There was much speculation around town as to what Jeff and Nancy Madison’s cottonwood stump was going to be. Some said a fairy house, some said a sculpture, some (myself included) didn’t notice the stump at all. Jeff had originally planned for the dead tree (cut to about 6 feet tall) to be carved into a bear, but while on vacation in the Midwest, he and Nancy happened upon a Little Free Library. They fell in love with the idea, and over the course of a few weeks, Jeff transformed the stump into the Treehouse Little Free Library. It is the 42,799th Little Free Library in the world, but the only one in Rio Blanco County. Jeff said they’ve already had a double turnover of books and have received plenty of donated material to keep the selection fresh. The Little Free Library nonprofit organization seeks to “promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.” Go to littlefreelibrary.org to find out more about the organization and don’t forget to stop by the Treehouse Little Free Library at Sixth and Garfield to find your next great read.
I have enjoyed this Little Free Library on my two visits to Meeker this summer. I love being able to walk over and pick out a book. I borrowed one in July, read it, and returned it in September in exchange for another book. The book quality (topics and condition) is excellent. Thanks!
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
Firebreak work near Meeker set for April
April 17, 2024
Meeker Elementary students earn prizes for reading
April 17, 2024
History Lessons – Founder stories: Susan C. Wright
April 17, 2024
Wow that is a great idea. Thank God there is people still in this world that is willing to go the extra step so other my have what they have had.
I have enjoyed this Little Free Library on my two visits to Meeker this summer. I love being able to walk over and pick out a book. I borrowed one in July, read it, and returned it in September in exchange for another book. The book quality (topics and condition) is excellent. Thanks!