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TUESDAY ❖ APRIL 27, 2010

MCHS GOLF TAKES THIRD AT YAMPA VALLEY GOLF COURSE, SEE PAGE 11

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Health fair offers preventive health care at reduced rates BY BRIAN SMITH DAILY PRESS WRITER

a.m. May 15 at Dinosaur Town Hall. Each candidate will have 10 minutes to make a campaign presentation. The audience will have an opportunity to ask candidates questions. The candidate forum is part of Barnes’ write-in campaign strategy, which she developed after county assembly delegates

Michelle Moore, 9News Health Fair lab supervisor, said attending a health fair this weekend in Craig is a wise way for residents to use their time. “Take yourself in and get If you go a check-up,” What: Senior she said. “You blood draw do it with your When: 7 to 11 a.m. Thursday cars, you do Where: Sunset it with your Meadows II, 595 animals, you Ledford St. might as well What: 9News do it with your Health Fair body.” When: 8 a.m. to Craig resi1 p.m. Saturday dents will have Where: Sunset an opportuElementary School, 800 W. nity to get that Seventh St. check up and receive other information about personal and mental health and nutrition during the 9News Health Fair, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Elementary School, 800 W. Seventh St. The health fair provides a variety of screenings and other preventative care to residents at a reduced cost from a normal doctor’s fee, said Kristi Shepherd, health fair site coordinator. Basic screenings offered at the fair include blood chemistry, blood count, vision, pulse, blood pressure, prostate, colon and breast cancer. Attendees will also be able to speak with health professionals from several local agencies. A blood draw for seniors older than 65 will be offered from 7

See BARNES on page 8

See HEALTH on page 8

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ABOVE: Brian Ivy and Tasha Romney spin on stage during the Grand March on Saturday night at the Moffat County High School prom. LEFT: Kaci Meek dances with her friends during the Moffat County High School prom on Saturday in the MCHS gymnasium. For more photos from Saturday night’s dance, visit www.craigdailypress.com.

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Barnes continues campaign BY BRIAN SMITH DAILY PRESS WRITER

Tami Barnes, a candidate for the District 2 Moffat County Commission seat, is organizing a candidate forum next month in Dinosaur and invited all Moffat County candidates to attend. But candidate responses have been limited, Barnes said. Barnes, 45, who was eliminated from being placed on the

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Re p u b l i c a n primary ballot earlier this month during the Moffat County Re p u b l i c a n Party County Assembly, said Tami Barnes she has only received responses from three other candidates.

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Tony St. John and Audrey Danner, both candidates for the commission District 2 seat, said they are uncertain about their attendance due to previous commitments. Frank Moe, a candidate for the commission District 3 seat, said his attendance at the forum is also uncertain due to a family health matter. The forum is scheduled for 10

SOCCER VS. STEAMBOAT: The Moffat County High School girls soccer team plays Steamboat Springs today at Woodbury Sports Complex, 350 S. Mack Lane. The varsity team plays at 4 p.m., and the junior varsity team plays at 6 p.m.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX . . . 14 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . 15 COMICS . . . . . . . . . 13 CROSSWORD . . . . . . 13 DATEBOOK . . . . . . . . 2

DEATHS . . . . . . . . . . 4 ENTERTAINMENT . . . . 14 OPINION . . . . . . . . . . 6 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . 11 WEATHER . . . . . . . . . 2

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BY THE DAILY PRESS STAFF

Juniors scheduled for Wednesday test

Wednesday by calling 8248233, and in Steamboat at 940 Central Park Dr., Suite 101, today and Thursday by calling 879-1632.

All Moffat County High School juniors will be taking the state ACT test from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at MCHS, 900 Finley Lane. There is no fee for taking the test. After the test is completed, juniors will be dismissed for the day. For more information, call Paula Duzik at 8247036.

Tea Party to host Thursday meeting

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THE NORTHWEST COLORADO Chapter of Parrot Heads conducted an annual spring cleanup Sunday at Pebble Beach in Craig. Above, members are shown sharing a break from clean-up efforts. For more on the cleanup, see David Morris’ letter to the editor on page 6.

Craig resident wins Legion raffle prize

Mike Larkin, of Craig, won an AR-15 rifle Saturday night from American Legion Post 62 during the organization’s bingo event at the Elks Lodge, 43 W. Victory Way. The American Legion sold about 965 raffle tickets as part of a fundraiser, and Larkin’s winning ticket was No. 737.

Salad luncheon set for Friday in Craig A salad luncheon is

VNA offering child immunizations

scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 630 Green St. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $6 per person and available at the church from 9 a.m. to noon through Thursday. For more information, call JoAnn Stoddard at 824-5960 or Jan Rinker at 824-4136.

In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, which is April 24 through May 1, the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association will be offering free vaccinations for infants and children under 2. Limited appointments are available in Craig at 745 Russell St., today and

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MOFFAT COUNTY FORECAST

Today: Warmer with intervals of clouds and sunshine. Highs 62-71.

