KOTO Radio: Newscasts: 11/25/1996-12/5/1996

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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash & Matthew Lewis: November 25, 1996 1.) Telluride Housing Authority states that affordable housing is in need of a subsidy. 2.) Gondola inspection and Saint Sophia station creation. 3.) Transit oversite board to advice on regional transportation and ways to improve existing transportation. 4.) Telluride school district (Superintendent Ann Brady) says there is no legal way to reducing traffic into town on ski PE days by providing bus services for kids carrying skis. 5.) Scott Smith, of the San Bernardo Corporation subdivision, plans to release funds for San Bernardo housing improvements. And plans for future affordable housing. 6.) Weather and avalanche report. November 26, 1996 1.) A Ridgway woman (Carol Herse) was shot by a twelve-year-old. 2.) Benefit for Telluride Ski Club and lift closures. 3.) San Miguel County Commissioner decided to not send a letter to Jack Ward-Thomas regarding the ski area expansion plan. 4.) Funding requested for the arts and special events. 5.) Town Council news. 6.) San Bernardo affordable housing PUD developer (Scott Smith) defaulted on his agreement to complete repairs for affordable housing units. 7.) County commissioners have privatized open space county development plans. 8.) Telluride High School news with Andy Kimbal and Jodie Kovash. 9.) A personal commentary: the sounds of peace. November 27, 1996 (Starts about 26 minutes into recording): 1.) Opening day on the ski resort and TELSKI news. 2.) San Miguel County gives permission to the town of Mountain Village for public infrastructure improvements (a Ski company and the county agreement). 3.) County commissioners struggle with affordable housing use and occupancy deed restriction issues in Mountain Village. 4.) Mountain Village Council Regional Housing Authority discusses deed-restriction housing and sales. 5.) Fly-bys by air force and sonic booms in the Telluride valley. 6.) Telluride recreation facility spoken about by Sam Seagull. 7.) Dr. John Belka is back from a relief mission, founded by Telluride locals, in third world areas. November 29, 1996 (Starts about 38 minutes into the recording): (Becca Thorson): 1.) Snow fall was heavy and best winter conditions, in a long time, for Telluride. 2.) TELSKI holds a ski instructor workshop to train new ski instructors interested in positions with TELSKI. 3.) Holiday weekend fundraisers. 4.) The Telluride Council for Arts & Humanities is hosting a button party to advertise to community members in an effort to raise funds. 5.) Weather report. December 2, 1996 (43 minutes into the recording): 1.) Telluride Council considers budget scenarios 1.3 million dollars to spend. 2.) State arts grant will boost regional theatre group in Ridgway. 3.) Sheriff Bird helps with local owl rescue. 4.) Anasazi museum entrance fee. 5.) Personal commentaries: Ahha School Holiday Bazaar sale and the Town Council Meeting: Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities encourages you to support the arts. December 3, 1996 (About 54 minutes into the recording): 1.) Improving air quality is the Telluride Town Council’s goal for 1997. Also—town parking is a concern, improved transit services, more affordable housing, and the creation of a community center. 2.) Noel Night and craft sale by Telluride Arts Council. 3.) Josie Kovash and Shawn Lumberg with the Telluride High School news. December 5, 1996 (About 1 hour, 2 minutes into the recording): 1.) Electrical problems with the gondola and the first day of airport operations with new technology. 2.) Telluride Ski Company raised funds for the ski club. 3.) Jumpin’ Jan on Harry Ballmer’s death. 4.) Norwood area residents are complaining about construction sites. 5.) Horseback riding and Mae Rawdy. 6.) Personal commentary with Patrick Gray: the bike path has not been plowed. The last 7 minutes of the recording is music from an unspecified source.