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Craig Centennial: Looking Back July 26, 2008
Three Dog Night performs for a crowd of more than 2,500 area residents during Craig’s Centennial Celebration on July 12 at Moffat County Fairgrounds. Colorado band Firefall opened for Three Dog Night. The performances were followed by a fireworks show.
Eleven Whittle the Wood Rendezvous artists pose for a photo after spending a week carving in Craig City Park. Their carvings were judged June 14.
Beth Gilchrist, of the Craig Centennial Committee, shows off how she can grow a beard by pulling her hair forward during a pause at the beard-growing contest signup at the Centennial Mall on Jan. 12. The contest kicks off the Centennial Celebration, and contestants were not supposed to shave for 100 days. Beards were judged April 21, the same day Craig was incorporated 100 years ago.
Doug Barnes, right, explains to Barry Smith mounting techniques he used for his mountain lion entry in the 2008 Colorado State Taxidermy Championships on May 5 at the Holiday Inn of Craig.
Jerry Hoberg records his distance July 19 during the Centennial Closest to the Pin Challenge on the first hole during the Craig Centennial golf tournament.
Josh Wilson of Warrior Freestyle Extreme Stunt Shows performs May 24 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. Wilson, from Fort Worth, Texas, is in his first year of competition.
Saed Tayyara holds up a picture of himself as a Craig city councilor that was uncovered in the 1978 time capsule July 4 at City Hall.
Charlie Williams holds a remote control Ultimate biplane while Mike Grable spins the propeller to start it July 19 at the Craig Centennial AirFest. The two men flew planes during the RC air show.
Skyler Leonard, left, Ryan Zehner, middle, and John Kirk, all of Craig, ride up the hill May 17 during the Where the Hell is Maybell? bike ride. The annual ride, which began just west of Craig, entailed bikers making a 30-mile trek to Maybell.
John Garcia Jr. celebrates April 21 after winning the grand prize award — the Black Beard Award — in the Craig Centennial beard growing contest. More than 40 participants made it through the 100-day contest and showed up at the Museum of Northwest Colorado to show off their facial hair, as well as help the others in attendance kick off Craig’s Centennial celebration.
Bill Shue reflects on his memories of the Moffat Line on June 26 during the Railroad Evening at the Center of Craig. The event, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Colorado, honored contributions by the railroad to the growth and development of the city, and featured residents sharing memories of the Moffat Line.
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Question of the week
Moffat County rancher Rodney Culverwell begins his jury trial Monday on charges of poaching elk on his property. He contends he was protecting his property. What do you believe the trial’s outcome should be?
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