New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" (7,000 ft to 9,000 ft) 0" Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 35-43. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" (7,000 ft to 9,000 ft) 0" Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, windy and cooler; a p.m. t-storm. Highs 54-62. New Snow: (5,000 ft to 7,000 ft) 0" (7,000 ft to 9,000 ft) 0"

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Jackson 59/36 Salt Lake City 78/40

Craig 64/35 Grand Junction 75/53

Moab 76/52 Durango Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures 70/33 are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Cheyenne 60/39 Denver 66/42 Colorado Springs 62/40 Pueblo 69/38

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6:50 a.m. The Craig Rotary Club meets at the Golden Cavvy, 538 Yampa Ave. Visitors are welcome to attend. Call 826-4444. 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. 8:30 a.m. The Moffat County Commission meets at the Moffat County Courthouse, 221 W. Victory Way. The meeting is open to the public. Call 824-5517. 8:30 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 free. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Call Ronna Autrey at 8752941 or 846-8182. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free hot lunch is served at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. The church is looking for volunteers to help set up and cook. Call 824-5330.

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The next Moffat County Tea Party meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Center of Craig, 601 Yampa Ave. Guest speakers scheduled for the meeting are Cheyenne Ossen, regional homeschool speech winner; Jake Segrest, a congressional candidate; and Ron Neirson, a representative from Washington, D.C. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Matt Winey at 3267580.

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On April 27 In 1521: Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines. On this date: 1570: Pope Pius V excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I. 1805: during the First Barbary War, an Americanled force of Marines and mercenaries captured the city of Derna, on the shores of Tripoli. 1822: the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. 1865: the steamer Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tenn., killing more than 1,400 people, mostly freed Union prisoners of war.

11 a.m. to noon. A Quran study group takes place at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 630 Green St. The meeting is open to the public. Call Pastor Bob Woods at 824-6836. Noon. The Craig Lions Club meets at the Golden Cavvy, 538 Yampa Ave. Visitors are welcome. The Lions Club is an international organization that provides the community with vision projects and eye screenings for area children. Call Al Shepherd at 824-6697. 4 p.m. The MCHS girls varsity soccer team plays Steamboat Springs High School at Woodbury Sports Complex, 350 S. Mack Lane. 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. 6 p.m. The MCHS girls junior varsity soccer team plays Steamboat Springs High School at Woodbury Sports Complex, 350 S. Mack Lane. 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. 7:30 p.m. The Craig City Council meets at Craig City Hall, 300 W. Fourth St. The meeting is open to the public.

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Post Office prepares for food drive May 8 DAILY PRESS STAFF

The Craig Post Office is asking postal customers to “help the hungry” by donating to the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive across America on May 8, according to a news release. All food collected goes to local community food banks, which provide meals for the needy throughout the year. “Postal customers wishing to donate food items should put them in a plastic bag and leave the bag of food items by your mailbox before mail delivery on Saturday, May 8,” the Post Office reported in a news release. Donated food should be non-perishable such as dried, canned and packaged products. The items food banks need the most are canned meats, soup, fruits and vegetables, and packaged non-perishables such as pasta, cereal, powdered milk and vegetables. Every 1.3 pounds of food donated equates to one meal, according to food banks. Last year, letter carriers and

Craig Farmers Market to open for season June 17 DAILY PRESS STAFF

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 handmade and homegrown items at the market. The fee will ensure the same

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Post Offices nationwide collected a record 73.4 million pounds of food to support the hungry. “Food is particularly needed now because, in addition to the tough economy and many more people out of jobs, food banks and pantries are less full this time of year,” according to the news release. “Our letter carriers and volunteers are looking to collect a record amount of food on May 8,” said Chris Wilkey, letter carrier food drive coordinator, in the news release. “I know we can again count on the tremendous generosity of our Craig postal customers to help feed the hungry in our community.” The Craig Post Office will also have a food drive bin set up in the lobby May 8, and every day the week before, so customers can drop off items throughout the week. This year marks the 18th year of the annual food drive, which started in 1993. Nearly a billion pounds of food has been collected, with about 10,000 communities and Post Offices in 50 states participating.

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deaths Soteria “Susie” Guches, also known as Guchopulos, died April 3, 2010, at her home in Craig following a brief illness. She was 96. Soteria was born June 7, 1913, in Loutraki, Corinth, Greece, the daughter of Stavros and Elenitsa (Nicholaithou) Paraskevopoulous. She married Vasilios A. “William” Guchopulos on Aug. 19, 1934, in Loutraki Corinth, Greece. Three months later, they came to Oakland, Calif., and made their home there. They became the parents of two daughters, Mary Ann, who was born June 19, 1935, and Jeannie, who was born March 23, 1950. She and her husband were in the grocery business in Oakland, operating the Athens and the Oak Tree grocery stores. Soteria moved to Craig in October 1979 after retiring from the grocery business, and spent

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her remaining years living with her daughter, Jeannie, and her family. She enjoyed cooking, was an excellent seamstress, loved to tell stories and read, especially her Bible. Soteria was a devout member of St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church in Craig. She prayed often and was very loyal to her faith. Soteria is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Levkulich and Jeannie (Manolis) Glimidakis, both of Craig; grandsons Demetrious and Vasilios Glimidakis, both of Craig; great grandson Emmanuel Glimidakis, of Helper, Utah; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends. She was Mama Susie and Yia Yia to many. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Marina

Rentas and Alexandra Paris; baby sister Asimina; brother Trintafillou Paraskevopoulous; and son-in-law Bill Levkulich. The Trisagion was April 8, 2010, at the Grant Mortuary Chapel. A eulogy was given at the Trisigion by her grandson, Demetrious, followed by the funeral service April 9, 2010, at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church with The Rev. Makarios Mannos officiating at both services. He was assisted at the funeral by her grandson, Demetrious Glimidakis. Pallbearers were Vasili Glimidakis, Emmanuel Glimidakis, Lou Pandolfo, Rodney Wiessner, Mark Proctor, Don Schmedeke, Justin Pike and Jerred Catt. Interment followed in the Craig Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church in care of Grant Mortuary.

