Stories
A dinner trip into the past
Penny's Diner offers Routt County's only 24-hour eatery
Idea for a night out: 2 a.m. at Penny's Diner in Yampa.
Products, produce and pride
From baked goods, to vegetables, quilts and leatherwork: Just about anything goes for the fair's home arts section
A few weeks before the county fair every summer, Andy and Eddie Brenner are in the family garden looking for the perfect 8-inch zucchini.
Students catch educational fire
Crew members give depiction of technology used to manage blazes
The forest fires that surrounded Steamboat Springs in recent weeks gave students a rare opportunity to explore issues relating to the environment and the efforts required by firefighters and crew members to protect the community from disaster.
Exploring Cross Mountain
Canyon exposed after unusually low flows
The bones of the earth have been laid bare in western Moffat County where the Yampa River cuts through a giant block of upthrust sedimentary rock known as Cross Mountain.
A different kind of game
Wooden bats change America's pastime
It was the type of drive that would normally have cleared the center field fence. And when Tulsa Lookout cleanup hitter Chase Beeler turned on opposing pitcher Jake Fithers' fastball in Friday afternoon's game at Howelsen Hill, that's exactly where most of the fans and other players who were gathered in the dugouts thought the ball would end up.
It's a matter of interpretation
Moffat County's public services struggle with a growing Spanish-speaking population
Editor's note: The following is the second story in a six-part series examining the impact of a growing Spanish-speaking community in Moffat County. It will look at social ramifications from those on both sides of the issue.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Chamber Resort Association Vice President Sandy Evans-Hall answers questions about the Steamboat Air Program and some of the fiscal changes that have been made to it in the past year.
Record number of golfers participate in tournament
Paul Thayer and Hank Kashiwa decided to start a local golf tournament while riding up the gondola one winter afternoon in 1974.
Law and Order: Oak Creek
Town Board's actions stir up unprecedented community activism
In Oak Creek, live and let live is the mentality. Breaking the rules is tradition, but modern times, books of regulations and a couple of lawsuits could change all that.
Sound Off for Aug. 4, 2002
Defending the Post Office Nice little article you got going there in the newspaper about the troll under the bridge. I can't wait until you guys get exactly what's coming to you. I hope you get your stupid bridge and every one of those $40,000 Suburbans that are parked in the post office parking lot gets towed. I'll bet the towing company puts all the proceeds toward maintenance of the bridge. I hope you guys get exactly what you want.
OBIT: William A. Campbell Jr.
William A. Campbell Jr. 1921-2002 William A. Campbell Jr., 81, a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., died peacefully July 28, 2002.
Part 5: Making it happen
It is possible for middle-class residents to own property in and around Steamboat Springs
Local residents who don't own their homes sometimes feel as if they're watching the best party ever thrown but can't get in the door. Between 1992 and 2002, single-family homes in Routt County more than doubled their values, according to the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors. Local homeowners got returns on their homes that they never could have gotten in the stock market.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Ouch! I just read some of the posts on the "string cheese" thread on the Reader Forum at the Pilot & Today's Web site.
Honoring philanthropy
Steamboat Motors, Orton, Fowler given top awards
John Centner and Bill Keith of Steamboat Motors were among those recognized when the Yampa Valley Community Foundation hosted its fifth annual Celebration of Philanthropy awards dinner at the Lake Catamount Lake House.
BUSINESS FILE
Gorman opens consulting firm Steamboat Springs businessman Frank Gorman has announced the formation of Pacific West Consulting, an advisory and consulting firm for small-business owners.
Unfinished business
Years of legal wrangling keeps home on Fish Creek Falls Road standing
The house at 1170 Fish Creek Falls Road stands out from its surroundings. The holes where windows should go are covered with plastic the color of Pepto Bismol. The plywood sheathing has never been covered by siding. The home is only half completed and appears to be deteriorating. It has been that way for several years.
TOWN TALK: HAYDEN
Tabitha Pitney and Sean Egbert were united in marriage July 20, 2002, at the Pitney Ranch north of Hayden. A reception immediately followed the ceremony.
TOWN TALK: HAHN'S PEAK
Where have all the flowers gone? At least, the ones in the village and down in Lusky Camp are few. But, we Jeeped up to the higher areas and were surprised to find lots of golden glow, quite a few lupine, and still some hare bells. Of course, in many areas, there are lots of the late-blooming purple asters, kinda washed-out looking this year.
LETTERS FROM THE RANCH
Dear Bertha, You're letter with information about Black Scotch, Black Irish and Scotch Irish verified a lot of information I had come up with since I last wrote you.
ENGAGEMENT: Pitney and Lyon
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pitney and Mrs. Fawna Odem and Gregory Lyon wish to announce the engagement of their children Jolene Pitney and James Lyon.
ENGAGEMENT: Spruill and Andrade
Martin Andrade of Southern California and Menyoun Spruill of Steamboat Springs were engaged June 23, 2002, at Steamboat Lake.
Wooden bats part of game
Baseball and wood go together like chocolate syrup and ice cream, pretzels and beer, and pizza and friends.
ENGAGEMENT: Honey and Grace
John and Lenore Grace of Steamboat Springs announce the engagement of their daughter Annette Grace and Jeff Honey, son of Jim and Delores Honey of Carthage, Mo.
Home auction goes sour
Result of absolute auction frustrating for highest bidder
The highest bidder in an absolute auction believes the owner of the property falsely advertised the auction and violated general contract laws when the house did not sell.
OUR VIEW
Bringing change
When the Oak Creek Town Board went into executive session Wednesday night, the board pledged that no business would be conducted following the closed session.
