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Sailors fulfill wishes
Volleyball coach marks birthday with victory
The birthday flowers Steamboat Springs volleyball coach Wendy Hall received before Saturday's match against Eagle Valley were nice, but the win was better. The Sailors knocked off the Devils to end a three-match skid.
The world's problem
Second annual Crop Walk to raise awareness, funds for hunger
While many in the United States struggle to control their calories -- turning down cookies and dessert for a slimmer waistline -- 842 million people around the world have nothing to eat.
Rifle beats up on 'Boat
Steamboat's inexperience apparent in Saturday loss
The Rifle soccer team had been waiting for the complete game. The game when the strikers, midfielders and defenders play well and together for 80 minutes. Saturday, Rifle was nearly perfect in a dominating, 7-0 win over Steamboat Springs.
Home for good
Steamboat resident returns to town after almost 1 year in Iraq
When the plane hit the runway, Sam Rush exhaled. A long rush of air poured out of her and a weight lifted from her shoulders. Her husband was alive. Her husband no longer was in danger. Her husband was home.
Spreading its wares
Housewares get increased emphasis in Ace at the Curve, which opens next month
Longtime customers may be taken aback late next month when they walk through the doors of the new Ace at the Curve hardware store in Elk River Crossing. For certain, they won't recognize the place.
SSHS students win video contest
Young filmmakers, school program honored in statewide competition
The secret to a good air guitar, according to Steamboat Springs High School senior Danny Weiss, is to "take people's focus off the guitar and onto the fashion and the surroundings, which I did gloriously."
Chance Westen Kent
Chance Westen Kent, son of Chandrean and Wesley Kent of Craig, was born at 12:48 a.m. Sept. 14, 2004. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. His siblings are Jagger, Nealy, Jasmyn and Jaidyn Kent. His grandparents are Lonnie and Linda Redmon of Craig, and Robert and Dawna Gulledge of Craig.
The Record for Sept. 26
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.
Don't shoot
Pack your camera, leave the gun: Elk bugling a sight to see
The elk in Northwest Colorado are getting a respite from hunting season this week. It's prime time for nonhunters to go on a drive in the country and listen for bulls bugling to attract the cows.
Paul Edward Steinke
Paul Edward Steinke, son of Patrice S. and Mark E. Steinke of Steamboat Springs, was born at 3:09 p.m. Sept. 15, 2004. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19.25 inches long.
Real Estate permits for Sept. 26
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer FLATTOPS RANCH, LLP TO SLEEPING LION RANCH, LLC FOR E1/2NE1/4, NE1/4SE1/4, SEC. 19, T1N, R85W S1/2N1/2, S1/2, SEC. 20, T1N, R85W N1/2, N1/2SE1/4, SW1/4SE1/4, SW1/4 SEC. 21, T1N, R85W W1/2NE1/4, NW1/4, NW1/4SE1/4, N1/2SW1/4, SEC. 22, T1N, R85W W1/2NE1/4, NW1/4, NW1/4SE1/4, N1/2SW1/4, SEC. 28, T1N, R85W N1/2N1/2, SW1/4NW1/4, NW1/4SW1/4, SEC. 29, T1N, R85W - $9,591,500
Xander Benjamin Dalke
Xander Benjamin Dalke, son of Julie and Brett Dalke of Steamboat Springs, was born at 9:29 a.m. Sept. 15, 2004. He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long. His grandparents are Judy and Guy Groulx of Fort Worth, Texas; Bob and Sheila Dalke of Binghamton, N.Y.; and Julie Lambiotte of Frankfort, Mich.
Building permits for Sept. 26
Steamboat Springs Bell & Pollack, P.C. 505 Anglers DrIVe Amaron-Folkestad Construction Tenant Finish $80,000
Hayden development is ready for building
With availability of small agricultural properties near Steamboat Springs dwindling, a new development west of Hayden is helping to fill the niche for high-end country living close to town.
