MEEKER — In the weeks and days leading up to an election, political signs usually start popping up in yards and along roadways. But, instead, they were disappearing.
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Smoking River Powwow exceeds expectations
MEEKER — Historic sites were visited, long-ago events —still painful for both sides — were remembered, and past fears and attitudes, reinforced by years of misunderstanding and resentment, were discussed openly. Yes, last weekend’s Smoking River Powwow was significant for many reasons.
Range Call parade results
MEEKER — The 123rd annual Range Call Celebration parade awards were received by the following entries:
Meeker board reviews capital plan
MEEKER — Town staff and the board of trustees met July 22 for a capital planning workshop to review current expenditures and anticipated expenses.
ERBM Road Rash and Splash 2008 Results
Race Results Individuals Time Ken Holsinger 43:46 Lisa Belmonte 47:08 Thomas Kennedy 50:10 Brian Holmes 51:04 Alissa Gigliotti 52:31 Deb Henderson 53:43 Jamie Carling 54:11 Joe Fennessy 56:58 Trina Kennedy 57:05 Danette Coulter 1:03:35 Mary Frances Coryell 1:05:08 Trina Zagar Brown 1:05:43 Mandi Etheridge 1:12:10 Jay Johnson 1:12:11 Cindy Balloga[Read More…]
Meeker Recreation Center News: July 24, 2008
n Jazz, Tap and Pre K-Kindergarten dance academies begin the week of July 21. There are programs available for all grades. Date, time and cost vary. Check the April-July brochure, go online or call the center for details. Academy participants will perform in the Nov. 9 dance recital. Registration deadline[Read More…]
Holsinger wins Road Rash and Splash mini-triathlon
MEEKER — Ken Holsinger was the first to cross the finish line in the first annual Road Rash and Splash mini-triathlon, held last Saturday as part of the ERBM Recreation and Parks District’s community appreciation day. Lisa Belmonte was the first woman to cross the line and second overall.
Different reasons for living in Meeker
MEEKER — In all of the uproar about the community’s questionable welcoming spirit to the oil, gas and construction workers, one thing is never truly addressed. The often unspoken common view that the town is filled with people who choose to live here (or should choose to live here) permeates[Read More…]
Meeker Locals: July 24, 2008
MEEKER — The Meeker skyline is changing again with the addition of the new hotel on Market Street. It’s always amazing how slow the building process is when it comes to the foundation, and how fast those walls go up in comparison! We do have a skyline, right? Or is[Read More…]
Senior picnic set for Aug. 7 in Meeker
MEEKER — Are you 55 years or older? Then you are cordially invited to the annual senior picnic hosted by the Town of Meeker mayor and board of trustees.
Students present service at church
MEEKER — Faith Baptist Church of Meeker will have a special service with music by the singing group from Golden State Baptist College in Santa Clara, Calif., at its Sunday services, July 27 at 10 and 11 a.m.
Pow wow event represents new era for town, Utes
MEEKER — What started with a conversation in 1993, and then 12 years later began to take shape as a formal plan, will become reality this weekend.
