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Accidents abound on Rabbit Ears Pass

Friday's snowstorm left dozens of motorists stranded on Rabbit Ears Pass, but few car accidents were reported elsewhere in Routt County, police officers said.

Colorado State Patrol Trooper Brett Hilling said there were "tons of slide-offs" on Rabbit Ears Pass. Many of those accidents were handled by Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies. None of the one-vehicle accidents resulted in injuries, Hilling said.

Colorado Department of Transportation officials chose not to close Rabbit Ears Pass on Friday despite the blowing wind and snow, he said.

Elsewhere in the county, a few minor accidents were reported by 5 p.m., including a coal truck that rolled over on Routt County Road 27 and a vehicle that was involved in a crash on Colorado Highway 131 near mile marker 54. One person involved in the accident on Colo. 131 complained about minor injuries, Hilling said. A second accident was reported on C.R. 27. No one was injured.

'Think Pink Day' to benefit breast cancer awareness

Today is "Think Pink Day" at Bushwackers Clothing and Cosmetics. Anyone who comes to the store and donates $5 to the Bust of Steamboat fundraiser for the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project will receive a $5 gift card to the store. Call 879-2970 for more information.

LIFT-UP to distribute USDA Commodities

LIFT-UP of Routt County will distribute USDA Commodities for the fourth quarter beginning Monday at its offices in Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek and Hayden. Each eligible household may receive The Emergency Food Assistance Program foods once per quarter. Food will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 870-8804 between 1 and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information about income eligibility and hours of operation for each office.

Mark your calendars for the Ski Ball and Auction

The Ski Ball and Auction begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The evening will begin with a silent auction and continue with hors d'oeuvres, a live auction, dancing and music by the 17th Avenue Allstars. The event benefits Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athletes. To buy individual tickets, a corporate table or to contribute any items to the auctions, call the Winter Sports Club at 879-0695, ext. 106.

Service seeking new hospice volunteers

Hospice and Palliative Care Services of Northwest Colorado is seeking new hospice volunteers. The upcoming hospice training schedule include a class from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Pick up an application at the VNA office, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, or call Diana Eilers at 879-1632.