MEEKER | Cathy Caldwell of Meeker is this week’s “home of.” Cathy was born in Meeker to Vic and Chiyoko Caldwell. She has one son, Tod Gould, and daughter in-law Stacey. Cathy is engaged to Rejino Molina; no wedding date has been set at this time. She can be seen[Read More…]
Month: June 2010
Kyler Ross struggles to cope with his loss
MEEKER I It still seems like a dream. A bad dream. But the reality is sinking in. “This whole last week, I’ve been thinking it’s a bad dream and I’ll wake up,” said Kyler Ross of Meeker, whose wife of five years, Lindy, was killed in a one-vehicle accident May[Read More…]
Meeker looking to update CodeRed info
MEEKER I If you did not receive a CodeRed emergency call during the town of Meeker water emergency last week and you have Internet access, go to http://www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/sheriff/ and click onto the CodeRed logo and enter your address, phone, cell phone and e-mail address.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is White River Electric Association. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Rangely principal won’t return
RANGELY I The class of incoming seniors is accustomed to turnover. The seniors-to-be at Rangely Junior/Senior High will have their fourth principal in four years. Rob Winn, first-year principal at Rangely Junior/Senior High, did not have his contract renewed.
Classifieds: June 3, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Opinion: Anderson continues grandmother’s Memorial Day tradition
Patty Anderson is continuing a tradition started by her grandmother. The day before Memorial Day, Patty and other family members and friends will go to two of the little-known cemeteries in the county and decorate the graves for the holiday.
RHS seniors compete in three events at state
RANGELY I The Rangely track team was fortunate enough to take two hard-working senior athletes to the State Track and Field Championships this past weekend. Logan Osborne qualified for the 300 hurdles and Audrey Hogan qualified for both the 800 run and the 1,600 run.
Obituary: Bill Sisneros
Bill Sisneros died March 1, 2010, while on an extended stay with his mother following the death of his father. William H. Sisneros was born in Alamosa to Margarito “Junior” and Ercillia “Archie” (Chavez) Sisneros. Bill was graduated from Rangely High School and spent time working in the oil fields,[Read More…]
Police Blotter: May 21-May 27
Law enforcement activity for May 21-May 27, 2010, included:
Meeker athletes bring home nine state medals
MEEKER I This year’s state track meet showcased some state records, the introduction of disabled athlete events and very strong winds on Saturday. Meeker kids qualified in 11 events and placed 17th out of the 100 plus schools in the 2A division.
Meeker educators to attend academy
MEEKER I Three Meeker Elementary School teachers — Paulette Hanks, Deb Omer and Renay Mobley — have been chosen to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg - 2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
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The Mountain Valley Bank Red Letter Day Coin Drive is in full swing! Donate your pennies to your favorite business this week to help them win! Proceeds go to HopeWest Meeker and the Meeker Education Foundation.
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Smokey Bear and Ranger Kate with the United States Forest Service Blanco District stopped by the Meeker Public Library last Friday to share Smokey’s origin story and information about wildfire prevention with a room full of kids. Smokey Bear will turn 80 this year in August. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
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