C RAIG D AILY P RESS MONDAY ❖ APRIL 26, 2010 MCHS SOCCER WINS ON THE STRENGTH ANOTHER BIG FINISH, SEE PAGE 11 SERVING CRAIG AND MOFFAT COUNTY VOL. 109, NO. 82 WWW.CRAIGDAILYPRESS.COM 25 CENTS f y i ANNIE’ S MAILBOX . . . 18 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . 19 COMICS . . . . . . . . . 17 CROSSWORD . . . . . . 17 DATEBOOK . . . . . . . . 2 ENTERTAINMENT . . . . 18 OPINION . . . . . . . . . . 6 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . 11 SUDOKU . . . . . . . . 17 WEATHER . . . . . . . . . 2 MEETING AT MEADOWS: Craig AARP Chapter No. 1418 is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. today at Sunset Meadows I, 633 Ledford St. Chapter members will discuss volunteer projects. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 824-5098. INSIDE SHAWN MCHUGH/DAILY PRESS SARAH HEPWORTH, currently the head of the Moffat County School District Early Childhood Development Program, stretches her arms in the air for this portrait Friday at the school district preschool. Hepworth was appointed principal of East Elementary School during Thursday night’s school board meeting. BY ANDY BOCKELMAN FOR THE DAILY PRESS The last time Sarah Hepworth walked the halls of East Elementary School as an employee was 12 years ago. In the upcoming school year, she’ll be back again but in a different capacity. Starting in August, Hepworth will be the new principal of East Elementary. The school is where she got her start in the Craig educa- tion system, teaching first grade during the 1997-98 school year. Appointed to the job by the Moffat County School Board at its April 22 meeting, Hepworth said she is very excited to return. “I’m still familiar with a lot of the staff, so it’ll be great to work again with people that I know,” she said. “It’s a great school with great teachers, and it should be really fun to be back.” The requirements of the job will be a change of pace from Hepworth’s current position in the school district. Having served as the director of the Early Childhood Center, not only has she been work- ing with children younger than elementary school age, but she also has had more administra- tive duties. “I’ve been working with a large staff of childhood edu- cators, and I’ve really enjoyed that. But I was seeking out a new opportunity to grow,” she said. “It was a timing thing as well, with East having the job open and my having taught there and having a daughter who went to school there. “It was a comfort thing, and I wanted to be able to stretch my skill levels with responsibilities that are a little bit different.” One element of the principal job Hepworth expects to differ Familiar school, new job Sarah Hepworth to take over as East Elementary principal in August See HEPWORTH on page 10 BY ANDY BOCKELMAN FOR THE DAILY PRESS The Craig chapter of the cof- fee party political movement has lost some momentum. At the coffee party’s Sat- urday afternoon meeting, orga- nizer Jim Blevins an- nounced that the group might not have any more meetings. His decision was based on attendance, which was limited to three people other than him- self. “It seems like there’s just not enough interest,” he said. “I did what I could to promote it, but almost no one is interested in understanding what’s going on.” Founded on a national level in January, the coffee party is a national political movement that promotes discussion of the country’s current political issues, focusing primarily on educating residents for better governmental understanding. The coffee party has similari- ties with the tea party move- ment, but Craig resident Ken Morgan, who supports both causes, noted some key differ- ences in how tea party members express their views across the country. “I’ve seen coverage of sec- tions of the tea party back east that get really ugly,” Morgan Coffee party may be winding down See COFFEE on page 9 For those inter- ested in getting involved with the Craig chapter of the Coffee Party, email jim@ blevinselectron- ics.com.
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MEETING AT MEADOWS: Craig AARP Chapter No. 1418 is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. today at Sunset Meadows I, 633 Ledford St. Chapter members will discuss volunteer projects. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 824-5098.
INSIDE
SHAWN MCHUGH/DAILY PRESS
SARAH HEPWORTH, currently the head of the Moffat County School District Early Childhood Development Program, stretches her arms in the air for this portrait Friday at the school district preschool. Hepworth was appointed principal of East Elementary School during Thursday night’s school board meeting.
BY ANDY BOCKELMANFOR THE DAILY PRESS
The last time Sarah Hepworth walked the halls of East Elementary School as an employee was 12 years ago. In the upcoming school year, she’ll be back again but in a different capacity.
Starting in August, Hepworth will be the new principal of East Elementary.
The school is where she got her start in the Craig educa-
tion system, teaching first grade during the 1997-98 school year. Appointed to the job by the Moffat County School Board at its April 22 meeting, Hepworth said she is very excited to return.
“I’m still familiar with a lot of the staff, so it’ll be great to work again with people that I know,” she said. “It’s a great school with great teachers, and it should be really fun to be back.”
The requirements of the job
will be a change of pace from Hepworth’s current position in the school district.
Having served as the director of the Early Childhood Center, not only has she been work-ing with children younger than elementary school age, but she also has had more administra-tive duties.
“I’ve been working with a large staff of childhood edu-cators, and I’ve really enjoyed that. But I was seeking out a
new opportunity to grow,” she said. “It was a timing thing as well, with East having the job open and my having taught there and having a daughter who went to school there.
“It was a comfort thing, and I wanted to be able to stretch my skill levels with responsibilities that are a little bit different.”
One element of the principal job Hepworth expects to differ
Familiar school, new jobSarah Hepworth to take over as East Elementary principal in August
See HEPWORTH on page 10
BY ANDY BOCKELMANFOR THE DAILY PRESS
The Craig chapter of the cof-fee party political movement has lost some momentum.
At the coffee party’s Sat-urday afternoon meeting, orga-
nizer Jim Blevins an-nounced that the group might not have any more meetings. His decision was based on
attendance, which was limited to three people other than him-self.
“It seems like there’s just not enough interest,” he said. “I did what I could to promote it, but almost no one is interested in understanding what’s going on.”
Founded on a national level in January, the coffee party is a national political movement that promotes discussion of the country’s current political issues, focusing primarily on educating residents for better governmental understanding.
The coffee party has similari-ties with the tea party move-ment, but Craig resident Ken Morgan, who supports both causes, noted some key differ-ences in how tea party members express their views across the country.
“I’ve seen coverage of sec-tions of the tea party back east that get really ugly,” Morgan
Coffee party
may be winding down
See COFFEE on page 9
For those inter-ested in getting involved with the Craig chapter of the Coffee Party, email [email protected].
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Craig AARP Chapter No. 1418 is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. today at Sunset Meadows I, 633 Ledford St. Chapter members will discuss “Create the Good” volun-teer projects.
For more information, call 824-5098 or visit www.createthegood.org.
Farmers Market sets opening for June 17
This year’s Farmers Market will begin June 17 at Alice Pleasant Park in downtown Craig.
Markets will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. each Thursday.
This year, there will be a vendor fee to sell hand-made and homegrown items at the market.
The fee will ensure the same spot every week and that advertising will go further, in hopes of bringing more vendors and customers, according
to a Downtown Business Association news release.
An informational meeting will take place at 7 p.m. May 13 at Serendipity, 576 Yampa Ave.
Vendors may sign up for a spot for this year’s
Farmers Market during that meeting.
Museum now open for summer hours
The Wyman Museum is now open under its summer hours.
The museum, 94350 U.S. Highway 40, will be open six days a week and close only on Wednesdays.
For more information, call the museum at 824-6346.
New semester of ESL now under way
Integrated Community recently started a new semester of English as a Second Language classes in the basement of St Michael Catholic Church’s office, 678 School St.
For beginners, the classes are open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. For intermediate and advanced learners, classes are 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The cost is $50 per person. For more information, call 824-6424.
Today8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide presents the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training at the Moffat County Public Safety Center, 800 W. First St. The workshop is offered free of charge. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are pro-vided. Call Ronna Autrey at 875-2941 or 846-8182.
10 a.m. The MCHS girls varsity golf team plays at Yampa Valley Golf Course, 2179 Highway 394.
10 to 11 a.m. National Arthritis Foundation swimming takes place at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.
Noon. Al-Anon, a group for friends and fam-ily members of alco-holics, meets at First Congregational Church, 630 Green St. Call Bob Woods at 824-6836.
2 p.m. The monthly AARP meeting takes place in the dining room at Sunset Meadows 1, 633 Ledford St. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organiza-tion for people age 50 and older. Call Beverly Chapman at 824-5123.
4 p.m. Registration for the annual Big Blue football camp begins at the Moffat County High School football field, 900 Finley Lane. The camp is free this year and is for kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
5 p.m. The Big Blue football camp for kindergarten through fifth-grade students takes place at the MCHS football field, 900 Finley Lane. Call Kip Hafey at 824-9586.
5 to 6:30 p.m. The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries hosts Family Game Night. The event is open to the public. Call 824-5116.
