Holt Kenneth Pelloni MEEKER y Nathan and Suzan Pelloni are proud to announce the birth of their son, Holt Kenneth Pelloni, who was born Nov. 20 at 6:47 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. Holt is[Read More…]
Month: December 2009
RHS wrestling begins
Rangely wrestlers Kindal Cushman, left, and Bo Armstrong worked out during the first day of practice Nov. 12. The Panthers open the season Saturday at Hotchkiss.
All-league volleyball team announced
RBC I Both volleyball teams in the county were represented on the all-league team. Meeker’s Stacey Fitzgibbons, a senior, was a member of the all-league team as were senior Audrey Hogan and junior Marie Morton of Rangely. “She did a great job and carried the team on her shoulders as[Read More…]
Banquet caps Rangely’s 2009 football season
RANGELY I It wasn’t the season Rangely football coach Tim Galloway hoped for, but there was still plenty to cheer about. In what he referred to as a rebuilding year, the Panthers finished with a 2-7 record, Galloway’s first as coach.
Loose Ends: ‘Telling it like it is’ important
“Tell it like it is” or “say what you mean” are worthy admonitions to everyone whose job depends on good communication skills. Some words work well to increase communication and others fail miserably. Often though, those words get lost in the final translation and those who are paid to keep[Read More…]
Stringing Christmas along…
MEEKER | Brett Berthelson, an apprentice lineman for White River Electric Association, strung Christmas lights on the trees in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse last week in preparation for Wednesday’s Christmas tree lighting event, sponsored by Pioneers Medical Center. WREA is a co-sponsor.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for Nov. 20-25 Key: RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, November 13
Barone takes two games
MEEKER I Barone Middle School’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team will go into Saturday’s district tournament on a winning note. Both the A and B teams won their games against Steamboat Springs before the Thanksgiving break. The B team won 29-14, while the A team won 35-28.
Lady Cowboys tip off with Telluride
MEEKER I Stacey Fitzgibbons and Timbre Shriver, who played on last year’s state-placing girls’ basketball team, return this year to lead the Lady Cowboys as seniors and will open the season tonight at home, as hosts of the annual White River Electric Association’s Cowboy Shootout. Meeker will play Telluride in[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for great care at Pioneers Medical
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kellie Turner and staff in the ER at Pioneers Medical Center. We couldn’t have asked for better care and concerns. Also a great big thank you for all your prayers, calls and all the support we received during our time of need.
Rangely Christmas decorations
RANGELY | Heath Gebauer, who works for the town of Rangely, lent a helping hand in decorating the town for the holidays. Kelli Neiberger, another town employee, looked up as fellow town worker Bryan Mackey attached a Christmas decoration to a power pole.
Meeker Locals
Belt a little tight? Don’t be surprised. According to mashable.com the average Thanksgiving meal in 2009 balanced out at 2,250 calories per plate. That’s more than the average daily calorie intake for most Americans, and a 5 percent increase from 2008. Apparently being forced to tighten our wallets makes us[Read More…]