BRECKENRIDGE - Dave Rossi has at times been considered a fly in the ointment on Breckenridge Town Council.
"I'm not afraid to shake things up. I've gotten crossways with staff on some issues," he said, adding that there's always been mutual respect and trust between himself and the town's staff.
Rossi, 43, was one of two members of the seven-member council to vote against a controversial firebreak ordinance last year.
Upset residents petitioned to have the ordinance put on the fall ballot, and the council ultimately repealed the law's mandatory conditions.
Rossi has championed government transparency and has often asked town staff to conduct more research on an issue before a vote is taken.
"It's kind of forced me out of my comfort zone, but I'm not afraid of that," he said. "The council needs as many voices and perspectives as possible."
Rossi was the only council member against allowing the
13 March 2010, 12:05am
SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit School District's elementary schools will host their annual kindergarten round-up on Thursday, April 8 from 6-7 p.m. This informational meeting for parents is designed to introduce them to the wonderful kindergarten program at local schools and allows parents to register next year's kindergartners now.
Roundups are scheduled at these locations and times:
6 p.m.Breckenridge Elementary (970) 368-1300
6 p.m.Dillon Valley Elementary(970) 368-1400
6 p.m. Frisco Elementary(970) 368-1500
6 p.m.Silverthorne Elementary(970) 368-1600
6 p.m.Summit Cove Elementary(970) 368-1700
6 p.m.Upper Blue Elementary(970) 368-1800
Parents who are unable to attend the scheduled roundup may register their children at the appropriate school during normal school hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through the end of the school year.
This fall's kindergartners must be five years old by October 1, 2010. To register their children, parents will need t
Roundups are scheduled at these locations and times:
6 p.m.Breckenridge Elementary (970) 368-1300
6 p.m.Dillon Valley Elementary(970) 368-1400
6 p.m. Frisco Elementary(970) 368-1500
6 p.m.Silverthorne Elementary(970) 368-1600
6 p.m.Summit Cove Elementary(970) 368-1700
6 p.m.Upper Blue Elementary(970) 368-1800
Parents who are unable to attend the scheduled roundup may register their children at the appropriate school during normal school hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through the end of the school year.
This fall's kindergartners must be five years old by October 1, 2010. To register their children, parents will need t
13 March 2010, 12:05am
SUMMIT COUNTY - A breakfast fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Family Ski Week is set for Sunday at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne from 9 a.m. to noon.
This event will benefit the warriors ski weekend to be held from April 11-18. Families will stay together at donated units in Breckenridge's Grand Timber Lodge, and the disabled ski event will cost around $100,000 to put on, all expenses included.
Tickets for the fundraiser cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. It's $5 for children 12 and under.
Form more information, contact Elizabeth Wickert at (970) 453-4778.
This event will benefit the warriors ski weekend to be held from April 11-18. Families will stay together at donated units in Breckenridge's Grand Timber Lodge, and the disabled ski event will cost around $100,000 to put on, all expenses included.
Tickets for the fundraiser cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. It's $5 for children 12 and under.
Form more information, contact Elizabeth Wickert at (970) 453-4778.
12 March 2010, 12:05am
SUMMIT COUNTY - Summit County Coroner Joanne Richardson released the identity of Wednesday's avalanche victim as 20-year-old Daniel Michelotti from Spring Grove, Ill.
Michelotti was snowboarding with two friends in the Steep Gullies area, just west of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, when an avalanche carried him about 1,000 feet and killed him. According to Richardson, suffocation was the cause of death.
It took the two friends about 20-25 minutes to descend the slope and dial 911.
About 37 rescuers from Summit County Rescue Group, Keystone Ski Patrol, A-Basin Ski Patrol and Summit County Ambulance Service responded to the scene.
Michelotti moved to Colorado in November and was an employee of Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Julie Sutor can be reached at (970) 668-4630 or jsutor@summitdaily.com.
Michelotti was snowboarding with two friends in the Steep Gullies area, just west of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, when an avalanche carried him about 1,000 feet and killed him. According to Richardson, suffocation was the cause of death.
