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Monday presentation explores Perry-Mansfield history
At the start of each summer, the staff members at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp watch “A Divine Madness.” The 1979 PBS documentary screening is part of a Women’s History Month program presented by Tread of Pioneers Museum and Bud Werner Memorial Library.
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by Margaret Hair
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Coureur des Bois cross-country race made in Smilkstein’s vision
Dan Smilkstein designed the North Routt Coureur des Bois to be the pinnacle of cross-country ski endurance racing, pulling from his vast experience, ideas he’d seen that he liked and traits he wanted the event to have.
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by Joel Reichenberger
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U.S. Nordic Combined team wraps up historic season in Norway
There were no podium finishes Sunday for the Americans, but that hardly seemed to matter at the end of a season that included four Olympic medals.
Hurt snowmobiler rescued by helicopter Saturday night
The 44-year-old man was flown to Yampa Valley Medical Center with a leg injury. The man was part of a group riding in the Quaker Mountain area of California Park.
High winds cause morning shutdown at ski area
Steamboat extended hours this afternoon after gusts abated
Steamboat Ski Area extended its hours of operation this evening after high winds closed the mountain this morning. The gondola, Thunderhead Express and Christie Peak Express closed at 5 p.m. today, after a late opening caused by gusts of up to 70 mph.
Yampa Valley Funeral Home opens in new, larger location
Leah Locke hopes the new Yampa Valley Funeral Home inspires a feeling of warmth to the people it serves. Sunlight drips through windows in the chapel, where the high, angled ceiling, balcony and chandelier suggest a sanctuary. Leah and Mitch Locke moved their business to the new location on Elk River Road in mid-February.
Townhomes round up variety of environmentally friendly practices
The EcoCorral represents a rarity in Steamboat Springs — all 24 market-rate townhomes will come developer-equipped with active solar panels. The two end units in the first building heat water with solar energy. The two larger middle units permit larger utility rooms and are able use solar to provide hot water and heat.
3 University of Denver coaches have Steamboat roots
Coaches propel Pioneers to another NCAA title
The University of Denver ski team put its stamp Saturday as the most decorated and dominant collegiate team of the decade. That it took place in Steamboat Springs was somewhat symbolic. Coaches Andy LeRoy, Aaron Haffey and Hennie Kashiwa are Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club veterans.
Oak Creek's Thurston pulls out of Iditarod
Illness sweeps musher’s dog team during Alaskan sled race
It certainly wasn’t easy the first time. Oak Creek musher Tom Thurston said his run in last year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was cold, grueling and difficult. He found out just how hard that 1,150-mile race could be this year, however. Thurston was almost a week into his second running of the race when he pulled out early Friday morning.
Joel Reichenberger: State not always a fairy tale
The state basketball tournament is supposed to be the land of legends. The tournament isn’t always the realm of fairy tale, however, as the Hayden boys team found out Thursday and Friday.
Paul Potyen: We have a choice
Regarding Chuck McConnell’s letter to the editor of March 7 (“Represent us, Udall”), McConnell feels that the majority of Americans are against a government “takeover” of health care. I would argue that we have a choice.
Channing Reynolds: Assurances needed
Steamboat appears to have lost its appetite for affordable housing initiatives. A part of the “Let’s Vote” campaign centered on the lack of housing in the proposed Steamboat 700 development that would be attainable to the average working-class local. Ironically, the wide margin in the defeat of the Steamboat 700 annexation seems to indicate just the opposite — too many opportunities.
Charlie MacArthur: A virtuous profit
I cannot think this is the end, because at age 24, I have too many years ahead of me to give up. I have but one choice: to believe that I can work hard enough to stay ahead of intrusive government and professional freeloaders so that someday I will find myself able to give back to those who helped along the way.
Stephen Ivancie: Support Andrew Romanoff
Andrew Romanoff is a candidate to become Colorado’s next United States senator. He comes to this race with impressive experience and legislative accomplishment.
Jon Quinn: Nominate Sen. Michael Bennet
When you caucus this Tuesday, I encourage you to nominate Michael Bennet to be the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate.