6 to 7 p.m. Open lap swimming takes place at the Moffat County High School swimming pool, 900 Finley Lane. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Punch and season passes are available. Call 826-6557.
6:30 to 8:15 p.m. “Pulse,” a New Creation Church youth group, meets at the Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way. Anyone ages 11 to 18 years old are welcome.
7 p.m. Fellowship Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 657 Green St. Study of the Big Book takes place at 8 p.m. Call 326-6646.
7 to 8:15 p.m. Open swimming takes place at the Moffat County High School swimming pool, 900 Finley Lane. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Punch and season passes are available. Call 826-6557.
today in history
the associated press
On April 26, 1478: Guiliano de Medici is killed during mass at the cathedral in Florence in an unsuccessful coup attempt by the Pazzi family against the Medicis.
On this date:1607: Captain John Smith lands at Cape Henry, Virginia, with the first group of colo-nists to establish a perma-nent English settlement in America.1865: John Wilkes Booth, assassin of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, is sur-rounded and killed by troops near Bowling Green, Virginia.1872: Civil war breaks out in Spain.1885: Britain occupies Port Hamilton, Korea.
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THE MOFFAT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PROM 2010 royalty took the stage Saturday night in the MCHS auditorium. Pictured from left are, prom queen Miranda Blomquist, prom king Dustin Carlson, princess Lauren Roberts and prince Cody Rogers. For more, see page 7. Or, for a photo gallery from Saturday night’s prom, visit www.craigdaily-press.com.
On the ’NetAT THE MOVIES: Spring movies vary in quality story lines. To read Daily Press film critic Andy Bockelman’s spring review, visit www.craigdailypress.com.
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Dave DeRose, presi-dent of Masterworks Mechanical, was
recently recognized in a nationally distributed trade magazine, published by the National Comfort Institute, as member of the month.
In the article, the magazine recognized DeRose’s success not only as having “excellence in the air conditioning, heating and plumbing industry,” but it went on to say that he has brought “about much good in the region,” referring to his philanthropic activities.
The article describes also a training DeRose organized, which was partially funded by a grant arranged by DeRose and Colorado Northwestern Community College, to pro-vide training on carbon mon-oxide testing and combustion efficiency adjustment.
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New owners take over at Imagemakers
Shayla and Cory Hixson have bought Imagemakers Salon from Susan Johnston.
Shayla said Johnston has been in the business for 36 years and owned the salon since 1997. Johnston will con-tinue to work a couple of days a week at the salon.
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about it. I like so many of the people that come in here, too.
“One of the things I like to do in my spare time is antler-hunting. Instead of hunting for elk and antelope, you go and find their old horns on the ground and you collect them. It’s pretty fun. You can find moose antlers and things like that. A friend of mine found some a while ago. I’ve gotten elk, deer and antelope. You just col-lect them, you can put them in the shed or sell them later on. You can use them for a lot of things.
“I don’t hunt, myself. I never have because I’m scared of guns. But I know a lot of people who do it and my dad does every now and then, but it’s not my thing.
“I’m a senior in high school. I graduate in about 30 days. I only have three classes right now and then I get off and
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BRIDGET HARRINGTON, a Moffat County High School senior, volunteered her time to grill burgers to help support a Moffat County 4-H fundraiser Saturday in the park-ing lot of Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply. Harrington also has been working at the west Kum & Go for two months and plans on enrolling at Colorado Northwestern Community College in the fall.
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By GENE LyONSSYNDICATED COLUMNIST
To ordinary citizens, their atten-tion diverted from worshipping the great god Money by such mun-dane trivialities as love, marriage, children, religion and baseball, the Wall Street meltdown of 2008
poses an enduring mystery. Several mysteries, actually.
How could so many allegedly brilliant people do something so dumb as to gam-ble the nation’s — nay, the world’s — financial system on shaky subprime
real estate loans to millions of Americans drowning in debt? After all, as Michael Lewis points out in his trenchant book, “The Big Short,” “the people who worked on the relevant Goldman Sachs mortgage bond trading desk were all extremely intelligent. They’d all done amazingly well in school and had gone to Ivy League universi-ties.”
How could they not see what an obscure financial adviser named Michael J. Burry, one of several quirky Cassandras profiled by Lewis, warned his clients against in 2003? “The consequences could very easily be a 50 percent drop in residential real estate in the U.S. ... The collateral damage is likely to be orders of magnitude worse than anyone now considers.”
Two weeks ago, Burry, who made a huge fortune by purchas-ing credit default swaps (a kind of insurance), against mortgage bonds and the investment banks who issued them, wrote a New York Times column asking why, in the second Bush Administration “the Federal Reserve chairman, the Treasury secretary, the president and senior members of Congress repeatedly underestimated the severity of the problem, ultimately leaving themselves with only one policy tool — the epic and unfair taxpayer-financed bailouts.”
The short answer is ideology: free-market fundamentalism that obscured their ability to appre-hend reality. Not that Democratic politicians stood on street corners preaching against collapse. Instead they, Barack Obama included, were also petitioning Wall Street grandees for campaign contribu-tions.
It’s a legitimate criticism of Lewis’ book, a witty and highly entertaining work of explanatory journalism, that his contrarian heroes aren’t quite as blameless as he implies. By pestering Wall Street to create and sell them credit default swaps for the purpose of “shorting” — betting against — the market, they helped drive speculative frenzy ever higher.
By H. NEAL GLANVILLEFOR THE DAILY PRESS
Marketing a hospital — I had never thought about such stuff until I read a recent article about a retiring TMH board member who men-
tioned it as part of his job description.
The weak side of my brain took hold and just couldn’t con-nect the dots between a hos-pital and one
of the many tools available to a good sales staff.
A quick hour of television or radio will convince anyone of that fact.
Throughout the years, mar-keting has sold us on perfectly fitting throw away diapers, a razor that has so many blades the last one needs a zip code, and our next political what-ever.
But a hospital? It’s an arrival spot for new-
born babies and the place you head in case of medical emer-gency. Understandably, it’s the best place for surgery or some doctor-ordered tests.
That a hospital has or had a marketing plan for attract-ing new doctors to its doors makes sense.
I’m going to wildly guess
that a good salary with insur-ance, housing and the simple fun in and around Northwest Colorado were the top draws of the hospital board market-ing plan.
Again, wildly guessing: a guaranteed salary of $175,000 to $225,000 a year, for let’s say, five years, is quite an incentive for a moving van.
With fair money manage-ment, one could retire after five years and just enjoy life.
Dang it. During my early years as a geek, I should have focused more on health care than mathematical probabili-ties and buckin horses.
The question still remains: Why market something that’s needed no matter what the occasion? Never mind. We’re willing to pay for water in a bottle, why should a hospital be different?
Onto something else As a child, my heroes, other
than some family members, were baseball players.
They gave me and my brothers men to look up to and an added something to strive for if we ever grew up. Now it seems that breaking the law and any resemblance to a moral code and getting away with it is what some pro football players are showing today’s kids and adults.
Why would any organiza-
tion or team allow this behav-ior, or worse, condone it with a slap on the wrist for punish-ment when they’re caught? Forget about the legal rami-fications of an offense, why are they allowed back in their respective sport?
I know very little about dog fighting, and have a young man’s knowledge of drugs. I do, however, know firsthand about alcohol and its abuse.
No one I’ve ever known who was caught up in either, walked away with a smile on their face or a song in their heart. Yet we allow people that are paid to entertain us and have some influence on our kids do just that.
Can you hear the toilet flushing?
Something differentAlthough spring is still
three to four weeks away, I have, during last week’s rain and snow storm, witnessed one of my spring signs: Night crawlers making their way across the street to dry land.
Quit giggling, it’s a sign.And, on another note,
Saturday’s article on the Moffat County School Board meeting was well-written and very informative.
Unfortunately, the school board can’t see the forest for the beetle-killed timber.
You be careful out there.
‘Mysteries’ of our financial
collapse
Hospital marketing, why not?
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ABOVE: Ben Winslow offers a hand to his date, Kelley Syvertson, after arriving to the Moffat County High School Prom on Saturday at the entrance to the school. The two were part of a group of 12 students that arrived by a horse drawn wagon.
RIGHT: Mandi Ellgen and Keath Fenton spin on the dance floor during the Moffat County High School prom Saturday in the MCHS gymnasium. More than 250 students attended the formal event.
For more photos of Moffat County High School’s prom, visit www.craigdailypress.com.
