By Shannon Lukens.
Two finalists for District Court Judge in the 14th Judicial District have been selected. They are Matt Karzen of Steamboat Springs who is the current District Attorney, and Billy-George Hertzke of Denver. Governor Polis has 15 days to appoint a new judge to replace the Honorable Michael A. O’Hara III, who is retiring in mid-January. The 14th Judicial District includes Moffat, Routt, and Grand counties.
Visit Moffat County and the Moffat County Tourism Association meets this afternoon.
The historic Marshall House on 12th Street in Steamboat Springs is close to making the big move. Patton Structure out of Kansas is lifting the house and they plan to slide it over to the driveway area on Wednesday. Here’s Doyle Patton.
“Get the dollies put under it, and then hopefully be ready to move Friday.”
A few things have been uncovered in the basement of the old wood frame home built in 1888. An old shoe was found, and some vintage Big Mac coveralls, with an old pack of matches in the pocket, and hand-sewn patches on the knees.
The bricks from the fireplace were saved. When the house was first built, Oak Street wasn’t there.
Logs were found underneath the wood siding which is making it look like the building was first a log cabin, and then covered up. Then there’s the basement and foundation.
“The stones are obviously original. The concrete that’s under the porches, I’m guessing was back in the 30s or 40s.”
The Marshall House is moving halfway down the block to its new home behind the Smell That Bread building. Joella West and her family are helping finance the move to the empty lot there.
No one will live in the house. West wants it to be available so people can go inside and look at it, like on an historical walking tour.
“The goal is to really get it into shape where they can walk in and really get a sense of how it must have been so long ago when this was the way people lived in Steamboat.”
Developers purchased the house and property and have been working with the city to save the house and not demolish it. That is what happened. Those lots will eventually be for sale.
More on the Story — Marshall House to move this week
May 16, 2024 — The historic Marshall House needs to move, or it will be demolished
The Routt County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Hayden. Tuesday was the dog show. Grand Champion is Alley Kvols and her dog, Sweetie. Reserve Champion is Lucy Wattles and her dog, Nola. Group photo courtesy Millie Delaney.
In Gymkhana, Neve Wade is the 4-H Grand Champion. The kids competed in the rain but kept going. Tammy Delaney and her daughter, Millie, helped with organizing the event. Photos courtesy Jon Wade.
Wednesday is the poultry show in the morning and Swine Show in the afternoon. Tami Eggers is the Routt County 4-H Specialist. She says everyone is invited to stop by the fairgrounds in Hayden.
“Our livestock barn is filled with sheep and goats and swine and beef. Come on out and check out the animals. Talk to the kids. See what 4H is all about. The Routt County Fair has so much to offer for everybody.”
There are also rabbits, poultry, and peacocks this year. Many are in the FM Light Ag Experience building which is full of animals and hands-on activities. That opens Thursday through Saturday.
Full Schedule — Routt County Fair 2024
There are lots of pictures from the Routt County Fair on the Steamboat Radio Facebook page.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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