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Despite rain, service goes on

By Brandon Johnson

May 29, 2005

More than 15,000 members of Ray Wagner’s regiment lost their lives in battles from Asia to Africa.

Vendors take a bath

Rain ruins profit potential at GOWD

By Brandon Johnson

May 29, 2005

It appears the Old Farmer’s Almanac can’t be trusted.

A return to the Olde ‘Wet’

Unpredictable May weather causes organizers to rethink date

By Brandon Johnson

May 29, 2005

Grand Olde West Days’ wet reputation could result in the festival changing weekends.

Datebook for May 31

May 29, 2005

Today 6 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets at 11 W. Victory Way, #203 (upstairs). Call 824-5335 or 629-1794.

News briefs for May 31

May 29, 2005

Pond open for fishing The Moffat County Public Safety Center pond is open for fishing.

Mosquito a family affair

Father-son champions the trend at annual golf tournament

By David Pressgrove

May 29, 2005

It’s a bit premature to call it a tradition, but a father-son team winning the Yampa Valley Golf Course’s Mosquito Open is becoming as common as rain during the Grand Olde West Days celebration.

Utah bull rider picks up title, tab

By David Pressgrove

May 29, 2005

On the night of the best bull ride of his career, Louis Schardine earned two titles — “Champion bull rider” and “The man with the tab.”

A long time coming

Local veteran gets military funeral 80 years after his death

By Brandon Johnson

May 29, 2005

William Banister died in Moffat County with little fanfare in 1921.

Kicking up dirt

GOWD brings chariot races for first time

By Michelle Balleck

May 29, 2005

Hooves thump the dirt as horses leave the starting chutes in their dust, literally.

Survey indicates teachers are satisfied

By Christina M. Currie

May 29, 2005

Moffat County School Dist�—rict teachers are happy with their jobs.

News briefs for May 30

May 29, 2005

Lookout for Butch and Sundance Characters portraying David Moffat, Butch Cassidy and Sundance will be roaming the streets today and participating in performances throughout the day.

Lee C. Reagle

May 29, 2005

Lee C. Reagle 1938-2005 A memorial service for former Meeker resident Lee C. Reagle will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Cochran Memorial Chapel in Meeker.

Gerald Dean Pritchard

May 29, 2005

Gerald Dean Pritchard 1935-2005 Gerald Dean Pritchard died May 23, 2005, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was 69.

Back in the saddle again

Retiring teacher, long-distance horseback rider ready to devote more time to hobby

By Michelle Balleck

May 29, 2005

The chairs are stacked, the blackboards are clean, and the walls are cleared of all decoration.

Grads take stage

Graduates step into ‘first day of the rest’ of their lives

By Amy Hamilton

May 29, 2005

Peals of excitement and shouts from the crowd went up as friends and relatives cheered their favorite graduates Saturday at Moffat County High School.

Datebook for May 30

May 29, 2005

Today All day — The Grand Olde West Days Street Festival begins downtown. Throughout the day there will be vendors, music and performances by character actors.