By Shannon Lukens.
Courtesy photos from Routt County Humane Society
The Routt County Humane Society has asked for help with providing for some cats and kittens. They were found in the home of an elderly woman who was found to be deceased. Seven adult cats were safely removed and brought to the shelter. Faint cries from kittens were heard later so staff went back and found several kittens that were about two weeks old. They were alive but in critical need of care. The Routt County Humane society is looking for donations of kitten formula and cat food, and monetary donations to support medical treatment and care for the cats. Information on how to make a donation is at RouttHumane.org, or supplies can be dropped off at the shelter during regular business hours.
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The town of Yampa has a Town Board Meeting with Routt County Commissioners at 6 p.m. The annual meeting provides a chance for the Commissioners and Yampa representatives to gather in person, share updates and collaborate. Also on the agenda is a discussion with Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar.
Steamboat Resort has released the Summer Trail Map. New this year will be a Thunderhead hiking trail which is 3.81 miles up from Steamboat Square to Thunderhead Lodge. Greenhorn Ranch will also be open for the summer with snacks and bathrooms and easy access to Steamboat Bike Park trails.
Steamboat Kids & Phones is having a meeting on what it means to be a “Digital Citizen” and stay safe in a digital world. It is from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in Library Hall. COMMA’s Julia Lowenthal is the speaker. She’ll discuss safety issues around sexting, cyber-bullying, catfishing, grooming and faulty social narratives that impact our relationships, participants develop a stronger sense of how to maintain privacy and avoid risks. By adopting simple protective measures and learning key principles of responsible online behavior, everyone can use the internet more safely.
The library in Maybell has an exhibit about the history of Maybell, including family histories, the school and the library throughout the years.
Alana McIntyre is the Maybell librarian.
“We have the old newspapers from Colorado Prospector that have just been collected, and the Maybell Gazette and a lot of books from the original library are all on display.”
The Maybell Library started back in 1911 in a patron’s house. It is part of the Moffat County Library system. The exhibit will be on display throughout the week.
The Maybell Library has also started up Kids Club Fridays at 2 p.m. where local kids can do crafts and have snacks. McIntyre says they will be planting flowers in the spring. And they plan to start an indoor garden and raise butterflies.
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Today is National Bike & Roll to School Day. Watch for lots of wheels on the road.
On Thursday, Routt County Riders will be at the Hayden Middle School for their Street Smarts program.
Haymaker Golf Course opens for its 28th season on Thursday.
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Lacrosse team dominated in their first round of the CHSAA State Playoffs at Gardner Field last night, crushing the Conifer Lobos, 16-3. Game two in the 4A state playoffs is against Grand Junction on Friday.