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Race shows runners where work needs to be done

By David Pressgrove

September 19, 2005

The Moffat County cross-country teams travel to the Liberty Bell Invitational in Denver every year to see how they stack up against the best teams in the state.

Lane Marcus Ray

September 19, 2005

Michelle Lynn Ray and Mathew Wade Ray of Craig, announce the birth of their son, Lane Marcus Ray, at 6:36 a.m., Sept. 9, 2005, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Chloe Isabelle Harkner

September 19, 2005

Sarah Harkner and Tyler Harkner of Craig, announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Isabelle Harkner, at 5:41 p.m., Sept. 9, 2005, at The Memorial Hospital.

Laurallie Rayne Latham

September 19, 2005

Sabrina Latham of Craig, would like to announce the birth of her daughter, Laurallie Rayne Latham, at 5:34 p.m., Sept. 12, 2005, at The Memorial Hospital.

Moffat County officials applaud court for road decision

By Brandon Johnson

September 19, 2005

A decision by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has muddied the waters of an ongoing road dispute, environmentalists say, but Moffat County officials argue the Sept. 8 ruling has cleared them.

Golden Leaf Festival set for Saturday

By Michelle Balleck

September 19, 2005

The fifth annual Golden Leaf Festival promises what it always does — food, fun and the kickoff of fall — said Downtown Business Association member Sandi Mansfield.

Residents take a crack at Moffat County budget

Advisory committee’s first meeting looks at effects of 5.5 percent question

By Brandon Johnson

September 19, 2005

Dave Fleming thought he understood Moffat County’s finances, but he didn’t know nearly as much as he thought he did.

Hospital campaign brings in big bucks

By Amy Hamilton

September 19, 2005

A substantial donation to The Memorial Hospital’s fundraising campaign may have sparked fervor in the effort, campaigners said.

Wal-Mart gets easy first approval

By Christina M. Currie

September 19, 2005

Wal-Mart officials cleared the first hurdle to constructing a 100,000-square-foot Supercenter without a hint of opposition.

Donald D. Smith (1944-2005)

September 19, 2005

Donald Smith died Sept. 10, 2005. He was 61.

Kenneth R. Stacy

September 19, 2005

Navy ETSN-SS Kenneth R. Stacy, son of Roger D. and Jill Stacy of Craig, recently was awarded the Enlisted Submarine Warfare Insignia (Silver Dolphins) in recognition of his completion of qualification in his submarine warfare specialty.

Alexis Barraza

September 19, 2005

Laura Barraza ad Cruz Barraza of Craig announce the birth of their son, Alexis Barraza, at 8:20 a.m. Sept. 14, 2005, at The Memorial Hospital.

Kort Harrison Mosbey

September 19, 2005

Rebecca Mosbey and Michael Mosbey of Hayden, announce the birth of their son, Kort Harrison Mosbey, at 7:39 p.m., Sept. 9, 2005, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.

Novalee Olivia Bailey

September 19, 2005

Alisha Arnett and Troy Bailey of Craig, announce the birth of their daughter, Novalee Olivia Bailey, at 2:15 p.m., Sept. 13, 2005, at Yampa Valley Medical Center.

No more horsin’ around

Trainer gets to bottom of problems between horse, owner

By Michelle Balleck

September 19, 2005

Kathie Johnson was ready to give up hope on Gabby, a white horse she’s owned for two years but never ridden.

Datebook for Sept. 20

September 19, 2005

4 p.m. The Moffat County High School boys soccer team plays Palisade.

Convenience store robber gets 7 years

Craig man who pleaded guilty has criminal history

By Amy Hamilton

September 19, 2005

A Craig man was sentenced to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to robbing a local convenience store. Richard Thomas Walton, 27, pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery, a Class 4 felony, on Sept. 8 in Moffat County District Court in connection with a May 2 incident in which Craig’s west end Kum & Go was robbed.

Football parents: Football players put team effort into benefit

September 19, 2005

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge some very special people for a heartfelt job well done. On Sept. 10, a group of young boys, members of the “Cardinals” Parks and Recreation football team and a few of their friends, held a car wash to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Letter: Dental group provides invaluable service

September 19, 2005

Throughout many years, the Northwest Colorado Dental Coalition has emerged as a tireless advocate of children’s dental services in the prevention and intervention arenas. The group continues to see children in our area with serious dental problems. Many local dentists who have volunteered will readily attest to the major decay and significant problems. We have heard it described, “as bad as the teeth of Third World countries.”

Police Blotter for Sept. 20

September 19, 2005

Michael James Demarais, 29, was booked into the Moffat County Jail as a part of sentencing.

J & R Cyclery bike shop still pedaling

September 19, 2005

J & R Cyclery hasn’t closed its doors, it just moved back to its original location.