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Sound Off for April 17
The letter to the editor about the Bible (Steamboat Today, April 12) stressed the 60 percent approval of the question about a high school Bible class. It seems odd that 180 votes suddenly were cast on the question, when the average number each week ranges from about 15 to 20. This would be a surge of about 1,000 percent. It is obvious that advocates kept the e-mail and telephone lines busy soliciting votes in favor. If there were such a thing as an objective poll on this contentious issue, I have o wonder what the true public opinion would be.
Lily May Butler
Lily May Butler, daughter of Emmylou Harmon and Jeremy Butler of Kremmling, was born at 11:58 p.m. April 8, 2005. She weighed 7 pounds, and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Dwain and Pam Butler of Fairplay, John R. Harmon of McCoy, and Babe and Rob Peckham of Oak Creek.
Brice -- Baumgartner
Gretchen Brice and Peter Baumgartner were married April 9, 2005, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father David Henderson.
John F. Russell: Spring sports sprung
After weeks of snowstorms, canceled games, shuffled schedules and far too many hours on the road, live sports finally returned to the Yampa Valley on Tuesday.
Ann Keating: Ban smoking now
Ask any students at Steamboat Springs Middle School and they can tell you that second-hand smoke endangers everyone exposed. Those same students can tell you that they understand the kind of protection that tobacco companies have regarding the law because of the multibillion dollar industry they are.
Time chips at dream
Homeowner, board at odds over unfinished home
About five years ago, 55-year-old Al Luce envisioned his dream home on an affordable lot in Silver Spur.
Rising to the occasion
Students learn about nutrition through bread-baking experiment
In a startling revelation, fourth-grader Sutter Duerst proved last week that something can indeed be warm and "cool" at the same time. As an added bonus, that something happened to be educational, too.
Volunteers honored
Three recognized for their contributions to South Routt
Kalvert Shiner said she gets back "way more" than she puts in as a volunteer -- and the Soroco High School senior puts in a lot.
Real Estate Transactions for April 2-12
BEDELL, WILLIAM DEAN TO BEDELL, GLEN RICHARD FOR AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN: EPHUS DONELSON'S FIRST ADD TO TOWN OF HAYDEN, W1/2 OF LOTS 19 & 20 -- $70,000
South Routt Calendar for April 17
The Oak Creek Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kristina Alice Mitchell
Kristina Alice Mitchell, daughter of Suzi and Charles Mitchell of Steamboat Springs, was born at 7:13 p.m. April 6, 2005. She weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Charles and Lesley Philip of Broughty Ferry, Scotland, George Mitchell of Alto, N.M., and Carolyn Mitchell of Roswell, N.M.
A win's a win
Steamboat beats Palisade in closer-than-expected game
The Steamboat Springs girls soccer team rarely finds itself behind, but on Saturday, the Sailors got involved in a much closer contest against Palisade than many would have expected.
Our View: Xcel should pay to use
The Routt County Planning Commission's hesitancy to grant Xcel Energy a new special-use permit to haul coal on Routt County Road 27 was warranted.
View from above
Flying robot snaps rare photos of Yampa Valley
Cedar Beauregard's aircraft allow him to see the Yampa Valley in ways few of us ever do. Yet, his feet never leave the ground.
Business owners talk mud season
Some shops remain open to serve locals
Whether you call it mud season or social season, this is the time of year when downtown Steamboat businesses are going through the annual transition from the winter to summer mode.
Schools seeking input on buildings
Board learns from past, looks to future in updating facilities
Cautious not to repeat a past mistake, the Steamboat Springs School Board expects local taxpayers to play a significant role in major facilities decisions facing the district.
The Record for April 17
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.
Frank S. Virden (1951-2005)
Former South Routt resident Frank S. Virden died April 9, 2005 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a short illness. He was 53.
Class Notes for April 17
Daleena Babcock of Hayden received the Outstanding Ag�--ricultural Education Leadership Senior Award from Oklahoma State University's Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and 4-H Development. The award is the highest honor for a graduating senior within the department. The award is given annually to the student who demonstrates excellence in academics, leadership and community service.
Hot Topic: Pressure to be thin
Steamboat Springs teenagers face a whole different set of pressures than many teens when it comes to body image. Not only is there pressure to be thin, there is also pressure to be fit.
Business briefs for April 17
Coldwell Banker Silver Oak Ltd. has announced that Rebecca Bailey has joined its staff of agents.
River, land, seclusion
The Elk River Ranch offers it all
As mountain valleys fill up with homes and developments, it's hard to find secluded, riverfront properties close to resorts.
Building Permits for April 4-8
Bruce & Shelby Guettich 2673 Jacob Circle Dalor 2000 Builders Inc. Tenant Finish $60,000
Bill would limit HOA authority
State legislators next week will discuss a compromise between two versions of a bill designed to limit the power of homeowner associations.
Commissioners crunch GRAMNET numbers
Last week, for the first time in his five years as a county commissioner, Doug Monger finally saw a presentation about the GRAMNET drug task force's budget.
Grace Elwyn KlayKo (1927-2005)
Grace Elwyn KlayKo died April 4, 2005, at Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehab Center in Craig. She was 77.
Cynthia Hallett: Smoking ban critical to protect public health
Your editorial "Smoking Ban Needs a Vote" (Steamboat Pilot & Today, April 10) suggesting that the proposed smokefree ordinance in Steamboat Springs should be put to the voters rather than be acted on by the City Council is curious in light of your professed concerns about the dangers of smoking to nonsmokers, particularly restaurant and bar workers.
Mary Walker: Wrong message
I am not sure which distressed me more -- the content of the recent Girls to Women and Boys2Men programs in Steamboat Springs or the coverage in the Steamboat Today (April 13).
Mustangs run wild on Sailors lacrosse
The Steamboat Springs girls lacrosse team was scheduled to have enough players to field a team for Saturday's game -- but that didn't happen.
