By Shannon Lukens.
Two people died Saturday night in an accident just west of Hayden. 54-year-old Mark O’Donnell and his son Kyle O’Donnell, who is in his mid-20s, were from Woodland Park, which is near Colorado Springs. Colorado State Patrol says both were wearing their seatbelts. They had a dog with them which was apparently taken to a veterinarian in Craig. CSP says the accident happened when a Ford F-350 was headed west, but in the eastbound lane on Hwy 40. It was a head-on collision. There were three people in that truck. The driver was a 24-year-old man from Oklahoma who sustained moderate injuries. A 22-year-old female passenger from Wisconsin had serious injuries. They were both wearing their seatbelts. A third passenger was a 21-year-old male from Oklahoma who had minor injuries and was not wearing a seatbelt. Colorado State Patrol says excessive speed is suspected but no alcohol or drugs were involved. The accident is under investigation before charges will be filed.
The Steamboat Springs School Board meets at 4:30 p.m. today at the middle school. Reports include a Culture & Climate update and an update on a facilitation plan for Steamboat Springs High School.
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday morning. An election discussion is on the agenda along with an update on the Moffat County Courthouse from Roy Tipton. Bruce White will report from Road & Bridge. Jeff Comstock has an update from the Natural Resources Department.
Routt County Commissioners meet Tuesday morning as well. Randy Rudasics will report from the Entrepreneurship Center at Colorado Mountain College. Kelly Kissling reports from Human Services. Joe Stepan has a report on some emergency repairs needed at the Routt County Detention Center. There are plumbing problems with the sewer lines. The report being presented to commissioners says, “Repairs were unexpected and will require urgent repair.”
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. People from the northwest region of Colorado are needed. Meetings are twice a year. Apply before June 29.
Two Steamboat Resort employees have been honored with the Double Diamond Award from Colorado Ski Country USA. Trish Sullivan received the President’s Award. She has worked in the Human Resources Department at Steamboat Resort for over 30 years. She is a Vice President and is retiring this year. Brian Tedoldi is the Terrain Master of the Year. A total of eight industry leaders were recognized.
- Brian Tedoldi, Steamboat Resort, Terrain Master of the Year — Over his two seasons at Steamboat Ski Resort, Brian Tedoldi has proven himself an instrumental part of the Steamboat team with his enthusiasm, passion for the terrain parks, and his unmatched desire to continue learning. Although an injury kept him off the snow this year, Brian still found creative ways to be productive and be a key member of the terrain team. His supervisors believe that his attitude, positive mindset, and leadership skills are no small part of Steamboat’s success this season.
- Trish Sullivan, Steamboat Resort, President’s Award — Trish Sullivan has worked in the HR department at Steamboat for over 30 years, and was one of the first women to be appointed as a Vice President at the resort. She has guided Steamboat through four owners, seven new HR systems, and an increase of employees from 1,400 when she started, to over 2,100 today. She is a human resources expert, and has a deep wealth of knowledge on her ski area employees. She has been a great supporter of CSCUSA throughout her career, and her retirement leaves big shoes to fill.
Steamboat Ski Resort will host a town hall for the mountain area community regarding construction projects at the Resort this summer/fall, which is part of Phase II of Full Steam Ahead. The discussion includes potential project impacts such as heavy machinery and helicopter activity, major milestones, projected timelines, trail access and more. It’s at 5 p.m. Monday. Questions should be submitted ahead of time via email to townhall@steamboat.com. Link to join
Routt County Royalty is offering a clinic for those girls in northwestern Colorado who want to learn how to be an ambassador at the county fair. It includes horsemanship, modeling, speaking and more. Sessions start this Friday morning at the fairgrounds but you have to pre-register by Wednesday. Call Tiffany at 970-846-9491.
Kidpreneurs can sell their wares on the lawn at the Yampa Building in Craig. It’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday starting tomorrow, June 14, through Aug. 9. Kids 14 and younger can reach out to the Craig Chamber to reserve a space. Call 970-824-5689.
The vaccination bus with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is in Steamboat Springs this week. Vaccines for flu and COVID-19 are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14-15, at the Stockbridge Transit Center, 1505 Lincoln Ave. The vaccines are free. You do not need ID or insurance. Registration is recommended but not required. The vaccine bus will be back on Friday, June 24, in the Walmart parking lot in Steamboat.
- Register online for Tuesday, June 14
- Register online for Wednesday, June 15
- Register for Friday, June 24
From Soroco FFA, Kayla Rossi has been elected as treasurer on the Colorado FFA State Officer Team.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.