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Meeker
Chamber adds 40 new members
MEEKER — Forty new members have joined the Meeker Chamber of Commerce in 2008.
PMC employees take part in annual fitness challenge
MEEKER — For the past two years, as part of its employee wellness program, Pioneers Medical Center has kicked off a fitness challenge during Hospital Week the first part of May for its employees.
Meeker Locals: December 4
We here at the Herald hope you all had a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. And if you haven’t done so by now, get rid of those leftovers! A little food poisoning goes a long way during the holiday rush!
Winter programs begin Dec. 9
MEEKER — Meeker winter music programs are Tuesday, Dec. 9 for the Meeker Elementary first, second and third grades. Dress rehearsal is 1:30 p.m., and the evening performance 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the fourth, fifth and sixth grade choirs perform at 7 p.m.
WREA rates to rise 3.17 percent on Jan.1
MEEKER — As temperatures go down, White River Electric Association customers’ rates will go up. WREA announced a 3.17 percent rate increase in a recent mailing to customers. The new rate takes effect Jan. 1.
Paintball vandals strike in Meeker
MEEKER — A number of vehicles in Meeker were targeted by paintballs last weekend.
Breakfast with Santa Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER — People of all ages are invited to eat Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the RBC Fairgrounds extension building.
Mary Ann Wilber is ‘home of’ honoree
MEEKER — Mary Ann Wilber of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honors. Mary Ann is a Meeker native. She was born and raised here and returned five years ago.
Long live rock! Area band members are living the dream
Many a teenage boy has dreamed about someday playing in a rock band. Five men from Rangely and Meeker are living the dream.
Jason Kracht completes MJTS training program
MEEKER — Jason Kracht, an employee with White River Electric Association in Meeker, has successfully completed one of the most comprehensive training programs in the world for power line personnel.
Electric appliance monitors available
MEEKER — White River Electric Association (WREA) has a limited number of small devices designed to help track energy consumption in the home available for members to borrow.
