Summit Daily News

Secretary of State Bernie Buescher, Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff in Breck Wednesday Staff Writer BRECKENRIDGE - Colorado Secretary of State Bernie Buescher will address Wednesday's meeting of the Legislative Affairs Council of the Summit Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and candidate for U.S. Senate ... Full Story »

Keystone Symposia: A better world through science By ALEX MILLER summit daily news SILVERTHORNE - Tucked away in a suite of offices above a thrift shop in Silverthorne, Keystone Symposia employs about 30 local people, has an annual operating budget of about $15 million and brings some 5,000 people to the county every year. They're not here to ski, necessarily (although plenty do): Keystone ... Full Story »

Winter flight bookings lift off at Eagle airport By Lauren Glendenning vail daily EAGLE COUNTY - A recent report showing an increase in early flight bookings at the Eagle County Airport is a good sign to those watching local economic indicators. Advanced flight bookings for the winter are up 4.5 percent, said Chris Anderson, the airport's terminal manager. Last year, the airport saw a 3 percent ... Full Story »

Flint's lawyer must stay on; withdrawal request denied By BOB BERWYN summit daily news BRECKENRIDGE - District Court Judge Terry Ruckriegle Monday denied a request by attorney Timothy Bussey to withdraw his representation of former High Country Health Care CEO Dennis Flint. Flint is facing misdemeanor charges involving allegations of child abuse and third-degree assault involving Flint's ... Full Story »

Vail murder suspect held without bail by Edward Stoner vail daily VAIL, Colorado - The Vail resident who police say shot and killed a man at the Sandbar on Saturday night will be held without bond, a judge ruled Monday. Richard "Rossi" Moreau, 63, did not speak during the five minutes he appeared before Judge Katharine T. Sullivan in a hearing at the Eagle courthouse. "Currently, we are looking ... Full Story »

Water line repaired at Summit High Staff Writer A broken water line that sent students home early Monday has been repaired. Classes Tuesday will take place as usual on the regular schedule. Full Story »

Bizline: Family rental specialists Staff Writer Q: What type of business do you operate - what do you sell, or what service do you provide? A: Ten Peaks Lodging provides vacation rental homes geared towards families coming to Breckenridge to experience a great family vacation together. Many of our clients are mult-family travelers, that is two or three families coming out together to ski, bike ... Full Story »

Equilibrium Resorts acquires Divide Ranch & Club Staff Writer DILLON - Summit County-based Equilibrium Resorts recently announced it has acquired all the assets of the Divide Ranch and Club golf course. The property is located 30 minutes from the Regional airport in Montrose, 40 minutes from downtown Telluride and 6 miles from Ridgway. "The solid membership base, minimal debt on the property and ... Full Story »

Veterans Day happenings in Summit County BY CAITLIN ROW summit daily news SUMMIT COUNTY - Frisco Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Assembly Wednesday from 3:15-3:45 p.m. According to the school district, visitors are welcome at the event. "Veterans are lined up to go into the classrooms," Renea Hill, the principal of Frisco Elementary School. They will be welcomed to the school and ... Full Story »

Nordic ski swap in Breckenridge this week DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT BRECKENRIDGE - The annual Nordic Ski Swap at the Breckenridge Nordic Center is set for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The swap is a benefit for the Summit Nordic Ski Team. For those with gear to sell, check-ins are this Wednesday and Thursday from 3-6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The swap opens at noon Friday ... Full Story »

Record-breaking attendance at Silverthorne community dinner BY CAITLIN ROW summit daily news SILVERTHORNE - Silverthorne's weekly Rotarian community dinner had record breaking attendance last week - 307 people. The previous Tuesday's attendance was above average too at 243. "It was a scramble to keep up but we did not run out of food," said Rotarian Deb Hage. "We're not sure if it was an ... Full Story »

Summit County: Philanthropy Awards set for Nov. 20 DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT SUMMIT COUNTY - The Summit Foundation will recognize outstanding community members through its annual Philanthropy Awards Nov. 20. The 19th Annual Philanthropy Awards reception will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Copper Conference Center. At the community event, 10 individuals will be named this year's Dr. Oliver ... Full Story »

DA: 1st degree murder charge likely for Sandbar shooter BY EDWARD STONER vail daily EAGLE - The Vail resident who police say shot and killed a man at the Sandbar on Saturday night will be held without bond, a judge ruled Monday. Richard "Rossi" Moreau, 63, did not speak during the five minutes he appeared before Judge Katharine T. Sullivan in a hearing at the Eagle courthouse. "Currently, we are ... Full Story »

