Santa was a busy fellow last weekend, sharing breakfast with a slew of Meekerites young and old Saturday morning and — we hear — making a trip to Jarvie Ranch via river boat in the afternoon. Several Meeker families were in attendance.
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Giving Tree seeks Christmas donations
MEEKER — ‘Tis the season for giving. That’s the hope of the Meeker Giving Tree.
County to seek housing assessment
RBC — Commissioners gave the go-ahead Monday for a $50,000 grant request to the state to fund a countywide housing assessment.
Highway project curbed
MEEKER — In a sign of the times, the town’s curb and gutter project on Highway 13 is on hold, due to uncertainty about the economy. At a special meeting Nov. 24, members of the town board opted to delay the road project.
New board member Gerloff has a 30-year commitment
MEEKER — Just because he is the newest member of the Meeker Town Board doesn’t mean he is a newcomer. Rod Gerloff, who was sworn in Wednesday night, has been around since the late 1970s, when his family moved here from Texas during the oil shale boom.
Meeker Recreation Center News: December 11
n Please check the December–March activity brochure, call, click or come-in for details on these and other events, programs and policy changes; 878-3403; 101 Ute Rd.; www.meekerrec-district.com.
Pelloni is switching chairs at chamberPelloni is switching chairs at chamber
MEEKER — Suzan Pelloni is moving on. But she’s not going far. Meeker Chamber of Commerce President Margie Joy announced last week Pelloni will be stepping down as executive director, at her own request, to pursue other interests.
Holiday lighting to be judged by chamber
MEEKER — The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and White River Electric Association have partnered for this year’s Holiday Lighting Contest, making this holiday even more special.
Meeker Recreation Center News: Dec. 4
n Please check the December-March activity brochure, call, click or come-in for details on these and other events, programs and policy changes; 878-3403; 101 Ute Rd.; or online at www.meekerrecdistrict.com.
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!