MEEKER | EDITOR’S NOTE: Dave Cole downplays his own Vietnam experience in light of what others endured, but he did play a role and his story deserves to be told. Author William F. Brown agreed, and asked Cole to be interviewed for a chapter in a new book, “Our Vietnam[Read More…]
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VFW/American Legion Dinner; Ford and Trout give updates
MEEKER | AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY GIRLS STATE CAMP REPORT Incoming Meeker High School senior Lacey Ford was sponsored by the Meeker American Legion Post 0074 for participation in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State Camp on the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley in June with 160 delegates from[Read More…]
A heads up for local veterans (OPED)
By WES EUBANKS Meeker VFW & American Legion RBC | This is a heads up for veterans, family members, friends and caregivers. There are some bad people out there, always has been. Some of these folks are after your home. Unsolicited offers (fantastic deals) to refinance your home/lower monthly payments/access[Read More…]
A veteran’s vision becomes reality
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Some 100 people showed up at the VFW/Lion’s Club building throughout Christmas Day to enjoy a free meal and companionship at what is hoped to be the first annual such get together for those who are alone on that day.[Read More…]
Ken Culler: A veteran with a vision
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Herald Times was privileged once again to sit down with another of Meeker’s local military veterans, former Army Sergeant Ken Culler, the husband of Brenda Culler, whose story (along with three other veterans) was told back in the Oct.[Read More…]
Christmas Day celebration open to all
Meeker | Years of military and first responder service have left Ken and Brenda Culler with one resounding thought: NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. In partnership with the Battle Buddy Ranch, VFW Post 5843, the Lions Club and the Methodist Church food bank, everyone is invited to[Read More…]
Free movie night at Meeker VFW Dec. 7
Meeker | The Meeker VFW Post 5843, the Auxiliary, and American Legion cordially invite the public to attend the showing of “Pearl Harbor.” There will be popcorn. There is no cost, we will accept donations. The place to be is 290 Fourth St. in Meeker on Dec. 7, 2017, at[Read More…]
Free movie night at Meeker VFW Dec. 7
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW Post 5843, the Auxiliary, and American Legion cordially invite the public to attend the showing of “Pearl Harbor.” There will be popcorn. There is no cost, we will accept donations. The place to be is 290 Fourth St. in Meeker on Dec. 7, 2017, at[Read More…]
Free movie night at Meeker VFW Dec. 7
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW Post 5843, the Auxiliary, and American Legion cordially invite the public to attend the showing of “Pearl Harbor.” There will be popcorn. There is no cost, we will accept donations. The place to be is 290 Fourth St. in Meeker on Dec. 7, 2017, at[Read More…]
Replica historic aircraft comes to Meeker
MEEKER | Lou Wyman of the Wyman Museum in Craig, Colo. has generously loaned an aircraft to the Meeker VFW for display purposes at the Meeker Veterans Community Center, in parades and at memorials. It is a half-scale replica of the famous WWII and Korean War era fighter aircraft designated[Read More…]
Medical equipment available at VFW for those in need
MEEKER | When facing a health crisis, the cost of the medical equipment needed during recovery, or during a long-term illness at home can add insult to injury. Seeking to alleviate some of that financial distress, Meeker native and former commander of Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Tom Kilduff set up[Read More…]
