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Steamboat events stress sustainability
Every Day is Earth Day celebration to highlight local programming
A sure sign of spring in Steamboat is the sight of overstuffed couches, outdated snowboards and mixed dining sets sitting on the edge of the street with a hand-lettered “Free stuff” sign propped against them. Now, Give Your Stuff Away Day is an official holiday in Steamboat. It’s part of a bigger event Saturday — Every Day is Earth Day: Steamboat Celebrates the Planet.
Turning medals into money process is challenging for Spillane, Demong
Looking at Olympic-athletes-turned-international-celebrities such as Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White, it’s easy to think winning a medal on the world’s biggest stage can translate into a lifetime wage. But that’s not always the case. And it hasn’t been, at least so far, for Nordic combined stars Johnny Spillane and Billy Demong.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Steamboat woman awarded for strength and will to move on after tragedy
After losing her husband in a car accident, Terry Vande Velde has been trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in Steamboat Springs, for herself and her children. Her compassion and empathy did not escape the notice of her insurance agent, Debbie Aragon, and six years after the crash, Terry Vande Velde was awarded late last month a national State Farm 2010 Embrace Life award.
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Vernal, Utah, offers bikers all the trails, fraction of the crowds
Land of the lost
Like Fruita and Moab, Vernal offers a variety of trail complexes at which to ride, and each offers its own challenges. There are about 150 miles of trails in the area, most of which have been built in the past 14 years by Tony Lupcho, owner of Altitude Cycle, the Vernal shop that is the center of all things biking in the region.
Joel Reichenberger: Special seniors
Pueblo often seems like a city lost in time, and I’m not just talking about the 1960s motif that seems so prevalent in town. I come to Pueblo only for high school sporting events, meaning most of my trips have revolved around the Class 4A high school state tennis tournament. Every year — this was my third — it’s been the same.
Steamboat tennis team's No. 2 singles, No. 3 doubles slip to 4th
Steamboat Springs High School’s tennis entries fall in consolation finals Saturday
By some measure it was a disappointing end to what had been a great stretch of tennis for three Steamboat Springs High School players. Kylee Swiggart and the doubles team of Rachel Grubbs and Lauren Siegel both lost their consolation finals matches Saturday at the Class 4A state tennis tournament in Pueblo.
Spirit Challenge in Steamboat attracts locals
Running Series kicks off with annual 5K, 10K race
Despite the inches of slush filling the Steamboat Springs Middle School parking lot, the 25th annual Spirit Challenge had 60 runners preregister for the race. Another 20 showed up Saturday to register and race.
John F. Russell: The few, dedicated runners
For the past several months, my running shoes have been sitting a few feet from my La-Z-Boy recliner, begging me to lace them up and hit the road. Sadly, I have not. I have at least 100 excuses why I have not put them on and taken a lap around my neighborhood.
Steamboat Springs High School sports face budget shortfall
There is a harsh reality looming for sports at Steamboat Springs High School. Simply put, the game — and the way it’s paid for — is changing. Budget shortfalls have already forced the Steamboat Springs School District to cut nearly $1.9 million from its 2010-11 budget. And the cuts also are making their way into the high school’s athletic department.
Carnival in Steamboat has new importance
Amid budget cuts, proceeds could provide school with basics
The Spring Into Summer carnival to benefit Strawberry Park Elementary School and Steamboat Springs Middle School starts Thursday. And there may not be a better time. The 2010-11 Steamboat Springs School District budget has been reduced by nearly $1.9 million. Last year’s carnival raised about $8,000, but DeBlasis hopes that number doubles.
Steamboat woman awarded for strength and will to move on after tragedy
After losing her husband in a car accident, Terry Vande Velde has been trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in Steamboat Springs, for herself and her children. Her compassion and empathy did not escape the notice of her insurance agent, Debbie Aragon, and six years after the crash, Terry Vande Velde was awarded late last month a national State Farm 2010 Embrace Life award.
Steamboat events stress sustainability
Every Day is Earth Day celebration to highlight local programming
A sure sign of spring in Steamboat is the sight of overstuffed couches, outdated snowboards and mixed dining sets sitting on the edge of the street with a hand-lettered “Free stuff” sign propped against them. Now, Give Your Stuff Away Day is an official holiday in Steamboat. It’s part of a bigger event Saturday — Every Day is Earth Day: Steamboat Celebrates the Planet.
