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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.

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.”

Meeker Locals: October 23, 2008

Did anyone make the drive to Grand Junction’s Suplizio Field Monday evening to hear Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s speech? Speaking of the election — you have less than two weeks to read through the 2008 state ballot booklet.