August 2009
Photos for August 31, 2009
Emerald Mountain is obscured by haze Monday afternoon. The smoky conditions over Northwest Colorado are the result of wildfires burning in California.
Ashlee Borman looks to the crowd Friday night during her solo performance of "Colors of the Wind" from "Pocahontas." Borman is one of Emily Pfeifer's voice students who performed a recital at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Students performed a variety of musical numbers at the event, which was open to the public. This was the vocal students' summer recital, one of five throughout the year.
Christine Balderston most likely will be filling one of the open seats on the Moffat County School Board. Balderston has two children, 18-year-old Stephanie, who graduated from Moffat County High School, and 14-year-old Matthew, who is attending MCHS, both of whom are pictured behind her on the wall. Balderston said her children were a driving factor in her interest in joining the School Board.
Terry Earle, right, cleans up debris with the help of Dennis Barclay after an early morning structure fire at 1200 Washington St. Earle's storage shed caught fire Saturday because of an electrical malfunction, which 17 Craig Fire/Rescue firefighters responded to. The fire did not spread to any other buildings in the area, and no one was injured.
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Courtney Hill smiles at the crowd after performing "Wouldn't it be Loverly," from "My Fair Lady."
Emily Pfeifer's vocal students gather backstage to say a prayer before going on stage. Pfeifer said she likes to elaborate on the typical recital, combining more theatrical work. However, "we are first and foremost a vocal studio," she said.
Dan Mullens, left, plays piano for Keath Fenton during his performance of "If I Were a Rich Man," from "Fiddler on the Roof." The next performance for Emily Pfeifer's vocal group will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1295 W. Ninth St.
Malynne Hill, left, helps Katie Ellgen with her make-up before her performance. Twenty-two students, ranging from middle school students to adults, participated in the recital.
Karen Bolton sings "Vilia" Friday night from the "Merry Widow," with a chorus during a recital at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
JoAnn Lathrop, 70, and local teammates are competing today in the USTA Super Senior League district finals in Denver. Lathrop also has competed or will be competing at the district level in adult league and senior league tennis this year.
In a race earlier in the summer at Hayden Speedway, Loren Herring, in the white car, was able to close the gap and win. Now Herring, who has lost one race in the Super Street class, is waiting for someone to close the gap with him.
Simon Fresques, of Craig, looks at guns Saturday at the Bears Ears Sportsman Club Gun Show at Loudy-Simpson Ice Arena. Fresques said he likes to hunt but doesn't have any plans for this season.
Melissa Camilletti takes her turn returning a shot during an August workout. On Sept. 4, the team will travel to Denver for the Regis Jesuit Jam Tournament.
Kelly Edington prepares to serve the ball during a varsity volleyball practice. Edington is one of four seniors on the varsity team this year.
The Moffat County High School varsity volleyball team is looking to rebound from a subpar season a year ago, in which it finished seventh out of eight teams in the Western Slope League. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jessica Mathews, Melissa Camilletti, Kelly Edington, Kelley Syvertson and Jordan Maneotis. Back row, from left are Tasha Romney, Lauren Roberts, Lindsey Yoast and Annie Sadvar.
The 2009-10 Moffat County High School dance team will have all new routines for 2009. The dance team is, back row, from left, Abigail Landa, Andie Meckley, Amber Forquer, Chandler Arnette, Lili Torres and Taelor Stagner. Middle row, from left, is Candy Lopez, Zaide Duarte and Jasmira Valdez. Front row, from left, is Kayla Hall and Katy Nottingham.
Abigail Landa practices with her Moffat County High School dance teammates. Coach Julie Hall said the team is putting together more routines that will excite the crowd this year.
Tawni Brenner works with her fellow Moffat County High School cheer team members. The cheer team is sporting 15 members with three returning seniors.
Coach Heather Higgins said the 2009 cheer team will have more cheers this year to pump up the crowd and team at football games. Pictured are, front row, from left, Marisa Johnson, Tawni Brenner, Chandra Griffin, Kristina McLeslie, Morgan Carrico, and Jasmine Higgins. Back row, from left are Jordan Porter, Ashley Wells, Kayla Swanson, Tiara Searle, Clara Thompson and Patience Terry.
Moffat County High School junior Patience Terry watches fellow cheerleaders practice at the high school. The team is preparing for the Sept. 4 varsity football game versus Berthoud High School at home.
The 2009 Moffat County High School cross-country team will feature a strong array of runners on the boys' side, and a lot of promise on the girls' side. Pictured in the back row, from left, are Alfredo Lebron, Kye Adams, Charlie Griffiths, Jarred Blevins, Alex McCoy, Corey Wojtkiewicz, Rene Molina and Jimmy Howe. In the front row, from left, are Sassy Murray, Bailey Hellander, Kelly Ciesco, Eryn Leonard, Maddy Jourgensen, Nike Cleverly and Rose Howe.
Taylor Vernon, of Maybell, competed in the Moffat County Little Britches Rodeo in July. Vernon's mom and rodeo coach, Janice Edwards, said her daughter should perform well this year.
Moffat County High School's Greg Blackstun waits as teammates putt on the first hole at Yampa Valley Golf Course.
The Moffat County boys golf team features four golfers from each grade level. The team is, back row, from left, Michael Flores, Kyler Willbanks, Mark Dockstader, Alex McKey, Colby Haddan, Greg Blackstun and Trey Jourgensen; and front row, from left, Garrett Buckley, Gunner Pickering, Ty DeGuelle, Wes Whiffen, Eli Voyich. Not pictured: Taylor Branstetter, Parker King, Ethan O'Mailia and Zac Ahlmer.
The 2009 Moffat County High School soccer team has increased its preseason workload in hopes of improving on last year's four-win season. The team is, front row from left, Johnny Landa, Alan Flores, Eric Tarango, Jorge Gonzales, Favian Quezada, Alex Berez and Bryant Cox. Back, from left: Cole DuBois, Adrian Hernandez, Jonathan Pando, Lupe Rodriguez, Manuel Tarango, Dustin Carlson, Nick Glispy, Craig Toovey and Fernando Duarte (not pictured: Tracy Mendoza).
MCHS senior Matt Linsacum looks for an opening during a preseason scrimmage. Linsacum is one of 10 returning offensive players taking the field for the Bulldogs this year.
Moffat County High School senior Jasen Kettle looks to get past the defensive line during a preseason scrimmage.
The 2009-10 Moffat County High School football team coaches are Ken Olinger, from left, Jarrod Burns, Lance Scranton, Matt Ray, head coach Kip Hafey, James Neton and Ron Linsacum.
The 2009-10 Moffat County High School football team. This year's squad has 75 players, including 19 starters - 10 on offense and nine on defense.
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