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Bull sale April 8 in Hayden

By Dan Olsen

March 30, 2006

Local cattle producers will have a chance to bid on quality bulls without leaving the Yampa Valley April 8 when the North Western Colorado Bull Sale returns to the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden.

The main events

Girls track team’s increased depth will help results

By David Pressgrove

March 30, 2006

Last year, Anna Herring’s options during intervals at track practice were limited. Either she tried to hang with the boys, or she ran by herself.

Big losers

Local Weight Watchers group meets goal of losing one ton in 11 months

By Joshua Roberts

March 30, 2006

Here’s the skinny on the local Weight Watchers group.

Moffat County basketball teams: Thanks for support of basketball team

March 30, 2006

Thanks for support of basketball team

Police Blotter for March 31

March 30, 2006

Craig Police Department Wednesday, March 29 Officers received a report of a burglary. Officers received a report of property damage. Officers received a child abuse complaint. Officers responded to a 911 hang-up. Officers received a report of harassment. Officers received a trespass complaint. Officers issued a citation for a noise complaint.

Calvin McFarland

March 30, 2006

Calvin McFarland, of Thayne, Wyo., a former Craig resident, died near Cokeville, Wyo., on Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday at Grant Mortuary. Interment will follow in Craig Cemetery.

Jose Martinez

March 30, 2006

Jose Martinez, of Craig, died Thursday at Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehab. Services are pending at Grant Mortuary.

Gianinetti-Dunckley

March 30, 2006

Annette Gianinetti and Bob Dunckley were married at Makena Surf, Maui, Hawaii, on March 2, 2006. A celebration of this union will take place May 6, 2006, in Craig, hosted by Gerald and Roberta Culverwell.

Kuta-Green

March 30, 2006

Bernie and Judy Espinoza of Craig and Mike Kuta, of Hotchkiss, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Rachel Marie Kuta, to Jesse Green, son of Dave and Jody Owens, of Craig, and Sharon and the late Richard Green, of Craig.

Datebook for March 31

March 30, 2006

Saturday, April 1 9 a.m. Moffat County chapter of the Routt County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity has a workday at Craig’s first project home, 745 Yampa Ave. Volunteers are welcome. Call Greg Smith at 824-4020.

NC Telecom deal unclear

By Brandon Johnson

March 30, 2006

Moffat County’s future with NC Telecom is up in the air after a special commissioners meeting Thursday, scheduled to discuss the troubled telecom company.

Bass fishing group started

Local anglers start chapter of national organization, looking for members

By Dan Olsen

March 30, 2006

Steve Drake and Don Eriksen spend their days working at the Craig Station power plant. When the weekend comes, their minds turn to their real passion — bass fishing.

TMH to purchase CT scanner

By Joshua Roberts

March 30, 2006

Deeming it “cost-effective,” The Memorial Hospital board of trustees unanimously approved Wednesday purchasing a computed tomography scanner rather than continuing to lease the machine.

Drug suspect arrested after deportation

By Brandon Johnson

March 30, 2006

A month after being deported to Mexico, a Craig woman is back in Moffat County Jail on drug charges after authorities say she snuck into the U.S.

Domestic dispute leads to standoff

By Brandon Johnson

March 30, 2006

A Moffat County man fired a gunshot into his ceiling and barricaded himself in his bedroom for 90 minutes late Wednesday night, sheriff’s deputies said Thursday.

Montieth-Kostur

March 30, 2006

Mr. and Mrs. Will Montieth, of Hayden, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janey, to Kyle Kostur, son of Skip and Bev Kostur, of Craig.

Briefs for March 31

March 30, 2006

The Craig Rotary Club is offering two all-expense-paid five-day leadership training sessions this summer for Craig youths. These programs help build confidence and leadership skills.

Moffat County Neighbor: Bo Lyons

March 30, 2006

Bo Lyons Age: 26 Occupation: Auto body painter Place of birth: Craig

Catholic church, one year after pope’s death

By Dave Shively

March 30, 2006

Pope John Paul II’s death a year ago — April 2, 2005 — left many Roman Catholics expecting that their church would take an even harder, more conservative line if the College of Cardinals picked early favorite Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger as the next pontiff.

Mike Sheehan

March 30, 2006

Mike Sheehan, of Baggs, Wyo., died Tuesday at his home. A funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Little Snake River School. Interment will follow in Reader Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Little Snake River Ambulance in care of Grant Mortuary.