December 2008
Photos for December 8, 2008
More than 170 friends and family attended the late Saed Tayyara's funeral Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Tayyara, a former Moffat County commissioner, died Nov. 29 in Craig.
The vest Saed Tayyara wore during his time working with a local Lions Club group was on display at his funeral Saturday.
Tony Maneotis speaks during the funeral of his friend, Saed Tayyara. Members of Craig City Council and the Moffat County Commission attended the service Saturday. Throughout his political career, Tayyara encouraged unity between the two entities, Maneotis said. "That's one thing he always wanted," Maneotis added. "He got his wish today."
Randy, middle right, and Cindy Looper, right, receive the Man & Woman of the Year award Saturday at the 2008 Cowboy Christmas from the previous year's winners, Pres and Patti Askew.
Kandee Dilldine gives her acceptance speech after receiving the Georgia McAnally Volunteer of the Year award Saturday night at the 2008 Cowboy Christmas fundraiser, held at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig.
J.B. Chapman calls bids Saturday during the live auction at the 2008 Cowboy Christmas held at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig.
Pictured is the program for Cowboy Christmas 2008. One was set at every seat Saturday night at the annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Craig.
Maintaining a healthy weight is one way women may be able to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. Annual mammograms are vital to catching breast cancer early and improving a woman's chance of surviving the disease.
Moffat County High School senior Kelton Willbanks goes up for a shot last season against visiting Battle Mountain. The Bulldogs kicked of their 2008-09 season with a 73-60 win against Cortez on Saturday.
Grady Wooden, 2, takes a candy cane from Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Saturday at Alice Pleasant Park. The Christmas duo stopped by the park to have their photo taken with local children and to listen to holiday wishes.
Steamboat Springs Orchestra Music Director Ernest Richardson shows Mike Story, 13, which beats to shake the bells on during "Sleigh Ride," as 8-year-old Amanda Moore waits for her cue from Richardson to clap the wood blocks together. It was the second year in a row that the two children, both from Craig, joined the orchestra on stage during the holiday favorite.
Steamboat Springs Orchestra music director Ernest Richardson introduces the first piece of the 2008-2009 Holiday Concert played Friday night at Moffat County High School.
Tyler Gerber, left, and Hannah Kirk play a musical selection Friday night at the Museum of Northwest Colorado. The Craig youths played music with members of the Steamboat Springs Orchestra during an opening reception held at the museum.
The members of the Moffat County Republican Party Vacancy Committee take a minute Sunday night to discuss what they had already heard from the four applicants for the District 2 seat on the Moffat County Commission. Pictured from left are: Stacy Razzano, Nikki McLeslie and K.C. Hume. Ron Danner, who is also on the committee, recused himself from the decision because his wife is one of the four finalists for the seat.
Jean Stetson, second from right, answers a question Sunday night at a forum held for the four finalists to replace the late District 2 Moffat County commissioner, Saed Tayyara. Pictured, from left, are the finalists: John Wellman, Stetson, Audrey Danner and current Craig City Councilor Byron Willems.
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Question of the week
Do you seek medical care from The Memorial Hospital in Craig or Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs?
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