One skill that we are keen on teaching children is listening. I am sure the first preschool and primary school conferences of the year addressed that one specific skill and informed the parent’s mastering it. I believe it is even more of a problem because of remote learning and the[Read More…]
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STATE FOOTBALL 2021
TOP SHOTS FROM THIS SEASON … CONGRATULATIONS ON AN AMAZING SEASON! Thank you to our photographers!!!
Editor’s Column: Giving Thanks
It’s that time of year when our hearts turn to gratitude. What are you thankful for? For the month of November, or at least on Thanksgiving Day, we slow down long enough to be grateful for a minute. In the early months of 2021, which were very dark days personally,[Read More…]
Lady Cowboy basketball prepping for first game
MEEKER I Meeker Cowboy lady basketball has kicked off the season and is preparing for their first games. Head Coach Jamie Rogers is joined once again this year with assistants Ivy Coryell who has been coaching for four years, and Marki Grant who has been coaching for three years. This[Read More…]
Shop@Home for the Holidays with these local businesses
Show your local businesses some love this season! Shop at the establishments below Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 and enter to win $25 in Chamber Bucks at each place you visit! Fill out a paper slip or scan the QR code. One Meeker winner, one Rangely winner per week for[Read More…]
More on don’t trust, don’t feel and don’t talk
Part 3 My name is Alfie and I am an alcoholic, sharing my experience, strength and hope. In my last article on alcoholism I shared how it manifested in my life, I would like to dive in a little deeper and share how it affected me later on in life.[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: November 25, 2021
LoveMeeker Holiday Week MEEKER | Get ready for the LoveMeeker Holiday Week! There are lots of activities from Nov. 26 through Dec. 4 including Shop Local Bingo, Carriage Rides, Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights (Dec. 1), Chamber Annual Dinner (Dec. 3), Meeker Holiday Market (Dec. 3-4), Breakfast with Santa[Read More…]
Art show Dec. 1 in Meeker
Plan to visit the Heritage Culture Center on Wednesday, Dec. 1 to view the art of Colorado Springs artist Mary Therese Pulliam (Therese), or “Sweet T” as she’s known to her friends and aficionados of the Song Spinners, the official Colorado Springs show choir. “Sweet T” is Pulliam’s stage name.[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Applications for county job openings down
Commissioners heard updates from various departments during work sessions Tuesday. Commissioner Jeff Rector was not in attendance for the meeting. Human Resources Director Laura Smith said there are currently seven positions open at the county. While the number of job openings has remained fairly consistent, the number of applications received[Read More…]
Death Notice: Bryce Purkey
Aug. 14, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 A full obituary and information about services to be held later will be published in coming weeks.
Obituary: Barbara June Helwick
Barbara June Helwick, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family near on Nov. 7, 2021. She was married to Kenneth Wade Keeble for 24 years having daughters Karen Kreul and Sheryl Bell. Grandchildren Isaac, Luna and Asher Kreul and two grandsons of Sheryl Bell. Barbara and Kenneth lived[Read More…]
