MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys won the District 5 tournament in Kremmling in convincing fashion Friday and Saturday with victories over Paonia on Friday 62-43 and West Grand on Saturday 70-56. With the wins, Meeker received the top seed in the Region 5 tournament this weekend in Grand Junction at[Read More…]
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ERBM survey response requested
MEEKER | Voice your opinion by completing the ERBM Recreation and Park District survey which was recently placed in mailboxes.
A quiet hero
MEEKER I The definition of modesty is “reserve or propriety in speech, dress or conduct, or; the freedom from conceit or vanity.” Modesty, reticence and humility are common characteristics among World War II veterans. The sacrifice of those veterans was anything but modest and yet they speak of it as[Read More…]
Ute Park receives helping hands
MEEKER I “The team that’s helping the Rec District design the new park and trail in Sanderson Hills has a member of the team who is also a member of Volunteers of America,” said Town Administrator Sharon Day.
RBC Woolgrowers meeting March 2
MEEKER | The annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers will be Friday, March 2, at Kilowatt Korner. The Trail Association will meet at 8 a.m. and the general meeting begins at 10 a.m.
Meeker Locals
Congrats to Justin Hardy for earning third place in the state wrestling championship in 2A at 170 pounds. Great work, Justin! And kudos to the Meeker High School boys’ basketball team for their conference championship this year!
White River Swine Club reports
RBC I Our first meeting was held Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. We began the meeting by electing our 2012 officers.
Library fun at elementary school
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.
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.