Center offers skills testing
Every employer has experienced it -- a job applicant who offers assurances that he or she is proficient in a particular software application. Then the person reports for work and demonstrates a distinct inability to manipulate the nuances of a spreadsheet.
Jordan Margaret Ward
Jordan Margaret Ward, daughter of Sharon Pace and Trevor Scott Ward of Steamboat Springs, was born at 4:47 a.m. Sept. 18, 2004. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Jerry and Margaret Ward of Nederland; Gabriel and Sue Pace of Aptos, Calif.; and Rosamond and Al Lawson of Bloomfield, Conn.
Joylyn L. New (1940 -- 2004)
Joylyn Lajuana (Dull) New, formerly of Oak Creek, died Sept. 7, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. She was 64.
Darby Ann Curtis (1954 -- 2004)
Former Steamboat Springs resident Darby Ann Curtis of Loveland died suddenly at her home Sept. 20, 2004.
Calendar for week of Sept.27
Monday, Sept. 27 The Oak Creek Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Toponas Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
John F. Russell: One for all, all for a state title
Teamwork is overrated. We can tell our children that there is no "I" in "team," but do we really mean it?
Measuring up
Sailor runners get glance at competition
The Steamboat Springs cross-country teams had little idea how they would compare to other Western Slope teams until their third race of the season Saturday. Now, the runners are well informed.
Sailors optimistic entering October
Tough September finds Steamboat 0-4
Wet grass, streamers and reserved smiles were strewn through the Steamboat Springs High School hallways Friday night.
Greg Binsfeld: Favoring Fetcher
As a longtime member of the Colorado Education Association, I was surprised that they endorsed Jay Fetcher's opponent for State Senate.
Class notes for Sept. 26
Cadet Nissa Carlson, daughter of Eric and Rita Carlson of Steamboat Springs, has been named as company commander, one of the highest positions in the cadet chain of command at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Redefining hope
Support groups, trainings help Alzheimer's caregivers
An empty chair sits by a row of windows in Bill Bowes home, where red geraniums in rectangular boxes strain toward the light outside. On a good day, Bowes wife, 81-year-old Marie Bowes, would be sitting in the chair, watching the birds and listening to the swish of cars passing by on a nearby county road.
Townsend H. Anderson: Courthouse debate
With a tip of my hat to Lance Eldridge, author of "Unfriendly Politics" published in the Wednesday edition of the Steamboat Today, and at the risk of turning our subsequent friendly and engaging discussion into a public spectacle, we welcome an open and civil public debate (which we trust our local newspaper will encourage and support). After all, this is the hallmark of a healthy democracy.
Sound off for Sept. 26
Mayor's speech This is Cargo Rodeman. All I said at the get-out-the-vote party that could possibly be construed as "gutter profanity" is that, if you "don't vote, don't bitch" and that statistics prove that if all the apathetic buttheads banned together, they would represent more votes than either major party. You can hear worse than that on most cartoons. I love children, my daughter helped me write this speech, and I apologize for offending anyone. Hopefully, the person who called in to Sound Off is a voter, and the important message of this event was not lost. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 4.
South Routt looking toward future
Residents urged to think about their economic outlook at potluck
The South Routt County community is being invited to a Tuesday night potluck dinner that is intended to shape a vision for the area's economic future.
LMD proposed to fund air program
Supporters and opponents of a proposed local marketing district agree a 2 percent accommodation tax to support airline programs could have a significant effect the community. They disagree on the logistics of implementing such a tax.
Rally cars navigate turns, kick up dust
Crowds periodically ooohed and aaahed as they watched tricked-out Subarus, Volkswagens, Mitsubishies and Hondas navigate slick hairpin turns in Hayden's Dry Creek Park during the Colorado Cog Rally on Saturday.
Our View: Second homes need second look
After the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments' presentation at last week's Steamboat Springs City Council meeting, there should be no debate about the value second-home owners bring to resort communities such as ours.
Exclusive buyer's agents gaining foothold in area
Real estate listings can be a real estate agency's bread and butter: Property sales guarantee sales-commission dollars for the listing agent and agency.
