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Behind the heads: Kathi Meyer: What's next for trailer parks?
Q. In Steamboat's housing picture, what role do mobile homes play in providing affordable housing for Routt County residents?
Sound Off for Feb. 8
If the board and the residents of Oak Creek wish to pay for the mayor's position, it's as easy as handing out a list of the duties and responsibilities expected to those who come in for the petition to run for the position. Could next week's Sound Off question ask the residents of Oak Creek to decide a Steamboat issue?
Girl Scouts set sights abroad
Five Cadettes, three leaders raising money for August trip to London
When members of Cadette Girl Scout Troop 142 started to think about their annual trip, they didn't know exactly where they wanted to go, but they had one parameter.
John F. Russell: Bumps are no place for rivalry
Standing at the top of a mogul course, veteran freestyle skier Carly Gmeiner knows exactly what to expect.
Our View: Marijuana's legality
At issue Medicinal marijuana laws Our view The Supreme Court should hear Nord's case.
Tiger Turnaround
Trust in coach, one another takes Hayden to top of league
Hayden boys basketball coach Shawn Baumgartner isn't having fun this season.
Virginia S. Collins: 1916-2004
Steamboat Springs resident Virginia S. Collins died Jan. 23, 2004, at the Doak Walker Care Center. She was 87.
Generation gallop
Since the 1940s, members of the Wilhelm family have pulled skiers down Lincoln Avenue for Winter Carnival
"Shorty" Lloyd Truax didn't know he was writing the first line of a long story when he rode a horse down Lincoln Avenue with a skier in tow.
Engagement: Rodriguez -- Fitzgerald
Rigoberto and Maria Rodriguez of Steamboat Springs are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Rodriguez, to Kenny Fitzgerald.
Yampa's future in the balance
River plan seeks to balance quality recreation with health of natural systems
More than 20,000 people and perhaps as many as 40,000 annually get their kicks on the town stretch of the Yampa River. On some days, they exceed the reasonable capacity of the river. However, the community of Steamboat Springs has begun taking steps to safeguard the river as well as the enjoyment of the people who play in it.
Pamela A. Duckworth: Preservation pride
The city of Steamboat Springs recently was named as one of the first eight communities in the country to receive a Preserve America Community designation by first lady Laura Bush as part of her initiative to reward and encourage historic preservation.
Building Permits for Jan. 26-30
ERIC & ANDREA WILSON, 32855 MORE LANE GILLASPIE CONSTRUCTION SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, $1,421,099
Michigan nets win against Steamboat
Playing hockey is the easy part. It's breathing that is difficult.
Winter Carnival
Spectators catch chariots of fun, jumps with joy
Knees shaking and heart pounding, Deana Voeltzel could do little more than worry from her position along Lincoln Avenue.
Routt County Spotlight: Bob Keenan
Age: 26 Occupation: Planning technician Place of birth: New Haven, Conn.
Learning in the great outdoors
Steamboat sixth-graders find Outdoor Education Day serves dual purposes
As long as the day didn't involve math, Hannah Ramirez knew she'd have fun.
Christian Heritage School Honor Roll
Christian Heritage School Honor Roll steamboat springs Second Quarter Honor Roll
Medicinal marijuana
Conflict has small-town start, may set big-time precedent
When President George W. Bush was running for office in 2000, Allen St. Pierre listened carefully when the candidate addressed one issue: medical marijuana.
Residents' future uncertain
Westland mobile-home owners concerned about where they'll go
For Sherri and Bryan Phillips, the thought of being forced out of their mobile home in Westland Trailer Park wouldn't seem so scary if other options existed.
Leonard Allen Blake: 1958-2004
Former Routt County resident Leonard Allen Blake died Jan. 10, 2004, in Denver from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 45.
Dorothy Dale Muirhead: 1914-2004
Former Steamboat Springs resident Dorothy Dale Muirhead died Jan. 30, 2004, in Loveland. She was 89.
Andrew Robert Roise: 2004-2004
Andrew Robert Roise, the firstborn son of Andrew and Bethany Roise, died Jan. 27, 2004, after nine months of life spent being treasured by his parents and being knit together by God in his mother's womb.
Births for Feb. 7
PiperJo Cora Jones, daughter of Amanda Dowling and Chad Jones of Hayden, was born at 2:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2004. She weighed 9 pounds and 6 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Her grandparents are Gordon and Sandra Dowling of Hayden, Mike and Tammie Jones of Hayden and Carmen Montano of Soldotna, Alaska.
Jail report for Feb. 8
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.
Police blotter for Feb. 8
Friday, Feb. 6 8:24 a.m. Police responded to a two-vehicle, noninjury accident in the 700 block of Weiss Drive. A ticket was issued to one of the drivers.
Steamboat's U14 splits games
Steamboat goalie Lena Fancher knew what to do if she ever faced a penalty shot, but she never needed to use her knowledge until Saturday.
Sailors snag victory
Steamboat boys beat Palisade by six to win 13th straight game
One night after upending Moffat County in Craig, the Palisade boys basketball team traveled east, determined to send Steamboat Springs to the same fate Saturday, but for the 13th consecutive game, the Sailors found a way to win.
Steamboat rallies to beat Palisade
Steve Moos understands Palisade's position.
RALF helps homebuyers with down payment
Routt County residents can buy a home without saving for a down payment. Down payments on mortgages typically range from 10 percent to 20 percent, which typically means the homebuyer has to save for months or years and then shell out all those savings at once. To help those who have difficulty saving to buy a home -- or even believing they can -- the Regional Affordable Living Foundation has a new program that makes the down payment for them using a low-interest loan.
Alpine Rose Bed and Breakfast for sale
Lynn Scarlett Atkinson changed her lifestyle after moving into her Steamboat Springs home in 1993. Now, she is offering someone else the opportunity to do the same. Living in Florida, she and her family often tried to escape the heat of the summer by coming to Colorado. After seeing other resort towns, she decided she wanted to make Steamboat Springs her home.
Business news in brief
Steamboat Magazine, the Steamboat Springs Visitors' Guide, the Steamboat Springs Area Maps and allaboutsteamboat.com are under new ownership. Longtime Steamboat resident Deborah J. Olsen, president of Ski Town Publications Inc., purchased the business from previous owner H. Dennison Parker in January.
Stemboat couple moving mountains to please chalet guests
Europeans have been enjoying the benefits of hassle-free ski vacations for many years, but the concept is a novel idea in North America. Robin and Heather Craigen have spent the past five years working to change that. As the proprietors of Moving Mountains Chalets, they host extended families and large groups in luxurious vacation homes. Their goal is to make sure their guests want for nothing.
Real estate Transactions for Jan. 27- Feb. 2
BARBARA WALZ IRA DATED 7/13/2000, WELLS FARGO BANK MN, N.A., TRUSTEE JACK WALZ SEP IRA DATED 7/18/2000 WELLS FARGO BANK, MN, N.A., TRUSTEE TO SANDELIN, FRED FOR MORNINGSIDE SUBD I AT STAGECOACH, LOT 42 - $22,900
Second-home buyers key to area economy
Second-home owners are playing an increasing role in the economies of four neighboring counties. Gary Severson of the Northwest Council of Governments told an audience in Craig this week that the results of a recent study show second homeowners represent 20 percent to 25 percent of the total economy of four counties on Colorado's Western Slope.
