(Above) 57 participants ran the Fast, Flat & Free 5K. Winners for the women were Phoebe Nickson (28.38), Melanie Kissling (31.25), and Angelina Sheppard (34.00). Mens winners were Colt Nickson (23.59), Dustin Donovan (24.46), and Dylan Moran, age 14 (28.09). The fastest kid 10 and under was Grant Shelley (23.47.) wrbm courtesy photoThere were two participants in the beef cook-off and two in the chicken. The categories this year were open to the imagination of the chef. Chris Hejl (right) took first in both categories, and Charlie Lohse took second. wrbm courtesy photoChili cook-off participants were Wayne Nickson, Ross Alire, Faith Wilson, Beverly Hernandez, Amanda Rietzler, Teiler Weiler, Miranda Casto, and Melanie Paff. Rietzler won the Best Red Chili, Wilson won best green chili, and Weiler’s red chili won the People’s Choice award.
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Alivia Green and Ella McFadden helped take money for the BBQ in the Park event. (Not pictured: Adelynn Halcomb.) wrbm courtesy photoThis year’s band was Conspiracy Highway. WRBM COURTESY photoSeptemberfest attendees enjoyed food, vendors, and numerous activities over the holiday weekend. WRBM COURTESY photo
RANGELY | There were 50 car entries from Rangely, Vernal, Utah, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Delta, Sunnyside, Utah, Grand Junction, Meeker, Craig, Silt, Gypsum, Rifle, Loma, Dinosaur, Fruita, Myton, Utah, and Roosevelt, Utah. Winners are as follows.
1930s: Bob Byers – 1935 Dodge
1940s: Gary Tollefson – 1948 Willys -Overland Jeepster
1950s: Jim & Janet O’Neal – 1950 Ford F-1 Pickup
1960s: Chuck & Beth Eschenburg – 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
1970s: Larry Rhine – 1970 Chevy Nova
1980s: Rick Jones – 1987 Toyota 2WD Pickup
1990s: Dan Shern – 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
2010 & Newer: Mario Cano – 2021 Ford Mustang GT – 500
Pickup: Dave & Sharla Satterwhite – 1972 Chevy C-10
Motorcycle: Gavin Wilczek – 1979 Honda CT70
Best Engine: Dave & Sharla Satterwhite – 1972 Chevy C-10
Best Interior: Dave & Sharla Satterwhite – 1972 Chevy C-10
Best Paint: Larry Davis – 1956 Ford F-100
Best In Show: Dave & Sharla Satterwhite – 1972 Chevy C-10
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
