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When the world changed
Steamboat veterans tell stories about their service
Donald Lufkin, 84, remembers Dec. 7, 1941, like it was yesterday. He was on his family's ranch building a dairy barn when the news that Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor came over the radio.
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Stories
Wall notes positive achievements, addresses perceptions
Some might balk at the label "controversial." Not Gary Wall. "I'm a lightning rod for sure," the Routt County Sheriff said recently.
Alumni seek title ring
Former Sailors help Mesa State to 9-1 record
As a wide-eyed freshman trying to make his mark on a program, Zimmerer - a Steamboat Springs High School graduate - walked into an established Mesa State College football program in 2003.
Record-lovers come out of the woodwork
Indie rock fan, All That Jazz employee and record aficionado Tony Ranieri knows that vinyl records never went the way of the 8-track or cassette tape.
When the world changed
Steamboat veterans tell stories about their service
Donald Lufkin, 84, remembers Dec. 7, 1941, like it was yesterday. He was on his family's ranch building a dairy barn when the news that Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor came over the radio.
Last-minute loss
Steamboat drops first-round playoff game to Fossil Ridge
Saturday in Fort Collins, Fossil Ridge made more big plays than Steamboat Springs - and that was the difference in the game.
Hunt of the Week for Nov. 11
Occupation: Kum & Go sales assistant
Dramatically altered council ponders future
After a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday, the new Steamboat Springs City Council will have to elect a new council president. The choice could be down to two.
Lunch brings sense of community to South Routt
Three times a week, meal brings seniors together for socializing, fun and food
The senior citizens in South Routt County know a good deal when they eat one.
Heather Burchall, MS, RD: Join Smokeout
The American Cancer Society is urging thousands of tobacco users across the country to give up their tobacco products for the day and perhaps a lifetime on Thursday for the Great American Smokeout. To help encourage tobacco users to stick with it and get through those urges, it is important to focus on positive health changes that can happening as quickly as 20 minutes after quitting.
Tara Shaffer: Great people in city
During the past year, our community has read about how certain authority figures aren't getting along or aren't behaving well. I'd like to make the community aware of some wonderful people walking around among us. I have been fortunate enough to find the true good in our community.
The Ramunno family: Help appreciated
Members of the Ramunno Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who were so helpful during our mother Marilyn's illness. Special thanks go out to Dr. Allen Cohn, Jan Fritz and staff, Dr. Hermacinski, Sports Med, hospice, and the Doak Walker Care Center.
Russ Garrity: Soroco says thanks
On behalf of the Improve Soroco Schools committee, I want to thank each and every person that helped us approve these very important ballot issues. The list of supporters is very long and it includes people across the entire South Routt district. We deeply appreciate your putting our kids first. These much-needed changes will significantly improve the quality of our schools, and we are very fortunate to live in such a great community. Thank you all.
Stephen M. Aigner and Sue Carter: Concerned for future
We formed the Concerned Citizens for the Future of Steamboat Springs because we love Steamboat Springs and we love living here with our neighbors. Thus, we are very concerned about the future of Steamboat Springs. These beliefs guide us:
Class Notes for Nov. 11
Sixth grade: Mackenzie Holberg and Alexis Len
Kerry Hart: Study finds in favor of dual enrollment
Last spring, a friend and former colleague of mine in Wyoming sent me a newspaper article about his 17-year old son, who was receiving his associate's degree from the local community college two weeks before he would receive his high school diploma. The son had participated in a dual enrollment program, in which juniors and seniors in high school who meet certain stipulations can earn both high school and college credit at no cost to the student. Although the financial benefit to high school students participating in the dual enrollment program is enormous, there is now a national study that validates the academic benefits of this type of program as well.
Routt County Spotlight: Phoebe Fulkerson
Occupation: Artist and teacher
Best of the Web for Nov. 11
The city could have given all employees making less than professional wages a raise sufficient to afford rents in town for a LOT less money than buying this property will cost.
Routt County's unsung rural 'heroes'
As a board member for Historic Routt County, I've helped compile the history of much of this area - its people, homes, barns, ranches, business, community facilities and agriculture. However, little attention has been given to the role of the "utility animals."
The Gegenschein
The vacuum of space is empty, right? Well, by earthly standards, it is. But it isn't completely devoid of all matter. In fact, the space between the planets is filled with fine dust particles.
Harriet Freiberger: Gratitude is the least we can offer
Today, we Americans honor all the men and women who have served in this country's armed forces. The annual tradition began 88 years ago, on the first anniversary of a temporary armistice between hostile forces. Seven years later, Congress required a presidential proclamation "inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."
Real estate transactions for Oct. 30
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer - ADRIAN, GEORGE THEODORE To OTOMO, MICHAEL For GRASSY CREEK MT HARRIS FINAL PLAT LOT 17 - $300,000
Editorial cartoon for Nov. 11
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Nov. 11, 2007.
The Record for Nov. 9
Saturday, Nov. 3 Dylan James Kane, 21, Yampa - Failure to appear (Driving under the influence) (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
Old West-style spirits
New liquor store opens in downtown Steamboat
The retail liquor business in downtown Steamboat Springs is growing almost as fast as it disappeared a few months ago.
Soda Creek students say 'thank you' to veterans
Jim Stanko could hardly contain himself when he read a handwritten note given to him Tuesday night by a Soda Creek Elementary School student.
Dave Shively: Guts and glory
The question caught me so off guard, I almost laughed:
Conservative commentary: Tax that man behind the tree!
Some years ago, the late Senator Russell Long of Louisiana, poking fun at tax reform policy, said that the underlying philosophy was, "Don't tax me. Don't tax thee. Tax that man behind the tree!"
Our View: A day (or month) to remember
Time will tell the significance of the 2007 election on the history of Routt County and its communities. What was immediately significant - and telling - were the clear messages given by voters.
Tigers football digs for upset win, advances to semifinals
It would have been a great day to rob a house in Hayden.
Mother, daughter ride to national horse reining notoriety
When it comes to the equine sport of reining, Medora Fralick won't hesitate to remind you that you're not dealing with an English riding discipline.
A clean slate for School Board
New members look to start fresh
After winning seats on the Steamboat Springs School Board by wide margins, new members Laura Anderson, Lisa Brown and Robin Crossan - who campaigned under the "ABCs for Education" banner - may find their honeymoon brief.
Business file for Nov. 11
Beall appointed resort development VP
