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Original Safeway building on Lincoln Avenue gains historic status
The Safeway grocery has been a fixture in Steamboat Springs for longer than many people might guess. The Historic Preservation Commission voted Thursday to add the original Safeway building, now the Nelson Building, 744 Lincoln Ave., to the Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places.
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Senators step up for Sundance post office
Udall, Bennet ask postmaster general to keep branch fully open
U.S. Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet have asked U.S. Postmaster General John Potter to keep Steamboat’s Sundance post office branch fully open until a new, consolidated post office is complete. The senators announced their support for continued retail and postal box services at the Sundance at Fish Creek branch in a letter to Potter released this morning.
Mike Lyons: Take it back
In the interest of self-preservation — not only of mine and those closest to me, but of all the good citizens of this country — I feel compelled to express an appeal to Heaven.
Rash of thefts from vehicles hit Frisco
According to Detective Julie Polly from the Frisco Police Department, there’s recently been a rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles throughout Frisco, as well as Summit County.
Journaling workshops offered today at library
There are no prerequisites for today’s journaling workshops at Bud Werner Memorial Library. You don’t even need to be a writer.
Steamboat Stampede set for Saturday
25th annual Nordic event to have several race lengths
The 25th annual Steamboat Stampede skate and classic ski races return to the Steamboat Ski Touring Center on Saturday. The event features five distances for racers of all levels. There are 3-, 5- and 10-kilometer races, as well as longer 23- and 43-kilometer races. The longer races equate to a half and full marathon. Preregistration is due by 5 p.m. Friday.
Ken Collins: A no-brainer
Ordinarily, it is something that’s too obvious to argue. In this case, it’s the Postal Service. Its argument is to save money and close down the Sundance post office.
Alvin Wolff: Mandatory helmets
Your paper mentioned that Ski Patrol was starting a program in the local schools regarding ski safety education (“Ski Patrol talks slope safety,” Jan. 11 Steamboat Today). I believe ski safety should be taught by example.
Our View: 2 candidates for 2 jobs
While the loss of the city’s top two planning leaders leaves a significant hole, particularly in terms of leadership and experience, it’s not one that should be filled before spring.
Original Safeway building on Lincoln Avenue gains historic status
The Safeway grocery has been a fixture in Steamboat Springs for longer than many people might guess. The Historic Preservation Commission voted Thursday to add the original Safeway building, now the Nelson Building, 744 Lincoln Ave., to the Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places.
Fundraiser to benefit theater-loving couple with medical costs
When Tami Thurston approached South Routt business owners asking for donations to benefit her friends and fellow South Routt residents Bea and Seth Bograd, every store she set foot in offered to help.
The Record for Jan. 11
Midnight Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were dispatched to a burglary alarm at a business in the 600 block of Yampa Street. Officers found an open door and were able to contact an employee to lock it.
Steamboat briefs: County awaiting toxicology report in Keith Dady’s death
Routt County Coroner Rob Ryg still is waiting on toxicology results before the autopsy of Steamboat Springs resident Keith Dady can be completed, he said Tuesday.
Chris Berry Trio offers African beats
Group plays Thursday at Ghost Ranch Saloon
It was the rhythms on a shoplifted cassette tape that first married Chris Berry’s ear to traditional African music. He was 14, and the cassette landed in his hands when a friend gave it to him. By 19, Berry had found his way to Africa to immerse himself in the rhythms he found on that tape.
Would-be Aspen marijuana grower’s plan up in smoke
City Council won’t allow wholesale medicinal marijuana plant
The Aspen City Council on Monday denied an Aspen man’s request to establish a medicinal marijuana manufacturing facility at Obermeyer Place in Aspen.
Districts to make funding requests to Educational Excellence Commission
Tonight’s Educational Excellence Commission meeting is the first step for Routt County school districts and local community groups to receive funding from the Education Fund Board.
Mainstreet’s annual meeting to address spring construction
Plans for spring construction along Lincoln Avenue highlight the agenda of Mainstreet Steamboat Springs’ annual meeting Friday. The meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Town Pub.
Joanne Palmer: Offering advice for 2010
A new year calls for some new words of wisdom, sage sayings and pearls of wisdom to curl up and contemplate: ■ Make new friends but keep the old — especially the ones who have houses in warm places. ■ Better to date a first-rate man in a second-rate car then the other way around.
Local Junior Olympic skiers shine at qualifier
1st of 3 events held at Howelsen Hill
Local skier Cliff Field jumped to the top of the pack Saturday at Howelsen Hill, and teammate Michael Ward topped the Nordic combined event as Steamboat Springs hosted the first of three Junior Olympic qualifiers Saturday.
Sailors’ Hinder reflects on All-American Bowl
Call it the harsh realities of big-time football, but Steamboat Springs High School senior Austin Hinder came away from the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl with a better outlook of what Division I football requires.
Council reassured about ACET
CBI agent: Task force has issues, needs work
After lengthy presentations by Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Curt Williams and Craig Police Chief Walt Vanatta, Craig City Council members said they feel more comfortable with the operations of the All Crimes Enforcement Team drug task force and its commander, Garrett Wiggins.
