July 2009
Photos for July 17, 2009
Pictured is Craig's yard of the week, owned and maintained by Dave and Tonya Griffith at 782 Washington St. The yard was selected by the staff at American Northwest Realty.
Mike Alvarez talks to patrons of the Popular Bar. Alvarez, a professional pool player, was touting the advantages of using the United States Pool Players Association's software to track pool results.
Workers from Bruin Banner and Sign Source work Thursday to reinstall the Kester Jewelry sign at 406 Yampa Ave. The sign, which was made in 1947, is being put back on the building now that the store's remodel is close to finished.
Carol Wilson said she opened the store with a focus on rocks in mind, mainly because of her "rock hound" husband, Jack Wilson. The store has grown throughout the years and now stocks many trinkets and gifts.
Carol Wilson is in the process of retiring and closing her store, Neolithics, after more than 12 years in business in downtown Craig. Wilson said she will miss her time running the place but is looking forward to traveling.
James Strickland said he built the cross with the help of a friend in Texas. Now 11 weeks into his journey, he has already gone through three sets of wheels, but he has received help maintaining the cross from people he's met during his journey.
James Strickland walked his way through Craig on Thursday with an almost 12-foot-tall cross slung over his shoulder. Strickland, who began his journey with $5 in his pocket, is walking from Longview, Texas to Aberdeen, Wash., to see his two children.
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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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