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Sexual assault survivor encourages women to learn self-defense
CMC to hold free prevention seminar at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium
If Tara Shaffer has learned anything from krav maga, it's that she could have fought back. The Steamboat Springs resident was two weeks into her freshman year of college when she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Jeremy Cota's skiing ambitions soar after NorAm Grand Prix win
Jeremy Cota finally realizes that going bigger isn't always better. It's a fine line that the freestyle mogul skier has long dealt with. His talents were always apparent. Nobody would go as big as he did. Nobody would try a lot of the tricks he would. But for years, Cota could never find the consistency to finish runs.
Steamboat athlete Southall to enter Colorado College Hall of Fame
Tom Southall can remember a game from his junior year of high school when Steamboat Springs played Holy Family in football.
Tom Thurston has Iditarod experience of a lifetime
Tom Thurston had spent all of the past month on the road, but he could barely contain his enthusiasm on his first full day back at his Oak Creek-area home. Kris Hoffman "helps me train my dogs and allows me to keep a large pool of dogs by keeping some of my dogs at his kennel," Thurston said.
Sexual assault survivor encourages women to learn self-defense
CMC to hold free prevention seminar at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium
If Tara Shaffer has learned anything from krav maga, it's that she could have fought back. The Steamboat Springs resident was two weeks into her freshman year of college when she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance.
New coal mine planned for West Routt
Peabody Energy's construction of Sage Creek facility could begin in 2010
Peabody Energy and Twentymile Coal Co. could begin construction on the new underground Sage Creek Mine in West Routt County as soon as 2010, a company spokesman said last week.
Our View: County took wrong approach
Routt County government employees and taxpayers deserved more of a chance to discuss cost-cutting measures with department leaders and the commissioners before employee pay was slashed by 10 percent last week. Instead, our elected commissioners made the decision in a special meeting called exactly 24 hours - the minimum legal requirement - before the unanimous vote was cast.
Best of the Web: Vote on 700
A proposed development the size of (Steamboat) 700 should be put to a vote. Yes, it will inconvenience the developers, but if the majority of our residents feel that Steamboat does not see a need for this amount of housing and the impacts that it will create for all of us, i.e increased traffic, then it should not be built. We will all have to live with the impacts of such a development, and it would be easier to accept if it goes to a vote first. I was not in favor of Wal-Mart but since the majority of residents wanted it, I was more willing to accept it. The inconvenience to the town, if 700 gets built, goes far beyond the inconvenience of waiting for a vote to the developer.
Bill Hinder: In defense of capitalism
Capitalism has proven to be the best economic system known to man. You can compare it to all other economic systems attempted or still being used - communism or socialism, for example - and it remains obvious that capitalism as an economic system is superior in allocating resources and creating efficiencies. No question.
Omar Campbell: Property tax vital
Towny Anderson's commentary in the March 29 Pilot & Today ("Sales tax and community character") was right on the mark. This matter has come up at least twice the past couple of decades. The last time, the City Council appointed a "blue ribbon" committee to consider it. The committee's recommendation, agreed to by council, was to stick with sales tax to support the city. That was a mistake, in my opinion. A property tax could have averted the budget crisis we are in - hindsight now, of course. No one could have predicted the depression we are in, but it is now obvious that we need to act for the future.
Rick Dowden: Douglas spot-on
It would be difficult for me to agree more with Rob Douglas' column ("Routt County's April fools"). I am especially intrigued with his idea that we really don't need full-time commissioners and can leave the day-to-day management of the county's affairs with what I think is an excellent staff. Then, the commissioners could meet periodically to perform as a board (as do the Steamboat Springs City Council and Steamboat Springs School Board), and not as full-time administrators.
Sustainable program offers new ways to give back
Businesses can help One Percent for Steamboat, Colorado Carbon Fund
Members of the Sustainable Business Program, run by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, must create a plan to improve their impact on the environment.
Jail Report for March 28 to April 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.
The Record for April 3
7:03 a.m. A man made an animal complaint on Stone Lane.
Lyon's Drug owners promote downtown historic district
Tracy Barnett, Mainstreet Steamboat Springs manager, and Cami Bunn, vice-chairwoman of the Historic Preservation Commission, are embarking on a campaign to encourage businesses to create a historic district. They're eyeing Lincoln Avenue from Seventh to Ninth streets, Barnett said.
Business File: Consignment store is thriving, owner says
About three months after opening, Dejà Vu Boutique is thriving, owner Katie Gaylord said Thursday. The shop at 624 Lincoln Ave. sells upscale consignment clothing.
Steamboat briefs: Steamboat Springs Swim Team tryouts start Tuesday
Steamboat Springs Swim Team holds tryouts for new swimmers from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Old Town Hot Springs where sign-up forms are posted. Call Essie at 879-5822 with questions.
Real estate transactions for March 25 to 31, 2009
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer - MASLANIK, JAMES A and MASLANIK, MIRIAM K To HAWLEY, RAMSEY M and HAWLEY, DELORES G For QUAIL RUN CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE III UNIT 1103 - $505,000
Developers at Trailhead Lodge aim for opening in late May
Thursday was moving day at Trailhead Lodge, a process likely to continue into May. With unit contract closings expected soon and two mortgage lenders in place to assist qualified buyers, the developers of the large condominium project near the base of Steamboat Ski Area are optimistic about the future.
On the Market: Morris now is a broker for Real Living group
Bill Morris has joined Real Living Professional Group as an associate broker.
Foreclosures sharply increase in 1st quarter
Bank-owned home on Red Hawk Circle under contract
A bank-owned home at 1600 Red Hawk Court finally went under contract this week for a price more than $200,000 less than what the original owners were asking during the height of the real estate run-up in spring 2007.
Class notes: CMC hosts free classes by local broker Susana Field
CMC hosts free classes by local broker Susana Field
Community groups seek alternatives to gain needed financial support
Community groups in Steamboat Springs are finding that the economic recession is forcing them to look for new sources of funding, new ways of operating and, sometimes, a bit of luck to get the support they need to continue.
Hayden history buffs create book
Heritage center, Leslie seek photos for pictorial piece
Hayden's unofficial historian and the Hayden Heritage Center are seeking photographs for a new book about the town.
Some city employees pleased with effects of furlough
The break room in City Hall was busier than usual at lunchtime Thursday, the day before many city employees would take their first unpaid day off as part of a furlough program adopted to balance the city's budget by cutting employees' pay 10 percent.
ESL students take night off from class to showcase home countries
David Muneton scrolled through a slideshow on his computer, pointing out the cultural highlights of his hometown of Medellin, Colombia.
Looking back for April 6, 1934: Rats used for feeding experiment
From the Friday, April 6, 1934 edition of The Steamboat Pilot:
Routt County spotlight: Henry R. Savage
Henry R. Savage
Joel Reichenberger: Tuesday's snow was tops
There are a lot of things I simply don't understand. I don't understand why, when trying to type the word "for" into a text message with my cell phone, it automatically writes "emp" instead. I don't understand why snow melts even if the temperature is well below freezing.
Conservative commentary: Are we potted plants?
"We won" seems to be the incessant mantra of President Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi whenever someone appears startled at their moves to enact their extreme agenda. In other words, the 53 percent plurality they won should give them license to dismiss the other 47 percent out of hand. Don't think their goals are radical? Consider:
