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Steamboat man hopes aerial photography business takes off
On a Thursday afternoon last week, a helicopter, glider and new “octo-copter” were strewn across Cedar Beauregard’s kitchen counter. Beauregard was quick to state that the remote-controlled aircraft and related materials are not toys at all — they’re tools. He’s using the gear to try to make Steamboat Aerials, his budding aerial photography and video business, take off.
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Wood pellet plant in Kremmling on the ropes after dwindling demand
Confluence Energy tries to rebound after tough winter for biomass industry
About 2,000 tons of wood pellets are bagged and stacked in Confluence Energy’s yard in Kremmling, but the only thing moving the material last week was the wind. “We have more capacity than we have utilization of the product,” the plant owner said.
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Joel Reichenberger: Getting into the race
Maybe you can only stand on the sidelines so long. At least, that’s what Cara Marrs and the crew at the Steamboat Springs Running Series seem to be trying to convince me. Maybe it’s because many of the events fall on a Sunday, the day I’m the only sports reporter on staff at the newspaper, or maybe it’s because I’m just lucky.
Victoria Koski: Accepting actions
To all state troopers, officers and deputies, I want to apologize for the night of May 23, 2009. I made a terrible choice to drink and drive. My decision was careless, irresponsible and selfish. I accept full responsibility for my actions.
Cathy Lacy: Open your doors
Census employees, community leaders and neighborhood volunteers are committed to ensuring that every United States resident is counted according to constitutional mandate. We’ve done a lot so far in order to make this happen.
Donald M. Nord: Thanks community
I, Donald M. Nord, have lived in Routt County since 1980. In 2001, I found out that I had kidney cancer. After years of battling ailments from cancer, my kidney is failing.
Victoria Barron: Allergy awareness
With the arrival of spring, seasonal allergies can wreak havoc on our lives. People with asthma may have a particularly difficult time during this season. Because of the significant increase in allergy symptoms during the spring, May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
Best of the Web: Estate tax
Looky here, we have the Dems acting like conservatives. It is not sustainable, is that the word of the year or what with these Democrats?
Gary Hofmeister: Youth and freedom
During the July 4 parade last year here in Steamboat, our tea party/Freedom Float caught a pretty big razzing by a group of young teens and twenty-somethings. They quickly broke into a chant of their hero, O-B-A-M-A. As I was a fire-breathing liberal at that age, as well, it got me thinking.
Business File: Chamber hosts workers’ comp, health care events
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is hosting upcoming events about workers’ compensation and the new health care overhaul legislation. From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn of Steamboat Springs, a Pinnacol Assurance Workers’ Compensation Safety Seminar will focus on case studies about health hazard issues for employers and entrepreneurs to consider.
Steamboat briefs: Schools carnival set for May 20 to 23
The Strawberry Park/Steamboat Springs Middle School Carnival is May 20 through 23 in the Meadows Parking Lot. The carnival runs from 5 to 11 p.m. May 20 and 21 and noon to 11 p.m. May 22 and 23.
Steamboat high school festival to include theater, visual art and music
Students at Steamboat Springs High School will present a “three-ring circus” showcasing theater, music, visual and literary arts Friday and Saturday. The inaugural student-created Rock the Arts festival is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Wood pellet plant in Kremmling on the ropes after dwindling demand
Confluence Energy tries to rebound after tough winter for biomass industry
About 2,000 tons of wood pellets are bagged and stacked in Confluence Energy’s yard in Kremmling, but the only thing moving the material last week was the wind. “We have more capacity than we have utilization of the product,” the plant owner said.
Ballot measures would slash school funding in Routt County
Revenue for Routt County school districts from specific ownership taxes would dwindle from $1.7 million in 2009 to $22,791 with full implementation of Proposition 101. Two other ballot measures also would slash education funding in Routt County.
