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Steamboat seniors flip tassels at commencement Saturday
Friends and family packed the high school's gymnasium, including the upper viewing area, to honor the 122-member Class of 2009. The ceremony included several more speakers in addition to Gay, including valedictorian Charlie Stoddard, along with recognition of more than $340,000 in scholarships and the presentation of diplomas.
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Holli Salazar earns Female Athlete of the Year
Tiger earns award for 2nd consecutive year
Thanks to her efforts in leading a resurgent Hayden volleyball program and a trailblazing basketball team and to her strong track and field season, Holli Salazar, for the second year, is the Routt County Female Athlete of the Year.
Real estate transactions for May 21 to 27, 2009
Seller's name listed first, followed by the buyer
Steamboat seniors flip tassels at commencement Saturday
Friends and family packed the high school's gymnasium, including the upper viewing area, to honor the 122-member Class of 2009. The ceremony included several more speakers in addition to Gay, including valedictorian Charlie Stoddard, along with recognition of more than $340,000 in scholarships and the presentation of diplomas.
Steamboat briefs: Yampatika offering summer programs
Yampatika's summer programs provide children with hands-on opportunities to explore their natural surroundings. Each program is theme-based and designed to inspire environmental stewardship through education. This summer's themes include Recycling and Beyond, Legends of the Yampa Valley, and Winged Wonders. New for 2009, Wilderness Pioneers is offered for youths ages 12 to 14. This program will teach wilderness ethics and Leave No Trace practices, ending with a pack-in, pack-out overnight trip. Programs are offered for children ages 5 to 14 and run from June 29 to Aug. 14. Yampatika has need-based scholarships available, thanks to the Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation. For details, go to www.yampatika.org or call 871-9151.
Rodeo board bullish for summer
Steamboat Springs mainstay needs strong year to avoid downsizing
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series board members have decided to hold firm to a 10-week, 20-performance schedule that begins next month, while offering a heavily discounted season pass for locals to encourage attendance and hoping for a strong season that ropes a return to historic funding levels.
Freestyle moguls star Patrick Deneen eyes 2010 Winter Olympics
To think, Patrick Deneen was almost not even here. But Deneen, 21, has used the past two years to go from afterthought to potential favorite at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Network to host money discussions for women in Steamboat, Hayden
The Women's Financial Network has planned its first local workshop, "How Money Works," for this week. Events are Monday in Steamboat Springs and Tuesday in Hayden. It's free, and no men are allowed, said Pam Landy, the network's regional coordinator.
Alex Wood earns Male Athlete of the Year
Steamboat Springs High School 2009 graduate dominant in 3 sports for the Sailors
The first time Steamboat Springs High School basketball coach Luke DeWolfe led the Sailors in the summer, senior Alex Wood made him feel much better about following in the large shadow of former coach Kelly Meek.
John F. Russell: Daley gets his shot
Graduation is a time to ponder the future and celebrate the past. Like so many others, Steamboat Springs High School graduate Peter Daley celebrated the successful completion of his high school career with friends and family Saturday.
The Record for May 29
12:44 a.m. A drunken pedestrian was reported at Sixth Street and Lincoln Ave. Steamboat Springs police said the man was gone on arrival.
Best of the Web: Remember Benita Bristol
RIP, Benita. You have been such an inspiration for this community, a wonderful example of community activism and dedication. It has been a pleasure to know you all these years.
The Jail Report for May 23 to 29
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.
Gail Smith and Paul Hughes: Editorial Board a worthy endeavor
To the Steamboat Pilot & Today Editorial Board: We wish to thank you for the opportunity to serve as community representatives on the Editorial Board.
Steve Aigner: Reciprocity, fairness and affordable housing
The first writers on "community" underscored the importance of reciprocity, the notion that "you get what you give."
Class notes: Mellor named Rotary Student of the Month for May
Jonathan Mellor, a senior at Steamboat Springs High School, has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for May.
Haymaker works to protect wetland areas, native species
With sustainability efforts and a reduced use of pesticides and water, Haymaker Golf Course is hoping to make a name in environmental sustainability as it protects wetland areas across the course to support native species.
Soap Box Derby speeds through rain in Hayden
11-year-old winner Ian Weibel to race at national competition in Ohio
Ian Weibel maintained a head-down racing position to win the Yampa Valley Soap Box Derby on May 23, earning a place at the All-American Soap Box Derby championship in Ohio at the end of July.
Heartful Hats gives something fun to chemotherapy patients
When Marilyn McCaulley picked up crocheting for the first time this winter, she couldn't have imagined the volunteer craft effort her hobby would become.
Routt County Spotlight: Mellisa Baumgartner
Occupation: Records/evidence manager, Routt County Sheriff's Office
On the Market: April sales lead 2009, with 38 units sold
The Steamboat real estate market put out some green shoots of its own in April, chalking up the greatest volume in terms of dollars and units sold in 2009. Bruce Carta, of Land Title Guarantee Co., reports 38 units sold in April accounting for $27 million.
Cranes come down
One Steamboat Place notches a milestone
The year of the crane has come to a conclusion at One Steamboat Place. The two yellow construction cranes at the 80-unit luxury condominium project at the base of Steamboat Ski Area were disassembled May 20 to 22.
Law agencies look to grants for additional funding
With less money available from their overseeing commissions and local government, Routt County law enforcement agencies are looking for grants from state and national organizations to fund day-to-day operations and special enforcement programs.
Rick Akin: It's all about ideas
The online version of the May 17 commentary about the 1773 Club ("Reliving 1773") drew a lot of comments that deserve to be addressed.
Megan Moore-Kemp: YVEA needs change
I am very pleased with all the press about the upcoming Yampa Valley Electric Association Board of Directors election.
Joel Reichenberger: Rain, rain go away
I've always liked rainy days.
Andy Wirth returns Monday
Ski Corp. official to focus on air program, marketing
The airline program, the Winter Olympics and marketing efforts make up some of the largest blips on Andy Wirth's radar these days.
Human tidal wave yet to swamp assessor
June 1 deadline approaches for residents to appeal tax valuation notices
The number of appeals of property tax valuations received by the office of Routt County Assessor Mike Kerrigan almost has doubled in the seven days since May 20. Kerrigan says he still hasn't seen the high volume of appeals he originally anticipated, but that doesn't mean it still won't happen before the June 1 deadline.
Business File: Occupancy for mountain towns increases in April
Occupancy for mountain towns increases in April
Skiers cling to winter's remnants on Rabbit Ears Pass
Winter's last stand was fading quickly Wednesday.
Our View: We all can do more to solve bear issues
Believe it or not, bears haven't always been so commonplace in Steamboat Springs. But the city's rapid growth during the past 15 years and our continued encroachment into bear habitat has resulted in increased encounters with our ursine neighbors.
