Stories for April 8, 2006

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Calving off to cold start

Deep snow wreaking havoc on critical time of year for ranchers

Dean Look, a third generation rancher, found a dead newborn calf on his ranch in North Routt County on Thursday morning.

The Record for April 9

'Trouble free, worry free'

Development would put focus on luxury

The developers of Alpine Mountain Ranch hope to secure more than $33 million in business during the first week in June.

Jeff Temple's next project

Marabou combines amenities, $2 million sites with ranch operations

Jeff Temple and his partners plan to take the successes Temple achieved at Storm Mountain Ranch, along with the lessons learned, and apply them on an even bigger scale at Marabou.

John F. Russell: Shifting gears into spring

Later today, a few hours after Tony Furtado plays a final tune in Gondola Square, it will hit home that another ski season in Steamboat Springs is in the books.

Yoga for youngsters

Classes celebrate Month of the Young Child, improve children's fitness

Yoga instructor Nancy Spooner had never taught children before Friday.

Recycling hits home

Materials go from one home to the next

At first glance, it appears an older home in Dakota Ridge with ski area views is being torn down to construct someone's dream home.

The cycle of the seasons

Local riders ready to ditch bindings for bikes

The way Katie Lindquist sees things, winter begins in six months, so she better get on her bicycle now.

Jason Andrew Colby,

Jason Andrew Colby, son of Jean and Scott Colby of Steamboat Springs, was born at 3:50 p.m. March 30, 2006.

Real estate transactions March 25 to April 3

TOTAL REAL PROPERTY SALES - $37,928,000 TOTAL TIMESHARE SALES - $1,496,700

Changes in store for the Grand

Changes are in store now that the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel has sold out. There have been 15 to 20 closings a day on the $23 million worth of units purchased at auction March 18, and the final closing deadline of April 17 is quickly approaching.

Slushy snow buckles Dorothy's ruby slipper

We thought duct tape would be the best way to get sheets of cardboard down a slushy ski trail. After all, it wouldn't absorb water, it would slide well, and it wouldn't come apart.

Riding high

SSWSC team winning with attitude, amplitude

Spencer Tamblyn was hooked the first time he saw someone snowboarding.

Business briefs for April 9

Susan Ross, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Silver Oak Real Estate, has earned membership in the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the top 13 percent of the more than 126,000 people in the company's worldwide system.

Madison LeeMarie Crisp

Madison LeeMarie Crisp, daughter of Tabitha Haughey and Erick Crisp of Craig, was born at 5:32 p.m. March 24, 2006.

Appel-Gregory

Dale and Becky Appel would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Amber to Scott Gregory, son of Gary and Patsy Gregory of Tunkhannock, Pa.

Martha Jean Ruzicka

Martha Jean Ruzicka, daughter of Cynthia and Michael Ruzicka of Steamboat Springs, was born at 6:26 p.m. April 3, 2006.

Class notes for April 9

Strawberry Park book fair starts this week Strawberry Park Elementary School is hosting a Spring Book Fair from Thursday to April 19 in the school's media center. The fair is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. except for Saturday, when it is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair ends at 3 p.m. April 19.

Bridge to learning

Teacher using card game to teach math, reasoning skills to students

When seventh-graders at Steamboat Springs Middle School began playing bridge, they quickly shed a popular assumption about the intricate card game.

South Routt Calendar for April 9

Monday, April 10 The Oak Creek Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Yampa Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sound Off for April 9

GOP woes As I read the article about "GOP urges unity" in the April 2 Steamboat Pilot & Today, it amazes me, as a Republican in Routt County, that I find out about events after the fact. I'm more informed about events the Democratic Party has in the county. It is time for the Routt County Republican Party to reach out to its party members in all of Routt County.

Our View: One size doesn't fit all

Relocation assistance for Westland Mobile Home Park residents should be decided on an individual basis.

Timothy Bruno Sabat

Timothy Bruno Sabat, son of Allison Katherine Sabat and Erik Christopher Sabat of Steamboat Springs, was born at 1:36 p.m. March 28, 2006.

Dartagnan Michael Hammond

Dartagnan Michael Hammond, son of Earl "Tank" Hammond and Jayna Hammond of Craig, was born at 7:03 p.m. March 31, 2006.

Wyatt Robert Medeiros

Wyatt Robert Medeiros, son of Judy Medeiros of Craig, was born at 9:35 p.m. March 24, 2006.

Isabelle Elze Johnson

Isabelle Elze Johnson, daughter of Brett and Kate Johnson of Steamboat Springs, was born at 6:59 p.m. March 22, 2006.