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Kum & Go launches 'Go Crew' summer promotion

Drivers shouldn't be alarmed if they pull up to a Kum & Go this summer and a red-clad person jumps out with squeegee in hand.

The squeegee-wielders mean no harm. They're part of the convenience store chain's Go Crew.

Go Crew members will wash windows, pump gas and hand out samples to customers.

Members also will make appearances at community events throughout the summer.

There are 16 Go Crews in the 15 states where Kum & Go is located.

In Craig, five people are part of the Go Crew -- Zach Haddan, Carissa Taylor, Chelsey Herod, Kim Maneotis and Carol Taylor.

DOW offers free fishing Saturday and Sunday

Colorado residents and state visitors will can fish without a license Saturday and Sunday as part of the annual Colorado Free Fishing Days.

The free fishing days are set aside each year for the first full weekend in June as part ofngoing efforts by the Colorado Division of Wildlife to introduce people to the sport of fishing.

"We want people to take advantage of this opportunity, held each year in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week, to try and get outdoors with their family and friends and give fishing a try," said Robin Knox, sport fish coordinator. "The more people we can introduce to the wonderful recreational angling opportunities we have in Colorado, the better it will be for Colorado's natural resources in the future."

During free fishing days, anglers without licenses will not be ticketed. However, typical bag limits, possession limits and other special fishing regulations remain in effect. Beginning this year, however, a habitat stamp will be required for those anglers who want to fish on a designated state wildlife area. Elsewhere, the habitat stamp will not be required to fish.

National Fishing and Boating Week is a nationwide effort to introduce people, especially families, to the fun of fishing. During this week, most states across the country have some free fishing days, hold numerous free fishing clinics and fishing events, and try to increase the public's knowledge of the value of healthy aquatic resources.

The DOW also produceseekly fishing reports.he stocking reportas a list of recently stocked waters where interested anglers can go to take advantage of the free fishing days. The conditions report contains angling information about bodies of watercross the state,ncluding water conditions and fishing techniques that are proving to be successful for recent anglers at those waters. The seasonal report highlights hotspots and events.

Social Services to distribute free food

The Moffat County Department of Social Services will distribute free food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on June 13 and 14.

The first distribution is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. June 13 at the Maybell Community Center.

Social Services will distribute items in Craig from 9 to 11 a.m. June 14 at the Social Services office, 595 Breeze St.

Social Services will distribute food in Dinosaur from 1 to 2 p.m. June 14 at the Dinosaur Social Services building.

To receive the free food, households must meet USDA income requirements.

All households must be recertified each year to receive the free food.

Anyone who thinks he or she might qualify for the service should call the Social Services Office at 824-8282.

Health foundation seeks community input

The Caring for Colorado Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes and serves the health care needs of state residents, has scheduled a statewide videoconference from 3 to 5 p.m. June 22 to solicit community input about a proposal to renew its Oral Health Improvement Project.

The two-hour videoconference will originate from The Children's Hospital in Denver and will link with 10 Colorado communities, including Craig. The Craig videoconference site will be at The Memorial Hospital.

The foundation will report on its first five years of donating grants and the results of its current 5-year, $5 million Oral Health Improvement Project, now in its fourth year of funding.

Foundation staff will present a proposal to renew the improvement project with the goals of strengthening the oral health safety net in Colorado, preventing oral disease in children and promoting statewide policies that promote access to care for underserved individuals.

Each community can provide input on this new proposal.

Since beginning its grant program in 2001, Caring for Colorado has awarded more than $30 million to communities across the state to increase access to care for underserved populations.

For more information, e-mail Linda Reiner at lreiner@caringforcolorado.org or call (720) 524-0770.

Calendar contest entries being taken

The Humane Society of Moffat County is accepting entries for the 2007 PetMates Calendar contest. Twelve winning pets will be featured in the calendar.

Local veterinarians will choose the top 24 pets from all the entries. Pictures of the finalists will be displayed at the Moffat County Fair from Aug. 7 to 12. Community members will vote for the 12 winners by placing money in jars for their favorites.

Pet owners also may place their pets' birth or adoption dates on a calendar square for $2 each, or add a memorial date to Rainbow Bridge page, also $2 for each listing.

The 12 Pet Mates selected will be photographed by Craig Daily Press Editor Michelle Perry.

For more information, call Sandy Feeney at 824-4360 or Patty Peters at 824-7945.