Stories for April 1, 2007

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Education briefs for April 1

The deadline to apply for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Ambassadors Youth Education Scholarship is Friday. The scholarship is open to Routt County graduating seniors who plan to study business or business-related studies in college. Check with a high school counselor or contact Shauna Steele Lamansky at 879-6213 for more information.

Six Sailors named to All-State Band

In one man's opinion, the bar has been raised to get into All-State Band.

Best of the Web for April 1

Winter Park isn't too bad to drive to for skiing, at least. Personlly, I would have rather had Buddy Passes, but hey, this is better than what we already had, at least. It may also increase out Front Range business in Steamboat to keep those sales tax revenues coming in. Maybe Buddy Passes are in the future!

Judith Harrington: New rodeo needed

Kudos to the Steamboat 700, LLC group.

Reviving area EMT skills

New CMC instructor will offer basic, intermediate EMT courses to students

Instead of waiting tables, Scott Tuning became an Emergency Medical Technician as a way to make money during college.

Dave Shively: The other brothers

When you really put yourself out there, the most memorable episodes seem to be those correlated with distance from your comfort zone - oftentimes meaning it's not what you bring, but what you don't have that makes the adventure. Language, proper equipment and easy access are great starters.

David Scully: Too much Disneyland

In response to the article last Friday that discussed the Planning Commission's rejection of the proposed waterslides in the Steamboat Springs Health and Recreation Associations pool renovations, I would like to offer the following observations:

Soroco Middle School students experience world cultures through art, lessons

Teaching children about the world through art projects and crafts has always been a passion of Christie Scott's.

Our View: Dealing with vacation home rentals

The city of Steamboat Springs has a lot on its plate right now. Its vacation home rental policy does not need to consume excessive amounts of time.

John F. Russell: Rider learns from his journey

It's the journey, not the goal, that is important in life.

Lacrosse battles at tourney

The Steamboat Springs boys lacrosse team brought a clean and aggressive brand of play to its second day at the Border War Lacrosse Tournament in Grand Junction.

Jail Report April 1

Matthew Allen Stone, 29, Steamboat Springs-DUI (Steamboat Springs Police Department)

Chix title hopes on ice

Women's B1 hockey team wraps up season

The Chix with Stix needed a quick fix.

The Record for March 30

12:12 a.m. A woman requested a police officer in the 2600 block of Pine Grove Road.

Sailors fall in doubleheader

Rifle picks up wins despite Steamboat's push to hang on

Just when it looked like the breaks were swinging in Steamboat Springs' favor, Rifle wrestled back the momentum.

Soroco opens track season in Kremmling

It was the first track meet of the year.

Steamboat girls soccer squeaks by Delta, 1-0

Going into the 2007 spring season, Steamboat Springs girls soccer coach Rob Bohlmann thought the Delta Panthers would be this year's dark horse in the Western Slope League.

Steamboat racer Tim Magill guns for world speed-skiing title

Tim Magill can only see the ten meters directly in front of him as he accelerates down a 70-degree slope and pushes past the 100 mile-an-hour mark in a matter of seconds.

Cofer, Hill running full steam to state

Next weekend at the Palisade meet in Grand Junction is when the real season starts for Steamboat Springs distance runner Matt Hill.

Filmmaker teaches how to shoot action-sports movies and Hollywood turns

Michael Martin said all you need to make an action-sport film is a video camera, a computer and something that can burn a DVD.

Dems promote energy issues

At a packed fundraiser for Routt County Democrats Saturday night, energy could be found in the speeches as well as the crowd.

Education key to preventing sexual assault

Knowledge of a sex offender's identity is just one step in community safety, Routt County law enforcement officers say.

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Schools: Minefields for students with food allergies

Hayden mom pushes for peanut-free district

Like so many children, Hayden's Makenzie Fry loves sweets. How was she or anyone else supposed to know something as seemingly harmless as a no-bake cookie would trigger a life-altering allergic reaction?

Real Estate transactions for March 21 to March 27

Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer

Relieving housing ailment

Developer's solution to city requirements aids hospital need

City planning staff has begun reviewing an innovative proposal for 30 new condominiums near Central Park Plaza. If approved, the project would solve the affordable housing requirements for a large residential development while helping Yampa Valley Medical Center establish new employees in the community.

Finance 101

Students take notes on credit, career choices

Steamboat Springs High School junior Liza Darlington does not have a credit card, and she does not plan on getting one any time soon.

Business File for March 31

Agents receive top honors in 2006

Prudential Steamboat Realty had 22 agents recognized as top producers at Prudential Real Estate's sales convention held in San Diego in March.

The true brew

Steamboat's homebrewers revel in the fresh taste of a genuine craft

It all started for Charlie Noble when he moved to Steamboat Springs from Boulder 13 years ago with housemate Wulf Levenshtein.

Routt County Spotlight: Marchele McEntee

Marchele McEntee

Joanne Palmer: Memorandum

Life in the 'Boat

First-quarter reports are disappointing. Productivity plummeted. Profitability is flat. Aerobic activity hit a record low.

Heidi Harper: What about water?

Community Agriculture Alliance

The shimmering mantle of white that has covered the forests and fields of our valley for the past four months is quickly melting into a noisy trickle of muddy water. Spring is here, and the creeks and rivers are swelling with their annual runoff of melting snow. Water is abundant and easy to take for granted in this soggy time of year we like to call mud season. However, as spring dries into summer, it is important to remember water is our most valuable resource and it needs to be managed with care and foresight.

Area briefs for March 31

Officials with North Routt Preschool are looking for help moving the school. Volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. today at the Moonhill School House. Trucks and trailers are also needed. Call Hillary at 871-4559.

Jimmy Westlake: The Lion of spring

Beginning stargazers are often frustrated by the fact that very few constellations actually resemble their namesake. For example, I challenge anyone to look at the stars of Sagittarius, the Archer, and pick out a centaur, half-man, half-horse, holding a bow and arrow! The spring sky, however, does offer an excellent example of a constellation that really resembles what it is supposed to be.

Looking back: Water supply can't be taken for granted

From the March 30, 1967, issue of the Steamboat Pilot