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United Way sets $525K goal to benefit health, human services
Routt County United Way officials know the economic recession hurts people's ability to donate, but as the need for services continues to grow locally, they say there might not be a more important time than now for folks to give.
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by Jack Weinstein
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American Legion turns 90 today
Veteran support organization has 3 posts in Routt County
American Legion posts across the country celebrate the national organization's 90th birthday today, as both houses of the U.S. Congress have passed resolutions declaring it "American Legion Day." The group has almost 3 million members, according to its Web site.
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by Margaret Hair
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Dustin Dahlin, of Phippsburg, dies in rollover accident
Dustin Dahlin, of Phippsburg, was pronounced dead at YVMC on Wednesday night after being ejected from his car during a crash on Routt County Road 33.
South Routt shuttle project gets grant
CDOT awards $12K, requires matching funds from county
The trip from South Routt County to Steamboat Springs may become more convenient beginning in 2010 if Routt County commissioners can come up with $12,476.
Poplar Street work under way
Hayden construction expected to be finished by November
Poplar Street has been closed to through traffic for a week and sits ripped up and ready for rebuilding. The Hayden thoroughfare is expected to be shut until November from U.S. Highway 40 to Dry Creek. Native Excavating won the $958,000 contract.
United Way sets $525K goal to benefit health, human services
Routt County United Way officials know the economic recession hurts people's ability to donate, but as the need for services continues to grow locally, they say there might not be a more important time than now for folks to give.
$1.5 million grant going toward new dispatch system in county
After planning, applying and, for a while, despairing, the Routt County Communications department will receive a new computer dispatch system thanks to a federal grant of more than $1.5 million.
Steamboat Springs High School boys golf team wins in Aspen
The Sailors golfers, on the heels of two outright first-place finishes and a tie for first, came out on top again Tuesday at the Aspen Invitational, finishing with an uncharacteristically high team score of 240.
White endorses Penry for governor
Polls show young legislator trailing fellow Republican McInnis
Moderate state Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, has thrown his weight behind Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction, in the race to win the Republican primary and take on Gov. Bill Ritter in the 2010 gubernatorial election.
City tells West Acres residents it will explore slowing road project
The West Acres Mobile Home Park were granted what City Council President Loui Antonucci described as a mere "stay of execution," a developer was left befuddled and council members still are stuck in the middle of a quandary with no comfortable answers in sight.
Summer numbers down at YVRA
More empty seats, lower prices dampen airport revenues
The number of departures at Yampa Valley Regional Airport was down by a total of 2,500 passengers in June, July and August, compared with 2008.
Hayden School Board to hear gym bids
District has said it can't afford repairs for middle school
Hayden School Board members will hear two bids tonight that could determine the fate of the middle school gymnasium.
Joanne Palmer: Live longer - kiss your wife
I just finished reading "The Book of Useless Information," a quirky little reference book that is oddly uplifting. It is compiled by The Useless Information Society, which seems like a lofty title for people who come up with factoids.
Hayden Town Council, Routt County commissioners to discuss YVRA
Airport plans and possibilities could be at the center of a powwow Thursday between the Routt County Board of Commissioners and the Hayden Town Council.
Steamboat briefs: Adult volleyball league open for registration
Registration is open for a fall adult co-ed volleyball league.
Randal Staggs: Must need money
As we all know, tough economic times have hit everyone in some way or another, including Routt County and Steamboat. However, I find it interesting that a few years ago it was very rare to see someone chalking tires downtown in two-hour parking areas, but now you can't hardly miss this anytime you are there. Somebody must need money!
Our View: Water exchange worth exploring
Here in the semi-arid West, few issues are as important to the long-term viability of a community as water rights and water policy.
Forum to unite shutterbugs
Local photographer to share digital landscape tips Monday
On Monday, local photographer Peter Arnold will lead a workshop and photography forum about merging digital photos in Adobe Photoshop to create high-resolution landscape shots.
Steamboat boys soccer beats Moffat County
Steamboat's boys soccer team traveled to Moffat County on Tuesday for a Western Slope League contest against the rival Bulldogs, and the Sailors escaped with a 2-1 victory to remain undefeated on the season.
Hayden volleyball netters fall in 5 sets
With only three returning starters and a team devoid of experience, it was expected the Hayden High School volleyball team would endure some growing pains. But after Tuesday's five-set loss (14-25, 25-23, 25-22, 13-25, 14-16) to North Park at home, Hayden coach Greg Johnson thinks that process will be expedited.
Jon Casson: Skatepark a community effort
Over the past several weeks, crews have been hard at work cleaning up the old sewer lagoons at the Bear River Parcel. As part of the cleanup effort, the city also prepared a portion of the site for construction of a new concrete skateboard park. Last week, a construction crew from Team Pain Skateparks showed up to begin building the actual skatepark. With an estimated build time of eight weeks, we should have a brand-spankin' new skatepark sometime this fall. Eight weeks to build a skatepark that's been over 10 years in the making.
Jon Quinn: A councilman's duty
I very much doubt that any of you voted for me because you believed me to be an expert on annexation. On the contrary, I can only hope that you may have because you hoped I would be thoughtful, reasonable and fair. But it doesn't matter. It is now my charge, and that of the six citizens who serve with me, to represent the interests of the community to the best of my abilities. It is my duty to weigh all of the evidence and opinion, to read all of the materials, the articles and even the blogs and then to cast a vote. I never expected that every vote would be easy, and so I have not been disappointed.
The Record for Sept. 14
The Record for Sept. 14
American Legion turns 90 today
Veteran support organization has 3 posts in Routt County
American Legion posts across the country celebrate the national organization's 90th birthday today, as both houses of the U.S. Congress have passed resolutions declaring it "American Legion Day." The group has almost 3 million members, according to its Web site.
