Archive for Friday, January 8, 2010

Lead stories

8:43 p.m.
FINAL: MCHS boys outlast Eagle Valley, 65-64
10:05 p.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 10:05 p.m.
The Bulldogs are now 1-0 in Western Slope League play.

All stories

FINAL: MCHS boys outlast Eagle Valley, 65-64
10:05 p.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 10:05 p.m.
The Bulldogs are now 1-0 in Western Slope League play.
MCHS rallies to win league home opener
08:02 p.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 08:02 p.m.
The Moffat County High School girls varsity basketball team is playing their first home game of the season at 6 p.m. tonight at the MCHS gymnasium, 900 Finley Lane.
Diane Prather: It’s time for a switch from desserts
January 8, 2010
This recipe came from “Ground Beef Recipes,” a pamphlet put out by the “Beef: It’s What’s for Dinner” promotion and furnished by the Colorado Beef Council. “Chili Beef Express” serves four people (about 1 1/4 cups per serving).
Cold weather cause of recent power outages
12:04 p.m., January 8, 2010 Updated 08:56 p.m.
Three power outages that affected more than 1,000 Craig homes in the past two days are most likely because of extreme cold weather, Yampa Valley Electric Association officials said.
Searchers off to busy start for year
Volunteers have been called 7 times in 6 days to begin 2010
January 8, 2010
Since the start of the new year, Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers have been called seven times in six days for lost snowshoers, skiers and snowmobilers.
Andy Bockelman: Films fantastic — part 1
Decade offered wide array of films for everyone
January 8, 2010
As a new decade begins, it’s time to reflect on what the past 10 years have brought the world in terms of film accomplishments.
Annie’s Mailbox: My husband plans to leave US
January 8, 2010
Dear Annie: My 59-year-old husband of 15 years wants to leave the U.S. and move abroad for a few years because he is not getting along with his family. He insists I also pack up and move.
David Pressgrove: Missing the miracles? Get some cardboard
January 8, 2010
I’ve seen the cardboard testimonies presentation at a church or a camp five times in the past six months. The latest was Sunday at the church I attend. On Sunday, I even saw it twice in one day, and regardless of the repetition, I was just as choked up after the fifth time as I was the first time I watched a video on YouTube with the testimonies.
Susan Whinery: Integrated Community should be applauded
January 8, 2010
As an Integrated Community volunteer, I’d like to make a quick clarification regarding Mr. Reina’s letter to the editor in Wednesday’s Craig Daily Press.
Police blotter for Jan. 6
January 8, 2010
James Franklin Morrison, 43, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on suspicion of second-degree assault, menacing, third-degree assault, domestic violence and obstruction of telephone or telegraph service.
Young attorney joins Moffat County DA’s office
January 8, 2010
Marty Galloway, a 25-year-old who graduated from the University of Colorado in May, soon will get his chance at a childhood dream.
Horoscope for Jan. 8
January 8, 2010
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Put your head together with friends or associates with whom you share a common objective. If you build a team with a good purpose in mind, you’ll have an excellent chance of success.
Kathy Bassett: Who sez animals are stoopid?
January 8, 2010
If you really believe this, then you haven’t been around too many critters in your lifetime. I give four-legged critters a lot more credit than I do lots of two-legged critters.
Janet Sheridan: Refusing to resolve
January 8, 2010
I enjoy the fresh feel of January when stark coldness freezes the bad stuff — germs, jaywalking, poor posture — and encourages new beginnings. I contemplate ways to better myself. I could be more intellectual, seek consistency with my grooming, sew without profanity.
Local educator teaches with positive reinforcement
January 8, 2010
Something new is starting to happen each time Sandra Kruczek places a skateboard on the floor of her Craig home. Her dog, Stewart, will look at her, look back at the skateboard, then put his front paws on the board and begin to slowly push with his back feet.
Home, new car sales slump; business owners upbeat about future
January 8, 2010
Jerry Thompson was glad to see some new Ford vehicles dropped off at his dealership recently. The owner of Craig Ford said he could have been selling new cars for the past several months but that he hadn’t received any from the manufacturer.
Bulldogs look to down Devils
MCHS boys varsity basketball team to play 1st home game tonight
January 8, 2010
Coming off a tough December on the road, the Moffat County High School boys varsity basketball team will get just what it needs: A stretch at home.
Fuel gauge for Jan. 8
January 8, 2010
Regular unleaded and diesel prices around Craig as of Thursday afternoon. Numbers correspond to the numbers on the photo.
Judi Whilden: Integrated Community provides valuable service
January 8, 2010
Integrated Community is doing just what it is supposed to be doing — teaching English to adults whose first language is not English.
Bulldogs hope for support in the stands tonight vs. Eagle Valley
January 8, 2010
For the Moffat County High School boys varsity basketball team, playing at home means several things.
Craig briefs: Middle school PAC to meet Monday
January 8, 2010
The Craig Middle School Parent Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the CMS library, 915 Yampa Ave.
Datebook for Jan. 8
January 8, 2010
8:30 to 10 a.m. Senior swimnastics takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.
No injuries in electrical house fire Thursday
January 8, 2010
No one was injured in a house fire that began at about 7:45 a.m. Thursday at 870 Exmoor Road in the Ridgeview subdivision on the west side of Craig.
Ski Haus Avalanche Clinic starts tonight
January 8, 2010
Murray Selleck can’t remember the first time he helped put on the annual Ski Haus Avalanche Clinic, which returns to Steamboat Springs tonight. The clinic is “just full of critical skills for any backcountry skier, and we’ve been skiing in the backcountry around here for a long time,” said Selleck, an employee at Ski Haus.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

This site is best viewed with Spreadfirefox Affiliate Button or the latest version of Internet Explorer