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Ski area celebrates environment
Three was the magic number as Steamboat Ski Area Ambassador Fritz Brown chatted with skiers and riders at the Meadows remote parking lot Saturday.
After 22 years, man with cerebral palsy gets a room of his own
Mike Allee almost doesn't know what to do with himself. He can sleep in. He and his wife can go out of town for the weekend, or even for a week, if they like.
Noah Kingston Weidner
Noah Kingston Weidner, son of Taylor and Matt Weidner of Hayden, was born at 6:25 a.m. Feb. 16, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds and 3.5 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. His grandparents are Sherrie and Kenny Ertle of Sterling, and Sue and Frank Weidner of Craig.
Maggie Catherine Wilson
Maggie Catherine Wilson, daughter of Stephanie and Todd Wilson of Steamboat Springs, was born at 9:33 p.m. Feb. 17, 2005. She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces, and was 19.25 inches long. Her grandparents are Noel Wilson and the late Bill Wilson of Tabernash, and George and Karen Offen of Woodside, Calif.
Cinema plans moving forward
The developers of Wildhorse Stadium Cinema have submitted applications for all needed development permits in an effort to streamline the city approval process for the project.
Mortgage rates remain low during February
Mortgage rates have inched upward in the past several weeks but remain relatively good for homebuyers, despite the Federal Reserve's increase to short-term rates earlier this month.
Third time no charm for Sailors girls
The third time wasn't the charm for the Steamboat Springs girls basketball team Saturday night.
Seniors enjoy company at lunches
Meals served Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at South Routt Community Center
Dorotha Matteson, 95, calls herself the "old lady" at the lunch for South Routt seniors on Wednesday at the South Routt Community Center.
Sweet 16-bound
Steamboat beats Ranum to advance
On one side of the court was Ranum's Joe Ciancio, scorer extraordinaire, a speedy perimeter player who is a threat to shoot when he steps across the half-court line.
Hayden's tank on empty
Grand Valley Cardinals too much for tired Tigers
Minus two of its starters, the Grand Valley girls basketball team won the program's first district championship Saturday in Hayden.
Signs of a new epidemic
Aerial maps show unexpected news about beetle infestations
Forester Andy Cadenhead's first look at 2004 aerial survey maps showed some unexpected good news and some predicted bad news about the beetle infestations that have been leaving dead, red trees across Northwest Colorado.
Our View: Policy deserves a closer look
The distribution of Bibles by the Gideons International at Steamboat Springs Middle School again has ignited a debate about allowing those not associated with the school district to distribute material in the schools.
Lucy Lee O'Neal: 1950 -- 2005
Longtime Oak Creek resident Lucy Lee O'Neal passed away Feb. 12, 2005. She was 55.
Newspapers honored at convention
The Steamboat Pilot & Today and the Hayden Valley Press were named Colorado's best newspapers in their circulation categories Saturday by the Colorado Press Association.
Murphy returns home
The typical sounds -- or lack thereof -- of a Steamboat Springs night felt eerie for Dwight Murphy, a man now used to his sleeping hours being interrupted by the sounds of mortars, gunfire and rockets.
Fun in the winter sun
Soroco Middle School students enjoy Wednesday's Winter Studies Day
The typical mid-week silence that falls over Stagecoach State Park during the winter was broken last week for what quickly is becoming a favorite South Routt School District tradition.
Ranch worth the drive
A comfortable home flanked by acres of lush pastures and prime wildlife habitat doesn't have to be a million-dollar dream.
When Zags cross paths
Ex-ski instructors team up to take on ski industry
It doesn't seem fair. Tom Ponrick is selling ski wax and a new line of all-mountain skis from his poolside office in Venice Beach, Fla.
Business Briefs for Feb. 27
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association has named Lynna Broyles as its new marketing director effective March 14. At the same time, SSCRA Public Relations Director Riley Polumbus has been given the role of communications director effective immediately.
Chase William Higgins
Chase William Higgins, son of Amanda and Derrek Higgins of Steamboat Springs, was born at 5:12 p.m. Feb. 11, 2005. He weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces and was 22 inches long. His grandparents are Peter and Leanne Morris of Los Altos Hills, Calif., and Judy and John Muhlsteff of Charlotte, N.C.
Kody Allen Leonard
Kody Allen Leonard, son of Carly Lopez and Jerry Leonard of Steamboat Springs, was born at 8:59 p.m. Feb. 18, 2005. He weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces, and was 17.75 inches long. His siblings are Carmen and Luke. His grandparents are Vicky and Tony Allen of North Carolina, and Jerry and Julie Leonard of North Carolina.
Isaiah Matthew Tieck
Isaiah Matthew Tieck, son of Catherine and Michael Tieck of Clark, was born at 9:40 a.m. Feb. 13, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Dennis and Meryl Tieck of Sioux City, Iowa, Mark and Glenda Chapman of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, and Douglas and Rita Swan of Bronson, Iowa.
Gabriel Franklin Castor
Gabriel Franklin Castor, son of Sarah and Charlie Castor of Craig, was born at 7:17 p.m. Feb. 8, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds, and was 19.5 inches long. His sibling is Preston Castor. His grandparents are Tim and Karen Gilroy of Hayden, and Lou and Denise Castor of Sundance, Wyo.
Class notes for Feb, 27
Good named to dean's list
David B. Wilson: Don't ban Bibles
No, I am not upset that a religious group was allowed to display Bibles at the middle school.
Don Mathes: Film series' demise
I am writing to respond to Autumn Phillips' Feb. 21 story about the cancellation of the Friday Film Series.
Soundoff for Feb. 27
Interesting fact Astronomer Jimmy Westlake tells us that Subaru is the Japanese term for the star cluster we know as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. That explains the star cluster logo on the grille ornament of one of Steamboat's most popular cars.
The Record for Feb. 27
Friday, Feb. 25 8:39 a.m. A child reportedly was bitten by the family dog. The incident was reported from Yampa Valley Medical Center, where the child received stitches for the bite.
The Arrest Record for Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 19 David Benjamin Fuell, 21, Steamboat Springs -- Driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI per se, failing to stop, driving a motor vehicle without valid driver's license, no valid car registration (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
Blue Eagle Halterman: 1973 -- 2005
Longtime Oak Creek resident Blue Eagle Halterman passed over to the other side Feb. 18, 2005. He was 31.
Bad back sidelines Spillane
Steamboat athlete out of Worlds
Steamboat Springs Nordic combined athlete Johnny Spillane won't be able to defend his World Championship at the sprint distance today after further injuring his already ailing back during training Saturday.
John F. Russell: It's never too late
Sunny skies and unusually warm weather gave us all a little taste of spring at the end of last week.
