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Tuesday, September 30
Green shares wisdom, laughs
Judy Green grew up living the ranch life in Eastern Colorado. When she married in 1969, she began visiting Routt County, where she met another couple of ladies who led similar lives on the East Williams Fork River south of Hayden.
Proving themselves
Sailors avenge only loss
The bad passes and the missed shots that accompanied a 2-1 loss to Moffat County less than a month ago fueled the Steamboat Springs boys soccer team's efforts Tuesday night at Dudley Field.
Our View: Quality versus quantity
With its innovative Knowledge and Skills-Based Pay program, the Steamboat Springs School District is asking its teachers to take a gamble, but it's a gamble that, if implemented correctly, will pay off for good teachers and the community.
New homeowners pitch in for self-help housing
Project breaks ground on west side
Seven Steamboat families are in a race to put new roofs over their heads before winter sets in, and they'll have to do much of the work themselves.
New special district proposed
A landowner with property adjacent to the Steamboat Springs Airport has proposed forming a special district to cover a $12 million infrastructure project.
Briefs for Oct. 1, 2003
Public welcome to attend election forums Oct. 15 The Steamboat Pilot & Today and KRMR radio will host a pair of election forums Oct. 15. A midday forum will be from noon to 2 p.m. at Centennial Hall and an evening forum will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Olympian Hall.
Jones, Picking lead pack
'Die-hard locals,' tourists join in 2003 Running Series
Barbara Jones and Andy Picking were the top runners in the 2003 Steamboat Springs Running Series.
Sheraton golfers take tourney
Last week, the guys and gals who cut the grass and water the greens at the Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club proved they also are pretty good with putters and drivers.
Candidates to meet informally
Until two years ago, Linda Lewis wasn't interested in politics. She always voted, but her involvement stopped there.
Xcel plant may tap town water
New EPA standards lead to discussion
Not only are executives at Xcel Energy looking for competition from coal suppliers, but in light of rising national standards for potable water, the company is looking for alternative water sources.
Town tightening belt for '04 budget
The town of Hayden will not get all the things it wants in 2004. It might not even get many of the things it needs.
Golfers swing, miss at tourney
The three members of the Steamboat Springs golf team had plenty of time to absorb the events of the past couple of days as they made the long drive back to Steamboat from Alamosa.
Teachers opt out of plans
31 drop dependents from health-care plans
More than two dozen Steamboat Springs School District employees have dropped their dependents from the district's health insurance packages because of increased costs and decreased benefits.
Sailors top Moffat County in volleyball
Four teams showed up for the Moffat County versus Steamboat Springs volleyball match Tuesday night, the teams' coaches said. First was the confident, aggressive Sailors playing the non-communicative, tense Bulldogs. Then it was the disoriented Sailors who had a hard time getting out of a mental funk versus the smiling, anticipating Bulldogs.
Community video project under way
A documentary film project about the community of Hayden officially has begun. Images of life in Hayden have been filmed, and interviews with a broad spectrum of Hayden residents will start soon.
Meeker anything but on Friday
One minute, 24 seconds and four plays into the game, Meeker scored its first of five touchdowns with its relentless offense, shutting out the Tigers Friday in Hayden
Monday, September 29
Briefs for Sept. 30, 2003
Woman found unconscious in car on U.S. Highway 40 A woman was found unconscious in a car on the side of U.S. Highway 40 near Saddle Mountain Ranch on Saturday afternoon.
Steamboat contemplates Atlanta flights
Delta plans low fares from California
Resort officials are studying the possibility of adding more direct flights from Atlanta on Delta during the peak weeks of ski season this winter.
County may rent vote-counting machine
During last year's election, ballot counting was on hold for two hours while workers tried to get Routt County's counting machine working.
Brehmer given second plea offer
A bar owner who was charged with serving alcohol to a minor and, in a separate incident, eluding police and resisting arrest is evaluating a plea offer from the District Attorney's Office.
Sailors off pace in golf tourney
The Steamboat Springs Sailors played their best golf this season when they were having fun.
Enrollment remains down
County's three school districts report declining numbers
Enrollment figures in each of Routt County's three public school districts remain down as the state's official pupil count date nears.
Accused man declines plea offer
A Steamboat Springs man accused of shooting at two excavation workers by the Yampa River turned down a plea offer Monday.
Water rights may be sold
South Routt rancher has plan to sell $5M rights to Eagle County
A South Routt rancher has proposed a $5 million sale of water use rights to Eagle County water suppliers.
Second chance for victory
Steamboat Sailors host Moffat County Bulldogs in rematch
Steamboat Springs High School senior Devin Borvansky still hasn't forgotten what happened earlier this month when the Sailor soccer squad traveled to Craig and was upset by the Moffat County Bulldogs.
Sunday, September 28
The body's balance: Use it or lose it
Most of us are walking a tightrope, balancing work in one hand and family in the other. But how many people actually think about balance in its true physical form?
City given $115,000 grant to prevent fire
The city of Steamboat Springs was awarded an $115,920 federal grant to help fight and prevent wildland fires.
Dog dies after Friday's accident
A dog injured in a three-vehicle accident died Friday night after undergoing surgery for massive internal bleeding.
Briefs for Sept. 29, 2003
More than $500 worth of alcohol was reported stolen from the Ore House on Saturday.
SUV rolls on Highway 40
A one-vehicle, noninjury rollover accident occurred Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 40 near milepost 142.
Saturday, September 27
Jodi Harris-Fox
Steamboat Springs resident Jodi Harris-Fox died Sept. 6, 2003, in Las Vegas. Jodi was born Feb. 12, 1964, in El Paso, Texas. She lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area before moving to Steamboat in June 2002.
Saying goodbye to junk
Court rules Yampa man must get rid of junkyard on his property
Tom Cole sits at his kitchen table in his house near Yampa, a black cap pulled low on his forehead.
Shooting Star
Reared on shotguns and hooked on trap shooting, Clark teen aims for Olympics
Peering through the amber-tinted lenses of his safety glasses, Wiley Button scans the horizon for a fast-moving clay pigeon.
In-town home offers rural feel
Some people purchase miniature waterfalls for the soothing sounds the flowing water produces. Mark Lea was seeking similar tranquility when he built his house at 665 Meadowbrook Circle, but his dreams of flowing water were on a much larger scale.
Learning curve
School district struggles to create a fair performance-based pay system
Despite continued progress, major issues remain unsolved in the Steamboat Springs School District's quest for a progressive pay and evaluation system for teachers and staff.
Behind the headlines: What's happening in water politics?
Tom Sharp is the on the board of the Upper Yampa Conservancy District.
Mother Nature's classroom
Place-based education thrives at Yampa Valley Science School
Steamboat Springs Middle School science teachers Matt Tredway and Matt Anderson watched from the periphery Wednesday as their sixth-graders poured out of several cabins on the Perry-Mansfield campus into an open field.
Homecoming victories
Soroco football tackles 'firsts'
It finally happened. The Soroco Rams got their first league victory in four years, and they won their first homecoming game in seven years. But before the deal was sealed, the Rams were given a few scares.
Our View: Learning values
Steamboat Springs learned the value of Triple Crown Sports last summer.
Lumber prices soar
Homebuyers, builders feel impact of doubled, tripled costs
Homebuyers and home builders should expect to pay more when building a new house. Lumber prices have soared -- some materials have tripled in price since last year -- thanks to steadily increasing demand, a supply that can't keep up and the will of Mother Nature. Last week was the first since early spring that prices have stayed level instead of increasing, building suppliers said.
Sailors split matches
Down match point and three games into the second set against Evergreen's Tim Heitch, Steamboat Springs tennis player Taylor Reed rallied to win the second and third set, and subsequently the match, in Saturday's duel at the Tennis Center in Steamboat Springs.
Real Estate transactions for Sept. 15-21
Celebrating fall
Hit the trail and watch as colors peak this weekend throughout the Yampa Valley
No matter how well you can explain the scientific process of slowing chlorophyll production, fall's sudden explosion of yellows, reds and oranges is still a magical thing and a good excuse for long hikes and longer drives.
Births for Sept. 27, 2003
Audrey Wheatley, daughter of Marcy and Alan Wheatley of Kremmling, was born at 8:18 p.m. Sept. 13, 2003. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18.25 long. Her siblings are Mandy Wolfe, Scot and Tammy Wheatley and Bailey Monnahan. Her grandparents are Ken and Stella Wheatley of Kremmling, and Nalla Hansen and Alden Monnahan of Deer Trail. Her great-grandparents are Irene Monnahan of Strasburg and Pat Hansen of Columbus, Neb.
Steamboat girls win XC meet
The Steamboat Springs girls cross country team finished first, and the Sailors boys placed third as a team at a meet hosted by Moffat County on Saturday in Craig.
Sailors prove unbearable
After struggling in her last game, Hannah Gary led the way for the Steamboat Springs volleyball team in its straight-set win against Rifle on Saturday.
Lady Rams shut out Cowboys
Spectators saw a different team in the Soroco High School gym Saturday -- not just Plateau Valley, but a new home team.
Building permit fees to increase
Builders association may ask city to reduce valuations in response
Most builders say they won't be affected by a proposed 11.7 percent increase in Routt County Building Department permit fees.
Building Permits Sept. 28, 2003
Alpine Vista 1702 Alpine Vista Court Owner/contractor 4-Plex -- Unit 3 $355,509
In defeat, Sailor football team proves its skill
Even in defeat, all was not lost for the Steamboat Springs football team Friday night.
Poker player not typical sports hero
Chris Moneymaker isn't your typical sports icon.
Friday, September 26
Bulldogs bite Sailors
Five turnovers cost Steamboat the game
Palisade's defense couldn't slow down the Steamboat Springs passing game. Steamboat's defense couldn't contain Palisade's powerful running attack.
Ski Corp. executive retires
Bob Kuusinen started flipping burgers at the top of Thunderhead more than 31 years ago. On Friday, the man who moved up through the ranks to become senior vice president of Steamboat Ski Area operations announced his retirement.
Charges weighed in death of hunter
The Routt County Sheriff's Office said that because of difficulties in the investigation, it is not ready to file charges in the shooting death of a hunter.
Three-vehicle accident sends three to hospital
Two people listed in fair condition, one treated and released, and a dog underwent surgery
A three-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 40 just east of Steamboat Springs sent three people to the hospital and a dog into surgery Friday afternoon.
