By Shannon Lukens.
Photos from a prayer vigil at Holy Name Catholic Church Friday are courtesy Alie Alexander.
A memorial service has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. this coming Saturday afternoon for Jesse Hamric. It’s at the Steamboat Christian Center. Hamric died on July 4 from some sort of electrical shock in a lake in Virginia, where he was vacationing with his family. Hamric was a 2024 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School where his dad is the principal. The Booster Club has posted to fly your Steamboat Sailor flags in support of the Hamric Family.
Here is the Memorial Service Announcement from the Hamric Family:
Memorial Service Announcement from the Hamric Family:
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Jesse Cyrus Hamric, which occurred on July 4th, 2024. Jesse was the beloved son of Jay and Heidi Hamric and brother to Jake and Izzy.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, July 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Steamboat Christian Center, 821 Dougherty Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Hoodies, beanies, scheisties, football/baseball jerseys, mismatched outfits, dress up clothing, or whatever.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for the family and the future “Jesse Cyrus Hamric Foundation for Courage and Love.”
Go Fund Me Link for the Hamric Family
The fireworks up at Steamboat Lake Saturday night backfired with a big bang.
“It was an explosion. Everything went off, and it didn’t go up. It went sideways, it went out. You could see it going across the island.”
That’s Karl Bunker, owner of the Steamboat Lake Marina.
It was a malfunction that blew up the rest of the fireworks at once, according to Steamboat Lake Park manager Julie Arington.
“There was some type of malfunction with one of the fireworks and that malfunction kind of blew apart some of the racks and the control equipment that was controlling the other fireworks. Once that happened, obviously we couldn’t continue the show.”
All boats were immediately cleared on the lake.
North Routt Fire Chief Matt Mathisen said three fire technicians had minor injuries, and they were treated at the scene.
An investigation will be done as to what caused the fireworks malfunction.
Arington says she isn’t sure yet if fireworks will continue next year. They’re paid for through donations to a non-profit group called FriendsofColoradoStateParks.com They do fundraising to provide the show which is a longtime tradition in North Routt County.
More on the Story (and a video) — STEAMBOAT LAKE FIREWORKS BACKFIRE WITH A BIG BANG
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners is meeting with Jennifer Riley, the CEO of Memorial Regional Health Monday today for an update on MRH.
Participation is requested of Craig and Moffat County residents. It’s a meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Pavilion at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. The meeting is about preparation for public comment for the Public Utilities Commission Hearing on Tuesday. The commission wants public comment on an application filed by Tri-State for approval of its Electric Resource Plan. The plan covers from 2024 to 2043.
That meeting is from 3-7 p.m. in the auditorium at Moffat County High School. Please plan on attending one or both meetings if you can. Some food will be provided.
More Information from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Future kindergarteners in Moffat County can try a Kinder Readiness Program, offered through the district and Integrated Community. It starts this Monday, July 8, and runs from 8 a.m. to noon, four days a week for two weeks, at Sandrock Elementary. Breakfast is provided. It’s a way to get the youngest students comfortable with Kindergarten. For more information, contact Janette Najera at ECE@ciiccolorado.org or call 970-819-1898, ext. 5.
Seminars at Steamboat celebrates 21 years in the Yampa Valley, bringing public policy experts to the Steamboat Springs community. All seminars are nonpartisan and free to the public. Monday night’s speaker is Nathaniel Keohane (Nat Kohan) who is the president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. He’ll speak on “Climate Change: Status, Outlook, Impacts and Viable Actions.” That’s 5:30 tonight at Strings and it is free. Find out more at SeminarsatSteamboat.org
More on the Story — SEMINARS AT STEAMBOAT BRINGS WORLD-RENOWNED SPEAKER TO THE YAMPA VALLEY
Discovery Land Company is having a meeting tonight. This is the group that is developing Stagecoach Mountain Ranch. In a social media post, it says they would like to present their initial plans for the property’s redevelopment and hear from the community. The meeting is at 6 p.m. today at the Oak Creeek Stagecoach Fire Station at 20355 County Road 16.
Today is a Mosquito Mitigation Day in Hayden. There will be an aerial spray tonight, weather permitting. If it is too windy, the spraying in Hayden will be either tomorrow or Wednesday.
Tuesday…
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday morning. One resolution on the agenda is the Permitting the Lawful Possession of Firearms in Facilities Owned, Operated, and Controlled by Moffat County. Other reports are from Candace Miller with Planning & Zoning. Rachel Bower will present from Human Resources about the position for County Attorney, as Becky Tyree is retiring after just over 12 years with the county.
Also Tuesday, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office has mobile office hours in Craig from noon to 1 p.m., in the Craig Chamber building at 775 Yampa Ave. Then her staff will be in Rio Blanco County from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, 345 Market Street.
Open water swimming is available at Bald Eagle Lake, courtesy of Native Excavating. Swims are on Mondays, from 5-7 p.m., starting today, July 8-Aug. 5 at Bald Eagle Lake, 35565 South Highway 40. The swims are free for members of Old Town Hot Springs and $29 for non-members. Sign up through the Old Town Hot Springs website. Lifeguards will be on site, and no changing facilities are available. No pets, please. Bald Eagle Lake Open Water Swim
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