Stories for June 4, 2005

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Hanging on to the Harbor

Some worry hotel's demolition will compromise potential historic district

The northwest corner of Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue holds many memories.

Our View: The pitfalls of fence-sitting

It is hard to follow Routt County commissioners' logic in approving a permit for Lafarge to operate a gravel pit in the South Valley.

End of a chapter

Steamboat Springs graduates reflect on time in school

Come rain or shine, the Steamboat Springs High School graduating class of 2005 wouldn't have missed its graduation for the world.

The scoop

'Dead Heads' team up to open Ben & Jerry's

Chuck Bell and Mike Doherty didn't know they had Cherry Garcia in common until they met early this year.

Swimming in the rain -- and snow

When Team Lightning coach Essi Kenttala awoke early Saturday morning, she was delighted. The sound of raindrops had stopped, which meant the weather might cooperate during Steamboat Springs' only swim meet of the season.

Nonstop biking

24-hour race returns for second year

Last year, Jeff Snook ate a piece of French bread with hazelnut and cocoa milk spread after every lap.

The Record for June 5

Friday, June 3 12:13 a.m. A suspicious incident was reported in the 80 block of Anglers Drive, and the children involved were contacted and warned.

Real estate transactions for May 25 to 30

DERENZO, MARY ANN to MACDONALD, CRAIG and MACDONALD, VALERIE CASS for HILLTOP HOMES FILING NO. 1 Lot: 16 -- $117,000

Race closes roads

Marathon begins at 7:30

In an effort to protect the more than 1,400 runners expected to participate in the 24th annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, several road closures will be in effect today.

Spring camping in the Vail Valley

For a quick backpacking trip or fun day hike while the snow still is deep in the high country, head toward Vail.

David R. Moss: The right, and wrong, to float

This letter is in response to your editorial "Protecting the Right to Float." While I am a member of the Seedhouse Road Coalition, the views expressed are exclusively my own.

There's a new cat in town

Business woman opens, hopes to expand Oak Creek-based mortgage company

Heather Kline is a busy woman. Sitting in her newly renovated office, she talks on a head-set, watches the phone drop, flips through myriad folders and then glares into the screen of her computer.

Jo Semotan: Vote in election

So many things are necessary to American life -- water, shelter, consumer goods of all shapes and sizes and of course, electricity. Without it, our lives would be a great deal less comfortable and profitable. I know because my mother was willing to go door to door to raise money to supply electricity to Routt County's rural ranches. She was so very, very happy the day "the lights came on." Life became much easier for my family in many ways. Most of us have never had to live without electricity, and it makes you think.

Personal touches, antique flair

Four years ago, Deborah Davis decided she wanted a home in Steamboat Springs, but she didn't have time to design and build it.

Snow and grads an unlikely combination

Sandy Phillips showed up to The Lowell Whiteman School's graduation in a blue beanie, a flowery sundress, Sorels and a puffy black winter coat. It was fitting, considering the combination of snow and rain that complemented Saturday's ceremony.

Tuck fills void

Company installs Internet-based phone systems

Brent Tuck's company has offices in Steamboat Springs and Grand Junction, but they're in the same place -- sort of.

Business briefs for June 5

Shady Ladies return from Denver seminars Pam Turner and Kathy Fledderjohn of Shady Lady Interiors in Steamboat Springs recently attended a regional Window Fashions magazine educational convention in Denver.

Soundoff for June 5

Pit decision right I agree with the county's decision to allow the gravel pit in the South Valley since we don't have any over here.

The Arrest Record for June 5

Saturday, May 28 Chloe Josephine Decalo, 21, Steamboat Springs -- Driving while ability impaired, failed to dim lights (Colorado State Patrol)

Philip Warner Eggleston: 1927-2005

Philip "Phil" Eggleston of Steamboat Springs, Colo., died May 30, 2005. He was 78. He was born May 21, 1927, in Cleveland.

Board to mull policy

School materials-distribution plan will be considered

The Steamboat Springs School Board on Monday will consider a revised policy about distributing religious and other materials on schools grounds.

South Routt Calendar for June 5

Monday, June 6 The Oak Creek Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Toponas and Yampa libraries are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tom Bleuer: The truth hurts

Mr. Balazs bemoans Krugman and Hebert's columns May 31. Both include some opinion, as all columnists' writing does, but the facts support what is of the upmost importance, and that is the truth. Truth can hurt, but it does not lie. Part of the truth can be as much of a lie.

John F. Russell: Take my breath away

The journey from Hahn's Peak Village to the courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs is breathtaking.

David T. Hainault: Thanks for the help

On the morning of May 6, I was driving my Honda Gold Wing from Craig to Steamboat on my way to work when I was torpedoed by a doe just west of Milner.

Chris Kipfer: Being patriotic

This old curmudgeon cannot let Bob Balazs' un-American notions go unanswered.