Steamboat Pilot Index 1997 Indexed by Peggy Dat Mountain College Alpine Campus Library (970) 870-4451

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Abernathy, Charley selected as Optimist teen of the month Libby, Abernathy earn praise photos 03/26/97 A2 Academic All-State program includes Sailor track team, with 3.23 grade average Steamboat track teams collect academic honors 04/16/97 C3 Academic All-State program recognizes Sailors basketball team Sailor b-ball nominated for academic honors 03/26/97 C1 Accommodations Guide published by Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association Business brief 06/18/97 B1 Advent calendars and wreaths mark the days leading up to Christmas The Advent of Christmas 11/26/97 S10 Advocates Against Battering & Abuse claim 1-of-10 sexual assaults reported Advocates getting the word out on sexual abuse 12/24/97 A1 Affordable Housing Committee forms Community Housing Development group: CHDAffordable housing: more than a dream? photo 04/09/97 A1 Affordable Housing Committee hires 2 consultants, Cathy Neelan and Carol O'Dowd Housing committee promises action 02/12/97 A5 Affordable Housing Committee hosts expo at Middle School Sept. 29 Seminar aimed at first-time home buyers 09/17/97 B3 Affordable housing employer's panel shares ways to assist employees Employers share housing ideas 07/16/97 A2 Affordable Housing Exposition gives participants a look at credit rating and options Housing expo to highlight, discuss home ownership 09/24/97 B1 Affordable Housing Foundation solicits local non-profit organizations needing grants Affordable housing group seeking grant applications 07/30/97 B3 Affordable housing needs business/worker partnerships to insure quality employees Businesses discuss affordable housing alternatives at "Summit on Solutions' 06/25/97 A2 Aging council will manage local senior nutrition programs RCCOA wins right to take over nutrition programs 08/06/97 A1 Air clarity bill, HB 1176, sent to committee for revision of visibility standards Visibility bill gutted; assigned for study 05/07/97 A1 Air clarity measured in deciviews, a 10% change in visibility Defining deciviews chart 04/23/97 A8 Air pollution producing climate changes impacts state economy, ecology, society Climate change public forum tonight in Steamboat 10/08/97 A5 Air service negoiations continue as taxpayers pay $645,000/year on airport No commerical air service 09/10/97 A2 Air service re-establishment to stolport remains only unaccomplished goal City accomplishes most of its '96 goals 01/08/97 A2 Airline seats decreased by 10%, as smaller capacity aircraft land at YVR Airport Fewer airline seats bound for valley photo 09/17/97 B1 Airline service guarantees add up to $722,500 for Ski Corp, $350,000 for community Air service tab will top $1 million 06/04/97 A6 Airliner (Boeing 737) skids off runway at Yampa Valley Regional Airport Safe! Jet slides into snowbank 01/29/97 A1 Airlines charged $817,818 for landing fees, rent and security at YVR Airport Airlines pay six-figure rates to fly into Hayden 01/08/97 A1 Airport (Yampa Valley Regional) passenger traffic increases 13% during winter Air traffic posts increase in '96/97 04/16/97 B1 Airport (YVR) conceptual terminal design would triple size of existing building Funding larger YVRA terminal a tough task 10/29/97 A3 Airport (YVR) resumes direct flights from Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis and Atlanta Jet service begins Dec. 13 10/22/97 A1 Airport (YVR) welcomes United Airlines Flight 1821 with Stmbt. Air Force hats YVRA welcomes first jet of season 12/17/97 A2 Airport advisory board disbands over lack of direction and support Airport advisory board resigns 03/19/97 A3 Airport advisory board may disband unless intergovernmental agreement is reached Airport advisory board, city, frustrated 02/26/97 A8 Airport customer service representatives donate $1,200 to Horizons for HandicappedAirport employees donate tips 08/13/97 A2 Airport installs microwave landing system with help from FAA Landing aid should help pilots 08/13/97 A3 Airport should reject outdated microwave landing system City's eight-track landing system a boggling choice editorial 10/08/97 A9 Akiyama, Toshi replaces Masanori Senno as Kamori International representative New ski corp. owner's rep on board 03/19/97 A3 Albaugh, Rusty Regan born Feb. 4 to Trixie and Russell Albaugh of Craig Birth 02/26/97 A11 Alborn, Alan (WSC ski jumper) finishes 2nd in K-89 and K-114 at Canadian nationalsAlborn soars in Calgary 01/29/97 C3 Alexander, Wendall (1931-1997) dies Sept. 23 in Denver Obituary photo 10/01/97 A5 Alkema, Bryan helps his family recover from flooding in East Grand Forks, MN Plight of flood victims touched his heart photo 07/30/97 A1 Allard, Wayne (senator) conducts office hours at the Courthouse annex Oct. 22 Allard aide sets office hours in Steamboat 10/15/97 B1 Allard, Wayne (senator) wins replacement of portion of Williams Fork dam Allard urges Fish, Wildlife to replace safety device 12/17/97 A7 Allen, Eileen (investment planner) answers frequently asked questions Meet Steamboat photo 08/13/97 A5 Allen, Eileen (investment planner) manages $50 million in Norwest customer assets Success stories photo 10/22/97 A12 Allen, Eileen (investment planner) offers variety of financial services Planning ahead with Norwest Investment Services photo 06/11/97 A14 Alpine Insurance building addition delayed because of inadequate parking Plans for building addition tabled 01/29/97 A2 Alpine Insurance building second-story addition and refacing approved Alpine building addition OK'd 03/26/97 A10 Alpine Taxi rollover injures two, missed curve injures another Spate of accidents sends 3 to hospital 04/09/97 A2 Amandla Poets bring reggae-rooted dance music to Heavenly Daze Brewery Sept 12World music dances into Heavenly Daze photo 09/10/97 C9 American Legion hands fireworks display responsibility over to city City to handle Fourth show 06/18/97 A2 American Quarter Horse Assn. riding programs require 50 to 5,000 hours in saddle Wheelers recognized 10/08/97 A2 American Skiing Company controls 9.4% of the skier market in U.S. according to SE Securities and Exchange documents detail ASC holdings in real estate... 09/03/97 A1 1 Summary Headline Comments Date Page American Skiing Company owns Steamboat and Heavenly Valley Ski Areas:$288 mi Sale of Ski Corp finalized 11/19/97 A4 American Skiing Company reports $22 million loss in July 31-Oct 26 quarter American Skiing posts first-quarter loss 12/24/97 B1 American Skiing Company stock offering cites Vail Resorts' performance capability Vail stock performs well for savvy investors photo 09/10/97 A1 American Skiing Company stock opens at $18/share and closes at $17/share American Skiing's stock slips during the first day of trading on NYSE 11/12/97 A3 American Skiing Company will issue $250 million worth of stock to public American Skiing Company going public 08/20/97 A2 American Skiing Company's purchase of ski area tops local news 1997: The Year in Review 12/31/97 A1 Ames, Kristin (triathlete) finishes 1st in 30-39 age division at Kona Ironman Ames, Gamber survive Ironman 10/22/97 C1 Anderson, Daisy (widow of slave) featured in July 4 Time magazine article Boat Beat 07/16/97 C9 Anderson, Ken (nutritionist) talks about benefits of Mannatech Inc. supplements Business brief 04/02/97 B1 Anderson, Laurie of Oak Creek reports poisoning of yellow Labrador retreiver Dog poisoned in Oak Creek 06/18/97 A2 Anderson, Paul Byron (1915-1997) dies Aug. 15 in Denver Obituary photo 08/27/97 A9 Anderson, Scott Gregory born Apr. 30 to Linda and Greg Anderson Birth 05/07/97 A7 Anderson, Shalako Lane (1980-1997) of Hayden dies June 16 Obituary 06/25/97 A12 Anderson, Shalako Lane of Hayden dies in collision with cattle truck Hayden teen dies in head-on collision 06/18/97 A3 Anderson, Shalako Lane of Hayden honored by co-workers at Wal-Mart Hayden teen remembered fondly photo 06/25/97 A5 Anderson, Tom and Betty celebrate golden wedding anniversary at July 4 open housAnniversary 06/25/97 A9 Andrews, Grant Mitchell born Dec. 3 to Julia and Paul Andrews Birth 12/10/97 A11 Animal Shelter improvements displayed at Olympian Hall public meeting May 21 City to unveil plans for animal shelter 05/14/97 A2 Animal Shelter needs food donations for 17 dogs and 12 cats 'Ruf' times hit animal shelter 04/30/97 A2 Animal Shelter problems listed by Gerard Geis, animal control officer Local animal shelter isn't fit for a dog 03/05/97 A1 Animal Shelter will double size to 19 kennels and separate cat room Animal shelter OK'd by planning panel 06/18/97 A3 Antique show, hosted by GLP Productions, schedules Torian Plum Plaza Aug 15-17 Business brief 05/28/97 B1 Aragon, Debbie replaces Melissa Miller as State Farm insurance agent Business brief photo 01/29/97 B1 Arce, Wyatt Benjamin born Jan. 6 to Lori and Michael Arce Birth 01/15/97 A5 Archer, Dawn and David win 1997 Subaru in raffle benefitting Whiteman School Boat Beat photo 03/19/97 C7 Archer, Kitty V. (1914-1977) of Craig dies Jan. 7 Obituary 01/22/97 A9 Area Community Plan implementation opens to public scrutiny City, county officials showcase Community Action Plan this week 09/17/97 A1 Area Comprehensive Plan successes displayed, comments invited Steamboat City Council wants citizens to grade master plan 11/19/97 A4 Area Plan Coordinating Committee meets to discuss and edit West Steamboat draft Work renewed on West of Steamboat Area Plan 08/13/97 A1 Aries Brass Quintet plays at local