Janet Louise Winn 1945-2010

Janet Louise Winn died April 6, 2010 at her home in Craig, with her husband, Chuck Winn, at her side. She was 64. Janet was born Sept. 10, 1945 in Stafford, Kan. She graduated from Moffat County High School in 1963, and was married for 47 years. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Winn; sons Philip (Kathy) Winn, of Craig, Stuart Winn, of Craig, and Steven Winn, of Grand Junction; and mother Barbara Foster, of Casper, Wyo. She is also survived by siblings Ann (Bruce) Seely, of Craig, Elizabeth Kay (Gerry) Wolfe, of Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Thomas Byron (Julia) Foster, of Aurora, Anthony L. (Margaret) Foster, who is currently residing in Malaysia, Gregory D. Foster, of Bowie, Texas, Kenneth C. (Tammy) Foster, of Bowie, Texas, Matthew A. (Sherrie) Foster, of St. Rose, La., and

Gary Eugene Higgins, of Craig, died April 12, 2010, northwest of Craig as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. He was 23. Gary was born Dec. 6, 1986, in Anaheim, Calif., the son of Eugene M. and Tamara (Heckler) Higgins. Gary was raised in Lakewood, Calif., until 1997 when his family moved to Craig. Gary attended Moffat County High School. Gary was a coal miner working at Twentymile Coal Co. at the time of his death. He

William R. (Bonnie) Foster, of Casper, Wyo. At the time of her death, Janet had 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and 26 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas E. Foster. Services were April 12, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Craig. Most of her family, many friends and neighbors from Craig attended the service. Janet had a strong love of family, took great pride in caring for her home at 835 Green St., in Craig for more than 40 years, and took an active role in assisting her husband with the sheep ranch. She was referred to as the Martha Stewart of her family, and enjoyed her lamb recipes, sewing, making quilts, hosting family gatherings, and providing food and services for those assisting with the family sheep ranch, especially at times of shearing and the trailing of

the sheep. Janet was quite a gardener, and built a beautiful fish pond in the back yard, which was carefully maintained, as well as a tree garden with numerous knickknacks from the ranch and Flat Top Wilderness. Janet loved to fish for brook, brown and rainbow trout, making no difference to her whether it was a mountain stream or local lake. She had a strong faith, maintaining a warm and loving home for her family, and treasured her many friends and time spent with her husband, Chuck. Janet also loved working at school. She was a substitute teacher at the Moffat County School District, and enjoyed being around kids in her later years. Charitable contributions should be submitted to Hospice Services of Northwest Colorado, 745 Russell St., Craig, CO 81625.

Gary Eugene Higgins 1986-2010

enjoyed fishing, camping, snowboarding, 4-wheeling and being outdoors. He also loved going to the beach. He is survived by his mother, Tamara McDonald, of Craig; stepfather James McDonald, of Craig; sister Krystal Higgins, of Craig; grandparents Patricia Ballinger, of Monrovia, Calif., Tina Barstow, of Craig, and Marian McDonald, of Mission Viejo, Calif.; niece Katie Melquist; aunts Vicki Fillius, Darcy McDonald and Christina Lingo; uncles Steve Lingo, Jim

Heckler, Keith Ballinger, Terry Lingo, Shawn Higgins, Shawn Elliott, and Billy Lingo; cousins Tiffany, Shawn, Shannon, Shane, Matt and Jake Lingo, Curt, Shawna and Ryan Ewing and Michael Quesada. A funeral service was April 17, 2010 at The Grant Mortuary Chapel in Craig, with Pastor Robert Woods officiating. Special musical selections were “Candle Box Far Away,” “Guns and Roses,” and “Human Instrument.” Cremation took place following the service.

Louise Martha Fedinec, a lifelong Craig resident, died April 15, 2010, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig. She was 94. The matriarch of the Knez and Fedinec families, she was an example of strength, courage, faith and love. Louise was born Dec. 8, 1915, in Craig, to Joseph and Marie (Mahowald) Knez, the eldest of five children. She grew up on the Knez homestead south of Craig, where her father, Joe L. Knez, owned and operated a coal mine for many years. Louise attended the Rock Valley School, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Moffat County High School in 1934. On June 29, 1937, she married Charlie Fedinec. They made their home on the Fedinec ranch in Breeze Basin until 1967, when they moved to town. Charlie and Louise had two children, Edith Joy (“Edie”) and Charles Leon (“Leon”). Louise enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, sewing, quilting, fishing, and camping. Her relatives all remember her delicious homemade bread, rolls, pies, noodles, waffles, cakes, and cookies. Louise also loved canning peaches, tomatoes, beans, beets, choke cherry jelly, crab apple jelly, and pickles. She was well known for her beautiful quilts, of which she made more than 40 for friends, family, and St. Michael Catholic Church raffles. She enjoyed being a 4-H leader, teaching sewing, gardening, and home beautification for the Breeze Basin Cowpokes. For many years, she was active in the Moffat County Cowbelles, serving two years as president. During her lifetime, she had been a member of the Young Farmers, Farm Bureau and the Farmers Union. After moving to town, Louise was a cook at Valley View Manor for more than 12 years. After that time, she prepared lunch for Five Senses Day Care for more than 7 years. During her life, she was a very faithful person. She was very active in the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Michael. Over the years, she served as president, secretary, treasurer, and historian. She also regu-

larly volunteered cleaning the rectory and where needed. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling to Minnesota to visit her mother’s relatives, and to New York and Pennsylvania to visit her husband’s relatives. She especially enjoyed regular visits with her grandchildren and great grandchildren in New Jersey, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Most of all, Louise was at home in Craig. Louise lived independently in her home in Craig until weeks before her death. She always remained active and busy, cooking, praying with her Rosary group, visiting with family and friends, as well as taking care of her great-granddaughter, Cheyenne. She is survived by her daughter, Edie Halpern, of Chicago; grandchildren Jeffrey Halpern, of Chicago, Jorn (Jennifer) Fedinec, of Las Vegas, Kia Fedinec, of Craig, and Nicole (James) Murphy, of Chicago; great grandchildren Madalyn Murphy, Audrey Murphy, Owen Murphy, Cheyenne Gensler, Zachary Fedinec, and Sydney Fedinec; sister-inlaw Cleo Knez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charlie Fedinec, some 30 years ago; son Leon Fedinec; daughter-in-law Marjean Fedinec; son-in-law Stephen Halpern; sister Marie; brothers Joseph, Antone, and Raymond; and half sister, Roselyn. Rosary was said on April 18, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church. A funeral mass took place April 19, 2010, also at St. Michael Catholic Church. Interment was at the Craig Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School Street, Craig, CO 81625.

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LOCAL deaths Walter R. Herod 1920-2010

Walter R. Herod, a lifelong Craig resident, died April 11, 2010, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig following a lengthy illness. He was 89. Walt was born May 27, 1920, in Craig, the son of James Ray and Stella Elnora (Daum) Herod. He was raised and attended school in Craig, and graduated from Moffat County High School in 1940. Following high school, Walt served in the Army National Guard, the Army and Army Air Corps and again the National Guard, from which he retired. During two years of service in England, he was an engineer on a B-17 and flew 29 missions. Walt worked for 30 years for Barrett’s Men’s Store, where

he was a sales clerk and later manager. He married Loretta M. Paul on June 4, 1994, in Elko, Nev., and they enjoyed 16 happy years together. Walt was an avid golfer and also enjoyed bowling. He was a charter member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4265, a member of American Legion Post 62 and the Craig Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Herod, of Craig; daughter Judy Hartl, of Grand Junction; sons Larry (Betty) Herod, of Craig, and Walter (Debbie) Herod, of Chandler, Ariz.; stepdaughter Sandra Harding, of Grand Junction; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, three step grandchil-

dren and two step great-grandchildren; sisters Lillian (Paul) Decker and Blanche (Paul) Pippitt, both of Casper, Wyo.; and his brother J C (Florine) Herod, of Fruita. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was April 16, 2010 at The Grant Mortuary Chapel with Phillip Gibson officiating. Various musical numbers were played by organist Chris Toovey. Walter was interred at the Craig Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 4265. Memorial donations may be made to the Centennial Home Health Group in care of Grant Mortuary.

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Tom and Michelle Arnett, of Golden, announce the birth of their twin daughters, Mariko Gloyelia and Miyoko Marie, on April 6, 2010, at Presbyterian St.

Luke’s in Denver. Mariko weighed 2 pounds, 13.8 ounces and was 16 inches long. Miyoko weighed 2 pounds, 7.8 ounces and was 14 ½ inches long.

The babies were welcomed home by Lloydie Arnett, of Craig; Gloria and Doug Iko, of Portland, Ore.; and stepbrother Teno and stepsister Chanda.

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Ciji and Corey McQuinn, of Craig, announce the birth of their son, Matthew Carl McQuinn, at 8:35 p.m. April 2 at Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs. The baby weighed 7 pounds,

6 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. Grandparents are Carla and Jeff Ellis, of Ridgeway, Mo.; Jim and Jennifer McQuinn, of Bethany, Mo.; and Derek and Jamie Barton, of

Wheatland, Wyo. Great-grandparents are Pat and Ed Relaford, of Craig, and Marvin and Juanita Phillips, of Cainsville, Mo. The baby was welcomed home by his brother, James McQuinn.

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Morgan and Seth Puls, of Craig, announce the birth of their son, Finley Isaiah Puls, at 8:11 a.m. April 1, 2010 at Yampa Valley Medical Center

in Steamboat Springs. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 ¼ inches long. Grandparents are Linda and Dennis Puls, of Durango; Terry

and Ann Neal, of Longview, Texas; and Renea Neal, also of Longview, Texas. The baby was welcomed home by a sibling, Hazel Puls.

Nathanial Jose Stehle Grandparents are Carmen E. Lebron, of Craig; Lynn

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Pick up your garbage To the editor: Did you enjoy your Sunday afternoon? Close to 30 members of the Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrot Heads spent theirs cleaning trash at Pebble Beach. When the project was completed, the group hauled away enough garbage to fill four pick-up trucks. That came as a bit of a shock considering the fact that the Parrot Heads cleaned up the same area just last summer. Pebble Beach is a beautiful spot close to town. It is difficult to comprehend why people would enjoy spending time there but then leave all their garbage behind. And where did people get the idea that if they throw cans and bottles in the bushes it makes them go away? I have learned that it is never too late to develop a conscience. It’s time for all of us to become to caretakers of the environment we live in.

