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Learning about local businesses

The Crawford first grade class went on a field trip recently to learn about a few of the local businesses in Crawford. They visited Crawford Country Bank, The Hitching Post and Don’s Directory (pictured above). Michael Hart, editing manager and part owner of Don’s Directory, told the students about the phone books they sell to the oil and gas industry and explained how the directories are made and distributed. A good learning time was had by all!

Photo courtesy Jason Yantzer Hotchkiss baseball players spread topsoil out in preparation for installation of a grass infield at the Hotchkiss K-8 baseball field. The project, which included installation of a sprinkler system, was three years in the making. Jason Yantzer has seen a lot of changes to the baseball field at the Hotchkiss K-8 school in the last 12 years. About eight years ago a backstop and dugouts were added and play area was expanded.

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