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CRAIG CITY MEMONews and information from your local government for the week of April 26th, 2010
YOUTH SOCCERCraig Parks and Recreation will sponsor soccer for youth 5 to 16 years of age. Participants must be 5 yrs old by August 31st, 2010. The season will start the week of June 21st with practice and will conclude on August 5th. Games are played at Woodbury fields on Tuesday and Tuesday evenings. Volunteers wishing to coach or for more information call 826-2029. Deadline to register is May 19th. Come join the FUN! Fee is $30.00 (includes T-shirt)
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UMPIRES WANTEDCraig Parks & Recreation is now hiring umpires for Coach Pitch, Baseball, and Girls Softball Applicants need to know some knowledge of the sport rules. Certification classes will be offered before the start of the season. Applicants must be at least 14 years old. For more information call 826-2004.
SWIMMING LESSONSThe City of Craig Parks and Recreation Department is now taking registration for swimming lessons for children ages 3 through 15 yrs old. Classes are Monday - Thursday and last for two weeks. The first session starts June 7th. Class size is limited to 6 participants per class. For more information call 826-2029. Sign up at City Hall or go to www.ci.craig.co.us Fee is $35.00
WHERE THE HELL’S MAYBELL?Join the 24th Annual Where the Hell’s Maybell Bike Ride on May 15th. The ride is FREE. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast of pancakes, bacon, eggs, and orange juice for $6 at the end of the ride. T-shirts are $15. Departure times are 7am from Northwest Storage and 7:30am from Western Knolls. Fore more details call the Craig Parks and Recreation Dept. at 826-2029 or register on line at www.ci.craig.co.us
BEGINNING FLY-FISHINGFast becoming one of the most popular leisure-time activities! Learn the basics of knot tying, casting, presentation and what equipment it takes to get started in this quiet sport! Craig Parks & Recreation will provide expert instruction on Tuesday May 25, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and again on Wednesday, May 26 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Deadline to register is May 12th. Fee is $15 (includes instructional manual & flies). For more information call 826-2029 or register on line at www.ci.craig.co.us
8 | Monday, April 26, 2010 Craig Daily PressAGING WELL
By TAMERA MANZANARESFOR THE DAILY PRESS
A few years ago, a group of independent-minded older adults in South Routt County started their own little exercise class at the Community Center in Oak Creek.
Eventually, the Aging Well program of the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association offered a trained instructor to guide the group through a regimen specifically targeting their aches and pains.
The gentle fitness class held on Mondays now has a steady following of residents who enjoy the workout before set-tling down for a hot lunch provided by the Routt County Council on Aging.
After lunch, they welcome a guest speaker, and on select Mondays, nurses also are on hand to provide wellness checks and foot care.
“It’s absolutely wonderful,” said Maxine Stefano, who has attended the lunch for about 15 years and was part of the origi-nal exercise group. Her hus-band Rocco joins her for most of the activities.
“The whole program has come together and really given us the boost we needed down here,” she said.
South Routt Wellness Day is patterned after similar Aging Well programs held in Hayden and Craig. The programs, which include lunches, exercise, social opportunities and educa-tion through speakers and/or classes, aim to help older adults maintain or improve their over-all well being.
Partnerships with orga-nizations such as the Routt County Council on Aging and Colorado Northwestern Community College have made Wellness Days (or Wellness Wednesday in Craig) fulfilling
for many older adults.Relatively common in urban
areas, these types of programs are gaining a foothold in rural communities, where older adults can be more prone to isolation, depression and other related problems.
“I’d be old if it wasn’t for this,” joked Louise Iacovetto, who recently celebrated her 85th birthday with friends and family.
Iacovetto was among about nine participants who stretched their limbs, challenged their strength and got their heart rates going during the exercise class last week.
During the class, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, participants use bands, foam balls, small weights and other props to target stiff joints and weak muscles. Much of the class is done seated, so there is plenty of time to chat about the local high school’s prom (of course it snowed) and anything else that sparks the group’s interest and humor.
“It’s invaluable to me,” Iacovetto said about the social time.
The class is flexible – a per-son can drop in any time – and the group welcomes newcomers.
“It’s good for them, and they know it,” instructor Deanna Berry said of participants.
She started as a class partici-pant a few years ago. At first she didn’t know if it was right for her, but she quickly caught
on to the benefits. Berry’s enthusiasm about the class encouraged her to become an instructor.
“People don’t know what they are missing,” she said.
Although Wellness Day tar-gets older adults, everyone is welcome to participate in activi-ties. Guest speakers, for exam-ple, often talk about topics that are relevant to everyone.
Last week, Nancy Bretz of the Resource Center at Yampa Valley Medical Center spoke about the center’s services,
which include helping individu-als research any medical-related topic. The center also includes a library of books and journals that can be checked out.
More than a few individuals in the South Routt group did not know the resource center existed.
Coordinators of South Routt Wellness Day hope more people in the community take the opportunity to learn from guest speakers scheduled every week. Upcoming speakers are noted in the Wellness Days schedules
at the bottom of this page every Monday.
To suggest a guest speaker or class that might be offered during South Routt Wellness Days, Hayden Wellness Days or Wellness Wednesdays in Craig, or for information about the programs, call 871-7676.
Tamera Manzanares writes
for the Aging Well program and can be reached at [email protected]. Aging Well, a division of Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, is a community-based program of healthy aging for adults 50 and better. For more information, log onto www.agingwelltoday.com or call 871-7676.
Wellness Day helping to ease the aches of agingSouth Routt Wellness DaySouth Routt Community Center, Oak Creek
Every Monday:• Arthritis Foundation Exercise: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; provided by Aging Well. The class is open to all individuals ages 50 and older. Join anytime. For more information, call 871-7676.• Hot lunch: Noon, provided by the Routt County Council on Aging. Suggested donation is $3 for adults ages 60 and older and $6 for everyone else. Hot lunch also is provided on Wednesdays and Fridays. Transportation is available. Please call 879-0633 to sign up for lunch and/or transportation. • Guest speaker: 12:30 p.m.; A differ-ent speaker is featured each week. All are welcome. Today, hospice director Shannon Winegarner, will speak about the Rollingstone Respite House.
Select Mondays:• Wellness clinics: 10:30 a.m. to noon, second and fourth Monday of each month. Have your blood pressure, weight and other vitals checked and discuss your health with an Aging Well nurse. No appointment necessary. • Foot care clinics: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., second Monday of each month, by appointment. Visit includes foot mas-sage, toe nail care and an overall foot check. To schedule an appointment call 871-7680.
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RENATA BURGESS, LEFT, SHARES A LAUGH with Pat Crawford and other partici-pants in the Arthritis Foundation exercise class held at the South Routt Community Center on Mondays.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY AMERICAN LEGION, SHADOW MOUNTAIN
9:00-10:30 am: Memoir Writing Class with Yuri ChicovskyCall CNCC to register for this class at 824-1135
9:00-11:30 am: Foot Care Clinic Foot inspection, toe nails trimmed & filed and awonderful foot massage. Call VNA to schedule an appointment (970) 875-1884
9:30-Noon: Senior Wellness & Ask a Nurse Get your blood pressurechecked and have questions answered. No appointment necessary.
10:30-11:30 am: Arthritis Foundation Exercise (Ongoing) Fun for all!
10:30-11:30 am: Intro to Movement & Exercise (Ongoing) This class isgeared for those looking to start exercise or increase flexibility and strengthen muscles.
11:30-1:00 pm: Lunch and Presentation : Join Jessica King from Moffat County Social Services for her talk about the services her organization provides for seniors.
1:00-3:00 pm: Art Class with Sis Pell. Call CNCC to enroll: 824-1135
1:00 pm: Play Cards with friends each week after lunch. Want to learn? Join us and we’ll teach you how!
*Aging Well classes are free. CNCC classes are free to Moffat County residents over age 62.
AG I N G W E L L E V E N T S fo r M O F F AT C O U N T Y
871-7676Online at www.agingwelltoday.com
MORE GREAT CLASSES
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONEXERCISE Sunset Meadows 1 Mondays, 10:30-11:30 AM
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Rehabilitation Services of Craig Tuesdays. 5:30-6:30 PM. Suggested Donation of $3.00/class.
50 & BETTER EXERCISE Trappers Health Club Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM $3.00 per class.
Aging Well is a division of Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association,
a 501(c)(3).Your tax deductible contributions
help our community.
New Aquatics Class Starts Wednesday May 5th American Legion – Shadow Mountain3:30 – 4:30 p.m.Questions? Call Aging Well!
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Colorado, and received a degree in criminal justice. She then moved back to Craig and graduated from cosmetology school in December.
Rather than just working at a salon, she decided to invest money into owning the busi-ness.
Shayla has changed the name to Blush Le Salon, and
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said.He added that further west,
tea party demonstrations were more like the ones he’s seen in Craig.
Morgan said he appreciates the coffee party because of the method of discussion, though he was dissatisfied with the turnout, which dropped from about 22 people at the last meet-ing to four Saturday.
