. 13-14, 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[Read More…]
Cub Scout Pack 91 meets Oct. 13
MEEKER I Cub Scout Pack 91 invites all boys ages 6 through 10 (or first through fifth grade) and their parents to a new member welcoming meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Building at 779 Sulphur Creek Road.
What the White River Valley and Bel Air, Calif., have in common
MEEKER I Taking time to listen often reveals unexpected information, as is the case with Rex Ross and his family history.
Meeker Chamber shares the love
MEEKER I More than 30 local Meeker Chamber of Commerce member businesses will “share the love,” in an effort to encourage people to shop locally by offering money-saving coupons for doing so.
Calling all off-highway vehicle enthusiasts
RBC | The first organizational meeting for OHV enthusiasts, will be Oct. 19, at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker at 7 p.m.
Energy Expo a success
John A. Harpole of Mercator Energy, spoke about free markets and natural gas, as the guest speaker of the annual Meeker Energy Information Expo last Thursday in Meeker.
