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Rescue crews leaving Fish Creek Falls for the day
Plans for tomorrow not yet known in the search for Rebecca Green, 40, of Steamboat Springs
Search and Rescue spokeswoman Riley Polumbus said at 5 p.m. today that rescuers are beginning to pack up and end today's search for 40-year-old Rebecca Green of Steamboat Springs. Green and her 8-year-old son, Kade, fell into Fish Creek below the upper falls Saturday. Kade was safely carried out by rescuers. Green has been missing since about 1 p.m. Saturday. Search plans for tomorrow are not yet decided.
Afternoon
Search for missing woman to continue today
Rebecca Green, 40, of Steamboat Springs, fell into water near upper Fish Creek Falls
Forty-year-old Rebecca Green, of Steamboat Springs, and her 8-year-old son, Kade, fell into Fish Creek below the upper falls Saturday. Kade suffered cuts on his head but was carried out by rescuers in stable condition. Green has been missing since going into the water at about 1 p.m.
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Rescue crews leaving Fish Creek Falls for the day
Plans for tomorrow not yet known in the search for Rebecca Green, 40, of Steamboat Springs
Search and Rescue spokeswoman Riley Polumbus said at 5 p.m. today that rescuers are beginning to pack up and end today's search for 40-year-old Rebecca Green of Steamboat Springs. Green and her 8-year-old son, Kade, fell into Fish Creek below the upper falls Saturday. Kade was safely carried out by rescuers. Green has been missing since about 1 p.m. Saturday. Search plans for tomorrow are not yet decided.
Runners flock to Cog Run
31st annual Hayden race triples its number of participants
Thanks to a mischievous boy from Missouri and a tireless girl from Wiggins, a curious family from the Front Range and a bunch of fun-loving firefighters from Craig, a few die-hards from Routt County and a donkey from Slater, the Hayden Cog Run realized new levels of success Saturday.
Rugby squad gets tackled
Late Glenwood surge too much for Steamboat in opener
Steamboat Springs' Erik Wernig grabbed the ball from the ground, muscled through a pair of Glenwood Springs defenders and leapt over the goal line, tagging much-needed points onto the scoreboard in the waning minutes of Saturday's season-opening rugby match.
Hypnotherapist, naturopath help address problems
Several Steamboat Springs residents are creating a guide to holistic health businesses, compiling information about those who serve the mind, body and spirit.
Storm Peak hosts science forum
1st-time event attracts more than 30 female scientists for professional networking
More than 30 female scientists - from across the U.S. and as far as Denmark - will be in town until Wednesday for the Atmospheric Science Collaborations and Enriching NeTworks program.
Miniature horses a South Routt fixture
Chuck and Betty Sweetland have lived in Oak Creek since 1952. Since 1963, they've lived on the Sweetland ranch, where they raise quarter horses. The Sweetland's daughter and son-in-law gave them their first miniature horse in 1999, and they haven't stopped breeding them since.
Front Range author finds himself in summer of climbing
Mark Obmascik climbed all 54 of the 14,000-foot mountains in Colorado in less than a year, and he said there wasn't a single trip on which he felt totally comfortable.
Sweet Pea plans produce stand near Ace
Owners to begin operations in July on west end of town if they win city approval
Sweet Pea Market plans to make a stand on the western end of town.
Best of the Web: Rec center at 700?
I got your rec center. It's called Steamboat. Two ski mountains, one of the top Nordic facilities in the world, endless hiking and biking trails with not so bad views, world-class fishing, four golf courses, sweet tennis facility, a well done Core Trail, killer kayak and rafting rapids, all kinds of camping : sick longboarding roads:gnarly tubing : plenty of county roads to don your cycling tights:and a bunch of intramural sports and activities, etc. And I'm sure I missed a few recreational opportunities : we need a rec center about as bad as we need more rain.
Kevin Bennett: The waterboarding of Old Town
To my fellow Old Town water users, meaning everyone west of Fish Creek: So you got your new water bill? How do you like it so far? Wait until the rain stops. You now pay, on average, about three times as much for the same water and sewer as your neighbors to the east of Fish Creek, in the Mount Werner Water and Sanitation District.
