February 2008
Photos for February 21, 2008
Sarah Hepworth, right, accepts the Small Business of the Year award on behalf of her husband, Kelly Hepworth, owner and veterinarian of Bear Creek Animal Hospital. Chamber President Bryce Jacobson presented the award.
Randy and Cindy Looper were named the Citizens of the Year on Tuesday during the State of the County: An Inside Look at Moffat County. Nominating committee members said the duo does a lot in the area, mostly behind the scenes.
Lonnie Kawcak, right, of MJK Sales & Feed thanks attendees after receiving the Craig Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year award at Tuesday’s State of the County: An Inside Look at Moffat County. Former Chamber president Gene Bilodeau is on the left.
Andy Keith, of Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, accepts the Craig Chamber of Commerce’s Businessperson of the Year award at the State of the County: An Inside Look at Moffat County from Chamber Director Christina Currie on Tuesday.
Moffat County High School’s Eli Buckner drives to the hole in a game earlier in the season against Rifle. The Bulldogs will compete on the road against Eagle Valley on Friday.
Members of the crowd stand at a ceremony honoring those who have been affected by Cancer on Wednesday as part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kick-off Celebration at Moffat County High School. Relay for Life is scheduled for July 18 and 19.
Thomas Barlow, of Denver, creates an ice sculpture Saturday at the Wyman Museum. All of the creations are displayed around town in front of sponsoring businesses and the museum.
Nate Talkington, of Craig, watches the races Saturday at the Wyman Museum. Organizers were able to draw so many people because of widespread advertising outside the area, Wyman Museum Curator Nicky Boulger said. In addition to radio spots in and out of the state, X-treme Mountain Racing — which organized the snowmobile races — placed ads in national snowmobiling magazines.
Trinity Boulger waves to signal she is all right after her cardboard sled toppled with friend Abbe Adams Saturday at the Wyman Museum. The sleds were part of the Cardboard Sled Derby, in which sleds were judged by design and speed.
Cameron Thomas, 4, suits back up with the help of his father, Casey, after taking third place in the ages 4 to 10 class of the 120cc Stock race Saturday at the Winter Festival.
Tane Otis, 8, of Craig, walks up to accept her first-place trophy in the ages 4 to10 category of the 120cc Stock race Saturday at the Wyman Museum.
Jarrett Green passes the finish line in the ages 4 to 10 category of the 120cc modified snowmobile race Saturday at the 17th annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and X-treme Mountain Racing at the Wyman Museum. Wyman Museum Curator Nicky Boulger said about 1,000 people, some from Canada and Texas, came to Craig for the event.
