Congratulations to Rifle sixth-grade boys traveling basketball team on another first place tournament win. This time the title came in Olathe over the April 17 weekend. The boys have been playing great. They have also had a second place finish in Grand Junction two weeks ago after a close game.

Navy Seaman Recruit Joseph S. Miller, son of Jacqueline P. and Scott L. Miller of New Castle, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Miller completed a variety of training, including classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.Miller is a 2009 graduate of Coal Ridge High School.

Trent and Teresa Peabody, formerly of Glenwood Springs, now of Manila, Philippines, are pleased to announce the birth of their second son, Tevin Christopher Peabody, at 8:54 p.m. March 31, 2010. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth.Proud grandparents are Thom and Toni Peabody of Glenwood Springs, and Ron and Terri Anderson of Longview, Wash.