“I’m disappointed in the num-bers, but I’m never disappointed in the discussion,” he said.
Those who attended the meeting were not dismayed by the low attendance, discussing issues facing the nation and other states, such as the finan-cial status of Wall Street, the new immigration laws passed in Arizona, and the impact of the Clean Air-Clean Jobs Act on the local economy.
Attendee Jane Yazzie said one of the things that disturbed her about the Clean Air-Clean Jobs Act was how fast it was put into action.
“It eliminates public discus-sion,” she said.
A recurring topic was the need for better communication between elected officials and the public.
Lois Wymore, who cov-ered the state government as a reporter in the late 1990s, said that in her experience, many representatives were easy to get in touch with and appreciated
input, though when officials visit communities, the notifica-tion gets delayed.
“It seems like there’s just never enough time to let people know when they’re coming,” she said.
Yazzie agreed that the meth-odology needs to be improved.
“It’s like we have to be happy just that they take the time to
come and talk to us,” Yazzie said. “There’s no way of know-ing if that’s calculated on their part or if it’s just normal.”
Morgan said part of the prob-lem lies with the public’s lack of interest in public meetings other than occasional issues dealt with by the Craig City Council or the Moffat County Commission.
Morgan said he wanted to keep the Coffee party going and encouraged more involvement to combat disinterest.
“We really listen to other peo-ple’s comments, and there’s a lot of diversity involved,” Morgan said. “It can be quite an educa-tion.”
COFFEE: Party aims to facilitate discussion FROM PAGE 1
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KEN MORGAN, LEFT, AND JIM BLEVINS listen to different points of view during the Craig chapter of the coffee party USA meeting Saturday at Serendipity Coffee Shop. The group focuses on understanding problems surrounding politics and believes a more in-depth look into national issues will lead to better policy decisions.
“I’m disappointed in the numbers, but I’m never
disappointed in the discussion.”Ken Morgan
the low turnout of the Craig chapter of the
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come to work. I’ve got a computer class and then an animal science class and then a work program class. I get credit just for coming to work — it’s pretty nice.
“I’ve done 4-H, I did RAD
when I was younger. I can’t even remember what all I’ve done in school. I did track, soccer, basketball. I liked them all, I just couldn’t do them and work at the same time.
“After I graduate, I want to go to college here for a year and then I want go to either Houston or Wyoming. Just someplace that’s bigger than Craig. I want to study wildlife management or zoology, some-thing like that. I really love animals. Horses are my favorite, but I love every kind of ani-mal. In wildlife management, you might have to deal with an elk stuck in a fence and help it out or if an animal’s dying you might have to finish it off, things like that. There’s a lot
of stuff.
“I used to work at Studio 7 and I had two jobs for a while, but then I quit that job and started here. I would just work as a cashier and book appoint-ments, things like that. I’ve worked for four or five years during the year or the summer.
“I just love working. I’m not the kind of person who can just sit around on the couch all day.”
HARRINGTON: Work is becoming main focusFROM PAGE 4 “I just love working. I’m not
the kind of person who can just sit around on the couch
all day.”Bridget Harrington
Kum & Go cashier about work ethic
from her current job is the need to enforce discipline with stu-dents. Working primarily with children ages infant to 5 years old, she said her charges rarely need punishment for misbehav-ior.
“For 3- to 5-year-olds, you can pretty much be sure they won’t remember the next day what they did wrong the day before, whether they hurt some-body or tried to escape out the back door,” she said. “Older kids will remember things like that, and so as a disciplinarian, it’ll be important to maintain a good relationship with them.”
Hepworth said she wants also to stay well-connected with par-ents and keep them in touch with the school.
“I love the parent part of teaching,” she said. “Working with adults and parents is some-thing I didn’t realize I would enjoy when I was working as a first-grade teacher at East or when I taught kindergarten in Fort Collins. I love working with other adults toward a goal. My research says that if you get parents into the building and feeling comfortable, they talk more positively about their child’s school.”
Hepworth’s own connec-tion to East as a parent began
when she was a teacher and her daughter, Emily, was attending school there at the same time.
The connection continues between mother and child, with Emily now a sophomore at Sarah’s alma mater, the University of Wyoming — although she is studying physi-ology with a minor in music, whereas the elder Hepworth got her bachelor’s degree in elemen-tary education.
Hepworth received her mas-ter’s degree in early child-hood special education from the University of Northern Colorado. She also is complet-ing her principal’s endorsement from Mesa State.
“I’m almost caught up with my husband,” she said. “He has four degrees, and now I’ll have three.”
Hepworth will officially start the principal position in early
August, but she will be meet-ing with interim principal Joel Sheridan during the summer to get up to speed on the position.
“We’ll be consulting and col-laborating a lot over the next five weeks,” she said.
Hepworth said replacing for-mer principal Diana Cook will “be some big shoes to fill.”
“She used to be my daugh-ter’s teacher and I think she did a lot great things for East,” Hepworth said. “We have differ-ent leadership styles, but I have to acknowledge all the work she did there. I think there will be high expectations of me to build on her foundation.”
Hepworth’s replacement for the Early Childhood Center director position has not yet been selected, though she believes a number of people would be qualified, especially with the quality of her current staff.
“We’ve made a lot of changes and improvements and we’re really starting to be recognized as a four-star program,” she said. “We’ve all done that together. I can’t take the credit, myself. It was definitely a team effort, and that’s the hardest part of the departure.
“They’re all a big part of my success, people who I’ve consult-ed with and have coached me. There are many pieces of them that are part of me.”
HEPWORTH: Working with parents will be keyFROM PAGE 1 “I love the parent part of
teaching. Working with adults and parents is something I didn’t realize I would enjoy
when I was working as a 1st grade teacher at East or when I taught kindergarten in Fort Collins. I love working with other adults toward a goal.”
Sarah HepworthNewly named principal of East Elementary School
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Kyleen EllgenYear: Freshman, Moffat
County High SchoolSport and position: Soccer,
sweeper
Favorite sports moment:
“One time, the keeper was coming out and I was running in. I hit the ball with my knee, and it just went far for an assist.”
What was the moment you realized you loved your sport:
“I started playing soccer this year. When I first started, I wasn’t too sure, but after my first game at sweeper, when I blocked some people and shut them down, I wanted to play again and again.”
What is your dream moment in athletics?
“I want to make a goal from half.”
What is the hardest part of the sport you play?
“Just keeping a good atti-tude. You get shoved around and upset with how you played, but you have to stay positive.”
How would you describe your strengths and weaknesses?
“My strength is that I’m pretty fast when I have to get back. I’m not afraid to sac-rifice myself. … My biggest weakness is that I get upset over things that don’t really matter.”
Who is your hero?“Probably my dad.”
Do you have to give anything up to play your sport? If so, what?
“You have to give up some happiness. A lot of the time when you get upset, you have to try to keep everyone else happy.”
If you had one super power, what would it be and why?
“I want to be super fast. I want to outrun everyone.”
FavoritesFood: Chicken AlfredoMusic: IyazPlayer/team: Tracy McGradyThing about your team:
“We’re all so close, and we have a good time. Off the field we’re all friends.”
Favorite pump-up song: “Break Your Heart,” by Taylor Cruz
Next:Ellgen and the Moffat
County High School girls varsity soccer team will play Steamboat Springs High School at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Woodbury Sports Complex.
SPORTSTo reporT scores, call Ben Bulkeley aT 875-1795Monday, april 26, 2010 Page 11
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By BEN BULKELEyDAILY PRESS WRITER
If the Moffat County High School girls varsity soccer team is close by halftime, coach Harry Tripp likes his team’s chances.
The team was able to ride four second-half goals to beat Eagle Valley, 4-0, on Saturday at Woodbury Sports Complex.
“We were alive in the first half,” Tripp said. “We had 23 shots (on goal) at halftime.
“The shots just weren’t bouncing our way.”
But, as has been the case this season, the Bulldogs found a way in the second half.
“The ball started bounc-ing our way,” Tripp said. “We played a lot better.”
Goalie Skylar Tripp stopped everything that came her way for her second consecutive shutout.
“She had a good game,”
Harry Tripp said. “She dove for a couple balls. And some of her kicks were unbelievable.”
For the second consecutive game, MCHS (4-7 overall, 3-6 in the Western Slope League) went into halftime tied, 0-0.
Like an April 20 game against Rifle High School, the Bulldogs didn’t waste any time in the second half.
Shortly after the second half started, Eagle Valley’s defend-ers kicked the ball to midfield and away from the goal.
Unfortunately for the Devils (1-10-1 overall, 0-8-1 in the WSL), MCHS senior Anastasia Todd was waiting.
The senior kicked the ball from midfield and it one-hopped into Eagle Valley’s goal to break the scoreless tie.
For Todd, it was also her first varsity goal.