Summit High a 'maybe' to reopen Tuesday Daily Staff Report A broken water pipe that caused an early release for Summit High students Monday may be repaired this evening in time for school to reopen Tuesday. But school officials said they won't know for sure until later this evening. The district will post updates on its website at http://www.summit.k12.co.us/summit/site/default ... Full Story »

Penry to exit governor's race By Tracy Dvorak Grand Junction Free Press GRAND JUNCTION - A spokesperson from gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis' camp has confirmed that Josh Penry will step down from the race. "The story is true," said Liz Beerman, McInnis' director of campaign operations, adding that Penry and McInnis met Monday morning. She wouldn't elaborate on the details of the meeting ... Full Story »

Vail eyes renewed focus on tourism By Scott N. Miller vail dailyt VAIL, Colorado - With the Vail Valley real estate and construction slumping, some valley residents say a renewed focus on tourism will give the valley's economy a spark. But what would that focus look like? Rich tenBraak doesn't believe in silver bullets. But tenBraak, the director of the Vail Chamber & Business Association ... Full Story »

Medical marijuana rule gets court review BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER - Medical marijuana rules are headed to a Denver judge. Denver District Court Judge Larry Naves has scheduled a hearing Tuesday morning on state regulations limiting who can supply the drug to patients. The state board of health temporarily narrowed the definition last week. But medical marijuana supporters are asking Naves ... Full Story »

Summit High closing early today due to water-pipe break Staff Writer Due to a broken water pipe at Summit High School, water has been turned off at the facility for the remainder of the day. The Fire Department and District Maintenance is on site working to resolve the problem. Students will be excused from Summit High Schooll at 12:25 p.m. School buses will pick up students at the school and ... Full Story »

Sources: Penry to drop out of CO governor's race STEVEN K. PAULSON Associated Press Writer DENVER - Two sources tell The Associated Press that Republican state Sen. Josh Penry plans to drop out of the gubernatorial race. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because they were not authorized to speak for Penry's campaign. One source said Penry told him Monday that fundraising was a ... Full Story »

Vail man faces murder charge after Sandbar shooting By EDWARD STONER vail daily VAIL - A longtime Vail resident who has been accused of murder in Saturday night's shooting in West Vail will appear in court today. Richard "Rossi" Moreau, 63, is scheduled to appear in the Eagle Combined Courts at 11:30 a.m. Police are recommending a charge of first-degree homicide. One person was killed and three ... Full Story »

Breckenridge: 'Marty's great adventure' has happy ending By CAITLIN ROW summit daily news Breckenridge, Colorado BRECKENRIDGE - Marty Lessow, owner of Marty's for Kids in Breckenridge, is cancer free after a blood stem cell transplant performed in May. Lessow originally went to the hospital more than two years back with heart problems, and that's when doctors discovered his cancer infection. He ... Full Story »

timeforcake: Gmail, biz website tip & five links BY ERIN PHEIL special to the daily Q&A of the Week: Gmail & Anti-Virus Software? Question: When you use Gmail, what do you use for your antivirus software? Answer: Actually, I don't use Gmail - but I'd still be delighted to answer this question for you... Gmail scans each email and attachment for you when it first arrives in your inbox; it also ... Full Story »

Child care easier to get in Summit County By CAITLIN ROW summit daily news Summit County, Colorado SUMMIT COUNTY - Shorter or no waiting lists, special offers for parents, families with young children leaving town: This is what child care facilities in Summit County are seeing as effects of a down economy. "I think it's a general response to the economy," said Elizabeth Lowe, the child care ... Full Story »

October was 6th-snowiest on record in Breckenridge By BOB BERWYN summit daily news Summit County, Colorado SUMMIT COUNTY - National Weather Service observer Rick Bly said 22.9 inches of snow piled up in downtown Breckenridge during October, getting the weather year off to a good start. Water managers and weather officials tally statistics beginning Oct. 1, and Bly said that this October was the ... Full Story »

Summit County: All school-aged children can be vaccinated for H1N1 DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORT SUMMIT COUNTY - Starting this week, Summit County Public Health will be vaccinating all school-aged children for H1N1 flu. Two clinics will be held: - Thursday: High-school aged children can be vaccinated from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Summit High School - Saturday: All school-aged children (pre-school ... Full Story »