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Spillane's win historic for U.S., Steamboat
Steamboat skier jumps, races to 1st U.S. Nordic combined Olympic medal
Steamboat resident Johnny Spillane has won the United States' first-ever Winter Olympic medal in Nordic combined, taking silver Sunday in the Normal Hill Individual Gundersen event at the 2010 games in Whistler, British Columbia.
Early Morning
Risk concerns linger for Steamboat 700
Attorneys, city staff maintain that taxpayers aren’t liable for annexation’s costs
The Web site for Let’s Vote committee, opposing Steamboat 700, includes questions such as “What if Steamboat 700 runs into financial trouble at a point in time when the expansion of the water system becomes necessary? Who pays for a needed system if the developer can’t?” “It begs the question, who’s going to come out of pocket for that?” Let’s Vote member Bill Moser, a local Realtor, said last week.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Morning
Lodwick, Spillane in the medal hunt
Strongs jumps by the Americans leave them in good position for the cross-country portion of the event, which begins at 2:45 p.m. today and is expected to be covered live by NBC. The right wax combination might be key to the podium given the rainy conditions in Whistler.
Evening
Nordic combined competition opens today in Whistler
Demong, Americans seem relaxed before first competition at 2010 Winter Olympics
He was less than 24 hours from one of the biggest races of his life, but U.S. Nordic combined skier Billy Demong wasn’t about to let the anticipation keep him awake Saturday night. Today's normal hill individual Gundersen event begins with the jumping portion at 11 a.m. The cross-country portion begins at 2:45 p.m. MST. NBC television coverage begins at noon today.
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by John F. Russell
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Stories
Spillane's win historic for U.S., Steamboat
Steamboat skier jumps, races to 1st U.S. Nordic combined Olympic medal
Steamboat resident Johnny Spillane has won the United States' first-ever Winter Olympic medal in Nordic combined, taking silver Sunday in the Normal Hill Individual Gundersen event at the 2010 games in Whistler, British Columbia.
Lodwick, Spillane in the medal hunt
Strongs jumps by the Americans leave them in good position for the cross-country portion of the event, which begins at 2:45 p.m. today and is expected to be covered live by NBC. The right wax combination might be key to the podium given the rainy conditions in Whistler.
Two nonprofits increase Old Town presence
Autism Program, Whiteman Primary look to grow in heart of Steamboat
Two local nonprofit organizations are seeking city development permits that would allow them to increase their presence in Old Town Steamboat Springs. The Yampa Valley Autism Program and Lowell Whiteman Primary School are looking to local buildings to grow their organizations.
American ski jumpers fall short at 1st Olympic event
3 Americans still meet their goals
There was an undeserved look of disappointment in Anders Johnson’s and Nick Alexander’s eyes as they looked up the slopes of the normal hill at Whistler Olympic Park on Saturday afternoon.
John F. Russell: Olympic traditions
Nobody takes more pride in the success of former Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athletes than Nordic Program Director Todd Wilson and his staff. When the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team takes center stage at Whistler Olympic Park today, you can bet the athletes will be on Wilson’s mind
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden news for Feb. 14
Milestones Happy Birthday wishes to Austin Williams, Steve Bell, Sam Montieth, Tina Williams and Lisa Camilletti. Events successful
Mentoring event lets students spend day with businesspeople
Decked out in a blue scrub shirt Tuesday, Noah Bass got a chance to see what it would be like to be a veterinarian. The Lowell Whiteman Primary School sixth-grader was one of the school’s fifth- through eighth-graders who participated in its mentoring day.
Glenwood bedevil Steamboat boys basketbal team
Late rally is not enough as boys team falls at home
Streaky play was the rule in Saturday evening’s showdown between the top two boys basketball teams in the Western Slope League. Glenwood Springs’ streaks proved better, however, and the Demons built plenty enough of a cushion to withstand a late Sailors surge, winning 57-52 and locking up the league championship.
Men’s moguls team prepares for medal event today at Olympics
Olympic inexperience dots the U.S. men’s moguls team, but expectations are splattered across the four-man team whose members are making their virgin trip to the sports summit. True, Pat Deneen, Bryon Wilson, Nate Roberts and Mike Morse never have experienced the Olympics.
Luke Graham: News, notes from the Olympics
Sports columnist Luke Graham describes what he's seen while covering the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Soroco girls basketball rallies for 40-38 win
Boys squad falls Saturday
Soroco girls basketball coach David Bruner wanted to explain how his team won despite facing an impossible deficit Saturday afternoon in a game at Vail Christian High School. One problem: even two hours after the game, he couldn’t quite figure it out himself.
Hayden sends 7 wrestlers to state; Routt County sends 10
The Hayden High School wrestling team, competing Friday and Saturday at a Class 2A regional tournament in Palisade, qualified seven athletes for next weekend’s state tournament and garnered a third-place finish.
The Record for Feb. 12
The Record for Feb. 12
Jail Report for Feb. 6 to 12
Jail Report for Feb. 6 to 12
Risk concerns linger for Steamboat 700
Attorneys, city staff maintain that taxpayers aren’t liable for annexation’s costs
The Web site for Let’s Vote committee, opposing Steamboat 700, includes questions such as “What if Steamboat 700 runs into financial trouble at a point in time when the expansion of the water system becomes necessary? Who pays for a needed system if the developer can’t?” “It begs the question, who’s going to come out of pocket for that?” Let’s Vote member Bill Moser, a local Realtor, said last week.
