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Monday, March 15
Breckenridge Elementary
Book Fair 15-18, 4-5 p.m.
Summit High School
ACCESS, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16
Central Admin. Office
DAAC, 4:30 p.m.
Summit Middle School
6-8th grade String Recital, 5:30 pm.
Thursday, March 18
Summit Middle School
Wind/Percussion 6-8th grade, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling, 4 p.m.
Summit High School
Spring Play, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 19
Upper Blue Elementary
PTA Bingo Night, 5-9 p.m.
Summit High School
Spring Play, 7 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse vs. Durango, 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 20
Summit High School
Spring Play, 7 p.m.
15 March 2010, 1:05am
BRECKENRIDGE - Jennifer McAtamney has volunteered with numerous community organizations - particularly in areas of child care, education and housing - and continues an effort to improve quality of life for residents while maintaining her seat on Breckenridge Town Council.
"I really like to be engaged at that level of the community," she said, "helping to make policy and to make Breckenridge a better place to live and play, and raise a family."
McAtamney, 42, runs for her second term after joining council in 2006. She owns a small business that manages neighborhood associations.
Fellow candidate Larry Crispell said Saturday that McAtamney's work to support the town's childcare programs, among others, has been invaluable to the community.
She's also working to make a difference with environmental issues.
Through council, McAtamney is involved with the town's sustainability task force, which is to make available a $
"I really like to be engaged at that level of the community," she said, "helping to make policy and to make Breckenridge a better place to live and play, and raise a family."
McAtamney, 42, runs for her second term after joining council in 2006. She owns a small business that manages neighborhood associations.
Fellow candidate Larry Crispell said Saturday that McAtamney's work to support the town's childcare programs, among others, has been invaluable to the community.
She's also working to make a difference with environmental issues.
Through council, McAtamney is involved with the town's sustainability task force, which is to make available a $
14 March 2010, 12:05am
BRECKENRIDGE - Breckenridge Ski Resort hopes to offer a new way to get down the hill. The resort has proposed to build an "alpine coaster," a 2,500-foot-long ride on rails that could be used both summer and winter, possibly even at night.
The proposed attraction would be located on Peak 8, above the Kids Castle, in a stand of lodgepole pine that now separate the Twister and Dyersville ski runs.
Vail Resorts will go before the Breckenridge Planning Commission on Tuesday night to present the application for the coaster.
According to Breckenridge spokesperson Kristen Petitt, the ride is similar to an alpine slide, except that its cars run on steel rails instead of a solid track. The cars would be propelled up the track to the launch point, much like those of a roller coaster. Riders would be strapped into the cars and would have the ability to control their speed. The resort hopes to operate the ride June 1 through Sept. 15 and early November through mid-April.
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The proposed attraction would be located on Peak 8, above the Kids Castle, in a stand of lodgepole pine that now separate the Twister and Dyersville ski runs.
Vail Resorts will go before the Breckenridge Planning Commission on Tuesday night to present the application for the coaster.
According to Breckenridge spokesperson Kristen Petitt, the ride is similar to an alpine slide, except that its cars run on steel rails instead of a solid track. The cars would be propelled up the track to the launch point, much like those of a roller coaster. Riders would be strapped into the cars and would have the ability to control their speed. The resort hopes to operate the ride June 1 through Sept. 15 and early November through mid-April.
The c
14 March 2010, 12:05am
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
"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
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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