If experience is a luxury, then the Lady Panthers’ volleyball team is really sitting pretty. Out of the 30 girls on the Rangely Senior High volleyball team, which includes the junior varsity and C team, almost half of them are seniors.
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Bull riding new event
Columbine Park will be rockin’ this weekend. Not with loud guitars and bangin’ drums. But with cowboys and some of the meanest, baddest behemoths around.
For the working men and women
Everyone is welcome to attend Septemberfest — Rangely’s annual Labor Day celebration. But Tim Webber, director of the Rangely Recreation and Parks District, which is the main sponsor of this weekend’s events, has some people he would like to personally invite.
Panthers host Utah team Friday
Numbers are important in sports. Especially the ones on the scoreboard. But it’s not the only measure of a team, or of an athlete. That’s why Rangely football coach Tim Galloway likes his guys. Even though he may not have a lot of them.
Woof Fest will be part of Septemberfest
In conjunction with Septemberfest, a new event, Woof Fest, will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Elks Park. The event will feature numerous contests, including an essay contest and a photo contest, as well as a silent auction for a handmade quilt.
Hantavirus cases have happy endings decade apart
Hantavirus may not be a very common disease. But it can be deadly. Joe Merriam almost found that out the hard way. Merriam’s daughter, Annie, contracted the disease in 1999, during the summer before her senior year at Meeker High School. She nearly died.
RHS golfers open season
RANGELY I After only three days of practice, Rangely Senior High golfers participated in their first tournament Aug. 12 at Battlement Mesa Golf Course. Playing a tough course and in windy conditions, the Panthers struggled according to coach Ellen Boudreaux.
Sign up for Rangely rodeo
RANGELY I Before you cowboy up, you need to sign up. For the Rangely rodeo, that is. The rodeo is part of Rangely’s annual Septemberfest celebration. To sign up, area cowboys — and cowgirls — need to call Wade Allred at 675-8642.
Engagement: Green~Huitt
Green~Huitt RANGELY | Steve and Vivian Green of Rangely announce the engagement of their daughter Danna to Ryan Huitt, son of Frank and Grace Huitt of Rangely. Ryan and Danna were both graduated from Rangely High School in 2007.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is State Farm Insurance. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
First planning meeting set for Holidayfest
RANGELY I The first Holidayfest planning meeting will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Town Hall. The annual Rangely holiday celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 4. Kristina White is the new Holidayfest chairwoman.
Obituary: Charles William Wells
Charles William Wells July 30, 1935~Aug. 5, 2010 Charles William Wells, 75, of Granbury, Texas, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2010, in Fort Worth. A private family memorial was held. Cremation has taken place. Charles “Coach” Wells was born July 30, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Okla.
