Northwest Colorado News for Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

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Those in the Assisted Living section of Casey’s Pond Senior Living also now have to leave in 90 days. That section is also now closing. Residents and relatives were notified Thursday. There are 36 in the Assisted living portion of the building. This is in addition to 47 from the Skilled Nursing Unit that have been told they have to leave. The appointed receiver of the property, Bellann Raile, sent a press release that the “facility cannot remain as senior living after being unable to pay off millions of construction debt in the past nine years.” Raile says there has been interest from potential buyers. Official bids are not due until Sept. 9. Anyone who bids must go through a defined sales process outlined in the receivership order.

Press Release from Cordes & Company

AFTER RECEIVING POTENTIAL BIDDER FEEDBACK, CASEY’S POND ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ASSISTED LIVING

Facility cannot remain as senior living after being unable to pay off millions of construction debt in past nine years

Steamboat Springs, CO – The operator and court-appointed receiver of Casey’s Pond senior living regrets to announce that it will be closing the assisted living section in 90 days. The possibility of this closure was brought up to residents and families at a town meeting in July. The official closing announcement was shared with residents and their relatives earlier today, prior to this press release being issued.

“This is a very unfortunate situation,” said Bellann Raile, the appointed receiver of the property. “The continued day-to-day operation of the assisted living section doesn’t bring any relief to the mountain of debt accumulated over the last nine years. We will continue to do everything possible to assist residents in their efforts to find alternative arrangements and to support them during this time.”

Although official bids are not due until September 9th, there has already been a robust group of potential buyers interested in touring the property. Some buyers are actively exploring keeping the building as housing, although the specific details will not be known until the bids are received.

Last month, the facility announced that the skilled nursing unit would be closing in three months. Since that time the receiver and staff, along with groups and individuals, have been working to find new placements for residents and make the transition as smooth as possible. Similar efforts will be made on behalf of the 36 residents in the assisted living portion of the building. As the receiver continues to wind down operations, she is reviewing the various services offered to residents and the independent living arrangements.

All offers to purchase the property must go through the defined sales process outlined in the receivership order. A price point cannot be determined until qualified bids are formally reviewed when the first round of bids is submitted on September 9th.

While there have been many recent articles regarding community efforts to retain the facility as senior living, all offers to purchase the property must go through the defined sales process. At this time, the receiver has not indicated any specific price that would be acceptable. The receiver has a fiduciary responsibility to run a sale process intended to solicit the highest and best offer for the facility.

A new letter has been sent to Governor Jared Polis and Jeff Davis, the Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It’s from the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CPA), the Routt County Cattlemen’s Association (RCCA), the North Park Stockgrowers Association in Jackson County (NPSA), and the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association in Grand County (MPSA).

It’s about the “Implementation of Colorado’s Wolf Restoration and Management Plan.” Depredations continue to occur and CPW has denied again a request for a Chronic Depredation Permit from the Middle Park Stockgrowers.

The letter says there are 24 confirmed deaths of livestock from wolves in the first seven months since reintroduction. In comparison. Montana has 70x the number of wolves as Colorado with just eight more livestock losses than the eight months in Colorado, in all of 2023.

The letter asks that a Chronic Depredation Permit be reconsidered and issued as soon as possible, for the two wolves doing a large amount of the killing of livestock in Grand County.

More on the Story — Gov. Polis and CPW get a new letter from Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and local stockgrowers

Avoid Oak Street, between 11^th and 12^th Friday. The historic Marshall House is making the move this morning from 12^th, halfway down the block to behind the Smell That Bread Building. There will be no parking on Oak Creek on that section.

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

Caitlin Berube-Smith is the historic preservation planner for the city. She has sent some more information on the Marshall House, which started being built in 1888.

Historical Facts

Significant for its late 19th century cross gabled plan and Victorian era details and for the histories associated with the Groesbeck and Marshall families. Lucretia B. and Jacob Q. Groesbeck constructed the dwelling in 1889, after moving to Steamboat Springs from Boulder County. Jacob Q. Groesbeck opened and owned Steamboat Springs first drugstore, Groesbeck and Metcalf and served as Steamboat Spring’s Justice of the Peace and police magistrate and was postmaster from 1888-1993. First wood-frame house built in steamboat with lumber from the Suttle mill, the mill was operated by Lucrecia’s family. Following removal of a non-historic addition to prepare for the move, it was discovered that the home was bult by log and likely finished with wood details on the exterior and the interior walls were also framed with wood from the Suttle Mill.

