Craig Daily Press

The Craig branch of Moffat County Libraries is scheduled to launch its 2009 winter reading program Jan. 5. The program ends March 27. The program is available to all ages, and people may register at any time during its duration. Reading logs and program packets are available at the library, 570 Green St. For information, stop by the library or call 824-5116.

SHARE Craig registration is today

SHARE Craig registration will take place at 10:30 a.m. today at Sunset Meadows II in the community room, or at 11 a.m. today in the Sunset Meadows I conference room. Evening registration is from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St.

For more information, call Ginny at 326-3003.

County Republicans seek to fill vacancy

The Moffat County Republican Party Vacancy Committee is seeking residents interested in filling the vacancy for Moffat County District 2 commissioner.

Any person to be considered for this vacancy must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Moffat County District 2 and a registered Republican as noted by the voter registration book of the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder.

The Vacancy Committee is charged with appointing a replacement for this position no later than 10 days from the date of the vacancy.

Persons interested in submitting their names for consideration to fill the vacancy must submit a written letter with accompanying resume to a member of the Vacancy Committee by 5 p.m. Friday.

For information about the position, contact one of the following Vacancy Committee members:

• K.C. Hume: 800 W. First Ave., Craig. 629-9048

• Nikki McLeslie: Precision Auto, 1294 West Fourth St., Craig. 826-6557

• Stacy Razzano: Bank of the West, 139 E. Victory Way, Craig. 824-9431

• Ron Danner: Eyecare Specialities, 1111 W. Victory Way, Suite 110, Craig. 824-6636.

Gingerbread House Contest deadline Dec. 5

The deadline to enter the Gingerbread House Contest is Friday. All entries must be dropped off at the Museum of Northwest Colorado by 4 p.m. that day.

The contest is an annual event sponsored by the Downtown Business Association in Craig.

“It sounds like it’s going to be bigger and better this year,” said Jan Gerber, of the Museum of Northwest Colorado.

Contest rules are as follows:

• Houses must be built on boards provided with entry fee.

• Entire house must be made of edible products. No lights, cardboard, supporting structures, or artificial display materials are to be used. Candies must be unwrapped.

• Cost to enter is $6, with the board included. It is $2 for anyone using a board from a previous year.

• There are three divisions: Adult, Kids ages 11 to 17, Kids 10 and younger.

Entries will be judged Friday, with results posted on Saturday. Entries will remain on display through Saturday, Dec. 20. A first-place and second-place prize will be awarded in each category.