By Shannon Lukens.
Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett was officially sworn in by Judge Paul Sachs on Thursday. Chief Beckett has been serving as interim chief since February.
“I came from a big city, the community here, the support has been overwhelming, from everybody, even in this ceremony to have so many folks to take time out of their day to come by and support me and the department, it’s a huge honor, very humbling.
Many law enforcement and first responders were there, including Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar who has been local law enforcement for almost 30 years.
“Over those 30 years, there has never been a better relationship between the Routt County Sheriff’s Office and the Steamboat Police Department and that’s all because of Mark and his team.”
Chief Beckett was also joined by his family, and his mother, Virginia, who traveled from Buffalo, NY.
MARK BECKETT SWORN IN AS STEAMBOAT SPRINGS POLICE CHIEF
Flags are being planted on the lawn of Yampa Valley Bank at 4 p.m. Friday, for the 9/11 Never Forget Project. Steamboat Springs High School Junior Alley Kvols is organizing the event again this year.
“We need some help with flags and we need some people to bring some screwdrivers to make the holes and that really helps. And bring water bottles, because it’s hot.”
Local law enforcement and firefighters are expected to help as well, as is the SSHS Cross Country team. That’s at 4 p.m. today at Yampa Valley Bank on Lincoln.
Students and coaches throughout Steamboat Springs have had the chance to hear motivational speaker Thomas Williams this week. Williams is the author of Permission to DREAM. He is also an NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, professional speaker, and philanthropist.
Williams speaks to groups and emphasizes the four Cs which are Communication, Connection, Commitment, and Care among teams and athletes.
“How companies, how teams, how athletics, educators, can build trust and relationships is by the four Cs. That’s Communication, Connection, Commitment, and Care. It’s a teaching progression going from communication and the reason why you communicate is so that you can connect. When you get connection, that’s when you get commitment. And fourth and foremost is the last C which is Care. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER THOMAS WILLIAMS MEETS WITH STUDENTS AND COACHES
This weekend…
The 30th annual Literary Soujorn, presented by Bud Werner Memorial Library is at Strings Pavilion on Saturday.
The annual Open House for Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue is this Saturday. The fun is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mountain Fire Station on Pine Grove Road. There’s a free community BBQ and obstacle course for junior firefighters. There’s a ladder climb, car seat checks, wildfire mitigation information, and firetrucks, ambulances, and a helicopter, and more.
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Watch for the Rotary Club Dunk Tank at the Steamboat Springs Farmers Market on Saturday. Fire Chief Chuck Cerasoli may be getting dunked as well as a few Steamboat Springs City Council members. It will be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., between 7th and 8th Streets. Donations will be accepted to support Rotary’s annual community grants and scholarships.
Stop by the Routt County Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to celebrate 100 years of the building in downtown Steamboat Springs. The Lions Club will be serving pancakes. The time capsule will also be on display and there will be Routt Beer Floats.
- 9-11 a.m. – Pancake breakfast served by local Lions Club members
- 9-10 a.m. – Guided tours of the Historic Courthouse, meet at the Grand Entrance
- 11 am – Official time capsule ceremony presented by local Freemasons, including a brief statement from the Routt County Commissioners
- Noon – Routt Beer Floats
The Walk to End Alzheimers is Saturday at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs. That’s just west of the library. The walk is 1.4 miles on the Core Trail downtown. It starts at 9 a.m. There are 13 walks in Colorado and over 600 walks in the United States. People are encouraged to form teams and have fun raising money together. More information
Register for the Walk to End Alzheimers
The Code4 Rally and Oak Creek Car Show is this Saturday, Sept. 9. After the Community Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. in Oak Creek, the rally heads to Craig for another car show and dinner at the Sizzlin’ Pickle. All money raised goes to the Special Olympics of Colorado.
This weekend is the Showdown in the Boat. It’s a big mountain bike race with 42 high school teams from all over Colorado. About 800 student athletes be competing throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday on Howelsen Hill.
The Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyoming is hosting a Community BBQ and Fun Day on Sunday. There’s a cornhole tournament in the morning with duck races and a dunk tank. Live music is 4-7 p.m. And there’s a lot of food. Feel free to bring a dessert or salad.
The Sailors Football team hosts Middle Park tonight at 7 p.m. Listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM.
The Moffat County Bulldogs are at home at 1 p.m. on Saturday against Bayfield. Here’s Bulldog senior Kenny Frederickson.
“We’re looking pretty good this season at practice. We’re working together pretty well and we’re communicating good.”
Listen on KRAI FM.
- Hayden at 1 p.m. Saturday away vs. Wiley
- Soroco AWAY at 2 p.m. Friday vs. Dolores
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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