Letters To The Editor, Opinion

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – August 1st, 2024

Gratitude from the Clyde Slaugh family

Dear Editor:

​​The family of Clyde Slaugh would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who helped, called, text, sent prayers, came by, brought food, or helped in any way possible. We appreciate you all so much. A few special thanks to the Rangely Police Department, especially Chief Hamblin. Thank you will never be enough for what you did. As well as Officer Johnson and Officer Garner, we appreciate you. Rangely Fire Department, Rangely EMS, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Terry Wygant DOW officer, Rangely District Hospital staff and Dr.’s and the LDS Church. I wish we could call you all out by name. Thank you!

The Clyde Slaugh Family

Rangely


Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation thank you

Dear Editor:

There are so many people to thank for helping make the Fifth annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Golf Tournament the huge success that it was!  This event would not have succeeded without the players, sponsors, volunteers and amazing golf course staff.  The following businesses and individuals sponsored holes, teams and/or contests: The Joe Reed Team RE/MAX 4000, Napa, Urie Rock Company, Urie Trucking, James Kuck, Ducey’s Electric, Bank of the San Juans, Professional Touch, Gio’s Family Dining, Coach’s Corner, Julie Lane Bockelman/Merrill Lynch, Baker Hughes, Scout Energy Partners, Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine, Rangely True Value, Utah Gas Corporation, Big D’s, Rick and Ann Brady, Casey and Karen Wilder, Kevin & Chelsea Hejl (Hejlyans), Ryan and Cori Elam, Prater’s Plumbing and Heating, Prime, Terra, Family of Matt Grenfell, Pam Powell and Kenny Meis, Mullen Investment Group (Mike Mullen) and DR3 Consulting (Trey Robie).

We would also like to thank Powell Liquor Company, Sweetbriar, Blue Mountain Inn and Suites, Celesta Mullen and Henry Kiang, Rita and La Donna Lancaster, Ron and Rita Reich, Jennifer O’Hearon, Get Your Stitch On Inc., Rangely Chamber of Commerce, White River Market and Rangely Loaf N Jug for donations. Big thanks to Crimsen Blankenship for cooking and Bonnie Higgins, Kelli Neiberger and Pam Powell for serving the lunch sponsored by Mike and Debbie Lancaster and Jon and Amorette Hawkins.

Thanks to Justyne Peters of Heifer Gang Clothing for designing the tournament swag.  Once again, you slayed it! 

We would also like to thank Beth Schofield-Simply Essential Business Solutions, for all the work that you continue to do for the Foundation both in person as well as behind the scenes.  You are a master multitasker!

Jesse McCann — your photos speak for themselves!  Thanks for always saying YES!

Most of all we would like to thank Chris Hejl (and his staff: Emily Templeton and Samantha Munoz) once again for running a first-rate facility! Last but not least, thanks to the Executive Director of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, Mr. Tim Webber for his continued support!

We are so excited to continue our work with Head Coach Keenan LeBleu! Thanks for all you do for the players and for helping us help them.  Please join us in cheering on our Rangely Panther football team at the home opener on Aug. 30!  Kick off will be at 7 p.m. The 7th annual Nick Lancaster game date TBD.   

Bleed Green!

The Family of Nick Lancaster and the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation