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4-Hers reap rewards of work
For her last year in 4-H, 19-year-old Janey Montieth of Hayden decided to do something different.
The Record for Aug. 22
The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses.
Dakota Eugene Kemry
Dakota Eugene Kemry, son of Katlyn Grace and Daniel Lewis Kemry, was born at 10:15 p.m. Aug. 11. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Ivan and Sandie Carns of Hayden, and Delbert and Debbie Kemry of Steamboat Springs.
Book-lovers in hog heaven
Bank raising money for literacy programs with swines
Alice Klauzer is in hog heaven -- or at least surrounded by it.
Log homes -- fast
Company introduces home kits
When it comes to homes in Steamboat, those of the luxury log variety seem to best capture the area's mountain essence, buyers and builders say.
Wake up to views of Steamboat Lake
More than a century ago, miners hungry for their chance to strike it rich staked their claims at Lucky Camp near Hahn's Peak.
John Spezia: LMD wrong answer
As I review the Local Marketing District proposal, I am reminded of other such proposals -- such as the DDA and 3-2-1 -- to push forward a poorly thought out plan to generate new taxes that benefit a narrow segment of the community. Once again, the public has not been involved, they have little knowledge of the details and there is a philosophy of "Trust us, we know best."
Our View: Ranching a shame to lose
Today we conclude our five-week series on the status of agriculture in Routt County -- a topic one might expect to reach a glum conclusion given the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing ranchers.
Forging ahead
Next generation of ranchers sees future in agriculture
Almost 100 years ago, George Rossi dreamed his South Routt ranch would pass from generation to generation, providing his family with a means to make a living for decades, maybe centuries, to come.
Fisher -- Staepel
Wes and Wendy Fisher of Steamboat Springs announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Fisher, to Daniel Staepel, son of Jim Staepel of Chesapeake, Va., and Patricia DeLarm of Bolton Landing, N.Y.
Sound Off for Aug. 22
I think I have found the perfect solution to the Steamboat justice center issue: Because everyone here in Steamboat is so wishy-washy and everything needs to be debated to the nth degree, why don't we build two courthouses: one for criminal cases and one for civil cases. We have two airports, one for commercial and one for pleasure flights. Why don't we build two skateparks because the existing one isn't good enough? Think of all the jobs that would be created, because everyone works two jobs anyways Because we're all for convenience, how about two dog parks? Two elections, a primary and a runoff? Anything else you want to double up on?
A balancing act
Trials rider Gina Grether fits family, work, training into winning formula
Gina Grether is packing her bicycle and heading to France in a couple of weeks. She's flying across the Atlantic to compete in the world championships in "observed trials," a bicycle competition of precise, technical maneuvers over and around obstacles such as piles of logs and stacks of jagged rocks.
Bottling vacation
Wine festival lures guests from afar
The Steamboat Wine Festival proved to be a noteworthy vintage for first-year tourism events.
Briefs for Aug. 22
Steamboat officials want air service to match the early season powder the ski area has enjoyed the past few ski seasons.
Class Notes for Aug. 22
Michael Herbert, a graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, received an academic scholarship, engineering award and a Lutheran Heritage Award from Valparaiso University in Indiana. Herbert was awarded the academic scholarship for his exceptional high school achievement; the engineering award for his demonstration of special talents and intent to enroll in engineering courses; and the Lutheran Heritage Award for being an active member of a Lutheran congregation.
William Frederick Weber (1924-2004)
Former Steamboat Springs resident William Frederick Weber passed away Aug. 9, 2004, in Mesa, Ariz. He was 79.
Matthew James Baumgardner
Matthew James Baumgardner, son of Lori A. and Randy Baumgardner, was born at 3:56 a.m. Aug. 10, 2004. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. His siblings are Elizabeth and Michael Gramm and Richard Baumgardner.
Payton Alexa Blair
Payton Alexa Blair, daughter of Angela and Emmett Blair of Oak Creek, was born at 4:06 p.m. Aug. 8, 2004. She weighed 10 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Chris Hokanson of Troy, Idaho; Leon Jensen of Orofino, Idaho; and Mike Blair and Linda Blair of Colfax, Wash.
Christopher Andrew Faunce
Christopher Andrew Faunce, son of Stephanie Petra and William Andrew Faunce III, was born at 2:38 p.m. July 23, 2004. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. His sibling is Thomas Addison Faunce. His grandparents are Joan Siracusa of New Jersey and Helma and Stephen Bloomberg of California.
Team gets new coach
Four days after cross-country practice officially started, Steamboat Springs High School hired Glen Light as the team's new coach.
New season, new look
Sailor soccer team sets high goal despite core of younger players
Each fall when the boys soccer season starts, coach Rob Bohlmann knows there is only one thing that is certain:
Coal Queen to reign again
Labor Day tradition being revived in Oak Creek
Roll out the tiaras, the royal parade floats and the huge chunks of coal. Oak Creek is reinstating the town's traditional Coal Queen and Coal Princess contest for Labor Day this year.
South Routt Calendar for Aug. 22
n The Oak Creek Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A rescue on Thunderbolt Peak
Steamboat mountaineers come to aid of fallen climber on California fourteener
Brick Root and his son Bridger, 15, were already veteran mountain climbers when they set out in early July from Steamboat Springs to climb all 15 of California's 14,000-foot mountain peaks. They achieved their goal and are also veterans of a harrowing rescue effort on 14,003-foot Thunderbolt Peak.
Dennis Kinney: Unfriendly fees
Our son attends the University of Colorado and, subsequently, we are frequent visitors to the state of Colorado. During our recent visit in early August, we decided to spend several days in Steamboat Springs.
Dewey & Julie Whitecotton: Triple Crown good
With summer winding down and the last Triple Crown event this weekend, as new business owners in Steamboat, we would like to say thank you to Triple Crown Sports. Once again they have made Steamboat and the Yampa Valley home this summer. It is good to see so many families enjoy our area.
Players attend tourney
About 300 athletes compete at the Tennis Center
A high level of competition, friendly players and a love for tennis have drawn almost 300 players to the Tennis Center for this year's Steamboat Springs National Tennis Ranking Program Championships.
Branding downtown
Main Street committee to seek local perceptions
Members of Main Street Steamboat Springs hope to distill the essence of downtown into a catchy phrase and a trademark that has the ability to stand the test of time. But before they choose a brand image for the city's downtown shopping district, they'll get help from university graduate students and a wide variety of community organizations.
John F. Russell: I want to be a cowboy
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS He knows the odds are against him, but he just doesn't care.
CDOT looking at bus options
Greyhound may be replaced
Greyhound bus service through Northwest Colorado rolled to a stop Tuesday, leaving state and local officials looking for ways to replace it.
Rick Dowden: Not listening
What arrogance for Nancy Stahoviak to say, as you quoted her in talking about the justice center: "We feel like even though we continue to repeat and repeat our resolve, people out there aren't listening to the commissioners."
Tennis team enters season with new competitive edge
The Steamboat Springs High School tennis team has been back on the courts for only a week, but from the tone of its practice sessions, it is going to be a very competitive year.
