RANGELY I For the second time in three games, the Panthers won the second half. It’s the first half that’s the killer. “We’re pretty good at winning the second half,” coach Tim Galloway said. “We just can’t put the whole thing together.”
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Completion of new church means demolition of old
As the finishing touches are being put on the new United Methodist Church in Meeker, the church’s 100-plus-year-old sanctuary will soon be torn down. Despite efforts to find a new home for the old church, there were no takers.
Cowboys keep on rolling with Lake County win
MEEKER I Racking up big numbers hasn’t been the goal this season. Winning games is the goal. The Cowboys have been doing both. Two weeks ago, Meeker set its high mark for scoring for the season with a 50-19 win over the Class 5A Fruita Monument junior varsity.
Rangely girls keep league record perfect
RANGELY I The Lady Panthers don’t rattle easily. “We’ve been down a couple three or four times and found a way to come back,” said Rangely volleyball coach Jimmie Mergelman. That’s what experience can do for you.
‘Senior Splash’ gives older folks chance to use Meeker Rec pool
MEEKER I The pool at the Meeker Recreation Center isn’t popular just with kids. Adults enjoy it, too. “A lot of people think of the swimming pool as being full of kids,” said Layne Pearce, an aquatic fitness instructor and personal trainer on the recreation center staff. “There are very[Read More…]
The Commish
Commissioner-elect Bolton ‘trying to get a handle on things’ MEEKER I Shawn Bolton won’t be sworn in as Rio Blanco County’s newest commissioner until January. But even when he officially takes office, he’ll still be a businessman at heart. “I’m not a politician,” Bolton said “I’m a businessman.”
Harman takes over at PMC
MEEKER I Given that his father was a doctor and his mother a nurse, it’s not surprising Ken Harman went into the medical field. But he didn’t exactly follow in his parents’ footsteps.
Takin’ it to the streets…
Trayton Watson, 3, of Meeker walked his dog Rocko during last Thursday’s block party, sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
Panthers put up 18 points, but still fall
RANGELY I When you’re 0-4, you look for the positive wherever you can find it. Like scoring 18 points, which represented a season high. The Panthers scored more points than they have in any previous game this season, but they still gave up 49 in a home loss Saturday to[Read More…]
Energy Expo 2010
Scott Isenhour, area manager for Redi Services, received a hug from Coy Richardson during the Sept. 22 Energy Expo, sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Redi was one of the companies that had a booth at the expo.
Lady Panthers take two, improve to 9-1
RANGELY I What a difference a day makes. The Lady Panthers played perhaps their best match of the season last Friday against Vail Mountain. The next day, against Plateau Valley, they didn’t play nearly as well. However, the outcomes were the same. Rangely won both matches in three games.
Pair of county golfers hope to make game a career
Golf in northwest Colorado — at least for the season — will be coming to an end soon. But for two golfers from Rio Blanco County, the sport is more than a seasonal game. It will hopefully be a career.
