‘Move Over’ to protect first responders
Every day on Colorado roadways, first responders put their lives at risk to protect the public — especially while on the side of the road.
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Guests at the Feb. 11 “Titanic Grandeur” event are transported back in time to 1912 as they embark on a voyage to raise funds for Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation. Pictured from left, Amy Einspahr, Annie Stephens, Gayln Einspahr and Allen Einspahr enjoy a social hour before an evening of delicious food, auctions, dancing and more at Phillips County Event Center. —Johnson Publications photo
Regent Park’s Julie Kotch holds her breath waiting to see if her boat will make it across the finish line first in the Iceberg Escape game. —Johnson Publications photo
Legacy Event raises funds of TITANIC proportions for MMHF
Not only were the decorations, food and entertainment of titanic extravagance, the community support of Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual Legacy Event lived up to its “Titanic Grandeur”
Pictured from left, Dr. Dennis Jelden, Emergency Management Director Bob Heldenbrand and Police Chief Doug Bergstrom all have experience being on call as well as a vested interest in the future of East Phillips County EMS. —Johnson Publications photo
EMS director Brady Ring addresses the need to reinvigorate EMT volunteers at Wednesday’s community EMS meeting. —Johnson Publications photo
Community calls for more EMTs
A call for more EMTs and some restructuring within emergency medical services was the main takeaway from the Wednesday, Feb. 8, community EMS meeting at Melissa Memorial Hospital.
Kreider announces retirement from school Sept. 1
Giving a solid seven months’ notice, Stan Kreider submitted his resignation from the Holyoke School District maintenance director position, effective Sept. 1.
Progress, property and repairs highlight City Council meeting
Three central themes dominated a brief Holyoke City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, as decisions were made regarding city property, city repairs and progress in various city projects.