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Shrinking economy doesn't hold back CMC graduates
After the last graduate from Colorado Mountain College's local Alpine Campus crossed the stage Saturday, the real work began.
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by Zach Fridell
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LaRoche brings pro baseball ties to Steamboat
It was 2003, and LaRoche was with the Colorado Rockies in spring training. It was his Crash Davis moment. He even references the classic baseball movie "Bull Durham" when thinking about those days.
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by Luke Graham
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Yampa Valley Regional Airport sees fewer passengers
Season numbers better than expected; capacity to decline slightly for 2009-10
Yampa Valley Regional Airport experienced a season-over-season passenger decrease this year, but officials said they were pleased with how traffic shook out.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Stories
Spirit Challenge kicks off Running Series
All that Legacy Education Foundation President Marcia Martin had to do to see the success of the 24th annual Spirit Challenge was take a look at the Russell family.
Steamboat briefs: Adult softball and soccer registration deadlines near
The registration deadline for adult softball and soccer leagues is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Register at the city's Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services office at 245 Howelsen Parkway, download a form at www.steamboatsprings.net/rec or call 879-4300.
Gary L. Wall: Emphasize quality
Regarding the story "Jobless rate building; Construction companies struggle amid severe slowdown" in the Business section of the April 26 Steamboat Pilot & Today:
The Record for May 1, 2009
2:33 a.m. A fire alarm was reported in the 1400 block of Mark Twain Lane. A Steamboat Springs Police Department officer said everything was fine.
Jail Report for April 25 to May 1
Jenna Marie Chavez, 20, Steamboat Springs - Driving under the influence of drugs, disregarding a stop sign (Colorado State Patrol)
Elizabeth Pearce: Lead by example
Regarding Clarence Page's op-ed article titled "An orphan tea party movement" in the ViewPoints section of the April 22 Steamboat Today:
Jon Quinn: Be responsible
After reading the Steamboat Pilot & Today's coverage on the issue of leash laws in last week's paper, one would probably think that I support repealing leash laws and letting dogs run amok in our fair city. There were a couple of carefully chosen sound bytes accompanied by a picture of two dogs off-leash on Lincoln Avenue that were sure to convince you that I condone this behavior. I assure you, this is not at all the case.
Conservative commentary: Three cheers for the tea parties
On April 15, perhaps 200,000 people across the U.S. took an hour off to go out and get totally disrespected by the mainstream media.
Our view: Gift policy good for school district
Kudos to the Steamboat Springs School Board for drafting a policy that could guide the decision-making process for accepting grants and gifts. A well-crafted policy could help ensure unaffordable programs and salaries don't encumber the district's budget.
Local entrepreneurs hope to add jobs, income streams
Several at-home workers are looking at ways to bring jobs or wealth into the Yampa Valley.
Sailors lacrosse has eye on tougher competition next year
As each minute passed after Friday's 16-11 loss to Lewis-Palmer in the first round of the state lacrosse playoffs, it just didn't get any easier for Steamboat coach Bob Hiester to leave the locker room.
Summit to address how to make business thrive
Event could provide 'fresh ideas,' 'confidence' to businesses, organizer said
Organizers hope this year's Economic Summit injects optimism into the business community. The May 20 to 21 event is titled Thriving in Tough Economic Times, a nod toward sunnier dispositions.
Hayden, Soroco athletes punch tickets to state
Track team members prequalify at league meet
Athletes on the Hayden and Soroco high school track and field teams let out a big sigh of relief Saturday at the Class 2A Western Slope League track meet at West Grand High School in Kremmling.
A month after ski area closes, skiers still search for turns
Aryeh Copa sat indoors on a rainy Saturday morning, and he was disappointed. "I skied 180 days last year," he said.
Best of the Web: Base area plans
Great job. It is awesome to see a group of citizens come together to make an intelligent study of what is possible and find a prudent way to proceed with the base area improvements. This is good for Steamboat now and sends a strong message about where we are going. I will look forward to seeing the council make a well-considered choice from this group's recommendations in May.
John F. Russell: When cheering gets tough
Her children may be looking forward to next year's NCAA skiing championships, but Marne Roberts has to be torn when it comes to what to wear.
Dr. Jeffery Hurst: Dental rules
The Colorado Dental Association is pleased to see Angel Henry responding to a need in her community and opening a dental hygiene clinic to provide more people with local dental hygiene services.
Class Notes: Elementary school art show set for 5 p.m. Wednesday
South Routt Elementary School will host the Fourth Annual Spring Art Show from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
North Routt newsletter aims to connect community
When Barbara McNary moved to North Routt County from Steamboat Springs three years ago, it didn't take her long to realize there's more that makes the region a different kind of place than its alpine environment of higher altitude, crisp air, tall pines and crisp light.
Routt County Spotlight: Caroline Fisher
Occupation: Server, Creekside Cafe and Grill; wedding planner
Shrinking economy doesn't hold back CMC graduates
After the last graduate from Colorado Mountain College's local Alpine Campus crossed the stage Saturday, the real work began.
Sustainability-minded candidates challenge YVEA board directors
Thinking the local electric utility is not committed enough to green business practices, a duo of Routt County women is vying for two of the three seats up for election this year on the Yampa Valley Electric Association Board of Directors.
Yampa Valley Regional Airport sees fewer passengers
Season numbers better than expected; capacity to decline slightly for 2009-10
Yampa Valley Regional Airport experienced a season-over-season passenger decrease this year, but officials said they were pleased with how traffic shook out.
On the Market: Pending sales increase to 113 as of April 27
Realtor Darrin Fryer, of Prudential Steamboat Realty, reports that the number of pending sales - property under contract - has surpassed 110.
LaRoche brings pro baseball ties to Steamboat
It was 2003, and LaRoche was with the Colorado Rockies in spring training. It was his Crash Davis moment. He even references the classic baseball movie "Bull Durham" when thinking about those days.
Real estate transactions for April 23 to 28
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
Looking Back for April 27, 1934: Relief not for those who drive an automobile
From the Friday, April 27, 1934, edition of The Steamboat Pilot:
Builder tests resilience of $6 million home buyers
When Mark and Diane Halvorson, of Snow Country Construction, began three years ago to build one of the most expensive spec homes in city limits, they paid attention to every luxury touch, right down to the ceramic-tiled dog shower in the garage.
Holiday Inn addition construction to start in August
Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs owner Scott Marr said the decision to add 35 suites and an indoor pool to his U.S. Highway 40 hotel later this summer was made independently of the recession.
Joel Reichenberger: Digital world just doesn't measure up
Denver's 16th Street Mall has all the makings of a city hotspot basically devoid of locals - nice hotels, theme restaurants and shopping available in any suburban mall.
Business File: Sweet Pea Market to move to spot next door
Sweet Pea Market plans to open May 24 at 729 Yampa St., "the little red house" next to its former space, co-owner Jonathon Hieb said.
Murray Tucker, Ph.D.: Bush's 1st 100 days
For the past hundred days, we news junkies have been saturated with cable news, Sunday talk shows and the news in general based on what will and did happen during the first hundred days of the new administration. I am not going to recount the achievements or lack thereof. As far as I'm concerned, I'm at day 101, and day 100 is dead.
Editorial cartoon for May 3, 2009
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for May 3, 2009.
Free Summer Concert Series organizers seek more support
Organizers of the Free Summer Concert Series are confident they've pulled together a strong, five-part lineup for 2009, with headliners including Rusted Root and Susan Tedeschi.
Hayden High School to mark 100 years of graduates
The 2009 graduation ceremony at Hayden High School will commemorate not only this year's group of 32 graduates, but also its four original alumni.