“I’ve had assists before,” she said. “But that was my first goal. It kind of completes my senior year.”
Tripp said Todd’s goal was set up perfectly.
“That’s every defense play-er’s dream,” Tripp said. “It rolled up to her perfectly and she just booted it.”
Tripp said during his playing time, it was the one shot that eluded him.
“It’s something you dream about,” he said. “It’s one I never got to fulfill, but I’m glad she did.”
Shortly after Todd’s booming kick, junior Justine Hathhorn scored her first varsity goal to put the Bulldogs up, 2-0.
Ana Flores bounced a ball in over the Devils goalie’s head for the Bulldogs’ third goal, and Kelly Ciesco added the team’s fourth goal on a long shot from outside the box.
Tripp said the team picked up momentum as the game progressed.
“Defense-wise, we kind of hesitated a little in the first half,” he said. “I told our mid-
fielders ‘This is your game.’ And Lili (Torres) and Kelly (Ciesco) stepped it up.
“They did an awesome job of distributing the ball and taking shots.”
Todd said the Bulldogs could do little wrong at home.
“I think that we definitely played well,” she said. “We passed the ball a lot, and we don’t always click, but we did today.
“I’m proud of the way we played.”
Notes: Overall, the varsity team took 45 shots on goal, the most this season. … The team was without three start-ers. … The junior varsity team also won, 4-0, behind goals from Bailey Hellander, Erika Quinones, Harley Germond and Kylee Gorringe.
AMANDA BREWER KICKS THE BALL out of Moffat County High School territory Saturday against Eagle Valley. The Bulldogs were able to best the Devils, 4-0, at Woodbury Sports Complex.
The closersMCHS girls varsity soccer continues strong 2nd-half play
12 | Monday, April 26, 2010 Craig Daily PressSPORTS
DEVER (THE DENVER POST) — The most stirring moment today came well before the first pitch. Rockies’ employees and play-ers stood along the foul lines at Coors Field as a video trib-ute to former team president Keli McGregor aired on the JumboTron.
Troy Tulowitzki, Ryan Spilborghs and Todd Helton gathered at home plate, hug-ging McGregor’s family. His kids, Taylor, Jordan, Landri and Logan, who courageously eulo-
gized their father in a memorial service earlier in the day, walked to the center of the field and threw out four ceremonial first pitches.
The Rockies’ entire team jogged to the mound and embraced the kids. Logan, who told well-wishers he wanted to grow up and be just like his daddy, remained with manager Jim Tracy for the lineup card at home plate.
Thus began one of the most emotional regular-season games in franchise history, a Rockies’ 8-4 victory over the Florida Marlins. When McGregor, 48, passed away unexpectedly last Tuesday, the team scored eight runs in an inning. Their vic-tory today following a service attended by roughly 3,000 peo-ple, brought 88 bookends again - that is the number McGregor wore during his All-American football career at Colorado State and what adorns the jersey that has hung in the Rockies’ dugout.
Baseball was a cathartic expe-
rience for roughly three hours. With a paid crowd of 35,883 shivering in the cold, the Rockies jumped ahead 4-0 on a pair of home runs by Seth Smith. He figures to get more playing time following Brad Hawpe’s trip to the disabled list with a sore left quadriceps and the promotion of Eric Young, Jr.
The Rockies responded with four runs in the fifth after the Marlins threatened to draw close. Miguel Olivo blasted his team-best fifth home run, a moonshot into the left-field bleachers.
Jorge De La Rosa said before the game that it was going to be difficult to pitch under the circumstances.
“I want to do my best for Keli and his family,” De La Rosa said.
He worked five innings, allow-ing two runs. The bullpen was touched for a pair of runs as well. Closer Franklin Morales secured the win when Hanley Ramirez grounded out to short-stop Troy Tulowitzki.
Rockies Honor McGregor, Top Marlins
DENVER (AP) — The upstart Colorado Avalanche came into the season with a stubborn and strong-minded disposition.
Given their youth, no one expected this fraternity of fledg-lings to accomplish much of any-thing. Surely another last-place finish awaited, the pundits pre-dicted.
That us-against-the-hockey-world mentality only served to bring this crew closer.
“We just clicked from Day 1, since everyone was counting us out,” forward Chris Stewart said. “We had a lot of young guys coming in, wanting to win and prove everyone wrong.”
Prove they did, merging togeth-er quicker than anyone could’ve anticipated and returning to the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the West.
Behind rookie-of-the-year can-didate Matt Duchene, first-year NHL coach Joe Sacco and unher-alded goalie Craig Anderson, the pesky Avalanche threw a scare at the top-seeded San Jose Sharks before tumbling in six games.
“It’s tough right now because we’re disappointed,” Sacco said after the Avs were eliminated Saturday night in a 5-2 loss. “But we’re certainly headed in the right direction.”
Colorado’s run back to respectability began last summer, when the team selected Duchene with the third overall pick in the draft.
This was a kid who grew up idolizing the Avalanche, pictures of Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg adorning his bedroom wall. He
wanted to be just like them, a star in a Colorado sweater.
Duchene was dangerous with the puck on his stick, finding ways to produce. He led all NHL rookies in points (55) and tied for most goals (24) with John Tavares of the New York Islanders.
To think, the Avalanche con-sidered — albeit briefly — send-ing him to his major-junior squad for one more year of seasoning.
Instead, Duchene moved into captain Adam Foote’s basement to help advance his hockey edu-cation.
“I had to work really hard to make it here,” Duchene said. “Coach gave me chance after chance. Early in the season I made some mistakes, but they kept putting me out there and I learned from there.”
The Avalanche’s youth move-ment also included players such as Ryan O’Reilly, Brandon Yip, T.J. Galiardi and Stewart. All came on strong during the sea-son, helping the team recover from a slide late in the year to sneak into the playoffs for the 12th time since relocating to the Mile High City in 1995.
Colorado had 12 players make their postseason debut against the savvy Sharks, including the coach himself who was hired soon after last season’s melt-down. Sacco was promoted from the Avalanche’s American Hockey League affiliate after the team briefly flirted with trying to bring in Hall of Famer Patrick Roy, who remains one of the faces of the franchise.
Youthful Avs back on track season after finishing last
The Chamber’s mission is to build a strong economic environment whichcontributes to business success by:
♦ Supporting public policy whichcreate a viable business community.
♦ Providing quality membershipservices.
♦ Supporting aggressive economicand tourism development programs.
Your Guide To The Business Community And the Craig Chamber Of Commerce
CHAMBER SERVICES�More than$280,000 ayear stays inMoffatCounty andis spent atlocal busi-nessesbecause ofthe CraigChamber ofCommerce’sspree dollarprogram.�As hometo theSportsmenInformationCenter andthe MoffatCountyVisitor’sCenter, the Craig Chamber ofCommerce offers “one-stop-shop-ping” for visitors, new residentsand businesses.� The Craig Chamber ofCommerce staff, board andambassadors work with commu-nity groups to host special eventsfor residents to enjoy and to drawvisitors.� Event planners and visitors gofirst to the Craig Chamber ofCommerce for the community’sbest source of event information.The Chamber manages a central-ized calendar of events.� Live, work and play in MoffatCounty — The Craig Chamber ofCommerce has extensive infor-mation for businesses, residentsand visitors.� Register your OHVs andsnowmobiles at the Chamberoffice and pick up your annualstate park pass.� Looking for maps? TheChamber of Commerce has city,county, forest service and BLMmaps.� We sell national forest wood-cutting and Christmas tree cuttingpermits.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:� Information about your busi-ness is available at www.craig-chamber.com, one of MoffatCounty’s most-visited Web sites.Increase your presence with ban-ner ads.� Better your business. TheCraig Chamber of Commerceoffers several educational semi-nars throughout the year on top-ics ranging from customer serviceto marketing strategies.�Get the jump on your competi-tors. Chamber members haveaccess to information on peopleor businesses considering relo-cating to Moffat County.� The Chamber is the county’spremier networking association.Get mailing lists, business infor-mation and make connections atseminars and social events.
Don’t miss the carnival thatgets bigger and better every year!Brown’s Amusements will returnto Craig with the Twister, Yo-Yo,Gravitron, kids rides, game boothsand more May 27-31, again dur-ing theGrandOldeWest Days cel-ebration over Memorial Dayweekend.Advance all-you-can ride
wristbands are available until 4p.m. Thursday, May 27 at theCraig Chamber ofCommerce/Moffat County VisitorCenter, located at 360 E. VictoryWay.Supplies are limited and these
tickets generally sell out byWednesday.You can also order tickets
online at www.craig-chamber.comby going to the Carnival listing onour events page. Your tickets willbe held for you at theChamber/Visitor Center.Advance wristbands are $18
each and will be $25 at the gate.The carnival will be at the
Moffat County Fairgrounds.Call (970) 824-5689 for more
information.