The Jail Report for June 6 to 12
Saturday, June 6 Robin Joy Marumoto, 34, Steamboat Springs - Driving under the influence, disregarding a stop sign (Steamboat Springs Police Department)
The Record for June 12
Friday, June 12 12:30 a.m. A fight was reported in the 500 block of East Washington Avenue in Hayden.
Joel Reichenberger: Riders again tackling Tour Divide
The Tour Divide isn't the granddaddy of all mountain bike races. In fact, this is only the third running of the race. But there are few other races in the world that can dish up the kind of challenges the Tour Divide riders will face.
Steamboat briefs: Judges needed for Mustang Roundup on Saturday
Volunteers are needed to help judge more than 450 classic Ford Mustangs during the annual Mustang Roundup on Saturday. No experience is necessary, and volunteers will receive a free Mustang Roundup T-shirt. Judging is from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday on Lincoln Avenue. Call Kristi at 875-7006 or stop by the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center at 1255 S. Lincoln Ave.
Looking back from June 15, 1934
Miss Portia Mansfield arrived from New York City on Monday, and Miss Charlotte Perry arrived Wednesday to make preparations for the opening of the Perry-Mansfield camp July 1. There will be some new buildings erected, and considerable repairing will be done before the campers arrive. The work men already have started with the projects.
In the service: Kayla M. Martinez
Army National Guard Pvt. Kayla M. Martinez has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Chain mail jewelry requires patience, creativity
Jascha Bowen-Kreiner makes chain mail jewelry by spinning stainless steel wire on a nail that's attached to an electric drill - the bigger the nail, the wider the diameter of the wire coil. Then he cuts small rings out of each coil and pieces them together in intricate patterns he finds on the Internet. The end result can be anything from a pair of earrings to a full-armor chain-mail shirt.
Summer camp focuses on STEM sciences
Program brings together students from throughout county
Students from across Routt County took part last week in an experiment that demonstrated how solar power heated the air inside a balloon, causing the balloon to lift skyward - how a hot air balloon works. It was the morning lesson for the "It's All About Energy" overnight summer camp held Sunday through Thursday at CMC.
Routt County Spotlight: Trent Kolste
Trent Kolste Age: 29 Occupation: Co-owner of Urbane clothing store; lawn maintenance for Gecko Landscaping; server at The Ore House
Festival brings 3 plays, 1 choreographer to Perry-Mansfield
Playwrights, artistic directors, actors and dancers from across the country will come to Steamboat Springs this week, as they prepare for first readings of new pieces in the 2009 New Works Festival at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp.
Business File: Steamboat Flyfisher opens at new location
Steamboat Flyfisher opens at new location
Farmers Market started Saturday with 36 booths
TheMainstreet Steamboat Springs Farmers Market is in its fifth year, and it started with more vendors than ever, Mainstreet Manager Tracy Barnett said. On Saturday, people meandered to and fro, peeking into tents and buying kebabs, cheese, bread, produce and clothing.
Mark Hillman: Obama Motors
President Barack Obama claims to "have no interest" in running General Motors. But his actions, as well as his words, betray him.
On the Market: Stempel newest owner at Colorado Group Realty
Bo Stempel is the newest owner at Colorado Group Realty, a Steamboat Springs real estate company equally owned by its sales associates.
Properties move locations, go up for sale in downtown
Multi-million dollar commercial property listings are popping up in downtown Steamboat this month like glacier lilies at the edge of the snow line.
Kreissigs put Rollingstone back on market for $6.9M
Three months after winning city approvals for new condominiums at Rollingstone Village, Kim and Peter Kreissig have put the property off Pine Grove Road back on the market for $6.9 million. However, she says, it's nothing like a flip.
Class notes: Local graduates from Air Force Academy in May
Steamboat native Simon Peter Christian Kassemi graduated from the United States Air Force Academy on May 27.
Our View: River campaign laudable
We support and praise the Respect the Yampa campaign recently launched in Steamboat Springs and encourage all river users to act safely and responsibly on the water.
Real estate transactions for June 5 to 11, 2009
Total real estate sales - $3,013,000
