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- Mineral money
- County does all the work while schools reap most of the benefits
- August 16, 2004
- A few of Moffat County employees contribute work to every mineral lease the county negotiates, only to give away more than half the mineral revenue when the deal is done.
- Board agrees to evaluation of library director
- August 16, 2004
- Working to settle a controversy surrounding library director evaluations, the Craig-Moffat County Library Board of Trustees on Monday approved a process to evaluate the library director.
- News briefs for Aug. 17
- August 16, 2004
- The Under 18 girls soccer team will begin fall league practices at 5 p.m. today. Practices will be held at Woodbury Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7p.m. Contact Coach Lori Smith if you are interested in participating.
- Michael Martin Deyo: 1958-2004
- August 16, 2004
- Michael Martin Deyo of Oak Creek, died Aug. 6, 2004, near Maybell, Colo. He was 45.
- Education briefs for Aug. 18
- August 16, 2004
- A get-acquainted picnic for incoming fifth-graders will be held at the Craig Intermediate School, 201 E. Ninth St., at 11 a.m. The fifth-graders can find out who their teachers will be, tour the school and participate in activities and a school scavenger hunt. The sixth-grade friendly helpers will be on hand to help the new students find their way. Call Tom Nagoda at 824-3287.
- Charles “Ike” Eisenhauer: 1921-2004
- August 16, 2004
- Charles “Ike” Eisenhauer of Craig, owner and operator of Ike and Son Transmission, died Aug. 6, 2004, at his home. He was 82.
- Our view: Disappointed with Junior Livestock Sale
- August 16, 2004
- There are plenty of great things to say about the 2004 Moffat County Fair.
- Back to school
- ‘Good attitude’ most important accessory
- August 16, 2004
- Amber Flannery already has spent time in Denver selecting new school clothes and buying supplies.
- Craig fugitive found in Texas
- Woman who fled county court held after return from Mexico
- August 16, 2004
- A Craig woman who fled during her sentencing hearing at the Moffat County Courthouse in late June was taken into custody in El Paso, Texas, late last week, a police official there said.
- Working for release from addiction
- August 16, 2004
- Like many Craig residents, Dean Harrison wakes up at about 6 a.m. to go to work at his business.
- Tampa resident wins trip to Craig
- August 16, 2004
- Tampa, Fla., resident Judy Barroso could be visiting Moffat County soon, and if she makes it, she’ll have an experience she’ll not soon forget.
- Ian Walter McCollom
- August 16, 2004
- Loni McCollom and Patrick McCollom of Craig, announce the birth of their son, Ian Walter McCollom, at 8:26 a.m., Aug. 4, 2004, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
- Aden Curtis Woog
- August 16, 2004
- Kimberly Woog and Erik Woog of Kremmling, announce the birth of their son, Aden Curtis Woog, at 10:56 p.m., Aug. 6, 2004, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
- Date book for Aug. 17
- August 16, 2004
- Wednesday, Aug. 18 The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St., will be closed until 1 p.m. today.
- Environmentalist group protesting 23 BLM leases
- Center seeks to protect prairie dogs, sage grouse
- August 16, 2004
- In an effort to protect the white-tailed prairie dog and greater sage grouse, a Denver environmental group has protested 23 recently auctioned Bureau of Land Management lease parcels in the Little Snake Resource Area.
- Downtown group hires consultant
- August 16, 2004
- What downtown business owners are doing to ensure Craig’s downtown maintains its historic connections and remains attractive and inviting would score high points on Brad Segal’s list of what it takes to compete in tough economic times.
- County receives $180,000 grant
- Commissioners will use money to develop wildfire plan
- August 16, 2004
- Moffat County received a $180,000 grant Friday for fire mitigation planning.
- Don’t forfeit your right to complain
- August 16, 2004
- I am a firm believer in our rights. I am old enough to be able to look back into the past and determine that we have already lost some of our rights, even during my lifetime. I do not always agree with these losses. However, losing these rights because times have changed, or through carefully thought-out legislative action which changes existing laws, or through common-sense modifications are easier for me to accept than not being able to have any choice in a matter.
- Library board agrees on study
- Member calls move ‘necessary evil’
- August 16, 2004
- When the hiring of a consultant to study employee turnover at the Craig-Moffat County Library came up for discussion at Monday’s library board of trustees meeting, the library director was the first to comment.
- Primary turnout improves
- 61 percent of county Republicans cast ballots
- August 16, 2004
- In a state where most counties reported declining voter turnout, Moffat County residents were the overachievers.
- Police blotter for Aug. 17
- August 16, 2004
- Jail Report Sunday, Aug. 15 • Christopher James Andrews, 22, was booked into the Moffat County Jail on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol. • Michael Pauley, 37, was booked into the Moffat County Jail on charges of menacing assault with a gun, prohibited use of weapon, domestic violence, third-degree assault, criminal mischief, criminal attempt and child abuse.
- Craig riders compete in Leadville 100
- August 16, 2004
- There’s no shame in walking your bike uphill at the turnaround of the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race.
- Colbert Levy: Daily Press summer intern
- August 16, 2004
- To the Editor: I remember my first impression of Craig when I came here 2 1/2 months ago: the antelope. You would think I was 6, not 21, considering my excitement that there were wild antelopes grazing 50 feet from my front door.
- Jill I. Grimes: Craig
- August 16, 2004
- To the Editor: I would like to encourage the residents of Craig and Moffat County to apply for the openings on the Craig Daily Press’ Editorial Board. Having spent several months on the board, I can vouch that it is extremely fulfilling and entertaining. First of all, Andy Smith, Samantha Johnston and Christina Currie’s open-mindedness, knowledge,and good humor set the tone for a wonderfully cooperative atmosphere. Above all, they listen to all ideas attentively.
- Police blotter for Aug. 18
- August 16, 2004
- Craig Police Sunday, Aug. 15 • A report was taken regarding a 22-year-old woman who said that a Hispanic man held a knife to her while they were in a vehicle. • A report was taken regarding items missing from an apartment. • A report was taken regarding damage to a vehicle at a parking lot in the 400 block of Yampa Avenue. • Police arrested a 37-year-old male suspect on domestic violence charges. • Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
- PETA targets circus in Craig
- August 16, 2004
- The national animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has been dogging Carson & Barnes Circus as they tour the country.
- News briefs for Aug. 18
- August 16, 2004
- The American Legion is hosting the first chili supper Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way. The cost is $3.50 a person, and children younger than 12 are half price. Supper includes all-you-can-eat chili, corn bread, desserts and a drink. Everyone is invited. This fund-raiser will be for the American Legion general fund. For more information call 824-3085 after 5 p.m.
- Datebook for Aug. 18
- August 16, 2004
- Today The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St., will be closed until 1 p.m.
- Suspected car thief arrested
- August 16, 2004
- A man allegedly twice stole cars from a grocery store parking lot in Craig but only was able to get away with one vehicle, said Capt. Jerry DeLong of the Craig Police Department.
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