A record 306 tickets were sold for the annual Crab Crack, sponsored by the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce last Saturday, filling the Colorado Room in the Weiss Center on the CNCC campus. Awards were announced by emcee Tim Webber and presented by RACC executive director Brooke Loshe.
Sudexo catered the prepared 600 pounds of crab legs and the sides dishes, while members of the CNCC Rodeo Club served the guests and singer/songwriter Shae Bramer entertained the crowd.
Kastyn Dembowski drew the winning tickets to several gifts donated by many local businesses.
Rangely Auto Parts was named the Business of the Year and the flowers and plaque were accepted by owner Brad Casto.
Amorette Hawkins accepted the award on behalf of the Rangely Public Library, named the Community Service Organization of the Year.
Kelly Brown accepted the award for Chevron USA being named the Industry of the Year for the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce. See more photos on page 7A.