schools and in concert at SSHS auditorium Jan. 31Brass quintet brings rootin' tootin' fun to schools photo 01/22/97 A6 Arnis, Tristan Jack born Oct. 12 to Cynthia and Chris Arnis Birth 10/22/97 A9 Arrests for driving under influence of alcohol increase 50%, assaults 41%, theft 1% Crime jumps in Steamboat 03/12/97 A3 Arroyo, Nadine J. (lands specialist) recognized for 30-yrs. work with Forest Service Boat beat photo 06/11/97 C7 Arroyo, Nadine J. (realtor) achieves AAR designation from Review Appraisers CouncArroyo accredited in appraisal 07/23/97 B1 Art exhibit features books created as artistic expressions Sept. 6-30 at Depot The book as art 08/27/97 C10 Art exhibit, The Power of Place, offers local photographers' work for sale at Depot Yampa Valley's power caught on film by local artists photo 01/08/97 C7 Art in Education projects include youth orchestra, folk art festival, Horizons therapy Arts council reaches out to schools photo 10/22/97 C9 Arts Council history celebrated at Depot June 22 Arts Council celebrates 25 years of service 06/18/97 A1 Arts Council lists holiday market, music, drama, and art exhibits in Dec. Steamboat Arts Council Holiday Calendar of Events 11/26/97 C9 Aspen dedicates .45% sales tax to child care and affordable housing Sales tax eases affordability crunch in Aspen list A3 04/09/97 A1 Assessment program scores reflect change in state's academic content standards Colorado test scores expected to drop 11/05/97 A8 Asteroid prospector project (NEAP) offers space experiment transport to investors SpaceDev announces investment opportunity 11/26/97 B1 Athletes at middle school and high school must have physical exam; cost: $20.00 School sports physicals offered May 18, June 1 05/14/97 C1 Atkins, Dan and Rose start Steamboat Gymnastic Center classes in old junior high Family brings fresh approach to gymnastics photo 04/02/97 B1 Auter, Charles A. (1919-1997) dies Oct. 22 Obituary 11/05/97 A11 Auto racing: SCCA Pro Rally Series includes competition through dirt, mud, snow Duo races past Pro Rally field to place fourth 12/17/97 C1 Baalhorn, Sena V. Koster (1896-1977) dies July 15 in Craig Obituary 07/23/97 A9 Backcountry Skiers Alliance organizes workshop on winter recreation cooperation Skiers, Forest Service together in dialogue photo 11/19/97 A3 Bailey, Tristin Reid born Nov. 13 to Kelley and Michael Bailey of Craig Birth 11/26/97 A7 Baily, Carol (tennis pro) named women's 45-and-Over Player of the Year Pro honored by USPTA with national award 10/01/97 C3 Baird, Marion Donald (1927-1997) dies Jan. 6 Obituary 02/05/97 A5 Baker, Millie Opal (1914-1997) dies Mar. 4 in Oak Creek Obituary 03/12/97 A9 2 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Bakke, Samuel R. (1942-1997) dies Nov. 6 at Lake Havasu, AZ Obituary 12/03/97 A9 Ballengee, Danelle of Dillon leads women's (19-29) Pentathalon class Pentathlon attracts world-class athletes photos 03/19/97 C1 Ballet company from Aspen brings dance gala to High School Auditorium Feb. 1 Aspen dancers bring modern repertoire photo 01/29/97 C7 Ballet Northwest presents "Dracula" Oct. 29-30 at SSHS auditorium It's the return of the vampire 10/29/97 C10 Ballet Northwest presents "Rodeo" at High School Auditorium May 9-10 Cowboy plie' 05/07/97 C10 Ballet Northwest rehearses "The Nutcracker" for Dec. 12-14 presentation Entertainment brief photos 12/03/97 C9 Balloon rodeo attracts 49 contestants Flights of fancy photos 07/23/97 C10 Bangs, Mariah LaDean born Sept 21 to Darolyn and Mark Bangs of Hayden Birth 09/24/97 A3 Banning, Brian (SSHS) wins Eric Small Memorial Award for top offensive lineman Steamboat lineman given top honor photo C1 02/12/97 C2 Barnett, Casey (SSHS) acts as webmaster, managing home page for school district Spotlight on Technology 01/29/97 A8 Barnett, Casey (SSHS) selected as delegate to underage drinking prevention summi Education brief 04/09/97 A4 Barnett, Casey (SSHS), chosen Rotary teen of month, will attend St. Mary's Universi Civic clubs select Barnett, Prince students of month 05/28/97 A4 Barr, Eric Robert born Aug. 23 to Spring and Robert Barr, IV Birth 08/27/97 A9 Barrett, Elizabeth Jane & Annabelle Lauren born Mar. 22 to Michael & Suzanne Barr Birth 04/09/97 A7 Barrows, Moose (Olympic ski racer) raises scholarships for Winter Sports Club Jim "Moose" Barrows: From the agony of defeat to the thrill of victory photos 04/09/97 S18 Baseball organizational meeting will form recreational league for 13-15-year olds Youth baseball steps to plate 03/12/97 C1 Baseball: Little League 9-10 and 11-12-year-olds compete in Eagle Steamboat youth baseball teams travel to district tournament...first time ever photo 07/23/97 C1 Baseball: Little League standings and won/lost record posted Steamboat Little League standings 08/06/97 C1 Baseball: Little League standings as of July 22 posted Little League standings 07/23/97 C1 Baseball: Sailor JVs lose to Craig 10-9 in first game Junior Varsity team takes the field: opens baseball era in Steamboat 03/19/97 C2 Baseball: Sailors beat Basalt 17-15, go 2-3 for season Sailors top Basalt Longhorns in slugfest 04/23/97 Baseball: Sailors field three all-confernece players: Lutgendorf, Davey, Haltom Top Steamboat Springs High School ballplayers gunning for future photo 06/18/97 C1 Baseball: Sailors place Brandon Lutgendorf on all-star list, 2 get honorable mention Top Sailor sluggers named all-conference 05/07/97 C1 Baseball: Sailors practice indoors as Tier II activity begins High school welcomes baseball 02/26/97 C2 Baseball: Triple Crown fields 100 teams in 6 age divisions Youth baseball champions crowned in tourney 07/02/97 B1 Baseball: Triple Crown Summer World Series won by Tulsa, OK Dodgers Top sluggers bring home Triple Crown photo 08/06/97 C1 Baseball: Triple Crown Youth tournament precedes Summer World Series Local fields loaded for youth baseball tourney 06/25/97 C1 Basketball: Hayden and West Grand both 5-1 in league; Hayden seeded first Tigers, West Grand share league title 02/19/97 C3 Basketball: Hayden beats Plateau Valley 78-65, advances to district finals Hayden draws Norwood in regional 02/26/97 C2 Basketball: Hayden loses to Norwood 61-54 to end state tournament hopes Norwood guard ends Hayden Tigers' state title dreams 03/05/97 C1 Basketball: Hayden Middle School girls end season with 4-0 record Boat Beat photo 02/26/97 C5 Basketball: Kids vs. Cops 2nd annual game will be May 2 Cops 'DARE' kids to basketball game 04/23/97 C1 Basketball: Sailor girls beat Delta 28-23, face rematch Steamboat to face Panthers on last time 02/05/97 C2 Basketball: Sailor girls beat Delta 34-25, go to district playoffs Sailors earn district berth 02/19/97 C1 Basketball: Sailor girls beat Rangely 42-38, go 8-8 Sailors down Panthers in last-second thriller 01/29/97 C1 Basketball: Sailor girls beat Summit County 44-32 Burke, Sailors happy to be back in action 01/15/97 C1 Basketball: Sailor girls lose to Rifle 35-21, face well prepared Rangely team Scrappy Sailors can't surprise Panther coach photo 01/22/97 C1 Basketball: Sailors beat Battle Mountain 60-35, face tough Vernal, UT team Sailors win on the road 12/10/97 C3 Basketball: Sailors beat Glenwood Springs 57-47, Moffat County 68-57 Sailors knock off Demons, Bulldogs en route to league title photos 02/19/97 C1 Basketball: Sailors beat Hayden 85-70, go 8-0 for season, top Class 4A Sailors use long ball to down Tigers photo 12/24/97 C2 Basketball: Sailors beat Moffat County 56-53 and Delta 68-49, go 3-1 in league Sailors open drive for league title 02/05/97 C2 Basketball: Sailors beat Rangely 77-45, go 10-2 Boys look to climb back into league title race with win in Moffat County 01/29/97 C1 Basketball: Sailors beat Rifle 60-59, face Glenwood Springs and Moffat County Boys escape Rifle with important league victory 02/12/97 C1 Basketball: Sailors beat Rifle 62-39 in non-league action Sailors head to Rangely for showdown photo 01/22/97 C1 Basketball: Sailors beat Summit County 58-56 Boys basketball game treats Sailor fans to Monday thriller photo 01/15/97 C1 Basketball: Sailors lose to Fruita Monument 56-52 at district quarterfinals Fruita Monument brings Sailors' season to sudden end 02/26/97 C2 Basketball: Sailors ranked 5th in Class 4A by Denver Post's coaches poll Pressure on Sailors in opener list 12/03/97 C2 Basketball: Sailors win 4A Western Slope League Championship, end season 16-3 Sailors net records following one of best seasons ever photo 03/19/97 C2 Basketball: Sorocco girls beat SSHS Sailor junior varsity girls 41-16 Rams press past Steamboat junior varsity photos 01/29/97 C1 Basketball: Soroco girls beat Battle Mountain Defense pays off for Soroco Rams 12/17/97 C2 Basketball: Soroco girls beat Eagle Valley 60-52 Soroco Rams girls basketball team opens season on winning note 12/10/97 C3 Basketball: Soroco girls beat Hayden 48-28 to gain "pigtail" homecourt advantage Soroco girls shoot down Hayden with third-quarter rally 02/19/97 C3 3 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Basketball: Soroco girls beat Paonia 53-44, go to 6 and 9 Rams will face Tigers in regular season finale 02/12/97 C1 Basketball: Soroco girls beat Rifle JVs 53-29 and Little Snake River 45-33 Soroco girls keep winning streak alive 12/24/97 C3 Basketball: Soroco girls lose to North Park 58-35 and Plateau Valley 43-24 Turnovers hurt Soroco in weekend slide 01/22/97 C2 Basketball: SSHS athletics fundraiser matches Broncos against local all-stars Broncos trade pigskin for hoops photo 03/12/97 C3 Baxter, Tonya Showalter (owner of