Editor’s Note: The annual 9 Health Fair will take place on both ends of the county on Saturday, April 17. The health fair in Rangely will be held at the former Early Education Center from 7 a.m. to noon.
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Letter: Candidate questions were too late for ballot
Why did you wait until five days before the election to put information about the candidates in the paper? Many of the ballots had been returned by last Thursday newspaper delivery date.
Lynea Rose Osborne
Lynea Rose Osborne May 13, 1993~April 1, 2010 Lynea was born May 13, 1993, to Rhonda Tucker and Ty Osborne in Rangely. She attended school in Rangely from preschool until present, 11th grade. She was very active in band and choir and enjoyed singing the National Anthem at varsity games.
Rangely peewees compete at Rifle, Craig
RANGELY I Thirteen wrestlers traveled to Rifle to start the season and turned in a good showing with eight of 13 Rangely wrestlers placing. Bryce Spann and Tytus Coombs placed second, Justin Rusher and Devin Ramirez placed third, and Karver Lopez, Dylan LeBleu, Brody McElhaney and Doug Denison placed fourth.
‘Our lives will never be the same’
RANGELY I Family and friends said goodbye Tuesday to Lynea Osborne. “When she came into the world, we thought our lives would never be the same. Now that she’s gone, we know our lives will never be the same,” said Lynea’s grandfather, the Rev. Robert Tucker, who spoke to an[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago April 4, 1890 • Settlers on the North Fork are very anxious about the proposed road from the mouth of Big Beaver to Pot Hole.
Dr. Eskelson set standard as Rio Blanco Co. coroner
For the nearly 30 years Dr. David Eskelson practiced medicine in Meeker, he was a constant witness to the circle of life, from the moment a child was born, to the time when a person had taken his or her final breath. As a family practice doctor in Meeker for[Read More…]
LeBleu wrestles with his decision to retire
RANGELY I Jeff LeBleu has been coaching wrestling at some level for 20 years. So, it wasn’t like he hadn’t put in his time. “I’ve been coaching since my 24-year-old (Keenan) was 4,” LeBleu said. “But I need a break.”
Letter: Will extra time mean extra trouble for kids?
I have had the misfortune of having to make numerous trips to Meeker over the past several months in order for my son to appear in court. Every time we have been there, I have noticed that we are not the only ones there representing Rangely.
Rangely opens season
RANGELY I The track season is off and, well, running. Rangely’s boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in their first meet of the season Saturday at Cedaredge. “For many of the athletes, this meet was confirmation that we have a lot of work to do,” said first-year coach Stephanie Kahler.[Read More…]
Rangely rabies clinic scheduled April 17
RANGELY | The rabies clinic will be Saturday, April 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rangely Fire Hall (after the health fair). All shots and microchipping will be at reduced prices.
A life lost much too early
Heart condition claims life of 16-year-old Lynea Osborne RANGELY I Lynea Osborne was a typical 16-year-old. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, or on the computer. She loved horses. She loved her family. “She was outgoing, she was bubbly, she was just an outgoing person,” said her mother, Rhonda[Read More…]
