By Shannon Lukens.
Steamboat Springs Police held a pinning ceremony Wednesday night, welcoming officers Jordan Alpers and Amy Mink to the local police force. Promotions were given to detectives Michael Buccino, Dunte Valrey, and Jessica Pierce. Honorable Mention went to Detective Tabitha Alt and Officer Caleb Schultz. Lifesaving Awards were given to Lidia Frescas, Lonny Shaw, and Greg Griffin. A Commendation was presented to Christian Barnett.
More on the Story — SSPD welcomes new officers, and promotes and honors others
Steamboat Springs Police have also presented Leadership Awards to six people officers and citizens in the community. (Courtesy photos)
The Leader of the Year Award goes to Sergeants Braxton Shirley and Greg Griffin, in honor of Sgt. Jeff Wilson. Officer Lane Lee is the Officer of the Year. Community Service Officer Adrian Najera is the Professional Staff of the Year. The Citizen Award goes to Mindy Marriott with REPS which is Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide, and to Shelby Dewolfe with the Steamboat Springs School District.
More on the Story — SSPD presents Leadership Awards
The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners meets today. Commissioners will receive an update from Megan Stetson, on the CSU Extension office.
Lyons Corner Drug and Soda Fountain is re-opening today. Repairs have been done to the front of the building. A car crashed into the front door of Lyons Drug over a week ago, causing structural damage to the building, which was built in 1908.
The continuance of Zero Hour at Steamboat Springs High School next year is being discussed at a School Accountability Meeting (SAC) at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon in the SSHS library. Zero Hour is where school starts an hour earlier than normal and students are allowed to take that early class if they are on a skier schedule, or play hockey or basketball, or take classes at CMC. It lets them get out earlier. Principal Jay Hamric says it will be discussed at the meeting but that many factors have been considered, “as we approach academics and best serving our whole student community.”
Hamric told Steamboat Radio News, “We are reimagining our school day to support an environment where all students have access to rigorous courses and talented staff throughout the day.”
One parent created a survey for parents that included comments from over 230 students, parents, teachers, and coaches asking that it be continued.
School District Superintendent Celine Wicks says it is a high school administration decision and not within the purview of the Board of Education.
Registration for the street events during the 112th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31. It’s online at SteamboatWinterCarnival.com or WinterCarnivalSteamboat.com or through the chamber’s website. REGISTER HERE
If you want to volunteer to help during Winter Carnival, you are guaranteed a spot in the street event for your child. That registration is at 10 a.m. this morning.
Partners for Youth in Moffat County has organized Carnival Night in the commons at Moffat County High School. It’s from 8:30-10 p.m. tonight, for high school and middle school students. It’s always free and food is provided. Contact: Mackenzie@partnersyouth.org
The Young Professionals Network is having a Jean Party at The Barley in Steamboat Springs tonight. That’s at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome and it is free.
The Steamboat Springs High School Alpine Ski Team is hosting a home race all day today at Howelsen Hill. The girls start at 10 a.m. with the second run in the afternoon. Around 12:45, the seniors on the ski team will be honored.
The Routt County Tri Wrestling match is in Oak Creek Thursday, with Steamboat Springs, Hayden and Soroco.
The Moffat County Girls Wrestling team is hosting North Fork and Coal Ridge Thursday night.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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