Craig Daily Press / John Vandelinder

John Vandelinder joined the Craig Daily Press in August 2007. He graduated from Palm Beach Community College with communications degree, and has won several awards as a baseball play-by-play broadcaster. Now, he’s trying his hand in the print form of journalism, a field he says he “loves way better” than radio. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, as well as reading and watching crime novels and shows. And sports, of course.

Recent stories

‘Now’s the time to turn it on’: MCHS track team heads to state championships; By John Vandelinder; May 15, 2008; Sideline coaching for the Moffat County High School track team is over. So are the state qualifying times, the lack of nerves and the goal of winning its home meet.
Striking back: Craig residents find a different use for bowling pins; By John Vandelinder; May 14, 2008; The lifespan of bowling pins in Craig has been drastically reduced.
Bike ride and breakfast: 22nd annual “Where the hell is Maybell?” ride begins Saturday; By John Vandelinder; May 14, 2008; Craig Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation facilitator Pam Maneotis has seen it before.
‘Moving in a different direction’: Gary Tague stepping away from classroom, staying on the sideline; By John Vandelinder; May 13, 2008; Gary Tague sits hunched at a desk too small for him, eating his usual salad lunch while alternating peeks between the newspaper and his computer.
‘A little short-handed’: MCHS’ Eric Fleming lone Bulldog to finish in the money; By John Vandelinder; May 13, 2008; For seven consecutive weeks, the Moffat County High School rodeo team has been traveling Colorado in search of some competition.
Moffat County track team qualifies in seven more events for state: By John Vandelinder; May 12, 2008; Entering the 4A regional track meet Friday and Saturday in Grand Junction, Moffat County High School senior Mike McNicol knew he was in for a tough race.
Another swimmer headed to state: By John Vandelinder; May 12, 2008; Add one more to the bus.
Making waves: Moffat County High School swimmers heat up pool in regionals; By John Vandelinder; May 10, 2008; Having pre-qualified for next week’s state championships in 11 events during the regular season, winning this weekend’s regional meet in Glenwood Springs wasn’t the top priority for the Moffat County High School swimming team.
MCHS swim team competes in regionals: By John Vandelinder; May 9, 2008; Walking into the Moffat County High School pool Thursday, coach Patti Worsley’s voice could be heard echoing off the walls as she barked out orders to her team.
Craig Tae kwon do students bring home hardware: By John Vandelinder; May 9, 2008; Self-defense. An objective mind and discipline. And, a few awards along the way.

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Recent photos

Moffat county high school junior Erin Urbanoski, right, races to the finish line in the girls 100-meter dash last month in the Clint Wells Invitational. Urbanoski qualified for the state championships in the 100 and is the defending girls 4A champion in long jump.

Moffat County High School senior Tyler Kalsow competes in the 100-meter freestyle last month in the MCHS pool. Kalsow placed third in both of his events this weekend in the 4A state regional tournament, qualifying for the state finals.

Moffat County High School junior Alicia Nelson awaits the handoff from teammate Katy Nottingham in the girls 4x800-meter relay April 26 during the Clint Wells Invite. The Bulldogs girls team placed second in the 4A regionals this weekend in Grand Junction.

Moffat County High School senior Tucker Bilodeau competes in the boys 4X800-meter relay last month at MCHS. The boys relay team placed fourth Saturday during the 4A state regional meet in Grand Junction, missing the state qualifying mark by less than two seconds.

Moffat County High School freshman Maddy Jourgensen overtakes the competition April 26 at Moffat County High School. Jourgensen placed third Friday in the 1,600-meters, qualifying for the state championships beginning May 16 in Denver.

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