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- Congressional candidates debate
- August 3, 2004
- Two 3rd Congressional District candidates faced off at KRAI-FM’s candidate forum Tuesday night.
- Witnesses want Clemens cleared
- Maintenance crew saw no reason for ejection
- August 3, 2004
- Colton Grinolds and Lennie Gillam watched the sports shows and read the newspaper reports about Roger Clemens’ weekend appearance in Craig and they were confused.
- Simpson earns reserve champion buckle
- Moffat County High School student was 105 points from all-around title at Little Britches rodeo
- August 3, 2004
- When people talk to Sharina Simpson about her performance at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo one question always comes up.
- Candidate Q&A: Saed F. Tayyara
- August 3, 2004
- Q: What is your occupation, education and family? A: Retired. I have a B.A. in political science and a minor in business administration. The major part of my working career has been spent in the restaurant, hotel, and resort business. I have owned and operated the Redstone Motel and Kentucky Fried Chicken along with being the manager of restaurants for Steamboat Ski Co., Comeo Restaurant and the Holiday Inn. The last years of my career I worked at Colowyo Coal Company. I have two grown children, Fred and Lisa, and one granddaughter.
- Candidate Q&A: Les Hampton
- August 3, 2004
- Q: What is your occupation, education and family? A: Twice retired, I serve as your District 1 County Commissioner. I have a master’s degree in business administration. There is just Bonnie and I, one old dog that we rescued from the pound, two cats that stopped by and never left, and four horses.
- Candidate Q&A: Tom Gray
- August 3, 2004
- What is your occupation, education and family? A: After graduating from high school I moved to Moffat County in 1972. My wife, Brenda, and I were married and have raised three children here. The youngest is 23. In 1973 I founded and began operating a fencing business. The business did well and enabled us to purchase the ranch where we currently live. For the last 19 years I have been with Western Explosives Co., a supplier of explosives products and services.
- Candidate Q&A: Terry Carwile
- August 3, 2004
- Q: What is your occupation, education and family? A: I’ve worked at Trapper Mine since 1978. I graduated from high school, went to college for one year, and then enlisted in the military. I’m a single man these days. I have two sons who live in the Denver area, a sister here in Craig, and one in Longmont. I also have brothers who live in other parts of the country.
- Candidate Q&A:Michael Anthony
- August 3, 2004
- Q: What is your occupation, education, and family? A: I am 48 years old and have been married to Christine for 26 years. We have four children and one grandson. Currently I’m serving as a deputy with the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, I have been a law-enforcement officer for 24 years. I have 30 years experience as a government employee. I am thankful to have served in the U.S. Army and for the chance to move to Moffat County 10 years ago. I have attended Arapahoe Community College and Metro State College in Denver, Colorado and have an AA and AS degree.
- D.F. Morgan: Craig
- August 3, 2004
- To the editor: At about 8 p.m. on Friday I happened to pass by the mall. The lot south of Safeway was full of young people participating in the time-honored tradition of cruising. It was a beautiful night for it, too.
- Allan Reishus M.D.: Craig
- August 3, 2004
- To the Editor: The headline on Page 2 of Tuesday’s Daily Press is, I think, a snippet reflecting the deplorable lack of environmental awareness of many of our local leaders. In almost any other newspaper in the country, the headline would instead read: “Gas development threatens prairie dogs.” Allan Reishus M.D., Craig
- Our View: Thanks to Craig law enforcement
- August 3, 2004
- We’re fortunate here in Craig not be subjected to too many incidents of violent crime — at least not the kind where the violence spills into the streets and threatens innocent bystanders.
- Police blotter for Aug. 4
- August 3, 2004
- Jail Report Saturday, July 31 •Megan Rae Valenzuela, 18, was booked in the Moffat County Jail on charges of criminal mischief, obstructing government operations and tampering with a motor vehicle.
- Datebook for Aug. 4
- August 3, 2004
- Today 9 a.m. Rally For A Cure cancer benefit women’s golf tournament is at the Yampa Valley Golf Course, 2179 Highway 394. Call Susan Utzinger at 824-9656.
- News briefs for Aug. 4
- August 3, 2004
- The local membership of District 22 of ABATE (A Brotherhood Active Toward Education) a motorcycle rider organization has been experiencing astounding growth, says District Representative Craig “Big Lucky” Rose of Rangely. ABATE is a nonprofit, educational, charitable and safety-oriented motorcyclist rights organization. Last year a group of about six met to discuss organizing a more active Western Slope district of ABATE. Now the membership is topping 75 members, and District 22 is looking at splitting into two separate districts. Regular meetings are at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Rifle Moose Lodge, 133 E. Third Street, Rifle. The Saturday meeting will profile the Rider Safety program and discuss a pledge run being planned for Aug. 27-28 to benefit the Advocate House, a safe house for battered and abused women in Garfield County. Anyone interested in learning more about ABATE is encouraged to take the scenic ride to the membership meeting. For more information call Craig Rose “Big Lucky” at (970) 675-8897.
- Injured Hayden girl released from hospital
- August 3, 2004
- STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — An 8-year-old girl was seriously injured Friday when she was struck by a pickup while riding her bike in Hayden, police said.
- Traffic study unveiled tonight
- August 3, 2004
- Craig City Council has identified the section of U.S. Highway 40 between Ledford and Finley Streets as the most dangerous stretch of road in the city.
- Festival rewards summer readers
- August 3, 2004
- The Craig/Moffat County Library will celebrate the commencement of their summer reading program tomorrow by hosting the second annual Literacy Festival from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Seniors meet in Craig
- Regional agency explains grant funding
- August 3, 2004
- The director of the District 11 Regional Area Agency on Aging shared information on the way the state allocates funds for senior programs and a recent legislative audit of the state Council on Aging with about 55 seniors Tuesday at Loudy-Simpson Park.
- Vandal gets wish: Jail time
- August 3, 2004
- An 18-year-old Craig woman was arrested Saturday after she admitted to smashing windows and jumping on the hoods of two police cars in an attempt to get into the Moffat County Jail and contact her ex-boyfriend.
- Police make Night Out a success
- August 3, 2004
- Child-care provider Marcia Sovine wanted to find out whether her car’s baby seats were safe and up to date.
- Candidates make case for voters’ support
- August 3, 2004
- The upcoming Moffat County Commissioner election will address one overall issue, candidate Tom Gray said at a forum Tuesday night.
