MEEKER I “Two wins on the weekend against two tough league teams,” coach Christy Atwood said of the impressive weekend for the Meeker High School volleyball team. The lady Cowboys began their weekend with Vail Mountain.
Author: Hallie Blunt
My version of “The Day on Lime Kiln”
MEEKER I At the risk of making my “Old School” beliefs completely transparent, I am going to write my version of the day On Lime Kiln, where I was so fortunate to learn that the value of a neighbor and the strength of an entire community still exists.
Festival wraps up summer with community fun
MEEKER I The colors are changing, showing the beautiful transition of seasons, and this means it is time for the Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival in Meeker. The ninth annual event will take place Saturday, Sept. 29 on Main Street in front of Mountain Valley Bank, in the old elementary[Read More…]
Lime Kiln region offered challenges
MEEKER I Many pioneer families made their start in the beautiful, yet harsh, Lime Kiln region south of Meeker. One family, the Kirkpatricks, endured some of the toughest times in the area.
Lady Cowboys battle it out away from home
MEEKER I The weekend was certainly a test for Meeker’s volleyball team, having three matches in two days, all on the road.
New faces in Meeker RE-1 district
MEEKER I There are several new faces this year in the three schools in Meeker. Beginning at the top, the high school has a new principal, Jeremy Voytka.
MHS volleyball starts league play
MEEKER I Meeker volleyball coach Christy Atwood said, “It was a great way to start off our league play,” referring to the outstanding start to the regular season for the lady Cowboys, defeating Vail Christian at home Saturday. They not only won, they swept Vail in three games 25-13, 25-19[Read More…]
Remembering the art of conversation
RANGELY I Jack and Charleen Brown are prime examples of Rangely’s great history, longevity and people, and their easy conversation comes from their comfort in where they are, where they’ve been and all they have been through.
Lady Cowboys two for two after tourney
MEEKER I The Meeker girls’ volleyball team started its season well, playing in the extremely competitive Glenwood Springs tournament consisting of five pools made up of teams ranging in classification from 2A to 5A.
Everyone’s grandma
MEEKER I The top five characteristics of a great volunteer are initiative, determination, flexibility, kindness and communication. These do not just define a great volunteer but an outstanding person. Doris Welle could not be better described by any other words save one, “grandma.”
New childcare center to open
MEEKER I New Creation Church of Meeker is starting a child development center scheduled to open Sept. 10. The idea is to offer a preschool as well as day care service.
Volunteers sought for Meeker “Save Our Youth” program
MEEKER I Former Meeker teachers, board members, businesses and other volunteers have made the local Save Our Student (S.O.S.) program possible for many years. This year the schools are once again seeking people who want to get involved and make a difference in a young kid’s life.
