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The Princess and the Frog:’ Hop to it
December 17, 2009
Since 1937, the output of Walt Disney Animation Studios always has amounted to top-quality, full-length cartoons. After more than 70 years, the content still remains riveting, although for “The Princess and the Frog,” perhaps a better word would be “ribbiting.”
Local children donate hair to benefit Locks of Love
December 17, 2009
Courtney Lytle flipped her waist-length blond hair over the back of the stylist’s chair as she eased into her booster seat. “I’m going to look weird,” the 6-year old said. Crystal Walker, her stylist at All About You Salon, reassured her. Salon owners Crystal and her mother, Sarah Walker, are familiar with strange, detached ponytails being handed around the room. They offer free haircuts to those who pledge to give their hair to Locks of Love, which makes wigs out of donated hair for children with cancer.
Moffat County cuts capital projects in 2010, expects more cuts later
December 17, 2009
It seems certain that one year of budget cuts will not be enough for Moffat County, officials said. The Moffat County Com­mission approved, 3-0, its 2010 budget Tuesday.
Consumer-driven lab testing eyed at TMH
December 17, 2009
The Memorial Hospital is in the process of implementing a new plan that could help patients take some aspects of health care into their own hands.
Datebook for Dec. 17, 2009
December 17, 2009
10 and 11:30 a.m. Story-time takes place in the children’s room at the Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St.
Craig Briefs: H1N1 vaccine now offered to veterans
December 17, 2009
The Craig Veterans Affairs TeleHealth Clinic has received 100 doses of H1N1 vaccine for distribution to veterans.
Police blotter for Dec. 17
December 17, 2009
Police blotter for Dec. 17
Colorado’s Future touts ballot reform
Group hosts event with civic leaders to discuss revised ballot process
December 17, 2009
If a ballroom at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort were the U.S. Senate floor, America would have health care reform by now. Local Democrats and Re­­publicans found widespread agreement on numerous ideas Wed­nesday evening during a three-hour event about ballot reform and public policy hosted by Colorado’s Future.
Cathy Hamilton: Family makes a great sacrifice
December 17, 2009
It was shaping up to be an ordinary birthday. Not that all birthdays aren’t extraordinary, by some measure, but this one was No. 54 — well past the hoopla of 50 and not quite the “double nickels” milestone I’m dreading.
Jesse Kurz: Rec center needed
December 17, 2009
Looking for something to do besides sledding or ice skating? Me, too. I think Craig should build a recreation center. If Craig has a rec center, it would bring more people to town and create more activity for people of all ages.
Joanne Lighthizer: Craig has theft problem
December 17, 2009
I thought long and hard about writing this or not. I have to warn others like myself about this problem with theft in Craig.
Club hockey team to take momentum to Crested Butte
December 17, 2009
Going into a weekend series against Crested Butte, the Moffat County club hockey team has one big advantage. Momentum, and lots of it.
MCHS boys basketball to face tough competition in Thornton tournament
December 17, 2009
Facing some of the best teams in Division 4A should be all the motivation the Moffat County High School boys varsity basketball team needs. At 6 p.m. today, the team will get to see how it stacks up against one of Colorado’s toughest teams when it kicks off the Thornton tournament with a game against Pueblo East High School.
Annie’s Mailbox: After 25 years, mother-in-law still rude
December 17, 2009
Dear Annie: My husband, “Kevin,” and I have been together 25 years. Our relationship is as wonderful today as on our first date. My mother-in-law, however, hates me. She says I wrecked her only son’s life because I can’t have children. This same woman called her son two days before our wedding and told him to “choose.” Kevin told her, “I’m going to spend the rest of my life with the woman I love. I have nothing more to say to you.” And he hung up.
Daily horoscope for Dec. 17
December 17, 2009
Daily horoscope for Dec. 17

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