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- Fire officials: Alkali Fire has grown to 6,500 acres
- August 19, 2010
- The Alkali Fire north of Maybell has grown to an estimated 6,500 acres, the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit reported Thursday morning.
- On the Record for Aug. 19, 2010
- August 19, 2010
- On the Record for Aug. 19, 2010
- 1,000-acre fire burns near Maybell in Moffat County
- August 19, 2010
- A fast-growing fire is burning on private land about 10 miles north of Maybell in Moffat County, according to the Bureau of Land Management. The fire was started by lightning Wednesday afternoon and by 8:30 p.m. had consumed 1,000 acres.
- Black Mountain Theatre set to stage play in Craig
- August 19, 2010
- Nobody knows where Craig and Moffat County will be in the future, but one man is ready to share his projections. Black Mountain Theatre will host auditions Aug. 30 and 31 for “Moffat County’s Last Stand,” a three-act play set in Craig in the year 2025. The show is an original piece by local writer David Morris, a teacher at Craig Middle School. Morris, better known under the pen name Orlando Frangipani, will also serve as the play’s director.
- Surf’s up for fire department’s Saturday luau fundraiser in Craig
- August 19, 2010
- A cool Pacific breeze will be blowing through Craig this weekend. Craig Fire/Rescue will host the 71st annual Firefighter’s Ball on Saturday evening at The O.P. Bar & Grill, 534 E. Victory Way. Running from 6 p.m. to midnight, the event carries a Hawaiian luau theme. The night of tropic-themed entertainment will include a costume contest for the best island garb, limbo dancing, music by disc jockey Mason Siedschlaw and more. O.P. owners Delbert and Diana Knez will provide a spread of food and beverages, complete with a burger bar and two bars dispensing alcohol for the crowd.
- Stormy Schuler named assistant MCHS volleyball coach
- Former D-I player to coach JV team
- August 19, 2010
- Volleyball is no small part of Stormy Schuler’s life. She grew up around it, and it brought her first to Western Wyoming Community College, then to Arkansas State University. Now, volleyball has brought her to Moffat County. Last week, Schuler, 25, was named the assistant coach for the Moffat County High School girls volleyball team.
- Craig dealers unhappy about auto tent event
- August 19, 2010
- Craig resident Danny Wells was at looking for a Toyota 4Runner at a tent sale at the Kmart parking lot Wednesday. Wells said he received a flier in the mail about the sale, and wanted to “come see what they had.” As he browsed the car selection, Wells said he is loyal to the Toyota brand, but sometimes has to shop in Glenwood Springs or Denver to find cars made by the company.
- Craig Rotary Club donates to Guatemalan fever prevention
- August 19, 2010
- The Craig Rotary Club is partnering with other Rotary Clubs throughout Colorado to send aid to villages in Guatemala that are exposed to Dengue Fever, a life-threatening virus that is transmitted via mosquitoes. The Craig Rotary Club has committed $1,000 to assist in the prevention of the fever, which is reaching near epidemic proportions in the Central American region. This is a yearlong project during which Rotary Clubs throughout the state will provide funds in the amount of about $95,000 for education and prevention of this disease
- City of Craig recognized for summer youth employment
- About 100 youths worked at various city departments during school break
- August 19, 2010
- At the start of each summer, as the schools close and the weather warms, Craig City Clerk and Personnel Director Shirley Seely finds herself with a large stack of work to sort through. That work entails filing the paperwork to add about 100 youths ages 16 to 20 to the city’s payroll for various positions around Craig. “It takes a lot of time,” she said. “Our first payroll in June is the one that really hits us, because that is when they all come on board and it takes quite a bit to do all the paperwork and track them down.”
- Cathy Hamilton: Dog days coming to an end
- August 19, 2010
- I never thought I’d say this, especially in print, but I kind of miss those excessive heat warnings. It’s not that I enjoyed walking around in a sober stupor for days on end, my sense of humor evaporating with gallons of sweat. (Dear citizens: I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to everyone I scowled, swore or spat at in the last several days. I was not myself. In fact, that was my evil twin, Cranky.)
- Sports Briefs: Bowling meeting set for Aug. 26
- August 19, 2010
- There will be a meeting for the Thursday night premier mixed doubles bowling league at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 990 Industrial Ave. Current and prospective league members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Eunice Linton at 824-9764, or Phyllis Goodwin at 824-3196.
- Adams: Treated like criminals
- August 19, 2010
- To the editor: This weekend, my family and I were at Elkhead Reservoir to camp and water ski. Our hosts were the Colorado State Parks rangers, who constantly let themselves be known. I counted five of them on a hilltop spying on us with binoculars, or constantly harassing us in the campground that was not even a quarter full about paying fees, which were already paid.
- Datebook for Aug. 19
- August 19, 2010
- 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Senior swimnastics takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625. 11 a.m. Story-time takes place at the Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St. Families can enjoy guest speakers, skits, activities and songs. Call 824-5116. 1 to 8 p.m. The Craig Swimming Complex is open for swimming. The cost is $4 for adults 18 and older; $3.25 for swimmers 12 to 17; $3 for swimmers 4 to 11; and swimmers 3 and younger and 55 and older swim for free. Call the pool at 824-3015.
- Craig Briefs: Blood drive slated for Tuesday
- August 19, 2010
- Bonfils Blood Center hosts a community blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Center of Craig, 601 Yampa Ave. Each donor will receive a free beach towel as a token of thanks. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Bonfils appointment center at 1-800-365-0006.
- Annie’s Mailbox: She wants husband to quit drinking
- August 19, 2010
- Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 20 years. He was a drinker when I met him, but of course, I was young and naive and thought I could change him. When I couldn’t, I decided to join him. We had two children, and because of our drinking, the children were taken away from us for two months.
- Horoscope for Aug. 19
- August 19, 2010
- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’ll get a lot further with others if you look for their virtues instead of their frailties. Once you start criticizing others, you can expect to be attacked regarding your less charming facets. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — When being generous, you become more and more attractive by the minute. Conversely, when you’re more concerned about getting than giving, all people see are your figurative warts. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You might find yourself wanting to manipulate others into doing your bidding, but don’t do it. You would soon find out this ploy has more weak points than strong ones.
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