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n our model of exponential education, our methods of teaching and learning will be scientific in approach and execution. We’ll underKIDS stand how chilTALK dren learn and we will teach using principles, methods and techniques based on observable ways that children and adults learn Maren Schmidt best. Our schools will focus on helping children and adults have the tools to lead meaningful lives in their families, communities and beyond. Running a place for successful learning is not a “fast food” business. We can’t gulp down facts and have them form a foundation for a life well lived. Preparing a healthy meal takes time — from planting seeds, weeding, pruning, harvesting, storing, preparing food and finally putting it on the table. Learning requires energy fueled by healthy foods with appropriate amounts of sleep and exercise. Learning requires an environment that is safe and peaceful and nourishes a love of learning. It is a place where experimentation, questioning and risk are encouraged and accepted. All students want to do well — they need time, and

a place with the right people, to attain excellence. Optimum learning requires that the abstract be made concrete and that big tasks be broken into manageable projects. Difficulties in learning need to be isolated, and related skills mastered, then added back into the overall picture. For example, if a student is having trouble with place value in addition, lessons and exercises in understanding place value are given until that concept is understood, then multi-digit addition is reintroduced. Learning requires loving adult guidance. Adults — teachers and parents — guide and direct the children’s learning based on each child’s strengths and interests. The sports loving student might learn multiplication by kicking six soccer balls three times to figure out 18 kicks, and do so much more quickly than writing 6 x 3 = 18 repeatedly. It is the enlightened adult that kindly directs the child’s activities so learning occurs easily yet profoundly. Learning requires repetition. For the child under seven, doing exactly the same thing over and over aids learning. For the child over seven (about the time the first teeth fall out) repetition must be done with variety. For example, the 4 year old loves to hear the same stories over and over for months. The 7 year old loves to hear stories,

but demands a different one every day and professes boredom when hearing a tale twice. Learning requires being friendly with error. We learn best from our mistakes, so it is best to be friendly when learning experiments go astray. The human brain is an amazing machine that comes without an operation manual, or a warranty for that matter. We do know, through years of observations, that when certain conditions are present — good nutrition, adequate rest, safe learning environments, concrete and meaningful experiences, loving adult guidance, repetition, and friendliness to errors — human beings survive and thrive. Our ongoing research and understanding of how learning occurs makes all the difference in how our children will be able to create a successful life. Kids Talk TM deals with childhood development issues. Maren Schmidt founded a Montessori school and holds a Masters of Education from Loyola College in Maryland. She has over twenty-five years experience working with children and holds teaching credentials from the Association Montessori Internationale. She is author of Building Cathedrals Not Walls: Essays for Parents and Teachers. Contact her at maren@kidstalknews.com or visit www. MarenSchmidt.com. Copyright 2010.

As I stood at the base of Taipei 101, the world’s second tallest building, I fought a feeling of insignificance. There I was standing in a city of seven million and I felt like an ant below the wonder of a 101story behemoth of steel and glass. If anybody noticed me, it was only because I was a different skin color than a majority of the rest of the David Pressgrove crowd. I was one of thousands to visit the landmark that day and will be one of hundreds of thousands to visit it this year. I haven’t spent a lot of time in large cities in my life, but I could see how one could lose hope or purpose amid such a sea of people. I shook off my thoughts when I remembered a conversation I had as we rode the mass rail transit (an above-ground subway) earlier that day. My director, TJ Dickerson, and fellow Young Life Area Director, Luke Feather, talked about how overwhelming a trip like ours could be if one lost perspective. We reminded each other that if the God we were talking to people about in Taiwan really is who he says he is, each of us holds a significance. He loves beyond anything we can imagine or comprehend. We took that message to a small group of people in Taiwan who care about youth. Our conversations with them weren’t groundbreaking or revolutionary. Judging by their response, it was more of a relief. They wanted to hear that their love for teenagers was shared. In Taiwan, and other Asian countries, teenagers are given one purpose. They are told that their job is to go to school and excel. At each level of schooling they are tested and according to their aptitude level they are placed in a school that is basically labeled either bad, better or best. Their worth comes from that label. They go to school from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. After school, they are required to attend an after-school program until 9 p.m. The afterschool programs are similar in that the “best” ones are reserved for either the best students or the more wealthy students. One of the youth workers we met with wore a shirt that had the message, “Our youth aren’t a nuisance.” The shirt was born out of the idea in their country that youth shouldn’t been seen nor heard. They need to be at school from dawn till dusk and then at dusk they need to go somewhere else. This allows for their parents to work long hours and not have to be inconvenienced at home. Although this sounds a lot different than how we treat our youth See PRESSGROVE on page 7

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To the editor: We are now hearing more and more about how we as a nation are falling behind in education. Statements made by Bill Gates indicated he has had to go to India to find qualified engineers because of the advancements in education there. Here, we hear more about budget cuts to help public education survive. The first to be considered is athletic programs. Athletic programs teach our young people important life skills like teamwork, how to inneract with other people, the importance of diversity in our nation, and

it allows them to meet people outside of their own community. These young people also need basic skills to survive in this global economy. They do not need to be exposed to gay right’s education, socialism, and English as a second language. These areas are where cuts should be made. Alternative education is a waste of taxpayer money and it does not help these young people survive in a world that is getting more and more complex all of the time. Educators should not have to deal with behavioral and disciplinary problems. Another area where schools

can save a lot of money is if they change some of their policies, like allowing school district employees to accrue vacation time. My sister-in-law retired from the Denver Public Schools with nearly two years of accrued vacation time. Most of us lose our vacation time if we do not take it every year. This idea of tenure is going to make it harder for educators to do their jobs. The policy makers are the ones who should be held accountable. The people who make these policies are what is hurting our education system.

