By Shannon Lukens.
The purchase of Casey’s Pond has been finalized and Northwest Colorado Health has official taken ownership of the senior living community. The money was raised through donations from over 400 community members, ranging from donations of $10 to multiple millions of dollars, under the leadership of Yampa Valley Community Foundation. The City of Steamboat Springs and Routt County also contributed. All critical services available at Casey’s Pond will stay the same. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
More on the Story — The Casey’s Pond purchase is officially complete
Nancy Merrill is the 2024 recipient of the Rich G. Levad Award from the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. It honors a person each year who supports the organization’s mission of conserving birds and their habitats through science, education, and land stewardship. Nancy Merrill is the co-founder of the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition here in Northwest Colorado. Nancy will receive the award at “A Night for the Birds,” at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Oct. 18.
More on the Story — Nancy Merrill receives honor for her work with Colorado Cranes
From our neighbors in Grand County, Lieutenant Bobby Rauch has announced his retirement from the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, after 38 cumulative years in law enforcement. He is also a former Police Chief for Oak Creek.
More on the Story — Lieutenant Bobby Rauch retires from law enforcement
The 2024 Hayden Business Pitch Competition is coming up Nov. 16, but today is the last day to apply. It’s for those looking to start or expand a business in Hayden. Tara Bonucci is the chair of the Economic Development Commission in Hayden.
“If you have a new business idea or are currently looking to expand your business within the Hayden District, apply now and participate in the event on Nov. 16.”
There is funding for the top three local entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business. This event is organized by West Routt Forward Non-Profit and the Hayden Economic Development Commission. More information is at HaydenColorado.com
For more details, contact Tegan Ebbert at tegan.ebbert@haydencolorado.org or visit haydencolorado.com/business-pitch-competition.
Also in Hayden, join Women United with United Way of the Yampa Valley for a class to learn about budgeting. It is led by Scott Ford and Susan White. It is from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the Haven Community Center in Hayden. The classes include a free meal at 5:30 p.m. and childcare is available.
Visit Moffat County meets this afternoon. Go Travel Site Proposals and the 2025 River Trip will be discussed.
Be careful out there. Fatalities with pedestrians in Colorado are up 77 percent since 2018. That’s according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Last year, 136 people were killed by drivers while walking or crossing the street. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month.
More on the Story — Colorado Pedestrian Fatalities are up 77% since 2018
The free Grief Resource Center opens today (Wednesday, October 2) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steamboat Springs. Northwest Colorado Health is running it. The Grief Resource Center will be open weekly and staffed by bereavement volunteers from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays and from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Community members can find resources and books to support their grief journey or stop in to connect with caring volunteers. There is a private entrance to the library off the alley behind the church. For more information on Northwest Colorado Health’s community grief support programs, please visit northwestcoloradohealth.org or contact Dr. Jo Anne Grace at 970-846-8319.
The PIC at Steamboat Springs Middle School presents their Fall Fair. It’s from 3:45-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the middle school track. There will be slides, bounce houses, games, food and more. There is a cost to get in for the kids, but everyone is invited for the fun.
From the SSMS PIC — Our Title Sponsors are renowned local businesses – The Steamboat Group and Revelation Roofing. We appreciate The Climbing Collective, Colorado Event Rentals, Dirt 2 Snow, East West Partners, Element Printing, Honey Stinger, Paws & Claws, Ruby Jane, Slifer, Smith &Frampton, Steamboat Soccer Club, Sundance Health Zone, AND Yampa Valley Bank, for their support as well.
It’s Homecoming Week for the Moffat County Bulldogs. Wednesday’s dress theme is Twin Day. Macho Volleyball is at 7 p.m. tonight at Craig Middle School. The volleyball game is right after the official ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled gym at Moffat County High School. All past and present students and athletes are invited.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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