Reading an obituary of a friend’s cousin on Facebook recently, I was struck by the similarities in the way both children grew up in different small towns here on the western slope of Colorado. The cowboy culture has remained very much a part of raising children, no matter how far[Read More…]
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Kaye’s Corner: Holiday music
Soon after Thanksgiving, I start listening to holiday music. I enjoy all kinds of holiday music from the classic to religious hymns and old favorites. I especially appreciate talented pianists. Sometimes I sing along to old favorites from my childhood and other times, I just appreciate the beauty of the[Read More…]
Obituary: Cynthia Louise Long Pearce
Sept. 16, 1953 ~ Nov. 20, 2021 Your Hug Meant the World No one else held us so tight Or made us feel better, and oh, so all right No one’s eyes shined and sparkled so bright No one’s heart radiated as much love As our Mom, who is now[Read More…]
Obituary: Zane Bridger Powell
March 31, 1998 ~ Nov. 25, 2021 Zane Bridger Powell was born on March 31, 1998, in Sterling, Colorado, to Brett and Dani (Wood) Powell, and died on Nov. 25, 2021, at the age of 23. Services for Zane will be held at the Exhibit Center located at the Logan[Read More…]
Obituary: Zachary Blaine Goddard
March 20, 1987 ~ Nov. 24, 2021 On the quiet evening of March 20, 1987, Greg Goddard and Madonna Wilczek became the proud parents of their first son, Zachary Blane Goddard. He was the first grandchild of Gordon and Phyllis Goddard and the fourth for Lois Wilczek. From the very[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Looking back, looking ahead
By Dr. lisa jones CNCC President A few short months ago, I crafted my first CNCC Corner message as the College’s incoming President. Since then, we have welcomed the incoming class of 2023, shared experiences with longtime friends, and made some new friends. We have implemented plans to improve academic[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Odds and ends
This week’s front page was rough. Not just because I find fundraising campaigns difficult and awkward, but because it’s a terrifying reminder how close so many communities in our country are to having no source of local news. According to a report by Penelope Muse Abernathy, Knight Chair of Journalism[Read More…]
Obituary: Bryce William Purkey
Aug. 13, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 It is with great sadness the Purkey family and the entire Meeker community mourn the passing of lifelong Meeker resident Bryce Purkey. Bryce was known throughout the Meeker and surrounding area for his generous nature, giving his time, money, and other resources to[Read More…]
Budget balancing, parks, water rights and more at Town of Meeker meeting
Thanks to higher than expected revenue and lower than estimated expenses, Town Clerk Lisa Cook told the Meeker Board of Trustees, “It appears we’ll be using very little, if any, of our reserves this year,” during staff updates at the Nov. 16 regular meeting. The board reviewed the final draft[Read More…]
BACK ON THE COURT …
Another week remains before the Meeker boys basketball takes to the court in their season opener. Head coach Klark Kindler (above with Zagar Brown) said this year they are returning five seniors to the team. Leading 2020 scorer Liam Deming, Zach Simonsen, Peter Hanks, Brown, and Chakwah Brink. “This year[Read More…]
CHEER SENIORS …
The Rangely Panthers’ winter season cheer squad includes Annabelle Brannan (sophomore), Lilly Noel (freshman), Jasmine Talbot (junior) and seniors Kashealee Ekker, Norrah Patch and Bailey Tucker, pictured above. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
MHS wrestling this weekend
MEEKER I Cowboy wrestling will take to the mats this weekend in what appears to be a “schedule almost back to normal,” according to head coach JC Watt. This year, five seniors return to the Cowboy wrestling team that is 26 strong. Ty Goedert, Kelton Turner, Trinden Powell, Owen Hannemann,[Read More…]