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4-H'ers hone judging skills on local livestock Wednesday
Youths prepare for competition at Routt County Fair
Eight 4-H youths practiced judging livestock on animals at Larry Belton's ranch in North Routt County in preparation for the county fair in August.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Yampa Street home demolished
House bought in 1973 featured 'The Turtle Lounge,' homemade hot tub
Neil Bergman let out a little sigh Monday afternoon as a track hoe unceremoniously lifted the homemade hot tub out of the back deck of his former home at 655 Yampa St.
Gallery show shines light on various mediums
The "Light Translations" collection opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Artists' Gallery, featuring mixed media art by Maggie Smith, paintings by Susan Corser and fabric art by Wendy Kowynia.
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by Margaret Hair
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Stories
Lightning likely is cause of school fire
No students in South Routt Elementary School when blaze broke out Wednesday
A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a fire at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa that kept firefighters busy Wednesday afternoon.
Sports Club offers a chance at the ramp
Free weekend for jumpers of all levels likely on tap at Bald Eagle Lake
Those wondering what it's like to be a freestyle mogul skier or aerialist could have a chance to find out this weekend at Bald Eagle Lake.
Gallery show shines light on various mediums
The "Light Translations" collection opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Artists' Gallery, featuring mixed media art by Maggie Smith, paintings by Susan Corser and fabric art by Wendy Kowynia.
Steamboat Highlands wins zoning approval
Urban renewal authority projects will go to bid next year
The Steamboat Springs City Council approved a zoning amendment for the proposed Steamboat Highlands project on Burgess Creek Road, changing the 1.4-acre parcel's zoning from low-density residential to a high-density resort area designation.
7th Street field to be restored
Site could be sodded next week to become multi-use park
School district officials said the Seventh Street field that was the site of the temporary Soda Creek Elementary School soon will return to its former use as a park. Rick Denney, facilities director for the Steamboat Springs School District, said crews could sod the field next to the school district office as soon as June 10, weather permitting.
Sports briefs: Lacrosse wraps up season
The Steamboat Youth Lacrosse sixth-grade red team made the finals of the Warrior-Brine Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Jamboree during the weekend.
Letter to the editor: Vaccinate infants
National Infant Immunization Week (April 25 to May 2) was a great success and a reminder that you can shield your children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Bob Printy and Tony Weiss: Repugnant report
Dear Congressman Salazar, On Memorial Day, a special combined meeting of American Legion Post 44 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4264 was held in Steamboat Springs. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that we ask you to seek the resignation, removal or impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
Al White: Acknowledgement
Open letter to Rick Akin: I readily acknowledge and accept your criticism of my legislative efforts ("It's all about ideas," May 31 in the Steamboat Pilot & Today). Unfortunately, I can't please all the people all the time. However, I think in order to provide some context for your criticism, you should acknowledge some of my many accomplishments.
No Boys and Girls Club for Oak Creek
All donations to be returned
The town of Oak Creek raised $2,200 toward the creation of a new Boys and Girls Club branch in town, under the guidance of former Police Chief Russ Caterinicchio. That amount, however, didn't come close to the $40,000 required to start a club, and the town is now in the process of repaying the money to all 13 donors.
Sen. Al White gives ominous outlook to Rotarians on Tuesday
White: More fiscal pain to come
During a legislative update to the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club on Tuesday, state Sen. Al White gave his opinions about several high-profile bills from this year's legislative session and gave an ominous outlook for next year, when he said budget cuts could be even tougher as the state continues to deal with declining revenues.
Yampa Street home demolished
House bought in 1973 featured 'The Turtle Lounge,' homemade hot tub
Neil Bergman let out a little sigh Monday afternoon as a track hoe unceremoniously lifted the homemade hot tub out of the back deck of his former home at 655 Yampa St.
County commissioners address Hayden residents' questions about fairgrounds, cuts, gravel
About 10 people attended the Board of Commissioners chat Tuesday night at Hayden Town Hall. Several folks sprinkled commissioners Diane Mitsch Bush, Doug Monger and Nancy Stahoviak with concerns about events at the Routt County Fairgrounds.
The Record for June 1
Monday, June 1 1:45 a.m. Routt County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a report of a suspicious incident near mile marker 4 on Routt County Road 14.
Steamboat briefs: Public meeting with wildlife commissioners tonight
Colorado Wildlife Commissioners Roy McAnally, of Craig, and Dorothea Farris, of Carbondale, host a public meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at the Steamboat Springs Division of Wildlife office, 925 Weiss Drive, to get input on wildlife issues.
Joanne Palmer: Summer-izing your life
I think I might be able to take advantage of one or two lazy summer days before the snow flies, but first I have to "summer-ize" myself, the yard, the dog and my bike. I need to buy more sunscreen, find my swim goggles, fix my summer sandals and do something about the brown spots in the yard. My to-do list is long, and my days are a flurry of hurry-scurry activities.
REPS meeting draws 40 people to talk about suicide, grief
The 40 people who attended a forum about suicide, grief and death Tuesday night were told biological causes and personal stories of suicide. But they also were told that there may never be a final answer.
YVEA candidates debate tonight
Campaigns raise issues of renewable energy, consumer costs
Candidates for Yampa Valley Electric Association's Board of Directors will debate their very different visions for the cooperative at a forum at 6 p.m. today.
Our View: Oak Creek needs its own police force
To better serve and protect its residents, the Oak Creek Town Board should heed the advice of its community focus group and re-establish the town's police department.
Kids and cops cast off for fishing event
Fishing event set for Thursday; Huck Finn Fun Day on Saturday
When most people think of law enforcement "reeling them in," something other than flies and poles comes to mind. But with the annual Kids and Cops Fishing Day on Thursday, members of the Moffat County Sheriff's Office, Colorado State Patrol and Craig Police Department will be after a different kind of catch.
