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Year of the swimmer
Moffat County High School boys team could be the best ever
March 11, 2005
This is THE year. Or maybe it should be written, “THIS is the year.”
David Pressgrove: Running with eyes on me
March 11, 2005
The two worst experiences of pain I’ve ever had were when my appendix ruptured in elementary school and the last four miles of my first marathon.
Letters for March 12
March 11, 2005
Schools supporting troops grateful for donations To the editor: Thank you very much for helping us get the message out about our project. We received enough donations and games to fill three large boxes and we collected $64. A special thank you goes out to Pack Center Shipping, Jim and Sharon Stoddard for sending our packages to Greg Calim and Bravo Company in Iraq. Our shipping fees were paid by the Pack Center donations fund, allowing us to spend our donated cash on more games. Thank you, community, for those wonderful donations. Fin�—ally, for anyone who wants to donate to the shipping fund to Iraq, the jar at Pack Center/Empire Express Hobbies & Toys, 509 Yampa Ave., is just waiting for you. Goodbye for now, Mrs. Foster’s 4th grade class Mrs. Georgious’s 2nd grade class East Elementary School Girl scouts appreciate publicity for cookie sales To the editor: The Craig Girl Scouts would like to thank the Craig Daily Press, Moffat County Morning News, KRAI Radio and K27 television for their support and coverage on the Girl Scouts for their cookie booth sales in February and March. Thank you to everyone who supported the Craig Girls Scout troops by purchasing Girl Scout cookies. Craig Girl Scouts
Datebook for March 12
March 11, 2005
9 a.m. Krispy Kreme donuts pickup for those who took part in the American Legion’s fund-raiser is scheduled until noon at the west entrance of Centennial Mall. Donuts are available for sale, even for those who didn’t pre-order. Call Mel Shockley at 824-3085, Sharon Bond at 824-2398 or any American Legion member.
Briefs for March 12
March 11, 2005
Craig Special Olympics athletes and coaches are having their second annual walking bake sale. Athletes and coaches will be soliciting orders across town on Monday and deliver Thursday, and Friday afternoons.
Police blotter for March 12
March 11, 2005
• Officers arrested a man on charges of violation of a restraining order and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
Our View: The business of hunting
March 11, 2005
The Division of Wildlife released a report recently showing that hunting and fishing contributed $1.5 billion to Colorado’s economy in 2002 and supported more than 20,000 jobs across the state.
Help fight brain tumor
Medical bills expected to consume family
March 11, 2005
On a bad day, even the tiniest bit of light sends Jeannie Carranza’s head writhing in pain. For a year, the Craig resident and mother of two teenage daughters tromped to doctor after doctor to find some answers to her perpetual dizziness, nausea and the ringing in her ears. It wasn’t until one doctor ordered her to get a brain scan that the culprit appeared — an egg-sized tumor nestled behind her left ear near her brain stem.
Ballot question
Will taxpayers be on board with commission’s plan?
March 11, 2005
No Moffat County officials are up for election this November, but it will be an important election for the county all the same.
Communities unite for tourism
March 11, 2005
Dirt huts made cozy homes for many Northwest Colorado homesteaders. That the floors turned to mud when it rained was expected.
Bargain hunters
Shoppers comb local stores in search of good deals
March 11, 2005
Melinda Gore makes it a point to scour the shelves and racks at Community Budget Center at least once a week. She typically doesn’t have any purchases in mind, she’s simply on the hunt for good deals.
Speed limit changes discussed for Colo. 13
March 11, 2005
Some people call the stretch of highway heading south from Craig toward Meeker “the killing zone” or “the petting zoo” because of the abundant wildlife and the high number of animal and vehicle accidents.
Shakespeare with a twist
CMS students put personal stamps on classic tragedy
March 11, 2005
It wasn’t exactly a dagger he held before him. It was more like a paint-covered plastic butter knife. And the costumes included suit jackets and ties.
High school teacher’s ideas catching on
March 11, 2005
Students aren’t the only ones putting Craig Conrad’s ideas to use. The Colorado Department of Education and an independent businessman are working to put two of his schemes to work on a state and a national level.
Student solves teacher’s dilemma
March 11, 2005
For three years, Craig Middle School social studies teacher Lori Dodge has requested a TV stand that allowed all students a view when movies were shown. For three years, her request was cut from the budget.

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