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As dying pines are mourned, a new forest is emerging
When Charlie Cammer built his wife, Barb, a bookcase out of blue-stain wood eight years ago, he couldn't have been prepared for her response.
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by Brandon Gee
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Boulder Ridge view lots previously 'un-tapped'
Bob Hamilton always dreamed of carrying through on the final phase of the Mountain View Estates development in Steamboat Springs. But there was one big hitch.
Jimmy Westlake: A dolphin, an arrow and a coat hanger
Two of my favorite constellations of late summer are two of the smallest in the whole sky. They aren't big and showy star patterns with lots of bright stars like Orion or the Big Dipper, but are, instead, small and compact and easy to spot only because of their distinctive shapes. They are Delphinus, the Dolphin, and Sagitta, the Arrow. The Dolphin and the Arrow are neatly tucked in under the wing of the nearby constellation of Aquila, the Eagle, marked by its bright star Altair.
Looking Back for Thursday, Aug. 21, 1958
50 years ago From the Thursday, Aug. 21 edition of The Steamboat Pilot: Five highway deaths were racked up in Routt County for the year as a Florida couple apparently died instantly in a collision Monday on Colorado 131 near Yampa.
Routt County Spotlight: Molly Mintun
Molly Mintun Age: 32 Occupation: Hair stylist and dance teacher
Supplied for school
First-day necessities better than first-day jitters
In Richel Eskridge's first-grade class at South Routt Elementary School, students carefully pulled design-filled pocket folders out of their desks to show them off.
Best of the Web for Aug. 24
Motorcycle safety
Klapperich fammily: Thanks to businesses, community
The families of Mark and Levi Klapperich would like to thank the following local businesses, organizations and individuals for their generosity during our time of need: Doug Zirkle & Mission of Grace Church, Janet Babish & Hayden Congregational Church, Kevin Kleckler & Hayden School District, Randy DeWall and Kum & Go in Hayden, the Phoenix Condominiums, Thunder Mountain Condominiums, Matt Beckett & Sign Source, Yampa Valley Medical Center ED Director, Owen & Judy at Grant's Mortuary, Rob Ryg, South Aero, private plane owners for their time and resources, Routt County Search and Rescue, Civil Air Patrol, Routt County Sherriff's Department, Wolf Mountain, Cross Mountain, Ed Camilletti & Sons, Rabbit Ears Motel, Stockman's Liquor, The Flower Mine and the Steamboat Pilot & Today, Hayden Valley Press and Craig Daily Press.
Thomas Carter: McCain wrong
Imagine if there were less water available for raising Northwest Colorado's cattle and sheep. The added costs to Colorado agriculture for feed and water would be an additional tax on Colorado's ranchers, farmers and consumers. Yet a few days ago, John McCain said that the water-sharing compact that Colorado and other upper basin states have with California, Nevada and Arizona should be "renegotiated" to provide more water to Arizona and California. Apparently, McCain is more concerned about the golf courses and swimming pools of Arizona than he is about Colorado. McCain's policies would hurt Colorado. Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar, a water law expert, responded to McCain's proposal to give away Colorado's water by saying that the compact would be reopened "over my dead body."
Ray Cartwright: Gas prices unfair
I heard on KRAI that Ken Brenner has come out asking about the major differences in the gas prices between the towns in the valley. I seem to remember in the past, several investigations stated that there was no price fixing or gouging going on in the valley. Good for Mr. Brenner for asking the question; but I wonder why this hasn't been happening long before now. There might not be any way to prove any such thing, but shame on the local gas outlets for taking advantage of the working person that has to get out to the oil fields, mines, or the power plant.
Local Coldwell Banker branch buys Century 21
Coldwell Banker's local branch is acquiring Century 21 Ski Town Associates.
Business File for Aug. 24
Steamboat Village Brokers hires 2 people
On the Market for Aug. 24
Prudential's Hibbard earns CRS rating
Dry cleaner now eco-friendly
Steamboat Cleaners changes hands, uses pollution-free machine
Natural Cleaners Colorado has bought Steamboat Cleaners, a move that brings a switch to a pollution-free process but few other immediate changes.
Real estate transactions for Aug. 14 to 20
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
Rams volleyball has high hopes for season
Coach Kim Reeves returns for her second year at the helm of the Soroco High School volleyball team. But Reeves isn't rewarding hustle plays.
Vision 2030 report: Community valued
When locals were asked what they would like Routt County and their community to look like in 20 years, the most common answer was surprisingly simple. "Friendliness. That's what people value the most," Vision 2030 co-chair Kathy Stokes said.
Weapons galore
Sailors football features potent offensive attack
Austin Hinder is living a quarterback's dream. The SSHS junior and signal caller can look left or right before the snap and realize he's in pretty good hands.
Farmers market clashes with retail
Businesses express concerns about advantages for street vendors
Some Steamboat Springs business owners aren't thrilled with the setup of the local farmers market. The Saturday market, on Sixth Street between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street, continues through next weekend. It includes vendors who sell food, crafts, hats, art and clothing, among other wares.
Rams ready for 8-man football
Defense, Miles carry the day in Soroco's first scrimmage
At first glance, the Soroco High School football team's Friday night scrimmage seemed to matter even less than an NFL preseason game.
Class 3A Western Slope Preview
Coaches' picks to win the league (could not vote for their own team): Glenwood: 5, Palisade: 3, Steamboat: 1
Joel Reichenberger: Trapp leading running series
Regulars in the Steamboat Springs Running Series came upon a welcome sight when they reported for the Aug. 2 Mount Werner Classic: they didn't see Todd Trapp, which is rare.
House candidates discuss Roan
Baumgardner, Hagenbuch differ on recent sale of oil and gas leases
Northwest Colorado's candidates for the state House have vastly different opinions on the recent sale of oil and gas leases on the Roan Plateau.
Our View: Beetles teach balance
The mountain pine beetle epidemic is a clear wake-up call to foresters and the public about how to manage and interact with ever-changing ecosystems across the Rocky Mountain West.
'Routties' play on and off the field
South Routt softball team revives after taking a year off
Despite years of dedication and playing together, the members of South Routt's longstanding women's softball team, which once went undefeated for six years in Steamboat Springs' now defunct women's league, are not sure what their team's name is.
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 24
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Aug. 24, 2008.
Conservative commentary: Hold the chicken, Kiev
As our delegation pulled out of St. Petersburg/Leningrad in late July, 1991, we glanced off at the ships on the Neva river with sailors of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet standing at attention. It was prescient, though we surely didn't know it at the time.
Spruce, aspen losses could follow pine devastation
A tremendous loss of spruce and aspen trees could make up the next chapter in the drastic transformation of Colorado's forests after the mountain pine beetle eats itself out of house and home.
As dying pines are mourned, a new forest is emerging
When Charlie Cammer built his wife, Barb, a bookcase out of blue-stain wood eight years ago, he couldn't have been prepared for her response.
The Record and Jail Report for Aug. 22
Steven Ryan Mills, 23, Steamboat Springs - Driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
Buyers take plunge at First Tracks
Deed-restricted development has 12 new homeowners
After nearly 20 years of life in Steamboat Springs, Rene Mattone had begun looking for a job elsewhere when the opportunity to buy an affordable condominium at First Tracks presented itself.
Hiking with llamas
Animals help carry load into rarely explored areas
It's only natural that hikers in Steamboat Springs approach the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area from the west side of the Continental Divide. It's only 13 miles to the Continental Divide Trail on Buffalo Pass from downtown Steamboat.
