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Laughter and playful giggling can be heard echoing around the vast interior of the Gymstar Fun N Fit Gymnastics building on a snowy Christmas Eve in Craig.

So it’s late tonight, on this Christmas Eve, and once again, I can’t sleep.

“Alvin and the Chipmunks” may be off as far as its information about the title critters (such as their fondness for toaster waffles) goes, but it is pretty agreeable as children’s entertainment.

Maintaining a positive and forward-moving life is a challenge, to say the least. Life has a way of helping us misplace our sense of humor in a hurry. Some days, the sailing is smooth with fluffy breezes, while on others, we might have to restrain ourselves from self-inflicted baldness.

There are 50 million smokers in the United States, and 70 percent of them have tried to quit at least once.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for any information about an alleged poaching incident Saturday along Rio Blanco County Road 142.

Moffat County Jail

No reports.

Aging Well’s all-day program, “Wellness Wednesdays,” is canceled.

Homes have been decorated, gifts have been unwrapped and New Year’s resolutions are ready to fill everyone’s thoughts. With the onset of post-holiday activity, it’s important to keep safety in mind, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Western Slope public officials, business leaders and residents are scheduled to meet with top state officials - including Gov. Bill Ritter and Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien - during a legislative visit to Denver next month.

Christmas morning didn’t include the traditional trappings of gifts and family for Cindy Reynolds, a corporal working for three years now at the Moffat County Jail.