RANGELY | On Jan. 11, the Rangely 4-H council met for the first time after Christmas break. Torie Slagle led the meeting while Shelby Neiberger, Raelynn Norman, and Tessa Slagle ate pizza. They brainstormed fun activities to do for the new year. Bring your ideas in!
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Loose Ends: Small comforts
It is so odd what small things can give us comfort. I admit I felt so much more than sadness when 9-year-old Stone Martin passed way too early in life — I felt helplessness. My emotional barometer sinks far below zero in the face of such unexplainable loss.
Meeker to host junior high basketball tournament
RBC I Undefeated Barone Middle School will host Saturday’s league tournament. Meeker’s eighth-grade A team (6-0) beat Steamboat Springs 51-21 in its final tuneup last week, while the B team won 41-20.
Preliminary hearing set for Jerry Snider Jr.
RBC I A preliminary hearing for Jerry Snider Jr. — charged with killing his father — was set for March as the first-degree murder case moves closer toward a trial.
Colorado CPA is chamber member of week
MEEKER I Colorado CPA Services is this week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week. To read their story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Brusto wins Rangely Elks Chili Cook-off
RANGLEY I Michelle Brusto won first place in the 10th annual Elks Chili Cook-off, which was held at the Rangely Elks Lodge on Super Bowl Sunday.
Alahna expected to be home from Denver hospital
MEEKER I Alahna Martin has always been an overachiever, her father said. And, once again, she’s surpassed expectations.
Police call preceded accident
MEEKER I Police responded to a domestic call at 4:53 a.m. Jan. 19. Two hours later, Vanessa Martin and her two children were involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 13, about a mile outside of town.
ERBM swim and soup day is Saturday
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District is sponsoring a free Family Swim Day and Soup and Dessert Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 13. Free swimming will be during normal pool hours from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Correction: Woman charged with possession
RANGELY | Due to an editor’s error, it was incorrectly reported in last week’s Herald Times that Caron Wakefield was arrested and charged with unlawful dispensing of a schedule II controlled substance.
4-H Sheep and Goat Club meets Feb. 1
MEEKER | The second 4-H Sheep and Goat Club meeting of the year was held Feb. 1. Aly Ridings called roll. The group has $500.16 and decided to do the sheep lead as a community pride project again.
BMS eighth-graders win big, Rangely loses close game to Steamboat Sailors
RANGELY I There were some close games last week involving the county’s junior high basketball teams.
