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- On the record for July 29, 2010
- July 28, 2010
- On the record for July 29, 2010
- Young golfers take on the Yampa
- Junior classic in Craig features 49 young golfers
- July 28, 2010
- Although she finished first in the girls 6-and-under division, golfer Halle Hamilton thought she could have improved on her score of 27 for three holes. “It was pretty good,” Hamilton said. “It was probably worse than how I usually golf.”
- Moffat officials eyeing river level
- State park: About 3 more weeks to float river in Craig
- July 28, 2010
- The season for taking a cool float down the Yampa River in the summer heat, a favorite pastime for many Craig and Moffat County residents, could soon come to a close. That’s according to Ron Dellacroce, manager of the Yampa River State Park. He estimated that a section of the river many local residents use — from Yampa Valley Golf Course to South Beach — should be floatable for three more weeks. It is one of the deepest river sections in the region, he said.
- Craig City Council approves lodging tax on 1st reading
- July 28, 2010
- The Craig City Council took one of its last steps Tuesday in approving the 6.9-percent lodging tax ballot measure to present to city voters. But, the decision from the council wasn’t unanimous. The council approved, 5-1 on first reading, to place the 6.9-percent lodging tax ballot question and ordinance before Craig voters in the November election.
- Idaho man’s journey through Craig suffers setback
- Moffat County residents lend assistance in difficult time
- July 28, 2010
- When Idaho resident Phil Dawson, 59, set out on his 7,500-mile journey across the United States, he knew he would run into problems. What he didn’t expect was to be sidelined for a few weeks, Dawson said. Dawson’s trip is designed to raise money for the non-profit organization he founded, America Fundraisers Inc., an organization that assists families with medical expenses for children who need organ transplants. The trip brought him through Craig on Thursday.
- Moffat County applies for two road improvement grants
- Commission unsure if projects will get thumbs-up from state
- July 28, 2010
- After a year of waiting, the Moffat County Commission is ready to submit two energy and mineral impact grant applications. At its regular meeting Tuesday, the commission approved, 3-0, two grant applications for roadwork improvements to Moffat County Road 107 and Ninth Street. The commission requested $613,680 for the County Road 107 improvements and $131,576.50 for Ninth Street improvement.
- Datebook for July 28
- July 28, 2010
- 8 to 11:30 a.m. The Journey at First Baptist hosts vacation Bible school called “Soul Survivors on Danger Island” for children up to sixth grade. Call Sandi or LuAnn at 824-5926. 8:30 a.m. to noon. St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St., hosts vacation Bible school, with the theme Son Harvest County Fair, through Friday. Call 824-5330. 9 to 9:30 a.m. United States Department of Agriculture food distributions take place at the Maybell Community Center. Call Meghan Rudd at 824-8282, ext. 11.
- Bishop: Think before you vote
- July 28, 2010
- To the editor: As a longtime Moffat County resident, I am writing to ask everyone voting in the upcoming election to consider something important. This year, we have a number of candidates to choose from. However, a few of these candidates are what I would call “career politicians.”
- Craig Briefs: Food distributions continuing today
- July 28, 2010
- Moffat County’s United States Department of Agriculture food distributions continue today. The Maybell distribution will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Maybell Community Center. The Dinosaur distribution is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the county office.
- Editorial: New Trapper boss key to economy
- July 28, 2010
- The board of directors at Trapper Mining Co. recently made news by naming Jim Mattern, a 26-year employee, as the coal mine’s new president and general manager. The hiring caught the attention of the Editorial Board, and for good reason: the position Mattern inherits is extremely vital to the overall well-being of the Craig and Moffat County economy.
- Jowell: Time to keep promises
- July 28, 2010
- To the editor: I seem to recall our local politicians running on the promise of keeping our gas prices fair and in balance with the rest of the state. What happened?
- Herring: A worthy candidate
- July 28, 2010
- To the editor: I would like to encourage your readers to mark Aug. 10 in red on their calendars. On Aug. 10, get out and vote in the Colorado primary election. I would also like to encourage the voting public to vote for Tony St. John for Moffat County Commissioner, District 2.
- Horoscope for July 28
- July 28, 2010
- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t rush your assignments and you’ll be amazed at how much more you’ll accomplish. Consistency rather than urgency gets you what you want without engendering time-consuming mistakes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — The best way to get the assistance of someone who could help you achieve a goal is to avoid making continuous pitches for his/her support. Ask only once and accept this person’s response.
- Annie’s Mailbox: Woman tried to mend family
- July 28, 2010
- Dear Annie: I am 55 and have been married to Jim, age 73, for five years. Jim’s wife died six years before we met, and his two children became furious when he began dating, saying he was being unfaithful. They badgered Jim until he deeded them his house and property. Jim also gave each kid $250,000 in cash and paid off the mortgages on their homes.
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