Help find yourself Tuesday
Benefit dinner supports Routt County Search and Rescue
The annual Routt County Search and Rescue Fund-raiser has raised almost $12,000 for the volunteer emergency service group since it began eight years ago, Search and Rescue member Scott Havener said.
Police seeking previous occupants of stolen Jetta
The Colorado State Patrol is looking for the previous occupants of a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, who allegedly stole the vehicle, drove it into the side of an embankment and then abandoned the car three blocks away.
Soroco ready for homecoming
Football, volleyball teams play host to Plateau Valley
Homecoming athletic activities in South Routt conclude today with the Soroco volleyball and football teams playing host to Plateau Valley.
Meeker anything but meek in Hayden
One minute, 24 seconds and four plays into the game, Meeker scored its first of five touchdowns with its relentless offense, shutting out the Tigers in Hayden 34-0.
NSPRA report calls for change
Audit finds school district communication needs to improve
Improving communication with its employees and providing expanded opportunities for parent and community involvement are just two of the ways the Steamboat Springs School District can improve itself, according to a final communication audit report issued by the National Public School Relations Association.
Election forums will be held Oct. 15
The Steamboat Pilot & Today and KRMR will host two election forums on Oct. 15.
Thursday, September 25
When photographer Jessica Maynard lifted her camera and looked through the viewfinder, she wasn't prepared for what she saw.
W. Nile remains a threat
Bird and horse were infected this summer
While Routt County Environmental Health Director Michael Zopf was investigating a sewage complaint at an old septic tank Monday, he came across a mess of mosquito larvae.
Finding her niche
Heidi Meshurel-Jolly always knew she'd live in Steamboat
In the Steamboat Springs landscape, there are a few characters who have talents larger than their tiny town, but they live here because they love it. And they stay because Steamboat Springs has made a place for them.
Yampatika has plans for site
Nonprofit nature organization moving across town
Simplicity. That has been the mantra of Yampatika staff and volunteers since they learned they were losing their downtown location to the real estate market.
League showdown
4-0 Steamboat faces powerful Palisade squad
The Steamboat Springs football team aimed to be undefeated heading into today's game against Western Slope powerhouse Palisade in Grand Junction.
Tennis team captures its fifth straight
A heart-pounding 4-3 win over Colorado Academy on Tuesday night marked the latest accomplishment for the Steamboat Springs tennis team.
South Routt schools seek to shed negative image
South Routt School District officials say they hope to dispel a community perception that the district's secondary schools are inferior to its elementary school.
Planning reviews car dealership
The city Planning Commission had no qualms about allowing a car dealership to be built at the corner of U.S. Highway 40 and Curve Court but said it wants to see a high quality of architecture and landscaping.
Roundtable aims to match funding with area agencies
Winnie DelliQuadri wants to draw the shortest line between two points: funder and nonprofit organization.
Brief Points for Sept. 26, 2003
Art winners announced The winners of "Digital Fine Art 2003" were announced this week. The exhibit was judged by Angela Forster, assistant professor in Electronic Media Arts Design at the University of Denver. The show is on display at the Depot Art Center, 1001 13th St., through Oct. 19.
Nightlife for Sept. 25, 2003
Music Tonight Worried Men play at 9:30 p.m. at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue. Call 879-3773.
Yampa Board is full at last
Mike Ross fills position that has been open for almost a year
When Yampa resident Mike Ross learned a position was open on the Yampa Town Board, he thought about applying.
Skov plans to withdraw
School board candidate concerned about time commitment
Mike Skov announced Thursday his intention to withdraw from the Steamboat Springs School Board race.
Draft of plan update available to residents
A draft of the Steamboat Springs Area Community Plan Update is available, and the governmental review process of the document has begun.
Wednesday, September 24
Hopefuls address forum
First Impressions board meeting draws School Board, council candidates
Campaign stickers, pamphlets and advertisements are beginning to circulate in Steamboat Springs, and all three were on display Wednesday inside the Routt County commissioners hearing room.
City goes soft on felines
Steamboat City Council scratches cat nuisance laws
Life for cats throughout Steamboat Springs got a little easier Tuesday night, thanks to a change the City Council made in its municipal code.
Endangered south valley?
Group trying to stop Lafarge gravel pit wants state listing
The valley south of Steamboat Springs is in the running to be named as one of Colorado's Most Endangered Places -- an important designation for a group trying to stop the creation of a gravel pit.
Circle of celebration
Women gather to embrace autumnal equinox
The autumnal equinox is the time when day and night are equal, when the sun crosses over the Earth's equator.
Teacher pay plan tops priority list
The incomplete Knowledge and Skills-Based Pay system for Steamboat Springs School District teachers and support staff tops the School Board's list of priorities.
The search is on
Dance theater looking for choreographers, dancers
Steamboat Dance Theatre's winter performance won't take the stage until March, but now is the time for dancers and choreographers to step forward.
Hunter's death under investigation
The Routt County Sheriff's Office is not ready to rule the shooting death of a hunter an accident.
Steamboat fashion review
Tuesday afternoon: That was me, leaning across the counter at a downtown clothing store, reaching for my receipt.
Connell supports police
Council president issued statement backing the department
City Council President Kathy Connell issued a statement in support of the city's police department at Tuesday night's council meeting and stressed the city's emphasis on customer service.
Tuesday, September 23
Briefs for Sept. 24, 2003
11s Club invites public to enter homecoming parade Soroco High School's 11s Club invites community members and organizations to enter Friday's homecoming parade. Entry forms can be picked up at any South Routt post office or at the high school office. Entries must be turned in by 4 p.m. today. This year's homecoming theme is "Survivor on Soroco Island, home of the reigning Rams." Call 736-2531, Ext. 4106.
Steamboat, Glenwood battle for league lead
The Steamboat Springs volleyball team picked up three wins over the weekend, including two league victories, setting the stage for Thursday's highly anticipated match against league rival Glenwood Springs.
Why Steamboat Needs School Choices
The recent controversy surrounding a proposed Montessori charter school has, at its heart, the question of why Steamboat needs school choice. The reasons are:
Council urges Yampa rights
City Council members want to file for recreational water rights before 2004
City Council members expressed an increased sense of urgency to file for recreational water rights at Tuesday night's meeting
Log cabin gets Routt County historic designation
Previous residents Charlotte Perry, Frank Light were a factor in decision
The dark log walls, thick white mortar and the forest-green roof of the Bennett House in uptown Steamboat Springs suggest that the house has an interesting history.
Our View: Search and Rescue Looking For You
Few agencies are more valuable when it counts most than Routt County Search and Rescue.
Woman falls from vehicle
20-year-old suffers head injuries after fall from back of Blazer
A 20-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with head injuries after falling off the back of a Chevrolet Blazer on Tuesday morning.
City sales tax revenue down in July
City sales tax revenue continues to decline with July seeing a 3.09 percent decrease from the year before.
Steamboat couple to aid Isabel victims
Steamboat Springs residents Vic and Flo Hencken received a phone call from the Red Cross on Tuesday morning, asking them to help with disaster relief in Maryland. The Henckens board a plane today at 10:20 a.m. to fly from Hayden to Baltimore.
Punt, Pass and Kick today
The Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition at 5:30 p.m. today at the Ski Town Fields next to the tennis bubble on the east side of town.
Cost of victory
Sailor player seriously injured
The members of the Steamboat Springs soccer team should have been celebrating Tuesday's 5-2 victory over Battle Mountain after the final whistle.
District makes deal to get 1.5 acres
Homeowner Bill Padgett has little choice in matter, may have to move
Steamboat Springs native Bill Padgett may choose to continue to live in the home constructed for his parents in the 1940s, but it will have to be moved from its location on Crawford Avenue.
Monday, September 22
Briefs for Sept. 23, 2003
'Self Help' celebration scheduled for Sept. 30 The United States Department of Agriculture, the Regional Affordable Living Foundation and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation will hold a "Self Help" celebration at 11 a.m. Sept. 30 at West End Village. The celebration is in recognition of a $388,750 grant awarded to Mutual Self Help, an affordable housing program in which people build their own houses. The Mutual Self Help Program is new to the community and will provide technical assistance for 24 houses in 24 months. The check will be presented at the site of the first seven houses that are to be built by the first group of families.
YVRA misses grant
Funds would have added air service
Yampa Valley Regional Airport missed out on a federal grant that officials hoped to put toward new off-season air service and improvements at the terminal.
City Council to debate firearms ordinance
Steamboat Springs City Council could make it legal again to carry firearms on sidewalks, streets and private property within the city.
Education Fund Board terms extended
The terms of more than a dozen Education Fund Board members and members of the Fund Board's three commissions have been extended through November as the Steamboat Springs Board of Education and the Fund Board look for a way to stagger future terms.
League leaders
Sailors, Huskies in race for title
The Steamboat Springs boys soccer team is off to one of its best starts ever.
Rams give No. 2 Cowboys a scare
Shortly after Meeker running back Sean O'Brien stormed into the end zone for the Cowboys' second touchdown of the first quarter Friday night, Soroco coach Gary Heide called his players to the sideline.
Crashes don't hinder rally
Cog races looking to expand in future
Even with several crashes at last weekend's Colorado Cog Rally race in Routt County, organizers said the competition went smoothly and that they would like to see an expanded race next year.
Man dies in hunting mishap
Sheriff's Office: Lifelong friend mistakenly shot Gerald Holverson
A 44-year-old Wisconsin hunter died Saturday morning in what the Routt County Sheriff's Office said was an accidental shooting.
Men sentenced for growing marijuana
The Denver Federal Court sentenced two Steamboat Springs men to prison for growing marijuana in their condominium.
Phippsburg water gets funding
Colorado Department of Local Affairs awards money to water facility
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs has awarded an additional $102,000 in grant funding and an additional $92,500 in loans to the county to fund improvements to the Phippsburg water supply and treatment facility.
Sunday, September 21
Community Players changing venue
Props, costumes moved from Seventh Street Playhouse to CMC
As the Steamboat Community Players moved 17 years worth of props and costumes out of the Seventh Street Playhouse this weekend, and Players president Nina Rogers looked back at the empty theater, she was saying goodbye to a lot of memories -- good and bad.
