Funeral services for Ronald Dean Leeper born Aug. 26, 1938, and passed away Jan. 15, 2013, will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Fairfield Center in Meeker at 11 a.m., with a reception and luncheon a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the[Read More…]
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Lady Cowboys split the weekend
MEEKER I As the fifth-ranked team in Colorado 2A girls’ basketball, Meeker’s lady Cowboys headed to Hotchkiss Jan. 11 and hosted the number 10 ranked Paonia Eagles on Saturday. Meeker started the Hotchkiss game with a bucket from Piper Haney and the Bulldogs answered with two on their own. Taylor[Read More…]
Meeker: Your input is needed
MEEKER I Hello! We are one of the fifth grade D.I. teams, the Thinkadinks!
Correction
MEEKER | In last week’s “home of” article about Neil Bennett his website should have been listed as neilbennettphotography.com instead of just neilbennett.com. We regret the error.
Board adopts snow policy
MEEKER I After receiving several complaints and phone calls from local citizens, it was determined that the Town of Meeker did not have an official snow removal policy. But they do now, after adopting one at their Jan. 8 meeting.
News Briefs: Kathryn Doll named to dean’s honor roll
MEEKER | Kathryn Doll, a nursing major, has been named to Fort Hays State University’s Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2012 semester.
Letters to the Editor: Tea Party donates to Meals on Wheels
Dear Editor: Per IRS regulations the last of the Tea Party funds left in the account ($100) must be cleared from the account by the end of the year.
Winner!…
White River Convenience of Meeker and Swire Coca-Cola USA of Grand Junction donated a Haro mountain bike, which retails for around $650, to a raffle promoting Monster energy drinks and the X Games.
News Briefs: Benefit cribbage tournament Jan. 27
MEEKER | The annual benefit cribbage tournament will be played Jan. 27 in the Mountain Valley Bank community room starting at 2 p.m.
HOME OF: Neil and Tonya Bennett
MEEKER | Meeker newcomers Neil and Tonya Bennett are this week’s “home of” honorees.
Obituary: George “Buck” Benner, Jr.
George E. Benner, Jr., “Buck,” was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on May 13, 1939, to George E. Benner and Lois (Vanderhoef) Benner.
YBA teams wrap up season
MEEKER I The young basketball players from Meeker completed their season on Dec. 15 and 16 with a tournament for all the teams involved. Meeker had one third/fourth grade team in the tournament and two fifth/sixth grade teams.
