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Identity theft is fastest growing crime
California man sentenced, released in identity theft of local man
When Lawrence Chiles wanted to buy an identity, all he had to do was shell out $200 on a street corner in East Los Angeles. The victim: Steamboat Springs resident Chris Wening. And Wening is hardly alone. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, and Routt County residents are no safer than any other potential victims.
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by Zach Fridell
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ELL numbers down, but programs rich in multiculturalism
English Language Learner teacher Tiffany Gebhardt and other ELL teachers in the Steamboat Springs School District have smaller classes this year, with lower enrollment after years of steady growth. ELL enrollment in South Routt is down by one student from a year ago. The Hayden School District couldn't provide exact numbers of ELL students in its schools after starting the school year Sept. 8.
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by Jack Weinstein
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ELL numbers down, but programs rich in multiculturalism
English Language Learner teacher Tiffany Gebhardt and other ELL teachers in the Steamboat Springs School District have smaller classes this year, with lower enrollment after years of steady growth. ELL enrollment in South Routt is down by one student from a year ago. The Hayden School District couldn't provide exact numbers of ELL students in its schools after starting the school year Sept. 8.
OktoberWest marks end to flurry for Chamber
OktoberWest ran across town, starting with a downtown bike parade and beer tastings Friday, going to a full day of beer and events at Gondola Square on Saturday and ending with specials at ski area restaurants today. The Chamber planned the first-time fest as part of efforts to "create some vitality for the town," Executive Vice President Sandy Evans Hall said.
Twentymile coal available in Craig
Residents who want coal for their homes must drive out of Routt
For stockings and stoves, Routt County residents will be turning to Craig this winter after Twentymile Coal Co. contracted out its home coal distribution to Bower Brothers Construction. Owner Bud Bower said the construction company will begin distributing coal to individuals at the Northwest Ready Mix site.
Sailors volleyball dispatches Bears in 3 games Saturday
For the second straight match, the Steamboat Springs girls volleyball team found itself up, 2-0, and cruising after taking the first two games from Rifle in Saturday's home match.
Jail Report for Sept. 12 to 18
Jail Report for Sept. 12 to 18
Police Blotter for Sept. 18
Police Blotter for Sept. 18
Bill Kipper: I don't get it
There was an incident in the alley between Fourth and Fifth streets and Lincoln Avenue and Yampa Street in which a guy in his 20s deliberately pulled his truck into the path of my bike, then made faces at me, then actually chased me on foot and roared at me to try and scare me.
Dr. Linda Halteman Lewis: What are we so afraid of?
Emotions are running high around the health care debate.
Mike Carlyle: Bring back races
Well, the big weekend in my mind has come and gone again for the year.
Omar M. Campbell: Time running out
A letter to the editor in the Sept. 9, 2009, issue of the Steamboat Pilot & Today, titled "Thanks for asking," by William McCawley, really hit the nail on the head.
Best of the Web for Sept. 20
Best of the Web for Sept. 20
John C. Doolittle: John Salazar should have held a town hall meeting
I would like to publicly thank Lynn Abbott for participating in a public debate (via this paper's letters to the editor) with me on the issue of nationalizing health care.
Our View: Pot ordinance goes too far
The Steamboat Springs City Council's draft ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries goes too far. Even more concerning is that the planned ordinance's restrictions on commercial speech are unconstitutional.
Class Notes: Catamount awards 13 students with scholarships
The Catamount Ranch & Club Committee has awarded 13 students scholarships totaling more than $17,000.
Rugby coach now offers high-intensity sessions at Manic Training
Sessions at Manic Training start and end on time. There isn't room for lollygagging or chitchat, but owner Graham "Bushy" Muir still describes it as "low-key." That's because the training is for athletes who want to come in and get down to business.
Business File: Chamber to host outlook breakfast Thursday
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is hosting a Business Outlook Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Rex's American Grill & Bar.
Steamboat briefs: Ski area closes trails to dispose of slash piles
From Monday to Friday, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. will close some summer trails while it tests an experimental method to dispose of slash piles left behind by logging operations.