It took the two friends about 20-25 minutes to descend the slope and dial 911.
About 37 rescuers from Summit County Rescue Group, Keystone Ski Patrol, A-Basin Ski Patrol and Summit County Ambulance Service responded to the scene.
Michelotti moved to Colorado in November and was an employee of Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Julie Sutor can be reached at (970) 668-4630 or jsutor@summitdaily.com.
11 March 2010, 1:35pm
BRECKENRIDGE - The Town of Breckenridge this week terminated an agreement with developer Mercy Housing on the 42-unit Valley Brook affordable housing development after nearly two years.
"The economy - and the economics of the situation itself - was probably the biggest reason," Councilman Eric Mamula said Wednesday, adding that it will save the town money to develop it in "smaller chunks" rather than "one shot."
The development agreement for the estimated $12 million project, financed in part by the town and government grants, began in June 2008.
Mercy Housing Colorado president Jennifer Erixon said her company is gathering invoices so it can be reimbursed for costs to date.
"Ultimately, the council decided it needed to take an approach that didn't involve a third-party developer, and we respect that," she said.
The project hit choppy waters last fall when general contractor BASE Building Solutions pulled out, p
"The economy - and the economics of the situation itself - was probably the biggest reason," Councilman Eric Mamula said Wednesday, adding that it will save the town money to develop it in "smaller chunks" rather than "one shot."
The development agreement for the estimated $12 million project, financed in part by the town and government grants, began in June 2008.
Mercy Housing Colorado president Jennifer Erixon said her company is gathering invoices so it can be reimbursed for costs to date.
"Ultimately, the council decided it needed to take an approach that didn't involve a third-party developer, and we respect that," she said.
The project hit choppy waters last fall when general contractor BASE Building Solutions pulled out, p
11 March 2010, 12:05am
SILVERTHORNE - A celebration of life honoring Jay Bauer is scheduled for March 27 in the Silverthorne Pavilion at 2 p.m.
"It will be a time of joy and reflection," Frisco resident Don Sather said in an e-mail. "People are encouraged to bring old photos of Jay and spend the afternoon."
Bauer, a well-respected attorney and emcee died the night of March 1 after battling for years with melanoma.
A jazz band including one of Bauer's friends is to perform at the event later this month, and Breckenridge resident Rick Bly is to emcee.
There will also be open mic time for people who wish to speak.
"It will be a time of joy and reflection," Frisco resident Don Sather said in an e-mail. "People are encouraged to bring old photos of Jay and spend the afternoon."
Bauer, a well-respected attorney and emcee died the night of March 1 after battling for years with melanoma.
A jazz band including one of Bauer's friends is to perform at the event later this month, and Breckenridge resident Rick Bly is to emcee.
There will also be open mic time for people who wish to speak.
10 March 2010, 12:05am
BreckChamber: This Sunday, enjoy a FREE Spring Break movie night at the Riverwalk Center with "Dumb and Dumber" http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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12 March 2010, 6:13pm
BreckChamber: Denver Business Journal article about Co ski resorts and how they are faring this year. Breck looking better than many. http://bit.ly/aoCqF1
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12 March 2010, 2:29pm
BreckChamber: High-energy Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Breck http://bit.ly/b0ZYth
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12 March 2010, 2:11pm
BreckChamber: This weekend officially kicks off spring break in Breck and we have concerts, movies, comedy, bar parties and more http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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12 March 2010, 10:30am
BreckChamber: Don't miss the ever popular "2nd Saturdays Gallery Walk" 4-8PM in Breck tomorrow evening w wine, apps and art http://bit.ly/d8CfFA
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12 March 2010, 10:26am
BreckChamber: Don't miss the ski and snowboard downtown rail jam w DJ from 4-6PM at the CO Freeride pking lot in Breck tomorrow http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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12 March 2010, 10:23am
BreckChamber: Lots going on in Breck for spring break incl. a free concert with Lyrics Born, free movie nights a rail jam and more http://bit.ly/9j4cxd
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10 March 2010, 4:38pm
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