property ajacent to Howelsen Hill) files suit Woman says city is out of bounds 07/16/97 A3 Baxter, Tonya Showalter sells 177 acres to city instead of developing 8 home sites Baxter purchase preserves city's aesthetics 10/29/97 A1 Beall, Ben sworn in for 2nd term as county commissioner Beall, Stahoviak sworn in for new terms 01/22/97 A3 Beall, Mille assumes unapposed District 2 seat on school board RE-2 School Board Races photos 11/05/97 A6 Beall, Stewart (Middle School) selected for improvement in ski racing skills Skier of the week photo 01/22/97 C1 Beanie Babies sales boom at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Beanie Babies fans blitz local shops photos 05/14/97 C10 Bear River Center offers free talk on Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's meditation technique Transcendental Meditation lecture set for Thursday 06/25/97 A3 Beauvais, Karen (realtor) appointed to Better Business Bureau advisory board Beauvais named to BBB board 07/30/97 B1 Beauvais, Karen (realtor) selected for Silver Oak, Ltd. international president's circle Business brief photo 05/07/97 B1 Beckerman, Mia Rebecca born Jan. 13, 1997 to Sharon and Zev Beckerman Birth 01/22/97 A9 Beckett, Hannah Louise born Aug. 12 to Debbie and Foster Beckett of Craig Birth 08/20/97 A15 Bedell, Chad (bulldogger) opens competition at National Western Stock Show Bedell prepares to defend world steer wrestling title photo 01/15/97 C3 Beef business directory made available free by Ag Journal and Colorado Cattlemen'sColorado Beef Business directory now available 10/22/97 A7 Belz, John (photography instructor) returns from Galapagos Islands. Boat Beat photo 08/27/97 C7 Belz, Logan (Middle School) earns swimmer of the week for 200-meter breast stroke Sports shorts photo 06/04/97 C1 Bennett, Kevin (city council incumbent) defeats Cliff Russell in District l race Steamboat City Council races photos 11/05/97 A6 Bennett, Kevin (city council president) advocates production of goods and services Compatible economic development could provide answers for Steamboat 06/04/97 B1 Bennett, Kevin (city council president) lists recently implemented accomplishments Council members: We have a clear sense of direction editorial 10/01/97 A6 Benson, Jim (founder of SpaceDev) seeks to launch Near Earth Asteroid Prospector Washington green lights space exploration plans photo 09/17/97 A1 Bentley, Meg (professional organizer) opens Orderworks Tracking Systems New business helps people keep it all together 06/11/97 B1 Bentley, Meg (professional organizer) speaks on time management to Granby Cham Local speaks to chamber group 10/15/97 B1 Bentley, Meg attends Professional Organizers conference in Washington DC People photo 05/14/97 C7 Berdan, Sean wins boys age 14-15 class with punt: 76', pass: 108', kick: 90' Future NFL stars air it out: Punt, pass & kick photos 10/08/97 C10 Berend, Sabina Anne born Sept. 12 to Heidi and Hans Berend Birth 09/17/97 A10 Berge, Evlyn R. (Special Places owner) books guests into private-home lodging Business brief 02/12/97 B1 Berge, Evlyn R. (Special Places owner) completes Vacation Rental Managers works Berge completes workshop 10/08/97 B1 Berglund, Teddy (WSC) puts together winning average in slalom, giant, and super G Berglund wins coveted combined gold photos 03/12/97 C1 Berntsen, Lars Katsumi born May 3 to Mary Yamamoto and Scott Berntsen Birth 05/07/97 A7 Better Business Bureau investigates advertising solicitation for high school sports Business brief 01/15/97 B1 Better Business Bureau investigates Englewood firm over athletic events calendar BBB alert 05/21/97 B1 Better Business Bureau president, Pam Ross, announces seminar series Business brief 03/26/97 B1 Better Business Bureau publishes buyer's guide listing members BBB Buyer's guide available 11/05/97 B1 Better Business Bureau warns that High School Publications Co. is not local BBB clarification 09/17/97 B1 Better Business Bureau warns that telemarketers are posing as Make-A-Wish reps. Business brief 04/02/97 B3 Beurskens, Charles Paul born July 22 to Sarah and Mike Beurskens Birth 07/30/97 A9 Bible school students create giant painting depicting biblical scenes In God's eye... photo 06/25/97 A1 Biblical study group tours Greek Isles and Western Turkey Boat Beat photo 06/11/97 C7 Bicycle Tour of the Rockies' racers will compete in four races on Mt. Werner 900 cyclists to ride into town in time for Rainbow Weekend 04/16/97 B1 Bicycle trick riders demonstrate gravity-defying stunts in Knolls parking lot GT Air Show stretches cycling to new heights photos 08/13/97 C10 Bicycles prohibited in wilderness areas, including Mt. Zirkel and Flat Tops Forest Service asks bikers to keep clear of wilderness 09/03/97 C3 Bicycling: Lincoln Navigator Tour women's division won by Alison Dunlap Tour brings drama to Steamboat Ski Area photos 07/23/97 C1 Bike trail from Long Lake to Mt. Werner summit receives $12,300 Outdoor CO grant New bike trail in the works 04/30/97 A10 Bill Hill Scholarship Fund established by Yampa Valley Community Foundation Business brief 02/05/97 B1 Birch, Dan (water manager) appointed to fill vacancy created by Andy Van Baak Dan Birch named to RE-2 shcool board 03/12/97 A2 Birch, Dan defeats Tom Reuter in District 4 school board race RE-2 School Board Races photos 11/05/97 A6 Bird, Susie honored by Norwest Bank for excellent service to customers and staff Norwest employee of the year photo 09/03/97 B1 Birkinbine, Grant Leighton born Nov. 10 to Joe and Betsy Birkinbine of Beaver Dam, Birth 11/26/97 A7 Blackett, Hill catches and releases 85-lb. tarpon in Mexico Boat Beat photo 07/09/97 C7 4 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Blair, Scott and Connie Weber Marry April 12 at Howelsen Hill Wedding photo 04/30/97 A7 Blandford, Joseph William (1899-1997), rancher, dies March. 30 Obituary 04/09/97 A7 BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets July 11 in Craig about land use Business brief 06/18/97 B1 Block, John R. (former Secretary of Agriculture) discusses OSHA regulations We're from the government, and we're here to help you editorial 07/16/97 A10 Blowdown covers 20,000 acres: 8,000 in national forest, 12,000 in wilderness area Forest Service 'uncovering' blowdown--map on A3 photo 12/10/97 A1 Blowdown in Diamond Park fells trees with strong downward gust of wind Microburst flattens thousands of trees 10/29/97 A3 Board of Education accepts report of 10+2 School Accountability Committee Task forces' report given to board 02/19/97 A3 Bocco, Jamie sells grand champion market steer to The Ore House restaurant Champion market steers at the Routt County Fair photos 08/20/97 C7 Bocco, Jamie shows grand champion steer at state fair; Broncos purchase for $21,00Bocco wins big 09/03/97 A2 Bocco, Randy and Joy purchase 96-acre easement parcel from Nature ConservancyConservancy sells land to Hayden ranch family 10/29/97 A3 Bodkins, Mattie L. Watson (1908-1997) of Milner dies July 22 Obituary 07/30/97 A9 Boettler, Alva Donald (1921-1996) of Lake Havasu City dies Nov. 15, 1996 Obituary 01/29/97 A5 Bogue, Lucille (author) publishes "One Woman, One Ranch, One Summer" Former Steamboat author Lucile Bogue tells it like it is on the ranch photos 07/30/97 C9 Bohlmann, Natalie Coe born Dec. 18 to Caroline and Rob Bohlmann Birth 12/24/97 A10 Bohne, Katie Ann born May 6 to Heidi and Timothy Bohne of Craig Birth 05/14/97 A7 Bollenbacher, Peter Patrick born Apr. 26 to Joanne and Mark Bollenbacher Birth 04/30/97 A7 Bonner, Dan (Go-Fer Foods owner) donates food and drink for Little League hot dog Boat Beat photo 07/23/97 C7 Bonnifield, Paul and Ellen survive pranks, including kidnapping of bride, at wedding Wedding Guide: Paul & Ellen Bonnifield photos 01/29/97 S4 Bonny, Ross F., Sr. (1919-1997) dies June 20 in Salt Lake City, UT Obituary 06/25/97 A9 Boogie Shoes (hip-hop to jazz band) shuffles into Murphy's Exchange Dec. 4 Entertainment brief photo 12/03/97 9C Book and Wine Club of Denver attends Book-as-Art reception at Depot Boat Beat photo 10/08/97 C7 Book review: The Devil's Red Nickel by Robert Greer recommended Colorado author spins intriguing Five Points mystery 03/26/97 C9 Bookman, Harper Lisa and Mark David Louden anounce engagement Engagement photo 02/26/97 A11 Bookman, Harper Lisa hired by KBCR radio to cover local news Business brief 06/04/97 B1 Boren, Justin and Kristi Lee marry Dec. 27 at LDS temple in San Diego, CA Wedding photo 12/24/97 A10 Born Free Wildlife Rehabilitation relies on volunteers Sara Landers, Brandy Carlson Boat Beat photo 08/13/97 C7 Bosworth, Gary R.