News for Saturday, May 10, 2003

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Drake to represent Colorado at NFL summit

As a kid growing up in Colorado, Steamboat Springs football coach Mark Drake often answered, "I want to play in the NFL" when asked about his future plans.

Sound Off

Sound Off

An honor code

An honor code at Steamboat Springs High School will not prevent cheating among students.

Suckers for recovery

Students participate in endangered fish program with Division of Wildlife

Entering their sophomore year at Steamboat Springs High School, Abby Johnson, Matt Holthausen and Meghan McNamara had little, if any, interest in fish.

Driving for alternatives

'Drive to Survive 2003' campaign focuses on fuel sources

Henderson Park resident Fred Robinson and his son, Tai, tried their best to get a speeding ticket in their Toyota Tacoma.

Four team up to take first

The final event of every track meet, the 1,600-meter relay -- or 4x400 relay -- is arguably the grandest race of them all.

Land deal has rural residents worried

For eight years, Jolene Lyons worked in the coal mines so she could buy the land where she grew up.

A crime against the community

Thousands of shards of shattered glass covered the seats, floor and just about everywhere else inside the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club van.

Local courses among state's best

Golfers have more than 200 golf courses to choose from in Colorado, but they can find two of the best right here Steamboat.

Branstetter shines at regional meet

With a smile that expressed half excitement and half fatigue, Lauren Branstetter left the Stocker Stadium track as a regional champion.

Obituaries for May 11, 2003

Obituaries

Climbing gym to close

Steamboat Springs' only commercial indoor climbing gym is closing its doors to make way for a lumber-yard expansion.

Real Estate Transactions for April 29-May 6

ROZELL, D. GALE AND ROZELL, CYNTHIA F. TO LANG, GILBERT W. TREE HAUS SUBD FILING NO. 1, LOT 118 - $400,000

Habitat seeks help with next project

From people who have never driven a nail to professional contractors, Routt County Habitat for Humanity is looking for a few good volunteers.

Mansion is next step in luxury

When Joe Patrick Robbins began the architectural designs for the Covered Bridge House he started with the kitchen, just as he does for every other house.

Business news in brief

Michelle Avery is the repeat winner of the annual top producer award at Coldwell Banker Silver Oak realty in Steamboat Springs. Avery has been a Realtor here for nine years.

Valuation jumps affect taxes

Most homeowners here saw an 8 percent to 10 percent increase in the valuation of their property when they opened their envelopes from the Routt County Assessor's Office this month.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

Road rules

Mud season drives mountain bikers to look at skinny tires

Mud season and mountain bikes don't mix. After two years of drought, Steamboat spoke species may have forgotten how easily May can break their hearts -- the single track that isn't still covered in snow is too sloppy to ride, at least in good conscience. And this is normal weather.

The freshman sensation

Regionals no different for state-qualifying Peters

Jessica Peters never lost during her middle school track career, but she wasn't really threatened either, so she was a little uncertain about what to expect from her first high school season.

Odyssey gets seniors ready for real world

For as long as she can remember, graduating Steamboat Springs High School senior Danni Scheer wanted to be an interior designer.

Rodeman's rocky road

Oak Creek mayor's first year has not been easy, but she's learned plenty

After being elected in April 2002, Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman has, at times, been scared she was going to have a heart attack.