Emphysema can be prevented
Fighting for every breath is more difficult than quitting smoking
Emphysema is a lung disease that literally leaves people gasping for air. Lung damage builds up over a number of years, at first without symptoms but later causing wheezing and shortness of breath.
Racing for readers
Run for Literacy benefits Newspapers in Education program
John McDaniel of Salt Lake City and Emily Conjura of Steamboat Springs took the men's and women's seven-mile titles Sunday in the Steamboat Pilot & Today Run for Literacy.
Briefs for Sept. 22, 2003
Hunter education class available at CMC The Colorado Division of Wildlife will offer a hunter education class from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Colorado Mountain College. The cost of the course is $10. Call 870-4444.
Cabbies turn instructors
Course presents tips on defensive driving
Doug Grogan and Bobby O'Toole, both driver managers at Alpine Taxi, will host a course on defensive driving from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Steamboat Pilot & Today conference room, 1901 Curve Plaza. Tuition is $10.
Mental illness support group offered
Life gets lonely when you have no one to talk to who understands your problems.
Saturday, September 20
Skipping handshakes a bad call
The handshake. The post-game tradition is as much a part of high school sports as the pre-game warm-up, the announcement of the starting lineup and the national anthem or Pledge of Allegiance.
Behind the Headlines: How is elder abuse being addressed?
Routt County Deputy Elise Andres works with the ElderWatch program in Routt County. The program is a joint effort between the Attorney General's Office and the AARP, which works to reduce the financial exploitation of seniors.
Quiet views offered at Big Valley Ranch
It was time for Paul and Camille Fisher to retire. Paul loved skiing, so the couple explored their options in Colorado. When they found a 35-acre lot with a panoramic view of Mount Werner, Rabbit Ears Pass, Blacktail Mountain, the South Routt Valley and the Flat Tops, they decided Steamboat Springs was the place.
Good news for trophy hunters
Elk antler growth had been great; bow hunters spot plenty of them
The elk in Northwest Colorado have been dining exceptionally well this summer and that's welcome news for anyone hunting for a trophy bull this season.
Triple Crown profits down
The cheering emanating from Klumker Field quieted weeks ago. The minivans and sport utility vehicles with soap-painted windows disappeared with it, as did mobs of uniformed baseball players strolling Lincoln Avenue between games.
Fall's brewing
Brewfest attendees take in warm weather, cold beer
A sunny, clear blue sky was the perfect setting for this year's Steamboat Mountain Brewfest, unlike the past few years, when clouds, rain and a lack of beer kept the festival from reaching its potential.
"I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag ..."
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech..." begins the First Amendment. Lately, however, many feel that this freedom has come into question because of the rise of patriotism and because of a new Colorado law requiring that teachers and students recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
New state and local laws impact students
Teens discuss mandatory Pledge of Allegiance, student drug testing
In the past month, teens have appeared in the newspapers, thrust into the spotlight by new rules regulating the way they act.
Steamboat developers look to Grand County
A trio of Steamboat-based construction and development professionals has created a new company to build 26 golf-course duplexes in the new Grand Elk Ranch & Club near Granby.
Hospital vet opens lab
Ken Shaffer has been conducting tests on other people for more than two decades. Now he's testing his own ability to create a new niche in the medical field.
Transactions for Sept. 9-14
Steamboat house catches fire Saturday
A fire ignited at about 3 p.m. Saturday at a house at 3374 Apres Ski Way. The owners, who live in California, were not at the residence, Steamboat Springs Fire Chief Bob Struble said.
Lindquist takes 2nd at World Solo Adrenalin Championship
Katie Lindquist doesn't see 4 a.m. often, so she took delight in watching the August moon travel across the Canadian sky.
Smooth sailing
The Periscope established in second year
Amanda Toy always knew she wanted to write for her high school newspaper.
Our view: The city's mill levy
The Steamboat Springs City Council has its work cut out in deciding how to fine-tune its five-year capital improvement plan.
Sailors ace matches
Steamboat wipes the court with Hotchkiss, Cedaredge
The benefits of playing some of the top teams and players in the state will be visible as the Steamboat Springs boys tennis team heads into the home stretch of its regular season.
Sailors running on empty
Masked behind the Steamboat football team's 4-0 start and 163 points scored is the falling off of its traditionally potent ground game. Coach Mark Drake would be lying if he said it isn't a concern.
'We're all treasure hunters'
Brand Spankin' Used thrift store offers variety of finds
A light wool jacket that's an "incredible shade of green" with embroidered lapels is one of Janine Pierce's favorite pieces of clothing.
'Evolver' doesn't deliver
The band 311 produces a sound driven by reggae, rock, punk beats and funky bass lines, a mix between rap and metal. When formed in 1990, their sound helped to spearhead a new genre. Recognized as a musically talented and creative band with a positive and energetic sound, 311 has stayed strong for more than a decade, generating a large fan base through its many hit singles and records.
Business News in Brief
Richard A. Monaghan, President of Putnam Retail Management at Putnam Investments in Boston, Mass., has announced that Eileen Allen, an investment professional with Wells Fargo Investments, is a member of Putnam's 30th Annual Golden Scale Council.The Putnam Golden Scale Council consists of investment professionals who have met the highest professional standards in serving investors during the previous year.
Building Permits for Sept. 8-12
Scott Parker & Shannon Stipech 2948 West End Avenue Crystal Peak Combined Single-family residence $99,780
Cog rally halted by rollovers
Rally race driver Jeff Zwart and his navigator, David Epperson, grew up together in Southern California. In high school, Zwart often tried to scare the younger Epperson and other friends who rode in his car with his fast driving.
Boggs trial details recounted
On Oct. 21, 1993, two odd-looking strangers turned up in a quiet neighborhood in Steamboat Springs.
Board of Realtors names new officers
Allison Kusy has purchased a house and two condominiums in the past five years, and each time, she has worked with Realtor Wendy Fisher of Anchor Realty. "She's friendly and easy to work with," Kusy said. "She responds promptly. She's able to find the property I'm looking for, and she consistently keeps me up to date."
Friday, September 19
A regional perspective
Yampa Valley Partners will host Regional Leadership Summit
One way to ensure the Yampa Valley maintains a high quality of life is to measure community indicators -- education scores, average wages and poverty levels, for example -- and use them to make good decisions.
News in Brief for Sept. 20, 2003
Construction prohibits dogs, strollers at race Because of construction taking place on the Yampa River Core Trail, dogs, strollers and bicycles will not be allowed in Sunday's Pilot & Today Run for Literacy 5K run and race-walk. New concrete has just been poured at the west end of the trail and it is closed to public use until Sept. 30. While the trail will be opened temporarily for Run for Literacy competitors, traveling over the freshly poured concrete in anything but rubber-soled shoes will not be allowed because of the damage it can cause. The First Impressions Tot Trot will remain open to dogs and strollers. Race-day registration for the 5K run and race-walk and seven-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the Pilot & Today building. Races begin at 9:30 a.m.
Xcel seeks competition
Seneca Coal supply in question; Xcel looking for alternatives
Xcel Energy, the company that owns the Hayden Station power plant, is making changes that could affect the people that it serves, including Yampa Valley Electric Association customers.
Salazar visits Steamboat to promote ElderWatch
Attorney general says an ounce of elder fraud prevention is worth many pounds of cure
In the fight against financial exploitation of seniors, Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar said the state needs better laws and must do a better job of enforcing them while also working to prevent elder fraud.
Moose is Loose golf tourney to help WSC
The idea was born 28 years ago in an effort by former Olympic skier Jim "Moose" Barrows to make sure that every child in Steamboat Springs had a chance to be a part of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
Will play for food
Sailors aim to earn steak dinner with passing yards
If the Steamboat Springs offense throws for more than 1,500 yards this season, the linemen each receive a steak dinner.
Tigers travel to Collbran today
Hayden High School football coach Shawn Baumgartner is in good spirits.
Homecoming week begins
Oak Creek kicks off events with parade
On Friday afternoon, Oak Creek's Main Street will close to make room for a line of students and residents marching in Soroco High School's Homecoming Spirit Parade.
Woman douses fire the old-fashioned way
Fire chief's mom pours buckets of water onto burning cabin
The 5-gallon buckets of rainwater Sandy Wisecup was storing for her chickens came in handy Friday morning when she used them to douse a fire burning in the corner of her cabin.
Thursday, September 18
Ode to Construction Workers
My back aches and a tearing numbness pains
Steamboat opens league play tonight
Montezuma-Cortez football coach Tom Adair asked the question several times and got several answers.
Timeshare bankruptcy clears way for sales
Leisure Resorts likely to be sold by Oct. 31
A pair of timeshare resorts owned by bankrupt Leisure Industries Corp. of Las Vegas is expected to be sold by Oct. 31.
The Comeau Show
Sailors win 3-2; Glenwood coach refuses to let Demons shake hands after game
Steamboat Springs freshman David Comeau picked the perfect time to score his first varsity goal when he arched the winning shot over Glenwood Springs' goalie Thais Kulwiec three minutes into overtime.
Stepping Stone to independence
Two pieces of bread, a knife and two jars -- one full of peanut butter and the other with jelly. To most, it's the obvious makings for a sandwich, but for others, it can be an unsolvable puzzle.
Waterline extension OK'd
Routt County residents who live close to Hayden now have a better shot at tapping into Hayden's water supply.
Briefs for Sept. 19, 2003
Cancer Support Group to host sharing session The Yampa Valley Cancer Support Group will host a special caring and sharing session Monday for those dealing with cancer and their significant others. The session is at 7 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse Association office at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Call the VNA at 879-1632.
Salazar's ElderWatch meeting today
Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar is coming to Steamboat today to talk about the financial exploitation of seniors. It is an issue the Routt County Sheriff's Office knows all too well.
Teng to tell Steamboat of her 'Waking Hour'
It was as if the music world was waiting at the gate. Vienna Teng only needed to flip the latch and let them in. But she was afraid.
24 brewers make this year's Brewfest largest yet
Steamboat Mountain Brewfest is the last big party before ski season begins.
Golf Club gets new clubhouse
The 38-year-old Steamboat Golf Club should be able to get a new clubhouse, Routt County Planning commissioners decided Thursday.
