By Shannon Lukens.
The Town Board of Oak Creek will be discussing the next steps to hire a new Police Chief at their Town Board meeting this Thursday, March 28.
The Police Chief of Oak Creek, Ralph Maher, announced he is retiring last Friday, and that was his last day. Maher served nine years in Oak Creek and South Routt.
Maher came under question after an incident at the Colorado Bar in Oak Creek in January about his enforcement actions during a show called the “Magic Hunks.” Lauren Verbosky owns the Colorado Bar. She expressed her frustration with Chief Maher, saying the Magic Hunk dancers weren’t doing anything excessive.
“Nothing was illegal. There was no nudity, no profanities. They knew their laws. They do this for a living. They go around the country. They didn’t do anything they wouldn’t have done in Steamboat at the event.”
Chief Maher told Steamboat Radio News that he is leaving the position, hoping to have made the best impact he could on the community and its members. He has no definite plans right now but after 29 years in public safety, he hopes to continue to serve in some capacity.
Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets tomorrow morning in Craig. The Finance Department will report on the March Budget. Moffat County Sheriff KC Hume presents a second reading on the adoption of a Model Traffic Code. Presentations are from Jennifer Riley on a facility update for Memorial Regional Health. Angela Modesitt will give a program update on Integrated Community.
Colorado Mountain College will conduct an internal search to see if any current employees could qualify to be the next president of the college. Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser has announced she is stepping down in August after 11 years serving as the head of CMC. Internal applicants can apply starting this Wednesday through April 5.
The Steamboat Springs Education Fund Board is looking for members. The board awards grants from the proceeds of the half-cent sales and use tax assessed by the City of Steamboat Springs and as approved by City voters. Applicants must live in Routt County but they don’t have to have children attending any public school.
- More Information
- Please direct questions to educationfundboard@gmail.com
- Applications for Board membership
The Yampa Valley Community Foundation wants to encourage high school seniors and graduates to submit applications for their local scholarships. This is for Routt and Moffat County students, but they have had very few Moffat County High School students apply. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. Apply at YVCF.org/Scholarships This is for those headed to college OR a trade school, whether you plan a career in welding, medicine, or veterinary studies. All are welcome to apply.
Apply here
Howelsen Hill has wrapped up another ski season which was 108th year for North America’s oldest operating ski area. Many enjoyed the very popular Ski Free Sundays throughout the season.
Steamboat Resort is still going strong, with closing day set for April 21.
Jaelin Kauf has earned her third moguls National Championship title. Nationals were at Waterville Valley. Kauf is a 2014 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School.
Link to story from US Ski & Snowboard Team
The 2024 FIS Snowboard Cross World Junior Championships Team has been announced. Two Steamboat Springs snowboarders are at the top of the list. That’s Gigi Boyd and Kendall Harrington. The Junior Worlds are in Gudauri, Georgia, April 4-7.
Link to story from US Ski & Snowboard Team
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