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Blaze engulfs Stagecoach home
No injuries in Saturday night fire; cause unknown
A fire engulfed a Stagecoach home Saturday night, severely damaging the residence but resulting in no injuries. Witnesses said the fire at 30515 Ormega Way, in the Meadowgreen subdivision, started on the front porch at about 8 p.m.
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by Mike Lawrence
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Falling economy could result in rising crime
Falling economy affects law enforcement budgets
Economic downturn is poised to increase demand for local public safety and human service agencies in the face of stagnant or decreasing funding and staffing. "When money gets tight, it can spur a number of a problems," Steamboat Springs Police Capt. Joel Rae said.
Terrible toll takes 11 lives
A series of small mistakes leads to the deaths of 11 people Aug. 1 on K2
Everything is relative on the upper slopes of K2. A good, deep breath, for instance, nets one-third the relief it would at sea level. Steamboat Springs doctor Eric Meyer used a satellite phone in dark and cold hours of the night of Aug. 1 to let his friends and family know he was alive.
Routt County ghost stories give glimpse into the past
Debbie Johnson can't remember what the ghost of Yampa's storied Royal Hotel ordered, but she knows it wasn't on the menu. As she set up the restaurant for the night's business one day about 10 years ago, Johnson heard the bar's computerized ordering system print a ticket.
Longtime caretaker to leave post
Charlie Norris plans to retire after 18 years of overseeing Oak Creek Cemetery
With 18 years under his belt as Oak Creek Cemetery's caretaker, Charlie Norris still says mowing the grass is his favorite part of the job - that, and the cemetery's view of town and the snow-covered Flat Tops.
Dierdorff balances football, snowboardcross
For three years, Steamboat Springs High School senior Mick Dierdorff lived for snowboardcross. That's to be expected, considering he is close to breaking through to the top echelon of the sport.
Cadets take to the skies
Civil Air Patrol gives students steep, thrilling learning curve
Opportunities to fly, travel, learn and be a part of the military lifestyle are some of the reasons local high school students have joined the Steamboat Springs Civil Air Patrol Cadets squadron.
Joel Reichenberger: It's adventure season
Many in Steamboat Springs seem to have the year divided into just two seasons. What exactly those seasons are depend on whom you ask.
Steamboat's winter tourism industry faces mixed projections
A family of four from Dallas could book a five-night December holiday vacation in Steamboat Springs today for $3,727.
Stagecoach charter school idea grows
South Routt plans for more education options
Stagecoach resident Chris Hart faces two choices for his son's education.
City Council's e-mail ethics vague
City messages go to personal accounts
After discovering city staffers were privy to confidential e-mails, City Attorney Tony Lettunich recently asked the Steamboat Springs City Council to communicate with him using personal e-mail addresses.
Runners wrap up year
John Cutter leads Sailors at state with 36th place
As each of the Sailors harriers clutched at their sides, gasped for air and fought their way through the finish line at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, coach Matt Reinhold couldn't help but smile.
Steamboat volleyball falls at districts
The Steamboat Springs High School volleyball team's season ended Saturday, when the Sailors lost both of their morning games in the district tournament at Eagle Valley.
Hayden volleyball sick about loss
Hayden was exactly where it wanted to be entering the final day of the district tournament having won both of its Friday matches. The Tigers couldn't get past Rangely, however, and their season ended short of the semifinals.
Candice May Martin: Support 48
I was most disturbed to read your editorial Oct. 15 regarding Amendment 48. I found it offensive that you did not give any opposing views on the topic or discuss any of its possible benefits but rather matter of factly stated that all your readers should vote "no" on 48.
John F. Russell: Money for sports is well-spent
Every fall, I see parents lining the sidelines of soccer and football games, sitting in the stands at volleyball matches, hanging out near the greens at golf tournaments or courtside at tennis tournaments.
Harmon "Buck" Buckland: Schaffer for Senate
I was disappointed with the recent campaign attacks on U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer that sought to cast him as being anti-veterans. Although he may be opposed to big government and prohibitions on responsible energy exploration, he is not opposed to rewarding our veterans for their sacrifice to our great country. Setting aside his legislative positions for a moment, (former) Congressman Schaffer has three children that are in military officer training - including one at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs - and likely future veterans.
