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'I guess I was destined'
Man who survived plane crash as infant now soars above valley himself
Matt Kotts eases the single-engine Cessna 182 onto the Steamboat Springs Airport runway.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Stories
South Routt girls off to D.C.
Routt County 4-H members Hatfield, Rossi to attend citizenship event
Two South Routt County girls will head to the nation's capital this week with a delegation of 4-H members from across the state.
Best of the Web for June 8
Thanks, Coach Meek
Routt County Spotlight: Keith Zimmer
Keith Zimmer Age: 56 Occupation: Owner, Cartridge World of Steamboat Springs Place of birth: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Business file for June 8
Wells Fargo has hired Jeffrey Minotto and Kristine Heiner, the bank announced in a news release.
Average prices grow despite volume downturn
The number of sales of single-family homes, condos, townhomes and building lots are significantly down in the first four months of 2008. However, average price per sale is up substantially in all three categories.
On the Market for June 8
Local developers Jon Peddie and David Josfan confirmed this week they have begun moving dirt at Boulder Ridge, a new residential estate subdivision representing the final phase of the larger Mountain View Estates subdivision.
Save the date for the Cayuse Classic
The third annual Cayuse Classic is June 21 at Sidney Peak Ranch. This family event celebrates the western heritage our valley treasures while raising funds for the Community Agriculture Alliance. Whether you participate, observe or just stop by for some barbecue and festivities, this event holds something for everyone.
Real Estate transactions for May 29 to June 4, 2008
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
Longtime chef puts idea in motion
Drunken Onion may open this month
Ben Stroock has spent years forming the concept for his Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen.
Edgemont produces $45 million day for Atira Group
The mood around The Atira Group offices on Oak Street in downtown Steamboat Springs was decidedly upbeat this week after the developers of the slopeside Edgemont condominiums tied up $45 million in sales at their May 30 selection event.
Joel Reichenberger: Runners can't stop smiling
There have been several difficult parts of this job since I started it more than three months ago.
Jimmy Westlake: Summer's Triangle
There are few sights in nature any more beautiful than the starry summer sky. When the sun goes down and the summer stars come out, three of the first ones you see high in the northeastern sky will be the trio of bright stars that forms the corners of an unmistakable asterism called the Summer Triangle. Although it is called the Summer Triangle, it first becomes visible during the early evening in late spring and hangs on in our evening sky until early winter.
Our View: City should share school tax
It would be difficult to overstate the impact Steamboat Springs' half-cent sales tax for education has had on the school district in the 15 years since voters first approved it. From major capital projects to technology in the classroom to an increased number of teachers for the purpose of reducing class sizes, the sales tax undoubtedly has improved the quality of education for thousands of local students.
Jail Report and The Record for June 8
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.
Saying goodbye to Strawberry Park
The Lowell Whiteman School honors its 51st graduating class
As they accepted their diplomas Saturday, The Lowell Whiteman School graduates were honored for academics, athletics and - in some cases - achievements as varied as stylistic telemark skiing and being a dorm's undisputed champion of Dance Dance Revolution.
Trapp wins Cog climb
Moffat County coach earns podium spot again
Six days after sweeping through the streets of Steamboat Springs, the Steamboat Running Series packed up and headed west Saturday for the third event of the season.
'I guess I was destined'
Man who survived plane crash as infant now soars above valley himself
Matt Kotts eases the single-engine Cessna 182 onto the Steamboat Springs Airport runway.
Athlete swayed by success
Third at Steamboat Marathon, Mallams hopes to keep racing
The experts say it takes a bare minimum of three months.
John F. Russell: Riding for Kasey Jo
When you first hear Kasey Jo Walker Warner's story, it will make you sad and then mad. I wish the story was uncommon, but unfortunately it's all too common.
Editorial cartoon for June 8
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for June 8, 2008.
Looking Back for June 8, 2008
First grads from Whiteman-Gaylord to receive diplomas
Hayden High School alum takes time to relax while home from Iraq
During lunch at Village Inn Restaurant on Friday, Tim Taylor got to indulge in one of the foods he missed most while serving for 15 months in Iraq.
High corn prices hit hard locally
Costs expected to affect price of cattle and hay supply
Most cattle ranchers don't pump pounds of corn into the bellies of their beasts. But by all accounts, the record high price of the grain is having a negative impact on the ranching industry.
Not just another number
Last weekend's Steamboat Marathon was more than just 26.2 miles for one participant
Dave Bell woke up early Saturday morning and tied his faded blue-and-white running shoes tight, just as he has done 200 other times in the past 13 years.
Gearing up for fire season
Responders, officials attend incident management training
As wildfire season bears down on the Western Slope, more than 700 people from Colorado and 24 other states attended the Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy at Western State College last week, including several Yampa Valley officials.
SSHS alumna reflects on UCLA, playing pro overseas
Even Katie Carter admits she may never have an answer about what she eventually wants to do.
Demand for water on rise
Forum addresses future impacts to Yampa River
While the Yampa River is meeting Routt County's needs for now, future increases in water demand and the predicted effects of climate change may make protecting the resource an uphill battle in the future.
