By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio/Blizzard Broadcasting.
The airplane wreckage from the crash on Emerald Mountain on Feb. 13 was removed by a helicopter Thursday, and taken to the rodeo grounds. The wreckage was between the radio towers and Morning Gloria, south of the towers. Beegles Recovery and Storage out of Greeley did the removal. Four people from Tennessee died in that plane crash.
Video of the Helicopter Removal of the wreckage
The Grand Marshals of the 112th Routt County Fair in August are Jocko and Coleen Camilletti, who live just east of Hayden.
“Honored to be chosen. Thank you. We’re just pleased that we’ve been able to take our kids and our grandkids through 4H at the Fair in Hayden. And we’d like to see that tradition continue. And it’s very important to keep ag going.”
Jocko and Coleen (Kirby) first starting dating at the Routt County Fair in Hayden, right after graduating from high school in 1973. They were married two years later. Jocko went to Steamboat Springs High School. Coleen was from Toponas, and went to SoRoCo High School. Both were from third generation ranching families in Routt County.
Jocko’s grandparents moved to Milner from Italy in the early 1920s. His family ran the Steamboat Motel which is where Wells Fargo is now. His dad leased the Pine Grove Ranch, which is the barn where the Pine Grove restaurant is now.
They went through 4H, as did their three boys, and now their grandkids. Jocko also served on the Routt County Fair Board for nine years.
Now, they’re still ranching cattle on the east side of Hayden.
“So Jock and I are very fortunate in that we own some of the Hereford Haven, which was a nationally known ranch, and we lease the Carpenter Ranch so between the two ranches, we have the privilege of running cattle, operating on two of the iconic ranches in at least northwest Colorado. And that way we are continuing our ranching legacy that we grew up as and that we want our kids and our grandkids to grow up as.”
The Camillettis will be honored and recognized as Grand Marshals at the Routt County Fair, which is Aug. 7-16, in Hayden this summer.
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First Friday Artwalk is tonight, through downtown Steamboat Springs.
Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp presents Velvet Masquerade, their annual spring fundraiser. It is at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Perry-Mansfield. Featuring live music from Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. Cocktail attire and masks required. Tickets include food and drink, music and dancing, while supporting Perry-Mansfield’s youth arts programs. For tickets and more information, visit https://givebutter.com/VelvetMasquerade or contactadmin@perry-mansfield.org.
The STARS Mountain Challenge is Saturday, March 7. This is the 12th year for the event, which allows STARS to raise money to offer life-changing programs that promote independence, self-esteem, and a healthy lifestyle for people with disabilities. Register Here for STARS Mountain Challenge
Bud Light Rocks The ‘Boat Free Concert Series
Celebrate spring in Steamboat with the return of a beloved tradition. Now in its 25th year, Bud Light Rocks the Boat brings free concerts to Steamboat Square, creating the perfect après-ski atmosphere every weekend. Concerts begin at 3:30 p.m. in Steamboat Square. Please leave pets at home. Weather dependent.
- March 7 – Papa John Gros (pronounced “grow”)
- March 14 – J & the Causeways
- March 21 – Wheeland Brothers
- March 28 – Sneezy
- April 4 – The Sweet Lillies
- April 11 – Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
- April 12 – The Wailers
Pride & Pow — Ski Free, Be Free is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at Howelsen Hill Ski Area. This is during Ski Free Sunday where skiing and snowboarding is free. Costumes are encouraged so wear your best and brightest attire. Check in at the Queer Futures table to get a voucher for free food and snacks. There is a Group Pride Lap at noon for a group run and color cannon release.
Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof are this weekend at Wildhorse Cinema & Arts. Auditions are from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and callbacks are next Wednesday, March 11. All ages are welcome to audition. You’ll be asked to sing a song and read from a script. Fiddler on the Roof will be performed at Strings Pavilion, June 5-7, presented by the Steamboat Springs Actor’s Studio. Questions? Email steamboatactorsstudio@gmail.com
This weekend in sports…
This weekend, there is a USASA Slopestyle and Halfpipe at Steamboat Resort.
In Sailor Sports…
Girls Lacrosse has a 12:30 p.m. game on Saturday at home against Roaring Fork High School.
The Sailors Baseball team has a doubleheader with Aspen on Saturday.
The Sailors Girls Tennis team is at a tournament at Canyon View Park in Grand Junction.
The Moffat Country Track & Field team is at an invitational at Berthoud High School Today.
The Moffat County Girls Soccer team is away with a noon game against Aspen on Saturday.
SoRoCo Middle School is hosting a wrestling tournament Saturday. Hayden Tigers will be there.
The Hayden High School Boys & Girls track teams are at the Panther Invitational in Delta.