Archive for Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Moffat County School Board agenda for Thursday
November 18, 2009
6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Moffat County School District administration building boardroom, 775 Yampa Ave.
Annie’s Mailbox: My son’s teacher belittles her students
November 18, 2009
Dear Annie: I have two children who attend public school in California. We were relatively happy with our children’s education until our oldest started fifth grade. We had heard rumors for many years that one particular fifth-grade teacher was absolutely awful, and of course, our son got her. This woman is mean and degrading and belittles the children on a daily basis. What’s worse, she seems to get pleasure from her horrible treatment of these poor kids.
Sports briefs: Lifeguard certification offered
November 18, 2009
Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard must take a certification class. Participants must be at least 15-years-old and pass a swim test.
Pomeroy is just 1 of the guys
She doesn’t care what gender her teammates are — so long as they pass the puck
November 18, 2009
Kelsie Pomeroy doesn’t skip drills because she’s a girl. She doesn’t ask for special treatment because a ponytail sticks out underneath her helmet. All she asks is that her teammates give her the puck when she’s poised to score. Pomeroy, 15, is the sole girl on the Moffat County Bulldog Club Hockey team.
County considers proposed 2010 budget
November 18, 2009
Declining revenues are, and will continue to be, a major issue for Moffat County officials for the foreseeable future, Budget Analyst Tinneal Gerber said.
Andy Bockelman: ‘The Box’ a disappointing story
November 18, 2009
The Box” screenplay is the weak point of writer/director Richard Kelly’s third feature. Reworking the structure of Richard Matheson’s short story “Button, Button” — also made into an episode of the 1980s redo of “The Twilight Zone” — Kelly expands it with an unfortunate outcome.
Jay and Dotty Oxley: CNCC betters Craig
November 18, 2009
As a local businessperson, I know that the healthiest towns in America are college towns, and with very good reason.
Amy Busby: Gas prices high
November 18, 2009
I am writing in response to a reader’s aggravation over the gas prices being too high in Craig.
Judy Laib: Send troops, Obama
November 18, 2009
Thank you for allowing those concerned about our country to voice their opinions. I especially want to thank John Kinkaid for his recent “letter to the president.”
Friends of Northwest Colorado: NWCOS didn’t reach drilling consensus
12:00 a.m., November 18, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m.
This letter is in response to Moffat County’s Oct. 6 letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the BLM’s Resource Management Plan Revision for the Little Snake Field Office (Government Update for Oct. 6, Daily Press).
Our View: Singing praises
November 18, 2009
The Editorial Board took a certain amount of pride away from a former local resident’s recent and well-deserved reception of a prestigious state award. The community should share the same sense of pride.
Police blotter for Nov. 16
November 18, 2009
Jessica Renee Phillips, 22, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant.
Sales tax drop hits Craig, Moffat County
County collections $93K less than expected
November 18, 2009
City and county sales taxes took what local officials called a “major drop” in September, darkening hopes that the holiday season will buoy revenue.
Datebook for Nov. 18
November 18, 2009
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Aging Well Program sponsors Wellness Wednesdays for adults ages 50 and older. Options include art, writing, and exercise classes. Lunch is served at each week’s lunchtime presentation. Register for activities before Wednesday. This event takes place at American Legion Post 62, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 871-7676 for more information.
MCHS grad loses battle with cancer
Cory Pike succumbs to lymphoma at 20
November 18, 2009
With his parents and brother by his side, 20-year-old Cory Pike died Monday night of Burkitt’s lymphoma after fighting the cancer for six months.
Hayden School Board to review Hagins firing
Former transportation director alleges board took illegal action
November 18, 2009
The Hayden School Board will decide tonight whether to accept the termination of former Transportation Director Richard “Festus” Hagins. Hagins was told he was fired via an Oct. 26 letter from Superintendent Greg Rockhold. Hagins has alleged that the School Board acted illegally by voting to terminate his contract in executive session during its Oct. 21 meeting.
Horoscope for Nov. 18
November 18, 2009
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You have wonderful possibilities for material acquisition. The problem is that you also have great possibilities for the misuse of funds. Enjoy yourself, but know when to stop spending.
Craig briefs: H1N1 shots available for priority groups
November 18, 2009
A public drop-in clinic for H1N1 vaccinations is scheduled to take place from 3:30 to 7 p.m. today at Moffat County High School, 900 Finley Lane.
MCHS students travel to Aspen for honor band
November 18, 2009
John Bolton, Moffat County High School band director took 11 band students to Aspen on Friday to participate in the Colorado Music Educators Association honor band for Northwest Colorado.

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