Craig Daily Press / Photos for June 17, 2008

June 2008

Photos for June 17, 2008

MCHS junior Eric Fleming reacts after his bareback ride in Rifle. Fleming entered the high school rodeo state championships in Lamar fourth in bareback, but finished fifth overall - one spot away from advancing to the national finals beginning in July.

Photo by John Vandelinder

Taylor Vernon competes during a Little Britches event in March in Rifle. Taylor finished ninth in girls barrel racing at the Colorado State High School Rodeo Association's state championships throughout the weekend.

Photo by John Vandelinder

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Rick Penner, the new Moffat County High School athletics director, poses in front of the Bulldogs trophy case on the second floor of the high school. Penner visited Craig today to be introduced to the MCHS staff.

Photo by John Vandelinder

Rick Hammersley, now retired, heads east on U.S. Highway 40 on Monday afternoon. On April 1, Hammersley began his 3,700-mile cross-country trek from the San Francisco area. He hopes to reach New York City, his final destination, in October.

Photo by David Pressgrove