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An unlevel playing field
School Board members cry foul on facility policy
A revised version of the Steamboat Springs School District's Facilities and Grounds Use Policy is intended to even the playing field for facility users, but several aspects of the policy have School Board members crying foul.
Woman hurt in head-on collision
A 24-year-old Craig woman was seriously injured Saturday morning when her car collided head-on with a semitrailer on Rabbit Ears Pass.
Program funding gets early thumbs-up
The Yampa Valley Science School and the Steamboat Springs Youth Orchestra could get much-needed financial assistance for their programs - at least if last week's vote of approval from the Education Fund Board's Educational Excellence Commission is any indication.
Downhill diversity
Summit brings brotherhood to Steamboat
A few times every winter, the tinted lenses of Janice Owens' sunglasses do not reflect the streets of Kansas City, where she worked for years as a division director for the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Heavy on the medals
Steamboat skiers take three golds, three silvers at Nordic junior Olympics
Steamboat Springs junior Nordic skiers topped the field at the 2007 Chevrolet USSA Junior Olympic Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships, which concluded Saturday in Park City, Utah, earning four individual medals and two gold medals in the team events.
John F. Russell: March Madness hits slopes
The term "March Madness" usually is reserved for the basketball court.
Moving forward, looking back
Sailors will return three starters to next year's basketball team
Steamboat Springs High School senior Cameron Petet has no regrets about the basketball season that ended Friday night in Broomfield.
Fresh legs, tough D
Huge freshman crop backs biggest lacrosse team to date
Observers will notice something different about the Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team this spring.
A historic win
Demong nets silver in World Championships
Former Steamboat Springs resident Bill Demong won silver in the 15-kilometer individual event at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Japan on Saturday, making him only the second American to medal in a Nordic combined event at the World Championships.
A celestial journey
Steamboat grad prepares for Space Station mission
Steve Swanson never was one of those boys who ran around with a sheet tied around his neck, holding a flag and pretending to walk on the moon.
Routt County Spotlight: Marsha Daughenbaugh
Occupation: Executive director of the Community Agriculture Alliance
Jimmy Westlake: Columba the Dove
Far below the stars of Orion the Hunter, below the stars of Lepus the Rabbit, even below the stars of Orion's Big Hunting Dog, Canis Major, you can find the stars of a small and often overlooked little constellation, flying just over the southern horizon this time of year. It's Columba the Dove, one of nine constellations in our sky representing a bird. Besides the dove, there are constellations immortalizing a swan, an eagle, a toucan, a phoenix, a peacock, a bird of paradise, a crow and a crane.
4 the fun of it
Fiber Arts Camp gives kids exposure to old, new hobbies
Heather Nereson loves the color purple.
Joanne Palmer: I say 'Right on!'
Last Saturday, an epic powder day, I skied with my favorite companion - a Snickers bar. I boarded the gondola with a group of guys who looked so young I calculated they had five chest hairs between them. The only woman, I felt old enough to be their mother. Maybe grandmother. The guys were staring at their boots, heads bobbing to the beat of the music coming through their headphones. We rode in silence until I couldn't stand it anymore.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Routt County's historic barns
Routt County has a long history in agriculture. Early settlers needed to raise crops and dairy products for their consumption. Once established, some families began ranching and raising cattle, sheep and horses. Eventually, others raised hay and cool-weather crops for market.
Business briefs
Angela Ashby of Prudential Steamboat Realty recently was awarded the first EcoBroker designation in Steamboat.
The right 'formula'
Ordinance would restrict types of businesses downtown
Even as developers prepare to break ground on five downtown developments this spring, city officials and the business community are contemplating an ordinance allowing the City Council to manage the kinds of "formula businesses" that could move into the buildings.
Carving a niche
Man brings lifetime of master wood-carving skills to the 'Boat
Eddie Canono never imagined he would wind up running a business in the mountains when he started whittling wooden toys for himself 60 years ago in the Philippines.
All pent up
Sunshine and short breaths at 16th annual Pentathlon
It started with 130 helmeted racers huddled at the base of Howelsen Hill, ready to charge 400 feet uphill, jockeying for space with whatever elbows or ski poles were available.
Die hard, race fast
It's always been easy for me to make the cynical assumption that I'm better at most things than older people.
Partners with a purpose
South Routt adults find time to mentor, spend time with youths
For Sam, an eighth-grader at Soroco Middle School, having another adult in her life to talk to and spend time with has made all the difference in the world.
Class Notes for March 4
Hayden graduate excels at Eastern Wyoming
Hayden's Billie Babcock was named to the President's Honor Roll at Eastern Wyoming College for the fall 2006 semester. The President's Honor Roll recognizes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 GPA.
A fair amount of experimenting
More than 100 eighth-graders take part in optional science event
Eighth-graders at Steamboat Springs Middle School aren't much different than eighth-graders anywhere else in the country. Many of the boys think they are better than the girls at most things, and the girls disagree. Such a difference of opinion was the reason behind Rachel Dobell's science fair project, "Who Has Quicker Reflexes, Boys or Girls?"
Best of the Web for March 4
This is the most ridiculous editorial position I've seen ("Our View: Do what's best for kids," on Sunday, Feb. 25). The calendar changes benefit nobody except the district's hired help. There is a personal and narrow Thanksgiving desire on the part of an influential individual somewhere in the mix here. No to this unadulterated boondoggle. One, there is no need. Two, there is no benefit.
Charlie Dresen: Missing diversity
My eyes are open, and the 'Boat is lacking diversity. I too have enjoyed the diversity at the grocery stores, the restaurants and the lift lines over the past week. Scott Stanford's March 1 article resonated to what's good and bad about Steamboat.
Janet Williams: Wary about BID
I would like to compliment our city and county on their snow removal of our streets and alleys. After seeing other cities with their snow removal problems, we should be proud.
Don A. "Donnie" Williamson : Best visit ever
I have enjoyed coming to Steamboat Springs for the past four years to visit my longtime friend, Paul Hoffman, and stay at the ranch of Susan Shoemaker.
Ralph Graves: A caring young girl
I am writing to express my disappointment in your newspaper and how you choose your articles. After reading the article about Rebecca Lea donating her hair to Locks of Love, I was so furious I could hardly see straight.
Our View: Dawn of a new era
Steamboat Springs let out a collective sigh of relief Thursday when Intrawest officially sealed the deal to buy the Steamboat Ski Area.
The Record for March 2
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.
Feb. 21 to 27
BABBITT, CURTIS E AND BABBITT, WENDY J TO SPINUZZI, GARY M AND SPINUZZI, SHARON K FOR BEAVER CANYON DRIVE REPLAT 1 - $522,500
