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Steamboat youth a top Relay fundraiser
10-year-old Jordyn Hetrick has raised more than $1,000 for annual event
Jordyn Hetrick guessed that she walked about 100 laps during last year’s Steamboat Springs Relay For Life. The 10-year-old is participating again this year in the event, which is July 23 and 24 at the Steamboat Springs High School track.
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by Jack Weinstein
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Afternoon
Crowds attend Steamboat's Art in the Park, balloon rodeo
A Steamboat Springs Arts Council official said Saturday's Art in the Park had the largest turnout she's seen, and Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association officials estimated that about 3,500 people came to the launch field for the Hot Air Balloon Rodeo on Saturday morning.
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Stories
Steamboat biker takes 2nd in Tour Divide race
Lobeck rode 2,745 miles along the Continental Divide
The wind was ever-present, a constant force blowing north with such regularity that someone might as well have been driving in front of Steamboat Springs mountain biker Erik Lobeck with a fan.“I think I only rode 30 miles not into a headwind,” he said Thursday. That’s saying something, considering the Tour Divide runs 2,745 miles along North America’s backbone, the Continental Divide.
Real Estate transactions for July 2 to 8, 2010
Routt County real estate transactions for the week of July 2 to 8, 2010
Steamboat home and garden tour set for next weekend
Steamboat’s homes and gardens will be on display at their summer peak
The drenching thunderstorms that rumbled through the Yampa Valley last week were a blessing to Linda Cantway. She and her husband, Don, keep livestock watering troughs beneath their downspouts to collect moisture to sustain the hundreds of trees and shrubs on their property in Country Green south of Steamboat.
On the Market: Steamboat Realtors golf for scholarships
Steamboat Springs’ real estate community funded $15,000 in scholarships for graduating high school seniors in Routt County in 2010, and the annual golf tournament that generates the money tees off again Aug. 11.
Multiple Listing Service adds green qualities
Realtors now can provide detailed information about energy efficiency
Angela Ashby, of Prudential Steamboat Realty, reported last week that a committee of members of the Steamboat Springs Multiple Listing Service has just paved the way for home sellers and Realtors to list the green attributes of their property in a consistent and credible way.
Adaptive cycling camp in Steamboat provides recreational opportunities
Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports' three-day Bikin’ the ’Boat Adaptive Cycling Camp let people with disabilities and their families ride a hand cycle, a three-wheeled vehicle powered by the arms, on Mount Werner. Andy and Craig Kennedy, who worked with STARS to host the camp, hope the event will grow.
Joel Reichenberger: Running Series worthy of more attention
Come summer time, my beat at the newspaper generally shifts from high school sports to Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series and Steamboat Springs Running Series races.
Steamboat youth a top Relay fundraiser
10-year-old Jordyn Hetrick has raised more than $1,000 for annual event
Jordyn Hetrick guessed that she walked about 100 laps during last year’s Steamboat Springs Relay For Life. The 10-year-old is participating again this year in the event, which is July 23 and 24 at the Steamboat Springs High School track.
The Jail Report for July 3 to July 9
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.
Disc golf opens at Rita Valentine Park in Steamboat
Some nearby residents upset about use of open space for new course
A local disc golf group is promoting a new course at Rita Valentine Park where some nearby residents have long fought to preserve open space and prevent large-scale changes to the natural setting.
Shannon Winegarner: Golf event a success
The 17th annual Hospice dinner and golf tournament was held June 14 and 15 at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort and Catamount Ranch & Club golf course. Once again, the turnout was amazing.
Jeanne Kempers: Economic reform
It’s past due for Congress and all Americans to have reform, which would create a more stable economy, which would improve the lives of all Americans.
Teresa Audesirk: Global warming
When record snows blanketed Washington, D.C., in February, climate change deniers gleefully used this as evidence to debunk global warming. Now, as the same region endures a record-breaking heat wave, these skeptics are conspicuously silent.
Rick Akin: Where do the liberals go wrong?
Wealth is the product of the energy, ingenuity, creativity and persistence of the human spirit. In the end, wealth is not something that, by and large, can be stored to be spread around.
Our View: City skating by on access
As Bear River Skatepark was being developed and built, it seemed like a great amenity that would serve the needs of the skateboarding community. But since the park’s completion in May and opening in June, serious access questions have arisen.
Steamboat's Sweet Pea working through compliance process
Cafe requires 2nd restroom to meet state regulation
The popular Sweet Pea Market and Cafe appears to be doing brisk business with its fresh foods, new menu items and an expanded deck this summer — but customers might want to use the bathroom before stopping by. The downtown Steamboat Springs business has more customer seating than state regulations allow for a food establishment with only one bathroom.
Business File: Country Fence changing name and joining brand
Rob Brouillette, owner of the local Country Fence business, is converting his business to join the Guier Fence brand. Guier Fence is based in the Kansas City area and has three locations along with a startup franchise system.
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for July 11
Don’t forget about the Routt County Pioneer Picnic, planned for noon today at Soroco High School. Bring a covered dish to share and table service. Meat and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact the Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg or the Yampa-Egeria Historical Society.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden news for July 11
Happy Birthday wishes to Jarah Woodley, Kelly Copeland, Gunnar Hughes, Jenny Kelton, Melving Richardson, Stephanie Rickman, Jim Bonds, Grace Velasquez, Becky Copeland, Bill Yoast, Evan Yoast, Adam Delay, Barb Montieth, Morgan Bell, John Sundberg and Cody Hawn
Looking Back for July 12, 1935
The United States bureau of public roads will open bids next Wednesday, July 17, for the oil surfacing of the Rabbit Ears Pass highway, a project 20.705 miles in length, located in Grand, Jackson and Routt counties. This road was completed and gravel surfaced last year. It is an important link in Highway 40.
Stagecoach Fire Station adds lodging
Improvements include 5 bedrooms, kitchen and living area
Ten beds line the upstairs of the Stagecoach Fire Station after adding five bedrooms, a kitchen and a living area to the facilities. The new addition on the fire station makes it possible for large fire crews to stay at the station.
Routt County Spotlight: Hannah Ogden
Occupation: Steamboat Springs Arts Council intern
The Record for July 9
1:44 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 1700 block of Central Park Drive. It was unfounded.
Steamboat briefs: Board of Realtors is awarding renewable college scholarships
The Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors is awarding renewable college scholarships to past Board of Realtors scholarship recipients. Visit the board’s website at www.ssbr.org for application guidelines, or call Jody at 970-879-4663, ext. 11. The deadline to apply is Friday.
Hayden Reader of the Week: Caroline Zirkle
It is the Hayden Public Library’s honor to proudly announce the fourth Reader of the Week, Caroline Zirkle. Caroline is 10 years old and will be entering fifth grade in the fall at Hayden Valley Elementary School. Her parents are Doug and Lisa Zirkle. Caroline is the youngest of three siblings, Chris, 17, Laura, 19, and Rachel, 21. She also has a cat, Gerard.
Summit Extreme baseball gets set for next round
The Summit Extreme 13-and-younger baseball team finished the round-robin portion of the USSSA State Championship tournament in Westminster and Arvada this weekend exactly where it had hoped. Entering today’s elimination phase, the squad will be one of the top two seeds.
John F. Russell: Forget about the score
The other night I sat through one of those youth soccer games at Heritage Park, and I couldn’t help but scratch my head as the game unfolded. They don’t count the goals, the coach keeps yelling something about passing the ball, and people along the sidelines cheer for both teams no matter which team is winning.
