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Three candidates hope to draw votes from Beauprez and Ritter
Three independent candidates are hoping to draw votes from Democrat Bill Ritter and Republican Bob Beauprez in the gubernatorial race, but pollster Floyd Ciruli says they haven't exceeded a combined 4 percent in his surveys.
Paula Stephenson: 'No' on 39
Amendment 39, more commonly known as the "65 percent solution," is no solution at all. What it is, is a snappy sound bite with a feel-good title designed to draw uneducated voters into imposing a random amount of spending on "classroom expenditures."
Audrey L. Mandell: Counting on you
As you are now charged with the task of completing the Community Housing Plan portion of your project, one may assume that you are "back at the drawing board," trying to figure out how to finalize the details of the 14 affordable, on-site housing units and the five employee units of One Steamboat Place. I would like you to know that I appreciate your efforts in completing this essential component. I recognize the commitment of time, money and research this takes.
Freseman family: Exceptional quality
The Freseman family wants to publicly express gratitude for the exceptional quality of medical professionals we have in this community. Richard Freseman, age 88, has been visiting from Ohio and discovered severe medical problems after arriving in Steamboat, including kidney failure and colon cancer requiring surgery.
Luke Norland: Wall for sheriff
I was recently having a hard time making up my mind as to which sheriff candidate would get my vote this November. After reading the report of an exchange between the two well-qualified candidates, I have made my choice, and I was surprised how easy it was for me.
Mary Walker: Sex crimes
The media coverage of the recent events in Bailey and Lancaster County, Penn., would have us all believe that these were just more school-shooting rampages. Well, I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it any more.
Our View: Yes on Ref. I; no on 43
Amendment 43 on the Nov. 7 ballot would change the Colorado Constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Let us be crystal clear - this is a purely political amendment that is an unnecessary waste of the voters' time. The only thing to be gained by voting for it is to send a message of intolerance that we know the people of Colorado do not support.
Soroco volleyball falls in three games to Rangely
Despite falling to Rangely in three games, 25-17, 25-7, 25-21, Soroco volleyball coach Betsy Photos was nothing but positive after her team's game Saturday.
14 games, two days, one win
Steamboat volleyball loses tie-breaker to Delta, finishes road trip with Olathe win
After putting together one of their best defensive performances of the year Friday night against a powerful Palisade team, Steamboat Springs dropped a closely-fought match Saturday in five games to the Delta Panthers (4-10 in Western Slope League play, 5-13 overall).
Short-handed Rams roll to victory
Short-handed and battling the elements, the Soroco Rams got a much-needed 28-8 win Saturday against Eagle Valley's junior varsity team.
Running rivals meet
Steamboat cross-country falls to Battle Mountain
In a preview of the regional cross-country meet, Steamboat Springs' boys and girls teams got their first taste of competition on the grassy, hilly Minturn course, where they will race again next week.
The right keys
Sailors' balance unlocks victory
Steamboat football coach Aaron Finch and his coaching staff waited six weeks for the Sailors to put it all together on offense.
Sailors soccer one win away from playoffs
After a three-game losing streak, the Steamboat Springs soccer team bounced back this week, winning three consecutive league games, capped by its 5-1 win Saturday in Rifle.
Door swings shut
Title eludes Steamboat's Bernard in championship match
Cheyenne Mountain's Brad Young gave Steamboat Springs junior Ramsey Bernard exactly what he expected in the finals of the state high school tennis championships Saturday at Pueblo City Park.
The hunt is on
Sportsmen prepare for start of big-game rifle seasons
The crack of gunshot pounding your eardrums reminds you of two things - big game hunting season is here and you might want to put in some earplugs at the Routt County Rifle Club range.
On writing
Passion for words explored at Literary Sojourn
Stewart O'Nan became friends with author Stephen King in the mid-1990s after O'Nan was prohibited from using King's name in one of his first novels, "Dear Stephen King."
County budget shows strong local economy
Routt County Finance Director Dan Strnad uses adjectives such as "smoking" and "cooking" when describing action in the local economy.
Teacher pay raise up to voters
The Steamboat Springs Education Association, the local teachers union that represents many Steamboat Springs School District teachers and staff, has been relatively quiet leading up to the November election. Not anymore, said SSEA president and middle school science teacher Brad Kindred. "How would you feel if your salary was dependent on a public vote?" Kindred asked last week. Referendum 3C asks voters to absorb a tax increase of $600,000 in 2007 and an annual tax increase of $25,000 a year through 2015 to fund teacher salary increases and help attract and retain quality staff members.
Bricks and books
School building projects would be funded by Referendum 3D
Soda Creek Elementary School is 51 years old. Strawberry Park Elementary School is too small for its existing and future enrollments. Those are simply the realities, Steamboat Springs School District officials say. Whether anything happens to either building is now in the hands of the voters who live within the school district's boundaries. Referendum 3D, which will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot, is a $29.7 million bond initiative to rebuild Soda Creek and renovate and expand Strawberry Park.
Jimmy Westlake: Beyond Andromeda
Topping the alphabetical list of the 88 constellations is Andromeda, the beautiful daughter of Queen Cassiopeia and King Cepheus. This celestial royal family figured heavily in Greek mythology. Cassiopeia once boasted that her daughter was lovelier than the daughters of Neptune. Angered by this, Neptune sent a horrible sea monster to ravage the villages along the shoreline. The only way to stop the creature was to sacrifice Andromeda to the monster.
