Steamboat Pilot & Today

Nolan Heydon attempts to push his skateboard to the top of a ramp at the Howelsen Hill Skate Park on Tuesday afternoon. If his determination is any indication, young Nolan soon will be matching skills with many of the older riders at the park. Photo by John F. Russell

Steamboat Springs senior Alex Feeley works on receiving the ball during practice Wednesday afternoon at the Steamboat Springs High School. The girls will travel to Palisade on Friday night before returning home to play Delta on Saturday. Photo by John F. Russell

Tara Stroman paints over graffiti on her campaign sign supporting President Barack Obama on Wednesday afternoon on Lupine Drive. Campaign sign vandalism has been bipartisan in Routt County this election cycle. This week, there have been reports of Obama signs and signs supporting Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney being stolen or vandalized. “I hope people are open to all viewpoints,” Stroman said as she repainted one of her three vandalized Obama campaign signs. “They should do positive things for their candidates, not steal or deface signs.” Jack Taylor, a former Republican state senator, said he’s heard from Routt County residents who have had their political signs taken or drawn on this election cycle, but he said it hasn’t been done to the extent it was during the last presidential race. “It’s private property,” he said about the signs. “And when you mess with them, it’s not a good thing.” Photo by Scott Franz

Sam Haslem places a piece of meat on a tray held by North Routt Fire Chief Bob Reilley after preparing the meat for the annual Republican Pig Roast. On Wednesday, Haslem was on hand to prepare the meat and also was presented with an award for his service as the Routt County Extension officer along with another former officer CJ Mucklow. Current officer Todd Hagenbuch also was recognized at the luncheon. Photo by John F. Russell

The sun is coming up over Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

The sun is coming up over Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

The sun is coming up over Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

The sun is coming up over Rabbit Ears Pass outside of Steamboat. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

Unusual jet stream over the 'Boat on Oct. 5. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

A balloon in the sky, with colorful refraction against a sunset setting Oct. 10. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Sunrise over Mount Werner with Aerosmith wings against a sunset setting Oct. 10. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Son Skyler walked out to his car and there was a bear in the front seat and two cubs in the back. He had left the window open and they climbed in and ate his lunch that he left in the back seat. Submitted by: Patti Kauf-Melehes