(financial consultant) receives LUTC Fellow designation Business brief 02/19/97 B1 Botanic park celebrates official opening July 12 thanks to volunteers and sponsorshipYampa River Botanic Park blossoms Saturday 07/09/97 A1 Botanic park, donated by Bob and Audrey Enever, emerges with help of volunteers Caterpillar to Butterfly drawing 06/11/97 C10 Bow season opens with Bowhunting magazine selecting free elk hunt winner Boat Beat photo 09/10/97 C7 Bower, Michael (SSHS) flown to Institute for Limb Preservation in Denver Local teen's fingers reattached following shop-class mishap 03/05/97 A3 Bowling: Dewey Whitecotton leads men's division; Laruie Buelow leads women's Top five crowned in King of the Mountain bowling tournament; results 11/26/97 C1 Bowling: Dewey Whitecotton rolls 821 series during Mud Season League play Whitecotton records top series 07/02/97 B1 Bowling: King of the Mountain tournament reduces 60 bowlers to 10 semi-finalists King of the Mountain takes center stage 11/19/97 C1 Bowling: Special Olympics tournament awards Seth Sobeski a silver medal Sobeski shines 11/26/97 C1 Bowling: Wayne and Jane Garrison take home both King of the Mountain trophies King of the Mountain champions crowned 12/10/97 C2 Bowman, Mary (physician) provides OB/GYN services in partnership Bowman joins Dr. Leslie Ahlmeyer's medical staff photo 09/03/97 B1 Boy scouts celebrate 90th anniversary of Lord Baden-Powell's camp at Brownsea Scout Troop 194 travels back in time photos 10/15/97 C10 Boyle, Thomas and son climb Mt. Whitney in Boat Beat photo 09/03/97 C7 Bradford, William Kristopher born July 20 to Denise and Russell Bradford of Craig Birth 07/23/97 A7 Brannaman, Buck (horse trainer) leads 3-day clinic Top horse trainer hosts clinics 09/03/97 C2 Brees, Theodore Arnold (1926-1997) dies Aug. 25 Obituary 08/27/97 A4 Brennan, Joseph elected to chair Downtown Development Authority DDA Board gets cranked up; get involved editorial 12/17/97 A11 Brewster, Jerod Everett born Dec. 12 to Michelle and Jeb Rule Brewster of Golden Birth 12/24/97 A7 Brighton, Jon A. of Yampa dies in alcohol-related motorcycle accident Local man dies in motorcycle crash 06/11/97 A3 Brobeck, Bernice Robinson (1913-1997) of Boise, ID dies Aug. 6 Obituary 08/13/97 A9 Brodie, twins Catherine Ann and Riley James born Apr. 22 to Nancy and Rick BrodieBirth 04/30/97 A7 Broncos will play All-Stars March 18 to raise money for SSHS Lettermen's Club Broncos in 'boat for fund-raising basketball game 02/12/97 C1 Brookshire, Don (1924-1997) dies Nov. 12 Obituary 11/19/97 A15 Brookshire, Don (former city councilman) remembered for outspoken opinions Brookie saw Steamboat change photo 11/19/97 A8 Brookshire, Don (rancher) recalls childhood on Middle Elk during depression Don Brookshire came from pioneer stock 11/19/97 A9 Brotz-Rakowski, Katherine Mary (1969-1997) dies May 27 Obituary 06/04/97 A9 5 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Brown Bear Motorsports recognized as outstanding snowmobile dealer Business brief 07/09/97 B1 Brown, Jaclynne Anne born July 25 to Theresa and Neil Brown Birth 07/30/97 A2 Brown, Robert Barret born Jan. 1 to Connie and Richard Brown, Jr. Birth 01/08/97 A5 Brown, Walter, Jr., arrested at In-Season Bakery, weapon confiscated Armed man arrested at local restaurant 05/14/97 A6 Browning, Patrick (operations manager) runs Pilot Computers and Office Supply Meet Steamboat photo 12/10/97 A13 Browning, Patrick accepts position of general manager of Pilot Computers Business brief 03/26/97 B1 Brozovich, Jonathan Dean born Oct. 8 to Sandy and Joe Brozovich of Hayden Birth 11/26/97 A7 Brundridge, Corbin Ann born Apr. 3 to Jill and Craig Brundridge Birth 04/09/97 A7 Bryer, Marie Mignon born July 4 to Karen and Stephen Bryer Birth 07/09/97 A2 Budget projects city spending through 2002 at nearly $27 billion 5-year capital improvements plan detailed 07/09/97 A1 Buffalo calves pictured grazing near Routt County Road 41 Where the buffalo roam photo 10/22/97 A7 Building code appeal board will weigh construction alternatives and code requiremenCounty establishes building code appeal board for rural areas 04/02/97 A2 Building permit process blasted by Citizens Concerned About Planning City's planning process denounced 07/23/97 A7 Bumby, Gay and Jill Limberg relocate Steamboat Mountain Properties Business brief 02/12/97 B1 Buntain, June (veterinarian) remembers dancing in vaudeville shows at ages 3-13 June Buntain: She danced through the Depression photo 04/09/97 S10 Burdette, Nancy (groomer) opens Paws 'n Claws 'n Things in Sundance Plaza Doggy day spa helps people pamper their family pets photo 02/05/97 B1 Burke, Jamie (SSHS) signs letter of intent to play softball at University of Wyoming Burke to become a Wyoming Cowgirl 02/19/97 C1 Burkhart, William (conductor) appointed to lead Chamber Orchestra of 35 musicians Chamber Orchestra hires new conductor photo 10/29/97 A11 Burr, twins Jeffrey Parker and Alex Michael born July 25 to Rick and Lynn Burr Birth 08/06/97 A5 Bus service implements shuttle system connecting to private lodge transportation Next stop for city transit? More efficient bus service map 06/18/97 A1 Bus service schedule covers 21 hours daily, in Steamboat Keeping those buses rolling 02/26/97 A1 Bus service to Yampa, Phippsburg, Oak Creek expands to 21-passenger van Commissioners looking at new options for South Routt bus service 01/15/97 A8 Bus service, South Routt Express, continues to be subsidized by county Bus will run through summer 04/23/97 A2 Bus transit system receives unexpected revenue to purchase new buses City allocates $200,000 for buses 02/26/97 A2 Bus/rail transportation center receives grant of $250,000 for land purchase Multi-modal transit center wanted 06/18/97 A12 Buses have SST and 'free rider" logos, along with the city's official snowflake/spur Plans to decorate busses with artwork nixed by city 09/24/97 A10 Buses need .5 cent levy to keep running, says George Krawzoff, traffic consultant Half-cent sales tax may be needed for transportation 04/16/97 A3 Buses owned by SST will require replacement to meet industry standards Aging bus fleet poses dilemma for Steamboat 04/16/97 A1 Buses sporting children's artwork lack standard identity Council reconsiders decision to scrap children's bus artwork 04/02/97 A2 Buses, transporting European skiers between DIA and Steamboat, feature ski video All aboard with Billy Kidd 07/09/97 B1 Business and Professional Women hold flea market to benefit college scholarships College fund photo 04/30/97 A7 Business and Professional Women seek role model for community Nominations sought for BPW Woman of the Year 10/01/97 B1 Business and Professional Women will select a Woman of the Year at awards banquBPW meeting and awards banquet 11/19/97 B1 Business Barometer shows that summer sales tax revenues account for 39% of total Barometer rising on summer economy charts 03/19/97 B1 Business highlights of 1996 summarized by month 96: A year of economic growth photos 01/01/97 B1 Business Week leadership program for high school students schedules 2 sessions Business brief 04/02/97 B1 Bussell, Jackson (Soroco) wins State Tournament 2A 119-pound wrestling title Bussell pins down elusive state wrestling title photos 02/26/97 C1 Bussell, Jerad Andrew born July 20 to Trisha and Mark Bussell of Hayden Birth 07/23/97 A7 Butcherknife Creek restoration includes streamside trail surfacing Nature trail being built on Butcherknife Creek 10/29/97 A3 Butler, Kyle Brian born Mar. 20 to Brian and Teresa Butler of Manhattan Beach, CA Birth 04/16/97 A7 Button, Katy sews and models wool outfit at Make-It-Yourself competition Routt student one of 35 in wool contest photo 12/03/97 A9 Buttram, Andy (artist) paints watercolor offering for Motorcycle Week Living spotlights 09/10/97 C10 Byrne, Jeff, of Virginia, hired as Winter Sports Club director Winter Sports Club hiring new leader 06/25/97 A5 Cabaret mud-season talent show scheduled for May 1-3 at Depot At Cabaret, the postman rings true 04/23/97 C9 Cable TV station adds 5 channels, drops 2, and raises rate $1.08 to $24.24/month TCI adds channels, bumps rates 01/01/97 B1 Caldwell, Jordan Austin born May 23 to Sheila and James Caldwell of Craig Birth 06/04/97 A7 Callas, Steve and Joanne Panagoulias marry Oct. 13, 1996 in Boulder Wedding photo 01/08/97 A5 Cameron Cellular outlet owner notes decrease in cost of phones and service Meet Steamboat: Andrew Brown and Cameron Cellular calling on success photo 12/17/97 A5 Camilletti, Garrett James born Dec. 17 to Catherine Thomas and Todd Camilletti Birth 12/24/97 A10 Camilletti, James E. (1923-1996) dies Dec. 15, 1996 in Palisade Obituary 01/01/97 A7 Camilletti, Ty wins State Tournament 2A 160-pound wrestling title Hayden wrestlers bring home state titles photos 02/26/97 C1 Camilletti, Tyra Grace born Dec. 15 to Charlotte Thomas and Jeff Camilletti of HaydeBirth 12/24/97 A10 6 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Campbell, Karen (assistant planning director) resigns Campbell resigns 09/03/97 A2 Campbell, Mike wins 2nd place in Wood Division of Art Show Boat Beat photo 11/05/97 C7 Campbell, Omar (forestry consultant) plants three trees for every one removed Omar Campbell: Keeping Steamboat green photos 04/09/97 S45 Campbell, Steve (hotelier) opens independent hotel & Whistle Stop Cafe on HighwaySki Town Inn and Suites opens, but is no longer a Ramada property photo 12/31/97 B1 Campbell, Steve (hotelier) promises to open 68-suite hotel despite delays and detailsRamada Ski Town Suites set to open Dec. 10 photo 12/03/97 B1 Campbell, Steve and Pat Strandberg plan 1st-class hotel Ramada hopes to open in October photos 08/13/97 B1 Campership grants provided to 300 children from rural communities Salvation Army provides summer camp opportunities 06/25/97 A3 Campground managers would operate as concessionaires, fees will increase Forest Service may privatize campgrounds 08/06/97 A2 Campsites at Steamboat and Pearl Lakes refurbrished, fees increased Local campsite improvements planned 02/19/97 A5 Cancun ladies club annual beach photo published Boat Beat photo 01/08/97 C5 Candidates announce for 4 city council seats; 2 incumbents challenged Seven seek election 09/03/97 A2 Cantafio, Ralph A. (attorney) injured as vehicle strikes deer, sent to Grand Junction Local man serioulsy injured in crash 08/06/97 A3 Cantafio, Ralph A. (attorney) responds to community concern following accident Community's outpouring of emotion touched