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in America, I think there are still symptoms of abandonment by adults. The book “When Kids Hurt,” by Chap Clark and Steve Rabey, is a study of how the adults of America, “went from being a part of a relatively stable and cohesive community intent on caring for its young to a freefor-all of independent and frag-

mented people seeking their own pleasure and survival.” It’s easy to get angry with the way kids act. I struggle with anger in my job everyday, mostly because I forget sometimes that I’m dealing with 16 year olds. I have to remind myself they need mothers and fathers and mentors and teachers and coaches who care. They also need the reminder

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to 11 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Meadows II, 595 Ledford St. The health fair has been conducted in Craig for 33 years and is an integral part of community health, Shepherd said. “It’s a really big thing,” she said. “People look for it every year.” About 450 people a year attend the main fair and about 180 people attend the senior blood draw, Shepherd said. Over the event’s history in Craig, attendance has slowly risen and about 50 volunteers help organize and staff the fair each year. Shepherd said growing attendance is mostly due to word of mouth, but the bad economy has

recently played a factor. She said the fair is appealing to residents because it offers the same preventive screenings a doctor offers, but at a reduced rate. Results from the blood test usually take about four to six weeks to be sent back to residents who are screened. If the test turns out to be abnormal, however, the resident will get a call within 24 hours, Shepherd said. Shepherd, in her sixth year as site coordinator, said she enjoys helping put on the event because it is a “community effort” that gives her a “sense of belonging.” Moore, who has been volunteering at the fair for more than 20 years, said it is her “opportunity to give back to the community.”

“It is my one day that I don’t get paid … and I find it to be a very heart warming opportunity to see the community come out and get tested and take care of their own health, take it into their own hands and do something about it.” According to a news release, the 9News Health Fair sees about 90,000 people per year and visits about 160 communities throughout the state. About 19,000 people volunteer with the fair, with more than half being doctors, nurses or other medically trained residents. It is Colorado’s largest, nonprofit, volunteer driven health fair program.

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voted in favor of presenting St. John and Danner to voters on the August primary election ballot. Candidates needed 26 delegate votes to be placed on August’s primary ballot. Barnes, who received seven votes, was the only candidate who attended the assembly and did not receive enough votes. Despite being eliminated from the primary ballot, Barnes said her candidacy “hasn’t changed at all.” “Moffat County has shown to me and my family they’re ready for new blood,” she said. Since the assembly, Barnes said she has received continued support from Moffat County voters. “After the (assembly), I had people calling me until 11 p.m. saying, ‘OK, what do we need to do now?’” she said. Barnes has bolstered her campaign by building a website that will launch within the next few weeks and developing a “five-

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step plan” that outlines what she stands for as a candidate and how she plans to implement those beliefs, if elected. Barnes has decided to focus her campaign on the outlying towns of Moffat County such as Dinosaur and Maybell. Although she said she has support in Craig, Barnes said the key to her success is to target the county’s rural areas. “Everybody needs to be fighting for Moffat County … it seems like the commissioners are only concerned about what happens in the city limits,” she said. “Moffat County doesn’t stop at the city limits and that is why I chose Dinosaur to have a town hall meeting.” Barnes contends towns outside of Craig are often forgotten when it comes to political matters. “They are being left out,” she said. “They have no clue … about what is going on. They need to be included in what is going on in this county. Their livelihoods depend on this county.” Barnes isn’t only fighting for votes outside of Craig, she said, she is also fighting the perception she’s an “outsider” of the Moffat County political arena. “Get to know me,” she said.

“Get to know where I stand. The only reason I am an outsider is because that is where people want to place me.” Barnes said she will continue to counter the notion she is an outsider by organizing more events like the Dinosaur meeting, fundraisers and “meet and greet” activities. “I am still fighting for Moffat County and at the rate our elected officials are going, Moffat County is going to be a ghost town in 10 years,” she said. “I don’t want to see that happen.” Another emphasis of her campaign is her “five-step plan,” which stresses increasing area tourism, boosting county revenue, maintaining government accountability and transparency, and keeping the U.S. Constitution in government. She began to develop the plan as soon as she announced her candidacy at the Feb. 27 Lincoln Day dinner. “I had to really fine tune it and make sure that it was something that I felt confident that I could do,” she said. “I mean I could sit here and spout things all day long, but if I’m not going to do it, I am not better than anybody else.”

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on the record Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Friday, April 23 Deputies responded to five civil problems. Deputies responded to a request to assist a resident. Saturday, April 24 Deputies responded to a request to assist another agency. Deputies responded to a report of theft. Deputies responded to an animal complaint. Deputies responded to a report of trespassing. Deputies responded to a noise complaint. Deputies responded to a report of gunshots fired. Sunday, April 25 Deputies responded to three requests to assist another agency. Deputies responded to a civil problem. Deputies responded to a report of a motorist driving under the influence.

Craig Police Department Friday, April 23 Officers responded to a report of a disturbance.

