Scott Isenhour, area manager for Redi Services, received a hug from Coy Richardson during the Sept. 22 Energy Expo, sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Redi was one of the companies that had a booth at the expo.
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Letter: Sign on truck isn’t harming anyone
Where in the world is Barney Fife when you need him? (God rest his soul.) I went downtown the other day and who did I see but Harry Watt. With all the firepower in Rio Blanco County and Meeker, surely one of them could find Harry and put him in[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Don’t you wish you could bottle this weather and save it for January or February when it’s -30? According to most of the weather prognosticators, this weekend will be the peak of the fall colors. A drive up the scenic byway (AKA County Rd. 8) ought to satisfy your craving[Read More…]
Obituary: Sue Steele
Sue Steele Aug. 18, 1932~Sept. 17, 2010 Savannah Janette (Sue) Steele 78, passed away at 6 a.m. Sept. 17, 2010, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Grand Junction. Sue was first diagnosed with breast cancer in April 1999.
Meeker Youth Basketball has organized, starts play Oct. 12
MEEKER I The Youth Basketball Association (YBA) has been restructured and will be known as Meeker Youth Basketball (MYB) effective in October, announced ERBM Recreation and Park District Recreation Manager Nicole Dupire.
It was a kick…
A Meeker 10-to-13-year-old soccer team beat Rifle 4-0 last Saturday. “The whole team was amazing,” said coach Jeannette Shepherd. “We had one sub against their 12 subs. So, essentially, everyone played the entire game.”
Huffman Memorial
PALISADE I A celebration of life in memory of Wanda Huffman will be Sunday, Oct. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. at 555 36 Road in Palisade.
Obituary: Ethel Amanda Stout
Ethel Amanda Stout Jan. 31, 1920~Sept. 21, 2010 Ethel Amanda Stout passed on to her heavenly home in the early morning of Sept. 21, 2010. Ethel was born Jan. 31, 1920, to Ralph and Lena (Starnes) McDaniel in Fleming, Colo.
A friend remembers Bob, Odelle Buckles
MEEKER I I stop at the VFW to have a beer. I run into Mike Gould and over the laughter and music blaring from the juke box, he tells me sadly of Odelle Buckles’ memorial service. I missed it, working out of town lately so much.
Cowboys roll to another big win
Atoafa, Nieslanik have big games as Meeker defeats Fruita JV 50-19 MEEKER I Three Saturday games. Three wins. And not just wins, but dominating wins. Yes, Saturdays have been good to the Cowboys. Or, the Cowboys have been good on Saturdays. Really good.
HOME OF: Duane & Libby Morton
MEEKER | Duane “Mort” and Libby Morton of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Mort is an 11-year resident and Libby has been here 36 years. The Mortons will be married 10 years next month.
Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 stresses safety
MEEKER I “Many homes in Meeker may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that are not working,” said Fire Chief Steve Allen of the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department.