Abigail Rae Tucker
Abigail Rae Tucker, daughter of Amanda and Adam Tucker of Craig, was born at 2:21 p.m., Oct. 4, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Her sibling is Alee Tucker. Her grandparents are Michael and Dianne Murphy of Hayden; Margaret and Fred Mager of Davison, Mich., and Kent Ferver of Madison, Wis.
Brielle Melba Bunker
Brielle Melba Bunker, daughter of Bonnie Bell and Karl Bunker of Steamboat Springs, was born at 6:37 a.m., Oct. 7, 2006. She weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Her grandparents are John and Dianne Boylan of Kinnelon, N.J.; Ray and Cindy Bunker of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; Peggy Bunker of Warren, Mich.; and great grandmother Melba Bates of Dallas.
Jedidiah Wilson Moody
Jedidiah Wilson Moody, son of Betsy Edwards and Fred Moody of Steamboat Springs, was born at 7:25 p.m., Sept. 25, 2006. He weighed 10 pounds and 2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. His grandparents are Mark and Sally Edwards of Junction City, Kan., and Ken and Sheila Moody of Overland Park, Kan.
Ford William Fontaine
Ford William Fontaine, son of Mindy and Larry Fontaine of Steamboat Springs, was born at 4:03 a.m., Oct. 8, 2006. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. His grandparents are Mary Kay and John Harrelson of Springfield, Ill.; Bill and Trish Marriott of Springfield, Ill.; and Larry Fontaine of Queensbury, N.Y.
Finnegan Shay Dahl Bradley
Finnegan Shay Dahl Bradley, son of Ingrid Dahl and Casey Bradley of Oak Creek, was born at 2:02 p.m., Oct. 4, 2006. He weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Ken and Kate Bradley of Sussex County, N.J., and Richard and Birgitta Dahl of Seattle.
Derek Ross Jacobo
Derek Ross Jacobo, son of Laura Oatman and Luis "Beto" Jacobo of Craig, was born at 12:04 a.m., Oct. 4, 2006. He weighed 4 pounds and 14 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long. His grandparents are Glenda Rhodes of Craig; Maria Teresa Adan-Larios of Guadalajara, Mexico; Arnulfo Jacobo-Huerta of Guadalajara, Mexico; and Lori and Julio Guerrero of Craig.
Rylie Jade Marie Edmondson
Rylie Jade Marie Edmondson, daughter of Jessica Marie Edmondson of Kremmling, was born at 10:22 p.m., Oct. 8, 2006. She weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Tracy Edmondson of Kremmling; Kelvin Edmondson of Branson, Mo.; and Ken Young of Kremmling.
Hip to be square
Greenridge Mountaineers square dance every Friday
Elaine Sturges met her husband Dave while square dancing in Laramie in 1970.
Robert E. and Ann McKune
Robert E. and Ann McKune of Rangeley, Colo., will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on Oct. 13.
Real estate transactions for Oct. 2-9
TOTAL REAL PROPERTY SALES - $32,640,500; TOTAL TIMESHARE SALES - $333,600
Business briefs
Vicky Roberts has joined Colorado Group Realty. As an established Realtor of eight years, she specializes in the marketing and sales of luxury homes, condominiums and home sites. She can be reached at the Colorado Group Realty downtown office at 509 Lincoln Ave. or by phone at 870-8800.
Jerry Rudolph: The Bush empire
Does the Bush administration want to be the leaders of a totally controlled world empire? Sadly, they want everything.
Good stuff, slightly used
Consignment clothing, sporting goods stores open downtown
There still may be some life left in that designer dress that does not get worn anymore or maybe it's time to cash in the ski boots that pinched your toes all last season.
Callah Rain and Hannah Jo Caperton
Callah Rain and Hannah Jo Caperton, daughters of Katie Barnes and Jesse Caperton of Craig, were born at 12:29 p.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively, Oct. 7, 2006. Callah weighed 5 pounds and 5 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Hannah weighed 5 pounds and 5 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long. Their grandparents are Jodie and Mark Dean of Craig; Randy and Dorothy Caperton of Craig; and Barry and Amy Barnes of Craig.
Susan L. de Wardt
Age: Mature, but not a grandmother.
John F. Russell: Negative memory
It took only a few minutes for Kent Denver's Vincent Heguy to form an impression on me that will last a lifetime.
'The Weatherman' gets more air
Oak Creek resident to appear on The Weather Channel series
Jean Paul "The Weatherman" Caouette's perfect day would be sunny with a light breeze, a few puffy clouds and temperatures in the low to mid-70s. But if Caouette always had his way, he'd be out of a job.
Montessori growing a 'garden' at a time
School district program focuses on individual, small-group learning
Mea Fisher planted a garden Thursday.
Dave Shively: Beetle mania
I have a hard time getting excited about wood chippers. The machines instantly trigger the scene of Steve Buscemi's demise in the movie "Fargo" over and over in my head.
The Record for Oct. 13
JAIL REPORT
Stanton-Reichley
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stanton of Escondido, Cali., and Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Neuman of Naples, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lora Kathryn, to Mr. Adam Reichley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Reichley of Bremerton, Wash.
Developers target Burgess Creek Road
A development team is proposing to redevelop a Burgess Creek Road building into nine townhomes and 12 condominiums.
Real estate firms tap Hayden
RE/MAX, Sotheby's take advantage of growth, open offices in town
Two real estate firms have tapped into the growing Hayden real estate market. Steamboat Springs-based High Mountain Sotheby's International Realty and Craig-based RE/MAX have opened offices in Hayden.