The Record for March 12
The Record for March 12
Jail Report for March 6 to 12
Jail Report for March 6 to 12
Hayden sales tax revenue down 12 percent in 2010
Town budgeted for 10 percent decrease in collections from 2009
Hayden’s sales tax collections are down 12 percent for the 2010 budget year, reflecting the dip in the economy that town officials expected. The Town Council budgeted for a 10 percent decrease in sales tax revenues for this year compared with 2009. The 12 percent decrease for the first three months means that the town is about $3,600 behind where it expected to be.
Retreat near Yampa to serve as vacation home for pastors, missionaries
For Carl Walker, moving a cabin to Yampa was a big step in a multiyear project to create the En Gedi Retreat, a place for pastors and missionaries to stay for free and relax in South Routt County. Walker said the retreat was a way to avoid pastor burnout, caused by long hours and the tendency of people to put pastors on a pedestal, and thus expect much more of them in every aspect of their lives.
Arts Council announces planned programs, gives updates at annual meeting
With art on the walls at the Depot Art Center, a play scheduled for the venue at the end of March and new educational programs in the works for the summer, the Arts Council is moving forward after a period of financial trouble. Going into 2009, the Arts Council carried about $100,000 in debt. These days, the debt is gone.
Business File: Sustainable business lunch set for Friday
A sustainable business networking luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Catamount Ranch & Club Clubhouse.
Coureur des Bois cross-country race made in Smilkstein’s vision
Dan Smilkstein designed the North Routt Coureur des Bois to be the pinnacle of cross-country ski endurance racing, pulling from his vast experience, ideas he’d seen that he liked and traits he wanted the event to have.
Class notes: Mattox named Optimist Club’s Teen of the Month
Steamboat Springs High School senior Jayde Mattox was named the Optimist Club’s February Teen of the Month. Her parents are Dax and Marci Mattox, of Steamboat Springs.
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for March 14
There was a big birthday party March 6 at the Doak Walker Care Center to celebrate Bob Myers’ 101st birthday. We enjoyed the birthday cake and him, too. Congratulations Bob!
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden news for March 14
Happy birthday wishes to Kodi Goddard, Nancy Muhme, Robbie Harper, Dallas Robinson, Vickie Muhme, Barbara Manzanares, Keri Luedtke, Cam Jenkins and Tyce Campbell.
School lunches for the week of March 15
School lunches for the week of March 15
Looking back for March 8, 1935
Mrs. Blanch Elliott, county superintendent of schools, is greatly interested in the grave situation facing Colorado schools due to lack of funds. Property calculations have so decreased that the state is unable to meet the school expenses and the seriousness of the situation lies in the fact that children out of school cannot get work.
New communications director seeks balance
McMenamin intends to retire in Steamboat
Tim McMenamin is settling into Steamboat Springs as a man who is ready to stay until retirement. He’s looking for a place where he can set up his woodworking workshop and, with his wife, enjoy snowshoeing and maybe even cross-country skiing.
Routt County Spotlight: Monika Reineke
Occupation: Pilates instructor, Summit Shades salesperson
Real estate transactions for March 5 to 11
Real estate transactions for March 5 to 11
Early permits signal quiet building season in Routt County
It is still early in the 2010 construction season, but indications from the Routt County Regional Building Department could portend silence where once nail guns and circular saws punctuated the air over Steamboat Springs.
On the market: College scholarships available to students
The Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors again is awarding scholarships to Routt County high school students wishing to continue their education.
Monday presentation explores Perry-Mansfield history
At the start of each summer, the staff members at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp watch “A Divine Madness.” The 1979 PBS documentary screening is part of a Women’s History Month program presented by Tread of Pioneers Museum and Bud Werner Memorial Library.
Steamboat briefs: Perry-Mansfield to hold scholarship auditions
Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp will hold open scholarship auditions for local youths who want to attend the Junior Program (grades five to seven). Auditions are Saturday at the Steinberg Pavilion on the Perry-Mansfield campus.
Best of the Web: Teens return found cash; Steamboat 700 vote
Best of the Web: Teens return found cash; Steamboat 700 vote
Our View: The path from here
Steamboat voters spoke loud and clear Tuesday, when 61 percent of them said they didn’t want the proposed Steamboat 700 annexation. But what’s unclear is exactly why the majority didn’t want it.
