MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District board members, staff and members of the Jensen family gathered Sunday, July 24, to rededicate the 57-acre parcel of land formerly known as Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park.
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40 golfers in Xcel tourney
MEEKER I Some have said “if you can’t win your own tournament, you’ve got no chance at any other.”
Obituary: Elizabeth Dunham May 23, 1921~July 18, 2011
Elizabeth Jane (Parkes) Dunham was born May 23, 1921, to George E. and Nellie W. Parkes. She passed away at the Walbridge Memorial Nursing Home July 18, 2011, at the age of 90.
Loose Ends: Steers tried to skedaddle before sale
Will you come see me show my sheep at the fair this summer?” asked one of my younger friends earlier this year.
Meeker Locals
B y the time you read this, the U.S. may be on the verge of defaulting on its loans. But we’ll have NFL football this fall!
Bicycle Bob
Bicycle Bob was “bicycle-hitchhiking” last week, when this photographer picked him up outside of Meeker and drove him to Craig.
Mobile pantry at Fairfield Center July 28
MEEKER | The Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck distribution location has been changed to the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., Meeker today, July 28, due to county fair activities. FBR provides food assistance to community members. For more information, contact Debra Barney at 878-9650 or Jill[Read More…]
Deep roots, strong bonds
MEEKER I James and Iva Sheridan lived on the Bar Seven Ranch in the summer and moved to the “home place” (now occupied by Pat and Mary Francis Coryell) in the winter to be closer to town. Initially, James and Iva resided across the river from the “home place,” where[Read More…]
Daggett makes dean’s list
MEEKER | Carlin Daggett made the dean’s list both winter and spring quarters at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology.
Back wins pro-am tourney, Watt wins Lischke
MEEKER I The annual Lischke golf tournament, the only tournament held on the Meeker Golf Course that invites golfers from anywhere to compete as individuals, was held last weekend but local golf pro Jim Cook said the “story” was about the winner of the annual pro-am tournament, preceding the Lischke.
Watts tees off No. 5
Defending Lischke champion J.C. Watt tees off No. 5 at the Meeker Golf Course. Watt led from start to finish to win back-to-back Lischke titles, six shots ahead of the runner-up.
Meeker Magic defends title
MEEKER I The Meeker Magic, an 8-10-year-old girls softball team, defended their league title, by winning three games and the league title Saturday last, in Basalt.
