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Letters to the Editor: June 28, 2012

Thank you veterans Dear Editor: As everyone knows from the column in last week’s letter to the editor, Meeker had some very special guests in our town. The Wounded Warriors cycled from Rangely to Meeker and stayed overnight in Meeker.

Local pastor publishes second book

MEEKER I Students of the Holy Bible know it isn’t always an easy book to interpret. Local pastor and author Dr. J.D. Watson hopes to answer some of those difficult Bible questions with the publication of his second book, “Truth on Tough Texts.”

RBC’s audit looks good

MEEKER I Auditor Paul Miller gave the Rio Blanco Board of Commissioners a glowing report at their June 25 meeting. “You guys do a great job,” said Miller. He added that the county’s budget is balanced and the board passed the compliment to budget director Chris Singleton, saying she has[Read More…]

Economics 101 …

A group of more than a dozen Meeker business “stakeholders” gathered at Kilowatt Korner for a one hour class, Economic Development 101, presented by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Kari Linker from the Governor’s office of economic development for the State of Colorado.

White River fish stressed by low flows

MEEKER I Due to low flows in the White River, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are requesting that anglers fish only during the cooler, early morning hours, or to look for alternative fishing locations that are not as significantly affected by the current climate conditions.

Home of: Evie Chambers

MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Evie Chambers is this week’s “home of” honoree. Evie moved here in 1996 with her family.

Engaged…

Mark and Beverly Byers are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Rachel Anne to Jared James son of Dwaine and Debbie Lee on July 7, 2012, in the LDS Winter Quarter’s Temple in Omaha, Neb.

ERBM Triathlon Results

Sprint and Super-Sprint Triathlon 2012 Sprint Triathlon Results – Overall Team Team Time Age Gender City Bob and Diana Lange 1:45.50 45 M/F Meeker Super-Sprint Triathlon Results – Overall Team Sidney Kabotie, Carlos Perez and Wiyaka Pomatleau 47.07 18 M Thornton Super-Sprint Triathon – Overall Male and Female Todd Lucht[Read More…]

News Briefs: June 28, 2012

Meeker Pageant seeking participants MEEKER | Meeker Pageant director Laurie Zellers is seeking participants for the July 4th Meeker Pageant production. This spectacular annual event has been presented each year for more than 70 years. Players are needed for various characters and technical production support staff. If you are interested[Read More…]