Business File: Morning networking event set for Tuesday
The Chamber is hosting a morning networking event at 8 a.m. Tuesday in City Cafe in Centennial Hall. Chamber members will be able to give a 30-second introduction and interact with other members of the business community.
Steamboat Briefs:Teen Battle of the Bands set for Friday
The seventh annual Teen Battle of the Bands is planned for 9 p.m. Friday at The Steamboat Grand. The event will feature teen bands from Steamboat Springs, Hayden, South Routt and Craig
Jail Report for May 8 to 14, 2010
Jail Report for May 8 to 14
Lyman Orton: Catamount gating
A vocal minority of homeowners at Catamount Ranch & Club (the golf course area) is agitating to get a “security” gate installed at the entrance. As one of the founders of Catamount, I consider this a slap in the face to the greater Steamboat Springs community and not at all the intent we had in creating the place.
Class Notes: 8th-grader Dustin named a student of excellence
Dustin Andres, an eighth-grader at Steamboat Springs Middle School, has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in math and science. Eighth-grade math and science teacher Mindy Mulliken nominated Dustin.
Laurie Hallenbeck: Hayden Town Talk for May 16
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kim Fournier. A services is pending.
On the Market: Colorado Group adds design talent to staff
Colorado Group Realty has hired Jessica Leon-Guerrero to oversee design, art work and brand identity for the firm.
Real Estate transactions for May 7 to 13, 2010
Real estate transactions across Routt County for the week of May 7 to 13, 2010
Elk River ranch hits the real estate market
116-acre property lists for $4.5 million, includes more than a mile of Elk River access
Even in difficult economic times, the chance to own a fishing property on the lower Elk River, fewer than 10 miles from Steamboat, doesn’t come around often. Tony and Karen Connell are banking on that reality.
Best of the Web: Economy
id he really say 5-7 years before construction returns to 2007/2008 levels? Maybe 5-7 years before it returns to a more normal level of like 2003 to 2005. 2007/08 was such a crazy boom that those levels would not be sustainable without a far larger population base.
Our View: Press ‘pause’ on base area
The Steamboat Springs City Council should resist the temptation Tuesday to approve $2.2 million in base area promenade work until the city’s ability to access additional funds and generate enough tax incremental financing to pay off the debt becomes clear.
7 endangered and threatened species call Routt County home
Seven endangered or threatened species are living in the streams and woods of Routt County, and environmentalists are taking a hard look at how they can help the animals survive.
Paul Potyen: Making the transition
Because of the process of economic globalization, our communities — which have been ravaged by what we call “affluence” — are now at the end of very long and fragile supply chain upon which we depend for even our most essential needs. Our community is vulnerable, exposed and at risk.
Lunch menus for Routt County school districts for May 17 to 21
Lunch menus for Routt County school districts for May 17 to 21
Lila Rider: Oak Creek/Phippsburg news for May 16
Students from Strawberry Park Elementary School visited the Doak Walker Care Center on Wednesday for an art project. The students make the art while the residents watched, and then the students gave away their art at the end of the class.
Local Spotlight: Heather Martyn
Age: 36 Occupation: Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Steamboat Springs Place of birth: Houston
Turning medals into money process is challenging for Spillane, Demong
Looking at Olympic-athletes-turned-international-celebrities such as Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White, it’s easy to think winning a medal on the world’s biggest stage can translate into a lifetime wage. But that’s not always the case. And it hasn’t been, at least so far, for Nordic combined stars Johnny Spillane and Billy Demong.
April showers bring building flurry across Routt County, so to speak
A spring flurry of building permits for single-family homes may not signal an enduring recovery of the Routt County building market, but it breaks a trend. The Routt County Regional Building Department reported issuing three permits for new single-family homes in April with an aggregate permit value of about $2.8 million.
Hayden officer to pick up TSA award
Corriveau’s work at YVRA to be recognized during ceremony
Hayden Police Department Officer Ed Corriveau learned last week that he would be awarded by the Transportation Security Administration for his work at Yampa Valley Regional Airport. Corriveau said he was shocked and humbled. “It was unexpected,” he said. Those who know him disagree.
