News for Thursday, July 6, 2000

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Logging near Slavonia set to begin

Logging in parts of the Routt National Forest broken by a rare windstorm three years ago will resume this summer and U.S. Forest Service officials want people traveling in north Routt to use extra caution.

Planning panel gives gravel mine initial OK

Routt County Regional Planning Commission voted 6-2 Thursday night to recommend approval of a conceptual special use permit for a new gravel pit being proposed by Camilletti and Sons Inc. south of Milner.

Local reaction mixed to controversial pesticide

Hayden residents were sweeping dead mosquitoes off their sidewalks last week after the town, and parts of unincorporated Routt County, were aerially sprayed with the pesticide Malathion.

Cabins at Catamount to go on sale Saturday

Low-density housing in a natural setting surrounded by conservation easements has its price. As part of Catamount Ranch and Club's development project, sales begin this Saturday for the 2,800-square-foot cabins at Lake Catamount. The homes range from $795,000 to $995,000.

County institutes 911 charge on cell phones

Routt County officials want cellular phone users to pay their way when it comes to emergency phone services.