September 2008
Photos for September 24, 2008
Two volunteers scoop rubber duckies out of the Yampa River on Saturday after the winner was declared in the Craig Noon Lions Club's Rubber Duckie Race fundraiser.
Craig Noon Lions Club members sort out rubber duckies after their retrieval from the Yampa River on Saturday. The ducks were painted to look like members of the various branches of the U.S. military.
A Craig Noon Lions Club member and a volunteer in a kayak try to stretch out tape for the finish line across the Yampa River at Saturday's Rubber Duckie Race. The current was too strong for the tape, but the eventual winning duck was far enough ahead that it didn't matter.
Craig Noon Lions Club members and spectators watch and cheer as the second- and third-place ducks switch positions before reaching the finish line at Saturday's Rubber Duckie Race fundraiser.
Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, signs autographs for excited young fans Monday at Broncos Mania.
Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, signs an autograph on this young fan's team jersey Monday at Broncos Mania. Miles signed shirts, helmets, hats, programs - and even body parts for fans of all ages.
For many Broncos fans, having their picture taken with the two Super Bowl trophies won by the Denver Broncos was the highlight at the Broncos Mania event Monday at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig. Fans in attendance got the chance to take their picture with Broncos cheerleaders, Miles the mascot, as well as the Vince Lombardi trophies, which the Broncos won in 1997 and 1998.
Fans of all ages wait in line to speak with two Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and have photos, programs, T-shirts and more autographed at Monday's Broncos Mania event at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig.
Two Denver Broncos Cheerleaders answer a young fan's questions and get ready to sign a picture Monday at the Broncos Mania event at the Boys & Girls of Craig. Hundreds stood in line for autographs from the cheerleaders.
Tonya Griffith, finance chairwoman for the 2008 Craig Relay For Life, reads off the money raised during the event during an August ceremony. The Relay won a Pacesetter Award and took third place in per capita fundraising for counties of its size in a 12-state region.
Moffat County High School senior Ariel Sanchez tips a ball past the Wildcats defense Tuesday.
Lauren Roberts digs out a Fruita serve Tuesday during varsity girls volleyball action. The Bulldogs were swept by the visiting Wildcats, 11-25, 7-25 and 20-25.
Xcel Energy was United Way's 2009 pacesetter. Pictured above are some of the Hayden power plant leadership givers - employees who donated $1,000 or more. From left are John Wheelock, Tom Munden, Rena Olsen, Marks Bangs, Gary Lyons, Sue Bradley and Walker Criswell. This year, United Way's projected goal is $480,000.
The Frank Vignola Quintet, pictured above, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Moffat County High School auditorium, 900 Finley Lane. The performance will kick off the Craig Concert Association's 2008-09 season.
Pat Hering, a first-year driver for the Moffat County School District, fills up the tank of her bus before going out on the afternoon route.
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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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