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Transactions for Nov. 29-30
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer SEGNER, EDMUND P., III to WILLIAMS, RICHARD E. and WILLIAMS, TERRY F. for LOT B, BOULDERS TOWNHOMES AT THE MALE PROPERTY -- $595,000
Foreclosures may warrant new look at mortgage options
Mirroring national trends, Routt County foreclosure rates in the past several years have been steadily climbing. And although the trend has slowed slightly in 2004, lenders say borrowers need to be certain they understand the rules and implications associated with the many different loan products available.
Molly Elizabeth Bisbee
Molly Elizabeth Bisbee, daughter of Shelly and Andrew Bisbee of Steamboat Springs, was born at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 3, 2004. She weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Her grandparents are Donna and Robert Thompson of Big Sky, Mont., and Susan and George Bisbee of Santa Rosa, Calif. Her great-grandparents are George and Darlene Taylor of Marshalltown, Iowa.
South Routt calendar for Dec. 12
"The God's Tropical Kids " will present "The Surprising Christmas Pageant" at 7 p.m. at the Oak Creek Community Methodist Church, Sharp and Oak streets.
Sweet smell of commerce
Two candy stores ready to open downtown
Candy lovers in Steamboat Springs get ready: The sweet aroma of freshly made chocolate soon will be drifting through the streets, and the rows and rows of brightly colored candies soon will be seen through store windows.
World class
Demong, Menz put excitement in Steamboat World Cup
Organizers of the Mountain Resorts Showdown in Steamboat World Cup B couldn't have asked for a much more exciting opening event than they got Saturday.
March Madness in December
Sailors fall, 46-43, to Northridge in Steamboat Shootout championship
It was a game -- and a finish -- everyone expected.
John F. Russell: Who wants to live in a perfect world?
Wouldn't it be nice if every country had a chance to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games?
Happy trails
Options for winter fun available outside of elk, deer areas
When winter blows in, so do the lower temperatures and harder-to-find food, which present significant challenges for deer and elk.
Historical group selling items
Oak Creek's local historian Mike Yurich collects one thing that he's not sure anyone else collects: dog tags.
Sound Off for Dec. 12
About the pot smoking going on in the gondola: It says right here in the article that, under the Skier Safety Act, it's illegal to ski under the influence of a narcotic or alcohol. Then how can Ski Corp. sell alcohol on the mountain when it's illegal to ski under the influence of alcohol? That's really hypocritical. I'm much more worried about some tourist who doesn't know how to ski coming drunk down the hill than some local who's stoned out of his mind tearing it up.
The Record for Dec. 12
The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses.
Madison Ashley Love
Madison Ashley Love, daughter of Serena Kent and Steven Love of Craig, was born at 4:18 p.m. Nov. 30, 2004. She weighed 5 pounds and 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Warren and Theresa Love of Titusville, Fl., and Robert and Dawna Gulledge of Craig.
Our View: County budget is on target
Routt County will have $27 million in reserve funds when the year ends. Fifteen years ago, it had almost nothing.
Visiting author entertains, motivates
Friday's gathering of students in the media center at Strawberry Park Elementary School came with a warning.
Unlicensed child care concerning
The unknown number of Routt County child-care providers operating without state licenses continues to concern local officials, particularly in the wake of a recent Denver tragedy that claimed the life of a 3-month-old.
Building blocks
Parents search for toys that teach
The women of the Pediatric Therapy Services at the hospital gathered around a list of the hottest toys for the Christmas season to see what parents were buying.
Interest grows in Logger's Lane
West-end commerical center should be complete by fall 2005
With little commercial space available for purchase in Steamboat Springs, businesses are lining up to buy space in the Logger's Lane commercial center slated for a site north of Windemere Landscape & Garden Center.
Business briefs for Dec. 12
Stroock promoted to associate broker Prudential Steamboat Realty is proud to announce that Adrienne Stroock will continue her association with Prudential as an associate broker. She has been with Prudential for 3 1/2 years and has worked in real estate for five years. Adrienne has been a resident of Steamboat Springs for 10 years and lives with her husband, Ben, and their daughter, Ella.
