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Classmate shares photos of Obama from Punahou School yearbooks
In one of President Barack Obama's books, he tells a story about a redheaded girl who wants to touch his Afro at school. Lynne Marr hopes that isn't her - but she isn't sure.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Classmate shares photos of Obama from Punahou School yearbooks
In one of President Barack Obama's books, he tells a story about a redheaded girl who wants to touch his Afro at school. Lynne Marr hopes that isn't her - but she isn't sure.
Steamboat boys pass Glenwood for top league spot
Steamboat Springs and Glenwood Springs deserved to win Saturday's basketball showdown for first place. But behind a late fourth-quarter comeback and a coach seeing his young team growing up in a matter of 32 minutes, Steamboat won the first meeting Saturday, 47-45, in overtime.
Pianist makes classical music appealing to young audiences
Pianist Alpin Hong has the unique ability to get a room full of sixth-grade band students excited about music and then to absolutely horrify them. On Tuesday through Friday, Hong worked with students throughout Northwest Colorado as part of the Strings Music Festival Youth Touring Program.
Sports briefs: Sailors hockey gets win against Danes
Saturday against Fountain Valley, Steamboat crossed off another to-do item in a 3-2 victory: Sophomore goalie Erik Owen got his first start and win of the year, stopping 17 shots.
Tigers grab 5 wrestling championships
Hayden finishes 3rd at Western Slope League tournament
Hayden High School wrestlers won five Western Slope League championships Saturday at the league tournament at West Grand High School in Kremmling. The Tigers were five-for-five in title contests, as each wrestler who advanced to the finals won that match.
Glenwood slips by Steamboat girls
For the second game in two days, Steamboat had every opportunity to win but couldn't. This time, Glenwood Springs used a big first quarter and distinct advantage at the free throw line to beat Steamboat, 57-48, on Saturday.
ASIST gives depression, suicide prevention training
Tom Gangel is teaching students in his suicide prevention course how to deal with a man on the edge. To demonstrate such a situation last week, Gangel became just that.
Housing efforts debated
Brown turns heads with comparisons to open space plans
With her recent comparison of local efforts to preserve open space versus those to create affordable housing, Mary Brown has turned more than a few heads.
Best of the Web: Give something back
Have any of us made a commitment to charity at this point? If we spent even one hour per week in providing some kind of service to the community, poor Steamboat would be inundated with 10,000 to 20,000 hours of additional manpower each week. Just think about what we could accomplish with that many hours. Let's talk about what we can do to help instead of arguing about the problem.
Class notes: CNCC's Bilodeau now vice president of administration
Gene Bilodeau, longtime Craig resident and Colorado Northwestern Community College employee, has been appointed vice president of administration for CNCC. Bilodeau previously held the dean of Craig campus position and has worked for the college since 1994.
Looking back for Jan. 26, 1934: Hog program to benefit farmers of Routt County
All Routt County farmers who have raised as many as three litters of hogs on average for the years 1932 and 1933 are entitled to benefit by the government hog reduction program. If those who are qualified will send their names and addresses to County Agent Floyd Moon in Steamboat Springs, they will be notified about all meetings. It is possible that a meeting will be called within a very short time, perhaps next week. For this reason, it is necessary to have the names in early.
Solandt, Heritage Center pursue funds for repairs
The Hayden Heritage Center museum and the Solandt Memorial Hospital have received some pledges of cash for repairs and upgrades. Both entities plan to pursue more grant money but still are in the early stages.
Longtime Oak Creek officer reflects on policing in South Routt
When asked how many bosses she has had at the Oak Creek Police Department, Eileen Rossi starts counting on her fingers, then just gives up and says "whoever's been here in the last 10 years."
Family to revamp Hayden landmark, offer coffee and treats
Tammie Delaney and Sandy Messing have caught a little bit of flak from the old-timers who patronize Yampa Valley Feeds in Hayden. The two women are running the feed, tack and ranch supply store, which Tammie and Patrick Delaney took ownership of Jan. 1.
Routt County Spotlight: David Fuell
Occupation: Clinic representative, Pet Kare Clinic
Retail to take hit; prices to remain deflated, Ski Corp. president predicts
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs group members heard Ski Corp. President Chris Diamond's insights into the company's recession expectations Friday. Retail will take a hit, and competition and decreased consumer confidence will keep prices flat throughout a couple of years, Diamond predicted. "To think next year we're going to improve this, you're probably smoking something," he said.
Michael L. Roberts: A new age is upon us
With Tuesday's inauguration ceremony, a new age has begun. This is simply a fact, not the overzealous dramatization of an inspirational moment. The transition to a new age, from which we will not have the option to turn back, would be happening now whether President Barack Obama were amongst us or not. Life will never be the same; only the change in direction is in question.
