Two couples will serve as grand marshals of parade

Jim & Patty Cook
Jim Cook was born Feb. 18, 1928, to Robert J. and Daisy Cook in Yuma. Jim spent his early childhood in Yuma and then moved to Meeker around 1942. He worked for Rio Blanco County and then spent the majority of his working career building fence, including the fence around Meeker Elementary.
Patty was born Jan. 25, 1933, to Earl and Erma Rector in Meeker. Patty has spent her entire life…