Archive for Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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DOLA denies county road request
Agency has limited funds; county preparing for year without grants
November 25, 2009
Moffat County received confirmation Friday that it will not receive any of the $17 million in severance tax grant funding made available this year by the state Legislature. The county applied for almost $5 million to repave 28 1/4 miles of Moffat County Road 4, which officials said is in disrepair because of increased energy industry traffic between Wyoming and the Piceance Basin.
Students, faculty remember MCHS secretary Tanya Bohrer
November 25, 2009
The last time Moffat County High School Principal Thom Schnellinger saw his secretary, Tanya Bohrer, all he got was a wave from her hospital room: A simple ack­nowledgement from a friend, co-worker and caring mentor.
MCTA director resigns
Board to seek replacement
November 25, 2009
The Moffat County Tourism Association Board called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the resignation of its director, Michelle Balleck. Balleck, who has worked for MCTA since January, turned in a letter of resignation to Moffat County on Monday.
Volleyball awards dinner reflects accomplishments on, off the court
November 25, 2009
Senior Kelly Edington needed only two words to sum up the Moffat County High School girls volleyball awards dinner. “It’s sad,” she said. “I didn’t cry, but it’s sad.” The whole team met for the last time Tuesday at the high school for the awards dinner.
Kathy Bassett: Memories and rural one-room schools
November 25, 2009
My kids are not going to forget that they went to a tiny one-room school in Brown’s Park. They made lots of memories. Of course, there were no school buses, so we parents drove the kids to school. For some, it was a 20- or 30-mile trip, and others were six to 10 miles. I remember one morning in particular, we pulled into the schoolyard, but the kids couldn’t get into the school.
Craig sports briefs: Company trying to solicit local businesses
November 25, 2009
Richard Wildenhaus, Moffat County High School athletic director, is warning the community about a company soliciting local businesses.
Our View: Help for the holidays
November 25, 2009
Alcoholism has jokingly been referred to as a three-step disease — Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. However, there’s truth behind the humor, enough to lead the Editorial Board to believe the next several weeks could be particularly difficult for some people who find the holidays a difficult time of year.
Gene Counts: Making too big a deal
November 25, 2009
I have read a couple of letters to the editor from the Friends of Northwest Colorado, and I am sure they are not speaking for all of us. They are making too big of a deal about oil and gas drilling in Northwest Colorado.
Police Blotter for Nov. 23, 2009
November 25, 2009
Moffat County Jail
Datebook for Nov. 25, 2009
November 25, 2009
Today
Annie’s Mailbox: Husband’s sister’s kids keep getting us sick
November 25, 2009
Dear Annie: My husband’s sister refuses to cancel her plans even if her children are sick — which happens all the time. She will drop the kids off at my mother-in-law’s and, as she’s leaving, say, “Oh, by the way, ‘Suzy’ has a cold.”
Horoscopes for Nov. 25, 2009
November 25, 2009
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Today might not start out so well, but it is likely to be a day where you will turn around several failing endeavors, producing a number of happy endings.
Craig briefs: State offices closed Thursday, Friday
November 25, 2009
State government offices will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and many state offices will be closed Friday, the third furlough day this year as part of ongoing efforts to keep the state budget balanced.

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