Look Back for Sept. 21, 1934
The historical relics and specimens in the cabinet in the hall on the first floor of the courthouse are attracting a great deal of attention. Visitors are inspecting the interesting articles every day.
Local Spotlight: Sue Gallion
Occupation: Artist
Event raises suicide awareness
Bryce Mackie tells teens, parents about personal experience
When Bryce Mackie began making the film "Eternal High," when he was 16 years old, he didn't really understand the implications. During a Thursday evening presentation at Steamboat Springs High School, Mackie said that one day he began crying at the dinner table and that his parents realized the signs of depression.
Artist creates art using Raku process
Dynamic pottery process involves fiery trash cans and colorful glazes
In the decade-plus that Steamboat Springs ceramics artist Julie Anderson has been making fine art sculpture out of clay, she's learned not to become too attached to any one project.
Taking school to the outdoors
6th-graders go to Perry-Mansfield for science lessons
Since 2001, three groups of sixth-graders from Routt County schools have spent a week at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. The camp starts on a Monday and the students stay overnight at Perry-Mansfield from Tuesday to Thursday. On Friday, they take part in a community service project.
Steamboat's Gruben captures 3rd annual ultra-marathon
Jenna Gruben said the knowledge that OktoberWest festivities awaited her at the finish line of Saturday's Run, Rabbit Run Steamboat 50 ultra-marathon served as motivation. Gruben was the top women's finisher for the second year in a row, finishing the trail in a course-record time of 9 hours, 14 minutes.
Steamboat softball loses in doubleheader
The Steamboat Springs High School softball team found one positive in Saturday's doubleheader at Eagle Valley.
John F. Russell: Keeping track of what is important
Bryan Fletcher has spent most of his life pursuing important things. The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team, top finishes on the World Cup and in February, he hopes a spot on the U.S. Olympic team that will compete in Vancouver, B.C.
Opportunities abound to check out changing fall colors
Asking veteran Yampa Valley photographers Larry Pierce and Jim Steinberg to pick a favorite spot from which to photograph fall foliage is like asking a mother to pick a favorite child. Both agreed: when the aspens of Colorado turn from green to yellow and orange, it's hard to go wrong.
14K-square-foot duplex to offer 'elevated' views
Ski Trail Lane building site is steeper than Valley View ski trail
Residential elevators aren't unheard of in Steamboat Springs, but there's nothing in the city to match the twin elevator shafts built into a four-story duplex under construction this fall on Ski Trail Lane.
Huge tourney for golf team set for Tuesday
Regional event at Haymaker is Sailors' one chance to qualify for state
Despite positioning themselves as one of the top teams in the region and having several players win tournaments, only Tuesday really matters for the Steamboat Springs High School golf team. Starting at 9 a.m. at Haymaker Golf Course, the Sailors host the Class 3A and 4A regional golf tournament.
Ed MacArthur: YVHA supports 700
The board of directors of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority would like to express its support of the Steamboat 700 Community Housing Plan's proposal to provide affordable and work force housing for the Yampa Valley community.
Steamboat businesses find social network footing
Steamboat Springs businesses have been following, friending, tweeting and hash-tagging their way into the nonstop world of Web 2.0.
Identity theft is fastest growing crime
California man sentenced, released in identity theft of local man
When Lawrence Chiles wanted to buy an identity, all he had to do was shell out $200 on a street corner in East Los Angeles. The victim: Steamboat Springs resident Chris Wening. And Wening is hardly alone. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, and Routt County residents are no safer than any other potential victims.
Sailors soccer tie Huskies, 1-1
White's late goal forces tie for Steamboat, Battle Mountain
Steamboat Springs soccer equalized the game with a goal from Andrew White with five minutes remaining, but neither the Sailors nor the Huskies could come up with a way to break the tie, and the game ended, 1-1.
Joel Reichenberger: Connecting on the fly
On Friday afternoon, I strapped into a rally car for the first time, catching a ride on Rally Colorado media day. There weren't an overwhelming number of people in attendance - a few local media members, sponsors' representatives and other town dignitaries and race volunteers.
