MEEKER I January was library month at Meeker Elementary School. We set a goal of reading an accumulated 40,000 minutes. When all was tallied we read 140,973 minutes. Preschool through fifth-grade kept track of their minutes. We were very excited to have 10 adults turn in their time as well.
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Loose Ends: Reading is fun
Reading is fun. A seemingly self-explanatory statement often evokes an odd response from parents, teachers, and experts in the field of education.
Obituary: Lawrence Marshall Jr.
Lawrence William Marshall Jr., known by family as “Bill” and by his many friends as “Larry” was the first born Son of Lawrence “Doc” and Eva E. (Evans) Marshall.
Mental health first aid provides skills
MEEKER I One in four Americans have some sort of mental health disorder, from anxiety to schizophrenia to substance abuse disorders.
Home of: Anthony Mazzola
MEEKER | Well-known Meeker resident Anthony “Matz” Mazzola is this week’s “home of” honoree. Matz will be celebrating his milestone 50th birthday Feb. 12.
Letter to the Editor: Let’s not make a bad investment
Dear Editor: To Jack, from Mr. Selfish: do you buy a used car without looking it over? Or for the ag. people out there, a tractor or baler and just pay whatever the seller is asking and trust it has been honestly represented? I don’t think so but, for the[Read More…]
Hardy finishes second
MEEKER I “I was proud of Justin. It takes a lot of character to come back and win the consolation bracket when your goal is to win it all,” Meeker wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of the feat accomplished by Cowboy senior Justin Hardy.
Letter to the Editor: Hospital improvement
Hospital improvement Dear Editor: Mr. Harman’s letter last week concerning hospital improvements or replacement was very much appreciated.
Home of: Jody and Ramona Atchley
MEEKER | Jody and Ramona Atchley of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. The Atchleys have lived here 16 years. They celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary Dec. 26.
Obituary: Ed Case Jr.
Ed Case passed away Jan. 4, 2012, in Denver, Colo., where he had lived for several years.
Nieslanik makes President’s List at Gonzaga
MEEKER I Meg Nieslanik, a resident of Meeker, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2011. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.
District-bound…
Meeker’s Kaysyn Chintala is defended by Rangely’s Brittany Babineaux in one of the final games of the regular season last week, which Meeker won. The two teams will play again Friday in Kremmling in the first round of the district tournament. The Rangely boys were eliminated Tuesday but the Meeker[Read More…]
