By Shannon Lukens.

 

 

A semi hauling hay bales caught on fire just west of Hayden late Saturday afternoon. The truck belonged to a local rancher. West Routt Fire was on another call with the Gnat Fire which is on County Road 65 near the Moffat County Line. So they called in Craig Fire to assist.

 

The Moffat County School District is doing an audit of district administration practices and performances. This after a separation agreement between the board and former Superintendent Scott Pankow in May. Both said they believed it was in the best interest of the district, the students, and the community to part ways. Jill Hafey was hired as the new superintendent for the district. Here’s Moffat County School Board president JoAnn Baxter.

Baxter says the board approved the hiring of an independent investigator in June, who is talking to staff, administration, and school board members. Baxter says it was like a “wellness check” for the district.

The report is expected to be given to the board in the next two weeks.

 

 

The 24-Hour Boat Cruise had colorful riders cruising all over Steamboat this weekend. Twelve teams raised over $87,000 for the Early Childhood Program and Integrated Community.

 

In weekend scores, starting with football…

• The Steamboat Sailors kicked off their season with a win over Coal Ridge, 17-6. Freshman Abbott Gautreaux had the first touchdown of the season to get the Sailors on the board, on the way to the win.

 

• Moffat County lost to Resurrection Christian Friday afternoon, 36-6. The Bulldogs and Steamboat Sailors match up in Craig at 7 p.m. this coming Thursday night.
• The Soroco Rams had a tough loss to Belleview Christian.
• Hayden actually had a bye this weekend.

 

In volleyball,

The Steamboat Girls are 2-0 with wins over Middle Park, and then a straight sets win over Moffat County on Saturday.

 

The Hayden Tigers swept Plateau Valley Friday night but then lost to Meeker in three sets Saturday.

 

The Soroco Rams are 0-2 after a loss to Olathe Saturday.

 

The Sailor boys soccer team is 2-1 overall right now, after a 2-1 loss to Summit Saturday. The Sailors are on the road against Vail Mountain Tuesday afternoon.

 

And finally… Zipper Merge in the construction zone along Hwy 40 in Steamboat. Use both lanes until the merge point.

 

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