The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Have your order filled by 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day as the stores will be closed at that hour. • There will be a citizens’ meeting Monday at the post office, for the purpose of nominating candidates for mayor and trustees.
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Artistic commitment
Some actors really know how to get into a role. Caleb Dodds agreed to have his head shaved in order to play Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in Saturday’s performances of “Annie Jr.”
Kiser photos on display at Meeker Library
MEEKER I An exhibit of photos by Pete Kiser Jr. are on display at the Meeker Public Library. The library displays works by local artists on a rotating basis.
Obituary: Loial Haas
Loial Haas Nov. 18, 1931~Nov. 16, 2010 Loial Blain Haas, “Kemper,” 78, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Redmond, Wash., on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, of natural causes. He was born on Nov. 18, 1931, at the Eben Ezer Hospital in Brush, Colo., to Henry D. Haas[Read More…]
Meeker cantata to be presented Dec. 12
MEEKER I The community Christmas cantata, “The Mystery and the Majesty,” will be Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. at Meeker High School auditorium. Cookies and punch will be served afterward.
Dancing with the stars…
Members of a Meeker dance team that will perform at the Holiday Bowl Dec. 30 in San Diego in December include from left, Tina Bain, Nicole Hilkey, Caleb Dodds and Katie Morgan.
FFA News: Meeker chapter holds annual creed contest
MEEKER I The Meeker FFA Chapter hosted its local creed contest on Nov. 9. Fifteen students enrolled in Mrs. Smith’s introduction to agricultural science and technology class presented the FFA Creed in an intensely competitive environment.
New Arrival: Jenna Dole Pelloni
Jenna Dole Pelloni MEEKER | Holt Kenneth Pelloni is excited to announce the arrival of his little sister, Jenna Dole Pelloni. She was born Nov. 18 at 6:27 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Jenna weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth.
Food helper…
Annalyse Harper, 3, helped bag up potatoes for the food giveaway Nov. 18 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. The Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry served more than 200 people, giving away onions, potatoes and other staples. “They maybe get a week’s worth of meals,”[Read More…]
Meeker Cafe is named ‘Best of the West’
MEEKER I Meeker Cafe has been named the “Best Cafe in the West” 2011 by True West Magazine. The magazine’s website will be updated on Dec. 9 with the 2011 listing and the “Best of the West” book is on sale now.
Letter: Departing editor will be missed
It is so sad to read about Jeff Burkhead leaving. He has been such a great booster of both communities and especially for the White River Museum and our local history. On a personal note I am going to miss seeing Jeff walking around town to cover his beat and[Read More…]
A sense of touch
What others might see as handicaps, Brian Watson considers advantages in his job as a massage therapist MEEKER I Brian Watson is good at working with his hands. In his line of work, that’s an important skill to have. Watson is a professional massage therapist and master body worker. He[Read More…]
