May 2009
Photos for May 16, 2009
Cole Worsley, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School, won a state title today in the 50-meter freestyle, with a time of 21.22, at the state high school swimming championships in Lakewood. Steamboat Springs does not have a swim team, so Worsley swims for the Moffat County High School Bulldogs.
State Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, spoke Friday about his struggles and lessons learned in his first legislative session during the Fueling Thought Energy Summit 2009. Baumgardner was joined by Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction, and Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, at the discussion.
Sandy, left, and Bill Harding laugh while they reminisce about meeting and falling in love. Bill spent several years as the Moffat County Veterans Service Officer, and Sandy spent 26 years as a school nurse in the Moffat County School District and five years as a nursing instructor at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Erin Urbanoski, a Moffat County High School senior, jumps Friday during the state meet in Lakewood. Urbanoski jumped more than 18 feet to claim her third state title in the long jump.
Former Colorado governor Bill Owens, left, answers a question Friday at the Fueling Thought Energy Summit 2009 at the Holiday Inn of Craig.
Former Colorado governors Richard Lamm, right, and Bill Owens discuss climate change in front of a room mostly full of energy industry representatives Friday at the Holiday Inn of Craig. Owens said it was the first time he would participate in this same discussion with Lamm in front of a friendly crowd. Before, they have debated in front of college students at the University of Denver, who, Owens said, often have not heard his viewpoint before.
Eighteen Colorado Northwestern Community College nursing students graduated May 9. As soon as the students pass a national licensing exam, they will become registered nurses.
Colorado Northwestern Community College celebrated the end of the school year May 8 at the Center of Craig. Several students were awarded for their academic achievements. For more information, see Monday's Craig Daily Press.
Sandy, left, and Bill Harding share a laugh Friday in their home in Craig. The Hardings have spent many years serving the public in Moffat County. However, the couple soon will be leaving to fulfill a goal of living in Grand Junction.
Tamara Piona will be handing these solar-powered illuminated dragonflies as a thank you to her first 50 customers.
Tamara Piona
Tamara Piona fills her days cutting lawns, creating flower beds and spring cleanings.
Tamara Piona, owner of Thirsty Thistles Landscaping & Design, cuts the lawn of one of her customers Thursday on Barclay Street.
MCHS sophomore Austin Lee sings with East Elementary School kindergartners Thursday at the school.
MCHS choir director Daniel Mullens, right, leads East Elementary kindergartners and choir students in a sing-along Thursday.
East Elementary School kindergartner Hunter Parfrey reacts to MCHS choir students introducing themselves at the beginning of their visit.
Moffat County High School choir student Challyn Pfifer, right, sings Thursday with East Elementary School kindergartners Daniela Yanez-Tarango, left, and Maria Rodriguez during a music class at the elementary school. MCHS choir students visited the school to sing and put on a workshop with the students.
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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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