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Biathlon, street events revisit Steamboat history
Fighting wet conditions that made loading black powder firearms difficult and navigating on cross-country skis sticky, competitors at the 36th annual International Muzzle Loading Biathlon on Saturday afternoon made their way through four laps around a cross-country course and four rounds of target shooting.
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Biathlon, street events revisit Steamboat history
Fighting wet conditions that made loading black powder firearms difficult and navigating on cross-country skis sticky, competitors at the 36th annual International Muzzle Loading Biathlon on Saturday afternoon made their way through four laps around a cross-country course and four rounds of target shooting.
DOW officials: Steamboat 700 site not crucial for deer, elk
City supports parks, open space proposal for annexation
The Steamboat 700 site does not provide critical wildlife habitat and would not significantly affect wetlands, state officials and a private consultant, respectively, said last week. A study of wetlands conducted by local natural resource consultants Western Bionomics in November 2006 found minimal environmental impacts from potential development at the site.
Snow at First Sight contest winners try out ski bikes at ski area
In many ways, it was the perfect match, ski bikes and the three novices who rode them Friday morning at Steamboat Ski Area. Ruchu Adhikary, Trevor Allison and Deena Bright had never been to Steamboat Springs before cruising into town for the first time this week. The three had never even seen snow before they arrived in Colorado early last month as winners of a Colorado Tourism Office’s Snow at First Sight contest.
Newest SSWSC member, Pat Deneen, is top American mogul skier
At age 22, Pat Deneen Jr., the newest member of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, might be the United States’ best opportunity for a medal in men’s moguls. He is the reigning World Champion, was the FIS Rookie of the Year in 2008 and has been on the fast track to skiing’s peak since he first strapped on skis at 11 months old.
Steamboat girls basketball picks up win
Sailors squad passes Delta, 46-30; boys team falls, 64-58
Maybe in the past an ugly loss like Friday’s against Palisade would have derailed the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team. Playing as crisply as the team has all year, Steamboat glided past Delta on Saturday, picking up an easy 46-30 win.
John F. Russell: Heeeere’s Tommy
Tom Steitz is that little voice in your head that never seems to go away. It’s kind of like the voice that reminds you of that important 2 p.m. meeting at work while you sip your morning coffee, or makes you wonder if you locked the front door of your house as you drive down the block. Lucky for me, I rarely hear that voice at night because I snore.
The Jail Report for Jan. 30 to Feb. 5
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.
The Record for Feb. 5
1:39 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers made a traffic stop at Missouri Avenue and Grand Street. Officers arrested a 21-year-old Steamboat Springs man on suspicion of being a fugitive of justice for driving under revocation. Officers also arrested a 24-year-old Steamboat man on suspicion on driving under the influence, violation of bail bond conditions and failure to signal a turn.
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.’s airline program could grow
Wirth: Ski Corp. to increase seat numbers on wings of ‘modest recovery’
An expansion of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.’s airline program could bring 10,000 more visitors to the Yampa Valley next winter than are flying in this season. Andy Wirth, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., said last week that Ski Corp. officials and some major airlines are projecting “a modest recovery” in the economy by next winter and are negotiating airline deals accordingly.
Business File: Chamber to host speed networking Thursday
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is hosting a speed networking event from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at The Boathouse Pub. The event helps people meet and talk about business ideas. The $5 cost includes entry fee, appetizers and a drink ticket. The cost is $15 for people who aren’t Chamber members. E-mail rsvp@steamboat chamber.com or call the Chamber at 875-7000 to reserve a spot.
Parents, police worry marijuana dispensaries confuse kids
Parent Julie Carta is concerned that the opening of medical marijuana dispensaries in Steamboat Springs sends a confusing message to children. Since August, three dispensaries have begun offering medical marijuana to registered patients. The city instituted a moratorium, providing time to draft a policy that allowed it to regulate the businesses.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden Town Talk
Happy birthday wishes to Austin Williams, Steve Bell, Sam Montieth and Tina Williams. Anniversary wishes to Linda and Ernie Archuleta.
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news
Again, we can use jewelry and helpers during our weekly bingo games. We sure appreciate all the donations of jewelry, and we welcome any more that people can spare. Our games are at 10 a.m. every Tuesday.
Steamboat youth honored for hard work
Max May, 15, one of 10 youth corps members to receive award
Looking back and reflecting on his two weeks of service with the Steamboat Springs Community Youth Corps, the crew leaders who worked with 15-year-old Steamboat Springs resident Max May described him as “a stellar corps member” who “showed great capacity for learning and working hard.”
School lunches for week of Feb. 8
School lunches for the week of Feb. 8
Best of the Web: Square redevelopment
■ Well done, I think that a good compromise has been reached. I just hope that they really do work to include enough commercial space and entertainment venues that will make Ski Time Square vibrant again.