heart of attorney editorial 08/13/97 A10 Cantele, Cynthia specializes in certified equine massage therapy Business brief 06/11/97 B1 Cantele, Mitchel S. (realtor) joins RE/MAX Business brief photo 02/26/97 B1 Cantele, Mitchel S. (relator) wins Centurion award from Century 21 Business brief photo 01/22/97 B1 Cantina Mexican restaurant remodelled before reopening on July 31 Cantina reopens after fire 08/06/97 A3 CAR (CO Assn. of Realtors) establishes web site via Rocky Mountain Internet Association of Realtors launches web site 03/05/97 B3 Cardboard Classic ends a ski season accumulating nearly 400 inches of snowfall A winter to remember photos 04/16/97 C10 Cardoza, Nathaniel Lee born Mar. 23 to Danielle Wadlow and Gabriel Cardoza Birth 03/26/97 A5 Career exploration grant enables high school students to obtain internships RE-2 district gets $30,000 vocational grant 07/23/97 A6 Carlson, Katie nominated as Sportswoman of Colorado for lacrosse play Carlson to be honored 02/05/97 C1 Carmichael, Nelson takes Magellan T. Bear off the aerial jump at Howelsen Hill Boat Beat photo 02/19/97 C5 Carmichael, Nelson wins professional freestyle series at Lake Tahoe, CA Nelson Carmichael wins Bumps & Jumps series 04/02/97 C1 Carmichael, Noah born Jan. 28 to Jan and Nelson Carmichael Birth 02/05/97 A5 Carpenter Ranch Preserve shows that ranching and environment can coexist Progress in a different form photo 06/04/97 A1 Carpenter Ranch will be site of Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts meeting Land trust conference Sept 12-13 09/10/97 A8 Carson, Baylee Robert born Sept. 4 to Tirith Taylor-Carson and Bruce Carson Birth 09/10/97 A5 Carson, Bill and Shawna buy 1st house in The Estates at Vista Verde in Hayden First owners move into affordable housing photo 06/25/97 B5 Carson, Faith Marie born Jan. 6 to Jennifer Penfold and Christopher Carson of Hayd Birth 01/15/97 A5 Cary Ditch near Hayden cleaned, head gates repaired, water rights reaffirmed Digging in, together, at the Cary ditch photos 01/01/97 C8 Case, Franklin and Monica Smith marry May 3 in Craig Wedding photo 05/14/97 A7 Casias, Nicky and Deborah Lynn Bruce marry on Oct. 6 Wedding 10/22/97 A9 Cattlemen's Association meeting held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Colorado Springs Cattlemen host conference Dec. 4-5 11/12/97 A7 Cattlemen's meeting agenda set for March 15th meeting Routt County Cattlement to hold spring meeting 03/12/97 A7 CattleWomen elect officers; Mary Kay Monger named NW Colorado representative Monger elected Colorado CattleWomen representative photos 06/25/97 A7 CattleWomen recognize Dr. William K. Baldwin, Marsha Daughenbaugh, Nancy MucBoat Beat photo 02/19/97 C5 CattleWomen's Association displays beef product information at health fair Information booth photo 11/19/97 A13 Cedar Originals LLC, Lindal Cedar Homes dealer, wins membership in Premier Club Business brief photo 03/19/97 B1 Cellular phone services, digital and analog, evaluated in TRAC report Report advises consumers to choose cellular phone service carefully 11/19/97 B1 Cesolini, Tony (Middle School) selected by WSC coach for hard work and dedication Skier of the Week 02/12/97 C1 Chairez, Patricio sentenced in shooting death of Noel P. Sandoval Craig murderer gets 40 years 04/30/97 A10 Chalk Farm and Wild Colonials (rock bands) play The Inferno Jan. 25 California artists chart concert bill photo 01/22/97 C9 Chamber Resort holds mixer at Ski Town Inn, formerly Ramada Inn, Dec. 17 Chamber Ambassadors mixer today at new inn 12/17/97 B1 Chamber Resort hosts candidate forum Oct. 29 at Olympian Hall Candidate forums 10/29/97 Chamber Resort hosts minature golf mixer June 11 Business brief 06/11/97 B1 Chamber Resort invites members and employees to mixer at Steamboat Art Co. AugBusiness after hours mixer 08/06/97 B1 Chamber Resort members and employees attend Aug. 27 benefit for museum Chamber Ambassadors after hours mixer 08/27/97 B1 Chamber Resort offers events sponsorship packages to local businesses Business brief 05/28/97 B1 Chamber Resort promotes events for less-busy months of May, June, and SeptembeSpecial events in line for funding 12/03/97 B1 Chamber Resort web site updated, members available at www.steamboat-chamber.cBusiness brief 06/04/97 B1 Chamberlin, James from Moffat County HS in Craig, hired as SSHS athletic director Sailors hire new athletic director 08/27/97 C3 7 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Chamberlin, James selected as athletic and activities director at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Chapaut, Charles J. (Archbishop of Denver) celebrates mass at Holy Name Church New archbishop sends a message to rural parishes photo 04/16/97 A1 Chariot races in Craig prepares drivers and horses for Winter Carnival Snow Blind photo 01/29/97 C1 Chariot Racing Association holds driving clinic for new drivers Behind the reins photo 12/10/97 A7 Chariot racing: Yampa Valley Cutter and Chariot Assn. schedules races for Jan 10-1Even Ben Hur had to start somewhere photos 12/24/97 C10 Chief Broom (rock band) returns to Murphy's Exchange Oct. 9 with new CD Clean sweep 10/08/97 C10 Child care needs discussed to formulate plan for county Plotting the future of child care 09/24/97 A1 Choice Travel Systems named small business of the year finalist Business brief 05/07/97 B1 Christian Heritage School honor roll published Christian Heritage School honor rolls released 12/17/97 Christian Heritage School students apply "home improvement" to Dock teen center Design students learn on the job 01/15/97 A3 Christian Heritage School, private non-denominational institution, includes high scho Christian Heritage School enrollment tops century mark 09/17/97 A4 Christmas bazaars organized by churches, Arts Council, Moonhill Schoolhouse Holiday bazaars harbingers of Christmas photo 11/26/97 S19 Christmas cookie-making family tradition experiments with international recipies Recipe for enjoyable holidays? Cookies photo 11/26/97 S16 Christmas dinner at the Community Center welcomes those spending day alone Community Christmas dinner hosted by Realtors 12/17/97 A1 Christmas help list from United Way and Morning*Star provides chance to give Christmas Wishes 12/10/97 C10 Christmas in the Rockies bazaar offers 40+ booths at Soda Creek Elementary Boat Beat photos 12/10/97 C7 Christmas lighting at Ken and Jane Shovic's lasts until spring thaw Deck the house with strands of light photo 11/26/97 S14 Christmas origins, legends, traditions highlighted Legends of the Christmas tree/The origins of Christmas 11/26/97 S8 Christmas season calendar lists special events Holiday calendar of events 11/26/97 S13 Christmas shopping enters final week; merchants optimistic Sales at retail stores mark arrival of holidays 12/17/97 A1 Christmas tree permits cost $10.00 from Forest Service Choosing a Christmas tree photo 11/26/97 S7 Chura, Steve (1911-1997) dies June 6 Obituary 06/18/97 A9 Cigarette Store, with walk-in humidor, opens at Central Park Plaza "Smoker friendly" shop offers fine cigars, cigarettes at discount prices photo 04/16/97 B1 Circus comes to town July 13; Carson Barnes Five-Ring Circus entertains The big top photos 07/16/97 A4 Ciruli, Floyd (polling firm president) concerned over diversion of lottery dollars Colorado's outdoors: the greatest classroom editorial 03/12/97 A10 City government self-evaluation focuses on departments' accomplishments Report card grades city hall's efforts 04/02/97 A10 City manager applicants screened to submit top 15% to search committee 105 hopefuls have applied for city manager's position for Steamboat 11/19/97 A5 City manager position requires immediate advertising, later decision Vote on new city manager should come after election editorial 10/01/97 A7 Civil Air Patrol squadron fields 29 pilots and 10 support members Patrolling the skies photos 10/22/97 C10 Clark, MacKenzie wins four events, goes to Junior Olympics at Air Force Academy Swimmers make splash at home meet photos 06/11/97 C2 Clavadetscher, Paul assumes Chamber Resort presidency, focuses on transportationClavadetscher sets goals for chamber photo 11/05/97 B1 Cleaning crew finds Laura Vannoy's uncut diamonds, receives honor at council meetCrew returns diamonds worth $38,000 07/30/97 A4 Clearcutting projected at edge of the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Timber! Forest Service plans more clearcuts for the Medicine Bow 05/21/97 C10 Cleaver, Zachary James born April 27 to Brendon and Sheila Cleaver in Tasmania Birth 05/14/97 A7 Climbing: Climbing Club novice, intermediate and advanced boy and girl winners listClimbing Club members place at top of first-ever competition 11/19/97 C3 Clydesdale horses bred on Sweetwater Ranch west of Hayden Follow the leader? photo 10/15/97 A7 CMC Alpine Campus Forensic Team places in Regis Forensic Forum Alpine Campus team excels 11/26/97 A7 CMC announces two $500.00 scholarships available through Friends and Foundatio Education brief 11/26/97 A7 CMC art show offers viewers a visual arts program sampler CMC hosts annual art show at Depot photo 04/16/97 C9 CMC dedicates Hill Hall, named in honor of J. Edwin Hill and Bill Hill (no relation) CMC dedicates new dormitory 08/20/97 A12 CMC names trustees Gary L. Beach of Pitkin County and Jim Rodkey of Summit CouTwo new directors begin terms of office for CMC board 11/19/97 A12 CMC offers "Public Affairs Reporting" from CU via two-way video CMC offers electronic course in journalism 12/24/97 A4 CMC ski racers finish in top 10, win