Around 90 concerned citizens attended last Thursday’s Meeker Tea Party meeting with Sam Thiessen presiding. Pat Hughes, candidate for Rio Blanco County commissioner, and Bob McConnell, candidate for Congress, in the 3rd Congressional District, spoke and answered questions.
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Two new members on Meeker hospital, rec boards
MEEKER I In Tuesday’s polling-place election, some new candidates were voted in, as well as some familiar ones. Two newcomers, Kris Arcolesse and Zach Clatterbaugh, were elected to the board of directors of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. Incumbent Dale Hallebach was re-elected to the recreation[Read More…]
Players honored for accomplishments at end-of-season basketball banquet
MEEKER I The boys’ basketball team culminated its season April 18 at its annual banquet, hosted by the senior players’ parents. MHS coaches Neil Joy and Matt Dupire handed out junior varsity participation certificates to 11 younger members of the team who did not compete at the varsity level.
Loose Ends: 30 is the new 100
Living in a small western community seems to offer one a true sense of place. Although a 30-year residence requirement is in force before allowing participation in the annual Old Timers Dinner and Dance, some of the locals in residence feel as if the White River Valley is truly home,[Read More…]
Meeker students share their ideas for school site
MEEKER I Everyone has the future of the old elementary school on their minds, it would seem. Even students who left elementary school behind years ago. FCCLA members Ryan Wix, Sage Chapin and Elissa McLaughlin won the regional FCCLA competition with their “illustrated talk” about the historic downtown building.
Obituary: Herbert Bruce Blagg
Herbert Bruce Blagg, 81, of Morriston, Fla., died Apr. 22, 2010. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at Haven Hospice.
Barone track teams will host meet this Saturday
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School track team of 61 strong has been exciting to watch in their first two meets. There has been one record broken and two relays were within a second of the school record.
Peewee wrestling finale Sat.
MEEKER I The final peewee wrestling tournament of the season will be Saturday in Rangely. More than 20 wrestlers from Meeker competed last Saturday in De Beque and more than half of them placed in the top four of their brackets.
Letter: More “ifs” about our federal government
More questions of “if.” If your representative proposes a law, sells its value, convinces the majority and the young worker to pay for it and then votes for it, Is that democratic leadership?
Opinion: Tucker legacy continues to support local students
For nearly 30 years as a coach and teacher, Bob Tucker touched the lives of students. Tucker died in 2006, but through a golf tournament honoring his memory, his legacy is still having an impact on students’ lives.
MHS art show starts next week
MEEKER I High school art students show off some of the work they have created in the annual Spring Art Show. This year’s show will be up at the Meeker Recreation Center, starting Tuesday and running through Thursday during regular business hours.
Letter: Fritzlan’s will be closed to the public
Fritzlan’s Cafe is closed to the public this year. Due to gas prices and economy, we had less drop-ins last year. Also, help is hard to find and keep that will stay until after hunting seasons are over.
