Greetings on this blustery Thursday, aka “Paper Day”!
Here’s your reminder that it’s time once again to change our clocks this weekend. Move your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night before bed or risk being very late on Sunday!
Some of our furry friends like this particular time change!
📢 Community Seeks Answers from Hospital Board
Residents are pressing the local hospital board for more transparency regarding financial decisions, patient care policies, and staffing concerns. A community meeting has been scheduled to address these issues.
📚 Library Board Faces Community Questions
Residents attended the latest Library Board meeting to voice concerns over budget allocations and upcoming facility improvements. The board discussed transparency measures and plans for expanding community programs.
🎓 Local Student Accepted to National Leadership Forum
Gracee Gardner from Meeker has been selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Law & CSI at the University of Maryland this summer. This immersive program will provide her with hands-on experience in the legal field, earning her two college credits.
Community Events
☕ Streamline Realty Coffee Talk | March 7
Join Water Commissioner Betty Kracht at Streamline Realty on March 7 at 8 a.m. to discuss the White River and over-appropriation concerns. Location: 600 Main St., Meeker.
🍀 Shamrock Pool Party | March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Meeker Recreation Center Pool with inflatables and fun crafts from 10:15 a.m. to noon. Regular pool fees apply.
💧 Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable | March 12
Join the discussion on regional water issues at 6 p.m. at Craig CNCC Room 185 or attend online at yampawhitegreen.com.
Sports Update
🏀 Lady Panthers to Host Regional Tournament
The Rangely Lady Panthers have completed an undefeated 23-0 season and will host the regional tournament this weekend. Their recent victories, including a 54-12 win over Cotopaxi High School, showcase their dominance in Class 2A basketball.
Opinion
📰 Editorial: Concerns Over Hospital Board Transparency
An opinion piece in this week’s edition highlights ongoing concerns about the hospital board’s transparency. The editorial calls for better public access to financial discussions and adherence to open meeting laws.
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