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County clerk's office closed today

The Moffat County Clerk's Office will be closed today for the primary election. Regular business hours will resume Wednesday.

Last chance to sign up

for Mud Splash volleyball

The ninth annual Mud Splash mud volleyball tournament, sponsored by the Craig Chamber of Commerce, is happening this weekend, and there is still time to register a team or become a sponsor.

The tournament, which is a fundraiser for the Chamber, is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at Loudy-Simpson Park, across from the west picnic shelter. Cost is $150 per team. Each team gets a guaranteed two games in a double-elimination tournament, plus the opportunity for challenge matches.

If you don't have a team, but would like to be a sponsor, call Chris at 824-5689.

The Chamber has teams including the Moffat County High School DECA/Future Business Leaders of America students, who have players, but that do not have a sponsor.

Craig, Steamboat banks changing to same name

On Monday, First National Bank of Steamboat Springs and its Craig branch, Moffat County National Bank, will unite under the name Yampa Valley Bank.

The name change is happening to better reflect the two bank branches' local roots and local commitment to customers, according to bank officials.

YVB will still consist of more than 45 shareholders who work, reside and proudly call the Yampa Valley home.

"The name Yampa Valley Bank clearly indicates that we are a locally owned, hometown bank with products and services tailored specifically to the unique needs of our customers throughout the Yampa Valley," President and CEO John Kerst said.

Chamber seeking board candidates for 2-year term

The Craig Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for a 2009-11 term on the Chamber's board of directors. Four seats are available. The Chamber's bylaws require that a minimum of two Chamber members serve on a nominating committee for these positions.

Anyone who is interested in serving as a Chamber board member or on the nominating committee, or would like more information about these positions, should call Christina Currie at 824-5689.

Donations to aid local

resident with cancer

Donations for longtime Hayden/Craig resident Kimble Frentress will be accepted at any First National Bank of the Rockies. Proceeds will be used to help with ongoing cancer treatment and travel expenses. For more information, call the bank at 824-6533 or Dollie Frentress at 629-1350.

Free nicotine patches

and gum available at VNA

A free four-week supply of nicotine patches and gum are available by calling the QuitLine at 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669). Free Tobacco-Free Quit Kits are available at the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association's Craig office, 745 Russell Street. For more information, call 824-8233.

DOW seeks public opinion on big game regulations

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is accepting public feedback to help determine the five-year big game season structure for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear and moose.

Suggestions may be e-mailed to wildlife.bgss@state.co.us. Feedback may also be sent to Big Game Season Structure, c/o Public Involvement Section, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216.