Born to Melvin and JoAnne Barley in Meeker, Colo., Steve spent his childhood exploring the mountains and meadows surrounding Meeker. He attended Meeker schools, graduating from Meeker High School in 1981.
Meeker
Retirement…
Forest Service employees Ron Taussig and Linn Pettijohn recently retired.
Cardboard Derby results
MEEKER I The annual cardboard derby, hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, had more than 55 participants from all age groups last weekend.
Funeral Notice: Ronald Dean Leeper
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…]
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.