School lunches for the week of May 3 to 7
School lunches for the week of May 3 to 7
Class Notes: Steamboat graduate named to DePaul dean’s list
Erin Bomberg, a 2006 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School, was named to the DePaul University dean’s list for the 2009-10 winter quarter.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden Town Talk for May 2
News across Hayden
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for May 2
New in Oak Creek and Phippsburg
Former Steamboat resident to be on ‘Iron Chef’
Hunter Smith to make Food Network cooking debut May 9
Hunter Smith got his start in the culinary world in a Steamboat Springs kitchen. Smith’s appearance on “Iron Chef America” is scheduled to air in Steamboat at 8 and 11 p.m. May 9 to Comcast, DirecTV and DISH Network customers. He’ll be one of two sous-chefs supporting Vail’s Kelly Liken, chef/owner of a restaurant that shares her name.
Soda Creek Elementary School 5th-graders create anti-smoking presentation
On Thursday, a group of fifth-graders heard an anti-smoking presentation. Naomi Kline’s students Morgan Reynolds, Keala Fraioli and Sierra Good gave their presentation, “Smoking Stinks,” to their peers in Anna White’s fifth-grade class at Soda Creek Elementary School in Steamboat Springs.
Local Spotlight: Clark Davidson
Age: 39 Occupation: Accountant/lawyer; executive director of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council Place of birth: Lynchburg, Va.
Routt County mobile command center gets upgrade
New $351,716 bus will provide on-site assistance in searches, police operations
A new mobile operations center, bought by Routt County and Routt County Search and Rescue with the help of a federal grant, can be used by all local law enforcement agencies during emergencies ranging from wildland fires to rescues.
Routt, Grand counties split $7.1 million for mortgage credit program
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority is collaborating with Routt and Grand counties to promote first-time homeownership through a $7.1 million program that allows qualified first-time buyers to deduct more interest from their income at tax time.
Steamboat Running Series bracing for expansion
Event registration caps, points changes mark summer
For much of the existence of the Steamboat Springs Running Series, participation has been a last-minute decision for racers. All races outside the Steamboat Marathon have been local affairs with friendly and familiar faces and fruit and food for every finisher. Times may be changing, however, as anyone who showed up to a race last year is well aware.
John F. Russell: Nordic stars take victory laps
It’s been a little more than two months since Billy Demong won the gold medal in Vancouver, British Columbia. Things haven’t slowed down much, but there is no way that Billy and the rest of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team are going to pass up this golden opportunity.
Trio of Steamboat Springs lacrosse players sees program rise
But ask SSHS boys lacrosse players Tyler Samlowski, Garret Ehrick and Jack Spady about the growth and recent success of the program, and all three can recall a down time. The three are the only four-year varsity letter winners on the team.
Trenia, Russ & Tucker Sanford: Teacher week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3 to 7, we would like to say thanks for all the wonderful teachers our son Tucker has had throughout the years. I’m a teacher at The Lowell Whiteman School, and I know it makes a huge difference when people reach out and say thank you.
Our View: County was right to put off TDR plan
The Routt County Board of Commissioners made the right decision when it voted to table plans for a transfer of development rights program. The three commissioners decided unanimously to set aside the measure indefinitely.
Steamboat man hopes aerial photography business takes off
On a Thursday afternoon last week, a helicopter, glider and new “octo-copter” were strewn across Cedar Beauregard’s kitchen counter. Beauregard was quick to state that the remote-controlled aircraft and related materials are not toys at all — they’re tools. He’s using the gear to try to make Steamboat Aerials, his budding aerial photography and video business, take off.
Steamboat bucks vacation home trends
Research shows condominiums make up larger part of market here than nationally
When it comes to vacation home sales in Steamboat Springs, condos are at the crux of the matter as the local market moves through the second quarter. Condos have been 25 percent of transaction volume throughout the past five years.
How to buy the right bike on a budget in Steamboat
A guideline about how to survive in the land of $4,000 bikes
Whether it’s a road bike the shiny mountain bike in the window with a price tag that might seem more appropriate for a car, getting into cycling can be intimidating for a beginner. Contrary to what an evening at a Town Challenge mountain bike race might make one think, there's a way into cycling that won’t require a home-equity loan.
