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Routt County celebrates Independence Day
Fourth of July daytime events in Steamboat, Yampa draw large crowds
The parade in Steamboat Springs managed to stay dry, while the parade in Yampa experienced a downpour, but the viewers in both towns were happy with the celebrations.
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by Brandon Gee
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Stories
Breast cancer survivor to host reception at Relay For Life on Aug. 7
Cathryn Wohlfert thinks her cancer survivor story isn't bad - it's pretty good, even. Diagnosed with breast cancer in late December 2007, Wohlfert quickly found a wide base of support in Routt County. A friend's physician and fellow breast cancer victim served as an emotional touch point.
The Record for July 3
Friday, July 3
Jail report for June 27 to July 3
Steamboat Springs - 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.
Steamboat briefs: Lost hiker found in Buffalo Park
Grand County searchers found a Craig man who lost his way while hiking Friday afternoon.
Former SSHS volleyball star has shot at national team
Part of Katie Carter's reason for continuing to play volleyball is the rapid progression of her career. The other part, and the most important to Carter - a 2003 Steamboat Springs High School graduate and former All-American at UCLA - is that she absolutely loves the life she is living.
U.S. Nordic Combined team looks to complete Olympic squad
Coming off a record showing at the World Championships that included four individual medals, U.S. Nordic combined head coach Dave Jarrett beams at the possibilities in Vancouver at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Runners revel in big crowd
Steamboat Sprint leads way for July 4 festivities
Thousands of spectators lined Lincoln Avenue, waiting after the skate skiing portion of the Rocky Mountain Division Ski Jumping Extravaganza had wrapped up and before the annual July 4 parade started. Racers in the Steamboat Sprint took full advantage, flying down the course in front of a crowd a regular series event will never see.
U.S. Ski Team member skates to win
Fletcher takes target jump title in Nordic Combined event
Bill Demong made the three laps up and down Lincoln Avenue in 6 minutes, 19 seconds to finish first in the 2-kilometer skate ski race Saturday during the Rocky Mountain Ski Jumping Extravaganza.
John F. Russell: Holiday heats up thrills
Next winter, fans from across the globe will travel to Canada for a chance to watch some of the best athletes in the world compete for gold, silver and bronze.
Smithsonian honors the snowboard's predecessor
Sherman Poppen's 'Snurfer' displayed in national museum
Sherman Poppen, 79, is a longtime resident of Steamboat Springs and is widely recognized as the grandfather of snowboarding for his invention of the Snurfer.
Physicians weigh risk of drug abuse vs. benefits
Police say the trend of prescription drug abuse is noticeable but not overwhelming in Steamboat. Local physicians differ in their views on the prevalence of the problem.
Stetson representative hangs up his hat after 33 years in sales
Dick Maday honored by F.M. Light & Sons for years of service, assistance
Stetson sales representative Dick Maday retired this month after selling the cowboy hats to retailers for 33 years. He represented the company to F.M. Light & Sons for about 24.
Horses enjoy best valley views
Equestrian properties put focus on the animals
Who knew there was a Western movie set tucked away inside a private riding arena in Steamboat's south valley? When Candy and Maury Bunn built storage units into the north end of their arena on Routt County Road 14C, Candy persuaded her husband to create scaled-down Western facades on the cabinets.
Business File: Restaurant group set to meet 10 a.m. Wednesday
The Steamboat Springs chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Steamboat Smokehouse, 912 Lincoln Ave.
Real Estate transactions for June 26 to July 2, 2009
The week's real estate transactions in Routt County
John Weibel: Food Safety Enhancement Act gives too much power
Consumer safety needs to be considered, but is the government going too far in protecting us?
Best of the Web: 10-year request unfair
It is unfair for this City Council to bond this community for 10 years to the Atira Group, which undoubtedly would change in structure during that period of time.
Gary Hofmeister: Great words for the Fourth of July
If there ever was a time to quote one of Ben Franklin's gems, it would be now. "Those would give up essential liberty to gain some temporary security deserve neither security nor liberty," he said.
Ken Gordon: Nothing good just happens
We are about to see whether democracy works. In the debate about health care, watch what happens to the public option.
Joel Reichenberger: Powers gives it up for troops
Rob Powers is hard to miss when he's on the job. He was the man behind the microphone Saturday during the annual Fourth of July Parade.
Kathryn Roll: Memories of July 4 in Steamboat
When I was growing up, Fourth of July was as special to me as Christmas.
Our View: 10-year vesting is too long
The Atira Group's request for 10-year vesting on its proposed Ski Time Square redevelopment project is too long, but the city should remain open to a compromise from the three-year standard.
Reader of the week: Tyler Sholes
Hayden Public Library announces the third Reader of the Week for the annual Summer Reading Program, and Tyler Sholes has won the honor.
Class notes: Zopf named to Bentley University Dean's List; Local students graduate from Colorado College
Andrew Nathan Zopf, of Steamboat Springs, a senior and economics/finance major at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., was named to the school's Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2009 semester. To make the list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.3 or better, with no grade below a 2.0 level in the semester.
Routt County celebrates Independence Day
Fourth of July daytime events in Steamboat, Yampa draw large crowds
The parade in Steamboat Springs managed to stay dry, while the parade in Yampa experienced a downpour, but the viewers in both towns were happy with the celebrations.
On the Market: Alpine Mountain Ranch paving subdivision roads
Bill Reid, chief operating officer of Alpine Mountain Ranch, reported Thursday that paving work on seven miles of internal roads at the luxury subdivision just south of the city limits is under way. The paving alone is costing nearly $1.5 million, he said.
360 Village pursues annexation
Who could blame members of the Wilton West development group if they felt a little overlooked? The proposed annexation of Steamboat 700 and the potential for 2,000 new dwelling units in the West of Steamboat area have grabbed the headlines for more than a year.
Stagecoach home aims for green status
To really have a "green house," certified by Routt County and Steamboat Springs, and to earn a platinum rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Green Building Council, Michael Mow's house is going through extra tests and certifications during construction. By the time it is complete in September or October, the Stagecoach house likely will be the fifth platinum-certified house in Colorado.
Local Spotlight: Richard J. Rende Jr.
Richard J. Rende Jr. Age: 28 Occupation: Sales for Brown & Brown Insurance
Looking back for July 9, 1934: Routt County men got to CCC camp
A group of 28 Routt County men signed up to join the CCC. The Larson Transportation Co took them to the camp near Yampa on Monday morning. Some may be kept at Yampa, and others will be sent to camps at various places across the country. Routt County was allotted 26 men, but more men were sent because some might not be accepted.
Picnic-style performances put new spins on productions
Starting Friday, the Picnic Theatre Festival presents free performances of three works, featuring actors from Steamboat Springs and six transplants from New Zealand, where Stuart Handloff recently earned a graduate degree in directing.
Tepee Creek Trail short on views, long on beauty
The Tepee Creek Trail ends as it begins: dead and decimated trees lie everywhere as the singletrack dips into the running waters of Rock Creek. The four miles in between the finish and Lynx Pass-area trailhead, however, contain a just-difficult-enough hike through rolling terrain.
