Meeker Chamber of Commerce had to postpone its annual Independence Day celebration at Meeker Lake in July due to uncooperative weather, but restyled the event as a Back To School Bash and held it Saturday. There were games for kids, vendors, food trucks, karaoke and the annual fireworks show over the lake. The Bulldog Cheerleaders, above, were there as well, performing a routine. At left is Hot Shot, the repeat champion in the turtle race, with his handler, Emma Tabor. Lower left, Kaycee Babek took a furry friend for a walk. Below is part of the fireworks show, which was set against a backdrop of high-level lightning from thunderstorms. Photos/Brian Blansett