MEEKER — Cynda Norell of Meeker was recently named to Tarleton State University’s Distinguished Students list.
Milestones
Engagement: Brasfield~Cox
RANGELY — Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Brasfield of Rangely have announced the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Mandie L. Brasfield of Rangely, to Dustin G. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade R. Cox, also of Rangely.
Burnell graduated from McLaughlin High
MEEKER — Jonathan Burnell was graduated from McLaughlin High School in McLaughlin, S.D., on May 17.
Jessa Melhoff studies in South America
MEEKER — Former Meeker resident Jessa Mehlhoff was awarded a University of Arkansas Honors College scholarship for study at the IBMEC Business School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2009 summer term.
Enagement: Maybury, Abbott
RANGELY — Former Rangely residents David and Becky Maybury of Battlement Mesa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Merridy to Cody Abbott, son of Susan and Dan Hoover of Battlement Mesa and Rick Abbott of Missouri.
Birth: McKenna Leigh Berthelson
MEEKER — McKenna Leigh Berthelson was born May 18, 2009, to Brett and Jess Berthelson of Meeker, Colo.
Meeker native admitted to Colorado Bar
DeLayne Glee Merritt (formerly Kracht) of Meeker was one of the law school graduates admitted to the Colorado Bar Association during a ceremony Monday at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver.
Pearce receives master’s from Oklahoma
Matthew Allen Pearce of Meeker received a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman during spring graduation ceremonies.
Engagement: Matinsen-Allred
RANGELY — Stewart and Debra Matinsen are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Sabra to Jacob Allred, son of David and Joanne Allred on June 4, 2009.
Birth: Kacey Evan Allred
RANGELY — Kacey Evan Allred, son of Charles and Marcia Allred and brother of Justin Allred of Rangely, was born at 3:21 p.m. on April 30, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.
Birth: Emery Ann Lachance
RANGELY — Jason and Julie Lachance (Ruckman) of Pearland, Texas, would like to announce the birth of their daughter and first child, Emery Ann Lachance.
Engagement: Waldref-Cook
MEEKER — Alan and Rhonna Waldref of Meeker are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katelin Shea to Deloy Rex Cook.


