February, 2010 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Panthers use down time to get ready

RANGELY I Even though it has been more than two weeks since their last meet, the Panther wrestlers haven’t exactly been taking a break. “We’re doin’ two-a-days this week, so we’re getting ready,” Rangely coach Jeff LeBleu said.

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Meeker Locals

Strange and annoying facts to clutter your brain with this week: The average American consumes 66 pounds of ketchup per year. Who says Americans don’t eat enough vegetables?

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Panther girls’ defense keys win

RANGELY I Not only was third place in the league standings at stake, but it was the Lady Panthers’ last regular-season home game and it was against county rival Meeker. But with all of that on the line, Rangely beat the Lady Cowboys 56-40, in its most complete performance so[Read More…]

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Obituary: Mary Louise Urban

In celebration of the life of Mary Louise Urban, who was born Dec. 17, 1957, and returned to our father in heaven on Feb. 5, 2010. Mary is survived by her loving husband Joseph Albert Urban and her parents Fred and Lilian Zamora, son Rick Zamora, daughters

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Obituary: Georgia Etta Leeper

Georgia Etta Leeper passed away on Jan. 30, 2010, at the age of 92. She is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, Donald, son Ronald (Bobbie) Leeper, daughter Linda (Kurt) McCombs, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

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Obituary: William Sherman Harding Jr.

William (Bill) Sherman Harding Jr., 64, of Grand Junction, died Jan. 30, 2010, at the Veterans Medical Center in Denver.

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Rangely faces Plateau Valley with league finish at stake

RANGELY I It will come down to one game. The Panthers will meet Plateau Valley on Friday in their final regular-season game. There’s a lot riding on the outcome.

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Lady Cowboys split pair of league games

MEEKER I The Lady Cowboys split two Northwest League games on the road last week — defeating the Plateau Valley Cowboys before losing to the Panthers from the west side of Rio Blanco County. Meeker has one league game on the schedule. The Lady

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Rangely’s Crab Crack is crack event in community

On Rangely’s social calendar for the year, there are several major events, including Septemberfest, Holidayfest, the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenney Reservoir and the college’s annual foundation dinner.

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Obituaries

Obituary: EffieJean Medlen

We gather to celebrate the life of EffieJean Medlen, who went to be with her husband Edward and God this past Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. EffieJean was 79 years old and passed from complications of heart disease. She is survived by her brother Lynn Davidson of Fairbanks, Alaska; her daughter[Read More…]

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Police Blotter: Feb. 5-11

Law enforcement activity for February 5-11, 2010, included the following:

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Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for Jan. 29-Feb. 4 Friday, January 29 MPD-6:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 488 Market St., Meeker RBSO-7:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 9000 Hwy 64, Rangely RBSO-7:28 a.m.-Animal call at 3500 County Rd. 8, Meeker

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