Carnival hours are:Thursday: Noon to 9 p.m.Friday: 5 p.m. to midnightSaturday: Noon to midnightSunday: Noon to 9 p.m.Monday: Noon to 9 p.m.
In an effort to increase inter-est in hunting in Moffat County,and to get more people interestedin the sport, the Craig Chamberof Commerce, with the supportof several local outfitters, is raf-fling ten premium hunts for 2010and 2011.“This raffle, because of the
generosity of our membersmeans ten lucky people will geta chance at a one-of-a-kind des-tination hunt,” ChamberExecutive Director ChristinaCurrie said. “NorthwestColorado is a hunter’s paradiseand we really want to drawattention to that, particularlynow.”Included in the raffle are two
youth hunts that include licenses
and outfitting. One is for a bullelk and one for a buck deer.“These are amazing hunts, ”
Currie said. “I hope local resi-dents take advantage of thisopportunity.”Triple Track Hunting,
Elkhorn Outfitters, NormanRanch and Y Lazy S Ranch have
all donated hunts for the raffle,including two premier youthhunts, and hunts for bull elk,cow elk, buck and doe deer andbuck and doe pronghorn, archerypronghorn and muzzleloadingdeer.Most hunts are fully guide
and all include lodging.
The funds raised by this rafflewill be used for upgrades to andrenovations to, as well as opera-tion of the Moffat County VisitorCenter.For more information about
the raffle or the outfitters whohave donated hunts, go towww.craig-chamber.com.
Youth hunts, guided hunts available through raffle
Go to www.craig chamber.comfor details
We’reon a mission
CHAMBER CONNECTION
May 1 • Cinco De MayoCome and celebrate Cinco DeMayo with food, fun and games.A Mariachi band will be perform-ing to set the mood along withfood vendors, dancers, piñatacontests, and children activities.Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Website: www.ciiccolorado.orgLocation: Centennial MallContact: Integrated Communityat (970) 824-6424Email: [email protected]
May 1 • Craig’s Local Talent ShowSome of Craig’s best live perform-ers on stage.Time: 7 – 9 p.m.Location: Moffat County HighSchool AuditoriumContact: Julie (970) 824-5251Email: [email protected]/Admission: Free!
May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31• Fellowship Group AlcoholicsAnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous meeting.Meetings are every Monday andFriday.Time: 7 – 8 p.m.Location: St Marks EpiscopalChurch, 657 Green StreetContact: Susan S.Email:[email protected]
May 3, 10, 17 • Weight Loss 101This 12-week program is gearedaround the Calorie King andAwesome Recipes. Classes will betaught by certified WellnessCoach, Susan Hucke, and assis-tant coach, Trish Foster. Drop-insare welcome. Private online class-es may be available.Website: meetup.comLocation: 350 Bondured Ave.Contact: Susan Hucke (970) 824-9284Email: [email protected]/Time Details: Class starts at7 p.m.Fees/Admission: $29 Sign-in fee,non-refundable
May 4 • 2010 Start Right: How tostart a business 101First Steps business start up andentrepreneur training. This pro-gram is designed for “never ever”entrepreneurs who are thinking ofstarting a business.Time: 6:30-9 p.m.Website: www.cmedp.comLocation: TBAContact: (970) 826-2039Email: [email protected]
May 4 • Yampa ValleyPieceMakers Quilt Guild BoardMeetingPieceMakers Quilt Guild boardbusiness meeting.Time: 6:30-8 p.m.Location: TBAContact: Linda Pinnt (970) 824-5219 or (970) 846-8773Date/Time Details: The 1stTuesday of every month.Fees/Admission: Free
May 4, 11, 18, 25 • IntercambioThis is a free, conversational groupfor English and Spanish languagelearners of all levels. Come inter-act with people of all walks of lifein a very casual and relaxed envi-ronment! The group meets everyTuesday at the Boys and GirlsClub of Craig.Time: 7-8 p.m.Website: www.ciiccolorado.org
Location: 1324 E US HighwayContact: Eveline BaconEmail: [email protected].
May 5, 12, 19, 26 • Aging Well -Wellness WednesdaysThe Aging Well Program sponsorsWellness Wednesdays for adults 50years old and older. Optionsinclude art, writing and exerciseclasses. Lunch is served at eachweek’s lunchtime presentation.Register for activities before eachWednesday.Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Location: American Legion Post,formerly the Shadow MountainClubhouse.Contact: (970) 871-7676Fees/Admission: none
May 5 • Yampa Valley SewingGuild MeetingsThe Yampa Valley Sewing Guildmeets the first Wednesday of eachmonth. All seamstresses are invitedto attend regardless of skill level.Time: 1-3 p.m.Location: KS CreationsContact: Pat PearceEmail: [email protected]/Admission: No charge
May 6 • SBA - SBDC CounselingLooking for free, individualized,confidential advice for starting orimproving your small business? TheU.S. Small Business Administrationprovides services to you throughthe Small Business DevelopmentCenters.By phone: Call (970) 468-5989In Person: SBDC will be in MoffatCounty. Contact CMEDP at (970)826-2039 or [email protected] schedule an appointment for:May 6, July 1, Sept. 2, or Nov. 4.Website: www.coloradosbdc.orgContact: (970) 826-2039Email: [email protected]
May 6 • 2010 Grow Right - SBA:Business Success SeminarsBusiness Growth & Success Training:Dealing with Change: TransitionManagementTime: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Website: www.coloradosbdc.orgLocation: TBAContact: (970) 826-2039Email: [email protected]/Admission: $10FREE for Chamber & CMEDPMembers!
May 6 • Craig Concert Association‘’Riders in the Sky’’Come enjoy this group performinglegendary cowboy music at theMoffat County High School audito-rium. Doors open at 7 p.m.Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.Contact: Julie Dempster at (970)824-5251Fees/Admission: $25 per adult and$10 for youth at the door.
May 7, 14, 21, 28 • Elks BingoCome enjoy an evening of bingoat Elks Lodge #1577. One pack ofcards is $15, two packs is $25 ($10for the second pack), after thesecond pack it’s $5 a piece foreach new pack you buy. You canalso try it out for $7.50 for half apack.Time: 6-10 p.m.Location: Elks Lodge #1577, 43West Victory WayContact: Frank Sadvar (970) 824-6131
May 8, 22 • American Legion Post#62 BingoThe American Legion Post #62 hasbingo every other Saturdayevening. All are welcome toattend.Time: 5:30-10 p.m.Location: 43 W. VictoryContact: Frank Sadvar at (970)620-0874 or the Post (970) 824-3625Fees/Admission: Minimum $15 forthe full event
May 9 • Sombrero Ranches HorseDriveSombrero’s horse drive will start atthe Lone Mountain Corral in BrownsPark, head east, and will terminateat Sombrero’s Big Gulch Ranchwest of Craig. This year’s drive is thecelebration to Sombrero’s Fiftyyears in the horse business. Theowner of over 1,600 head. Therewill be approximately 600 head inthe Drive. Come and watch asSombrero Ranch brings hundreds ofhorses through the quaint town ofMaybell, CO. Feel the excitementand the energy of the horses asthey are being moved to their sum-mer grounds. View all the horsesand cowboys and cowgirls fromthe safety of the Maybell Park onMay 10. Bring the whole family for afun-filled day. Activities includefood and craft vendors, music,silent auction and kids activities.Time: 8 a.m- 2 p.m.Website: www.sombrero.comLocation: Maybell Park, Hwy 40.Maybell, COContact: Lee Peters at (303) 442-0258 or (720) 530-7585 or e-mailLisa BalstadEmail: [email protected]/Admission: None
May 11, 25 • Craig City CouncilThe Craig City Council meets thesecond and fourth Tuesday ofeach month. Log on towww.ci.craig.co.us for meetingagendas and minutes.Time: 7:30 p.m.Website: www.ci.craig.co.usLocation: City Hall, 300 W. 4th St.Email: [email protected]/Admission: None
May 13-14 • Fueling Thought -Energy Summit 2010Current and exciting information onour changing economy and thetopic of energy exploration anddevelopment in NorthwestColorado. This event will include anenergy policy discussion, panelsand speakers on a variety of ener-gy-related topics, the NorthwestColorado Energy ProducersAssociation dinner and golf tourna-ment. This is a can’t miss event forthose in the energy industry andthose who want to know what’shappening in that area. Will includediscussions on coal, oil and gas, oil
shale, water resources, renewableenergy and much more.Website:www.yampavalleypartners.comContact: Yampa Valley Partners,Kate at 970-824-1133Email: [email protected]
May 15 • Where the Hell is MaybellBike RideScenic spring bike ride from Craigto Maybell. There’s a pancakebreakfast once riders get toMaybell along with refreshments inLay. If you do not want to cycleboth ways you can reserve trans-portation from Maybell to Craig. T-shirt available with registration. Thepublic is invited to participate.Contact: Penny Bricker at (970)826-2029Date/Time Details: 7 a.m. fromNorthwest Storage7:30 a.m. from Western KnollsFees/Admission: Transportation$5, Breakfast $6, Shirts $15
