Stories for September 3, 2006

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Our View: Getting the ballot right

The Steamboat Springs School Board made the right decision Monday to put a $29.7 million bond issue on the Nov. 7 ballot. At the same time, the Steamboat Springs City Council also was right to postpone a bond issue for a new recreation center.

Dave Shively: A skater's home

I have no interest in moving to Trinidad, but I felt a little upset when I found out that this sleepy Colorado town best known as a Mecca for sex change operations could boast better facilities than Steamboat. And I'm not just talking about their Burger King.

Sound Off

There must be more to this than meets the eye. Would someone who understands please explain how in Routt County, a person who embezzles $30,000 does less jail time than two men who steal $15 worth of food out of a trash can?

Injury-riddled Rams lose to Hotchkiss

Going into Saturday's game, Soroco head football coach Andy Reust knew his team was up against some unfavorable odds.

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Pitching dooms Sailors

Steamboat falters at tournament

With an inexperienced team, Steamboat Springs softball coach Donna Ryan wanted to see the Sailors get better Saturday at the Middle Park tournament. Playing three games, Steamboat didn't win, but Ryan deemed the tournament a success.

The Record

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.

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Sailors soccer tops Vail in opener

Defense strong in come from behind victory on new turf

Coming off Thursday's 4-0 loss to a skilled Summit High School team, Steamboat Springs High School soccer coach Rob Bohlmann was focused on two things heading into the Sailors' home opener Saturday morning at Gardner Field - tightening down the hatch defensively and continuing to work on generating the attack.

Air Fest freefalls into the 'Boat

Flying remote control airplanes can be much safer then flying real airplanes - and just as exciting.

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Not so special

Despite good kickers, Sailors struggle on special teams

It's been a case of the good, the bad and the ugly for the Steamboat Springs special teams this year.

Moving in a new direction

With rec center issue dead for now, proponents look at other options

City and school district officials agree that facilities for teens and after-school programs in Steamboat Springs need to be improved.

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Turning trails

Oak Creek residents passionate about creating first-ever South Routt trail system

With rakes, shovels and garden hoes in hand, a few very-motivated Oak Creek residents maybe undertaking one of the biggest projects the town, or South Routt County, has ever seen: a multi-use trail system.

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Book awards honor Hayden resident

The family and friends of former Hayden resident Bern Giannini have selected several young readers for an award that memorializes Giannini. The awards were given to children that read a book or series of books that "deeply moved them" said Hayden librarian Ana Lash.

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Career potpourri

Steamboat Springs High School adds classes in medical preparation and design technology

As Principal Mike Knezevich looked at results from a recent survey profiling the needs, habits and goals of students at Steamboat Springs High School, one statistic particularly bothered him. "Only 13 percent of students perceive that adults in the community value youth," Knezevich said. "By having these classes and bringing community members in, we will start building that back up."

Eleven original lots remain in final filing

Sanctuary story unfolds over 15 years

The Sanctuary, a luxury home subdivision in Steamboat Springs, provides a revealing snapshot of how far the local real estate market has come.

A piece of history

Former Crawford residence offered for $2.45 million

The purchasers of the home at 1184 Anglers Drive on Baer Lake will acquire a piece of Steamboat Springs history. Along with it comes a singular property that offers private trout fishing and a nature preserve in the city limits.

Business briefs

The Feldmann, Nagel & Associates law firm has announced the appointment of partner David J. Nagel as a cabinet member to the President of the American Bar Association.

Up in the air

Airport expansion continues as ski season deadline looms

Additional parking for vehicles, as well as Boeing-757 aircraft, means the Yampa Valley Regional Airport maintenance staff will have more snow to plow.

Looking back

The most widely known Labor Day Celebration in Northwest Colorado will begin Saturday at Oak Creek when that coal producing town stages a three-day event honoring its working men.

Ranch Rendezvous Day - don't miss it

As we all know, Steamboat is coming off of an incredible winter season - one affectionately called a "4-Wire Winter,"-where we were blessed with more than 400 inches of our signature Champagne Powder snow. Although the fluffy, white flakes certainly bring the powder hounds to Steamboat (many of whom never leave), epic snow is not the only thing that makes this place memorable.

Hahn's Peak news

No snow on the trees this morning. Sure thought there would be, according to the weather report. But, it's cold! Out in front of my cabin, next to the shop, are two little bright yellow dandelions. How pretty!

Jimmy Westlake: The late, great planet Pluto

What a wacky month in astronomy this has been! First, astronomers announced that they might add three new planets to the existing family of nine, and next, we learn they've axed Pluto instead and cut the number of planets from nine to eight. What the heck is going on in astronomy-land?

Routt County Spotlight: Gary Burman

Age: 45, Occupation: Carpenter, Place of birth: Inglewood, Calif.

Real estate transactions for Aug. 18-29

TOTAL REAL PROPERTY SALES - $29,515,100; TOTAL TIMESHARE SALES - $257,600

It's all smiles

Operation Smile targets low-income children around the world

Kathy McKinley apologized. Several of her photos from Vietnam were graphic. "Sometimes, people need to see how deformed these children are to see why we are going in to help," she said. "Vietnam has the highest birth defect rate in the world."

Letters to the Editor

When Bryna Larson and Scott Stanford approached me to serve as a community representative on the Steamboat Pilot & Today's editorial board I immediately responded by saying that I was too busy and not interested.

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The $29.7 million question

Tax impact of school bond issue estimated for residents

Steamboat Springs residents may need a calculator and their checkbooks when deciding how to vote in November.

Fly like an eagle

Local pilots hosting weekend rendezvous live to soar

Whatever you do, don't call Ken Grubbs a jumper.

South Routt Calendar for 9-3

Calendar of events for South Routt for the week of Monday, September 4, 2006.