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550 walk in Relay For Life, raising more than $165K Friday night
Nine-year-old Jordyn Hetrick raised $1,058 for Relay For Life by e-mailing people, asking for donations, and selling mint water and jewelry in her driveway. Bringing in that much dough was tough, Jordyn said at the closing ceremony for Relay For Life on Saturday morning.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Craig trash collectors seek edge in Steamboat
Trash removal is a competitive business in Routt County, and Old West Sanitation is digging for a larger piece of the heap. The Craig-based company already has customers across the Yampa Valley, owner Benjie Berg said. He hopes to gain more residential clients.
Barrett, Lane bring East Coast skills to Steamboat lacrosse
Conor Barrett and Sam Lane moved to Steamboat Springs two years ago, separately, from the same college, and now are helping the Steamboat lacrosse team shine.
Business File: Mac Ranch moves to Eighth Street location
The Mac Ranch has moved from its space at Yampa and 11th streets to 117 Eighth St. in Steamboat Springs. It will have a classroom and space for people to try Apple products.
School board petition begins
No challengers yet for seats in Hayden, South Routt
In recent years, races for Hayden and South Routt school boards have seen little competition. In the first week of the petition period, which began Wednesday, it appears the upcoming Nov. 3 election may be no different.
New forest spreading roots amid beetles' devastation
It doesn't look like much of anything right now, but Tuesday morning, Oscar Martinez grabbed it by the tip and pulled it to its full height: a less-than-towering 24 inches. For now, it's a tiny pine tree, a sapling so pathetic that Charlie Brown wouldn't give it a second look. But, Martinez explained, it's the future - and a sign that even in a forest's darkest hours, hope always grows.
Joel Reichenberger: Hoping for better than the average
I use this platform to flog my own athletic ability on a pretty regular basis. In case you've missed that, I don't ski very well. I don't do trees well, rarely finding the guts to turn much downhill unless it's absolutely necessary, and I really don't do moguls well, losing that desired "rhythm" after about the first 10 feet and flopping up and down over the center of the bumps.
Library installs rooftop solar panel system
State grants covered $78K of library's total $82K cost of system
As part of a bid to earn a silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, Bud Werner Memorial Library officials had an 11-kilowatt solar-electric system installed June 30.
Jail Report for Aug. 2 to 7
Jail Report for Aug. 2 to 7
Class notes: SSHS grad named to DU dean's list for spring 2009
Victoria Lavington, a 2008 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, was named to the University of Denver dean's list for the 2009 spring quarter.
Looking Back for Aug. 10, 1934: Report fires to service at once
During the past two weeks there have been five forest fires in the vicinity of Routt National Forest.
David Moss: 'Cash for Clunkers' shows government's inefficiencies
Let's see, President Barack Obama and Congress were surprised that people would like $4,500 toward a new car for an old car that they were going to trade in or that would die in the near future, anyway.
550 walk in Relay For Life, raising more than $165K Friday night
Nine-year-old Jordyn Hetrick raised $1,058 for Relay For Life by e-mailing people, asking for donations, and selling mint water and jewelry in her driveway. Bringing in that much dough was tough, Jordyn said at the closing ceremony for Relay For Life on Saturday morning.
Kat Kelly: Wildlife in town a beautiful sight
At approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, there was a boom, and the dogs let me know we had a visitor. I already knew a bear had found the yummy trash we had thrown in the can earlier that night.
Routt County Spotlight: Kriss Bergethon
Occupation: Solar power business owner
Formerly deed-restricted condos hit open market
First Tracks at Wildhorse Meadows creates a new species of real estate in Steamboat
The developers of First Tracks at Wildhorse Meadows set out last week to explore a new real estate product niche they never meant to occupy in the first place.
Sunray Meadows sees 6 condos offered as short sales
Ken Gold and Lisa Ruffino, of ReMax Steamboat, have seen the market come full circle at Sunray Meadows, where they have six condominiums available at short sale on behalf of distressed buyers.
On the Market: Foreclosure hot line aids homeowners in trouble
Routt County Public Trustee Jeanne Whiddon recommends the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline as a valuable resource for homeowners worried about making their mortgage payments.
Gunderson, Ptach and Capistron shoot strong for Sailors golf
When Kaelen Gunderson walked off the 18th hole at Haymaker Golf Course on Tuesday, it was impossible to tell he hadn't played much golf this summer.
New CHS administrator has worlds of experience
A unique path led Dave Entwistle to Steamboat Springs. After living in West Africa, New Mexico, Kentucky and Morocco, he arrived in Steamboat less than a month ago.
The Record for Aug. 7
Friday, Aug. 7 12:02 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police were called to reports of found property in the 800 block of Howelsen Parkway.
Transactions for July 31 to Aug. 6
Transactions for July 31 to Aug. 6
Runner foots 200-mile trek from Fort Collins
Man runs Wild West Relay alone
Will Laughlin's mind has always been his best friend. But somewhere along the 200 miles of the Wild West Relay, it slowly became his enemy.
Lee Pierson: Athletic Fields support
The Steamboat Pilot & Today editorial on July 22 stated that "Heritage Park homeowners seem to want it both ways - open space for athletic fields when it would prevent additional development, and no development of athletic fields when it would mean increased usage and traffic to their neighborhood."
Community Alliance response
In its Aug. 6 editorial, the Steamboat Pilot & Today suggested the Community Alliance of the Yampa Valley should expect "public scrutiny" of its mission and agenda.
John F. Russell: For the love of the game
I've never met Chris Kuxhaus face to face, but after talking with him on the phone for a few minutes last week, I can sense that he's one of those guys who truly loves the game.
John Andrews: Will car tax undo Democrats?
Bill Ritter may have misjudged how mad Americans can get when government messes with their cars, trucks, campers and trailers.
Resident raises award-winning poultry
Reva Frink refereed a turkey fight recently. "One had a hold of another one's head, and he wasn't wantin' to turn loose," she said, standing outside the pen that held 13 turkeys.
Our View: C.R. 14 rights of way a gamble worth taking
It's a calculated gamble, but the Routt County Board of Commissioners should move forward with a plan to spend almost $1 million of its cash reserves to acquire the rights of way needed for Routt County Road 14 improvements.
Seminar to discuss handling finance records
Small-business owners can use their financial records to better manage their companies, accountants will tell seminar participants this week. Thursday's Success Steps lunch is titled "Good Business/Good Financial Records, Small Business Accounting."
Tom Vogl: I'll always have the memories of laughter
A week after Greg Scott's sudden and overwhelming departure, mutual friends repeatedly have mentioned two things that hit them after the truly great memorial celebration: "Who will play for upcoming family events?" (Greg was our one and only choice); and Greg's laugh, which was so special and distinct.
Steamboat briefs: Hayden seeks bids for street work
The town of Hayden plans to start the bidding process for reconstruction of Poplar Street. The prebid meeting is at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Steamboat 700 water issues complicated
Water has proved to be a contentious issue - as it always does in the West - between the city of Steamboat Springs and Steamboat 700.
West Acres residents fight road route
'Victory Highway' a misnomer to mobile-home habitants
After losing their home in Westland Mobile Home Park to redevelopment in 2006, Aimee Weekslynn and Stuart Lynn moved to West Acres Mobile Home Park. Now, they are involved in a court case against the city, which wants to build two roads through the neighborhood.
Hayden Reader of the Week: Lesly Gracia
The eighth winner of Hayden Public Library's Reader of the Week is 6-year-old Lesly Gracia.
