November 2009
Photos for November 25, 2009
Craig City Council members turn their attention to Councilor Byron Willems as he makes his argument against passing an ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. The ordinance passed, 6-1, despite Willems’ concerns.
Craig City Councilor Byron Willems said he thinks Colorado’s medical marijuana system is deeply flawed and permits abuses by recreational users. During the meeting, he told the council that at least one area physician, whom he did not name, said his office is constantly asked for medical marijuana recommendations by those who don’t need one.
The Moffat County dance club placed first in the Nov. 21 regional meet at Mesa State College in Grand Junction. By finishing first, the team received a bid to nationals. Coach Julie Hall said it is possible the team could attend the national competition. The team is, back row from left, Jasmira Valdez, Zaide Duarte, coach Julie Hall, Andi Meckley and Amber Forquer. Front row, from left, is Kayla Hall, Candy Lopez and Abigail Landa.
Jessica Matthews, left, hands Tasha Romney, right, a toy grenade because “Tasha’s the bomb,” Matthews said. Romney and Matthews were honored during the Moffat County High School girls volleyball awards dinner Tuesday night.
Wenona Barber, left, and Jessica Grandbouche received scholarships from the National Western Scholarship Trust for post-graduate studies in a rural community. Barber, a first-year nursing student, and Grandbouche, in her second year, will use the funds to study nursing at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Tanya Bohrer’s desk at the Moffat County High School front office sits undisturbed, with the exception of a few flower bouquets. Bohrer filled the high school’s secretary position for almost four years. She had been battling melanoma of the liver since spring 2008. She died Monday in her home.
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Question of the week
Should high school officials be allowed to withhold diplomas from students as punishment for behavior deemed inappropriate during a graduation ceremony?
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