Dear Editor: We can’t keep this exciting news ‘bottled’ up … We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to move locations within Meeker in February 2020, in order to continue serving the Meeker community and visitors with greater hospitality and quality of services. Thanks to all of our loyal customers[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Hrynkow thankful for 25 years in Meeker
Dear Editor: Through the years I’ve lived here there have been many I knew who had to move away for various reasons and I sorrowed with them, all the while so thankful it wasn’t me moving away! And now God has providentially brought that time to me, but I can’t[Read More…]
Letter: Partial truth
Dear Editor: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness That is a partial truth, may I complete it: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness in our minds. So long as it holds residence in our minds it[Read More…]
Vets thank BMS, Chamber
Dear Editor: The VFW Post 5843, American Legion Post 74 and the VFW Auxiliary would like to give a sincere thank you to the faculty and students of Barone Middle School for the opportunity to interact with you and the wonderful reception we received on Veterans Day 2019. Also would[Read More…]
Letter: Nielsen announces bid for commissioner
Dear Editor: I, Scott Nielsen, am announcing my candidacy for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. As many of you know I was born and graduated in Meeker. I joined the United States Army shortly after graduating and have an Honorable Discharge. After working in Colorado, Oklahoma and California I returned to[Read More…]
Letter: Pharmacists are an important part of your care team
Dear Editor: This last week of October Pioneers Medical Center would like to celebrate our pharmacy team. Pharmacists and pharmacy technician are an important part of your care team, and provide your pharmaceutical care. PHARMACISTS HELP MAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS WORK Although medicine can make you well, it also can harm[Read More…]
Letter: Lancaster family thanks Panthers
Dear Editor: The family of Nick Lancaster would like to thank the Panther football coaching staff; Paul Fortunato (or Pauly as Nick called him), Keenan LeBleu, Jeremy Lohry, Ryan Wilkie and Cameron Enterline and the entire 2019 Panther football team for honoring Nick by hosting the second Nick Lancaster Memorial[Read More…]
Letter: PMC celebrates Respiratory Care Week
Dear Editor: Pioneers Medical Center is excited to celebrate Respiratory Care Week. Pioneers would like to give a “shout out” to our respiratory team of Deb Merriam, RT and Chris Singer, RT. These two not only offer care during the week, they cover emergency calls. A respiratory therapist is a[Read More…]
Letter: Remembering Beirut
Dear Editor: On Oct. 23, 1983, 241 U.S military men were killed when their headquarters and barracks were bombed in Beirut, Lebanon. They gave everything they had and everything they would ever have. They had mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, wives, daughters, sons. RIP. Salute, Wesley Eubanks Meeker
Letter: Forest Road access concerns
Dear Editor: Access to public lands is of vital interest to residents of Rio Blanco county. We have lost some of that access with little knowledge of that happening. Two examples are cited below. I met with Aaron Grimes of the White River National Forest recently to discuss my concerns. I discovered that the[Read More…]
Letter: Huitt concerned about spending at Rangely hospital
Dear Editor: As many of you know I have been very concerned and outspoken about the mill levy increase that Rangely District Hospital is proposing. First I have said many times I am not complaining about the medical staff as I feel I have received good service from them and[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to PHF grant donors
Dear Editor: Pioneers Healthcare Foundation would like to thank White River Electric Association, Basin Electric Cooperative and Mountain Valley Bank for the kind grant awarded to Pioneers Healthcare Foundation Cancer Screening Fund during the Fall Festival on Sept. 28, 2019. We appreciate the support and the difference you are making[Read More…]