Real estate transactions for Jan. 15 to 21
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
On the market: Report: Resort travel better than expected
Report: Resort travel better than expected
Conservative commentary: Look bad now? Just wait
Most people seem to feel the urge to proclaim they are optimists. I think they perceive this as a big plus in their personalities and how others see them. I take a different approach, billing myself as a realist who works very hard to affect a positive outcome. There is a difference, particularly with those who just refuse to recognize objective truth. Ignoring reality is no asset and is, in fact, quite dangerous. This especially is true of the professional politicians we elect, whom I believe are paid to worry for us along with telling us the truth. I also would argue this means having the courage to fight for reforms even if the people don't appear to be ready for them.
Kids' Vacation Center likely to expand
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. has entered the city planning process to relocate the entrance and check-in area to the Kids' Vacation Center and put a fresh face on the blocky stucco of the gondola building at the same time.
Voting proves costly
Colorado counties report increasing election expenses
The price tag for the 2008 presidential election in Colorado eclipsed the amount spent in 2004, and in one county, it ran as high as $36.57 per vote.
Ski school's new offerings targeted at local learners
There's nothing on the slopes of Mount Werner that scares Brenda Smith. The ferocious skier has been teaching her craft for 12 years.
Business File: Local restaurant group tackles health, trends
About 15 members of the Steamboat Springs chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association met Jan. 14 to discuss health, food safety, business trends and a planned bartenders' competition, President Liz Wahl said. Wahl has aimed to keep each meeting to an hour.
Lynn Abbott: The collaborative approach
I write this in the afterglow of a joyful and heart-warming Inauguration Day. Americans of all races and religions stood in the cold for hours to greet our new president; many shared their emotional stories with us as they spoke to reporters covering the scene. At the inauguration breakfast here in Steamboat, we watched and cheered as if we were standing with the masses in the cold on the National Mall. Messages of congratulations poured in from around the world, cheering this bright new day. It truly was remarkable.
Vision 2030 plan takes shape
Group finalizes recommendations for how to achieve community goals
When all is said and done, work on Vision 2030 may last until its namesake year. Though Vision 2030's final report is nearing completion, the next step is encouraging entities across Routt County to implement its recommendations
Jail Report for Jan. 17 to Jan. 23
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.
Our View: Drug dogs can be effective tools
Allowing a drug-sniffing dog to check student lockers and vehicles at Steamboat Springs High School is a reasonable and potentially effective method for reducing the presence of narcotics on school grounds.
Steamboat briefs: 2009 Winter Carnival registration is Friday
Registration for the 2009 Winter Carnival Street Events opens at 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Visitor's Center. Preregistration is required for all horse events, as there will be no day-of registration. Contestants may enter for only one horse event per day and may sign up for only one alternate per day. Contestants must have a Winter Carnival Button, available for purchase for $7 at the Visitor's Center, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club offices and participating downtown merchants. The 96th annual Winter Carnival is Feb. 4 to 8, with the street events held Feb. 7 and 8. Call the Chamber Resort Association at 970-879-0880 for details.
Land transfer close to an end
County studies test case for exchange of development rights
The Routt County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote Tuesday on a plan to conserve more than 900 acres on a private ranch near Thorpe Mountain. It would be accomplished by transferring the development rights from the private ranch to the Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club just outside the city limits of Steamboat Springs, a move that could usher in a new method of land preservation.
World Cup a golden opportunity for young skiers
Five Nordic combined juniors will leave Steamboat Springs on Monday to head to the World Cup in Chaux-Neuve, France, and the Junior World Championships in Strbske Pleso, Slovakia.
Joel Reichenberger: A snow for every taste
I went skiing Tuesday against the advice of seemingly everyone in town. At that point, it had been an entire week since it had snowed, and the temperature had risen above freezing with enough consistency to collapse many a giant icicle.
CMC, Historic Routt County partner for preservation
Organizations promote heritage in classroom
Tracy Barnett wants to preserve downtown Steamboat Springs for a very succinct reason: "People don't come to see big box stores."
John F. Russell: Cowboy Downhill brings smiles
It was hard to escape Jed Moore's warm, broad smile as he stood at the base of Steamboat Ski Area following Tuesday's Cowboy Downhill.
The Record for Jan. 23
12:17 a.m. A suspicious incident was reported in the 2100 block of Snow Bowl Plaza, where a woman's dogs were barking. According to the reporting party, the last time her dogs were barking like that, someone was trying to break into a business in the area. Everything was fine.
Vail Valley ski patrollers urge backcountry caution
"We watch people who leave the gates, and (a majority) of the people who go back there have no equipment," Beaver Creek ski patroller Dave Martin, adding that everyone who goes out-of-bounds should carry a beacon, probe and shovel.
Editorial cartoon for Jan. 25, 2009
Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for Jan. 25, 2009.
