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David Pressgrove: Wondering about a winter wonderland

By David Pressgrove

January 28, 2005

Writing about the weather is about as original as putting peanut butter and jelly on bread, but I have to do it. This winter is so wacky, I just have to do it.

Bulldogs girls at the top

By David Pressgrove

January 28, 2005

It didn’t take long for the Moffat County High School girls basketball team to establish themselves at the top of the Western Slope League.

Rio Blanco needs a nurse

By Lois Wymore

January 28, 2005

Rio Blanco County is looking for one more nurse for their public health office.

Rehearsal of fortune

‘Curious Savage’ explores depths of greed, benevolence

By Christina M. Currie

January 28, 2005

Moffat County High School drama students got a six-week break from five-night-a-week practices, but now they’re back to eating dinner in the auditorium as they practice being someone they’re not.

Ridgeview reading project a hit with students

By Christina M. Currie

January 28, 2005

Fourth-graders in Janele Husband’s class like scary stories, but only if they’re not too scary.

Vera Gentry

January 28, 2005

Longtime Meeker resident Vera Gentry, 95, died Jan. 23, 2005, at the Walbridge Memorial Wing in Meeker.

Elvin D. “Buster” Riddle

January 28, 2005

Buster Riddle, 89, of Meeker died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Pioneers Hospital after a lengthy illness.

A handful of choices

Having nails done a popular luxury, but some say the market is flooded

By Michelle Balleck

January 28, 2005

Anita Teeter has an appointment at Tanglez & Rayz every two or three weeks, and she walks out with a unique design on her acrylic nails each time.

Ollie B. Hope: Isn’t it amazing how Bush always gets what he wants?

January 28, 2005

I’m sure glad to hear that George W., Condoleezza, Rove and the rest of the Bush Bunch — all safe, snug, partying, big-spending, wealthy, etc. — have won the Iraqi war and their war on terrorism, I guess, and an Iraqi election, no less!

Judy Bogdin: Reader takes jabs at mayor’s position

January 28, 2005

Wow, I almost missed it … the article on the new bank! I have to admit that I was surprised. We already have three banks and a credit union in this town. Wouldn’t the addition of another bank take away business from the already established banks here in town?

Our View: Come to meeting, have a say

January 28, 2005

Division of Wildlife officials are coming to Craig Monday, marking the first of several meetings across the state aimed at getting public input about a proposed plan to manage migrating wolves that stray into Colorado.

Officials to explain wolf plan

By Rob Gebhart

January 28, 2005

At a meeting last March, Northwest Colorado residents expressed skepticism that a wolf management group would develop a plan that treated ranchers fairly.

United Way recognizes contributors

By Amy Hamilton

January 28, 2005

Frank Riddle knows that United Way funding makes a difference because he’s known a couple of people who have been helped by its assistance.

Hurry up and wait

Kiwanis tickets go on sale Friday

By Amy Hamilton

January 28, 2005

In an effort to be the first in line for tickets to the annual Kiwanis play, Theresa Schneider isn’t saying exactly when she’ll start the wait — only that it will be “early.”

In debt to his country

Iraq veteran gets bill after injury discharge

By Amy Hamilton

January 28, 2005

Tyler McWilliams thought he’d retire from the Army when he enlisted for a six-year commitment as a reservist during his junior year in high school.

E. F. McSweeney: DOW cannot control the wolves that come

January 28, 2005

In the Jan.15 issue of the Saturday Morning Press, which I receive as a Postal Patron, an article titled, “Wolves Welcome?” appeared. Although I am aware that old fool’s comments are seldom welcome, I can’t resist the urge.

Blotter for Jan. 29

January 28, 2005

Law enforcement Craig Police Department Thursday, Jan. 27 Officers investigated a report of a stalking violation. Officers arranged for a vehicle to be towed.

star student: Riley Johnston

January 28, 2005

Ridgeview Elementary School fourth-grader Riley Johnston loves to read. “Because I’m good at it,” she said.