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- Mischel J. Mosbey
- August 6, 2004
- Mischel J. Mosbey, daughter of Pat and Patti Mosbey of Craig, gradgraduated from Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs on May 1, 2004, with an associate’s of science in nursing degree.
- Mary Roland
- August 6, 2004
- Mary Roland, formerly of Craig, attended the 68th annual Conference of Family, Community, Education Association at Richmond, Va., July 15 to 18.
- William C. Frye
- August 6, 2004
- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States announced that William C.Frye of Craig has achieved All-American status as a post commander.
- FFA members rise, shine early to prep for county fair
- August 6, 2004
- Future Farmers of America members spent the last days until the Moffat County Fair trimming and prepping their livestock and working on their showmanship skills.
- Behind the blue
- A day in the life of an umpire
- August 6, 2004
- Mark Field walked away from his workplace with a question he had to have answered. About 60 bystanders had told him what they thought the answer was, but there was only one person who could satisfactorily solve the matter for Field.
- Postmaster in running for awards
- August 6, 2004
- Dale Hallenbach, Meeker postmaster and accomplished freelance photographer, is having an unusually good month and an especially good birthday.
- Northwest Neighbors news briefs
- August 6, 2004
- Results from some classes at the Rio Blanco County Fair, which ends Aug. 7, are in.
- CSAPs suck time from officials
- School district officials compiling, comparing and charting numbers
- August 6, 2004
- Students may spend hours taking the Colorado Student Assessment Tests, but that’s nothing compared to the amount of time officials put into evaluating the results.
- Sarah Ahna Scott
- August 6, 2004
- Daniel and Lisa Scott of Grand Junction would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Ahna Scott.
- Arran Brody Soule
- August 6, 2004
- Kryssi Hinkle and David Soule of Craig announce the birth of their son, Arran Brody Soule, at 12:12 a.m., July 21, 2004, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
- Braiden Cloyce Carter
- August 6, 2004
- Lisa Carter and Ben Carter of Pinedale, Wyo., announce the birth of their son, Braiden Cloyce Carter, at 4:55 p.m., July 28, 2004, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
- Peyton Sierra Brown
- August 6, 2004
- Lori A. Brown and Travis Joe Brown of Craig, announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Sierra Brown, at 3:01 p.m., July 30, 2004, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
- Krystal Lyn Frederickson
- August 6, 2004
- Krystal Lyn Frederickson, daughter of Billie and Cheryl Chase, of Craig, Colorado, graduates from the Anaconda Job Corps program Monday, Aug. 9.
- Lodging tax boards questioned
- August 6, 2004
- The Meeker Lodging Tax Board recently released figures that indicate the board is financially viable and available to help with funding of projects that will generate tourist dollars in Rio Blanco County.
- Tippers a dying breed
- Low wages mean generosity crucial to servers
- August 6, 2004
- In previous generations, everything deserved a tip. From making a hotel bed to pumping gas, a few coins were always slipped to a helping hand.
- Northwest Colorado government updates
- August 6, 2004
- Meeker Town Council The Meeker Town Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Town Hall. For more information, visit www.townofmeeker.com.
- Fans flock to fair
- August 6, 2004
- The first day of the Moffat County fair got off to a start Friday with an impressive turnout at the Fashion Revue and skillful equestrian displays at the Open Horse Show — English division.
- Bonnie Malnati Thompson: Craig
- August 6, 2004
- To the Editor: Rob Gebhart’s report in the Saturday Morning Press following the July 19 Library Board meeting and the July 20 meeting of the Moffat County Board of Commissioners was clear and concise. I was surprised at the nettled reaction in letters to the editor.
- Debra Lueck: Craig/Zambia
- August 6, 2004
- To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to staff writer Michelle Wallar for the wonderful story she wrote about my fund-raising yard sale. Thanks also to the people of this community who opened their hearts and wallets to help support my efforts to aid orphans in Kamaila, Zambia. Enough money was raised to provide nutritious food for these 220 children for about seven weeks.
- Datebook for Aug. 7
- August 6, 2004
- Today 8 a.m. A garage sale will be sponsored by the PEO, a nonprofit women’s organization, to help fund scholarships provided to area students at 590 Taylor until 2 p.m.
- Charles W. “Ike” Eisenhauer
- August 6, 2004
- Charles W. “Ike” Eisenhauer, of Craig, died Friday at his home. Services are pending.
- Police blotter for Aug. 7
- August 6, 2004
- Jail Report Thursday, Aug. 5 • Shane Alan Stockton, 21, was booked into the Moffat County Jail on an outstanding warrant.
- Our view: Criminals should take their lumps
- August 6, 2004
- Colorado Department of Corrections parole officer Shane Fuchs isn’t in town this week. He probably doesn’t even know that his name made front page headlines, or that his “power trip” has caused a lot of unrest in our small community.
- Moffat County Seniors Hot Lunch Program: Aug. 9 to Aug.13
- August 6, 2004
- Open to all Craig seniors 62 and older. The cost is $2.25 at the dining room in Sunset Meadows 1 or $2.50 if delivered to your home. Call 824-3911 before 9 a.m. to register.
- News briefs for Aug. 7
- August 6, 2004
- The 10th annual Craig Kiwanis Doubles Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. Aug. 14, at the Yampa Valley Golf Course in Craig. This year’s tournament will be dedicated to the memory of Dan Ovenden. There will be a shotgun start. The format will be six holes best ball, six holes chapman and six holes scramble (worst drive). Any twosome welcome — men, women, couples, golfers and nongolfers. The cost is $50 per team. Cart and green fees are not included. The entry deadline is 6 p.m. Aug. 13. The first sixty teams to pay play. Prizes will be given. Contact the Yampa Valley Golf Course.
- Couple completes horse-riding contest
- August 6, 2004
- At 5:15 a.m. last Saturday, Ken and Betty Wolgram of Craig set out on horseback to conquer 100 miles of trails over the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Jail dental costs rising
- Problems linked with methamphetamine use
- August 6, 2004
- Almost two decades ago, law enforcement officials didn’t consider medical costs a large expenditure at the Moffat County Jail.
- Collision kills two
- Craig man, child die in head-on crash
- August 6, 2004
- A child who was buckled in a safety seat and a Craig man died in a head-on collision with a propane truck Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 40 about 5 miles west of Maybell.
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