Archive for Friday, July 31, 2009

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Man admits to killing bear
Kent Nightwalker says shot was only intended to scare bear away
05:38 p.m., July 31, 2009 Updated 12:06 a.m.
An Eighth Street resident admitted to killing a bear in downtown Steamboat Springs on July 20, but he said the shot was intended only to scare the bear away. Kent Nightwalker said he intended to shoot into the dirt and accidentally killed the male bear.
Carol Jacobson memorial scheduled for Sunday
July 31, 2009
A memorial service for local resident Carol Jacobson is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wyman Museum, 94350 U.S. Highway 40.
Craig woman accused of embezzlement
July 31, 2009

When more than $30,000 went missing from a local real estate agency in March 2008, the owner became suspicious and started looking into accounting practices.

20-year-old dies after reported skateboard incident
July 31, 2009
A day after reportedly falling off his skateboard, resident Shane Braselton, 20, was pronounced dead Wednesday in Grand Junction, Moffat County Coroner Owen Grant said.
Dinosaur National Monument plans move forward
Officials to use stimulus funds to rehab Quarry Visitor Center
July 31, 2009
In July 2006, “significant life, health and safety issues” forced the closure of the Quarry Visitor Center in Dinosaur National Monument, officials said. Since then, monument staff has been working to get the quarry wall - which contains about 1,500 dinosaur bones - open to the public again.
Craig sports briefs: Rally for the Cure event is Aug. 12
July 31, 2009
The 10th annual Rally for the Cure Golf Event is scheduled for 9 a.m., Aug. 12 at Yampa Valley Golf Course, 2179 Highway 394.
Young Life golf event set for Saturday
July 31, 2009
By club or by car, Moffat County Young Life will get its members to camp. On Saturday, Young Life will sponsor a golf tournament at Yampa Valley Golf Course to help raise funds for youth retreat camps.
Fire Management Unit: Fire activity subdued Thursday
July 31, 2009
A fire near Rangely has been 40 percent contained, the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit reported Thursday night, and full containment is expected by Saturday night.
Ed WIlkinson: Congressman works for vets to receive timely treatment
July 31, 2009
U.S. Rep. Harry E. Mitchell, D-Ariz., recently spoke out for ways the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs could provide more timely medical treatment.
Christina M. Currie: Who slumbers at slumber parties?
July 31, 2009
We kept our promise to Katie, by the skin of our teeth and not without a lot of stress, a lack of sleep and a few sore, aching bodies. But against all odds, we were moved into our new house in time for her ninth birthday. Well, sort of.
Police Blotter for July 29, 2009
July 31, 2009
Moffat County Jail
Craig briefs: Hunter education course offered Aug. 17 to 20
July 31, 2009
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is sponsoring a Hunter Education Course for four nights beginning Aug. 17. Classes will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Craig campus. All four classes must be attended. Space is limited, and pre-registration is encouraged.
Datebook for July 31, 2009
July 31, 2009
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Family remembers Jacobson’s effect on others
July 31, 2009
In the words of her family, Carol Jacobson was: A spontaneous gift buyer. A dirty-fingernails girl. A woman of marvelous ability, character and fortitude. An artist. The greatest mom, the greatest daughter, a real blessing.
Museum presents new exhibit
July 31, 2009
The Museum of Northwest Colorado is presenting an exhibit titled “Passing of the Old West” through the end of the year.
Horoscopes for July 31, 2009
July 31, 2009
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Usually, you’re good about ignoring bad behavior as long as it doesn’t affect you. However, today that behavior won’t be easily tolerated, so avoid people who are unduly boorish.
Annie’s Mailbox: Husband has bizarre fingernail habit
July 31, 2009
Dear Annie: My intelligent, good-looking husband of 35 years bites his fingernails to the quick and gnaws on the skin around them. This drives me crazy. His fingernails are only half the size they were when I met him.
Community members, merchants share memories of Carol Jacobson
July 31, 2009
Every Thursday at 8 a.m. for the past year and a half, Carol Jacobson and Janet Sheridan sat in a corner at Serendipity Cafe & Coffee Shop as friends and writing partners. The two women would read works that the other had written and offer critique and advice.

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