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Breakfast Serials story kicks off Monday
January 14, 2005
The adventures of Amanda, her twin brother Philip and all the animals at a Boulder park ended each week with a cliff-hanger that had students at Ridgeview Elementary School asking Literacy Coordinator Sue Goodenow whether she had the next installment.
Education calendar
January 14, 2005
Monday, Jan. 17 Teacher workday — No school
Lillian R. Boggs (1917-2005)
January 14, 2005
Lillian R. Boggs died Jan. 10, 2005, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig after a short illness. She was 87.
Police Blotter for Jan. 15
January 14, 2005
Moffat County Jail No reported bookings.
Our View: Defend public access
January 14, 2005
There’s a half-mile stretch of dirt road near Greystone that Moffat County commissioners are bent on keeping open to the public.
Susan E. Birch and Carrie Godes: VNA clarifying Haven plans
January 14, 2005
It has become evident to the executive staff and board of the VNA that we have not adequately communicated our motives and plans regarding the Haven to the residents of the Yampa Valley. We are now taking steps to remedy this situation and will be conducting some public meetings in the near future to provide information and receive input from interested residents in our region.
Wolves welcome?
Group recommends wolf introduction; public can respond
January 14, 2005
Northwest Colorado residents will get their first chance to howl at Colorado’s proposed wolf management plan when the Colorado Division of Wildlife hosts a meeting in Craig on Jan. 31.
Bulldogs rout Delta
Boys basketball team ends losing streak with 66-36 win
January 14, 2005
After losing three straight games — and starting slow in each of them — the Moffat County Bulldogs raced to an early lead against Delta on Friday night and never looked back.
More than a green thumb
City’s method of treating wastewater produces big yields for wheat grower
January 14, 2005
Craig residents are still waiting for the opportunity to recycle cans and bottles, but the city has had another recycling program of sorts for a number of years.
Snowmobile club keeps trails open
January 14, 2005
David Bray works hard to maintain something he doesn’t want the people of Moffat County to lose — the ability to snowmobile safely.
David Pressgrove: Conquering the ‘so what’ syndrome
January 14, 2005
I suffer from if-it’s-not-my-team-I-can’t-watch-it-for-very-long-on-TV syndrome.
Meeker group to monitor area’s growth
January 14, 2005
A national push for greater gas production coupled with fear of unmanaged growth prompted several residents to discuss the possibility of forming a communitywide group that monitors growth and land use.
Star student: High school girls basketball manager does it ‘for fun’
January 14, 2005
Moffat County High School junior Devin Gillette said hanging out with the girls keeps him out of trouble.
Kathie Johnson: Reader alleges abuse of power
January 14, 2005
I am writing this letter because as a taxpayer I’d like to know why so many people in the judicial system use their power in an abusive way. At what point are they held responsible for their actions?
Battle at the pump
No quick answers on why Craig’s gas prices are high
January 14, 2005
Rod Compton of Craig is probably like a lot of other residents when it comes to buying gasoline. That is, Compton makes an effort to fill up on a tank of gas anywhere but in Craig, where prices typically tend to be higher than in surrounding areas.
Hungry 5-year-old tries to board bus alone
Social Services investigating possible neglect after Thursday morning incident
January 14, 2005
Police responded to a call of a 5-year-old girl, who apparently longed to return to preschool, trying to get on a school bus Thursday morning.
Datebook for Jan. 15
January 14, 2005
9 a.m. The VFW, 419 E. Victory Way, is hosting a “Just Say No” coloring contest for grades one to four and a poster contest for grades five to eight until 11 a.m. upstairs. Crayons, colored pencils and markers will be provided. Bring a poster board or finished poster. Cookies and beverage will be served. A parent must accompany the student. Call Dora Watson at 824-2251.

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