Pioneers Medical Center enjoyed its second annual “adopt a resident” celebration. Each department “adopts” a resident in the Walbridge Wing and gifts them individualized Christmas presents. This year, Santa Claus and one of his elves came to join the party! “It was incredibly special to see the joy that Christmas[Read More…]
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Limeade party …
Blake Rubin, who has had a limeade stand in Meeker for the past six summers, finished his adventure by hosting an afternoon party for the residents of the Walbridge Wing. Blake and his family enjoyed serving brownie sundaes and limeade drinks while the residents enjoyed special music by Mary Kay[Read More…]
GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts Aspen Jessop, Blakely Ragsdale, Ryann Holmlund, Cora Ragsdale, Jayden Carslay and Aspen Shoup made a special visit to the Walbridge Wing last Friday to deliver handmade ornaments to residents. | ETHAN STICK PHOTOS
HAPPY RETIREMENT!
Friends, family and co-workers of Jean Gianinetti, activities director at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, honored her 18 years and three months of service upon her recent retirement. Celebrations were held at the Wing and at Smoking River Brewing Co. | COURTESY PHOTO
A Fair Lady
Collins celebrates 77 years of county fair entries Donna Collins—better known as DC—hasn’t missed entering something in the county fair for the last 77 years. If you’ve visited the Rio Blanco County Fair anytime in the last 30-plus years, you’ve seen DC’s name on various indoor exhibits and in the[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Walbridge Wing
Dear Editor: The Walbridge Wing, residents and staff would like to send out a heartfelt thank you! To the community of Meeker for all of your thoughtfulness through the holiday season. A special Thanks to Emmanuel Baptist for always working so hard all year to give our residents a shopping[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: Dec 30, 2021
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • There is nothing like hard work to settle unruly nerves. • Men who have to be taught will never be great leaders either in thought or action. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • It was a white Christmas at Meeker this year.[Read More…]
News Notes: Dec 16, 2021
Galapagos program slideshow MEEKER | The students with the Meeker International Ecology Program will be presenting a slide show program about our trip to the Galapagos Islands at the Meeker Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. Please come and enjoy some drinks and goodies as we present[Read More…]
Letter: Wing appreciates generosity
Dear Editor: The staff and residents of the Walbridge Wing would like to send out a big thank you to our wonderful community for the Halloween candy donations. Our residents and the children all had a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for being so generous. Jean Gianinetti Meeker
Candy donations needed for Wing parade
MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing is seeking donations of candy for the outdoor costume parade in the Wing courtyard on Oct. 30 from 2–3 p.m. Candy donations can be dropped off at the Wing between now and Oct. 30. Weather permitting, come and join us.
News Notes: Oct. 7, 2021
4-H happenings RBC | National 4-H Week is Oct. 3–8. Thank you to our leaders who volunteer their time and the members who dedicated themselves. You make our program great! The 4-H Open House for Meeker will be Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., New Exhibit Hall, RBC Fairgrounds. Free popcorn and[Read More…]
HT receives public records from Rio Blanco County
RBC | After a Feb. 9 meeting brought forth commissioners’ issues with the public health department, the HT requested public records from Rio Blanco County in an attempt to verify “major concerns” regarding the relationship between the department and the county’s two hospitals. While other complaints weren’t specific, commissioners and[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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