Dear Editor: I want to express support for the Re-1 School District’s initiative to seek an increased tax mill levy.
Meeker
Obituary: Irene Lillian Vander Syde
Irene Lillian (Harpel) Vander Syde, 96, passed away Sept. 17, 2014. She was born March 2, 1918, in Sherburn, Minn., to the late Lawrence and Lillie Harpel.
MHS distance runners improve personal times
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Cowboy cross country team participated in Fruita’s Anna Banana Memorial Invitational this past Saturday. The Fruita event is another large meet with some big schools.
Pennies for Puppies raises $1,000 for shelter
Deana Wood, left, and Katie Lockwood, right, presented a $1,000 check to the Meeker Animal Shelter’s spay and neuter fund.
Bear tranquilized in Meeker…
This bear sow had to be tranquilized the night of Sept. 3 when she was found in a tree in the 500 block of 12th Street in Meeker.
Historic school tour…
Participants of the Historic Schools Upper White River tour group take a break at Trappers Lake after visiting the original Buford School last week.
MACC picks auditorium
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker United Methodist Church’s Elbert Hall.
Scrub Shirt results
MEEKER I Winners of the ninth annual Scrub Shirt Classic, a 5K walk and run, and a one mile run, sponsored by Pioneers Medical Center are as follows:
Meeker volleyball team keeps winning
MEEKER I The Meeker High School girls’ volleyball team continued its winning streak over the weekend, beating Caprock and Plateau Valley.
Range Call Royalty…
Recently, four young ladies competed in a contest to crown the 2015 Range Call Royalty.
MHS softball off to good start
MEEKER I This year marks the first year for Meeker High School’s softball team, and what a start it has been. The team is currently 7-3 and has outscored its opponents by more then 70 runs.
Cowboy gridders drub Leadville, play top team Friday
MEEKER I After a 50-8 defeat of the Leadville Panthers, the Meeker Cowboy football team remains undefeated in five games. However, they will put it on the line Friday in Starbuck Stadium as they host the defending state champion Paonia Eagles.