S. Routt meeting a success
One of the first steps South Routt should take to develop its economy is to form a shared vision and build a sense of community in the area.
A feast for the senses
The atmosphere is "eat, drink and be merry." At the eighth annual Madness de Vine fund-raiser for Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, guests start the evening with a Gondola ride into one of the biggest cocktail parties of the yea
All ages can Run for Literacy
The Steamboat Springs Running Series concludes Sunday with the Steamboat Pilot & Today Run for Literacy, a seven-mile run and a 5K run or race-walk.
Eric McFadden Trio is at Levelz
Making it in music is as much about survival as it is about talent.
Art for a new age
Digital exhibit first of its kind in the Yampa Valley
Photographers went through the same fight for legitimacy 50 years ago, before the booming voice of the art world declared it acceptable.
Wednesday, September 17
Briefs for Sept. 18, 2003
Backpack, $200 reported stolen from store Tuesday A backpack and $200 were reported stolen from a Yampa Avenue sporting goods store Tuesday night. Steamboat Springs police Sgt. Nick Bosick said two cash registers were broken into and $100 was taken from each at Backdoor Sports. A Plexiglas window in the back of the building, facing the Yampa River, was broken. Police suspect the break-in occurred between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. Bosick said police have no suspects and are investigating the incident. Only one piece of merchandise was missing, a new backpack. The coins were left in the register, Bosick said.
Smith pleased with XC team's progress
The members of the Steamboat Springs cross country team continue to impress coach John Smith, particularly with their performances at meets Smith deems to be more training runs than competitions.
Next stop: state tourney
Sailors win regional title
The Steamboat Springs High School golf team has been waiting for this day for more than a month.
Sailors adjusting to rally scoring
After more than a week away from competition, the Steamboat Springs volleyball team returns to the court this weekend for three matches in three different towns in less than 24 hours.
Parents concerned about new drug policy
Several parents, students and residents voiced their concerns about Hayden High School's new drug testing policy at Wednesday night's School Board meeting.
Steamboat may get classical alternative
Listeners in Steamboat Springs have been enjoying classical music on WWFM for several years, but the detailed weather reports for Trenton, N.J., have been a little off key.
2 plead guilty to DUI, avoid car theft charge
Two South Routt brothers, arrested last week on suspicion of stealing a truck in Texas, pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence of alcohol and theft of camping gear.
Montessori group seeks summary judgment
Steamboat Springs Montessori filed a motion Wednesday in Denver District Court seeking summary judgment in its lawsuit against the Steamboat Springs School District.
Planning to look at clubhouse
The Steamboat Golf Course is seeking permission to build a new golf clubhouse and pavilion and to provide additional water through a new water connection to the Steamboat II Metro Water District.
No lower bond in ACZ case
A judge on Wednesday refused to lower the bond for a man accused of breaking into ACZ Laboratories Inc. and damaging property.
Bond lowered for man in arson case
A man charged with two counts of fourth-degree arson remained in jail Wednesday, even though a judge reduced his bond.
Routt County United Way kicks off campaign
Routt County United Way is asking residents for $400,000 this year, a donation total that would top last year's record mark.
Tuesday, September 16
Cog Rally puts drivers to the test
The idea of driving along a winding, dirt-covered county road makes Mark Cox's heart skip a beat.
School lockers robbed
Supplies taken; children 10 to 12 suspected
Hayden High School sophomore Adam Akers walked into school Monday morning to an unfamiliar sight. Instead of a hallway neat and tidy from weekend cleaning, he found a corridor strewn with class notes and school supplies, flanked by open locker doors.
$1.1M to design new center
HLM presents draft costs of justice center to commissioners
The architects working on Routt County's justice center said it could cost more than $1.1 million for designs and engineering on the project.
Chamber questions property tax
Chamber members say they want to see capital improvements that would improve business in Steamboat Springs before they give their support to the city's proposed property tax.
Council adds money for YVRA
The Steamboat Springs City Council made a commitment to contribute $50,000 a year over the next five years for improvements to Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Hayden: This is your life
Town's grant money will be used for video documentary
Several members of the Hayden community soon will be part of a documentary film being made by the town of Hayden.
Superintendent's contract amended
Officials said her contract violated district's agreement with insurance provider
A provision in Superintendent Donna Howell's employment contract with the Steamboat Springs School District was amended this week after officials discovered the contract violated the district's agreement with its health insurance provider.
Man flees police before being caught, arrested
A 45-year-old Steamboat Springs man was charged with drunken driving and resisting arrest when he fled the scene of a traffic stop.
Rams split weekend matches
Volleyball squad gets home win over South Park
The Soroco volleyball team improved to 3-5 over the weekend following a win against South Park and a tough loss to Grand Valley.
Sunburst sketch plan OK'd
First phase of major development moves forward
Tom Heuer and the 4S Development crew finally are smiling after a Hayden Planning Commission meeting.
Coal trucks, buses to share Twentymile
Coal companies that use Twentymile Road will continue operate their trucks on the road during school bus route times, but they have made an agreement with the Hayden School District to observe added safety precautions.
Staff overhauling town Internet site
Hayden resident Steve Sirag created a Web site for the town of Hayden over the summer, but it lacked an element that Town Clerk Lisa Johnston and Assistant Clerk Susan Irvine thought was crucial for easy navigation: a search function.
First Impressions to organize Sunday's Tot Trot
Children are asked to bring pennies for 'I Cent a Student to College' program
The Tot Trot runners may not notice, but the site for the 10-year-old race has changed and so has the organizing agency.
Wisconsin hunter shoots himself in hand
A 40-year-old Wisconsin hunter had to be taken to the hospital Saturday after shooting himself in the hand.
Tennis team holds its own
Sailors gain valuable experience at tournament
High school tennis teams statewide gathered in Grand Junction over the weekend for what Steamboat Springs boys coach John Aragon said is one of the largest tournaments of its kind in Colorado.
Sailors net key win over Rifle
Victory sets up showdown with Glenwood
Nobody is going to argue that Tuesday's effort at Dudley Field was Steamboat's prettiest game of the season.
Monday, September 15
Talking business in Soroco
The South Routt County Community Assessment report may be finalized, but the community's work on the project is just beginning.
Golfers shoot for state
Regional tournament opens Wednesday
Veteran golfers Ryan Brees and Kenton Gamache would like nothing more than to return to the state high school golf championships this fall.
County to consider dispatch equipment
Six years of work to upgrade the Routt County Communications system could enter its final phase today if Routt County commissioners give the go-ahead for an approximately $80,000 project.
Board approves second ESL aide
In an effort to meet the growing needs of an increasing population of non-English speaking students, the Steamboat Springs School Board approved on Monday the hiring of an additional English as a Second Language aide.
Charter suit will stay local
Judge orders Montessori case to be heard in Routt County
A lawsuit filed by Steamboat Springs Montessori against the Steamboat Springs School District will be heard in Routt County, according to an order by Denver District Judge Shelley Gilman.
Taylor considers House bid
State Sen. Jack Taylor, R-Steamboat Springs, will wait before deciding on a possible run for U.S. Congress next fall. Taylor has been mentioned among possible Republican candidates for the Third Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Scott McInnis, a Grand Junction Republican.
Emerald debate draws 100 plus
Routt County Commissioner Nancy Stahoviak said the Emerald Mountain Partnership could have done more to inform the public about the proposed Emerald Mountain land swap.
Sunday, September 14
Go-karts race onto Steamboat scene
More than 100 go-kart racers descended upon Steamboat Springs over the weekend for the final event in the inaugural season of the Shockwave Karting Colorado Sprint Championships.
Mixing sports on a sublime September weekend
Something's fishy about a golf tournament that demands a skilled trout guide
Permit me to begin by observing that Jed Clampett and I would feel equally at home on a golf course. The patriarch of the Beverly Hillbillies might even card a lower score than me on the immaculate links of the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
Understanding the risk of colorectal cancer
One out of every 50 people, or 2 percent of the population, will get colorectal cancer. Women are at a higher risk for colon cancer, while men are more likely to develop rectal cancer.
Young Sailors top Craig
Victory ends middle school's 15-year losing streak
Steamboat Springs Middle School football coach Daren Mangiaracina had to check the school's trophy case to determine how long it had been since the team defeated rival Craig Middle School.
More language help needed
Board to hear request for additional ESL aide
The growing number of English Language Learners in the Steamboat Springs School District will prompt district officials to request funding for an additional English as a Second Language aide at tonight's School Board meeting.
Man jumps on trooper's car, goes to jail
A 60-year-old Steamboat Springs man was arrested Friday night after reportedly assaulting a Colorado State Patrol trooper and jumping on the hood of the trooper's squad car.
Building permits for Sept. 1-5
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. 2305 Mt. Werner Circle Owner/contractor Addition/Alteration $33,200
Saturday, September 13
New physicians underscore strength of health care industry
The addition of seven new physicians to the community this summer brings the total number of doctors on the active medical staff at Yampa Valley Medical Center to just more than 50.
Cabin in the woods makes for a peaceful getaway
Twenty minutes into last year's hunting season, Steamboat Springs resident Rusty McIntosh and his buddies had killed six elk near Quaker Mountain, about 15 miles north of Hayden.
The Pines offers affordability with style
Brian Olson's goal for "The Pines at Ore House Plaza" was to create units that were affordable but didn't necessarily look that way. "We wanted something affordable with nicer finishes," Olson said. "The value of what we're offering here is incredible compared to other developments going on."
Eagles soar past Tigers
Hayden's only first-quarter play an intercepton
Paonia coach Jeremy McCormick said he wanted to set the tone early in Saturday's game against Hayden. His team did just that, allowing Hayden only one play in the first quarter, a pass that Paonia intercepted.
Ski officials optimistic about upcoming season
Steamboat's No. 1 crop made an early appearance this week, raising expectations for an abundant harvest. But there's more to winter tourism than a surfeit of powder.
Making art flow from metal
Oak Creek blacksmith Brett Lindstrom says it's all about focus
Blacksmith Brett Lindstrom talks about working iron the same way that he talks about flying down mountains on a bike or sailing over bumps on the ski mountain.
September solitude
Green River demands persistence from fly fishermen
Anglers who avoided the Green River near Dutch John all summer because of the crowds will find the closest thing to solitude the river offers this month. They'll also find finicky trout.