May 18 • Yampa ValleyPiecemakers Quilt GuildJoin the Yampa Valley quilt guild intheir monthly meetings and enjoypresentations from special guests.The guild meets the third Tuesdayof every month. This meeting willbe a birthday party to celebratethe guild’s 1 year anniversary inCraig.Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Location: Sunset MeadowsContact: Linda Pinnt (970) 824-5219
May 19 • Youth Soccer RegistrationDeadlineCraig parks and Recreation willsponsor soccer for youth 5 to 16years old. Participants must be 5years old by August 31, 2010. Noexceptions. Players will get theopportunity to get soccer skills inpassing, control, shooting, headingand dribbling. The season will beginJune 21 and conclude August 5.Location: Woodbury SportsComplexContact: Volunteers wishing tocoach may call 826-2004 - forinfo 826-2029Date/Time Details: Tuesdays andThursdays at 5:45 p.m.Fees/Admission: $30
May 20 • Chamber mixer hostedby Holiday Inn of CraigThe Craig Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors invite you andyour staff to a Business After-Hours mixer hosted by
Holiday Inn of Craig.Date: May 20, 2010Time: 5-7 p.m.Location: 300 S. Hwy 13, CraigContact: RSVP by calling (970)824-5689 or e-mailEmail: [email protected]
May 25-26 • Beginning FlyfishingLearn the basics of knot tying, cast-ing, presentation and what equip-ment it takes to get started in flyfish-ing. Expert instructions will be givenby the Craig Parks and Recreation.You must be 12 years or older toregister. Space is limited, so sign upearly! Deadline to register is May 12.Location: May 25 - Downstairs atCity HallMay 26 - At the Justice CenterDate/Time Details: May 25 - 6 to 9p.m. & May 26 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.Fees/Admission: $15 - Includesbook and flies
May 26 • Member Benefit SessionAre you a member of theChamber and don’t know whatthe Chamber does for your busi-ness? Are you interested in joiningthe Chamber but don’t knowexactly what the Chamber does?Come join us in an informal sessionto discuss what we do and how wecan help you grow your business.Time: 7 a.m. or noonWebsite: www.craig-cham-ber.comLocation: Craig Chamber ofCommerce, 360 E. Victory Way,CraigContact: Christina Currie (970)824-5689Email: [email protected]/Time Details: There will be 2sessions the 4th Wednesday ofeach month. The first will be at 7a.m. and coffee, juice, and pas-tries will be provided. The secondsession will be at noon, bring yourown lunch.Fees/Admission: Free
May 27 - May 31 • Brown’sAmusement CARNIVAL
Don’t miss the carnival thatgets bigger and betterevery year! Brown’s
Amusements will return to Craigwith the Twister, Yo-Yo, Gravitron,kids rides, game booths and more!Location: Moffat CountyFairgrounds, east side.Contact: Craig Chamber ofCommerce (970) 824-5689Email: [email protected]/Admission: Save, save, savewhen you buy advance tickets,available now at the CraigChamber of Commerce.
May 29 • Preserving the LastFrontier meetingPreserving the Last Frontier meetsthe last Saturday of the month. Themeeting is open to the public.Location: Second FloorConference Room at SunsetMeadows, 633 Ledford St, 595Ledford St.Contact: 824-6761Date/Time Details: 1:30 p.m.
May 29 - May 31 • Grand OldeWest DaysThree days filled with family fun. Thisannual festival has bull riding, acarnival and many vendors fromaround the country as part of theweekend. Other GOWD traditionsinclude the annual dance and carshow and a parade through down-town. This year’s festival runs fromMay 29 to 31.Website:www.grandoldewestdays.com
May 31 • Draft Horse show andFeed team raceA fun filled day of Draft horseTeams, antique equipment pullsand a feed team race.Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: Moffat CountyFairgroundsContact: Mardi Anson 824-0382Email: [email protected]/Admission: $5 Adults andkids under 18 are free.
To include your event, or to see addi-tional events, log on to www.craig-cha.mber.com and click the
“Events” button. Choose “submityour own event” and fill out theevent details. It’s that easy!
MAY EVENTSCRAIG DAILY PRESS � MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 � PAGE 14
ILC is seekingvolunteersThe Independent Life Center
has challenging volunteer posi-tions available: substitute vandriver, office assistant, and recep-tionist are some examples.Contact Evelyn at 826 0833 fordetails.The DisabilityAwareness Days
committee is forming to plan the2nd annual event. This year wewill be commemorating the 20thanniversary of the signing of theAmericans with Disabilities Act.New committee members are wel-come. There can’t be too many.ILC’s Social Security Benefits
Advocates are ready to help any-one who needs to apply for SocialSecurity Disability Benefits. Call
826 0833 and ask for Debby orCatherine.
Four Masterworksemployees certifiedto test for carbonmonoxideMasterworks Mechanical has
implemented carbon monoxidetesting for all gas appliances andfour Masterworks employees arenow certified by the NationalComfort Institute to perform thisservice. They are also certified in anew concept of Heat Maxx andCool Maxx that helps measuretotal system efficiency andMasterworks mechanical wasnamed the National ComfortTeam Contractor of the month inDecember.
YoungLife seekingcar show sponsorsBear RiverYoung Life and The
Cruisers are working on the 2010
Car and Motorcycle Show, June19 in Downtown Craig.In order for the show to be a
success they are seeking the helpof local businesses in the forms ofprize sponsorships and donations.Award Sponsorship: $100Show Sponsorship: $205Super Sport Show
Sponsorship: $500Donations, sponsorships and
participation are all vital in creat-ing an enjoyable show for every-one involved. This is your chanceto contribute to a great show andall proceeds will go directly toBear River Young Life; helpingfund camps, future activities, andpromoting your business whilehelping with a great cause. It willalso help the Cruisers to continuetheir ability to be a part of the col-lector community in NorthwestColorado. Young Life is a 501c3so all donations are tax-refund-able.If you have questions, or would
just like to know more about
Young Life we encourage you tocheck outwww.bearriver.younglife.org orcall our Area Director, DavidPressgrove, at 970-629-9600.
Dizziness has manycauses, solutions
By Jason Lloyd D.C.CRAIG CHIROPRACTIC
From time to time, a personwill experience disorientationand nausea with the turning of thehead. This is quite common.There are several reasons for
this condition to occur. The onewe will focus on is a check andbalance routine that the brain usesto make sure that you are orien-tated. Your brain gets informationas to where you are by takinginformation from the eyes, earsand neck muscles.When it comes to the neck,
looking down requires a tighten-ing up of the front muscles and aloosening the ones in the back.
Your brain knows what actionyour muscles are taking. Also,when looking down, the eyesfocus on the ground and the earspick up the motion of your tiltinghead sending that information toyour brain. They must agree,muscle position, focus andmotion, if not you may feel dis-oriented.A type of “nonagreement”
happens when a bone in yourneck gets displaced. When youlook down this time the musclesof the neck at the location of thedisplaced bone have to move dif-ferently than your brain is usedto.This difference in muscle
movement, whether distance orstrength, sets up a “nonagree-ment” and its possible disorienta-tion. This situation is of a physi-cal nature and may be able to bedetermined with an exam andcorrected. Talk with your chiro-practor and see if you qualify fortreatments.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
GOLDEN CAVVY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PICTURE
For great service and homecooked food, don’t miss the Golden Cavvy, located at 538 Yampa Ave. Thislong-time Craig staple is under new ownership and boasts a new menu and other changes. Stop by todayand say “hi” to owner Charlotte Gariner or call 824-6038. Try the new Golden Cavvy today.
ANuViewAuto Glass, Inc.962 E. Main St. Vernal(970) 824-8998
Number of employees: 9Number of years in business: 6 yearsWhat is y our specialty?Auto glass repair, glass replace-ment, fleet accounts and heavy equipment glass.What is your business philosophy?: For auto glass in aflash remember A NuView Auto Glass!Something about your business that people don’t seem toknow about?We are certified with the National GlassAssociation, DOWAutomotive, Agrss (safety). Memberof the Better Business Bureau, NFIB.Anything else? Our work is 100 percent guaranteed. Weuse only quality glass and urethane. We are a preferredshop for most insurance companies. We offer mobile serv-ice. Every installer at A NuView Auto Glass is certified.We offer very competitive pricing. Visit our Website atwww.anuviewautoglass.com.