By the early 1950s the house became the home of Willard B. and Wilma Marshall. The Marshall’s lived in the house for three generations until being sold in 2018.

Parties Involved

Current Owners

In early 2024, David Josfan and Jon Peddie with Oak Street Partners, LLC purchased the lot with the Marshall House located at 134 12th with the intent to enhance the lot and re-sell for redevelopment. David and Jon are long-time locals, both committed to preserving history and our local heritage. They decided to work with the City of Steamboat Springs Historic Preservation Division to find a new owner and location for the house.

New Owners

In June of 2024, Overlook Development, LLC confirmed interest in placing the house on a vacant lot they own at 135 11th St., just directly behind Smell That Bread, which is also under the same ownership. Sam and Juli Gordon of Smell That Bread will be undertaking ownership and operation of the Marshall House once relocated. They have plans to operate the house as an upscale cigar lounge following restoration of the house.

Contractor’s Involved

Moving a house is no small feat and the City has assisted in facilitating with all parties involved to ensure this important historic structure is not demolished.

Structural Mover – Patton Structural Movers, a family operated business out of Kansas, are physically moving the home.

Contractor – Ken Fones, with Fones Construction and Excavation, is the General Contractor for the new location at 135 111th St and is completing all preparation work for the site to receive the house.

Fones will also continue with foundation work, along with Structural Engineer – Michael Ulrich. Architect, Chancie Keenan with Mountain Architecture and surveyor, Ryan Spaustat, with Landmark Consultants, Inc., have worked to position the house on the new lot and will also continue on final plan sets required for the future restoration.

Other – Xfinity and YVEA also jumped in to assist in last minuet relocation of utility lines so the house could fit on the lot.

Move Details

The house will be moved the morning of Friday, August 16, 2024. The move will take most of the day and will require partial street closures along 12th from Lincoln Ave to Crawford Ave during the morning of the 16th. As the house is transported from 12th to the new location, 12th will open and Oak Street close from 12th to 11th. There will be no parking along Oak Street during the move. Perimeter streets may be used as a detour during the partial closure of 12th between Lincoln and Crawford Ave, for direct access to CMC, Crawford Ave may be utilized. Following final relocation of the house, Oak Street will be opened.

Four candidates are running for the vacant seat on Craig City Council. They are:

Michelle Gottschall
Shane Hadley
Denise Kleinschnitz
Jnl Linsacum

Craig City Council will pick a candidate at the next meeting on August 27.

Yampa Valley Community Foundation has named the 2024 Philanthropists of the Year. They are:

Individual – Paul and Chresta Brinkman — This year’s Individual Philanthropists of the Year are Paul and Chresta Brinkman. The Brinkmans embody a life dedicated to making a difference, motivated by their deep-seated desire to leverage their time, talents and resources for the greater good and to inspire their children to do so as well. In addition to volunteering with the University of Colorado Engineering Advisory Council and the Steamboat Youth and High School Girls Lacrosse teams, Paul has provided invaluable knowledge and expertise to local nonprofit building projects. He was instrumental in the creation of the Foundation’s new headquarters at 348 Oak Street, guiding the organization from concept to move-in, on time and on budget. Chresta has volunteered countless hours to local organizations, including the Steamboat Springs Board of Education and Junior Achievement to name just a few. When Paul and Chresta reflect on their philanthropy, they talk about an unwavering commitment to giving that involves aligning their efforts with their values and passions and ensuring that their contributions address both immediate and long-term needs.

Business – Mountain Tap Brewery — Mountain Tap Brewery is our Business Philanthropist of the Year. The owners, Wendy and Rich Tucciarone and Jeff Goodhand, recognize that a thriving business requires a thriving community, and this philosophy is woven into their business model. Wendy and Rich acknowledge, “Visitors may provide us “bumps” in business, but our local community truly supports us year-round, and it is imperative that we take care of that local community!” Since their very first Tuesday in business, Mountain Tap has hosted Token Tuesdays – a program that fosters awareness of nonprofit organizations and facilitates donations with each beer purchase. They donate product for fundraising events and partner with nonprofits to concoct unique “benefit brews” that generate donations as a portion of sales. Laraine Martin, Routt County Riders Executive Director noted in her nomination, “It is clear how much Mountain Tap wants to give back to this awesome community.” In addition to being a community gathering place to enjoy a great beer, Mountain Tap is an example of what can been achieved when businesses and communities work hand in hand, nurturing each other’s growth and well-being.