Volleyball enters new era with rally scoring
There have been more than a few puzzled faces in the stands during this fall's Steamboat Springs volleyball matches.
Cut out for crew
Shawn Scholl hopes to row himself into the 2004 Olympics in Athens
Shawn Scholl's got the wife and kids. He's got the master's degree in exercise physiology. He's already bought a house and owned a business, so really all that's left to do is make an Olympic team.
Sailor runners win home meet
Steamboat conquers Howelsen Hill
Ask any of the runners, and they will tell you it's the hardest course in the state.
Mark Anthony Evans Lawton, 1962-2003
Hayden resident Mark Lawton died Aug. 29, 2003, when the military convoy he was traveling with was ambushed near As Suaydat, Iraq. He was 41.
Creating a 'community' college
Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Enrichment Project begins third season
A Colorado Mountain College program is striving to put the community back into community college.
A writer's journey
Maxine Hong Kingston speaks at Literary Sojourn
The entire audience was still in their seats as they waited for Maxine Hong Kingston, a tiny woman with a big literary voice, to take the microphone.
Aid for seniors arrives
Steamboat ElderWatch Program comes to life
It used to be when Hazel Ferguson went to her grandson's middle school football games, the closest she could get to the field was the parking lot.
Enrollment drops
Declining numbers are costing schools
A continuing trend of declining enrollment in Routt County public schools is bringing less money for an already cash-strapped district and raising questions about the economic factors behind the decrease.
Transactions for Sept. 3-8, 2003
Business News in Brief
Qwest Communications announced last week that the company now can offer high-speed DSL Internet in Steamboat Springs. "We are excited to be able to provide residents in Steamboat Springs with a service that can simplify their personal lives and help their businesses run more effectively," said Kevin R. Smith, Qwest president for Colorado.
Mildred Bruchez, 1919-2003
Former Oak Creek resident Mildred Bruchez passed away Sept. 11, 2003. She was 84.
Lambert P. 'Bud' Roesch, 1912-2003
Lambert "Bud" Roesch died Sept. 7, 2003, from complications from pneumonia. Bud, who was a resident of the Doak Walker Care Center, was 91 years old.
Georgia Belle Hinkle, 1927-2003
Georgia Belle Hinkle died Aug. 2, 2003, in Grand Junction. She was 75.
Heather Bird Quinn
Heather Bird Quinn, the beloved daughter of Michael and Kathleen Bird, died of leukemia on Aug. 30, 2003, at her home in Fort Collins. She was 29.
Football eager for league play
Heading into Friday's meeting with Berthoud, Steamboat Springs football coach Mark Drake wanted his team to be consistent on offense, defense and special teams with the all-important league season quickly approaching.
On the right trail
New book provides ultra-detailed look at Zirkel Wilderness Area hikes
There are some excellent guides to hiking the mountain surrounding Steamboat Springs already on bookshelves. However, author Raymond Ave has brought new precision to the genre.
Our View: Preparing for diversity
The 2000 Census showed Routt County to be the least diverse of any county in Colorado with more than 10,000 people. Minorities comprised just 5 percent of the county's population, and just 3.22 percent were Hispanics. Anglos made up 95 percent of the county.
What's the status of Montessori?
Steamboat Springs Montessori has filed a lawsuit against the Steamboat Springs School District in an effort to force the district to follow a state order to create a Montessori charter school in the district. Members of the Steamboat Springs Montessori Board -- including Jody Patten, David Patterson and Tony Requist -- discussed the status of the lawsuit and other issues surrounding the charter school. Is there a Behind the Headlines issue you want to know more about? Let us know. Call the news desk at 871-4207
Friday, September 12
Sailors keep winning streak alive
Whether he wants it or not, the Steamboat Springs football team has given Lonny Radford the nickname "Heisman."
Pastor organizes hunger walk
It's a hard statistic for Tim Selby to ignore: Worldwide, 20,000 children die every day from lack of food, he said. That number includes children who starve to death and children who do not receive the nutrition their immune systems need to fight diseases.
Finding their way home
After loss, Sailors open home play with win
The last thing the Steamboat Springs High School boys soccer team wanted in its home opener against Delta County was a replay of last week's heartbreaking loss to Moffat County.
City to plan improvements
5-year-plan will help outline what tax could accomplish
City Council will set a five-year capital improvement plan at its Tuesday meeting in hopes of giving voters an idea of where money will be spent if they approve a proposed property tax.
4-Hers fare well at state fair
Tyler Manzanares, 11, of Hayden sat for hours focusing on his father's tools, his father's instruction and a thick piece of cowhide.
Ranchers target of phone scam
Extension office issues warning about pesticide solicitors
People who receive phone solicitations from someone trying to sell pesticides should beware, said Routt County Extension Services Director C.J. Mucklow.
Stolen Texas truck appears in Yampa
Two South Routt County brothers were arrested on suspicion of vehicular theft and drunken driving after getting a truck stuck in the mud on the side of Colorado Highway 131.
Prioritizing public access
Commissioners to hear pros and cons of Emerald Mountain land swap
A full house is expected Monday when the Routt County Board of Commissioners discusses a proposed Emerald Mountain land swap.
It's time to preserve dahlia and begonia bulbs
The days are getting cooler and shorter. Fall will be here before you know it. For gardeners, there is work yet to be done. If you succumbed to the beauty of dahlias and tuberous begonias when selecting bedding plants last spring, the task of preserving them is added to your fall to-do list.
U.S. Forest Service forced to do trash duty
As a wilderness ranger for the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Jon Halverson spends a lot of his time maintaining trails and educating people about leaving no trace when they visit the backcountry.
Soroco Rams lose game, chance at a league win
The Soroco Rams began Friday night's league opener against the Grand Valley Cardinals looking sharp, hungry and confident. Perhaps the Rams were too confident, senior tail back C.J. Remick said after the Cardinals shut out his team 7-0.
Thursday, September 11
10 artists featured in new gallery
Comic strips will hang next to more traditional work
There are five American art forms: jazz, the musical comedy, the mystery novel, the banjo and comic books.
Night of nostalgia
Drive-ins worth the drive
Across the United States, their white screens loom over sagebrush fields like huge tombstones. The snack bars are boarded up and the only sound is the clank-slap of a few dangling sound boxes.
Still no president for teachers group
SSEA board members will share duties
Unable to find a new leader at its membership meeting this week, the Steamboat Springs Education Association will continue to operate without a president.
Sailors shoot for 3-0 record
Steamboat hopes to remain undefeated as it faces Berthoud tonight
Linemen learn they will receive little praise when a quarterback completes a 40-yard pass or when a running back tallies more than 100 yards in a game.
Friends hold golf tourney for Bosworth
Former Steamboat Springs resident Gary Bosworth left a lasting impression in the Yampa Valley.
Lady Sailors down Huskies in three
The Battle Mountain volleyball team showed up ready to play Thursday but was overmatched by an impressive Steamboat Springs squad that took the match, 3-0.
Home-run title up for grabs
Last year, Dave Adler was one of 32 baseball players swinging for a title in the second annual home-run derby at Vanatta Field.
Briefs for Sept. 12, 2003
Coed volleyball league sign-up ends Wednesday The registration deadline for the city of Steamboat Springs' fall coed volleyball league is Wednesday. Six people are needed to form each team, or individuals may join existing teams. Games will be played Wednesday evenings through mid-December. Call 879-4300.
Sunburst North sketch plan OK'd
After almost a year of planning and meetings with the Hayden Planning Commission, developers of the proposed 900-acre Sunburst Ranch subdivision received Thursday what they have sought for so long: approval of a sketch plan.
Ski jump work delayed until spring
Snowmaking upgrades on schedule, but end of summer forces hill work to wait
Nobody wants to see heavy equipment moving dirt on the steep-pitched face of Howelsen Hill more than John Adams, the chairman of the Colorado Ski Heritage project.
Natural gas rates to rise
Heating fuel will be more than twice last winter's price
Natural gas bills will likely be about 60 percent higher this winter than they were last winter, thanks to a second rate increase announced by Routt County's only distributor.
Backus hearing closes
Decision expected by November
An evidentiary hearing for convicted murderer Michael Backus came to a close Thursday with a rebuttal from Backus' attorney, who said the lawyer who represented Backus in his 1995 murder trial made multiple errors while defending Backus.
Remembrance, forgiveness sought after Sept. 11
Isaiah 2:4 has become a mantra of the Catholic peace movement and it was repeated as such on Thursday, when more than 50 people gathered in the pews of the Holy Name Catholic Church to remember the anniversary the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Law, samaritans at odds
'Arrive Alive' volunteers could be at risk for felony charges
A presentation about starting a program to drive home teenagers after they've been drinking turned into a discussion about changing a Colorado statute on contributing to the delinquency of minors at the Oak Creek Town Board meeting Thursday.
Benefit for Wisecup Sunday
In Oak Creek, residents say they have a tradition of helping people in need. Whether its cooking a dinner, cleaning house, lending an ear, or pitching in for a benefit dinner or car wash, people believe in helping their neighbors. In the case of Debby Wisecup, it's no different.
Worlds Apart
There is a place, far from here, where a man is walking into a cafe to order a cup of tea. The hot tea comes to him in a sun-baked, unfired clay cup. He adds two cubes of sugar. He sips and talks to the other men in the cafe.
Turning a house into home
She wanted to love the new house. At 32, it is the first house she has ever owned and a first step for her and her husband.
Walker puts fingerprints on printing
On Tuesday, artist John Walker and the staff of Riverhouse Editions stood around the printing press holding their breath.
Ski Town Productions stages its third theatrical spoof on life in the 'boat
What if all those people who wished the tourists would go away got their wish?
Rams ready to end drought
Should the Soroco football team pick up a league win this season, it will be the first in four years, so excuse the Rams if they are a little excited about ending the drought.
Wednesday, September 10
Officials tackle abandoned building sites
City, county representatives hold joint meeting Wednesday
The City Council and Routt County Board of Commissioners are considering changing their policies for handling abandoned building sites.
Euzoa decision called unconstitutional
A national religious organization says that Routt County has violated the constitutional rights of Euzoa Bible Church in Steamboat Springs and that it has "serious concerns" about how the county's zoning ordinance applies to churches.