Amy Priegel: Wallet returned
I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to whoever found my wallet and turned it in to McDonald’s during the past weekend. I lost it on my way from Breckenridge to a hockey tournament in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Looking Back for Feb. 8, 1935
Colorado to pay sales tax beginning March 1
Scientist gives 5th-graders a lesson about how weather balloons work
When Colin Musselman woke up Wednesday, the Soda Creek Elementary School fifth-grader had no idea he would help launch a weather balloon. Colin even had forgotten about his class field trip to learn how weather balloons work from Storm Peak Laboratory Director Gannet Hallar.
Local Spotlight: Lindsay V. Kole
Age: 27 Occupation: Hostess at Slopeside Grill; salesperson at Steamboat Art Co.; salesperson at Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory Place of birth: Point Pleasant, N.J.
Chuck McConnell: Constitution
The president of the United States delivered the constitutionally required State of the Union address last week, and in a mere 70 minutes, he clearly demonstrated his strategy to consolidate federal government power in the executive branch.
Good For Steamboat Committee: Finally! Real solutions
We can all agree that U.S. Highway 40 traffic congestion west of downtown has been an issue for many years. But almost nothing has been done about it. This annexation is the beginning of the solution to U.S. 40 challenges.
Let's Vote Committee: There is no traffic solution
Annexing Steamboat 700 will produce two negative consequences. Traffic congestion will get much worse, increasing downtown drive times, tying up traffic at strategic points and denigrating our quality of life.
Our View: Don’t let them go hungry
It was both heartwarming and heart wrenching to learn last week about the efforts of school nurse Dot Haberlan and others associated with Routt County’s public school districts to provide snacks for the increasing number of students who are going to school with empty stomachs.
Sailors hockey wins against Valor
The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team easily won Saturday, skating past Valor Christian, 7-2. The Sailors, now 10-3-2, got four goals from Jon Winkelblech, two from Ian Anderson and one from Lance Ostrom.
Heritage Park home sets a standard
Couple finds balance between sustainability and economy
Paul Ralston and Mariana Ishida purchased a building site in Heritage Park that overlooked open ranch land more than two years ago. However, they temporarily put the building on hold as construction prices went up. They didn’t revisit the possibility until summer 2009.
Web auction of foreclosed home ends on Valentine’s Day
Realtor Cindy MacGray, with Prudential Steamboat Realty in Steamboat Springs, has developed a specialty in short sales and foreclosures, though her listings are much broader than that. She says the eBay-style online bidding process at realtybid.com represents a first for the Steamboat market as far as she knows.
Real Estate transactions for Jan. 29 to Feb. 3
Real Estate transactions for Jan. 29 to Feb. 3
Rams boys basketball team flushes Eagles, 66-58
Soroco High School boys basketball got a steal and Rams senior Alex Estes got a jump down the court, gaining a quick 5 feet on anyone following him. The roar started as he caught the pass, and it reached a climax as he flew up and threw down the dunk for his team’s 66-58 victory against Paonia.
Vancouver bristling with possibilities
The quaint and vibrant town of Vancouver, British Columbia, almost seems too perfect. There are mountains, oceans, rich culture, delicious dining — and did we mention the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Expectations fuel Nordic combined team’s drive
More so than ever before, the U.S. team led by Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane and Billy Demong has demonstrated the talent and execution worthy of standing atop an Olympic podium.
U.S. freestyle team has a history of winning
The U.S. Freestyle Ski Team has a vast history of winning medals at the Olympic Games, more than any nation in fact. But the United States hasn’t won a gold since a trio of skiers did it in 1998 at the games in Nagano, Japan.
Andy Wirth’s must-do things while in Vancouver
Andy Wirth, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., travels often to Vancouver, British Columbia, for work. Here are some of Wirth’s must-see things while there.
Joel Reichenberger: Wrestling still strong in county
I’m probably not the best advocate for wrestling in Routt County. I didn’t wrestle when I was in high school and always have been a basketball kind of guy.
Class Notes: Steamboat alum named to Montana State honor roll
Korie Steitz, a 2005 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, was named to Montana State University’s dean’s honor roll.
On the Market: Hospital eyes pond site for senior living location
Yampa Valley Medical Center announced this week that a parcel of land adjacent to Casey’s Pond on Walton Creek Road is the planned location for a new senior living community.
Brent Boyer: Bringing the Olympics home
We make a lot of our Olympic tradition here in Steamboat Springs, and for good reason. The city nicknamed Ski Town USA has had a hand in sending more than 80 winter athletes to their respective sports’ biggest stage.
Experienced US snowboarders return
At first glance, it might not appear much has changed with the U.S. Snowboarding Team in the past four years. That’s good news for the United States’ medal aspirations, as snowboarding has proven to be a red, white and blue gold mine since it was introduced into the Olympics in 1998.
Olympics appearances provide lasting memories
When Nordic combined skier Gary Crawford first walked into the stadium in Lake Placid, N.Y., for the opening ceremonies of the 1980 Olympics, he lost himself in a flood of emotion. It was there that he first realized he had stepped onto the stage of one of the biggest events in all of sports.
