By Shannon Lukens.
The Routt County Sheriff’s Office is sending a scam alert of fraudulent calls being made to residents concerning legal issues. It looks like the call is from the sheriff’s office, but it isn’t. Never give anyone a credit card or bank account information over the phone like that. Call dispatch if you need help.
Colorado State Patrol Trooper Mark Hanson says seven troopers worked the extra patrol Wednesday here in Northwest Colorado, as they said they would. Trooper Hanson says they made 53 traffic stops, issued 14 speeding tickets, four seatbelt tickets, one ticket to a distracted driver, and five other tickets for various reasons.
Colorado Northwestern Community College, based in Rangely and Craig, is now offering a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. It’s the first 4-year Bachelor’s Degree offered by CVNCC.
Colorado State Representative Meghan Lukens has been chosen as one of the country’s outstanding rising leaders. Nineteen people were chosen out of 2,000 nominated by the group “NewDeal,” which stands for Developing Exceptional American Leaders. Lukens grew up in Steamboat Springs and represents Colorado House District 26, which includes Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and parts of Eagle County.
Meghan Lukens – Representative, Steamboat Springs, CO
The new park in the Brooklyn neighborhood has been officially dedicated. The ceremony was Thursday afternoon and the playground was packed with happy kids. Angela Cosby is the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Steamboat Springs.
“This is awesome. Such a big turnout. I’m looking at a couple hundred people enjoying this brand new playground, getting active, playing outside and recreating. It’s what our community is about.”
The playground is designated for two different age groups. It has a soft rubber flooring throughout. The new Brooklyn Park playground replaced the oldest playground in town.
HAPPY FAMILIES PACK BROOKLYN PARK FOR DEDICATION
Original story – BROOKLYN PARK PLAYGROUND TO BE DEDICATED
There is a lot happening this weekend. The full details are also on the Community Calendar on our website.
Perry-Mansfield is hosting a Halloween special play called “Frankenstein Slept Here” by Tim Kelley, created by Arty Smith. It’s a series of comedy skits, dances and songs featuring vintage horror monsters. The show is at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 20-21, and Oct. 27-28. Come in costume if you’d like. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $10 for those under 16, and can be found at www.perry-mansfield.org/events
Advocates of Routt County celebrates 40 years of serving victims of sexual and domestic abuse in our community. On Oct. 21, it’s a special night called “The Art of Survival,” at the Steamboat Grand. There is a gala art show. Entertainment includes classical piano, a performance from Opera Steamboat, and The Cat Pack Jazz Band. There is also a Fine Art Auction benefiting Advocates. Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts is the featured speaker. Dress with an artistic flair.
To learn more or to secure tickets, please visit commaprojects.org/featured-project or contact graham@commaprojects.org.
Steamboat Creates is offering a FREE hands-on session “Intro to PA” Workshop where you’ll learn the basics of working on film sets as a Production Assistant. “Intro to PA” is an entry level workshop for people interested in working on film, TV and video sets. The class is presented by Pixel Mill Studios and the Colorado Department of Film and Media, in conjunction with Steamboat Creates and Ground Rush Productions. The three-hour workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, and will give participants an overview of vital skills and hands-on learning for working on-set as a PA (Production Assistant). When it comes to needs on a film, TV or live-event sets, PAs perform a variety of tasks to move the production forward. This class is Free to attend but registration is required. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-pa-production-assistant-tickets-714370751147?aff=oddtdtcreator or contact Robin with any questions- robin@steamboatcreates.org or 970-879-9008
Colorado Symphony members will be performing at Steamboat Art Museum at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will feature woodwind trio of Catherine Peterson, Nicholas Tisherman, and Abby Raymond. Tickets are available through ColoradoSymphony.org or at the box office at 303-623-7876. The Steamboat Art Museum is at 807 Lincoln Ave.
The Hayden Harvest Festival is from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. It’s a family friendly celebration of fall in Dry Creek Park. There’s arts and crafts, games, pumpkins, a straw maze, music and food trucks.
The Hayden Granary Community Barn Dance is Saturday night, starting at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 per kid at the door. Find out more at HaydenGranary.com
Celebrate Oaktoberfest in Oak Creek from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Pet and Kid Costume Contest starts at 11 a.m. Then there’s games and a maze, and a pumpkin decorating contest, followed by the Pie and Chili Cookoff.
For details, email MicaGardenscapes@gmail.com
The Craig branch of the Moffat County Library is partnering with local Girl Scouts to offer a special Saturday Story Time. The Girl Scouts will be reading the books at 3:30 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month, beginning this weekend. This is in addition to regular Story Time every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 11:30.
In Sports…
It’s the last home football game for the Steamboat Sailors at 7 p.m. Friday night. They play Fort Lupton and it is Senior Night. Watch and listen on KTYV 105.7 Sports on FM through our website.
Moffat County is on the road at 7 p.m. tonight against Aspen. Here’s Bulldog Senior Caleb Squires.
“Last year, we beat them pretty decent but this year I feel they’re going to come out harder and we’re going to have to be prepared for that. Our defense is going to have to be on check. They’re a pretty passing team. And our offense is going to have to be able to be on track that game. So that will be a pretty exciting game.”
Listen to the game on KRAI.
Hayden is at home at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, against Sargeant.
In Steamboat Sailor Golf, Michael Dinapoli and Charlie Reisman both made the Western Slope All-Conference Golf team. Reece Hoy and Finn Chapman were Honorable Mention. And the Sailors won the Western Slope Regional Tournament.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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