A couple months ago one of our residents, who has a difficult time with her balance, took her trash to the dumpster. Upon returning to her apartment she had difficulty getting up the incline to the door because there was no hand rail.
Month: February 2011
Home of… Leonard & Peggy Reck
MEEKER | Leonard and Peggy Reck of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees.
Tipton stops in Meeker
Representative Scott Tipton stopped in Meeker Tuesday at Ma Famiglia on a tour of his district.
MHS students participate in science fair at Mesa State
MEEKER I Meeker High School students Annie Cook, Mason Scritchfield, Dylon Merrell and Charley Adams participated in the regional science fair at Mesa State College Feb. 18-19.
Loose Ends: Blue skies few and far between
Watching the news in the past few weeks, it was obvious that predicting the weather is more of an art than a science. They need to be able to predict blue sky, as so many of us simply take it for granted. Can’t you just picture it? The meteorologists would[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
As we cross into the month of March this week, the idiom “in like a lion, out like a lamb” comes to mind. According to the familiar proverb, if the month of March begins cold and snowy, it will end gently with warm, spring-like weather. We shall see.
How to stop the temper tantrums
RBC I It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon. You’re at the grocery store with your toddler and suddenly, for no apparent reason, the screaming begins. Was it that you said “no” to the candy or the marshmallow/chocolate cereal? Or the toy they wanted in aisle 11? Or are they simply testing[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Thanks, fans
Thanks for the helping hand Dear Editor: Thank you to Lee and Stephanie Overton, Doug Overton and Northwest Auto and Ron and Carrol Lone for making it possible for us to go to state wrestling to support our teammates. Willis Begaye and Justin Hardy Meeker Thanks to the fans Dear Editor:[Read More…]
Barlow ends HS career as runner-up
RANGELY I “It was heartbreaking,” Rangely wrestling coach Derek Stolworthy said of the loss suffered by Panther senior Cole Barlow in the state championship match.
Rangely Locals
Hello, all! Hopefully, you haven’t forgotten me. I have taken some time off since my accident last summer but I’m back to feeling great and ready to share some news with you.
Decisions for RE-4 district
RANGELY I For one hour on Feb. 15, the impact of the proposed state budget cuts to education was forgotten. The Rangely RE-4 School District held its board meeting in the auditorium, giving parents, students, teachers, administrators and community stakeholders an opportunity to view a different approach to a regular[Read More…]
Pastor Swope and family move to Wichita, Kan.
MEEKER I Faith Baptist Church will celebrate their 29th anniversary Sunday, Feb. 27. This is an exciting time but also a sad time. This Sunday will also be Pastor Jon Swope and his family’s last Sunday as pastor of Faith Baptist Church.
Come say hi!
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.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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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.
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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.
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