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Hayden seniors distinguished in academics, athletics
Lissa Hoza will graduate today with the rest of Hayden's Class of 2009 in a ceremony that begins at 2 p.m. at the high school on West Jefferson Avenue in Hayden.
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by Zach Fridell
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John F. Russell: Unnoticed, but still appreciated
It is one of the most important training facilities in the Yampa Valley, yet drivers rarely notice it as they fly along U.S. Highway 40 on their way to Denver or the turn for Oak Creek.
Routt County Spotlight: Guy DeFazio
Occupation: Engineer
Several Yampa Street businesses moving, opening
Sunpie's Bistro's owners are trying to buy their lot. Sweet Pea Market has moved and may begin year-round operation. Mountain Mama's has set up on a Yampa Street lot for summer, and Steamboat Flyfisher plans to open in The Olympian on Yampa in June.
Steamboat briefs: United Way Day of Caring on Wednesday
Routt County United Way is coordinating the 13th annual Day of Caring from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday. The Ski Town Lions Club is providing lunch for all volunteers.
Hayden seniors distinguished in academics, athletics
Lissa Hoza will graduate today with the rest of Hayden's Class of 2009 in a ceremony that begins at 2 p.m. at the high school on West Jefferson Avenue in Hayden.
Christian Heritage class of 4 a diverse group
2009 graduating seniors have broad range of interests, talents to explore
There are only four graduates this year at Christian Heritage School, but their personalities range as widely as a 400-person class. Christian Heritage's graduation begins at 3 p.m. today at the school on Brandon Circle.
Van De Carr pushes for local youth center
Nonprofit leader has early plans for development, environmental facility
In Gretchen Van De Carr's dreams, a building rises out of land near a forested area. There, youths are learning, seniors are hiking and people of all ages are interacting with the environment.
Tigers add more points during state track meet's final day
Murphy Smartt and Holli Salazar led Hayden High School at the state track meet Saturday, while Soroco High School earned another medal thanks to the boys 1,600-meter relay team.
Campgrounds expect to see increase in visitors
Travelers lean toward low-cost vacation alternatives for summer
As Memorial Day weekend and the traditional start to summer approaches, many expect a busy year for local campgrounds - despite the economy - because of low gas prices and vacationers seeking cheaper alternatives.
Best of the Web: Take time at the wheel
We can all just take a little more time to be aware of our surroundings before proceeding from a stop or yield sign. Just today, I saw a driver stopped at Third Street to turn right onto Lincoln: the driver never once looked right, only looked left for his opportunity to turn right onto Lincoln. Meanwhile, a pedestrian was just crossing in the crosswalk from the bank toward the post office, when the driver turned onto Lincoln, barely missing the pedestrian. :And with the nice weather, we have more pedestrians and bicyclists that we, as drivers, need to be aware of. Please, take a minute and look both ways repeatedly before proceeding.
Doug Monger and Christy Belton: Protecting our water
Ferril, Colorado's one-time poet laureate, could have had the Yampa Valley in mind when writing that line. Whether we're ranchers or retailers, miners or mountaineers, engineers or environmentalists, drillers or developers, precious water from our streams, rivers and wells is the most basic ingredient of life.
The Record for May 15
7:15 p.m. During a traffic stop on Routt County Road 33, Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Steamboat Springs man on charges including vehicular eluding, unlawful distribution and possession of a Schedule II substance and disregarding a stop sign. A Sheriff's Office sergeant said when deputies attempted to stop the man, he "took off" on his motorcycle on C.R. 33. Deputies apprehended him "without incident," the sergeant said. No civilian vehicles were involved.
Hybrid bike offers easy way to get around town
It almost feels as if someone's pushing, whether the terrain is Lincoln Avenue or a steeper road elsewhere in the city. That's what the crew at Steamboat Ski and Bike Kare call the "wow" effect, and they say nearly every rider who's climbed aboard the Giant-built Twist Freedom hybrid bicycle has had the same reaction.
Business File: First Steps Seminar moves to Tuesday
The First Steps Seminar, put on by Colorado Mountain College's Bogue Enterprise Center and SCORE, is scheduled for Tuesday instead of Wednesday. The free seminar is aimed at people who are considering starting a business. It will help participants address questions about ideas, financing and their strengths and weaknesses.