Officers responded to four requests to assist another agency. Officers responded to two reports of a suspicious person. Officers responded to nine animal complaints. Officers responded to four civil problems. Officers responded to a report of fraud. Officers responded to a report of an assault. Officers responded to two requests to assist a resident. Officers responded to a report of trespassing. Officers responded to a report of a hit-andrun accident. Saturday, April 24 Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person. Officers responded to a noise complaint. Officers responded to six animal complaints. Officers responded to three parking complaints. Officers responded to four reports of theft. Officers responded to a report of vandalism. Officers responded to a report of a hit-andrun accident. Officers responded to a civil problem. Officers responded to two requests to assist another agency. Officers responded to a report

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One thing I realized a while back — every day brings another chance to correct yesterday’s mistakes and to fulfill our dreams. It isn’t easy. Sometimes it seems like it’s never going to happen. But, hope is always there waiting in the background. I wish you all the best on doing Mary Jo Brown both. Happy birthday to Jim Compostine, June Collins, Eleanor Bloomquist, Bob Sharp and Vivian Bishop. Get well/speedy recovery to Lisa Gill, Justin Gallegos and Linda Herrera. The McDonald’s senior breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday. The 9News Health Fair Senior Blood Draw is scheduled for 7 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Meadows II, 595 Ledford St. Have a happy May day on May 1. Let a smile be your umbrella on these rainy, rainy days.

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Strong Caterpillar results, future outlook lift stocks seen as an economic indicator, reported earnings that beat analyst expectations after a one-time charge related to health care. The company said economic conditions are “definitely improving” and that orders for its heavy equipment are significantly higher than last year. Investors also got some good news from Whirlpool Corp., which said profits doubled on higher sales of appliances in the U.S. and other countries. That’s a

signal that consumer spending is picking up. News that car rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc. agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Inc. also helped stocks. But investors showed caution throughout the day. A series of upbeat earnings reports have sent stocks steadily higher over the past week, and many analysts believe that strong corporate earnings results are already priced into

the market. Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at the brokerage Avalon Partners Inc. in New York, said the market is “perhaps defying logic at this point, and nevertheless moving up.” “We will be headed for some sort of a pullback, which could happen at any time,” Cardillo said, adding he doesn’t think it will be too steep. “For the moment, the enthusiasm continues.” The Dow rose 0.75, or less than

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Baseball, soccer teams to face Steamboat The Moffat County High School varsity baseball and girls varsity soccer teams will play rival Steamboat Springs High School today. The MCHS girls varsity soccer team (4-7 overall, 3-6 in the Western Slope League) lost, 8-0, on March 29 against the Sailors (6-3 overall, 5-2 in the WSL). The varsity teams will play at 4 p.m. at Woodbury Sports Complex, 350 S. Mack Lane, and the junior varsity will play at 6 p.m. The varsity baseball team (5-5 overall, 3-4 in the WSL) beat the Sailors (3-12 overall, 2-8 in the WSL), 15-7, on April 13.

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SOPHOMORE SAM FOX SWINGS FROM A BUNKER during Tuesday’s Moffat County High School girls golf tournament at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Fox shot 124 on her home course.

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For junior golfer Nike Cleverly, Sunday and Monday couldn’t have been more different. On Sunday, none of her putts would fall. On Monday, during the Moffat County High School girls golf tournament at Yampa Valley Golf Course, every putt rolled true, Cleverly said. “When I was putting (Sunday), nothing would go in,” she said. “Today, I was sinking them.” Cleverly had a strong start, but an even better finish. “I started out OK,” she said. “Then, I kind of hit my groove.” That groove led Cleverly to a score of 90, which was highest among MCHS golfers. Cleverly’s score was also fifth best on the day among the 10 Class 4A teams and 48 golfers.

Moffat County finished third as a team behind Montrose, which had a combined team score of 274, and Glenwood Springs, which shot a collective 279. In Class 5A, Central (Grand Junction) High School finished ahead of Fruita Monument. “Overall, the team did average,” Cleverly said. “I think it helped us get ready for regionals, and we set the bar to do better.” This year, the May 11 regional tournament will also be at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Senior Heather Nicholson shot a 92 on Monday, junior Callie Papoulas finished with a 99, freshman Makayla Camilletti finished with a 110 and Sam Fox shot a 124. “It was a pretty good day,” Papoulas said. “I was happy to be below 100.” Papoulas said she had a good day in most areas of her game. “I was hitting it pretty solid,”

she said. “I thought my putting was decent, but my chipping is off.” Playing on her home course, Papoulas said she was hoping for a lower score, but was happy with the results. “I was hoping to do a little better,” she said. “But, breaking 100 is still pretty cool. “At regionals, I’ll do a lot better.” For Nicholson, her day was marred by frustration, she said. “It was horrible,” she said. “I had bad luck, bad shots and a bad day.” Nicholson started her day with a triple-bogey, and she said it didn’t improve from there. “It just wasn’t there today,” she said. “I came out here yesterday and had a great front nine. “Today was just a different day. I had good shots and bad shots. There were just more bad shots today.”

Coach Ann Marie Roberts said that while she would have liked to claim first at home, the day was not without strong performances. “It’s a little disappointing for your home course,” she said. “But, we had our top-three all bust 100, which should give them momentum for regionals.” One of the main problems was driving the ball, Roberts said. “We haven’t been able to get on the driving range,” she said. “We’ll definitely practice more there before regionals.” But, Monday still featured several highlights. “Nike had a great day of golf,” Roberts said. “Callie played some good golf, too. She busted 100, so that was good.” Ben Bulkeley can be reached at 875-1795 or bbulkeley@ craigdailypress.com.

