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Sound Off for May 1
'Terrorist' comment Doug Monger should do the right thing and resign immediately as county commissioner. alling members of the Friends of the Justice Center, a group that is exercising its rights to express its opinions, "a group of terrorists" is as irresponsible a comment as a public official can make.
Students take musical journey
Music can entertain, inspire and express feelings and thoughts. As many Routt County elementary students learned last week, music also can tell history.
Luxury subdivision land sells for $19M
The former president of Vail Resorts was involved in the $19 million purchase of 1,220 acres of land just south of the Steamboat Springs city limits last week.
The Record for May 1
Saturday, April 23 Valente Cordova, 25, Steamboat Springs -- Fugitive of justice, no driver's license, driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI per se, failure to obey signal (Colorado State Patrol)
Free parking?
Group looks at improving downtown parking issues, lowering costs for businesses
By parking close to their jobs, downtown workers could be costing area merchants $65 million annually, according to a city committee.
Soroco looks for chance to compete
Finally, some competition.
Susan Dellinger: Commissioner sharply criticized
As elected officials, we are all capable of making a misstep or inadvertent statement. We are continually in front of the media and always will be subject to human error. None of us can avoid that pitfall.
River rights debate rages
Seedhouse Road resident Jim Rowe enjoys sitting on the deck of his home, where he can watch the Elk River, listen to the fast-flowing water, gaze at the surrounding forest.
School Board to see change
For the second time since 2003, the Steamboat Springs School Board is headed for change at the top.
Feline diabetes not unusual
Feline diabetes may sound like a strange disease, but it affects an estimated 10 percent of cats in Routt County. That percentage stresses how important it is for cat owners to be aware of diabetes, because you never know if your cat could be at risk.
Something to smile about
Smile-A-Bration free dental care program a boost for kids
Ten-year-old Errol Ormesher has been dealing with a pesky, painful tooth.
Business briefs for May 1
Fire Ready opening branch in Steamboat Fire Ready, the only statewide wildfire prevention and protection service, is opening a branch in Steamboat Springs to serve Routt, Moffat, Jackson and Grand counties.
Wired
Steamboat retailer 'has nothing to lose' with eBay's online buying, selling service
Larry and Marianne Sasak think eBay, the global Internet market, might be the place to sell authentic ranchwear during the off-season.
Clarence Chester Wheeler
Longtime Routt County resident Clarence Chester Wheeler passed away April 16, 2005, at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyo. He was 91.
Daniel Marlin Wagner
Longtime Routt County resident Daniel Marlin Wagner passed away April 15, 2005, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was 60.
Happy police
Oak Creek Police Department 'restructures, rebuilds and reorganizes'
A few weeks after assembling a new Oak Creek Police Department, department head Linda Koile is happy.
Tigers eye school records
Last year, as a freshman, Amber Suits decided it was time to run with the leaders.
Time to tweak
Steamboat boys relay's switchup proves costly in Craig
Now, Steamboat Springs' 3,200-meter relay team of Andy Garber, Matt Hill, Walker Hammond and Alec Nelson knows what it has to do -- and who its competition is.
Lyman Orton: Over the edge
County Commissioner Doug Monger went over the edge of statesmanship and into the gutter of not only poor taste, but also of inciteful, inflammatory, vindictive, and defamatory behavior with his statement, "We're dealing with terrorists here ..." in reference to Friends of The Justice Center.
Class notes for May 1
Soda Creek Elementary art show is Monday Soda Creek Elementary School's annual art show is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the school's media center.
Mike Cook: Reconsider 4-day
The school district in Meeker tried the four-day school week several years ago. The School Board sold it to the public as a cost savings, but the only money saved was transportation costs.
Dan R. DeLacy: Bad behavior
It now appears that the Army Corps of Engineers has opened the door for building the new justice center at the west end site.
Our View: 4-year contract questionable
The decision by the Steamboat Springs School Board to extend Superintendent Donna Howell's contract undoubtedly raised eyebrows.
John F. Russell: Bikes have changed; the freedom they offer hasn't
It wasn't fancy, but I still remember the thin tires and clanking gears of my first 10-speed bicycle.