Editorial cartoon for May 17, 2009
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for May 17, 2009.
Conservative commentary: Reliving 1773
On Dec. 16, 1773, a meeting was organized by the Sons of Liberty and chaired by Samuel Adams at Boston's Old South Meeting House. The meeting was one of a series that had been organized to address the considerable objections of the colonists to the Tea Act. After Adams announced that, "This meeting can do nothing further to save the country," a band of between 30 and 130 men, some thinly disguised as American Indians, left the meeting bound for Boston Harbor. The men then boarded the Dartmouth, the Eleanor and the Beaver, and they dumped 342 chests of tea into the water to protest the tax and the manner in which it had been imposed.
Cindy Wither: Make walking safer
The sadness of the loss of Bob Bear will be felt by all of us for a long time - his family, friends and students. Bob was tragically hit last week when crossing U.S. Highway 40 at Pine Grove Road.
Joel Reichenberger: Combined meet a success
A good place to stand was hard to come by near the discus competition area Thursday morning at the state track meet at Lakewood's JeffCo Stadium. It was hard even to see the competitor spinning in the ring during the Class 3A boys event.
On the Market: Hall joins Real Living as a broker/associate
Real Living Professional Group announced that Annette Hall has joined the firm as a broker/associate.
Looking back for May 18, 1934
Hugh L. Mathews, son of Joseph Mathews, of Oak Creek, and prominent in the United Mine Workers and other union labor activities, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative for Routt and Moffat counties in a letter to Chairman Chester Homer of the Republican country central committee. The letter follows:
Ed Dingledine: Bus safety priority
This is in response to a letter written by one of your readers ("School bus safety," Krista Andress) in the Wednesday Steamboat Today. Our school bus drivers are trained professionals who are very good at performing the difficult task of monitoring student behavior while driving a large, complex vehicle in rural and urban conditions.
Market on the Mountain gets new owner
Gary Roney buys store after 16 years of service
Gary Roney couldn't be more pleased to take the reins as new owner of Market on the Mountain. The Missouri native worked for Bill and Kay Stuart at the market for 16 years, taking ownership May 1.
The Jail Report for May 9 to 15
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.
Kindergarten filling fast across Routt County
Pre-enrollment numbers high
Administrators say predicting the number of kindergartners who will join local schools in the fall is more art than science, but if pre-enrollment numbers are any indication, all three Routt County school districts are on track for full classrooms next fall.
Class notes: Chelsea Casler wins $2,500 scholarship
The PEO STAR Scholarship was awarded to Chelsea Casler, senior at Hayden High School, for the 2009-10 academic year. Chelsea is the daughter of Tracy Moyers and was recommended for this award by Chapter UO of Mission Viejo, Calif. Casler has been accepted to attend University of Denver where she plans to study international relations in the fall.
New skatepark construction could begin this summer
Construction of a new Steamboat Springs skatepark could begin this August in western Steamboat, city and Steamboat Skatepark Alliance officials said.
Volunteers bring fresh energy to Taste of South Routt
Toward the end of March, Stagecoach resident Julie Hoff went to a meeting of the South Routt Economic Development Council to talk about the Taste of South Routt.
Horizons Specialized Services closes on $450K home in Steamboat II
A trio of Horizons Specialized Services clients is at home in a new neighborhood this spring. The agency closed last month on the $450,000 purchase of the former Bockelman home, at 40535 North Star Place in Steamboat II.
Real estate transactions for May 7 to 13
- MJH PROPERTIES LLC To ENGEL, ELLEN E and ENGEL, JOHN F For EMERALD LODGE AT TRAPPEURS CROSSING RESORT CONDO UNIT 5303 - $1,050,000
Our View: Housing policy changes offer promise
The success of the city's affordable housing policy should be measured by its ability to produce desirable units for qualified buyers, a feat that has proved difficult since the adoption of the inclusionary zoning ordinance two years ago.
Hayden residents praise Chad Jones after decade of coaching peewee
Chad Jones isn't the kind of coach who shuffles a struggling child to the bench or a new position. Instead, he works with the athlete until the child is ready to hit the field.
