MEEKER — You don’t need a partner. You don’t need experience. You just need be ready to have fun. From Nov. 17-20 the Meeker Rec Center dance studio is the place to be from 6:45-7:45 p.m. as Kari Jo Stevens teaches western line dance.
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Kids, sign up for holiday swim meet
MEEKER — Grab your goggles and gather at the MRC pool for a Holiday Swim Meet. Students in the Rec. District “Sea Turtle Big Dogs,”
Ladies Night Out set for Sunday, Nov. 16
MEEKER — Ladies Night Out at the Meeker Rec. Center pool will be Sunday, Nov. 16. From 5-6 p.m. only ladies age 21 and older will be admitted to the pool.
PMC receives water purification unit
MEEKER — Pioneers Medical Center received a donation of a portable water purification system Oct. 23 that will be used if the hospital isn’t able to safely use the town’s water system.
Meeker Locals: October 30, 2008
According to science journal “Nature,” when peeled off the roll, clear sticky tape can produce X-rays, as well as a flash of visible light. Interesting.
School improvement plan reaping benefits
MEEKER — Meeker Elementary School students and teachers already are reaping the benefits of the school’s improvement program, according to Principal Jason Hightower.
Winners crowned in Meeker Frostbite Golf Tournament
MEEKER — The end-of-season Frostbite Golf Tournament was held Oct. 19 at the Meeker Golf Course with 18 golfers participating in the two-person division and 16 participating in the couples division.
Meeker Recreation Center News: October 30, 2008
n Free Pumpkins, Eats and Treats will be held on Friday, Oct. 31 and will include a costume contest, costume parade, trick or treating at downtown businesses and food. Participants should meet at the Meeker Elementary School at 5 p.m. for the costume judging at 5:15 p.m.
No alley fight: Meeker mayor, trustees ask patience of petitioners who ask for access to alley between post office, Riegel Bldg.
MEEKER — If you’ve ever used the outgoing mailbox between the Riegel Building and the post office, you’ve navigated the narrow alley with it’s eclectic collection of poles and pipes and fencing, sharp 90 degree turns, and less than clear signage. The alley has proven to be a test of[Read More…]
Book fair starts Nov. 5 at Meeker Elementary
MEEKER — Meeker Elementary School is excited about its upcoming Scholastic book fair. An amazing selection of books are coming.
Mountain lion blamed in dog’s death
MEEKER — John and Sherri Purkey lost one of their Chihuahuas on Sunday night. The Purkeys think the dog was the victim of a mountain lion attack. “We have heard of some sightings in our area,” Sherri said. “But we haven’t seen any ourselves.”
2008 Meeker Craft Show and Bazaar begins Friday
MEEKER — The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
