February 2010
Photos for February 15, 2010
Annie Sadvar, a Moffat County High School sophomore, wrestles for the ball with a Rifle High School player during the third quarter of the girls varsity basketball game Saturday night at MCHS. The Bulldogs fell to the Bears, 64-41.
Angelo “Hodge” Raftopoulos puts up a shot over a Rifle High School defender on his way to scoring 29 points during the Moffat County High School boys varsity basketball game Saturday night at MCHS. The Bulldogs won the game, 67-64.
Moffat County High School’s Nathan Tomlin, top, tries to pin an opponent during the regional wrestling tournament Saturday at Mullen High School in Denver. Tomlin, who wrestles in the 152-pound weight class, finished first at the regional tournament and will represent Moffat County at the state meet Thursday to Saturday in Denver.
Moffat County High School’s Cody Adams, top, pins Vista Ridge’s Brandon Clang to advance to Saturday’s championship round at the regional wrestling meet. Adams, who wrestles in the 189-pound class, placed second at the regional meet and advanced to the state meet.
Mary Bouchard holds a synthetic perfect rose Friday at The Flower Mine, 410 W. Victory Way. Bouchard has worked at the floral shop for more than a year. She said she enjoys the job because of the customers she encounters.
Photographer Yuri Chicovsky, left, discusses his work Saturday night with Bonnie Villard, center, and Sandy Orgoglioso at Carelli’s Pizzeria and Pasta. The 15th annual Art Walk on Saturday included the artwork of 16 local artists, as well as live music, handmade pottery and chocolate makers exhibiting their talent at various downtown businesses.
Wes Selby, of Grand Lake, airs through the rhythm section of the Snocross track during the X-treme Mountain Racing event Saturday night at the Wyman Museum’s Winter Festival. Selby won $2,000 for his first-place finish in the semi-pro class.
Uriah Stepisnik, 13, takes his third trip Saturday up the ice wall made by Rocky Mountain Ventures at the Wyman Museum’s Winter Festival. Rocky Mountain Ventures made the ice wall by setting a pole in the ground and pumping water to the top.
A.J Stoffle, 12, sits in the pit before a race during the X-treme Mountain Racing event Saturday night at the Winter Festival. Stoffle took first place in the Junior 10- to 13-year-old class.
Caleb Dotson, 8, tubes down a play hill set up Saturday at the Wyman Museum’s Winter Festival. The sculpted ice castle entrance to the hill was a popular feature to the children at the event.
Artist Joyce Lee Peterson, left, talks with Jan Rogers about Peterson’s artwork Saturday at Pam Design during Art Walk.
Jerry Gray, left, displays his scroll saw work Saturday at Serendipity Coffee Shop during the 15th annual Art Walk in downtown Craig.
Potter Sandra Baird, left, discusses her work with Debi Hughes on Saturday night at the Center of Craig during Art Walk.
Parker King, 15, plays jazz music on his saxophone Saturday evening at his grandmother’s store, The Giving Tree, during Art Walk.
Jerry Paulson works on a dragon-shaped teapot Saturday at the Center of Craig during Art Walk. Local potters — as well as Colorado Northwestern Community College pottery students — displayed their work during the event. Some pieces were for sale, and benefits from a pottery silent auction will benefit the Community Budget Center.
Craig resident Bob Laford sings and plays guitar Saturday night at Carelli’s Pizzeria and Pasta during the 15th annual Art Walk. Attendees strolled into businesses in the 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue to experience local artistic and musical talent.
Tracey Wall greets a Taste of Chocolate participant Saturday during the event, which is hosted in conjunction with Art Walk. Wall served toffee as her Taste of Chocolate entry. One of the 16 chocolate makers will be named the winner today.
Kathie Johnson, left, and David Hellyer enjoy refreshments while they take a break from dancing Friday at a Mardi Gras party at St. Michael Catholic Church. Johnson and Hellyer came dressed for the Mardi Gras-themed costume contest.
Donna Hellyer smiles as she watches the action on the dance floor Friday at a Mardi Gras party at St. Michael Catholic Church. The event included dinner, dancing, casino games and a costume contest.
Emma Villard, 5, dances to tunes during St. Michael Catholic Church’s Mardi Gras party Friday evening.
Charleah Firestone sings karaoke to “Singin’ in the Rain” on Friday evening at a Mardi Gras party at St. Michael Catholic Church. The event also included dinner, dancing and casino games.
Father Randy Dollins, right, shares a dance with Allie Villard, 7, on Friday night at a Mardi Gras party at St. Michael Catholic Church.
Father Randy Dollins, of St. Michael Catholic Church, dances to a Michael Jackson song Friday at a Mardi Gras party at the church. Dollins also acted as DJ for the party.
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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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