Fourteen members of the Meeker dance team performed in America’s Largest Balloon parade before dancing during the halftime show of the Bridgepoint Educational Holiday Bowl Dec. 30 in San Diego, Calif.
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RBC high school sports get under way
RBC I The Meeker High School wrestling team will open the 2011 portion of the season tonight at home, with a dual against Coal Ridge, starting at 6 p.m., while the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will wait until Friday before taking the court.
WHERE’S LEW?
Meeker old-timer Lew Livingston moved to Phoenix in November to live closer to his son Woody and his family. Lew went to the emergency room recently and came out a week and a half later with two stents in his heart. He has been recovering well, stronger than he has[Read More…]
Letter: Little Angel has perfect Christmas
Please send a huge “thank you” to the wonderful people of Rangely who sponsor the Angel Tree. Thanks to them, many children had a nice Christmas, one little angel had a perfect Christmas because of the wonderful Santa people.
Obituary: Sherry L. Pilcher
Sherry L. Pilcher March 25, 1954 ~ Dec. 22, 2010 Sherry L. Pilcher, 56, was born in Grand Junction, Colo., on March 25, 1954, and passed away peacefully at her home in Evergreen, Colo., on Dec. 22, 2010. Sherry grew up in Fruita and at 12, moved to Rangely. At[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Missing Mary
Girls, I’m going to tell you.” Mary Hossack would begin with a sweep of her hand before she joined in the conversation. The gesture conveyed her dry sense of humor, as if to say, “Go on, I can top that!”
Letter: Pozorski family extends many thanks
We, the family of Kacey Pozorski, would like to say “thank you” to everyone that has kept her in their prayers. We would also like to thank everyone who donated an item or helped at the benefit on Nov. 19. It was a spectacular turnout and even more of a[Read More…]
Obituary: Mary Eleanor Hossack
Mary Eleanor Hossack Dec. 20, 2010 Mary Eleanor Hossack passed away peacefully at her home the evening of Dec. 20, 2010, at the age of 98. Mary was born to Fred and Eleanor Hamilton four miles east of Meeker as the fifth of six children.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Happy New Year
I started to drive to Rangely last Friday, 40-45 mph on slick, bumpy, snow-packed roads, the sky was clear and my phone read 7 below zero. As I drove through Powell Park, a semi was flashing its lights and the driver was giving me the slow down wave.
Letter: Social services office appreciates support
The Department of Social Services wishes to thank all the many organizations and individuals who took time out of their busy schedules to remember those less fortunate within our communities with gifts of food, money, gift certificates and time during this past holiday season.
Henderson named girls’ head coach
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education accepted the resignation of girls’ basketball coach Neil Joy at a special meeting Dec. 29 and named Deb Henderson the new coach at its regular board meeting Jan. 4.
Russell George named finalist of consideration of CNCC presidency
RBC I Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced that Cliff Richardson, CCCS vice-president for Finance and Adminstration, will serve as interim president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) while future plans for a permanent president are under discussion.
