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Tree planting event growing
Organizer hopes volunteers will plant 20,000 trees June 26
Like the 12,000 trees he bought from the state forest service, Tristan Frolich’s idea to help Routt County forests recover from the bark beetle epidemic just keeps growing. Frolich is the organizer of Re-tree Colorado, an event planned for June 26 in which he hopes as many as 400 volunteers will plant 20,000 trees at sites across the county.
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Steamboat growth plan in spotlight
700 vote turns eyes to county’s transfer of development rights proposal
A Routt County proposal to allow increased density near population centers is suddenly in the spotlight after city voters’ denial of the Steamboat 700 annexation. The county’s proposed transfer of development rights program would allow 5-acre home sites in some unincorporated areas, potentially including about 1,400 acres north and west of Steamboat Springs.
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Helicopter rescues lost, dehydrated snowshoers Thursday
The two men in the mid-30s started up the Lower Bear Trail near Strawberry Hot Springs but were quickly slowed by difficult terrain and soft, deep snow.
Committee OKs bill allowing 4-year degrees at CMC
Colorado's House Education Committee passed the measure today, sending it to the full House for discussion and a vote. A hearing date hasn't been set.
Steamboat's Outtrim wins World Cup event
Moguls skier took top spot today at race in Spain
Eliza Outtrim skied to the top moguls spot at a race in Spain, setting her up for a strong 2011 season. Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney finished fourth.
Sarah Chang, The Kingston Trio coming to Steamboat
Acts are part of the Strings Summer Music Festival starting in June
Violinist Sarah Chang opens the 2010 Strings Music Festival season on June 26, when she’ll join the Strings Festival Orchestra for a concert of pieces by Rossini, Bruch and Beethoven.
Sailors girls head for Durango matchup, Grand Junction tourney
The Steamboat Springs High School girls tennis team is poised to play three days of tennis, including in one of the top high school tournaments of the year. Steamboat plays at 4 p.m. today against Durango in Grand Junction, before competing in the Western Slope Open on Friday and Saturday, also in Grand Junction.
Chix with Stix host final home games in Steamboat
The Steamboat Chix with Stix women’s hockey team played outside its division during the past three games, sweeping the Denver Synergy on Feb. 19 and 20 and losing to the Vail Breakaways in overtime Friday.
Tree planting event growing
Organizer hopes volunteers will plant 20,000 trees June 26
Like the 12,000 trees he bought from the state forest service, Tristan Frolich’s idea to help Routt County forests recover from the bark beetle epidemic just keeps growing. Frolich is the organizer of Re-tree Colorado, an event planned for June 26 in which he hopes as many as 400 volunteers will plant 20,000 trees at sites across the county.
South Routt School Board to consider Michael Young's resignation
Officials to discuss elementary principal’s departure
The South Routt School Board tonight is scheduled to consider approving contracts of probationary and nonprobationary teachers, the district’s principals and Superintendent Scott Mader for the 2010-11 school year.
New Hayden eatery requests liquor license transfer
Couple hopes to open April 8 at Creek View location
The Hayden Town Council is scheduled to consider tonight whether to approve a liquor license transfer and temporary liquor license for Hayden’s newest restaurant.
Coureur Des Bois results from March 14, 2010
March 14, 2010 North Routt County
The Record for March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 16
Steamboat Briefs: Lodging to top 60 percent in Steamboat this weekend
Steamboat Springs could host 10,585 visitors this weekend, or about 61 percent of lodging capacity, according to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s weekly lodging barometer. The Chamber is projecting 75 percent capacity in downtown hotels and nearly 70 percent capacity in hotels at the base of Steamboat Ski Area, with about 55 percent capacity in base area condominiums
Longtime champion sitting out Steamboat Pentathlon, leaves 1st place open
The March 15 deadline came and with it went good news for any competitor hoping to win the 19th annual Steamboat Springs Pentathlon. Michael Kloser, the racer who has dominated the Pentathlon for the past decade, did not sign up to compete and defend his men’s standard course title.
Resident swims 1 million yards at Old Town Hot Springs
In May, longtime Steamboat Springs resident John Ward jumped into the lap pool at Old Town Hot Springs and began working toward a personal goal, 5,000 yards at a time. Ward started working toward that goal in May and had reached his goal of 1 million yards by Feb. 14 — well ahead of his May 2010 deadline.
Wounded veterans to participate in potluck, snowmobile trip
Russ Lambert doesn’t personally know any members of the military, but he still has gratitude for the sacrifices soldiers make. Lambert, the general manager at Steamboat Lake Outfitters, along with Rocky Mountain Rentals, will bring eight wounded veterans to North Routt on Friday and Saturday for Operation Healing Snow.
Brent Boyer: Spring — it’s time for Sunshine
When is the last time you attended a school board meeting, or went down to City Hall to inspect the planning documents of that building project down the street? Have you looked over your city’s annual budget in the past couple of years, or did you take the time to download and read the Steamboat 700 annexation agreement?
Steamboat growth plan in spotlight
700 vote turns eyes to county’s transfer of development rights proposal
A Routt County proposal to allow increased density near population centers is suddenly in the spotlight after city voters’ denial of the Steamboat 700 annexation. The county’s proposed transfer of development rights program would allow 5-acre home sites in some unincorporated areas, potentially including about 1,400 acres north and west of Steamboat Springs.
Hayden won’t renew Rockhold’s contract
School Board votes not to approve superintendent for next school year
Greg Rockhold will not be the Hayden School District superintendent in 2010-11. The School Board on Wednesday night unanimously voted “no” when Rockhold’s contract came up for approval.
