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Meeker Recreation Center News: August 21, 2008

n Mini soccer ages 5-6, soccer I ages 7-9, soccer II ages 10-13 begins the week of Aug. 25. Cost $25. Registration deadline Aug. 26. For details see the Aug.–Nov. brochure, call, come in or go online. Note: all ages will play at Paintbrush Park!

A dream fulfilled

Despite loss in prelims, Nelson grateful for Olympic experience MEEKER — It wasn’t the finish he was hoping for, but Billy Nelson was glad he had the experience. Nelson, whose father, Bill, works for Summit Industries in Meeker, placed 10th in his preliminary race of the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday at[Read More…]

Plan for Escondido subdivision goes forward

MEEKER — They’ve been working on it for more than a year, and the lengthy process has left property owners and developers frustrated, but the preliminary plan for the Escondido subdivision was approved Aug. 19 by Meeker’s board of trustees with numerous conditions. The board refused a request from the[Read More…]

Meeker’s weekly visit by eye doctor comes to end

MEEKER — For Dr. Ron Danner, this week will feel a little strange. For the first time in 27 years, he won’t make the weekly trek to Meeker. Last Thursday, Danner closed the office of Eyecare Specialties, located on the second floor of the Hugus Building.

Powwow to return in ’09

Date uncertain, but planning is under way MEEKER — Details haven’t been finalized, but there will be another Smoking River Pow-wow next year. The first Smoking River Powwow took place July 25 and 26 at Ute Park in Meeker.