YVCF News
WHILD Stories: Missy Dressen…Leading across boundaries!!
By Michael Osterman Collaboration is not a word being used very frequently these days. Yet without the partnership formed between various governmental agencies and private landowners, Routt County would not be seeing the many benefits of the work being done to improve...
Maddie Craigen – 2020 Youth Philanthropist of the Year
“With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything.” This quote from Steve Maraboli is the mantra by which Madeleine (Maddie) Craigen leads her life, and these are words that guide...
Steamboat Ace Hardware – 2020 Business Philanthropist of the Year
According to Marc Swanson, owner of Steamboat Ace Hardware, “A hardware store is rooted in its community, helping people with projects big and small. There are so many different ways that we help our community members on a daily basis through our business, charitable...
Graham Muir – 2020 Individual Philanthropist of the Year
Graham “Bush” Muir is well-known among those he coaches at his Manic Training gym as someone who will push you to your limits and beyond. He is a hard driver with a work ethic and intrinsic motivation beyond compare. But it is Graham’s innate desire to help those in...
WHILD Stories: Becky Edmiston…Benevolent Beekeeper!
By Michael Osterman Bees have been declared to be “the most important living being on the planet” by the Earthwatch Institute. While that may be a bit controversial, there is wide agreement that one-third of our global food supply is pollinated by bees. Perhaps more...
WZ Giving Circle Grants $27K During Virtual Spring Meeting
At its recent spring 2020 meeting, the WZ Giving Circle funded eight grants totaling $26,964 to assist local families in need. The WZ Giving Circle reviews proposals submitted by partner organizations on behalf of individuals or families experiencing a crisis and in...
WHILD Stories: Nancy Merrill… CRANIAC!
By Michael Osterman Photos by Harold Kamins The Yampa Valley is home to a large variety of animals. For 6 months of the year we are graced with one of the oldest living species of bird… somewhere between 2 – 10 million years old! Those majestic birds that we see...
WHILD Stories: Weed Warrior
written by Michael Osterman This is the first in a series of stories acknowledging local heroes who are volunteering their time, wisdom and talents to improve our local habitat and benefit the entire Yampa Valley community. Today’s story has three key parts to it;...
Anna Poirot – Routt County, Colorado Winner 2011
Anna Poirot was awarded $1,500 for travel to Norway for one year under Steamboat Rotary youth exchange program. Her program included attending local schools and living with several host families. This is a later, follow up the report she sent in January 2016. I’m not...
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