Academic All-American honors Colorado Mountain College racers receive top honors after Nationals photos 03/19/97 C3 CMC students apply coursework toward BA degree via Internet's International Univ. CMC links up with 'cyber' program 10/29/97 A2 CMC's Microcomputer Support Specialist program offers network training Businesses clamoring for CMC computer students 10/08/97 A10 CNCC sponsors weekend workshop on "Women and Money" in Craig Women, finances topic of workshop 10/15/97 B1 Coal conference sponsored by Club 20 and Mining Association held May 15-17 Business brief 04/16/97 B1 Coal mine sprayed with limestone dust to create lighter, safer environment Twentymile Mine creates underground city photos 02/19/97 B1 Coal Mining Institute (Rocky Mountain) holds 93rd annual meeting at Sheraton Coal miners redefine their industry photo 07/02/97 B1 Coates, Eileen Hite (1915-1996) dies Dec. 27 in Meeker Obituary 01/08/97 A5 Cocaine distribution conspiracy suspects Gilbert, Ramsey, Dobbin turn themselves inSuspects in drug case surrender 12/17/97 A2 Cochran, Nina directs 75 students and faculty in "Fiddler on the Roof" "Fiddler" emphasizes family, tradition photo 04/09/97 C9 8 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Cock, Ernest Lee (1913-1997) of McCoy dies July 27 Obituary 08/06/97 A5 Cogswell Construction builds log home recognized in Custom Builder magazine South Routt home wins national award photo 04/09/97 B1 Cohen, Claire Jessica born Aug. 10 to Karen and Andy Cohen Birth 08/13/97 A9 Collar, Larry and Kim See plan Jan. 4, 1997 wedding Engagement photo 01/01/97 A7 Colorado Agricultural Leadership Council meets with 27 members throughout state Ranchers 'teleconference' for solutions in agriculture photo 12/24/97 A5 Colorado Cattlemen's Association plans convention for June 9-10 at Hilton Hotel Cattlemen head to Grand Junction schedule 04/30/97 A5 Colorado Division of Wildlife celebrates elk, cutthroat, bald eagle, otter populations DOW turns 100 04/16/97 A5 Colorado Mountain College see CMC Colorado Northwestern Community college see CNCC Columbine Chorale performs April 29 at Methodist Church Chorale "springs into song" 04/23/97 C9 Combs, Kathryn Simpson (1949-1997) dies July 24 Obituary 08/06/97 A5 Comeau, Andy (Soda Creek Elementary) strives to learn freestyle skiing and math Skier of the Week photo 03/05/97 C1 Comet Hale-Bopp image requirements explained by photographer David Holloway Photographing the comet Hale-Bopp photo 03/26/97 A1 Commissioner district boundaries redrawn to equalize population Routt County districts redrawn 07/09/97 A2 Commissioner district equalization plan expects approval County commissioners close to adjusting districts map 06/11/97 A1 Commissioner districts redrawing request seeks to equalize representation County unfazed by city request 03/05/97 A1 Commissioner redistricting would place all of Hayden in District 2 Redistricting by the numbers 06/11/97 Committees consolidated, reformed, or abolished in effort to streamline efforts City plans to pare down advisory committees 03/12/97 A2 Committees, boards, and commissions need applicants Concerned citizens make a difference at city 02/12/97 A12 Community Development Block Grant and Pilot Community designation sought City, providers seeking means to enhance early child care 07/16/97 A1 Community foundation raising funds for nonprofits fills empty board positions Yampa Valley Community Foundation announces seven new board members 04/23/97 A3 Community Orchestra appoints Ginny Rangitsch and Don Lathrop to Board Two added to board of orchestra 02/19/97 C7 Community Orchestra presents Spring Concert Mar. 30 at Sheraton Ballroom Spring concert features guest oboist photo 03/26/97 C9 Community Players present "One flew over the cuckoo's nest" starting Aug. 27 Ken Kesey Classic photo 08/27/97 C9 Community Players present an Evening of One Acts, May 30-31 and June 6-7 Steamboat Community Players fight the original battle of the sexes 05/28/97 C11 Community Players present comedy "The Odd Couple" Dec. 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 Community players stage Simon's 'The Odd Couple' photo 11/26/97 C9 Community Players read from Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon river Anthology Entertainment photos 10/15/97 C9 Community Reinvestment Fund receives $50,000 grant to purchase development loaBusiness brief 04/09/97 B1 Compestine, Patricia Lynn and Howard L. Denmark announce engagement Engagement photo 03/19/97 A9 Confer, Lynn empolyed full-time to handle city's courier service City courier selected 09/03/97 A2 Confer, Todd, and Lynette Clark marry June 14 at Winterwood Condominiums Wedding 07/16/97 A9 Conferences scheduled for July with numbers of people attending listed Business brief 06/25/97 B1 Conlon, Sandy (teacher) receives Fulbright Scholarship to study in Rome Educational brief 05/28/97 A4 Conlon, Sandy (teacher) recognized by Boettcher scholar, Brad Williams Steamboat teacher honored by Boettcher Foundation 10/08/97 A2 Conlon, Sandy (teacher) studies Roman history, art, archeology and literature Fulbright Scholar program takes Steamboat teacher to Rome, Italy photo 06/25/97 A6 Connell Resources Inc. wins U.S. 40 widening project with bid of $2,532,990 Business brief 03/19/97 B1 Connell, Kathy (city council challenger) defeats Richard Levy in District 3 race Steamboat City Council races photos 11/05/97 A6 Conroy, Joan shoots hole-in-one, again Steamboat golfer nets fourth hole-in-one at Sheraton 06/18/97 C1 Conservation service encourages landowners to sign-up for EQUIP program Soil conservation funds available 05/28/97 A5 Constantine, Ken relocates to Woodland Park as Ducks Unlimited director Business brief 05/07/97 B1 Construction continues during winter months, with extra costs for shoveling snow Local builders plow through depths of winter photo 01/22/97 B1 Construction Industry Forecast sees Optimism Quotient drop 20 points Construction industry lacks confidence chart 03/05/97 B1 Consumer Tax Relief service helps delinquent taxpayers settle IRS debt Business brief 09/10/97 B1 Contributions to fund raising organizations should be checked with FTC Public safety fund-raising appeals: make all your donations count 05/28/97 B3 Convention bookings include 10 conferences scheduled for June Business brief 05/28/97 B1 Convention center adjacent Sheraton is focus of preliminary DDA drawings DDA proponents hope to build 'top convention center in Rockies' 06/18/97 B1 Cooke, Jack Kent (Pilot newspaper owner 1988-1995) dies Apr. 6 in Washington DC Former Pilot owner Cooke dead at 84 04/09/97 A2 Coon, Ann promoted to Ski Corp. director of international sales All the world's a stage for international sales photo 07/09/97 B1 Cooper, N. Lee (ABA president) defends judges' right to make unpopular rulings Preserve and protect our delicate balance editorial 03/26/97 A8 Cooper, N. Lee (ABA president) expresses concern over juvenile offenders Don't abandon our children to conveyor-belt justice editorial 06/25/97 A10 Cooper, Russell D. (1963-1997) dies Nov. 25 at Lee's Summit, MO Obituary 12/03/97 A9 Copeland, Misty and Sam Jenkins announce engagement Engagement photo 02/26/97 A11 9 Summary Headline Comments Date Page CoPIRG members Pete Smith and Kathleen Hopkins discuss campaign finance reforCongress should keep in mind what 'reform' really means editorial 09/24/97 A8 Corlett, Jayce Douglas born Jan. 23 to Melissa and Blaine Corlett of Craig Birth 01/29/97 A5 Cost-of-living index, determined by cost comparison of 59 items, found to be 115.9% Hometown costs run higher than norm chart 03/19/97 B1 Cost-of-living is 115.8 or 15.8 % higher than national average, housing 40% higher Cost of living index remains stable charts 07/23/97 B1 Costner, Bryan (Soroco) win saddle bronc championship at High School Rodeo finalsCostner rides to championship photo 06/25/97 A6 County Road 129 reconstruction includes widening 4 miles near Steamboat Lake County Road 129 under construction 05/28/97 A13 County Road 129 requires 10,000 tons of gravel as 20 trucks haul 5 loads/day Clogged roadway 09/03/97 A2 County Road 14A paved, CR14B-E straightened, bridges realigned County Road 14 improvement plan elicits praise, criticism 05/28/97 A12 County Road 27 (Hayden to Oak Creek) reopens with retaining wall on Dobie Hill Reinforced CR 27 reopened by county 10/22/97 A3 County Road 27 short-cut to west Routt County closed to repair slide on Dobie Hill County Road 27 will be closed for a month 08/20/97 A2 County road closures prevents damage from vehicular travel through snow and mud Forest roads in California Park closed temporarily 10/22/97 A4 Cousins, William suffers neck injuries in accident on Rabbit Ears Pass Head-on collision injures Fort Collins man 01/08/97 A3 Covillo, Larry (Yampa Valley Electric) wants franchise to be same as Greeley Gas 2-B or not 2-B? What is the question for Ballot Issue 2-B? editorial 10/29/97 A12 Cowboy Downhill won by C.L. Morgan (team roper) in tie-breaker against Justin Dav Boat Beat photo 01/29/97 C5 Craig power plant waits for District Court ruling on Sierra Club lawsuit Power plant dispute awaits ruling 01/29/97 A2 Craig, Jack Willis born Nov. 5 to Lara and Brad Craig Birth 11/12/97 A11 Crawford, Chandler Louis born Nov. 14 to Amanda Crawford & Jarrod Ogden, Oak CBirth 11/26/97 A7 Crawford, Gary promoted to head golf professional after Hank Franks resigns Sheraton hires Crawford to take over top golf position 04/16/97 C1 Cretney, Samantha Rose born Jan. 30 to