Tournament combines golf, fly fishing
Golf and fly fishing are time-consuming sports. Yet, they have been rolled into one event for the second Golf Trout Tournament to be held Friday through Sunday. The event benefits the Yampa Valley Stream Improvement Charitable Trust.
Two years later
N.Y. firefighter recalls Sept. 11, 2001; officials look at progress
Kevin Nerney, 45, moved to Steamboat Springs after retiring from the Fire Department of New York on Aug. 24, 2001. Eighteen days later, 343 of his colleagues were killed while trying to save people from the burning World Trade Center towers.
Backus' '95 lawyer testifies
Attorney says his client insisted on protecting Coit
The attorney who represented convicted murderer Michael Backus in his 1995 trial was called to the stand Wednesday and questioned about his representation of Backus.
Financial oversight examined
School Board takes extra steps to prevent fiscal disaster
Steamboat Springs School Board members are revising the district's asset-protection policy in an effort to increase fiscal oversight and prevent scandals such as the ones plaguing the St. Vrain Valley and Elizabeth school districts.
Steamboat XC ready for 'Sufferfest'
Overlooking downtown Steam-boat Springs, Howelsen Hill doesn't appear menacing to the eye.
Old Oak Creek Town Hall could become museum
South Routt could have a new museum if the Oak Creek Town Board agrees tonight to lease the Old Town Hall to the Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg.
School system redistricting overdue
Steamboat Springs School District officials plan to move quickly to review the school system's director-district boundaries after it was discovered the procedure hasn't been done in at least six years.
Mount Werner sees season's first snow
Wednesday storm turns landscape white above 9,000 feet
Tom Baer ran into the snow line on Mount Werner at the saddle of the Rainbow ski trail Wednesday afternoon. He wasn't completely prepared for the weather.
Coming home
Sailors eager for first home game of the season
After playing the first four games of the 2003 season on the road, members of the Steamboat Springs High School soccer team can't help but be exited about Friday's game at Dudley Field.
Man injured, arrested after rollover accident
An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital and arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after rolling his vehicle along Routt County Road 36 Tuesday night.
Hiker found after snowy night in North Routt
A 25-year-old man was found walking along a four-wheeler trail in California Park on Wednesday afternoon after getting lost and spending a night in cold, wet conditions.
Running Series ends with Run for Literacy
The Steamboat Springs Running Series enters its home stretch over the next two weekends with the final races of the summer wrapping up in Kremmling and Steamboat.
Tuesday, September 9
DAC: Don't round CSAP scores
Strawberry Park staff won't get portion of performance bonus
Strawberry Park Elementary School teachers and support staff will not receive a disputed portion of their pay-for-performance bonuses if recommendations approved by the District Account-ability Committee on Tuesday are accepted by the Steamboat Springs School Board.
Sailors cage Bulldogs
Steamboat triumphs over Moffat County despite errors
Emotions were running high in the Steamboat Springs High School gym Tuesday night as the Sailors and Moffat County Bulldogs clashed for the first time this season.
Tennis team bounces back on road trip
Steamboat Springs' tennis player Patrick Ayres said that tough early season losses to top players from Kent Denver and Thompson Valley shook his confidence.
LID to be on November ballot
Residents of the Meadowgreen subdivision in Stagecoach will vote in this year's election on whether they want to construct a sewer and water system and pay for the system through county-issued bonds.
Backus says he's innocent
Murderer of Gerald Boggs testifies in court for first time
Michael Backus, who is serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of Steamboat Springs businessman Gerald Boggs, spoke in court for the first time Tuesday and said that he is innocent.
Our View: Steamboat stands out
SKI Magazine's latest resort rankings offered up good news for the Steamboat Springs Ski Area and the community.
County opposes Referendum A
The Routt County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed a resolution officially opposing Referendum A, a state proposal to approve up to $2 billion in revenues bonds for projects such as dams and new reservoirs.
Hays defends department
50 crowd Centennial Hall to lodge complaints, support police
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is not perfect, Public Safety Services Director J.D. Hays said as he defended the department's stand on DUI enforcement, treatment of juveniles and the officers' interaction with the public.
City to pay Detective Kleiber
Council reverses policy, letting him keep city, military leave pay
Under considerable public pressure, the City Council agreed Tuesday to allow police Detective Dave Kleiber to keep his city pay and military leave pay, reversing a city policy and giving Kleiber some peace of mind before leaving to fight in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Steamboat volleys to 6th-place finish
The Steamboat Springs High School volleyball team's match against Moffat County on Tuesday night came on the heels of a long weekend in Fort Morgan.
Airport commission nearing finalization
The Steamboat Springs City Council and Routt County Board of Commissioners could finalize the makeup of the Yampa Valley Airport Commission at a joint meeting today.
Monday, September 8
Police department to respond to residents' criticism at meeting
Steamboat Springs Director of Public Safety Services J.D. Hays will respond tonight to complaints by a group of residents about law enforcement tactics and conduct.
District audit report expected
School Board undecided on how to disseminate information
At least $10,000 and months of planning went into the communications audit of the Steamboat Springs School District, not to mention the time nearly 200 community members and district stakeholders spent in small focus groups with a National Public School Relations Association representative.
Steamboat Ski Area is No. 5
Resort moves up from sixth in SKI Magazine rankings
The Steamboat Ski Area is the No. 5-ranked ski resort in North America, according to SKI Magazine's 16th Annual Top 60 Resort Guide, which hits newsstands next week.
Board decides to keep 4S money
The Hayden Town Board decided Thursday not to release $61,490 provided by 4S Development for use in the impact study of the proposed 900-acre Sunburst Ranch development.
Boucher, Simms win city golf titles
By the time the storm clouds had parted Sunday, Steamboat Springs had two new citywide golf champions.
Building fees may increase
Permit costs would help cover Regional Building expenses
Building fees could increase by 11 percent across the board to help pay for the county's Regional Building Department's increased expenditures.
Two injured in Colo. 131 rollover
One man was severely injured early Monday when he drove his truck off the road along Colorado Highway 131.
Boggs killer: Counsel was ineffective
Michael Backus, convicted in 1995, wants his sentence overturned
A man serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of Gerald Boggs is seeking to have that sentence set aside, arguing his defense counsel was ineffective.
Tigers host Eagles in league opener
Tiger fans, bring the stadium chairs to the game Saturday. It could be a long one. Paonia and Hayden coaches say this will be an evenly matched game and agree staying mentally sharp will be the deciding factor in the outcome.
Makeover begins at West Routt Housing
Sections of walls in the three-building senior housing complex have been slowly rotting during the past 30 years, but now something is being done about it.
Club 20 passes health care resolution
Club 20's board of directors tackled health care in Western Colorado at a meeting Friday.
Meadows developer hopeful
Developer Paul Flood is ready to get started on his new subdivision. After several meetings with the Hayden Planning Commission, Flood said he thinks he will get approval of his preliminary plat for the 30-lot Meadows Subdivision.
Council to hear revised Wildhorse plan
The commercial center that developer Whitney Ward will bring before the Steamboat Springs City Council tonight is a much-revised version from the one Ward offered 15 months ago.
Sunday, September 7
Military pay to go before council
City is being asked to examine its military leave policy
Police Detective Dave Kleiber will be conspicuously missing when the Steamboat Springs City Council discusses how much it should compensate him for military leave.
Tom Ross: Maybe the medium really is the message
With rumors that CDs are on their way out, my memories of vinyl are spinning
Perhaps it was only coincidence, but my invitation to join AARP arrived in the same week that CNN.com announced that music CDs are dead. Both missives were potentially depressing.
City Council asked for its vote
Video lottery terminals, Western Slope water at issue
The Steamboat Springs City Council will weigh in on a state referendum and amendment that will appear on November's ballot.
Man arrested after ACZ lab break-in
Police say suspect was found drunk and in boxer shorts on lawn
A 25-year-old Hayden man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the ACZ Laboratories Inc. and damaging property inside the building.
Saturday, September 6
Steamboat 'pulling out all the stops'
Sometimes old habits are hard to break, but Steamboat Springs football coach Mark Drake is expanding his offensive horizons to increasingly include the pass.
Road to recovery
When Debby Wisecup's brain started bleeding, medical bills, community support piled up
On June 27, Debby Wisecup had a bad headache.
Straw helps forest rise from ashes
From an old logging trail on a knoll where the Mount Zirkel Complex fire raged just more than a year ago, the sheer randomness of Mother Nature spills before the eyes.
Our View: Missed mark
There should be no debate -- Colorado needs to spend more marketing itself to potential visitors across the nation and world.
Kroenke expands holdings
Avs' owner, partner buy commercial property in Steamboat
The owner of the Colorado Avalanche and his real estate partner recently increased their holdings in Steamboat Springs with purchases of $6.4 million in commercial land and buildings.
Preparing for the worst
Emergency response training includes simulated bus accident
The page came into the Steamboat Springs Fire Department at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday. A city bus was on its side and more than a dozen passengers were in need of medical care.
Behind the Headlines: What does it take to run council?
City Council President Kathy Connell discusses what it takes to be City Council president and some of the issues facing council today.
Breaking the 'bad guy' image
PAL program helps students see police officers as mentors, friends
When Oak Creek police Officer Felipe Nardo was growing up in a poor part of Honolulu, there weren't too many things to do.
U.S.F.S. using new rules to log in Flat Tops
To reduce the spread of beetles, the U.S. Forest Service is making use of new, more relaxed rules to rush through a logging project in the Flat Tops Wilderness.
Cook Chevy has plans for growth
Scott Cook's car dealership in Steamboat Springs is a rarity in Colorado, but he wouldn't be surprised if operations like his become more commonplace.
Rams win season's second
With their 34-13 victory over the Center Vikings on Saturday, the Soroco Rams already have doubled last year's win record.
Seventh Street house stays in family
Amos R. Brown built the house at the corner of Seventh and Aspen streets in 1905. Since then, Brown's descendants have taken on several remodeling projects at the home, including the latest by Brown's great granddaughter.
Old Town house comes alive
The house at 468 Eighth St. is nothing like it was in 1910 when it was built at Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue. For starters, the 2,600-square-foot home is more than twice the size of the original.
Lodwick and the yellow jersey
For more than a decade, Steamboat Springs' Todd Lodwick has been a driving force behind Nordic combined skiing in the United States.
