RBC | We started our meeting Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. First we did our pledges. They were led by Milo Brennan and Brodee Kilduff. Our club President Tatumn Kennedy discussed important upcoming dates. Next we did demonstrations. Graycee and Hannah Coryell on the 11 most common goat breeds,[Read More…]
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Sheridan, Eskelson, Bradfield join PMC board
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Board of Directors welcomed new members J.H. Sheridan, Jeff Eskelson and Wade Bradfield this week. PMC board and staff also recognized outgoing board members Todd Shults, Kai Turner and Kim Brown. Marketing and Foundation Director Rachel Gates received board approval to submit a DOLA grant[Read More…]
ERBM welcomes new board members
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation District welcomed new board members Vicky Edwards and Kim Kendall last week. Director John Strate also started a new term. Following officer nominations and special committee appointments, they heard visitor comments. Meeker Resident Janae McPherson expressed concerns over employee retention in the[Read More…]
Kennedy receives county 4-H youth fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Tatumn J. Kennedy of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2022 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Miss Kennedy is a 12 year 4-H[Read More…]
Letters: Clark’s Thanks and Mind Springs Comments
Thanks from Clarks Dear Editor:Roger and Janet Clark want to thank J.D. Amick and his grandson, the Meeker ambulance, search and rescue department, sheriff’s department and PMC for their quick response and help when Roger’s knee gave out and he fell. Meeker is a special place to live and has[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Thoughts and prayers
As I write this, we’ve been focused on graduation for two weeks, our eyes on a group of young people filled with hope as their families, friends and communities launch them into the future. Also as I write this, my news feed is overflowing with reports of children and teachers,[Read More…]
Fire Prevention, Part 4
If fire threatens your house and property, please be prepared to evacuate if needed. As the recent Marshall fire demonstrates yet again, you could have 20 minutes or less to evacuate. Work out and document a plan with your family while you are calm. Perhaps the hardest part is considering[Read More…]
Mac is more than the name of the truck in the movie “Cars”
There is much confusion in Scottish surnames. Think of a clan as more of a tribal association rather than a family hereditary. “Mc” or “Mac” prefixes to a surname are pretty much interchangeable. “Mc” is more prevalent in Scotland. “Mac” is used more by the Irish. “Mac” just means ‘son[Read More…]
Go forth …
Graduation speakers fill their speeches each May and June with words of wisdom that they hope the listeners will carry forward to all of the opportunities and changes that await them. If they are successful, the graduating class for which these words were originally written will recall them. Some of[Read More…]
SUMMER MEAL BOXES …
The Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services was busy this week preparing non-perishable boxes for the school districts. These boxes contain non-perishable items for children in need of summer meals. The boxes were delivered to schools on Wednesday, May 25. Thank you to Carmen McKay (Eligibility Supervisor), Nabila Mason[Read More…]
V. Brown qualifies for state golf
MEEKER | Hailey Knowles and Vivian Brown represented the Meeker Cowboys on the links this week for the 3A Western Slope League golf tournament. Brown shot a 109 and Knowles shot a 118 on very fast greens in inclement weather. ”They were thinking of postponing regionals until Wednesday but per[Read More…]
Rangely School Board welcomes new principal Chris Miller
RANGELY | At the May 17, 2022, school board meeting, the board approved the contract for Chris Miller, Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Superintendent Matt Scoggins offered recognition to Miller and is excited to have him with the district. Miller hails from St. Louis and has lived, worked and played in[Read More…]
