MEEKER I Ernie Garcia, a decorated veteran of World War II, was awarded a continuous member certificate for being a member of the American Legion for 60 years.
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Loose Ends: Premium experience
Putting things by was the wonderful phrase used long ago for preserving the bounty of the garden. Our short growing season made it all the more important that everyone make an effort to can their own fruits and vegetables for the long winter ahead.
4-H member says thanks to sponsors
Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Thompson, Grandma and Grandpa Stewart and Great Grandma Fritzlan for sponsoring me and my 4-H sheep project this year.
Meeker Locals
Congratulations to all the winners and participants of the Rio Blanco County Fair! And kudos to all the individuals, families and businesses who supported 4-H through donations, through the livestock sale, and in so many other ways.
2010 Rio blanco county fair:
4-H DOG SHOW DOG OBEDIENCE SUPERINTENDENTS: ARLENE ESTES & ANN FRANKLIN CHAMPION HI-POINT OBEDIENCE & SHOWMAN: KYLER BLAND (Donated by Rio Blanco County Abstract Company) RESERVE CHAMPION HI-POINT OBEDIENCE & SHOWMAN: CYDNEE ZALESKI (Donated by Meeker Hotel & Café)
Letter: Bark in the Park gets a wag of the tail
A huge thank-you to the Meeker Recreation Center for keeping the dream alive with this year’s Bark In the Park. It was wonderful to see everyone having such a great time socializing and meeting new friends. Thank you for opening the pool up, too, that was priceless.
He can breathe in a small town
MEEKER I He may have grown up in the suburbs, but a small town suits Shane Tong just fine. Tong, who recently joined the medical staff of Meeker Family Health Center, is happy in his new, smaller surroundings.
Suggested supplies for Meeker schools:
MEEKER I Following are required and optional supplies for students in Meeker schools: • Label all supplies with student’s name in permanent marker. Send supplies in on the first day of school (unless otherwise noted) • Specialists may require additional school supplies after school begins • Tennis shoes are required[Read More…]
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Berry Bros. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Big D’s Carpet Cleaning. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
All-church picnic set for Sunday, Aug. 22
MEEKER I The annual all-church picnic will be Sunday, Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the City Park pavilion. Everyone is welcome. Hamburgers and hot dogs with the fixin’s, drinks and tableware will be provided. Bring a covered dish, salad, dessert or other food item to share.
Brief power outage strikes Meeker Friday
MEEKER I A power outage occurred Friday night, turning the lights out, literally, on the town of Meeker. But it didn’t last long.
Graffiti vandals strike Meeker buildings
MEEKER I Six structures around town, including the back side of the post office, were targets of graffiti. “It happened between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Sunday night or Monday morning,” said Police Chief Bob Hervey. “We are still investigating.”
