Happy Independence Day! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Range Call Celebration.
Meeker
Passing the baton
After 13 years of ministry, Pastor Pat Turner (left) “passed the baton” of leadership to his successor, Pastor Joseph Cardile.
Lady luck…
Skid marks show where Christine Murray, 23, of Meeker, swerved to miss a deer, lost control of her vehicle, and landed in the White River between Pearce’s and Rogers’ bridges on RBC Road 8.
Death Notice: Pat Johnson
Longtime rancher Pat Johnson passed away June 28, 2011. Funeral services are pending.
Building a legacy one log at a time
MEEKER I The Range Call committee has selected two exceptional individuals for this year’s parade marshals. The criteria must have been impeccable character, unmatched work ethic, family values and tremendous history in the area. These characteristics describe Dick and Merle Dean Moyer, the well-deserving 2011 Range Call honored guests.
Poker Run for MHS basketball team
Bikers rode under a banner promoting the 126th annual Range Call Celebration, held over the Fourth of July weekend in Meeker.
Concert at courthouse…
In spite of cloudy skies overhead, the Onda band took the stage and kicked off the ERBM Recreation and Parks District’s summer entertainment series beneath the large tree on the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn.
Locals do well in two-man tourney
MEEKER I Erik Brown and Lex Collins have been partners in the annual two-man best ball golf tournament the past 18 years and the pair turned in the best net score in the championship flight of the two-day event at the Meeker Golf Course.
Third Thursday Art Walk
John Kobald visits with Sammie Elder about one of his sculptures in the lobby of the Meeker Hotel.
Maser, Belmonte win Road Rash ‘N Splash triathlon
MEEKER I Karl Maser and Lisa Belmonte set gender records in the fourth annual Road Rash ‘N Splash triathlon, held last Saturday. Thirty-one people participated, including 22 individuals and three teams, where competitors swam 250 yards in the pool, biked six miles on Sulphur Creek Road and ran two miles[Read More…]
Meeker fastpitch falls to Eagle
MEEKER I The Meeker fastpitch team (ages 13-15) took on the Eagle Valley Devils at Gypsum June 8. They say “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” but our girls are both talented and hard working.
Morris posts a 77 in Delta to take 3rd
MEEKER I Incoming senior Trey Morris and Ty Shepherd, who will be a sophomore this year, have been spending part of their summer on golf courses.
