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Petition for 700 vote succeeds
City manager confirms enough verified signatures to return annexation to City Council
City Manager Jon Roberts confirmed today that there are enough verified petition signatures to return the Steamboat 700 annexation to Steamboat Springs City Council and potentially put the proposal to a public vote.
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Steamboat Briefs: Oak Creek Planning meeting set for today
The Oak Creek Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. today at Oak Creek Town Hall to discuss the town’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.
Damon Schneider: Slap in the face
What Congress is doing is repugnant to the Constitution and is a slap in the face to individual liberty.
Bob and Bert Rundell: A great community
We would like to thank this wonderful community for all the outpouring of support and kindness shown to us and Grease Monkey and Big O Tires employees since the loss of our son, Dustin Dahlin.
Grant Fenton and Paul Strong: Thanks, Pilot & Today
We would like to thank the Steamboat Pilot & Today for a most rewarding experience. Having the opportunity recently to serve on the Editorial Board as community representatives proved to be meaningful and educational.
Pat Adams: Mountain lion sightings
I hope Jim Haskins, of the Division of Wildlife, will read “Beast in the Garden.”
Our View: 1st step is the hardest — and most important
The onset of winter means a lot of things here in Routt County — the excitement of another ski season, the promise of increased business in the local economy and the anticipation of celebrating the holiday season with friends and family. But it also signals the time of year when depression is most prevalent and when suicidal thoughts and attempts peak.
Joanne Palmer: We could enjoy a starry night at Ski Time Square
Winter stargazing is just one of the activities that could happen in Ski Time Square … until we get a professional football team. The demolished site of Ski Time Square commercial area needs something that will attract tourists to the area.
MCHS grad loses battle with cancer
Cory Pike succumbs to lymphoma at 20
With his parents and brother by his side, 20-year-old Cory Pike died Monday night of Burkitt’s lymphoma after fighting the cancer for six months.
Sports briefs: Football playoff game time set
A game time and day have been secured for the Steamboat Springs High School football team’s second-round playoff game against Windsor. Steamboat and Windsor will play at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Field in Steamboat.
Steamboat snowboarder takes 2nd, 4th in Copper events
After spending last season recovering from knee surgery, a pair of top-five results last week at NorAm events at Copper Mountain was just what the doctor ordered for Steamboat Springs Alpine snowboarder Justin Reiter.
City Council has no quick answer for building fee hike
Council to wait for county before deciding on proposed increase
The Steamboat Springs City Council gave tentative support Tuesday to raising building permit and plan check fees, but it agreed to postpone a final decision for at least several weeks.
First String grows in new spot
Music store moves from Lincoln Avenue to Loggers Lane
Since Steve Boynton opened the doors to First String Music in spring 2007, two thoughts have driven his business: This place should be a gathering spot, and this place is small. With a new location, Boynton hopes to have changed those things.
Police, Advocates join for answers
Groups to host town hall meeting to address rumors
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is partnering with Advocates Building Peaceful Communities to provide answers and address rumors circulating about sexual assaults in Steamboat.
Tree-hunting season opens in Routt County
Christmas tree permits now available from forest ranger offices
Pull on the boots, pack up the saw and load up the car: It’s tree-hunting time. Permits for Christmas trees now are available from the Routt National Forest ranger offices from Walden to Craig for $10 apiece, but getting the permit is the easy part.
Fish Creek, Bruce’s trails open to cross-country enthusiasts
The opening of Steamboat Ski Area for Alpine skiers and snowboarders still is a week away, but cross-country skiers in Steamboat have two options this week. The Steamboat Ski Touring Center made the most of the recent snowstorm to open the beginners’ area and the Fish Creek Trail on Sunday.
Learning to overcome fear in Nairobi, Kenya
I returned to the Rescue Centre last week in order to be here when four girls from Tasaru completed secondary school. This is my first opportunity to be with girls from the start as they begin the process of transitioning out of the center once they have completed high school.
The Record for Nov. 16
Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a report of a fire alarm in the 11000 block of Routt County Road 51A near Hayden. It was a false alarm, and everything was fine.
Cog Road repairs to begin Monday
After nearly two months of delays, the $1.23 million construction project to repair a section of Routt County Road 76, the Cog Road, is set to begin Monday.
Livability index in 2nd year
Routt County data can be compared with last year’s baseline
In its second year, the Routt County Livability Index can now begin to do what its creators intended. Last year’s index established a baseline to provide a basis of comparison for future years, said Grant Fenton, the project manager for the Routt County Economic Development Cooperative, the group that put together the study.
Experts offer last-minute tips to save energy and reduce costs
Chilly morning temperatures at the start of the week might have been a wake-up call for any resident who’s left home weatherization for the last minute.
Hayden School Board to review Hagins firing
Former transportation director alleges board took illegal action
The Hayden School Board will decide tonight whether to accept the termination of former Transportation Director Richard “Festus” Hagins. Hagins was told he was fired via an Oct. 26 letter from Superintendent Greg Rockhold. Hagins has alleged that the School Board acted illegally by voting to terminate his contract in executive session during its Oct. 21 meeting.
