Author: Heather Zadra

Rangely Christmasfest 2012

Aaron, Aveahna and Haliegh Klein gave Santa their Christmas list after breakfast at the Blue Mountain Inn and Suites. Haleigh Klein, sister Aveahna, and mom and dad Krissy and Zach wait for the girls’ turn in the Snowflake Baby Contest Saturday afternoon. Fellow entrant Rachel Elder waits with her friends[Read More…]

Signature events are highlights of Christmasfest

RANGELY I Though the event went off well as a whole, there were definite highlights at this year’s Christmasfest, according to organizer and WRBM aquatics/recreation director Camilla Kennedy. “I think it went pretty well,” Kennedy said. “The Parade (of Lights) was beautiful this year. We had tons of kids in[Read More…]

Home tour raises awareness

MEEKER I More than 80 people toured five featured homes in Meeker Sunday, Dec. 2 during the first annual Little Points of Light home tour. The event, which complemented Horizons Specialized Services’ annual Little Points of Light mail campaign, raised awareness about, and funds for, the non-profit organization.

Christmasfest Grinch-style

RANGELY I If this year’s Christmasfest celebrations can survive the Grinch, Rangely residents should have plenty to do the week of Dec. 10. Bertha Tolley, who has helped plan Christmasfest for several years, came up with “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” theme.

Youngsters have best understanding of giving

RANGELY I It’s the season for giving, but those gifts don’t always come wrapped in bright packages. Sometimes they come in the form of ponytails bundled with rubber bands. Like the 14 inches of hair Rangely second-grader Mariah Henson donated two Saturdays ago.

Parkview’s moral focus assembly honors veterans

RANGELY I Moral focus assemblies at Parkview Elementary School address a different virtue each month, and in November, that virtue was gratitude. Last Wednesday, the school invited local veterans to the assembly so that students could practice extending gratitude in person. “We wanted to do something around Thanksgiving, around a[Read More…]