Transactions for Aug. 29-Sept. 2
Routt County Spotlight
Joanne Nichole Richards
Program offers what district can't
Soroco High School gives students opportunity to take 40 online classes
Declining enrollment and decreasing funds forced the South Routt School District to cut jobs and programs, but thanks to a relatively new online instruction program, district high school students have more educational opportunities than ever.
54 14ers at 14
Lowell Whiteman student Bridger Root next wants to summit California's 14ers, Alaska's Mount McKinley
Bridger Root will never forget the summer of his 14th birthday. It was during the summer of 2003, the summer he finished climbing all 54 of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountain peaks.
Meadows parking lot a racetrack
Go-kart Grand Prix is here Sept. 13-14
With vehicles exceeding speeds of 80 mph, the action at the Steamboat Grand Prix of Kart Racing appears to be a blur of color, noise and excitement.
Building Permits for Aug. 23-28
Andrew & Lynn Picking 2000 Bear Drive Mountain Dream Developers Single-family residence $435,710
Oak Creek apartment burns
A fire that started in an apartment building in downtown Oak Creek on Saturday night put itself out when it melted water pipes, releasing water to extinguish the flames.
Language barrier builds
Number of non-English-speaking students doubles
The first day in a new school is tough on any student, as it was two weeks ago for eighth-grader Alejandro Rodriguez.
Hayden High varsity beats Steamboat JV
Hayden quarterback Keenan Bruchez doesn't make the play calls, but coach Shawn Baumgartner trusts the sophomore to make the correct reads on a thick playbook that expanded in the offseason.
Friday, September 5
Parents pool for teen tipsy taxi
Although it's illegal for high school students to drink alcohol, some do. That's the premise several South Routt parents are using to form a group they hope will get teens home safely.
Toys no Moore
Longtime retailer 'not staying in business'
Mac Moore did $5,000 in sales at his little shop on Ninth Street on Thursday. He was probably wondering where all those customers were over the past three months.
Body of 'cowboy soldier' returns home to rest
'We lost a great soldier, and his family lost a great man'
It was hard to tell if 4-year-old Dustin Lawton understood what was happening Friday. He stood on his toes with his hands curled over the edge of the coffin looking down at the body of his father, Staff Sgt. Mark Lawton.
Birch to advise nationally
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson has appointed Sue Birch to serve on a rural health care advisory committee.
Sailors cruise in home opener
Top Eagle Valley Devils 56-28
At first glance, a stat line of 103 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns would indicate senior David May is a running back. Throw in his 144 passing yards and two touchdown passes, however, and what you have is a quarterback in command of the Steamboat Springs football team.
Varsity Tigers meet JV Sailors
Aaron Finch, one of Steamboat Springs High School's junior varsity coaches, used to coach the Sailors' middle school team.
Rams kick off home season with matinee
Soroco football coach Gary Heide isn't one to make predictions.
High school to get new resource officer
The Steamboat Springs High School will be getting a new resource officer from the Steamboat Springs Police Depart-ment next week.
Volunteers needed to restore 1912 ranger cabin
In the Routt National Forest just north of Columbine, there's a dark wood cabin with stories stored in its four walls.
Thursday, September 4
Steamboat tennis picks up win
The Steamboat Springs boys tennis team traveled to Loveland on Thursday night and defeated the Indians 6-1.
Filmmaking class offered
Course on scripts, cinematography, editing, will cater to adults
When a small group of film lovers started the free Friday Film Series, they were taken aback by how much interest there was in Steamboat Springs. That is why two Los Angeles filmmakers who also are Steamboat residents decided to offer their knowledge in a fun 10-week course titled "The Language of Film."
Town Challenge ends today
The 2003 Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series concludes today with the Mount Werner Circuit at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Phony epiphanies
What to throw up for breakfast. It was hard to decide.
Pressure points
Sailors volleyball avenges last year's loss to Panthers
Nervous is one thing. What the members of the Steamboat Springs volleyball team were feeling moments before opening the season against Middle Park is another.
Superintendent seeks input
'We need to engage the community in terms of the direction of the district'
Just one month into her superintendency, Donna Howell is becoming well versed in Steamboat Springs School District history.
Can-do Cahill
Travel writer Tim Cahill will visit Steamboat for the Sept. 13 Literary Sojourn
Tim Cahill was sitting in the Owl, "a small bar in a small town in Montana."
Biology behind signs of fall
Why leaves change color as weather cools
The first signs of fall can be seen in some of the aspen groves around Steamboat Springs. Some leaves have lost their green color and are starting to turn peach and yellow.
Sailors golfers on the green in Craig
The day after winning the Steamboat Springs High School Invitational, the members of the Steamboat golf team were back on course at Yampa Valley Golf Club in Craig.
Fall films, food, fun
A reviewer described his appearance as an Iranian Johnny Cash. His name is Mr. Badii and his face is sad and shaggy.
Woman struck by golf ball files suit
A district judge will decide Sept. 19 on a trial date for a lawsuit filed by a woman struck by a golf ball while playing at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort Golf Course.
Road construction on time
Despite a late start, county projects are on schedule
Although chip-and-seal projects on county roads got off to a late start this summer, the projects are on schedule.
Steamboat football seeks to avenge its 2002 defeat
Eagle Valley hopes the skill of its defensive backfield and linebacking unit can help ease the transition for 10 new offensive starters in the opening games of its 2003 schedule.
1 hurt, 30 feet of guardrail destroyed
A Hayden man was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and careless driving after running into a guardrail on U.S. Highway 40 on Wednesday morning.
Connell likely won't seek second term
City Council President Kathy Connell said that unless no one else comes forward, she would not seek a second term as council president.
Art shuttle will end its regular service Sept. 18
As ArtLink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting art and artists in Steamboat Springs, winds down its first summer, organizers Pat Walsh and Susan Scheisser are looking forward to next year.
Wednesday, September 3
Boys soccer plays Moffat today
The Steamboat Springs boys soccer team takes its first step toward reclaiming the Western Slope League championship today against Moffat County in Craig.
Woman may be town's most enduring athlete
Kalmeyer runs 468-mile Colorado Trail in 9 days, 10 hours
Betsy Kalmeyer of Steamboat Springs needed fewer than 10 days to accomplish what your average hard-as-nails mountain woman might take more than a month to complete.
Arson suspect: Fire was accidental
A man charged with two counts of fourth-degree arson said in court Wednesday that he didn't mean to start the fire.
Man charged with bigamy
Relatives alerted third wife to husband's location
A 48-year-old Yampa man has been charged with bigamy.
Saturdays added to schedule
Drivers should expect traffic delays on Muddy Pass
Drivers traveling Rabbit Ears Pass will now face half-hour-plus construction delays Saturdays as well as weekdays.
First win of season
Smalley guides Sailors to victory
Tucker Smalley finished Wed-nesday's 18-hole round at the Haymaker Golf Course with a 2-foot putt for par and a broad smile on his face.
P'burg water system could get boost
The state is prepared to award more money to pay for improvements to Phippsburg's water system as soon as Routt County officially requests the additional funds.
Friday funeral for Hayden soldier
Craig soldier injured in Iraqi ambush that killed Lawton
Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Mark Anthony Evans Lawton will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Extension Building at the Routt County Fairgrounds, 365 S. Poplar St., in Hayden.
Sailors volleyball team has new starting lineup
Practice might look perfect, but Steamboat Springs volleyball coach Wendy Hall understands that the most accurate method to measure the Sailors' progress comes tonight when they open the season against Middle Park.
Tuesday, September 2
Fire bans lifted
Routt County commissioners lifted fire restrictions on state and private land Tuesday and are expected to lift restrictions on most federal lands today. Despite the easing of restrictions, officials warned fire danger is still present.
Hayden teacher awarded
Michelle Wilkie named Wal-Mart teacher of the year
Michelle Wilkie, a self-described talker, rarely has been at a loss for words. But Wilkie, Hayden Elemen-tary School's music teacher, found herself speechless on the last day of school last May when she was called to the stage to accept a $1,000 check for being named a Wal-Mart teacher of the year.
Parents speak against drug policy at Hayden forum
If parents think their children have not or will not use drugs or alcohol, they are fooling themselves, Hayden High School Principal Nick Schafer told a group of parents and students Tuesday. The message came during a forum held to discuss the school's newly adopted random drug testing policy -- a forum at which the policy came under fire from some parents.
Sidewalks top development forum
Faced with expensive requests from the city to build sidewalks around their new projects, developers said Tuesday they want to be convinced the paths will lead somewhere.
Soroco football pushes past Rifle
Senior quarterback Kory Babcock led an opportunistic Soroco Ram's football team to its first win of the season last Saturday in Rifle.
News in Brief, Sept. 3
Two men were charged with first-degree criminal trespass, theft and criminal mischief after breaking into a crane and operating it.
Mobile-home arson suspect arrested
A Breckenridge man was arrested on suspicion of fourth- degree arson after a manufactured home and two cars were destroyed in a fire Monday night.
Sailor golfers feel at home at Haymaker Golf Club
Fourteen teams will play in today's high school golf tournament at the Haymaker Golf Club -- but only one of those teams calls Steamboat Springs home.
Group works to save sage grouse
When Lewis and Clark journeyed west across North America, they encountered a chicken-like bird that was black, white and brown and ruled sagebrush areas. The explorers named it the "cock of the plains."
Our View: Referendum A doesn't get the job done
Little is as precious to this state's economic vitality as the preservation of its water resources, and years of drought have reinforced the importance of water storage capacity to that preservation. That said, the initiative proposed in Referendum A seems to be an unnecessary way to go about securing additional capacity.
Focus of a champ
Yellow jersey never far from Lodwick's thoughts
Winning the opening event of the 2003 Summer Grand Prix in Villach, Austria, last month has fueled Todd Lodwick's desire to dress in yellow.
Death brings war closer
Iraq casualty hits home in Hayden
Having a community member die from a war that seems so distant has brought the Iraqi conflict much closer to home, Hayden residents say.
Monday, September 1
Merchants: Sales are up
Steamboat shops report prosperous holiday weekend
Many Steamboat Springs retail businesses reported prosperous holiday weekends, and overall summer business was generally better than average.
