Stories for June 7, 2009

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Marathon proves to be waterproof

Saitta wins ninth title, fifth in a row

Nearly 1,800 runners and walkers took place in Sunday's 28th annual Steamboat Marathon, competing in the full marathon, half-marathon and 10-kilometer races. Parker's Jason Saitta won the marathon for the ninth time, and fifth time in a row.

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Shades of green

Golf tournament season is in full swing in Steamboat Springs, and many of the local charity drives still are carting in the greenbacks. Several tournament organizers say they're feeling few negative economic impacts, while others suggest the economy may be driving down participation.

Fred Gardner and Mary Labor named Friends of Education

The Steamboat Springs School Board took little time deciding whom it would select as the district's 2008-09 Friends of Education.

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Women's 10K results

Results from the 28th annual Steamboat Marathon held June 7, 2009

Men's 10K results

Results from the 28th annual Steamboat Marathon held June 7, 2009

Women's half-marathon results

Results from the 28th annual Steamboat Marathon held June 7, 2009

Men's half-marathon results

Results from the 28th annual Steamboat Marathon held June 7, 2009

Women's full marathon results

Results from the 28th annual Steamboat Marathon held June 7, 2009

Men's full marathon results

Results from the 28th annual Steamboat Marathon held June 7, 2009

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Marathon proves to be waterproof

Saitta wins ninth title, fifth in a row

Nearly 1,800 runners and walkers took place in Sunday's 28th annual Steamboat Marathon, competing in the full marathon, half-marathon and 10-kilometer races. Parker's Jason Saitta won the marathon for the ninth time, and fifth time in a row.

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Sailors send 1st 2 players to collegiate lacrosse

Gus Worden and Jasper Gantick have been key components to the lacrosse movement in Steamboat Springs during the past few years.

John F. Russell: Fun in the sun at Field Day

The 100-yard dash, the standing broad jump and the tug of war.

Jail Report for May 30 to June 5

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.

Joel Reichenberger: Todd Trapp keeps going and going

Todd Trapp won't say he ever thought he actually would win the Steamboat Marathon, but he certainly thought he had a chance.

Best of the Web for June 7

Good news on the subdivision and the farmers market. However, what is the purpose of a liquor license at a farmers market?

Michelle Avery: Ban real estate signs

As a long-time Realtor in Steamboat, I have seen the rise and fall of the real estate market on more than one occasion. With the tremendous amount of properties for sale these days, the primary crop sprouting up this spring is the real estate sign.

Gary Moyer: Kudos to White

With a substantial amount of finger-pointing going on in Colorado and Washington, D.C., politics, I think it's important we also point to those who truly have represented the interests of their district and made good decisions, even when it wasn't the popular thing to do.

Denise Connelly: Clarifying the facts

After reading several editorials about the Pilot & Today's lawsuit against the Steamboat Springs School Board, I feel compelled to clarify the facts.The current School Board, as well as the previous board, makes/made every effort to comply with the Sunshine Law. We do feel we have an obligation to do our business in public.

Our View: Holding out hope for a new post office

We all should hope talks between the U.S. Postal Service and local developer Brian Olson can save the deal that would result in a new post office at Pine Grove Road and U.S. Highway 40, because the Postal Service's apparent willingness to jump ship and make its current downtown location the only Steamboat postal facility is unacceptable.

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Fred Gardner and Mary Labor named Friends of Education

The Steamboat Springs School Board took little time deciding whom it would select as the district's 2008-09 Friends of Education.

Mainstreet reviews priorities for event sponsorship

Mainstreet Steamboat Springs is sharpening its focus and making sure it keeps member businesses' priorities in mind during the tough economic climate.

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Bike improvements emphasized

City plans upgrades for riders, pedestrians

The city of Steamboat Springs is making the most of a strapped budget in an effort to maintain the "Bicycle Friendly Community" designation it received two years ago from the League of American Bicyclists.

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Rail spur work to start this month

Xcel asks Routt County to allow longer trains than previously planned

After years of negotiations and discussions, work is scheduled to start this month on Xcel Energy's rail spur near the Hayden Station power plant. The utility plans to start with rail earthwork this month and the realignment of Routt County Road 27 later this summer, Xcel spokesman Mark Stutz said in an e-mail.

