Pennsylvania hunter has an outstanding experience hunting elk, deer near Meeker I have heard many times that if a hunter goes into the woods one time in spring turkey season that he will be “hooked” on turkey hunting for the rest of his hunting life. I have hunted turkeys in[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker
Letter: Thanks for kindness, whoever you are
(To the anonymous person), your kindness and generosity are appreciated more than words can express. I look forward to the opportunity to pass it on.
Barone rally falls short
MEEKER I After overcoming a 17-point deficit, Meeker’s Barone Middle School almost pulled off the big comeback. But the eighth-graders came up short, losing to Craig 37-35 in last Saturday’s district championship game. “This one did not start well,” said coach Neil Joy.
Lady Cowboys finish second in tourney
MEEKER I Opening the season with two wins put the Lady Cowboys into the championship game of the annual White River Electric Association Cowboy Shootout, where Meeker finished second to 3A Grand Valley.
New Arrival: Bradee Ann Seely
Bradee Ann Seely Taylor and Kendra Seely are proud to announce the arrival of their baby sister Bradee Ann. Bradee was born Oct. 6 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long at birth.
Streaker Sightings
MEEKER y In the month of November, Streaker activities were as follows: Thirteen days of Chuckwagon with 35 riders, 213 stops in Meeker, including 93 medical, seven riders to Rifle for shopping, one rider for extra medical trip and two church days with four riders. The Walbridge Wing had 13[Read More…]
Four MHS wrestlers place at Hotchkiss
MEEKER I With only five varsity wrestlers, Meeker was not in the team race in the Hotchkiss Invitational, yet four of the five returned with medals. “It’s tough to accomplish anything team-wise, but we did well with what we had,” head coach Joe Gutierrez said. Freshmen Cody Pfau and JR[Read More…]
Letter: You’re invited to the Buford Schoolhouse
Dear Editor, The White River Community Association would like to extend an invitation to everyone in Rio Blanco County to attend our monthly meetings at the historic Buford Schoolhouse. It was brought to our attention that there is a misconception about restrictions on where you have to live to attend[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The perfect tree
Once the children in the family are grown and gone, one White River valley tradition seems to go by the wayside. The hunt for the perfect tree led everyone out to the Piceance Basin or up the White River to find the perfect Christmas tree. It also was a great[Read More…]
Obituary: Stephen Bartow Strang Jr.
Longtime Meeker rancher Bart Strang, 81, died Dec. 3, 2009, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. Stephen Bartow “Bart” Strang was born on June 7, 1928, in New Hope, Pa., to Stephen B. Strang and Ellen (Lathrop) Strang. Bart spent his early years in Bucks County, Pa., and at the[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Will you spend more, or less, on Christmas gifts this year? According to an ABC News poll, nearly half of those surveyed said they planned to cut back on their spending this year. Last year’s average spending per household hovered around the $700 mark. What’s interesting is that the average[Read More…]
Death Notice: Dick Rosenlund
Dick Rosenlund Former longtime Meeker resident Dick Rosenlund, 98, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Sarah’s Assisted Living Center in Mesa, Ariz. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Meeker Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will follow in[Read More…]