Are you saving money every time you turn the lights on?
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Convenience store• City Market Inc. Store #15• Kum & Go Food Store #901• Kum & Go Food Store #902• Kum & Go Food Store #903
Dentists• Allan D. Weimer, D.D.S.• McCreight ProgressiveDentistry• Northwest Colorado DentalCoalition• Voyich, Dushan DMD
Education• Colorado Army NationalGuard• Colorado NorthwesternCommunity College• Colorado Student CareInc.• Moffat County SchoolDistrict• The Mountain LearningNetwork
By SHANNON RUSSELLCHAMBER AMBASSADOR
Don’t miss your chance tobe part of a great team!We currently have positions
available on the ChamberAmbassador team! As a mem-ber of the ambassadors youget the chance to interact withmany people and businesses
from this community. This isyour chance to get involvedand have fun! It is a greatopportunity to network withother community leaders,businesses and many otherpeople. The only require-ments are being employed bya Chamber member and want-ing to have fun!
Debbie BaumBackroads WebDevelopmentRenata BeasonThe Embroidery ShoppeVictoria BurnsBrass Key Realty, LTDRebekah GreenwoodChamber of CommerceElisa HayesKRAI FM & 55 CountryAlice Ann KidderKidder Floor CoveringAnnie MacGregorHigh Tech Audio VideoRyan MacGregor
High Tech Audio VideoMatt McCarthyMoffat CountySchool DistrictMarlena O'LearyIndependent Life CenterLaurie OgdenMoffat Insurance AgencyDon RoachCook Chevrolet & SubaruShannon RussellIndependentDelaine VoloshinSchool to Work AllianceLois WymoreBonaker & Associates
Chamber ambassadors
When businessessucceeds it canincrease inventory tomeet your needs and
desires. Shop local.Joe Bird
Avis Steel and City Marketare both paying 20 cents apound for aluminum.Save your cans and collectthem from the sides of the road.
Gail Severson
Thoughts from the board
AnniversariesMaySchool to Work Alliance ....................................................1997Brass Key Realty, LTD ..........................................................1997Black Mountain Glass ........................................................1997Northwest Storage..............................................................1998Ensignal ................................................................................2001Brush Mountain Ranch.......................................................2001Downtown Business Assn. ..................................................2002Strata Networks...................................................................2003Roberts S. Ralston & Associates, Architects ....................2004Chaos Ink.............................................................................2004Moffat County Fair Board..................................................2006LPL Financial ........................................................................2006Shroyer, Nini .........................................................................2006BeautiControl ......................................................................2007Colorado Hunting Club .....................................................2007Colorado Lending Source.................................................2007Westward Motel .................................................................2007Craig Sea Sharks.................................................................2007Epp & Associates, Inc ........................................................2008New Creation Church .......................................................2008Kia Fedinec C.M.T. Massage Therapist............................2008Northwest Auto Glass.........................................................2008Jones & Associates, Inc. ....................................................2008Wild Skies..............................................................................2008Coding Sense, LLC .............................................................2009Richard Maxson..................................................................2009Colorado Army National Guard ......................................2009
By Julie HannaYour Craig Beautification
Committee is beginning work for2010. Several projects are in theworks.The Victory Garden at Finley
Lane and West Victory Way willsoon spring into new growth andblooms. Most of the plants aredrought resistant perennials. Thisyear’s goal is to complete plantingof the area and finish the west endwith additional plantings andboulders.The Chamber of Commerce
building located at 360 E. VictoryWay is due for a landscapemakeover! A new design is being
developed and will be implement-ed this summer. Watch as the
changes begin to happen.Continuing to keep the down-
town clean is an ongoing goal ofthe committee. Work nights willbe set for volunteers to help in theclean up. Special emphasis isalways paid to the front of theFirehouse.The next meeting of the Craig
Beautification Committee isTuesday,May 4 at 5:15 p.m. at theChamber of Commerce building.You don’t need a green thumb; wewelcome anyone wanting to helpmake our community a beautifulplace in which to live.
Beautification committee sets 2010 goalsNEXT MEETING:When: 5:15 p.m. May 4Where: Craig Chamberof CommerceDetails: The beautifica-tion committee meetsevery Tuesday. The firstTuesday of the month isthe business meeting.Other Tuesdays the group meets at the Chamber andthen chooses an evening project that can include pick-ing up trash, pulling weeds or planting.
Member
Craig Mental Health CenterA Division of Colorado West Regional Mental Health, Inc.
439 Breeze St. • Suite 200(970) 824-6541
712443
Craig Daily Press Monday, April 26, 2010 | 17COMICS
ROSE IS ROSE By Pat Brady
THE BORN LOSER By Art and Chip Samson
GARFIELD By Jim Davis
FRANK AND ERNEST By Bob Thaves
NON SEQUITUR By Wiley
THE GRIZWELLS By Bill Schorr
PEANUTS By Charles M. Schulz
DILBERT By Scott Adams
SUDOKU
NEA CROSSWORD
18 | Monday, April 26, 2010 Craig Daily PressENTERTAINMENT
Dear Annie: Is it unusual for a 25-year-old to not know her sexual orientation?
In her senior year in high school, our daughter told us
she thought she was gay. She then had a relationship with another girl that didn’t turn out well. When she was a col-lege sophomore, she had a long-term relation-ship with a guy who treated her beautifully. It was the happiest we had ever seen her. However, that relation-
ship broke up, too, because he wasn’t the right guy for her. (We agreed.)
Since then, she has dated men who have treated her poorly and women with whom things haven’t “clicked.” She
told me she is not opposed to dating men as long as they are decent guys.
We will accept her for whoever she is. But tell me, Annie, isn’t this kind of confusion unusual at this stage of the game?
— Confused ParentDear Confused: Not neces-
sarily. There is often a lot of experimentation at this age, and it is also possible your daughter is simply bisexual and attracted equally to both sexes. Her big-ger problem seems to be choos-ing inappropriate partners, which may contribute to her vacillation about whether she’s better off with men or women.
We are glad you will accept her regardless, so please allow her to sort through this on her own, and help by encouraging her to find partners who will respect her.
Dear Annie: I have always dreaded taking a bath or shower. Baths always leave me chilled, no matter how warm it is. I dislike showers because I
nearly drowned as a child and, as a result, cannot tolerate get-ting my head wet.
It has gotten so bad that I go for weeks without washing. Friends have noticed and com-mented on my unpleasant body odor. I don’t want to offend them, but I cannot overcome my washing phobia. I’d rather be dirty. I am seeing a psychia-trist and a counselor, but I’m ashamed to bring this up to them.
— Need Help in the Midlands Dear Midlands: There are
ways to shower without getting your hair wet, and chills are the reason there are bathrobes. Your problems go much deeper. If your friends have noticed your lack of hygiene, your psychiatrist and counselor certainly have, as well. If you are writing to us, it means you are getting ready to open up on the subject. Please don’t be embarrassed to discuss it with the very people who can help you most. And believe us, they’ve heard everything.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You will feel pressure from others if you are too rigid and stubborn about having your way. No matter how right you think you are, be willing to bend a bit.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Just because you think you’re a flexible person who is always willing to try something new, don’t think there aren’t times when you want what you want and won’t give an inch. Today may be one of those times.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Your daily routine or an important relation-ship could be a source of discomfort inasmuch as either might seem a bit dull and gloomy to you. It’s all in your head; don’t make it a fact.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — It’s one of those days when it might seem like every-one is telling you what to do and when to do it. But, in fact, just having to meet your obligations will annoy you at this time. Tomorrow will be better.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Sometimes even the best relationships have to be redefined a bit, so don’t sit back and do nothing. Once you realize there is a problem, if you take it calmly, you’ll do what’s necessary.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Readjustments might have to be made concerning your material affairs at this point in time, but if you are disciplined and orderly in your thinking it won’t be too much of a challenge to set things right.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Only if you have enough belief in yourself can you handle some of the negative forces in life with ease. Today you might be tested, but if you keep the faith, all will work out well.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — More than any other sign, you need creative change in order to be happy, so when you get stuck in something you can’t get out of, you can overreact. Today
might be one of those times.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —
Unless you succeed in putting your life in order today, you’re likely to place unnec-essary strain on yourself and make things rather tough. Relax.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you’re too structured about what you want and how to achieve it, you could be in for some tough times today. Adaptability must take place in order to get along with others.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — If you have a strong enough belief in yourself, you can easily handle the tough things that can happen from time to time. Today you might be tested to see just what kind of person you are. Make a good choice.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) — It might seem like all the elements are gang-ing up against you, obstructing any self-expression you attempt to display, but, in reality, it is just someone else’s turn to get what they want. Don’t fight it.
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