There will be only two Meeker wrestlers competing at this weekend’s state tournament.
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Sheep, goat club members meet Feb. 12
MEEKER — The first sheep and goat meeting was held Feb. 12. There were three goat members and the rest were sheep members. Our leaders are Renae Neilson and Rayola Rust.
Cub scouts hold Blue and Gold Banquet
MEEKER — Cub Scout Pack 190 held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet Wednesday, Feb. 11. The event was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cultural hall.
Funeral mass set for McFarland Tuesday
A Funeral Mass for Betty Lou McFarland will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Catholic Church. Services will conclude at the church. Contributions may be made to First National Bank of the Rockies c/o Betty McFarland Memorial Fund.
Hallebach retirement open house is Sunday
MEEKER — The community is invited to celebrate Dale Hallebach’s retirement from the postal service.
Restrooms closed after Meeker City Park targeted by vandals
MEEKER — Public Works Superintendent Russell Overton told Meeker’s Board of Trustees that the public restrooms at City Park have been closed after fires were intentionally set in both restrooms Jan. 25.
State of Colorado considers closing of prison in Rifle
MEEKER — With the state facing a $604 million budget shortfall and looking for ways to save money, the Rifle Correctional Facility could be shut down and the property sold.
Ambassadors coming to Meeker High
MEEKER — The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Meeker for a game at Meeker High School on March 4 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.
Powwow planning
Plans taking shape for second annual Smoking River Pow Wow Sept. 25-26 MEEKER — Organizers of the Smoking River Pow Wow met last week to, uh, powwow about this year’s event, scheduled for the last weekend in September.
Streaker Sightings: February 12
MEEKER — The Meeker Streaker took our Meeker area seniors on the following trips in the month of January:
Principal proposes science lab for Meeker Elementary
MEEKER — At the top of the school district’s wish list was, of course, a $24 million bond that was passed by voters in November, which will pay for a new elementary school as well as improvements to the middle school and high school.
Meeker Locals: February 12
Saturday is Valentine’s Day, considered the most romantic holiday of the year.




