Archive for Monday, May 11, 2009

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Craig man in serious condition after motorcycle crash
09:12 p.m., May 11, 2009 Updated 12:45 a.m.

A 37-year-old Craig man who was thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on U.S. Highway 40 west of Hayden on Monday night was listed in serious condition. He was scheduled to be flown to Denver Health, authorities said.

Red flag warning issued for Northwest Colorado
Low humidity and high winds combine to make dangerous wildfire conditions
09:00 p.m., May 11, 2009 Updated 12:46 a.m.
High winds, low humidity and an abundance of dry fuels are combining to make for particularly dangerous wildfire conditions today. A flood advisory has been issued for the Elk River near Milner.
Moffat County School Board special meeting May 12
May 11, 2009

A Moffat County School Board special meeting is at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Charity ride to continue on journey today
Ride Across America benefits camp for chronically ill children
12:45 p.m., May 11, 2009 Updated 12:22 a.m.
This morning, NASCAR driver Kyle Petty - joined by about 200 other motorcycle riders - will roar out of Steamboat Springs and continue a cross-country trek benefiting a children’s charity.

Datebook for May 11
May 11, 2009

9 to 10 a.m. National Arthritis Foundation swimming takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.

Debbie Barger: Wonderful memorial
May 11, 2009

The honoring of Bill Adams to name the new Intermediate School after him is a wonderful memorial to a lost soldier who fought for his country.

H. Neal Glanville: The hunt for fish and game
May 11, 2009

Preparing this week’s fishing report, I had a weak side of the brain idea.

Why not talk to the fish and game? Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it?

Off to the phone book I went to find the local number I was sure would be there.

But, what to the chagrin of my wandering finger should appear?

Nothing.

MCHS boys swimming performs well with one week until state
May 11, 2009

With the last lap of the 400-meter free relay, the Moffat County High School boys swim team had some catching up to do.

Bryce Jacobson: Family finds success in cheese biz
May 11, 2009

The Petre family moved to Craig in 2003 and decided in 2005, after reading about milking sheep, to begin a sheep’s milk operation.

Annie’s Mailbox: Only friend does spiteful things
May 11, 2009
Dear Annie: I am a 24-year-old female and have been friends with “Danielle” for 12 years. In fact, she is the only friend I have. Recently, I expressed some personal frustrations to her about my in-laws’ lifestyle. I said these things in confidence. My husband is aware of my feelings, and we have reached an understanding. However, last week my brother-in-law came to visit and was extremely distant. He was obviously angry with me but refused to say why.

Aging Well: Haven happenings highlight community
May 11, 2009

This week, staff at The Haven and Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, which operates Haven facilities, is adding community programs focused on outdoor landscaping and gardening projects and a caregiver support group.

Diane Cookston and Roberta Hawks: Pennie for Peace Fundraiser thank you
May 11, 2009

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Pennies for Peace Fundraiser. The Moffat County School District raised $1,408.31 for this project.

110 athletes compete in Special Olympics
May 11, 2009

The Special Olympics Colorado Western Area Summer Games have been in Craig for more than 30 years.

Maybell Heritage Day and Great American Horse Drive bring out region’s Western flavor
May 11, 2009

The Sombrero Ranch Great American Horse Drive has been a long-standing tradition, but the activities in Maybell are starting to grow into their own tradition.

Horoscope for May 11
May 11, 2009

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Don’t depend on a surrogate to handle something important that you can manage effectively all by yourself. Do all your own loading, aiming and firing.

Craig briefs: Stamp prices increase
May 11, 2009

The cost to mail a U.S. First Class 1-ounce letter will increase by 2 cents, from 42 to 44 cents. The cost to mail a postcard will increase from 27 to 28 cents.

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Question of the week

News this week showed snowpack in the Yampa River basin has reached 94 percent of median for the date. Do you think Moffat County is out of the woods as far as drought concerns?

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