MEEKER I Morgan Neilson, a senior at Meeker High School, received one of two $500 scholarship awards from the Rifle Elks Lodge No. 2195. Also awarded a $500 scholarship, along with Neilson, was Stephanie Hayden of Coal Ridge High School.
Month: May 2010
Letter to the Editor: Obama’s praise for police rings false
President Obama last week made some nice remarks last week at the Police Day Memorial. Isn’t that special?
Dancing with the stars …
Local Tea Party chapter elects officers
MEEKER I At a meeting of the newly organized Tea Party on May 13, Sam Thiessen was chosen to serve as president with Jim Ellis and Keith Fitzgibbons chosen as co-vice presidents. Patti Hoke was selected to be secretary and Lois Sampson as treasurer.
For the birds!
Students observe International Migratory Bird Day.
Fellows, Watt win two-man scramble
MEEKER I After 27 holes of golf, Matt Fellows and J.C. Watt won the two-man scramble
Postal patrons donate 308 meals
RANGELY I Once again, postal customers in Rangely and Dinosaur were very generous
Letter to the Editor: Meeker is providing ‘Safe Route to School’
Over a year ago, several community leaders all sat together at Town Hall to discuss the idea of getting our kids safely to the new elementary school.
Ranching Feature: Rustlers remain … so does brand inspector
MEEKER I Ed Coryell has served this area for 35 years as brand inspector.
Police Blotter: May 14-20
Law enforcement ativity for May 14-May 20, 2010, included:
Rangely boys eighth, girls 12th at regionals
RANGELY I This past weekend the regional track meet was held in Grand Junction’s Stocker Stadium.
Ranching Feature: Walsh Ranch juggles cattle, hogs
MEEKER I Tom and Lisa Walsh live on a ranch four miles east of Meeker. We co-manage a purebred cattle operation; have a small cattle herd of our own, and 20 commercial cross-bred sows.