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Events aiding Craig economy
FFA convention, rodeo finals bolstering Craig economy
June 11, 2010
ith this week’s FFA State Convention and next week’s Colorado High School Rodeo finals providing an influx of new consumers to the area, Moffat County can expect to feel a financial boost this month, organizers said. Dan Thorn, FFA Foundation executive director, said FFA made initial estimates that the organization would contribute $350,000 to the local economy during the three-day event.
Lamb camp teaches Craig youth showmanship
About 27 youth attending two-day camp at Moffat County Fairgrounds
June 11, 2010
.B. Massey watches intently over a line of about 27 youths gently holding their lambs around the neck Friday morning. His partner, Pete Dempsey, motions for the youths — students at Massey’s Show Lamb Camp — to walk their lambs in a circle around the arena at the Moffat County Fairground.
Stimulus grants to help Moffat County residents get back to work
June 11, 2010
Since he dropped out of Moffat County High School 12 years ago, Patrick Perkins has worked as a security guard, maintenance technician, at a lumberyard, as a pizza delivery guy and at Twentymile Coal Co. But, in 2008, Perkins found himself the victim of cutbacks at the mine. He was out of work in a country spiraling into an economic recession. He had no high school diploma and a wife and two kids at home.
On the Record for June 11, 2010
June 11, 2010
On the Record for June 11, 2010
Police: Steamboat man shot wife, self
Officers stormed into west Steamboat home after hearing gunshot
10:12 a.m., June 11, 2010 Updated 11:39 p.m.
Police Capt. Joel Rae said it appears that 55-year-old Robert Cash shot his wife, 48-year-old Rhonda Cash, in the back of the neck at about 6:30 a.m. Friday and then turned the gun on himself. Rhonda Cash was flown out by air ambulance later in the day and is listed in critical condition.
Datebook for June 11
June 11, 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.
Horoscope for June 11
June 11, 2010
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t hesitate to show lots of appreciation for the slightest little thing your pals should do for you today. People in general are far more sensitive right now, and could resent not being thanked.
Annie’s Mailbox: How do I get boyfriend’s children to respect me?
June 11, 2010
Dear Annie: I am 60 and have been in a relationship with “James” for nine years. He is 76 and a kind man. When we met, his wife had died six weeks earlier. I had been widowed for four years.
As summer approaches, fishing hotspots abound
June 11, 2010
With the official start of summer approaching, the best spot for fishing is debatable.
Karen Gibson: ‘Know your disease. Know your cure’
June 11, 2010
I was in Kansas City attending seminary and taking a doctrine class, and thought I would try to write an article on the following topic — sin.
Janet Sheridan: At one with Aunt Bertha
June 11, 2010
It’s not that I can’t operate a cell phone.
MCSD joins lawsuit over state education funding
June 11, 2010
In a special meeting Thursday, the Moffat County School Board approved, 7-0, joining 19 other districts around the state as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state of Colorado.
Craig Briefs: Bears Ears range closed to the public
June 11, 2010
The range at Bears Ears Sportsman Club will be closed beginning at 5:30 p.m. today for maintenance.
Moffat County Commission extends pot dispensary moratorium
June 11, 2010
The Moffat County Commission has decided to continue its freeze on medical marijuana dispensaries.
Mud runs to make a mess Saturday at Wyman Museum in Craig
June 11, 2010
Getting a truck through the muck during the Moffat County Mud Runs isn’t always possible, Craig resident Oppie Smith said, but the difficulty adds to the excitement.
Deadline for primary voter registration approaching
June 11, 2010
Moffat County elections supervisor Stephanie Beckett said she has helped more residents than usual change party affiliations in recent weeks.
Hampton: Sincerest apologies
June 11, 2010
I would like to publicly apologize to the management team at The Memorial Hospital for comments that I made in the article in the Craig Daily Press, entitled “Commission appoints Kinkaid to TMH board,” and on my Facebook account.
Local fuel gauge for June 11
June 11, 2010
Regular unleaded and diesel prices as of Thursday afternoon.
More than 300 pounds of trash picked up near Duffy Mountain
June 11, 2010
When DeLaine Brown and her husband ventured onto trails on Duffy Mountain, they received a surprise.

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