Grant J. Earl, General Manager/CEO of Moon Lake Electric, reported that the cooperative recently held two district nominating meetings to receive director candidate nominations for upcoming director elections.
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“Grease — The Musical” receives standing ovation
Last Friday and Saturday the Meeker High School Drama Club presented “Grease — The Musical” to packed houses at the MHS auditorium.
Boesch breaks five-minute mile
Meeker High School freshman Jake Boesch broke the five-minute-mile time barrier last Saturday during a cold and rainy day in Rifle. Several other members of the Meeker track team set personal records (PR). The Meeker boys’ team finished second behind the host team and the girls placed sixth.
Letter to the Editor: What a good idea
Dear Editor: What a good idea! Wouldn’t it be great to turn on the TV and hear any U.S. president, Democrat or Republican, give the following speech?
Obituary: Paula King, May 25, 1921 ~ April 22, 2011
Paula joined her maker on April 22, 2011, at the age of 89. She was born in Waynesburg, Penn., to Henry and Bertha King. She lost her father at an early age and was raised by her mother and stepfather Harry Zimmerman.
4-H Brief
At this month’s 4-H swine meeting, April 17, veterinarian Stacy Hudelson talked to us about vaccinations for our animals.
Students from MHS attend FCCLA conference
Twenty-two delegates from Meeker High School were present among the 1,000 members, advisers, alumni and guests of Colorado Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) gathered at the Denver Tech Marriott from April 7-9 for the 2011 State Leadership Conference.
Loose Ends: Treasures hidden in view
The continued popularity of television’s “Antiques Roadshow” demonstrates how many people squirrel their family treasures away.
Meeker Locals
Why do we all complain about the weather? Maybe it’s because there’s nothing else to complain about around here! Fortunately, winter (and Colorado springtime) are a lot like childbirth: quickly forgotten when the pain finally ends.
Chintala will give 2011 address
Longtime Barone Middle School teacher Greg Chintala will give the commencement address for the 2011 graduation ceremonies May 28.
New arrival: Marshall Alan Hensen
Aspen Steele would like to announce the arrival of her baby brother, Marshall Alan Henson.
Fee-free days set for BLM public lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands


