Sept. 22, 1949 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Terry Leigh Oliver was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Jordan, Montana, and went to heaven on Feb. 20, 2024, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He fought extremely hard to keep going till the very end and remained[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker
All things together: Mountain Sage Therapeutics to provide complementary wellness modalities
A new business is emerging in Meeker this week: Mountain Sage Therapeutics offers movement, energy, and massage therapy for humans and animals, and animal communication for companion animals. Teresa Wilde is certified in multiple healing and wellness methods and is in the process of adding additional certifications. She grew up[Read More…]
POPS CONCERT
Band and choir students from Barone Middle School and Meeker High School presented a dinner theater concert Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Fairfield Center. All proceeds from the $25 dinner/concert directly support the Music Department. (Left) Ella Ford and Norah Loar perform “Teardrops on My Guitar” by Taylor Swift. (Center)[Read More…]
Navigating the journey: a counselor’s guide to dementia care
In this Q&A style column, HopeWest Meeker counselor Judy Eskelson offers advice for caregivers who are supporting loved ones diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Eskelson, who also brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, shares her insights on how families can provide support, face common challenges, communicate effectively, and benefit[Read More…]
WREA responds quickly to full-circuit power outage
Last Thursday evening, in the middle of a snowstorm, Meeker residents reported seeing a bright flash of light on the east side of town just before the power went out throughout town and into rural areas like County Roads 7 and 43. According to White River Electric Association (WREA) Manager[Read More…]
Short-term rental permits approved
Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals in Meeker was received and heard by the board. Community Development Director Carly Thomson said all of the applicants have[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – Knowledge of people
Jay Sullivan asked if I could write a story on how knowing history can help us with our current interactions with people. I had to think really hard on this one. My brain strains very easily. I generally steer clear of writing articles that try to improve other people. I[Read More…]
SUPER SPELLER
NIKI TURNER photo Thirty-one Meeker Elementary School first through fifth graders competed in the school’s annual spelling bee on Thursday, Feb. 8. This year’s spelling bee champion is fifth-grader Samantha Patton. The words presented were from the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee and were available to students to study and[Read More…]
Local youth wins calf at National Western Stock Show
Johnny Rust, 15, of Meeker earned an entry into the 118th National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf program; as well as the 2024 Vet Science 101 Educational Seminar. Rust qualified by written essay and attended the Vet Science 101 Invitational Educational Course on Jan. 6 where he learned from experts on[Read More…]
LOOKING FOR LESTER
Information wanted! The man on the left in this photo is Lester Burns, pictured with George Wilber. Mr. Burns worked as a ranch hand at several upriver ranches in the 1920s. He went missing in 1931 and his body was never found. If you have any old photos or other[Read More…]
Student Spotlight: the struggle is the reward
Dear me, The reward isn’t as good without the struggle. I wish I could have hugged you and told you the first time that you walked onto the wrestling mat in your bright pink tights that wrestling would be your only focus, technique and style your only concern. But that[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Newscast ~ Feb. 8, 2024