April and John Cretney Birth 02/05/97 A5 Criste, David (chiropracter) fails to gain approval of changes to building setbacks Steamboat man locked in dispute with city planning photo 01/22/97 A12 Criste, David (chiropractor) and city file reciprocal lawsuits over remodel Criste, city file lawsuits 04/16/97 A3 Criste, David (chiropractor) denied request for modification of building permit After-the-fact variance turned away by Steamboat planning commission 01/15/97 A8 Criste, David (chiropractor) maintains that his building permit incorporated changes Criste holds his ground 03/26/97 A1 Criste, David (chiropractor) seeks to have for-and-against lawsuits combined Consolidation of lawsuits sought 06/04/97 A6 Cropper, David Patrick born Aug. 30 to Ann and William Cropper Birth 09/10/97 A5 Cross country running: Brooke Rygg (SSHS) places 26th in field of 142 runners Rygg races in Midwest Regional 12/03/97 C1 Cross country running: Middle School team finishes 3rd at Leadville meet Middle school cross country team races to top results 09/10/97 B1 Cross country running: Sailor boys and girls must place in top-15 to earn state berth Steamboat Springs High School runners to host rare home meet photo 10/15/97 C1 Cross country running: Sailor boys finish 3rd., girls finish 4th, advance to state State cross country meet an added bonus for one SSHS distance runner photos 10/22/97 C1 Cross country running: Sailor boys finish 9th, girls finish 7th at Aspen meet Runners grab top-10 finishes in Aspen 10/08/97 C2 Cross country running: Sailor boys place 22nd and girls place 5th at Middle Park Sailor runners streak towards Craig 09/24/97 C2 Cross country running: Sailor girls place 4th at Craig meet Sailors girls sprint past Bulldogs in Moffat County Invitational photo 10/01/97 C1 Cross country running: Sailors attend Lake County Invitational in Leadville Cross country team's season opens in Denver 09/03/97 C1 Cross country running: Sailors finish 10th and girls finish 8th at Tiger Invitational Cross country teams run with big dogs 09/17/97 C3 Cross country skiers try to reclaim backcountry trails used by snowmobilers Back country skiers seeking local chapter 11/19/97 A1 Cross country skiing: 5km and 10 km skating event times listed Training series results 12/31/97 C1 Cross country skiing: Rocky Mountain Division Rabbit Ears Pass camp hosts 75 skieBruce's Trail provides training opportunity photo 11/19/97 C2 Cross country skiing: WSC Big Shooter Bonk schedules 40k and 80k races Big Shooter challenges nordic skiers 04/02/97 C1 Cross country skiing: WSC Bill Koch League J3, J4, J5, J6 race results listed Steamboat Cup race results 02/26/97 C1 Cross country skiing: WSC Glide and stride 10k skiing and running results posted Glide and stride takes center stage at Ski Touring Center 03/26/97 C3 Cross country skiing: WSC J-3, J-4, J-5 boys and girls vie in Steamboat Cup Howelsen hosts cross country race action 12/24/97 C1 Cross country skiing: WSC New Year's Relays won by team of Betz, Weiland, BergeNordic skiers race into 1998 with traditional relay race 12/31/97 C2 Cross Timbers project at Base Meadows unit-number halved, still unacceptable 40-unit townhome project denied 05/14/97 A2 Cross Timbers townhomes receives planning commission recommendation 40-unit townhome OK'd by panel 07/30/97 A4 Crum, Cathy (loan manager) advises what to do after a loan denial Overcoming credit barriers 10/01/97 B3 Crum, Cathy (loan manager) defines mortgage terms Real estate terms simplified for home buyers 11/19/97 A10 Crum, Cathy (loan manager) lists steps for mortgage process Understand buying a home 12/10/97 B1 Culver, Gary and Patricia buy Hereford Haven for $450,000, offer for $3 million Hayden ranch back on the market 02/26/97 A2 Currier, Deborah (colored pencil artist) named finalist by Artists Magazine Currier wins national praise photos 10/01/97 C9 Cutting horse competition, Derby Classic, will replace rodeo for one Aug. weekend City nears contract for cutting horse event 12/10/97 A1 Cycling: Lincoln Navigator Tour of the Rockies bike race run in four stages Tour of the rockies brings world-class biking to Steamboat Springs photo 07/16/97 C1 Cyr, Rikki Pearl born Apr. 9 to Michelle and Richard Cyr, Jr. of Oak Creek Birth 04/16/97 A7 10 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Dalton, George C. (1937-1997) of Hayden dies July 16 Obituary photo 07/30/97 A9 Dance Theater's spring production features previous numbers and new choreograph Dance theater celebrates anniversary 03/19/97 C9 Dance Visions' DV8 group debuts at High School auditorium Jan. 9-10 Performers' vision deviates from dance photo 01/01/97 C7 DARE program sponsors Mackinaw Music Show and Critters Sept 9 in Strings tent DARE benefit 08/06/97 B1 Davidoff, Kathy (saddlemaker) designs Jilleroo saddle, especially for women Kathy Davidoff: Still making old-time saddles photo 04/09/97 S28 Davis, Michael F. (1959-1997) dies Jan. 20 Obituary 01/29/97 A5 Davis, Robert and Shelisa Gould plan May 31 wedding Wedding photo 05/07/97 A7 Dawes, Steve (Chamber Resort president) focuses on transportation in Yampa Valle How do we reach our destination? photo 01/08/97 B1 Dawes, Steve (Steamboat Resorts CEO) resigns from property management compa Dawes resigns from Steamboat Resorts 09/24/97 A10 de Pablos, Noe (Spanish exchange student) lives with host family of hunting guides Hayden High's halls enlivened by accent of exchange student 12/03/97 A9 Deaf children attend special ski camp Steamboat hosts deaf ski camp 03/12/97 C1 Dean, Lou (author) signs "Angels in Disguise" at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore Smart pet tricks 02/19/97 C8 DeBerry, Jim and Jodi Link marry on May 11, 1996 in Lakewood Wedding photo 03/12/97 A9 Decker, Andrew (SSHS) chosen for Rocky Mountain News All-State football team Sailors' lineman earns chance to play in all-state football game 12/17/97 C2 Decker, Andrew (SSHS) chosen Nov. student of the month for athletic excellence Rotary selects Decker as Student of the Month photo 12/24/97 A4 Deer population declines due to habitat changes caused by lack of range fires DOW to study mystery of disappearing deer 10/22/97 A3 Deetz, Matthew Ranier born Oct. 11 to Sandy and Rainer Deetz Birth 10/15/97 A9 Delaney, Millie Rose born Aug. 1 to Patrick and Tammie Delaney of Hayden Birth 08/13/97 A9 Dempsey, Kathleen opens Enchanted Garden & Gifts shop at Dream Island location Dried flowers form centerpiece in shop photo 04/02/97 B1 Denmark, Howard L. and Patricia Lynn Compestine marry June 20 in Loveland Wedding photo 09/03/97 A5 Denney, Garrett Christopher born Dec. 29, 1996 to Tina and Rick Denney Birth 01/08/97 A5 Dennis, Gigi (state senator) wants fishing and hunting protected by state constitution In defense of fishing and hunting editorial 06/04/97 A10 Depot Art Center holds reunion to open exhibit "New Works by Old Hands" Boat Beat photos 12/31/97 C7 Derizotis, Wanda (Antiques Unique owner) opens shop in old Storm Hut building Antique shop packed with fanciful treasures photo 01/15/97 B1 Dernay, Mark (owner of AllTech Glass Service) replaces failed dual-pane windows Meet Steamboat photo 11/26/97 A3 DeRosa, Bradley William and Rachel Christine Multerer marry on May 24 in Denver Wedding photo 10/08/97 A7 DeSorrento, Justin Andrew (1977-1997) memorial celebrated Justin Andrew DeSorrento photo 07/30/97 C9 Diabetes educators include local physicians and nurses in 3,000-member group Local diabetes educators attend workshop 11/05/97 B1 Dillon, Jack Blakely marries Robin Ann Haight Aug. 2 Wedding photo 09/17/97 A7 Dinsmore, Dwight R. (1914-1997), colonel USAF, dies Aug. 21 in San Antonio, TX Obituary 09/03/97 A5 DiOrio, Mike named operations manager for Greeley Gas Northern Colorado area Business brief 07/16/97 B1 Dive and Travel joins Professional Association of Diving Instructors retail group Steamboat Dive and Travel new members of PADI 10/01/97 B1 Dodd, Kali Jean born Sept. 22 to Kristena and Randall Dodd Birth 10/01/97 A5 Dog leash-free zone suggestions turned down by Parks and Recreation Panel zaps leash-free zones plan 07/16/97 A2 Dog leash-free zone will not be allowed along Spring Creek trail Spring Creek deemed inappropriate 02/19/97 A3 Doll Project focuses attention on Colorado Children's Campaign Boat Beat photos 04/30/97 C7 Donley, Chuck (assistant planning director) starts private consulting business County planner resigns 12/17/97 A2 Donoghue, John Kane born June 30 to Kathleen Kane and John Donoghue in N. Ca Birth 07/02/97 A7 Dorr, Kimberly Summer born June 20 to Robin and Bill Dorr Birth 06/25/97 C10 Dougherty, Janne (dog groomer) owns and operates Shampoodle at Dream Island Dogs get the royal treatment at Shampoodle photo 10/22/97 B1 Downtown Development Authority diverts tax revenue from schools and libraries DDA pays off 06/11/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority eases push to develop ski base area DDA group slows process 06/18/97 A2 Downtown Development Authority election limited to lessees within DDA boundary Special election on DDA Tuesday 06/18/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority election will be held June 24 at Comfort Inn DDA election anything but 'normal' 06/04/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority explains formation and aims in advertisment Questions & Answers on Proposed Downtown Development Authority Tax map 05/14/97 A3 Downtown Development Authority needs ordinance, develoment plan, and bond issuCouncil sends DDA issue to voters 