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Airport commissioners pondered the possible effects of Hayden’s proposed car-rental tax at a meeting Thursday evening.

The Yampa Valley Airport Commission discussed the proposed 3.5 percent increase in sales tax, which Hayden voters will decide on at the Nov. 3 election. Janet Fischer, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.’s airline program director, provided figures about the cost to car renters.

Four local World War II veterans - Bill Cook, Bill Frye, Carl Medvesk and Leonard Yoast - went on the honor flight to Washington, D.C., to view the World War II memorial.

Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 38 years. I have endured much pain, verbal abuse and humiliation. He has had affairs, stolen from my parents when they were ill and continues to spend my hard-earned money on other women. All he does is take from everyone, doing nothing to help out financially or otherwise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Try to be as tolerant and forgiving with your family as you are with your friends. You can always count on your loved ones when the chips are down.

When Jody Lee took 16 young marksmen to compete at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, he expected a number of things.

I was just interviewed by Nikki (on the staff at the Craig Daily Press) about Love INC’s Project School Supply and Clothing for Kids programs.

The Humane Society of Moffat County would like to thank the following people:

A deer was hit in front of our house last week by a driver going way too fast coming down off the hill on County Road 33 (Knez Divide), where the first houses start.

A big “thank you” to all of the firefighters who worked so hard to contain the lightning fire on Aleka Butler’s ranch and on our ranch. We are so fortunate to have the dedicated people on Craig Fire/Rescue, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Land Management fire departments. We sure appreciate your hard work.

Tough decisions impacting Colorado’s budget, as proposed by Gov. Bill Ritter during a meeting before the Joint Budget Committee on Aug. 18, modify the timeline and potential funds available through the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund.

The Craig Chamber of Commerce and the Moffat County Tourism Association are working together to open the visitor center on Saturdays, in hopes of gauging whether there is a need for extended hours permanently.

Travis Martin Johnson, 20, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary.

8:30 to 10 a.m. Senior swimnastics takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.

Moffat County High School students no longer will be able to sleep in on Thursday mornings.

Early Thursday morning, more than 300 Moffat County School District staff members gathered in the Craig Middle School auditorium to meet what will be their extended family for the 2009-10 school year.

City and Moffat County officials plan to learn more information in coming months about a way to finance new infrastructure in the area, such as roads, power lines and water and sewer systems.