Meeker finally received some much-needed snow Sunday evening and into Monday but the sky was blue and the sun was shining Tuesday. About four inches fell in Meeker and 18 inches were reported to have fallen in nearby Steamboat Springs.
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All-conference football …
Meeker High School football players J.C. Henderson, Jake Phelan, Scott Smith, Fernando Olivas, J.R. Crawford and Joe Newman were all recently honored by the Western Slope League.
MHS Cowboys earn 2nd place at WREA Shootout
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys basketball team gained a berth in the championship game of the annual White River Electric “Cowboy Shootout” Saturday afternoon, but ended on the short side of the stick as they fell to Moffat County 50-46.
Big Buck and Bull contest…
Hunter Garcia and Codee Woodward were the winners of Yeti coolers, along with shirts and hats from Strawberry Creek Outfitters, sponsors of the Big Buck and Bull contest at Barone Middle School.
Home tour raises awareness
MEEKER I More than 80 people toured five featured homes in Meeker Sunday, Dec. 2 during the first annual Little Points of Light home tour. The event, which complemented Horizons Specialized Services’ annual Little Points of Light mail campaign, raised awareness about, and funds for, the non-profit organization.
Remove everything from street for snow removal
MEEKER I As the snow season approaches, please remove everything from the street, such as trailers parked along the curb or in cul-de-sacs, vehicles that are not used all of the time and basketball hoops.
HOME OF: Dustin Allen
MEEKER | Meeker native Dustin Allen is this week’s “home of” honoree. Dustin’s parents are Steve Allen of Meeker and Carla Allen of Longmont.
Holiday thank you
MEEKER | Give a special gift this holiday season that keeps on giving. Meeker Chamber Bucks are given locally and spent locally, helping everyone enjoy this holiday season.
Here comes Santa …
Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C., then visited with kids in Meeker last Saturday. Santa will be at the Blue Mountain Inn and Suites in Rangely for Breakfast with Santa from 8-10 a.m. Saturday.
FFA Chapter selling fresh fruit
MEEKER | The FFA Chapter has fresh fruit available for purchase!
Tower hearing continued: “Issues with the site.”
MEEKER I “The reason we are asking for continuation is because we have had some issues with the exact location which we applied for,” Aaron Gunn, a representative of Mercury Towers said.
Living in the now: Jean Welder
MEEKER I “Live your life well, and if you can help someone, help them.” Simple words that mean so much, and that exemplify Jean Welder’s philosophy on life as a schoolteacher in four different states at all different levels, and as a yoga instructor for four decades.