Craig Daily Press / Bridget Manley

Bridget Manley is a graduate of Colorado Christian University, where she earned a bachelor's in Arts and English. She graduated from Hayden High School in 2003. Outside of the newspaper, she enjoys sketching, playing guitar and writing poetry.

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‘Just another one of us’: Sylvia Duncan named 2008 Craig Daily Press Teacher of the Year; By Bridget Manley; May 15, 2008; Moffat County High School sophomore Melissa Garlock and Sylvia Duncan, her English II teacher, both cast a critical eye on their handiwork Tuesday morning.
Sunset Elementary School oral history project nears completion: By Bridget Manley; May 15, 2008; They’ve listened. They’ve written. And, by the end of the school year, Sunset Elementary School students will see the results of their labor, said Cheryl Arnett, Sunset Elementary first-grade teacher.
Grand Olde West Days organizers land musical acts for event: By Bridget Manley; May 14, 2008; Three down. Although some events for Grand Olde West Days have yet to be finalized, at least three musical performances are set for the Memorial Day weekend celebration, committee member Carol Wilson said.
City Council to consider liquor license ordinance: By Bridget Manley; May 13, 2008; In light of recent alcohol sales compliance checks, the Craig City Council is considering new ways to curb alcohol sales to underage purchasers.
Ending the year on a high note: Craig Middle School, MCHS choirs to give last performance tonight; By Bridget Manley; May 13, 2008; Sean Teets, director of choral activities at the Moffat County High School, clearly was the man in charge Monday afternoon.
MCHS alumni take unplanned careers in religious writing, priesthood: By Bridget Manley; May 12, 2008; When the call came, neither of them saw it coming.
MCHS senior headed for career in criminal justice: By Bridget Manley; May 10, 2008; Janet Pearcey admits she had hopes for what career her daughter, Desirae, would pursue after high school.
Mother’s Day takes a turn in church: Church leaders, congregants say motherhood deserves recognition; By Bridget Manley; May 9, 2008; A special touch. An anointing from God. These characteristics help define motherhood, area religious leaders said.
Single mothers say parenting is challenging, rewarding: By Bridget Manley; May 9, 2008; Fear, followed by resolve.
District names internal applicants for positions: By Bridget Manley; May 8, 2008; Application: closed. That was the word on four administrative positions throughout the Moffat County School District this week.

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Recent photos

The Craig Middle School seventh-grade choir practices for the last choir concert of the school year, singing “Circle of Life” Monday afternoon in the Moffat County High School auditorium. The concert, which also will include eighth-grade and high school choir groups, is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the high school auditorium, 900 Finley Lane.

Dommeniqc Bell, East Elementary School third-grader, front, watches as his mother, Ruth, prepares student-made booklets for binding in the school’s copy room Thursday afternoon. Ruth volunteers at East Elementary about two hours per week.

Adrie Camp, Craig Middle School eighth grader, listens to a presentation from Craig business owner Carol Jacobson, not pictured. The seminar was one of several at the Girls to Women, Women to Girls Career Conference on Thursday at the Holiday Inn of Craig.

Zach Soron, East Elementary School third-grader, sings during “Get America Singing,” a choir performance Tuesday night. The third-grade program took place at the East Elementary School gym.

Sherie Lewis jumps rope at Craig Intermediate School on Tuesday afternoon. Lewis raised $1,000 for Jump Rope for Heart, a program benefiting the American Heart Association. The school raised $5,600 for the program, setting a record for the school and the district, said Ann Stehlin, CIS physical education teacher.

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