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Police Blotter: Feb. 19-25

Law enforcement activity for February 19-25, 2010, included:

March 1, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

courtesy photo Meeker winners in last weekend's sectional of the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge at Grand Junction were, from left: Maggie Phelan, girls' 9-10; Wyatt Pfau, boys' 9-10; Chris Scherbarth, boys' 7-8; and Kaylee Turner, girls' 11-12. The winners compete March 20 at the state competition in Denver. Meeker's Jake Phelan was third in boys' 11-12 and Zane Pfau competed in boys' 13-14.

Rangely youth place in local competition

RANGELY I Here’s a list of the Rangely first-, second- and third-place finishers in the local competition of the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge. Age: 7/8 Boys’ 1st-Dylan LeBleu, 2nd-Marshall Webber, 3rd-CJ Lucero.

February 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Panthers’ year ends in Meeker loss

RANGELY I The luck of the draw didn’t prove very lucky. Based on how they finished in the league, the Panthers drew county rival and top-ranked Meeker in the first round of districts Saturday. It was the third meeting this season between the two Rio Blanco County teams. And the[Read More…]

February 27, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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Rangely asks residents to Shop ’n’ Dine during March

RANGELY I Shop ’n’ Dine Rangely is coming to town again from March 1-31. This program is in effect a sales tax reduction and/or refund program for the citizens of Rangely and an encouragement to those passing through our community and utilizing our many services and retail establishments.

February 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Chili bar raised $972 to pay off wheelchair

The Rangely Community Education Association with the help of the RHS Student Council (Sponsors Betty Lopez and Crandel Mergelman with student body co-presidents JC Chumacero and Michael Dillon), Rangely teachers, principals and staff, hosted a chili bar Friday, Jan. 15 to raise funding to help out the Jamie and Sara[Read More…]

February 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Ester Miner

DINOSAUR | Ester Miner, 70, a resident of Dinosaur, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with Jesus on Feb. 16, 2010. She was born in Pine Creek on March 8, 1939, to George and Grace Terry. She moved to Salida, where she was later was graduated[Read More…]

February 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lady Panthers host Hayden Friday

RANGELY I On to the next round. And on to a rematch against Hayden. But this time it will be different — the game will be on the Lady Panthers’ home court. “I’m excited we’re hosting districts,” Rangely coach Jimmie Mergelman said. “We always seem to play a little bit[Read More…]

February 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

EnCana Oil & Gas offering scholarship

RBC I EnCana Oil & Gas is in search of high school seniors who exhibit a solid academic record, embody community involvement and leadership, and plan to pursue a post-secondary education related to the oil and gas industry.

February 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Rangely FFA, dinner auction is March 1

RANGELY | The Rangely FFA Chapter is hosting a labor auction and Rocky Mountain oyster and chicken strip fry Monday, March 1. It will be held in the lower commons of the Rangely Junior/Senior High School at 6:30 p.m.

February 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely state qualifiers, back row from left: Travis Witherell, Devon Rose, Blake Wanstedt, Logan Osborne and Bo Armstrong. Front row from left: Cole Barlow, JC Chumacero, Chad Petersen, Keane Raley and Kindal Cushman. Not pictured Mike Dillon.

Witherell is state champ at 152 pounds

For the first time since 1997, Rangely has a state wrestling champion. Senior Travis Witherell recorded a takedown in overtime to win the individual title in the 152-pound weight class Saturday at the state wrestling championships in Denver.

February 25, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

bobby gutierrez Rangely’s wrestling team finished second at last weekend’s regional tournament in Palisade and qualified 11 individuals for this week’s state wrestling tournament in Denver.

Rangely wrestlers honor coach’s dad

RANGELY I The day coach Jeff LeBleu’s father died, the Panther wrestling team was going to travel to the regional tournament Feb. 12 in Palisade.

February 24, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Retiree honored…

Ken Hoyt, meter reader/warehouseman for Moon Lake Electric, retired from the cooperative after 30 years of service. He was recently honored by the board of directors for his contributions. He is shown with Grant J. Earl, general manager/CEO, and Tamara Vincent, board president.

February 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled