Archive for Friday, September 12, 2008

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Up-and-coming local cage fighter to defend title Saturday
September 12, 2008

Cody Fredrickson’s blood spills on the floor of a cage just like any other fighter’s. But, unlike the many who have dared step into the cage before him, the fluid that pumps through Fredrickson’s veins has proved to possess a different strain.

Greek Orthodox Church celebrates 50th anniversary this weekend
September 12, 2008
Attending one church in Craig has been more than a ritual for Steve Maneotis. It’s a part of his heritage. Maneotis, a Craig resident, grew up attending Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.
Chamber considers Marcia car options
September 12, 2008
Most of Craig’s growth can be traced back to the railroad, and the town would be well served to keep a piece of that history alive, Dan Davidson told the Craig Chamber of Commerce board.
Stephen Ghirardelli: Surprise: Obama aids American veterans
September 12, 2008

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, your front-page article featured veteran Gar Williams recalling his trip to the Aug. 28 American Legion Convention. He came away, it appears, with a dim view of Sen. Obama’s regard for American war veterans. That’s too bad.

Leigh Ann Toovey: Go easier on local high school athletes
September 12, 2008

I am a former Moffat County resident with family still in the area, one of whom is a student athlete at Moffat County High School. I continue to read the Craig Daily Press online to keep up on local news and sports.

Police blotter for Sept. 12
September 12, 2008
Firefighters responded to a call for a medical assist.
Datebook for Sept. 12
September 12, 2008
8:30 to 10 a.m. Senior swimnastics is at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.
Yea for one, nay for three
Members of Education Association urged to vote yes on SAFE
September 12, 2008
A group of Moffat County educators were urged to vote in favor of an amendment that would deposit funds into the state education fund.
Democrats fund Wymore’s campaign
September 12, 2008
Moffat County Democrats voted unanimously Thursday to support Lois Wymore’s bid for the District 1 seat on the Moffat County Commission and will donate up to $500 for campaign expenses.
Mixed emotions, reactions on anniversary
9/11: Still remembering 7 years later
September 12, 2008
As day was preparing to break on Wednesday, 12 members of the Craig Rotary Club headed out on the wet street, flags and cement buckets in tow. They hung up the flags all down Victory Way and Yampa Avenue in remembrance of an event that happened seven years ago, Sept. 11, 2001.
Former MCTA director accused of embezzlement
Police are investigating
September 12, 2008
The former executive director of the Moffat County Tourism Association is under investigation for embezzling more than $7,000 from the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Judge denies mistrial in Cisneros case
September 12, 2008

Routt County Judge Michael O’Hara denied several requests for a mistrial Thursday in the first-degree murder case of Steamboat Springs resident Luz Cisneros.

Moffat County Neighbor: Nicky Boulger
September 12, 2008

Nicky Boulger

Age: Old enough to know better

Bulldogs fight back for conference-opening win
September 12, 2008

Backed in a corner Thursday night, the Bulldogs did what Bulldogs do.

Local rancher and veterinarian forge musical band with help from family
September 12, 2008

Meet John Allen.

His deep voice and sun-reddened skin speaks to his lifestyle as a Moffat County rancher. But the feeling that his weather-roughened exterior hides comes out in notes, chords and lyrics - some of which he’s written himself.

Frontier lands in Hayden
Lower-cost airline plans 3 daily YVRA flights for ski season
September 12, 2008

Frontier Airlines has added ski season flights from Denver to Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, the airline announced Thursday.

Brianna Myre-Wilensky: Inform yourself about what McCain has done
September 12, 2008

Although I commend Gar William’s service to our country and the American Legion, I wish he was better informed on where the candidates stand on veterans’ issues. A candid look at McCain’s voting record shows that he voted against veteran benefit bills more than he voted for them. The bills he did vote for gave significantly less money to veterans than the ones he voted against, even when there was a clear way to pay for these benefits. He also voted against a recent bill to give veterans scholarships, calling the bill “too generous.”

Christina M. Currie: It’s all a learning experience
September 12, 2008

I’m so glad my children are back in school and can experience the joys of recess.

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