Swimming Saturday in Glenwood Springs, the Moffat County High School boys varsity swimming team was able to finish second with 54 points. Montrose finished first with 146 points. In the 50-yard freestyle, Chance Peterson finished second and Curtis Ellgen was third. Charlie Griffiths was third in the 100-yard freestyle and 200-individual medley. John Kirk finished third in the 200-yard freestyle and second in the 100-yard backstroke. Matt Hulstine finished in second place by a fraction of a second in the 100-yard butterfly, but won the 100-yard breaststroke. The 200-yard freestyle relay and 200-yard medley relay teams finished second.

Bad Dogs wrapping up season in Parachute The Craig Bad Dogs youth wrestling team competed in its next to last tournament April 24 in Parachute. Overall, eight of the 21 wrestlers who traveled finished in first place. Kaden Hixson, Dagan White, Luke Pleasant, Daniel Caddy, Corbin Beck, Mikinzie Klimper, Deven Mosman and Shandon Hadley all finished in first place. Cody Baker, Greg Hixson, Thomas Baker, Lane Gonzales and Mikey Bingham finished in second place. Caden Call and Dominic Beck finished in third place while Anthony Duran, Hugo Hernandez and Issik Herod finished in fourth place. The last Bad Dogs tournament will be Saturday in Rangely.

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Should I risk losing him if I need space? Dear Annie: I am 18 years old and have been in a relationship with “Justin” since I was 15. I couldn’t ask for anyone better. Justin would do anything for me. We love each other’s families ANNIE’S and friends, too. MAILBOX Let’s just say I feel married. But lately, I feel like we should have some space. Justin doesn’t agree. He says once we’re apart, he will leave for good. He doesn’t understand why we need this. He doesn’t believe in Kathy and Marcy breaks. However I think it would make us realize whether we really are meant for each other, instead of wondering when we’re much older and it’s too late. I don’t want to lose Justin forever, but I can’t help the way I feel. Do I stay in this relationship and make the best of it? After all, we do love each other. Or do I take the chance of giving myself some space and risk losing him

for good? — Terrified and Confused in Canada Dear Canada: Take the risk. If you are feeling boxed in now, it will only get worse over time and destroy the relationship when the stakes are higher. You both deserve the chance to see what else is out there before making a commitment to each other, especially since you haven’t had the opportunity before. Justin is issuing ultimatums because he is scared. You’ve been together a long time, and it can be daunting to give up the familiar for the new. And yes, there is a possibility you won’t get back together. But if you don’t give yourself some space now, you are likely to regret it later. Dear Annie: My wife has early Alzheimer’s, which is not noticeable by casual friends. The problem is that serving on committees, hosting arrangements, taking telephone messages and organizing programs are beyond her ability to handle. I make sure these requests are turned down, but I have a strong urge to explain why and then feel guilty if I tell. Do you have any suggestions that would help me decide when

to explain and when to withhold this information? — Loyal Husband Dear Husband: According to Beth Kallmyer, MSW, senior director of constituent services at the Alzheimer’s Association, when to share a diagnosis is a personal decision that differs for everyone. While it is important for people with Alzheimer’s to remain engaged in meaningful activities, the opportunities should match your wife’s current skill set. Consider having a conversation with her and together decide who to tell and how. Sharing this information with close friends or family is often a good place to start. If either you or your wife feels uncomfortable sharing her diagnosis with a wider circle, you could agree upon a response, such as, “After many years of leading committees and organizing programs, my wife has decided to step down so she can concentrate on her hobbies. She would still love to participate, so please keep her on your invitation list.” For more information, visit the Alzheimer’s Association at www.

alz.org, or call 1-800- 272-3900. Dear Annie: “Married and Alone” could have been me 60 years ago. I used to become terribly upset with my husband because he never gave me cards or gifts on special occasions. I would get so hurt that I would cry. One day, my husband took me in his arms and said, “Honey, wouldn’t you rather that I love you every day of the year and not just two or three?” It is now a running joke in our home for me to buy myself a gift and thank him for his wonderful taste. Once in a great while, I will get a Valentine’s Day card. But for 60 years, he has given me that adoring look that says “I love you.” That is so much better than any card or gift. — Loving that Man of Mine in Ithaca, N.Y. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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arm was dropping — usually something that happens much later in the game when fatigue sets in. It was unclear whether his leg was already hurt, but there was no denying that his command was off when slugger Adam LaRoche stepped into the box with two outs. LaRoche crushed a flat, belthigh 92-mph fastball into the Rockies’ bullpen, giving the Diamondbacks a 3-0 cushion. For the third time his career — all against Arizona — Carlos Gonzalez hit a leadoff home run. Longman Manuel Corpas kept the Diamondbacks within arms reach with three scoreless innings. But the Rockies had no answer for Haren, who stayed out of hitter’s counts and used a slider to set up his splitfingered changeup. Haren surrendered just two runs on seven hits. The Rockies made noise in the ninth, following an RBI single by Ian Stewart. That brought Giambi to the plate as the winning run against closer Chad Qualls. He fell behind 1-2 before fanning on a 91-mph slider in the dirt.

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