Briefs for Sept. 2, 2003
Understanding Grief progam starts today Understanding Grief, a free, four-week program for people who have lost a loved one, takes place from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning today, at the Visting Nurse Association offices, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Call Carol Gordon at 870-3232.
Oak Creek celebrates Labor Day in style
Skydivers, races, people all part of holiday weekend tradition
Labor Day weekend in Oak Creek is worth the drive.


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Last week we brought you news of the rediscovery of a rare interview with William Hartnell, just a few months after his last regular appearance in Doctor Who.
It turns out that the interview for Points West, a regional BBC news show, was conducted by director Roger Mills – whose name you may recognise from Horizon and the various Michael Palin travelogues – back when he was working as a cameraman. He recalls of the 1967 interview :
The interview was conducted by the director, Roger Mills, who, in 1967 was reporting for Points West. Mills recalls:
I wasn't really a reporter. I was more of a behind the cameraman, but down in the regions you do everything.
William Hartnell, of course, was famously difficult to work with, and Mills recalls that he wasn't keen to be interviewed.
I do remember that he didn't want to be interviewed. He was extremely grumpy. He really wanted us out as quickly as possible …I don't think he liked the press very much… I was someone who didn't hold back,
As we shall see…
Doctor Who researcher Richard Bignell, who unearthed the footage, told The Guardian this week:
The interviewer says to him at one point, something along the lines of: 'Is pantomime something you'd like to continue doing in the future?' And he sort of goes: 'Ooh, no, no, no, no, no.' So, he says: 'Oh, why not?' And he says: 'Well, I'm a legitimate actor. Pantomime is for the sort of person who is used to variety and going on the front of the stage, but I'm a legitimate actor. I do legitimate things.'He very much comes over with that sort of gruff manner. In fact, towards the end of the interview, the actual interviewer says to him: 'You're actually quite a grumpy man. Why do you think that people like the Doctor so much?'
Now, the legitimacy or otherwise of pantomime (Hartnell was appearing in Puss in Boots) is an interesting topic, one that has often reverberated with Doctor Who fans, particularly in the 1980s. It's interesting to see the show's first star take this attitude; in some ways, however, his apparent snobbery to one of the oldest forms of theatre is a little disappointing – particularly as he only made four more appearances on TV (one of which was The Three Doctors).
I think you'll agree that this particular extra feature on the upcoming DVD of The Tenth Planet looks evermore tantalising…

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text: lol I just didnt have as much fun doing the SPL thing last year. I gave up my 156 db daily driver to build the Yugo and all I had was amp issues and couldnt play music. Id rather sell the Yugo and rebuild my Jeep and just have a semi competitive setup that I can play around town.


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Check Your Symptoms
Toe, foot, or ankle injuries most commonly occur during:
In children, most toe, foot, or ankle injuries occur during sports, play, or falls. The risk for injury is higher in sports with jumping, such as basketball, or sports with quick direction change, such as soccer or football. Any bone injury near a joint may injure the growth plate (physis) in a child and needs to be evaluated.
Certain athletes, such as dancers, gymnasts, or soccer or basketball players, have an increased risk of toe, foot, or ankle injuries.
Older adults are at higher risk for injuries and fractures because they lose muscle mass and bone strength (osteopenia) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, which increases their risk of injury.
Most minor injuries will heal on their own, and home treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve your symptoms and promote healing.
An acute injury may occur from a direct blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall, or from twisting, jerking, jamming, or bending a limb abnormally. Your pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may develop soon after your injury. Acute injuries include:
Overuse injuries occur when too much stress is placed on your joint or other tissue, often by "overdoing" an activity or repeating the same activity over and over. Overuse injuries include:
Treatment for your toe, foot, or ankle injury may include first aid measures (such as the application of a brace, splint, or cast), a special shoe (orthotic device), physical therapy, medicine, and, in some cases, surgery. Treatment depends on:
Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor.
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Most minor injuries will heal on their own, and home treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve your symptoms and promote healing. But if you suspect that you may have a more severe injury, use first aid measures while you arrange for an evaluation by your doctor.
If a cast or splint is applied, be sure to keep it dry, and try to move the uninjured part of your extremity as normally as possible to help maintain muscle strength and tone. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your cast or splint.
If you have a minor injury, try home treatment measures to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Range-of-motion exercises
Begin gentle range-of-motion exercises right after your injury while you have ice on your ankle. Perform a set of exercises by repeating them 10 to 30 times. Do each set 3 to 5 times a day.
Try the following simple range-of-motion exercises:
Towel curls. While sitting, place a hand towel on a smooth floor, such as wood or tile. While keeping your heel on the ground, curl your toes and grab the towel with your toes to scrunch the towel. Let go, and continue scrunching up the entire length of the towel. When you reach the end of the towel, reverse the action by grabbing the towel with your toes, scrunching it, and pushing it away from you. Repeat the exercise until you have pushed the entire length of the towel away from you.
Stretching exercises
About 48 to 72 hours after your injury, start exercises to stretch your Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles on the back of the lower leg to the bone at the base of the heel.
Towel stretch. If you can't stand, sit with your knee straight and a towel looped around the ball of your foot. Gently and slowly pull back on the towel for 15 to 30 seconds until you feel your calf stretch. Repeat 2 to 4 times. In moderate to severe ankle sprains, at first it may be too painful to pull your toes far enough to feel a stretch in your calf. Use caution, and let pain be your guide. A little pain is normal, but you should not feel moderate to severe pain. Do this exercise 2 or 3 times each day for about a week. Then, make Achilles stretches part of your daily routine to maintain flexibility.
Calf stretch. If you are able to stand, you can do this exercise by facing a wall with your hands at shoulder level on the wall. Place your injured foot behind the other with the toes pointing forward. Keep your heels down and your back leg straight. Slowly bend your front knee until you feel the calf stretch in the back leg. Repeat as above.
Strengthening exercises
As soon as you can bear weight without increased pain or swelling, begin muscle-strengthening exercises. These exercises should be held for 3 to 5 seconds. Do 15 to 20 repetitions once or twice daily for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the severity of your injury.
Start by sitting with your foot flat on the floor and pushing it outward against an immovable object such as a wall or heavy furniture. After you feel comfortable with this, try using rubber tubing looped around the outside of your feet for resistance.
While still sitting, put your feet together flat on the floor. Press your injured foot inward against your other foot.
Next, place the heel of your other foot on top of the injured one. Push down with the top heel while trying to push up with your injured foot.
Balance and control exercises
When you are able to stand without pain, you can begin balance and control exercises. You can start by standing in a doorway and lightly holding on to the doorjamb. When you can do this for 60 seconds, try adding the advanced moves in the next level.
Stand on your injured foot only and hold your arms:
Do six repetitions, holding each for 60 seconds, once a day.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. For more information, see the topic Quitting Smoking.
Talk to your child's doctor before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine.
Call your doctor if any of the following occur during home treatment:
The following tips may prevent toe, foot, or ankle injuries.
Injuries such as bruises, burns, fractures, cuts, or punctures may be a sign of abuse. Suspect possible abuse when an injury cannot be explained or does not match the explanation, repeated injuries occur, or the explanations for the cause of the injury change. You may be able to prevent further abuse by reporting it and seeking help.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:
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The triumphant warriors return!! They are a little battle-weary and beat up but they have returned home victorious. Sadly, they just won a battle, not the war. Such violent trending in my thoughts today – wonder if that is a result of the give & take yesterday. Regardless, the California boys get to experience a little Minnesota back-to-school weather. No time to rest up yet. However, you'll see by tonight's lineup that some of the starters are getting a little break which is very good. Mauer is sitting tonight allowing Butera to catch Blackburn since he didn't catch yesterday. Span has a sore shoulder after that hard dive in CF last night. He was feeling it in batting practice so they scratched him late and Revere gets a start. Kubel is still a bit sore so Repko gets his spot.
The only one who really needs a rest that still hasn't gotten it? Michael Cuddyer. Really, Gardy, someone needs to spend at LEAST one day getting some innings at 1B so as to have adequate backup later JUST IN CASE Cuddy is not able to play a complete game at 1B for whatever reason. Just saying. *knock on wood*
All together, I am glad that they are getting a break now so as to be back soon. We'll see what that does to the mood and effort tonight. *crosses fingers*
Oakland | @ | Minnesota |
Crisp, CF | Revere, CF | |
Barton, D, 1B | Hudson, O, 2B | |
Ellis, M, 2B | Young, D, LF | |
Cust, DH | Cuddyer, 1B | |
Suzuki, K, C | Thome, DH | |
Davis, R, RF | Valencia, 3B | |
Iwamura, 3B | Hardy, SS | |
Carter, LF | Repko, RF | |
Pennington, SS | Butera, C | |
Anderson, B, P | Blackburn, P |
Oakland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
I suppose I'm being greedy, especially given my post earlier in the day where I proposed giving guys a little rest, but I really wanted to see the guys come back and win this game. I admit that, since I was watching this in a bar during my son's wedding rehearsal dinner, that my judgment may not be absolutely crystal clear. However, it sure looked to me like Blackie threw a nice ballgame. I saw a LOT of ground balls and with Nick that's a really good sign.
I understand that this was virtually 2/3 of a "normal" lineup, but dangit it sure seemed like whenever I looked up at the screen during the last half of the game, the Twins had some guys on base anyway. Seeing the Chairman pinch hit and then stay in the game behind the plate for the last couple of innings sure sent the message that Gardy wasn't inclined to be throwing games away, so that's encouraging anyway.
I'm also not sure I've ever been so happy for a guy to get a walk as I was when Ben Revere worked the count full got the free pass in his final plate appearance. I saw him in Spring Training and while he may not be a power hitter, I can assure you all that he is perfectly capable of hitting the ball past the pitcher, despite his three consecutive "1-3" ABs tonight. Keep plugging, Ben!
Finally… am I the only person who found it just a little humorous that Manny Ramirez finally hit his first home run as a Sox tonight… the night AFTER the Twins left town with their sweep? Maybe they should have worn those god-awful green uniforms earlier (still not sure what that was about… did I miss the announcement about a second St Patricks Day this year?).
OK that's enough about tonight. It was just a minor speed bump and I'm sure our guys will come out swinging tomorrow afternoon. Go Twins! – JC