Dear Editor: The Meeker High School Junior Class would like to thank all of their parents for helping organize and decorate for the 2016 Prom. We would especially like to thank Heather Burke, Kim Rule and Georgeann Amack. Also, a big thank you to our class sponsors: Brenda Mullins, Zack[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Support from a bunch of ‘good old boys’
Dear Editor: Way back in 1933, a group of “good ole boys” realized a community need, joining together to form Meeker Volunteer Fire Department. These gentlemen were everyday citizens of Meeker with a commitment and dedication to their community.
Letter to the Editor: Halandras urges vote for incumbents on fire board
Dear Editor: I would like to provide the public with some information regarding the candidates prior to the Meeker Fire Board election.
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Doug Overton to the fire district board
Dear Editor: I would like to have the community support in my re-election to the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District board of directors. I have the experience not only as a board member but as a 22-year veteran of the Meeker Fire Department of which I served 10 years as[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Rick Dodd on fire board situation
Dear Editor: For a little over a month now I’ve debated on writing this letter to the editor. I’ve felt that if I say something, it’ll get portrayed wrong or it might not be becoming of a current board member running for re-election. Then, after reading this last week’s paper,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Fire board chairman responds to Marshall Cook letter
Dear Editor: I would like to take a little time to respond to Marshall Cook’s letter in last week’s paper.
From My Window: ‘Good ole boys’ do great job; election issue is fire board vote
Let’s talk about the good ole boys! It seems to be a popular topic over the past few weeks. I apparently and quite mistakenly brought it up couple of weeks ago when talking about what kind of new chief should be hired to head up the Meeker Fire and Rescue.
Letter to the Editor: If fire department ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Luzmoor’s letter, have you ever been on the fire department? Have you ever been on an ambulance call? People on the fire board have.
Letter to the Editor: Final thoughts from Fire Chief Marshall Cook
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker Fire & Rescue District Board Members: As I finish my last week here at Meeker Fire & Rescue, I would like to reflect on the last 14 months as your fire chief and give you some parting thoughts I have.[Read More…]
From My Window: Fire chief’s letter reveals problems
Since I was a small child I have often heard two of the silliest of phrases uttered by man: “We’ve never done it that way before,” and, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”
A Look at the West: Hispanic voters have growing influence in West
RBC I In the midst of the raucous and polarized presidential election, a quieter story has been at play: the growing political clout of Latino voters.
Letter to the Editor: In praise of Meeker’s first responders
Dear Editor: This letter is being written in appreciation of our wonderful, caring, going way beyond-the-call-of-duty Meeker Fire Department and its first responders.