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Sixteen minutes.

That’s the amount of time the Moffat County boys varsity soccer team has led over the competition this season.

Christopher Allen Major, 25, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on suspicion of careless driving, driving under restraint, compulsory insurance and expired plates.

It wasn’t the easiest decision for Phil and Linda Pinnt. They were 53 years old, had raised four children of their own and were looking forward to having time to themselves.

With all the focus on hosting a tournament and being familiar with the golf course, the Moffat County High School boys golf team found neither to be an advantage.

The 2008 presidential election clambers closer and closer, and the campaign for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., is the first to hire any Colorado campaign staff.

Last week, I received a recipe for chokecherry jelly from Rozella Bobson of Craig. Rozella got the recipe for “MCP Chokecherry Jelly” from Kraft Kitchens. (MCP is a trade name for the powdered pectin.)

September marks the start of the school year and National Food Safety Education month.

Arlo Guthrie was at a benefit for the Sierra Club looking a whole lot older than he did 35 years ago, and his daughter was performing with her band. She told a story about Arlo that has stuck with me.

I have to admit that my resolution to become Super Mom this school year hasn’t … well, let’s just say I’ve had my off days.

The Sweet Adelines host a special guest rehearsal during which women can learn to sing, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sunset Elementary music room. Call 824-8326.

7 to 9 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at First Baptist Church, 1150 W. Ninth St. Child care is provided. Call Caroline 620-0659.

Without having enough money to hire an attorney, women and children involved in abusive relationships can remain mired in hopeless situations with no way out.

Al White, current Republican state representative for Northwest Colorado House District 57, has announced he will run for state Senate District 8 in 2008.

The search for a new assistant manager at Yampa Valley Regional Airport is moving forward, an airport official said Thursday.

Until there is an adult English as a Second Language class, Spanish speakers need interpreters to help them with essential components of day-to-day life, such as doctor visits and parent/teacher conferences, said Maria Martin, Comunidad Integrada program coordinator.

It was anything but an enthusiastic endorsement, but the Routt County Planning Commission recommended for approval Xcel Energy’s application for a rail spur near Hayden.

The city won’t be alone in asking for increased property taxes this November.