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- Andy Bockelman: “Eat Pray Love” heartburn at best, heartbreak at worst
- August 20, 2010
- Sometimes you need to travel the world to truly learn who you are and what you’re capable of doing in life, taking in all the cultures, cuisine and companionship you can. And, sometimes you may as well save a year and a lot of money in airfare by just stretching on a yoga mat for a half-hour, heating up a can of Chef Boyardee, turning on the TV and snuggling with your cat. Such is the lesson to be learned in “Eat Pray Love.”
- On the Record for Aug. 20, 2010
- August 20, 2010
- On the Record for Aug. 20, 2010
- Fire near Maybell contained
- Officials: Alkali blaze grew to 7,917 acres at its peak
- 12:33 a.m., August 20, 2010 Updated 12:33 a.m.
- At its peak, the Alkali Fire north of Maybell reached 7,917 acres, the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit reported. However, fire crews were able to contain the fire Thursday afternoon.
- Hayden bans medical marijuana shops
- Dispensaries, cultivation and manufacture centers barred
- August 20, 2010
- The prohibition of the medical marijuana industry in Hayden passed without a comment Thursday evening. No members from the public spoke, and no members of the board added to the ongoing conversation about the prohibition of medical marijuana industry in the town during a Town Council meeting.
- Local fuel gauge for Aug. 20
- August 20, 2010
- Regular unleaded and diesel prices as of Thursday afternoon. Numbers correspond to the numbers on the photo. Craig: 1. Loaf ‘N Jug, 2441 W. Victory Way • Unleaded: $2.84; Diesel: $2.94
- Carbon sequestration project wraps first phase near Craig
- Geologists gathered thousands of geological readings throughout area
- August 20, 2010
- After three months of scouring the area surrounding Craig, a team of nine geologists have finished preliminary data gathering to determine if the area would be suitable for carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration is the process by which carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and other sources are captured and injected into the ground. The team of geologists from the Colorado Geological Survey began research April 15 and wrapped up around July 15, said David Noe, a field geologist who worked on the project.
- Chef Chavez returns to Craig steakhouse after 7 months away
- August 20, 2010
- Rolfy Chavez, 46, contends from the beginning of time, people have gathered around food. “Food brings people together in any race, any color, any religion,” he said. “People come when there is something to eat. I like that. That is a good experience in the community and for everybody.” Family and people are the main reasons Chavez, the executive chef at the Castle Ranch Steakhouse inside the Holiday Inn of Craig, initially became interested in cooking and ultimately decided to become a chef.
- Meeker Classic to open 24th annual event Sept. 8
- August 20, 2010
- The 24th annual Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials are almost at the gate. The world-renowned event will provide days of entertainment for humans and canines alike. Taking place Sept. 8 through 12, the sheepdog trials are a competition for border collies experienced in herding and entertainment for the crowds that come to cheer them on.
- MCHS junior Miguel Molina running cross country, playing football this season
- August 20, 2010
- Miguel Molina has been in constant motion this month. He wakes up every day and runs with the cross-country team at 6:30 a.m. When his run is over, the 16-year-old returns to Moffat County High School, puts on his shoulder pads, and delivers and takes his licks as a defensive back and wingback. Such is life for the two-sport Molina.
- Folks: Judging me without knowing me
- August 20, 2010
- There seems to be a lot of judging going on about our community about others without first really getting to know them. Why are we so quick to cast the first stone? The historical Jesus waarns us about doing so, “Do not judge others with a splinter in their eye when we have a log in ours.” The ethos of a people is defined as “the tone, character, and quality of their life, it’s moral and aesthetic style and mood, the picture we have of the way things in sheer actuality are, our most comprehensive ideas of order” (Geertz, The Interpretation of Cultures).
- Craig Briefs: Church hosting opera tonight
- August 20, 2010
- The Emerald City Outreach Opera is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1295 W. Ninth St., in Craig. The performance is “Suor Angelica,” a one-hour opera about a princess who has an illegitimate son and then enters a convent to atone The second hour will be selections from Puccini’s “La Boheme,” a love story set in turn-of-the-century Paris.
- Robinson: Helping a person in need
- August 20, 2010
- To the editor: Living in Craig for 35 years now, I have seen the people here helping other people who have had misfortunes. Drew Balleck worked for the Craig Daily Press years ago. He was also active with the Boom Town Players. Today, Drew is badly burned and severely helpless. Please, everyone in Craig, write to him and encourage him to live.
- Datebook for Aug. 20
- August 20, 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. 9 to 11 a.m. Playgroup for toddler/preschool-age children takes place Loudy-Simpson Park, weather permitting. Call Kevin at 824-1703 or Ann Anderson at 826-2717. 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.
- On the Record for Aug. 20
- August 20, 2010
- Craig Police Department Wednesday, Aug. 18 Officers responded to two requests to assist another agency. Officers responded to 16 animal complaints. Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle.
- Sheridan: A walk around Craig
- August 20, 2010
- In April, Joel gave a tour of Craig to each of the out-of-town finalists for the administrative position at East Elementary School. He enjoyed getting to know the candidates as he showed them our civic sites. Since then, I’ve thought about the places I’d take potential inhabitants of Craig, and the best season for each.
- Horoscope for Aug. 20
- August 20, 2010
- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Those with whom you’re involved will expect you to do what was promised regardless of how you feel. Not feeling up to the task will be no excuse, so try to do the best you can. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — There is nothing wrong with your earning capacity, yet it could be a day of downs for you financially, when expenses get thrown at you from left and right. Bite the bullet and handle it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Spoiled youngsters could expect that all that you’ve done for them in the past should be standard procedure, and could make some unreasonable demands on you. Don’t let them get away with such behavior.
- Annie’s Mailbox: Parents think son only wants their money
- August 20, 2010
- Dear Annie: Our 19-year-old son, “Todd,” left home a year ago with only a backpack. He left a voicemail saying he was with a friend and not to look for him. My husband finally got a mailing address when he called Todd’s cell phone and said perhaps insurance coverage was no longer needed if we didn’t know where he was. We continued to forward mail to him and twice received e-mail — once to ask for money (which we sent) and another time to tell us his guitar had been stolen
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