August 2011
Photos for August 28, 2011
The Moffat County High School football team lines up Aug. 24 along the MCHS practice field.
Kelsey Pomeroy, a Moffat County High School junior, goes up for the ball during practice Aug. 24 at MCHS.
Sandy Camilletti, head coach of the Moffat County High School varsity volleyball team, talks to her squad during practice Aug. 24 at MCHS. Camilletti is entering her second year as head coach of the team and said having the spring and summer to work with her team will pay dividends this year.
Morgan Knob, a Moffat County High School senior, sets the ball for fellow senior Heather Jenkins during practice Aug. 24 at MCHS. Knob said she is like the quarterback of the team because as setter, she decides where the ball goes.
Jordan Field, a Moffat County High School senior, sets the ball Aug. 23 during a practice drill at MCHS. Four seniors will lead the Bulldogs this year, and each player contributes in a different way, head coach Sandy Camilletti said.
Annie Sadvar, a Moffat County High School senior, hits the ball during a practice drill Aug. 23 at MCHS. Sadvar said she hopes the team can move past a few unsuccessful years and make the playoffs in her final year as a Bulldog.
Moffat County High School junior Alex Perez prepares for a penalty kick during a practice session for the MCHS boys varsity soccer team. Perez is the top-scoring returning player this year, with 19 goals and 11 assists during the 2010-11 season.
Moffat County High School junior Alan Flores boots the ball downfield during a boys varsity soccer team scrimmage at Loudy-Simpson Park. Ten of the team’s 20 players this season were contributors on last season’s playoff team.
A holster made by “Bad Bob” Meldrum sits atop a book with Meldrum’s prison photo at the Museum of Northwest Colorado. While serving as marshal around Baggs, Wyo., Meldrum fatally shot Chick Bowen, an area cowboy, in 1912. Meldrum was imprisoned for the crime.
A pair of chaps made by “Bad Bob” Meldrum sits on display at the Museum of Northwest Colorado. In the background is a photograph taken of him while he was working as a guard for Telluride mine workers in the early 1900s. Meldrum’s career included stints as a Pinkerton agent, marshal, union strikebreaker and range detective. His life and exploits are featured in a new book about Colorado’s history of outlaws.
Nine residents at Sunset Meadows were honored earlier this month during a “Nifty 90s” party. The party included, fittingly, about 90 of the residents’ family and friends.
Chloe Peterson, left, and Leether Redmon are the two oldest residents at Sunset Meadows, a retirement community in Craig. Earlier this month, Sunset Meadows staff honored Peterson, Redmon and seven other residents as part of a “Nifty 90s” party.
Bubba Ivers, a Moffat County High School junior, drops back to pass during practice. Ivers started at quarterback last season as a sophomore, and he hopes to lead his team to the playoffs in his second year at the helm.
The Moffat County High School varsity football teams lines up in goal-line offense Aug. 24 on the MCHS practice field. The Bulldogs are returning seven starters on both sides of the ball as the team hopes to upend Glenwood Springs and Palisade at the top of the Western Slope League.
Garrett Spears, a Moffat County High School senior, blew out is knee last year and missed the first six games of the season. The offensive/defensive lineman said he’s recovered from the injury and ready to help his team push for a playoff berth.
Brenna Ciesco, a Moffat County High School sophomore, placed 34th in last year’s 4A state meet and is the MCHS varsity cross-country team’s top returning girl.
Four Moffat County High School cross-country runners practice at MCHS. The boys and girls teams both won the 4A regional meet last season, and with 14 returning runners this season, head coach Todd Trapp said both teams have a good chance to repeat.
Alfredo Lebron, a Moffat County High School senior, leads the way during an MCHS varsity cross-country team practice. Lebron, who placed fourth in last year’s 4A state meet, is the top returning senior boy in 4A this season.
Colby Haddan, a Moffat County High School senior, lines up his putt during a practice round at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Haddan, who played in the 4A regional tournament last year, said his goal is to end this season at the 2011 4A state tournament.
Parker King, a Moffat County High School senior, chips on the 18th hole during a practice round at Yampa Valley Golf Course. King, who finished 44th in the 2010 4A state tournament, is the team’s top returning player this season. He said his goal is to make another trip to state.
Moffat County High School seniors enter their last fall season as Bulldog athletes. MCHS seniors, front row, from left, Alfredo Lebron and Morgan Knob. Back from, from left, Jonathan Pando and Miguel Molina.
The Moffat County High School spirit team practices stunts Wednesday on the MCHS track. New head coach Jennifer Vallem said she wants to help bring recognition to the program by having them participate in competitive cheering events this year.
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