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- Softball tourney this weekend to benefit Roman Gutierrez
- July 23, 2010
- The Craig Softball Association is hosting a benefit softball tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Loudy-Simpson Park, 500 S. Ranney St. Proceeds from the tournament will help cover medical costs for Roman Gutierrez, who last year was hit in the head with a bat while umpiring a game.
- ILC hosting downtown Craig event
- Craig community concert to benefit people with disabilities
- July 23, 2010
- Independent Life Center director Evelyn Tileston wanted to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law in a big way. “We wanted to have a celebration that the whole family could come to,” said Tileston, director of the center at 483 Yampa Ave. “We wanted something for everyone to do.”
- Moffat County American Legion team drops tourney opener
- Baseball team’s set for 2:30 p.m. tilt today against Summit
- July 23, 2010
- Playing Thursday in the first round of the American Legion district tournament in Glenwood Springs, Moffat County’s American Legion Post 62 team was unable to upend rival Steamboat Springs. The baseball team fell, 7-1.
- On the Record for July 23, 2010
- July 23, 2010
- On the Record for July 23, 2010
- Craig dentist John Ilko sells practice after 40 years
- July 23, 2010
- In 1967, John Ilko was a new dentist about to work on a career-shaping procedure, he said. He had just been accepted into a rotating dental internship program with the Army in San Antonio. A soldier who had been fighting in Vietnam had been shot by a .50-caliber machine gun and shipped to San Antonio for reconstructive surgery on his lower jaw.
- On the Mark: MCHS golfer ties for 3rd at Grand Junction tourney
- July 23, 2010
- Mark Dockstader knows that sometimes, what can go wrong on a golf course will. On July 13, he found out that sometimes, by some stroke, those opportunities will swing the other way — the ball will tip into the cup, the putt won’t fall short, the sand trap will be missed altogether. The incoming Moffat County High School senior had a day where little went wrong, and the bounces went his way.
- Moffat County candidates file financial reports
- Frank Moe leading candidates in spending
- July 23, 2010
- As the primary election draws near, the campaign activity of Moffat County candidates for public office is increasing. One indicator of candidate activity — fundraising and expenditures — was released by the Secretary of State’s office Tuesday. Candidates’ financial reports indicate how much money they have raised and spent on their campaigns. Reports reflect candidates’ spending and contributions up to July 15.
- Craig Briefs: Area church hosts Bible school
- July 23, 2010
- St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St., hosts vacation Bible school, with the theme Son Harvest County Fair, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday through July 30. Monday is silly hat day, Tuesday features a free lunch and Friday will include slip-and-slide fun. The cost is $10 per child or $25 per household.
- Cowboy’s cross-country journey makes stop in Craig
- July 23, 2010
- The 59-year-old cowboy unsaddled his tired horses and unpacked the one set of clothes he brought on his cross-country journey. Phil Dawson, of Idaho, is more than a month into his 7,500-mile trip that is expected to last a year-and-a-half. He came Wednesday to Craig, stopping at the Moffat County Fairgrounds to rest and regroup before continuing his trip. Dawson is making his third pack trip across the U.S. to raise money for America Fundraisers Inc., a non-profit organization that assists families with medical expenses for children who need organ transplants.
- Datebook for July 23
- July 23, 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 at Loudy-Simpson Park, weather permitting. Call Kevin at 824-1703 or Ann Anderson at 826-2717. 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Craig Pool Complex is open for swimming. The cost is $4 for adults 18 years and older, $3.25 for swimmers from 12- to 17-years-old, swimmers from 4- to 11-years-old can swim for $3 each and swimmers 3 and younger and 55 and over can swim for free. For more information, call the Pool Complex at 824-3015.
- Free black lung screenings offered
- July 23, 2010
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will offer a series of free, confidential health screenings for surface coal miners in Craig and Meeker next month. The screenings are intended to provide early detection of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung, a serious but preventable occupational lung disease in coal miners caused by breathing respirable coal mine dust.
- Owens fammily: Thanks for the support
- July 23, 2010
- To the editor: The family of Dee Owens would like to thank all of our many friends and family for their support during this difficult time. We would like to thank those who helped with a meal, card and, most especially, visiting with Dee.
- Elwood: Golfing in Yampa Valley
- July 23, 2010
- To the editor: My wife and I always look forward to visiting our children and grandchildren in Craig. I know that every visit to Craig will also require at least one trip to the Yampa Valley Golf Course and Tin Cup Grill. This year, we had occasion to play the course with our kids, grandson and some good friends of the kids.
- Sports Briefs: Football registration deadline extended
- July 23, 2010
- Craig Parks and Recreation is currently taking registrations for Doak Walker tackle football. The program is for boys and girls in third through sixth grades. The deadline to register is July 26. For more information, or to become a certified coach or official, call 826-2029.
- Local fuel gauge for July 23
- July 23, 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
- Annie’s Mailbox: She wants family peace
- July 23, 2010
- Dear Annie: When my widowed father required constant care, I tried repeatedly and without success to have him moved to my home, but was rejected by my siblings, as well as by my father, who wanted to stay in his home. I live quite a distance away and was unable to share in his care, although I did visit periodically. The burden fell to my brother and sister, who hired a wonderful person to help. I have had strained relations with my siblings for many years.
- Horoscope for July 23
- July 23, 2010
- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A lack of exercise could be the culprit if you are now feeling somewhat sluggish. Deliberately engage in something physically vigorous in order to circulate energy throughout your entire system. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Unless you are on guard, you might absentmindedly be inclined to be excessive in your habits, which include eating, drinking or even being sedentary. Make moderation your byword today.
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