Young Philanthropist – Madison Mohn, who is a senior at Steamboat Springs High School. — The Youth Philanthropist of the Year is Madison Mohn, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School. Madison’s philanthropic efforts extend across a range of initiatives and organizations, but it is her funding to help address youth mental health and well-being in the Steamboat Springs School District that she is most proud of. Through her fund at YVCF, the Madison Foundation, she sponsored: a private therapist to provide family therapy in the school setting, a universal Preventative Social & Emotional Screening tool for all middle and high school students in the District, and Hope Squad, an initiative aimed at involving students in suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Madison is committed to expanding her philanthropy, stating “The work the Madison Foundation has done so far is just the beginning. I’m committed to continuing this journey and finding new ways to support our community.”

The Philanthropist of the Year Award was established by YVCF in 1998 to heighten the visibility of philanthropy in the Yampa Valley. The awards honor individuals, businesses and youth who have exhibited significant charitable giving, insightful leadership, and volunteerism and who encourage others to contribute by example. Learn more at: yvcf.org/philanthropist-of-the-year/

Activities for the SBT GRVL ride are throughout the day today and Saturday with the race on Sunday. There is an expo with vendors on Yampa Street this afternoon and throughout the day Saturday. The SBT GRVL HLL CLMB is this evening at Howelsen Hill. Race day for the SBT GRVL is Sunday with waves starting between 6:15 and 8 a.m. Three thousand cyclists are competing or riding in the SBT GRVL ride.

Race organizers have set up a Community Command Center for anyone who has questions, issues, or concerns. It’s also for someone who may have witnessed a SBT GRVL rider being disrespectful or unsafe. That number to call is 720-805-9751. Command Center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 17, and until 8:30 p.m. on race day, Aug. 18. If you have any questions about our Community Command Center, reach out to Greer Van Dyck at greer@sbtgrvl.com.

SBT GRVL Weekend Activities Guide

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16:

9 a.m.: Juniors ride with CTS and All Bodies On Bikes starting at Little Toots Park
9 a.m.: Shakeout ride starting and ending in Hayden, CO
12-5 p.m.: Expo (everyone welcome!) on Yampa Street between 9th and 12th
2-3 p.m.: Wahoo Dunk Tank on the corner of Yampa and 10th
5:30 p.m.: SBT GRVL HLL CLMB p/b Canyon at Howelsen Hill
6:30-8:30 p.m.: FLM FST p/b Outside Powered by Velo at Bud Werner Library

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17:

9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Expo (everyone welcome!) on Yampa Street between 9th and 12th
9:30 a.m.: Alpine Bank Toddler Bike Race at 10th and Yampa
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Wahoo Dunk Tank on the corner of Yampa and 10th
12:30 p.m.: Diversity Panel with Ride for Racial Justice on main stage at 10th St
1:15 p.m.: Pro Rider Panel on main stage at 10th St

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 (RACE DAY!):

6:15 a.m.: First race wave will start and last wave start at 8:00am
1:30 p.m.: SBT GRVL finisher awards (Green course)
3:30 p.m.: SBT GRVL finisher awards (Red course)
5:30 p.m.: SBT GRVL finisher awards (Blue course)
6 p.m.: Post Race Party will occur on 10th and Yampa until 8:30pm
7 p.m.: SBT GRVL finisher awards (Black course)

The Routt County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Hayden.

“Hi, I’m Taylor Clyncke and I won the Intermediate Showmanship with my rabbit, Ruby. Hi, I’m Alyssa Martindale and I won the Senior Showmanship with my rabbit, Maple.”

That was Thursday morning. The Beef Show was in the afternoon. Brooke May had the Grand Champion Steer named Salt.

“I’ve been working with him for so long. He’s a super sweet steer but he’s a little hard-headed, and I’m so proud of him.”

Olivia Rossi was Grand Champion Reserve.

The Happy Moms — Renee May and Belinda Rossi.

Today is the Goat Show followed by the Sheep Show this afternoon, and the Octane Addictions Motocross tonight at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden.

More on the Story — Routt County Fair 2024

There are lots of pictures from the Routt County Fair on the Steamboat Radio Facebook page.

Wild Bunch Day is Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Old Brown’s Park School, 14305 Highway 318, in north Moffat County. There’s Navajo tacos, silent auctions, raffles, a flea market, bake sale, music, and vendors. All proceeds go towards restoration and maintenance of the old school house. Cash only.

Champ, the Smiling Trick Horse and Dixie Dawg, are coming to Hayden. Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17, and then at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Central Baptist Church, at 161 N. 2nd Street in Hayden. It’s free and fun for all. On Sunday morning, there will be a mechanical bull and all kinds of games and activities at the church.

Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.

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