Sonja Macys: Support 2A, 2B
I am writing on behalf of Yampatika, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through education. For the past 16 years, Yampatika has provided school-based and summer environmental education programs in Northwest Colorado. We appreciate your recent editorial stressing the importance of referendums 2A and 2B, and hope that voters will support both 2A and 2B.
Our View: Right to work doesn't work
Unfortunate is not a strong enough word to describe the labor-versus-business battle that found its way onto the Colorado ballot this fall. We don't think any of the measures proposed by either side are worthy of amending our state constitution, and we urge a "no" vote on amendments 47, 49 and 54.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Take care of your national forest while hunting
Each year, the Routt National Forest spends hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars repairing road damage. Most of the damage to roads and motorized trails on the Routt National Forest happens during October and November. This is partly because the roads are usually wet, and it's easier for motorized vehicles to cause ruts and other damage. It's also partly because of the increased number of people using motorized vehicles on the national forest during hunting season.
8 proves enough for Soroco football
Rams happy after season of progress
Soroco football coach David Bruner stood before his team Oct. 18, as he had done so many times before.
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 26, 2008.
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Oct. 26, 2008.
Sally Claassen: Udall for Senate
The good news is that the 2008 presidential race has generated more excitement, youth involvement, and dialogue (not to mention diatribe!) than we've seen in a long time. The bad news is that it threatens to overshadow the U.S. Senate race in Colorado - Mark Udall vs. Bob Schaffer. This is a critical one, folks. Here are the top three reasons I've planted Udall's sign in my front yard.
The Record and Jail Report for Oct. 26
The following is a list of people booked into the Routt County Jail on suspicion of the listed charges. The arresting agency is listed in parentheses.
Jimmy Westlake: Algol - the Demon Star
Hollywood has created some scary monsters for us, but Hollywood has nothing on ancient Greece. Some of the monsters passed down to us through Greek mythology are as terrifying as anything ever conjured up by the human imagination.
Looking Back for Oct. 26, 1958
Candidates active in vote hunt
Routt County Spotlight: Pamela Jean Peretz
Pamela Jean Peretz
Vet goes high-tech
Courtney Diehl trucks equipment across county to treat pets, small animals
Dundee stood patiently for a while, letting two people hover around his backside with expensive equipment, searching for flaws in his legs.
Business File for Oct. 26
Ben Holdridge, of My Wireless, has received the quarterly salesperson of the region award.
On the Market for Oct. 26
On the Market for Oct. 26
Hayden Chamber gears up
Membership drive for 2009 kicked off last week
Hayden's Chamber of Commerce launched its membership drive last week with a mixer at Creek View Grill.
Ski valets by the slopes
St. Cloud introduces luxury brand with private club in Torian Plum Plaza
Skiers who can manage the $40,000 membership fee will enjoy an unprecedented level of service at the base of Steamboat Ski Area this winter, when the private St. Cloud Mountain Club opens.
September dollar volume lowest in 44 months
Routt County real estate dollar volume slumped to $37.36 million in September, the lowest monthly total of the year and the lowest monthly total since January 2005.
Paul Potyen: Balancing act
I'd like to respond to Erich Esswein's letter to the editor of last Wednesday. Mr. Esswein felt that, based on the articles he found in the Oct. 9 issue, "the Pilot & Today's commitment to providing balanced, relevant information to voters doesn't hold up when it comes to the presidential campaigns."
Best of the Web for Oct. 26
Bring back noon whistle
Sailors football prepares for No. 1 Glenwood Springs
Friday night lights loom
A game that at first had little meaning turned into a vital night for the Steamboat Springs High School football team.
Conservative commentary: Tax that man behind the tree - again
About a year ago in this space I noted the quote by the late Sen. Russell Long, of Louisiana, poking fun at tax reform policy, who said that the underlying philosophy was, "Don't tax me. Don't tax thee. Tax that man behind the tree!"
