Stories for April 9, 2005

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John M. Bray

Longtime Steamboat Springs resident John M. Bray passed away March 24, 2005, at his home in Oswego, Kan. He was 87.

Ethan James Hoy

Ethan James Hoy, son of Heidi Chapman-Hoy and Jim Hoy of Steamboat Springs, was born at 3:23 p.m. April 4, 2005. He weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.

Home prices continue to inflate

Only one single-family home in Steamboat Springs area listed at less than $300K

Single-family-home prices in Steamboat Springs are inflating like a giant balloon, and that balloon isn't expected to pop anytime soon.

Bull sale hits high

Les Hampton, owner of the LBT Gelbvieh ranch in Craig, isn't comfortable negotiating prices for his bulls in private treaties.

Class notes for April 10

Timmerman named student of the month

Our View: Smoking ban needs a vote

The Steamboat Springs City Council should not implement a stricter smoking ban without first taking the proposal to voters.

A son still remembers

Steamboat war hero leaves behind wife, baby

On April 12, 1945, the day Franklin Delano Roosevelt died, 9-year-old Betty Cullar helped her mother write a letter about the tragedy to her brother, Sergeant Lewis Cullar.

Grady Benjamin Piva

Grady Benjamin Piva, son of Amy and Matt Piva of Steamboat Springs, was born at 11 a.m. March 29, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long.

Getting smart about wool

Company signs $30M contract; boosts sales and staffing

SmartWool executives are experiencing warm, fuzzy feelings, and it isn't because of the wool their wearing.

Business briefs for April 10

AAA helps motorist determine cost of trips AAA Colorado is making it easier for motorists to estimate gasoline costs for cross-country car trips.

Ranch provides privacy, history

Horseback riding for hours with only the wind in your ears and wildlife in your sights is a dream for sale.

Tiana Mae McDaniel

Tiana Mae McDaniel, daughter of Tarri and Troy McDaniel of Hayden, was born at 7:12 p.m. April 2, 2005.

Charlene Stees: Big Brother :

Have you ever heard the saying, "I'm from your government, and I'm here to help you"?

A hazy issue

City, residents try to take clear look at smoking ban

If anyone should feel at home at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Steamboat Springs, it's Sam Robards. A helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, he was shot down three times and suffered injuries, including punctured lungs.

Pollution control beneficial

When aerial photographer Rita Donham flew around Northwest Colorado in the 1990s, she often saw a low, yellow-orange cloud. The cloud usually appeared in the springtime.

Thomas E. "Ted" Dorr

Former Steamboat Springs resident Thomas "Ted" Dorr died April 2, 2005, in Mills, Wyo., of sudden cardiac arrest. He was 64.

Maurice L. "Maury" Miller

Former Routt County resident Maurice LeRoy Miller passed away Feb. 26, 2005, at Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. He was 87.

The Record for April 10

JAIL REPORT 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. Saturday, April 2 Rodney James Duncan, 24, Hayden -- Fugitive of justice (driving under revocation), fugitive of justice (driving while ability impaired) (Routt County Sheriff's Office)

Joe Walker: No to ban

I would like to voice my opposition to a no-smoking ordinance by the Steamboat Springs City Council.

Devils fall to Sailors

Welcome to the Class 4A Western Slope League, Eagle Valley.

Soundoff for April 10

Capitalize 'pope' Obviously whoever does your Sunday newspaper doesn't understand that pope needs to be capitalized, and I am certain that I am not the only person who will call on that one. That is just a criminal mistake. Also, I hope we have seen the last of Ms. Dye's letters to the editor, because she obviously doesn't get it. If our high school can have a gay and lesbian club, then I do not know why they shouldn't have a Bible study. EDITOR'S NOTE: The Associated Press Stylebook advises newspapers to capitalize "pope" when used as a formal title before a name and to lowercase in all other uses. The Pilot & Today applied this rule correctly in the Sunday, April 3 edition.

Permits for April 8

Steamboat Springs Charles & June Macarthur 2530 Copper Ridge Drive CDW Enterprises Mini Storage -- Building 1 W/Retainging Wall $33,968

Closing the gender gap

Steamboat sees growth in girls, women's hockey programs

Diane Dwire grew up in Southern California, where her only trips to ice rinks involved birthday parties and figure skates.

Summer convention business looks strong

When June rolls around this year, Steamboat won't see 5,000 road cyclists rolling into town.

Steamboat's Barlow begins the trek to Himalayan base camp

Editor's note: Steamboat Springs resident George Barlow has climbed the highest peak on five of the seven continents. This month, he begins a trek through Nepal to Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest mountain. Barlow's expedition will climb the shoulder of Mount Everest on the way to the 27,940-foot summit of nearby Lhotse. Watch for periodic updates on Barlow's progress in the Pilot & Today.

Into the wilderness

New book inspires daydreams of summer backpacking

The snow piled up on the Continental Divide near Steamboat Springs measured just a little more than 80 percent of average Friday. That's not-so-great news for whitewater enthusiasts, but it's good for backpackers and hikers already turning their thoughts to summer in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area.

John F. Russell: What's in a name? Pride

Utter the words "Folsom Field" on the University of Colorado campus, and you will see the bright light of pride in the eyes of students ranging from freshmen to fifth-year seniors.