Stories for November 25, 2007

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School officials, parents form 'unique team'

Nancy Mucklow, a mother of two high school boys, says there is no all-encompassing handbook on how to parent a teenager. Mucklow is one of about 20 parents, community members and school officials who have banded together to create a Parent Academy to foster better communication among those who may have some insight into the lives of teens.

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Mesa School added to National Register of Historic Places

There was a time not long ago when the little red schoolhouse seven miles east of Steamboat Springs on U.S. Highway 40 wasn't so shiny. In fact, the Mesa School was flat-out forlorn, neglected and vandalized.

Mild weather throws final big game rifle seasons for a loop

This fall's hunting season began with high hopes and plentiful harvests for archers, muzzle-loaders and early season rifle hunters looking to harvest a trophy bull elk.

Does Steamboat's isolation impact social views?

Steamboat Springs is like its own little bubble, seemingly detached from the rest of the world. That raises the question: Does Steamboat's isolation affect views on social issues?

Paula Ninger: 'Across the Universe' doesn't disappoint

The creators of "Across the Universe" faced a great challenge.

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South Routt residents say 'ahhh'

Visits to medical clinic have more than doubled in recent months

The doctor will be in five times a week at the South Routt Medical Center as early as Jan. 1. It was less than a year ago that the clinic was open only two half-days a week. But that all changed after South Routt residents in May 2006 voted in favor of a mill levy to subsidize the expense of operating the medical clinic.

Josie Pacana: Kickin' it veg style

The holidays: a time focused on family, friends and (mostly) food.

Students fight bullying in the halls of Steamboat Springs High School

High school: the romance, the homework, the bullies - wait, what bullies? There are bullies at Steamboat Springs High School?

Nancy B. Kramer: Northwest Colorado Products program

As the Community Agriculture Alliance develops our Northwest Colorado Products (NWCP) program, it is exciting to discover all the creative and talented producers in the region.

Development signals end for rancher

South Routt County rancher Cynthia Crawford says she has had enough. Even with more than 2,100 acres of property to herself, she says there is no escaping the vehicles that speed down Colorado Highway 131. Crawford says development is pushing her out.

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Historic high-country pasture

Thorpe Mountain Ranch offers 2,122 acres of land, dense forest

A historic South Routt ranch that spans much of Thorpe Mountain and includes Yampa River frontage is on the market for $23,342,000.

Low-end homes in tight supply

Below-$800,000 prices scarce

The market for single-family homes within the city limits of Steamboat Springs has grown exceptionally tight this fall for people with $800,000 or less to spend.

Local stores prepare for holidays

Online retailers a constant challenge

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is only a month away - it's that time of year when local stores and merchants are gearing up for what they hope will be their most profitable season.

Business File for Nov. 25

Photographer Lamansky earns recertification

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Ski Time Square businesses prepare for final season

The pending end is bittersweet for The Butcher Shop owner Bill Gardner, who spent last week readying his restaurant for one last opening day.

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School officials, parents form 'unique team'

Nancy Mucklow, a mother of two high school boys, says there is no all-encompassing handbook on how to parent a teenager. Mucklow is one of about 20 parents, community members and school officials who have banded together to create a Parent Academy to foster better communication among those who may have some insight into the lives of teens.

Jimmy Westlake: Orion rising

"You know, Orion always comes up sideways,

Real estate transactions for Nov. 14-19

Real estate transactions for Nov. 14-19

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Bus driver shortage unnerves some

Lodging, resort interests find city transportation issue 'unacceptable'

Steamboat's private sector is growing increasingly worried about staff shortages in a public sector category dear to their hearts: transportation.

Editorial cartoon for Nov. 25

Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Nov. 25, 2007.

Betty Leipold: Steamboat factories

I am not surprised by the size and looks of the new buildings on Lincoln Avenue. The original drawings make them appear so massive that I remarked at the time that Lincoln Avenue would look like the 2500 block of Walnut Street in Denver. There, the buildings are industrial, and there is a railroad track running down the middle of the street.

John F. Russell: Expect nothing, and enjoy the ride

It's time to forget the 2007 high school fall sports season. It's disappearing faster than those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Judy Copeland: Worth a salute

On Nov. 8, the junior high school of Hayden hosted a Veterans Day program and luncheon for local veterans and spouses. Every year, the program has been inspiring; this year's program was awe-inspiring.

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Steamboat wrestler looks to build on last year's fourth-place finish at state

Hidden inside Steamboat Springs High School, upstairs from where large crowds gather for basketball games and behind the rows of benches and dumbbells that cram the school's weight room, Steamboat wrestler Houston Mader can still feel the pressure.

Conservative commentary: The remnant and the president

"Out there in Colorado, what is the remnant looking for in a president?"

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Ladley looks to soar to new heights

Matt Ladley is your average 16-year-old high school junior - except that he's already being dubbed the next big thing on a snowboard.

Best of the Web for Nov. 25

Best of the Web for Nov. 25

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Expectations are lofty for Sailors basketball

Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball coach Kelly Meek hates to look ahead. Instead, Meek preaches to his players to take it one possession at a time.

The Record and Jail Report for Nov. 23

The Record and Jail Report for Nov. 23

Our View: Repeal the moratorium

The Steamboat Springs City Council is heading in the right direction with its ordinance repealing a moratorium on the demolition of potentially historic downtown buildings.

Hunt of the Week: Roger Bedell

Roger Bedell

Remington named new DOW director

Thomas E. Remington was named the new director of the Colorado Division of Wildlife on Nov. 19.