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Brent Boyer: The future is here
The Jay Cutler era is here, and I say bring it on.
Big jumps, Little Vikings
Winter Sports Club builds ski skills to create tomorrow's Nordic champions
The bundled children racing across a snow-covered field this week had only one goal - earning a warm chocolate chip cookie at the Howelsen Hill Lodge. Just don't be surprised if years from now, these same kids are racing among an international field of competitors looking to win Olympic gold.
Dave Shively: Blurred lines
If a skier drops in the woods, will anyone hear him?
Greg Forney: Sailors pride
I've just returned home from the Steamboat Springs High School football awards dinner at the Sheraton in complete awe of the community in which we are so privileged to be a part.
Cathie Voorhees: Christmas spirit
Thank you for printing the article about a family that compiles gifts for kids worldwide (Nov. 29, Steamboat Today).
Betty Leipold: Cooktown USA?
There have been some recent articles in the Pilot stating that when tourists visit Colorado's mountain towns they want to see historic and "quaint."
Bill Schurman: Affordable sham
The front cover of the Nov. 28, 2006, Steamboat Today was priceless. On top was a photo of the mobile homes at the Riverwalk project site being leveled, and immediately below it was the bold headline "A vision for housing." What could have been meant by that headline in relation to the photo?
Michelle Caragol: CRC: Stay tuned
A grassroots group of locals known as the Citizens for a Recreation Center has been working diligently to explore the options for a recreation center for Steamboat Springs. CRC's vision statement is, "The Recreation Center Committee uses the Feasibility Study and results from citizen polling to determine the best way to provide for the present and future unmet recreational needs in an effort to invest in the future of youths, teens, adults and seniors in our growing and changing community." We are exploring all aspects of this vision statement, including location, cost, wants, needs and areas of concerns.
Van Fletcher: Towny not fit
Is it really possible for a City Council member to write a "Guest Commentary" (Dec. 6, Steamboat Today) that is derogatory toward and accusatory of past and present City Councils, County Commissioners and city employees and still believe he is representing the best interests of the citizens?
Our View: Reinventing downtown
Private investment in our downtown core will pay big dividends for the community
The approval last week of The Olympian, a 41,100-square-foot commercial and residential building at the corner of Fifth and Yampa streets, continues the radical transformation of our downtown area.
The Record for 12-8 and Jail Report for 12-3 to 12-8
The Record for Dec. 8 and Jail Report for Dec. 3 to 8, 2006.
Soroco splits against Vail Christian
Boys basketball loses, 63-39, in Edwards on Saturday; Girls take 52-43 win
As tiring as it may be to play two basketball games in less than 24 hours, the Vail Christian boy's team doesn't seem to mind.
New Stagecoach station inches along
Volunteer firefighters still needed to handle booming growth in Oak Creek district
Stagecoach residents could be in position to celebrate the opening of their new fire station before ringing in the New Year.
American finds podium
U.S. comes out strong at opening of World Cup B
Before Saturday's World Cup B event in Steamboat Springs, U.S. Ski Team coach Chris Gilbertson said he hoped one of his team's skiers would make the podium and five would crack the top 30.
Falcon runs Steamboat into the ground, 82-24
If Steamboat Springs girls basketball coach John Ameen rested easy after his team's Thursday and Friday performances in the Steamboat Springs Shoot-Out, Saturday's game against Falcon was a harsh wake-up call.
Sailors labor against Jaguars
Steamboat Springs boys basketball coach Kelly Meek admits his team isn't playing to its ability.
Thinking inside the box
City Council revising requirements for new 'big-box' retail stores
City officials are divided about how to revise building requirements for large commercial developments, including "big-box" retail stores. The Steamboat Springs City Council is in the middle of a lively, multi-week discussion about the potential merits and dangers of revisions to the city's Planned Unit Development regulations. The regulations apply to development projects that seek variances to city building codes, and currently, to any commercial development of more than 12,000 square feet.
Town Board upbeat about mayor
Oak Creek Town Board members said Mayor J. Elliott is a no-nonsense, by-the-books type of leader who can help the town through its budget woes and unite a community divided about the resignation of three-time elected mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman.
Sailors win on stolen power
Steamboat defeats Summit, 3-1, behind Stanford's hat trick
Power plays are supposed to be good for the team with an extra player on the ice and bad for the team that's a man down. The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team has yet to get that memo.
Pay to play debated
School district grapples with sports teams' funding
Steamboat Springs High School offers its students more extracurricular activities than any other Colorado public high school of similar size, but whether the district should fully fund each of those activities remains a hot-button issue for some parents and school officials.
Class Notes for Dec. 10
Hayden first quarter honor roll students
12th Grade - Stephanie Blake, Molly Davis, Lacey Doolin, DreAnna Dowling, Jennifer Epp, Brandon Ford, Lauren Frentress, Angela Geis, Dave Gullett, Dustin Jones, Katy Koehler, Kyle Kuegler, Lacey Magee, Tyler Manzanares, Jessica Martin, Jeni Medvesk, Lydia Murray, Tucker Overstreet, Bryan Richards, Sean Rolando, Andy Sperl, Alicia Steele, Shirley Vazquez, Courtney Vestal, Emily Whiteman
Don't leave home without it
Local women earn nursing degrees through Regis University program
There is a nursing shortage in the United States. There is a nursing shortage in Colorado. But there was no shortage of smiles around a table at Colorado Mountain College last weekend.
Real estate transactions for Nov. 11 to Dec. 5
Real estate transactions for Nov. 11 to Dec. 5, 2006.
Real estate dollar volume surpasses '05
Countywide sales top $1 billion
The real estate industry in Routt County blew through the billion dollar threshold for the first time ever in November.
Anglers' Retreat near completion
The sound of Fish Creek provides background music for residents
p>Some Steamboat developments are a few years ahead of their time. That was the case with Anglers' Retreat, which took off last summer after several years of steady sales.
Rental market tight
But, hey, it's worse in Aspen
Finding an affordable place to rent this time of year comes down to whom you know and a little bit of luck.
High tech cabinetry
Blue Mountain uses machine to enhance production
Two entrepreneurs are taking advantage of technology to provide more options and cost savings for their customers.
Joanne Palmer: The first fight of the holidays is with the tree
Life in the 'Boat
The three wise men had it right. On the way to Bethlehem, they carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. They did not schlep a Christmas tree.
Jimmy Westlake: Geminid meteors to put on a show this week
Celestial news
Meteor watching is one of my favorite starry-night activities. No special equipment is needed, and the excitement of seeing a brilliant "falling star" is enough to keep me awake anticipating the next one.
Bill May: Meat for the miners
Tales from the ranch
The gold rush to the Rockies started in 1859 after the precious metal was discovered in the creekbed sand and gravel at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River (the heart of present-day downtown Denver).
Routt County Spotlight: Adam Bleesz
Spotlight on Adam Bleesz
Sidekicks in adventure
Mom, daughter's trip to Africa brings them closer together
Natalie Geer, 13, and her mother, Kendall, had a not-so-typical bonding experience in October. Among other things, the Steamboat Springs residents sampled goat blood stew and watched a lion take down a Cape buffalo calf right in front of their car.
