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The U.S. Census Bureau will launch a massive operation beginning next week to verify and update more than 145 million addresses as it prepares to conduct the 2010 census.

The common mission among the nonprofit groups at the top of Moffat County United Way’s allocation list is to provide health and human services for the local community.

With less than two weeks to go before the April 7 election, Craig City Council candidates have two opportunities, beginning tonight, to reach out to the public and possibly sway voters.

The Moffat County girls soccer team, winless through its first three games of the 2009 schedule, looked to end the early season skid Tuesday in Palisade.

9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Aging Well Program’s “Wellness Wednesday” is at American Legion Post No. 62 for individuals ages 50 and older. It includes art, writing and exercise classes throughout the day. Lunch is served at each week’s presentation. To register for activities, call 871-7676.

The Northwest Colorado Snowmobile Club has completed the grooming season and all trail markers have been picked up. We hope snowmobilers will continue to enjoy the snow at high elevations, but one must drive about 2 miles up the roads to get to the snow and turning around may be a challenge. NOWECOS would like to say thanks to all the snowmobilers who registered their machines, as this is the money that pays for our grooming costs.

The Craig Daily Press is seeking three to four people to participate on its next editorial board, which begins April 1.

Whether there are artifacts or old mining claims in Sandwash Basin, the Bureau of Land Management and the Vermillion Chapter of the Colorado Archeological Society are seeking a grant to find out.

Gatorade, in partnership with ESPN RISE, announced its selections for 2009 Colorado boys and girls basketball Players of the Year.

The Major League Baseball season is just about upon us once again.

The Craig Girl Scouts would like to thank the community for supporting them in their annual cookie sales. This year was new and exciting for the Girl Scouts. It marked the first year that Daisy Girl Scouts (grades kindergarten and first) were allowed to sell cookies.

Are you stranded on a distant planet with the government after you? E.T. may have phoned home, but if you’re smart, you’ll take a clue from the young heroes of “Race to Witch Mountain” and ally yourself with a former professional wrestler.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Pay attention to your hunches or intuitive perceptions because they could be extra sharp. You shouldn’t have any trouble figuring out how to use what they are telling you.

Deputies responded to 10 civil problems.

Vibrant and vacation-driven are the best ways to describe spring fashions, Craig retailers contend. With flowy, flouncy tops and dresses in a variety of patterns and prints, spring fashions are in Craig and ready for warm-weather wardrobes.

Moffat County School Board meeting

Due to the fire damage and subsequent closure of the Moffat County High School auditorium, and the ongoing construction at the Craig Intermediate School, the Craig Concert Association was without a venue for its past two concerts for the 2008-09 season. Therefore, we extend with great gratitude a heartfelt thank you to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints for so graciously offering their cultural hall as an alternate venue for our 7:30 p.m. concerts Thursday and May 2.

Dear Annie: I haven’t seen my in-laws since we moved across the country three years ago. They are coming in May for a two-week visit and staying in our home with us and our six children.

Craig Mayor Don Jones said feedback he heard was overwhelming regarding the Moffat County School District’s funding request to the city for an expanded gymnasium.