Dear Editor: I find myself somewhat amused—but mostly just irritated and appalled—by Wade Bradfield’s letter of April 28.
Meeker
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to community for support
Dear Editor: Once again, I’d like to say how fortunate I am to live in such a great place. I want to thank the people who contributed with the Bland Family fundraiser.
Ridings receives volunteer awards from FCCLA group
MEEKER I At the Board of Education meeting last month, Meeker’s Becky Ridings was presented with two awards related to what older folks used to think of as “home economics” at Meeker High School.
Casey Turner Memorial…
Ann Turner sat in the stands surrounded by family and friends during the annual Casey Turner Memorial youth wrestling tournament, which she said marked 40 years to the day her 12-year-old son died in an accident. More than 370 wrestlers participated, five directly related to the tournament’s namesake, including his[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Changes to Medicare billing at PMC
Dear Editor: This is an important letter to inform Medicare patients about a change in the Medicare Billing Process. Pioneers Medical Center diligently works with Medicare to get patient claims filed and paid. We strive to keep patients apprised of their account status.
New golf course manager in Meeker
MEEKER I The new golf course manager, Becky Ridings, keeps it in the family, taking over for her brother Scott Bowman, who managed the course last year.
From the Superintendent: MSD defines security plan
MEEKER I While getting to know the Meeker community during the past several months, many of you have frequently heard me comment that student learning is the number one goal for a school system. Given that student learning will always be goal No. 1, student safety is goal 1A.
Cowboys drop two against state’s best
MEEKER I Wet spring weather canceled one game for the Cowboys last week and they were forced to play the state’s No. 1 team on a neutral field because of poor field conditions at home. The Cowboys, currently 5-9, are playing for a district playoff berth and a win Saturday[Read More…]
Russell wins 800-meter run at Craig meet
MEEKER I The Cowboys’ track and field teams traveled to Craig last Friday to competed in the annual Clint Wells Invitational meet and both the boys’ and girls’ teams did well, as did several individuals, including junior Austin Russell. With two weeks left before the 2016 Colorado State Track and[Read More…]
Can you get medications locally? Senate debating now
MEEKER I Meeker businesswoman, Cassie McGuire, was furious. She went to Meeker Drugs and told them that her family health insurance company had informed her that in the future, with the exception of first or emergency orders, they would only cover prescription drugs acquired by mail order. She doesn’t like[Read More…]
104th Old Timer’s Reunion set for June 4
MEEKER I This year will be the 104th Annual Rio Blanco County “Old Timer’s Reunion.” It will be held June 4 at Meeker’s Fairfield Center with afternoon activities of registration, visiting and recording of oral history from 3 to 5:30 p.m., a social time starting at 5 p.m., followed by[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Luzmoor’s wife speaks out
Dear Editor: May 1, 2016. Please note the date of my letter, and note the date of receipt. I am writing this letter prior to the Fire Board election. My motivation for that is that I do not want people to think I wrote out of sour grapes if my[Read More…]
