By Shannon Lukens.
A semi-truck overturned on 131 just north of Yampa Tuesday morning. The road was closed for awhile to correct the truck and clean up the debris.
Steamboat Resort has announced expanded winter air service with six major airline carriers flying nonstop to 17 airports. The nonstop flights start Dec. 11 and most will be flying an extra week into April, through the Easter holiday.
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The official ribbon cutting for the newest employee housing project in Steamboat Springs was Tuesday. It’s off of 13th Street, which is behind the Steamboat Springs Transit offices. The building is about 9,000 square feet with two floors, like a dormitory. It can house 32 people in 16 bedrooms with double occupancy. Each floor has a shared kitchen, lounge, quiet room, and storage. It will be used for season housing for Steamboat Springs Transit workers, and Parks & Rec employees.
Video of the moving of the SST Bus
Today is a celebration at Casey’s Pond Senior Living Community, as it marks the one-year anniversary of the community-led effort to save Casey’s Pond, when it was threatened with foreclosure just over a year ago. That’s at 2:30 p.m. Casey’s Pond is now managed by Northwest Colorado Health, and there’s a waiting list to get in. Northwest Colorado Health is launching a three-year campaign to raise $3 million to support the aging population in the region. Support has already come in from Memorial Regional Health in Craig, and UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs. Donations can be made through the Northwest Colorado Health website.
For more information, or to donate to Northwest Colorado Health’s Home Services Campaign, please visit: http://northwestcoloradohealth.org/homeservicescampaign.
Paws ‘n Claws in Steamboat Springs is under new ownership after 21 years of being owned by Dave and Jodi Terranova.
“We’ve appreciated all of the business and support. Couldn’t be more thank you, Jodi and I and our whole family, but are leaving the store in even better hands with the Campbells. Eli and Erin are going to take it to the next level and be able to do even more for this community.”
Eli and Erin Campbell are the new owners of Paws ‘n Claws.
“We’re so excited to be taking in a different element of this community than Erin and I have been a part of. From a background in media and a background in writing, we were always drawn to the community connection and there’s no better way to stay connected to the community than a pet store. We couldn’t be more thankful to Dave and Jodi for the support that they’ve shown us and the belief they have in us to take over the reins of what an incredible hub they’ve built for pet lovers in the Yampa Valley.”
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Also in Central Park Plaza, Dairy Queen has permanently closed. A sign on the door earlier this week said Tuesday was the last day, adding, “We want to thank you all for your support on this wonderful journey, from the DQ Crew.”
Tread of Pioneers Museum has named the winners of the annual Leckenby and Larson Awards. The Leckenby Award goes to South Routt County educator and coach Jay Whaley. The Larson Award is given posthumously. It goes to Steamboat legend and Olympian Jim “Moose” Barrows.
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Veterans and their families are invited to a vaccination clinic for flu, COVID, shingles and pneumonia at The Veterans Center, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 1. The vaccinations are free, courtesy of Dr. Malveena Sarnas of Walgreens. They’ll also be serving pancakes.
Enrollment for Routt County 4-H begins today. The program is backed by grants and nationwide support. Over 270 youth join the Routt County 4-H program every year to explore science, health, agriculture, and leadership. Questions? Email RC4H@co.routt.co.us or call 970-879-0825.
LiftUP is hosting a free concert for the community at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at SnowBowl featuring great local bands. It’s family friendly and free, however, donations are accepted and appreciated to help with fundraising for a new $5 million capital campaign to expand LiftUp’s Steamboat Springs facility. LiftUp has received a $2.5 million challenge grant to get the campaign started.
In Oak Creek, there is a Joint Work Session tonight with the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission. That starts at 6 p.m. in the Hearing Room.
It’s Homecoming Week for Hayden High School. Today is dress up day in all black or all white, also known as Midnight Sky with stars in the night. Kids are having lunch on the lawn. Powder Puff Football us at 7 p.m. tonight on the Hayden football field. Then the parade is Thursday at 2:30 p.m.