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Government update for Sept. 19
September 19, 2009

• Approved, 3-0, a personnel requisition for a part-time assistant wastewater plant operator in Maybell. It was an existing position.

3rd-graders learn life skills at Outdoor Education
September 19, 2009
Halite was 8-year-old Ashleigh Wheeler’s favorite kind of mineral. Former Moffat County School District superintendent Pete Bergmann had encouraged her to taste the clear, white stone to determine what kind of rock it was. If it tasted like salt, it was probably halite.
Datebook for Sept. 19
September 19, 2009

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free flu shots for veterans are given out at the Craig Telehealth Clinic. Veterans intending to get a flu shot are asked to notify the clinic staff ahead of time by e-mailing april.branstetter@va.gov or gina.andujo@va.gov, or calling the clinic at 824-6721 after 5 p.m. and leaving a message.

Craig briefs: Sheep Wagon Days kicks off today
September 19, 2009
The Wyman Museum, 94350 U.S. Highway 40, hosts the 11th annual Sheep Wagon Days this weekend.
School district upgrades security measures
September 19, 2009

The doors of all Moffat County schools now are locked during school hours and are unlocked only by a button inside the secretary’s office after a visitor is identified.

Moffat County prepares for major revenue loss in 2011
September 19, 2009

Looking over a recent audit of Moffat County’s finances, County Budget Analyst Tinneal Gerber said she is glad to have sizable reserves.

Horoscope for Sept. 19, 2009
September 19, 2009
Horoscope for Sept. 19, 2009
MCHS’ Mason Updike paces team in 45-7 win against Battle Mountain
September 19, 2009

The Bulldogs overcame injuries to senior fullbacks Pablo Salcido and Jasen Kettle to beat Battle Mountain High School, 45-7, on Friday at Moffat County High School.

Police blotter for Sept. 19, 2009
September 19, 2009

Laverda Lisa Duncan, 31, of Denver, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant.

Annie’s Mailbox: Nephew can’t get a job since getting out of jail
September 19, 2009
Dear Annie: My nephew was involved in a robbery when he was only 19 and paid for it with 10 years of his life.
Most elementary classes at target size
Literacy a focus in larger-than-normal classes
September 19, 2009

In the Moffat County School District, 16 out of 54 classes, or about 30 percent, at the four elementary schools are above the target class size. Of those classes, two-thirds are at Sandrock Elementary.

Be safe in preparing meats
September 19, 2009
Food safety begins at the grocery store. “Convenient & Healthy: Ground Beef Recipes,” a brochure prepared by the Colorado and Iowa Beef Councils, offers tips for buying beef.
Soccer falls to Battle Mountain
September 19, 2009

On Friday, the Moffat County High School boys varsity soccer team fell to Battle Mountain High School, 4-1, at Loudy-Simpson Park.

Francisco Reina: Coach not ready to lead
September 19, 2009
Dear editor: I have known the team for four years, and I am really proud of the team. But to be honest, I feel the coach is not ready to be the head coach or to compete.
Sawer to build soccer field
September 19, 2009
When it comes to Bill Sawer and soccer fields, it’s been a story of almosts. Now 66, Sawer has decided to get his hands dirty.
Baxter Black: Bronc years
September 19, 2009

Calf ropers are a peculiar group of talented cowboys. I would characterize them as more serious about their work than most.

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