Steamboat Briefs: No fishing licenses needed today for residents, visitors

Colorado residents and visitors can fish without a license today, the last day of "Colorado's Free Fishing Days."

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Whiteman faculty lauds grads

Robert 'Bobby' Rankin wins Head of School Award for contributing to school

From the moment The Lowell Whiteman School's class of 2009 entered the gymnasium to Buffalo Springfield instead of "Pomp and Circumstance," it was clear Friday's graduation wasn't going to be your typical commencement exercise.

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Shades of green

Golf tournament season is in full swing in Steamboat Springs, and many of the local charity drives still are carting in the greenbacks. Several tournament organizers say they're feeling few negative economic impacts, while others suggest the economy may be driving down participation.

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Now playing: Steamboat athletes work out to fast, loud music

There are few debates likely to divide the many and diverse athletes of Steamboat Springs more fervently than one issue - workout music.

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Trail tests local riders in Vail

Tough climbs, tight turns dominate Teva competition

The gnarly trail that defined Saturday's cross-country mountain bike race at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail took riders swooping around Golden Peak and back down a tight, twisty nightmare of singletrack.

Business File: Revised Next Steps workshop is this week

SCORE has tweaked its Next Steps program to accommodate the needs of the business community.

Class notes: Steamboat graduate earns master's from CU-Denver

On May 16, Mark A. Perkins received his master's degree from the University of Colorado, Denver. In addition, the faculty members of Educational Psychology Research & Evaluation program selected Mark as the Outstanding Graduate in his program. He will continue to pursue his doctorate at Colorado State University in Fort Collins in September. Mark is a 1997 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School. He has taught middle school in Colorado Springs for three years and in Grand Junction for three years, as well.

Looking back from June 8, 1934

Henry Haas, general foreman for the Ed Selander paving project in Steamboat Springs, has a crew of 30 men at work hauling rock from the pit on the Stees ranch to the vacant lots on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Seventh Street. Trucks are dumping sand and gravel into the huge depression on this vacant property. The crusher will be installed there, and the mixing will be completed at this point for the entire project. There will be about 70 men employed as soon as the work is well under way.

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4-H members discuss challenges of raising pigs

Harry and Shealie Jenkins feed, water, train and clean the pen for the four pigs. The 4-H members, who live on the family ranch outside Steamboat Springs, are raising the hog quartet for the Routt County Fair in August.

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South Routt Nursery hosts community gardening plots

It's not quite a victory garden like those created during World War II, and the irrigation and rich soil make it better than a Great Depression-era farm, but the community garden at South Routt Nursery is set to fulfill a renewed desire for homegrown vegetables as the economy dips.

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Eggs 2 Ovaries auction raises awareness, money for treatment

Now in its second year, Eggs 2 Ovaries will place 24 uniquely decorated eggs up for auction at 7 p.m. Friday at Cottonwood Grill. Proceeds from the event will go toward education, awareness and support related to ovarian cancer for women in the Yampa Valley.

Routt County Spotlight: Savanna McGlone

Occupation: Massage therapist; waitress at Johnny B. Good's

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Jongeling sets new course after last year's 10K collapse

The last 100 or so meters of a race often are the best. They hold a certain allure for runners. That final stretch symbolizes the end where the endorphins are the highest and where the weeks, months, years or even a lifetime of training for a goal are just a few strides away from coming to a close.

On the market: Modest homes most active in month of April

The entry-level end of the Routt County housing market saw the most activity in April.

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Tatanka Ridge estate sold for less than last purchase price

The Jon and Susan Been home overlooking Strawberry Park from 10 acres on Tatanka Ridge sold to Jack and Mary McClurg, of Lone Tree, on April 10 for $2.5 million, $600,000 less than what the Beens paid for the property in late June 2006.

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Edgemont puts a lid on it

Luxury condo project topped out and ahead of schedule

Edgemont topped out to its final height of eight stories ahead of schedule late last month, and already contracted owners who want turn-key furniture packages are being asked to finalize their choices.

Real estate transactions for May 29 to June 4, 2009

Real estate transactions for May 29 to June 4, 2009