Meeker

Pioneers Healthcare Foundation scholarship fundraiser a success

Roughly 200 people were on board Saturday night at the annual Pioneers Healthcare Foundation Gala dinner, held at the Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker. A much-appreciated spread of appetizers, dinner and desserts was offered. In addition to the dinner there was live music with the Matt Holliday Band, a silent auction, the Meeker Elementary School Marimba Band and casino play with craps, blackjack and Texas hold’em. The event raised funds for healthcare scholarships for Meeker area residents, including the following MHS seniors: Paige Dowker to CNCC for nursing; Tristin Pelloni, a Pioneers Healthcare Foundation scholarship for pre-med studies; Alexis Gutierrez, the Pioneers Medical Center employees’ scholarship in which funds are raised by hospital employees for another employee to help pay for additional studies; and Cyndi Moody, winner of the PMC Attributes of Care scholarship; and Kim Dodds, winner of the Westlands Scholarship for Continuing Education. Contributing to the meal were: Adam Buisker of Biscuits Catering for appetizers; Ben Rogers and Kelly Sheridan for the tri-tip roast; Bobby and Wendy Gutierrez for beef ribs, salads and vegetables; and Josh and Amy Halsted, Wendll’s and the hospital kitchen staff for desserts.
Roughly 200 people were on board Saturday night at the annual Pioneers Healthcare Foundation Gala dinner, held at the Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker. A much-appreciated spread of appetizers, dinner and desserts was offered. In addition to the dinner there was live music with the Matt Holliday Band, a silent auction, the Meeker Elementary School Marimba Band and casino play with craps, blackjack and Texas hold’em. The event raised funds for healthcare scholarships for Meeker…