RANGELY I The Panther high school wrestling program will start the 2012-2013 season under a new, yet familiar head coach, as Jeff Heinle takes the helm this season.
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Panthers look to upperclassmen for experience
RANGELY I “We are finally top-loaded with experienced upperclassmen, which will be a welcome change in regards to leadership and cohesiveness,” Rangely boys’ basketball coach Eric Hejl said. “We will be returning nine varsity players from last year, including seven guys that started at least one varsity game last season.”[Read More…]
Chintala, Thacker play
RBC I Two senior volleyball players from Rio Blanco County, one from Meeker and one from Rangely, represented their teams and the Western Slope League last Sunday in Arvada, playing in the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports (CCGS) all-state volleyball match.
Rio Blanco County All-Conference Honors
courtesy photos The lady Panthers volleyball team held its annual end of season banquet Monday and several players were honored by the Western Slope League and the team. Seniors Quincey Thacker and Brittany Babineaux were both named to the all-conference first team and Aimee Hogan was honorably mentioned. Thacker was[Read More…]
Construction complete…
Construction of the new Rangely District Hospital in Rangely is complete and equipment and furniture are being installed under direction of state inspectors.
Setting sun…
The sunset as seen from N. Stanolind Ave. in Rangely on a November evening.
Obituary: Earl “Cotton” Ray Crandell
Cotton was born June 8, 1939, to Ellis “Firp” Crandell and Jessie (Lane) Crandell in Grand Junction, Colo. Cotton went to be with his Lord and Savior Nov. 18, 2012, at the Hospice of the Grand Valley in Grand Junction, Colo.
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…]
Correction
RANGELY I Last week’s photo of Maryann Hansen winning the Golden Boy rifle from Crossfire Oil and Gas Construction included Rangely Elks Club Exalted Ruler Herman “Tink” Wilson and Crossfire Oil and Gas Construction supervisor Brad Knappe. We regret the error.
Rangely Elks Charity Ball splits weekend events
RANGELY I In one way, at least, this year’s Rangely Elks Charity Ball was different. Rather than fit a dinner, auction, dance and casino night into one evening, organizers decided to host the first two activities Friday night and the last two Saturday evening. As far as Elks members can[Read More…]
Honesty awards given at RJHS
RANGELY I Every month at Rangely Junior High School we have a character trait we focus on. Our goal is to improve the quality of our school by promoting positive characteristics within the student body. This month’s character trait was honesty.
Peacocks remain proud of their hometown
RANGELY I “When we talk about home, we talk about Rangely,” Harry Peacock says about the town where he lived for nearly 50 years.