Building permits for Dec. 1-3
Steamboat Springs Breeze Inc./Century 21 Ski Town 2000 Ski Time Square Drive Owner/Contractor Alteration $15,000
Olin Searls Webster
Olin Searls Webster, son of Keri Searls and Brock Webster of Steamboat Springs, was born at 11:47 a.m. Dec. 3, 2004. He weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long. His grandparents are Don and Marilyn Searls of Steamboat Springs, and Stuart and Janet Webster of Laramie, Wyo.
Kyle Andrew Porter, Henry Austin Porter and Christopher Adam Porter
Kyle Andrew Porter, Henry Austin Porter and Christopher Adam Porter, sons of Bonnie and Mark Porter of Oak Creek, were born at 12:18, 12:19 and 12:20 p.m. Dec. 7. Kyle weighed 4 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 16.5 inches long. Henry weighed 3 pounds and 9 ounces and, was 16.5 inches long. Christopher weighed 4 pounds, and was 17.5 inches long. The triplets' siblings are Zachary and Natalie Porter.
Lucy Blake Travis
Lucy Blake Travis, daughter of Jennifer and Tim Travis of Steamboat Springs, was born at 5 p.m. Nov. 30, 2004. She weighed 6 pounds and 15.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Nina Lowe of Stuart, Fla., and Linda and James Travis of Green River, Wyo.
Mayor Cargo Rodeman: It isn't the town
Almost every Sunday there are 2 negative "Sound Offs" printed about Oak Creek. My response to the obviously angry, bitter and anonymous authors of those truly ridiculous attempts to put Oak Creek in a bad light, comes from a 1923 edition of The Oak Creek Times and is as follows:
Steve and Joanne Downes: Grateful residents
We would like to thank all the wonderful people who came to our assistance on Routt County Road 129 on Nov. 27 when our car skidded off the road and overturned. You helped free us from the car, provided blankets and gave us much-needed support while we were waiting for the ambulances. We do not know your names, but we will never forget your kindness. We also want to thank the North Routt and Steamboat ambulance crews and the staff at Yampa Valley Medical Center for their expert attention. Steamboat Springs is most fortunate to have such caring people and state-of-the-art facilities in times of crisis.
Telesfora Reynalda Osborn (1933-2004)
Hayden resident Telesfora "Flora" Reynalda Osborn passed away Nov. 30, 2004, in Steamboat Springs after a lengthy illness. She was 71.
Elisabeth Salzgeber (1924-2004)
Former Steamboat Springs resident Elisabeth Salzgeber passed away Dec. 7, 2004, in her home in Crawford. She was 80.
Vail closest URA model for Steamboat
When Vail went through the process of creating an urban renewal authority, the two largest obstacles were convincing homeowners they wouldn't condemn their property and grappling with calling the base of a world-class ski resort "blighted."
Pee Wees play big
The discipline and teamwork was befitting a group of players much older than 11 and 12.
Larry and Cathy Wissbeck: Buried by a berm
I realize snow removal problems are not likely to gain much sympathy here in Steamboat. I spent a good portion of Thursday morning cursing the city policy of piling snow from the street onto driveways. I faced a berm of icy snow some 6 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 15 feet long which had to be removed so I could get my car out onto the well-plowed street. I uncovered my walks, driveway and car with a hand shovel but despaired about the berm.
Abigail Grace Appel
Abigail Grace Appel, daughter of Wendi and Michael Appel of Steamboat Springs, was born at 7:18 p.m. Dec. 3, 2004. She weighed 7 pounds and 4.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Jack Dunham of Steamboat Springs, Janet Dunham of Steamboat Springs, Larry Appel of Steamboat Springs, and Chris Appel of Steamboat Springs.
World Cup winners
Athletes, businesses benefit from weekend ski competition
Most Steamboat Springs residents know the Howelsen Hill ski jumping facilities have historic significance, what many do not realize is how increasingly valuable the facility is becoming.
Group in place to meet immigrant needs
One woman showed up to a meeting at Hayden High School on Thursday night because her son had starting speaking English at home, and she couldn't understand him. She wanted to learn English. Her other son, she said, still spoke Spanish at home and at school. He was struggling. She wanted to get involved in improving the school's English as a Second Language program.
