It was a chill and rainy Memorial Day/graduation weekend. Kind of a downer for the backyard barbecue enthusiast, but good for keeping things green. I hope you remembered to thank our servicemen and servicewomen in the armed forces.
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Meeker Locals: May 7 edition
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. Don’t forget to honor the mothers in your life — biological, adopted, spiritual, in-law, and so forth. Lent them know you appreciate all they do.
Meeker Locals: April 39 edition
Tomorrow is May Day! Most modern Americans are not very familiar with this ancient Celtic holiday.
Meeker Locals: April 23 edition
Medical bills got you down? Take advantage of the 9Health Fair this Saturday, April 25 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker, from 7-11 a.m.
Meeker Locals: April 9 edition
MEEKER — Several months ago we ran a story about first grade teacher Becky Hughes and the book she and her class put together as a thank you gift for Avis Loshbaugh who gives a beautifully wrapped book to the class each month as “the book fairy.”
Meeker Locals: April 2 Edition
Some folks have started seeing the return of the buses that transport workers to the Piceance. That could mean more workers are about to head our way as the snow starts to break.
Meeker Locals: March 26
It’s been said that if the month of March “comes in like a lion” and “goes out like a lamb.” With the snow flying outside this week it’s certainly looked more lion-like around here. The weather proverb, which may originate in the position of constellations Aries the Ram and Leo[Read More…]
Meeker Locals: March 19
For those of you who had birthdays last week, Harold’s column got squeezed right out of the paper. Too much news! Can you imagine?
Meeker Locals: March 5
MEEKER — Don’t forget to “spring forward” one hour this Saturday night before you go to bed. We’re back to daylight -saving time, ladies and gentlemen! Spring is on its way, and it’s certainly felt that way the past week or so. Don’t put those coats and snowboots away yet,[Read More…]
Meeker Locals: February 26
A word of caution to everyone out there taking over-the-counter medications to deal with bouts of cold and flu: read the directions on the boxes. Medical personnel, and your body, will thank you!
Meeker Locals: February 19
Congratulations and good luck to Meeker wrestlers Matt Moody and Jared Doll as they head off for to state competition this week!
Meeker Locals: February 12
Saturday is Valentine’s Day, considered the most romantic holiday of the year.