Steamboat briefs: Wreck kills 1 on US 40 near Hayden
two-vehicle wreck resulted in a death Saturday evening, Colorado State Patrol Sgt. Scott Elliott said. The wreck occurred after 6 p.m. on U.S. Highway 40 between Milner and Hayden. A Nissan SUV was heading east on U.S. 40 near mile marker 117, leaving Mount Harris Canyon, when it spun out of control, Elliott said.
Educators help raise awareness about ‘sexting’
School holds presentation about dangers of sending explicit texts
If you don’t want your dad to see what you’re texting, don’t send it. That’s the message Steamboat Springs High School sophomore Amy Brodie delivered to a class of freshmen. Brodie and three other Advocates Building Peaceful Communities peer educators were giving a presentation about the dangers of “sexting.”
Soda Creek students welcome Olympics
Friday festivities at Howelsen Hill include song, dance and former competitors
On Friday morning, Soda Creek Elementary School fifth-grader Ellie Kavanaugh was thinking about Olympic moguls skiing. An Olympic-themed ceremony at Howelsen Hill, a school-wide assembly featuring presentations by students and short speeches from former Olympians, helped Ellie get in the spirit.
Steamboat green thumbs offer tips for early start to gardening
In anticipation of frost-free days in June, Little Shop of Growers co-owner and greenhouse vegetable garden keeper Kristen Pappas starts vegetable seeds indoors during late March or early April each year.
Dennis Howard: Affordable housing
Good news everybody. After some research, I have discovered that there is plenty of affordable housing already available in Steamboat! Under the Steamboat 700 annexation agreement, the cost of attainable homes is driven by the average income of our area.
Scott Rawles: Thanks, Steamboat
Special thanks to Andy Wirth and his staff at Steamboat Ski Area, Eric Skinner and his staff at the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and Tracey Rogalski of Go Alpine taxi.
Let's Vote Committee: Water equals vote no
Last spring, the city of Steamboat Springs adopted water adequacy and water rights dedication policies that apply to new developments. Under the Water Rights Dedication Policy, every applicant shall dedicate to the city a dependable water supply equal to 120 percent of the water rights necessary to meet the requirements identified in the water demand report.
Business File: Chamber hosts business breakfast Wednesday
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is hosting a Business Outlook Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Rex’s American Grill & Bar, adjoining the Holiday Inn on U.S. Highway 40 on the city’s south side.
Carolina biscuits meet west side Steamboat
Rex Brice’s newest restaurant Lil’ House offers breakfast, lunch sandwiches
A little bit of North Carolina invaded the west side of Steamboat Springs this week as local restaurateur Rex Brice opened Lil’ House, billed as a country biscuits and coffee joint. Brice, who grew up in North Carolina, said he wanted to offer a new kind of restaurant on Steamboat’s west side.
Local spotlight: Shane Anderson
Q. When did you move to Routt County, and what brought you here? A. November 2006.
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for Feb. 14
Visitors Juanita Davis’ son Bob has been in here visiting with her this week, and Virginia Rossi stopped by and visited with Lila Rider. Clarice Reid’s son and daughter-in-law have been visiting earlier in the week. Carol Rickman also has had family and friends in to visit with her, and Frances Wither has been having family in visiting on a regular basis in the past weeks.
Looking Back: Remainder of public lands are withdrawn
75 years ago — From the Friday, Feb. 15, 1935, edition of The Steamboat Pilot:
Class notes: Sailor Julie May makes Mesa State dean’s list
Julie May, a 2006 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School was named to the Mesa State College fall 2009 dean’s list.
School lunches for the week of Feb. 15 to 19
School lunches for the week of Feb. 15 to 19
Steamboat hockey wins conference despite Saturday’s loss
This wasn’t how they envisioned closing out the regular season. Still, the Steamboat Springs High School boys hockey team players could find something to take pride in Saturday night, even after a tough 3-1 loss to perennial powerhouse Cheyenne Mountain.
Real estate transactions for Feb. 3 to 11
Routt County real estate transactions for Feb. 3 to 11, 2010
On the Market: Vernon Monger receives Utah building accolades
Steamboat Springs native Vernon Monger recently was awarded the Building Division Project Manager of the Year award by the Utah Chapter of the Associated General Contractors.
Best of the Web: Steamboat II water
hen water mains break, aren’t there typically boil orders or a waiting period for flushing contaminants out of the pipes before drinking the water again?
Good For Steamboat commitee: The truth about water
Mark Twain once said, “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over.” It is no surprise that the Let’s Vote committee is trying to use the emotional and complex issue of water to scare voters into reversing the annexation of Steamboat 700 by the City Council.
Our View: Voters still have time, resources
We hope voter turnout in the mail-only election reflects the importance of the decision and the tremendous interest many residents have in the future of our community.
Agent moves high-end condos
Private hot tub patio unlocks ground-floor sales at Bear Lodge
Given the economic climate, Michael Hurley, representing Australian developer Rod Forrester, of Aria Colorado, is pretty happy to say that Bear Lodge and neighboring Emerald Lodge accounted for nine luxury condominium sales between $1 million and $1.5 million in the first 11 months of 2009.