05/21/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority passes, as district landowners favor improvement Development authority approved 07/02/97 A3 Downtown Development Authority petition to repeal is absent from ballot Ballot won't include any questions on DDA issue 09/17/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority proponents agree to slow process DDA group will take a deep breath 06/11/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority raises questions over voting and tax shifting DDA concerns South Routt residents 06/11/97 A3 Downtown Development Authority vote carries, 413 to 154 Absentee ballots, early votes carry DDA 06/25/97 A1 Downtown Development Authority vote recounted along resident/nonresident lines DDA vote: 63 locals in absentee, early vote 07/02/97 A1 11 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Downtown Development Authority would oversee ski base area improvement Upgrade plan for ski base under study questions 04/23/97 A1 Driving improvement and safety classes offered for persons 50 and older AARP announces 55 Alive mature driving available 08/27/97 B1 Drug and alcohol use by local children and teenagers is twice national average Drug and alcohol survey results not suprising to parents, schools, police 05/07/97 A3 Drug and alcohol use by local teenagers exceeds national 12th grade average Drugs: Small town, but big-city problems chart A16 05/21/97 A1 Drug and alcohol use survey results in public meeting scheduled for May 13 Local students' alcohol use above national average 04/30/97 A10 Duckels Construction awarded $5.3 million contract to improve West Vail intersectionBusiness brief 04/16/97 B1 Ducks Unlimited banquet auctions black Labrador puppy and outdoor art objects Boat Beat photos 10/01/97 C7 Duckworth, William Albert, Jr. (1919-1997) dies July 5 in Thornton, CO Obituary 07/23/97 A9 Dude and Guest Ranch Association publishes free color guide Dude ranches free directory now available 12/03/97 A7 Duncan, Rodney and Helen of Craig celebrate golden wedding anniversary Nov. 12 Anniversary photo 10/29/97 A11 Dunham, Celia (teacher) named semifinalist for CO Teacher of the Year award Celia Dunham knows it's little things that count photos 09/17/97 S30 Dunkley, Barb purchases tax preparation business previously owned by parents Steamboat H&R Block back in family photo 12/17/97 B1 Dunn, Shannon (snowboarder) leads women's pro tour, aims at Olympics Homegrown boarder dreams of Nagano 01/29/97 C3 Dunn, Shannon (snowboarder) wins halfpipe event of ESPN's Winter X games Dunn collects third victory of season at Big Bear Lake 02/05/97 C2 Duryea, Dona Rae (1941-1996) dies Dec. 14, 1996 Obituary 01/01/97 A7 Duryea, Jason (mortgage broker) opens Fairway Lending on Lincoln Ave. Meet Steamboat photo 11/12/97 A14 Dyson, Stacy (poet) spends 6 weeks at SSHS encouraging creativity, consciousnessEnergy blast! Black poet in a white school photo 02/19/97 C8 E-Star energy-rating program developed by Governor's Office of Energy ConservatioGMAC joins energy-rating program 03/05/97 B3 East West Resorts partnership operates as a lodging/property management compan Beaver Creek resort enters partnership with Steamboat management co. 04/16/97 B3 Easter sunrise service at Thunderhead and church services scheduled Easter Worship Services 03/26/97 A5 Eating out at least once a day becomes norm; USDA gives hints for healthy choices Survey says eating out is a growing American pastime 01/08/97 A8 Ebaugh, Dutch and Neva celebrate 50th wedding anniversary July 6 Anniversary 06/11/97 A11 Economic indicators show increase in employment, wages, sales, bus ridership As expected, winter was exceptional charts 09/03/97 B1 Economic Summit '97 adds Downtown Development Authority to agenda Peering into Steamboat's economic future schedule 05/21/97 B1 Economic Summit '97 examines "Strategies for Building Success" May 27-28 Business brief 04/30/97 B1 Economic Summit keynote speaker, Myles Rademan of Park City, UT, addresses ch 'Prophet of Boom' spins tales 06/04/97 B1 Education board approves wording of $24.75 million bond issue question on ballot Bond issue language approved 09/10/97 A2 Education growth and technology commissions filled with new and current members Education board names growth, tech appointees 06/18/97 A1 Education statistics show more high school students graduating nationally Good news about education 05/28/97 A3 Eiteljorg, Harrison (1904-1997), coal mine developer, dies Apr. 29 in Indianapolis, IN Obituary 05/14/97 A7 El Rancho Restaurant and Lounge sustains basement compressor fire without injury Basement fire closes El Rancho temporarily 03/12/97 A3 El Rancho Restaurant era ends with party celebrating wilder times Boat Beat photos 10/22/97 C7 El Rancho Restaurant owner Tom Sharp hires Karen O'Connor to manage operationBar reopens to keep legend alive photos 06/11/97 B1 Elected officials for Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek and Yampa listed Public meeting schedule 05/14/97 B3 Election considers surplus tax retention, library grants, school bond issue Taxation questions plentiful on ballot 09/17/97 A1 Election passes $24.75 million bond issue to enlarge and renovate high school RE-2 school bond issue passes 11/05/97 A1 Election results given by precinct for Amendment 1 and Referendums Routt County Initatives 11/05/97 A7 Election results given for gas tax hike and de-Brucing cemetery, sanitation, library Election 11/05/97 A6 Electrical power to undeveloped property in Stagecoach area will require new line Landowners unhappy with YVEA turn to Routt County 03/12/97 2 Elk feeding program baits elk away from ranches by providing hay and alfalfa pellets Elk in trouble photo10A 02/05/97 A1 Elk feeding since February relies on Division of Wildlife and volunteers Free munch photo 03/12/97 A7 Elk fencing around livestock feeding areas provided by Habitat Partnership Program "Habitat" fencing keeps the elk out photo 11/12/97 A9 Elk Foundation members raise money to conserve and enhance elk habitat Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to hold banquet, auction 03/05/97 A5 Elk hangs out along Yampa River River walk photo 02/19/97 A5 Elk hunting licenses for Nov. 29-Dec. 7 late season will be issued Wildlife commission authorizes sale of 1,000 late-season elk licenses 11/19/97 A13 Elk hunting proves fairly good on Western Slope; deer hunting good near Meeker Big game success met hunters who braved early storm 10/22/97 A7 Elk population exceeds objectives; deer population, and licenses, drop slightly Elk licenses may jump by 9,000 04/30/97 A5 Elk ranchers attend elk breeders' convention in Edmonton, Alberta Business brief 03/05/97 B1 Elk, deer, and antelope killed by hunters increase to record levels Last year's big game harvest sets records 03/19/97 A7 Elk, deer, bear, antelope licenses offered to residents and non-residents Leftover licenses go on sale Aug. 12 07/16/97 A7 Elkins, Kathryn chosen for jumping improvement on WSC Nordic combined team Skier of the week photo 01/29/97 C1 Elliott, Lori M. (appraiser) starts real estate appraisal business Business brief 03/19/97 B1 12 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Elliott, Neel (author) signs first novel "The Eagle Dancer" at bookstore Spotlights: Dynamic duo 01/01/97 C7 Ellis, Tevis Dione and Jeffery D. Park will marry July 19 Engagement photo 02/26/97 A11 Ellmann, Brian, E. (Pfc.) completes Marine basic training in San Diego In the service 01/22/97 A9 Emerald Mountain land management plan incorporates agriculture, wildlife, recreatio Land use proposal for Emerald Mountain draws little criticism 05/21/97 A2 Emerald Park opens Saturday, Sept. 27 with ribbon cutting Colorful Dedication photo 10/01/97 A1 Emergency assistance should check ABCs--Airway, Breathing, Circulation--first Before help arrives: What to do in an emergency photos 04/02/97 C10 Emergency responders must provide 911 with accurate information First aid classes always the best bet 04/02/97 C10 Employee recruitment techniques, higher wages, better benefits considered Businesses share ideas to combat labor shortage charts 03/12/97 B1 Employees between ages 16 and 30 need to feel like part of organization Gen X employees challenge bosses photo 11/19/97 B1 Employees for restaurant and lodging businesses become scarce Labor shortage likely to get worse photo 03/12/97 B1 Employees for seasonal jobs are scarce in the 24- to 34-year-old age group Employer flexibility key to job market 08/27/97 B1 Employees living outside city limits amount to 45% of work force Survey says many local workers live outside city chart 04/30/97 B1 Employment services consolidate in Craig; satellite centers in Meeker, Granby, StmbConsolidated career center under way 12/10/97 A5 Emrich, Kathy Lynn (1975-1997) dies May 16 in Okmulgee, OK Obituary 05/28/97 A7 Endangered fish and streamflow issues discussed by Yampa River Basin PartnershipOur most precious resource editorial 03/19/97 A11 Endangered fish needs conflict with human needs, agriculture, and sport fishing Endangered fish could re-write local water policy 03/26/97 A1 Engelken, Jim (city council incumbent) defeats Mike Santangelo in District 2 race Steamboat City Council races photos 11/05/97 A6 Enger, Tyler Austin born Feb. 28 to Tammy Houchin and Joe Enger of Yampa Birth 03/05/97 A7 English, Alexandra Elaine born June 15 to Denise Stahiheber and Darin English Birth 07/16/97 A9 Enterprise zone program eliminates Steamboat Springs from Routt Co. tax break areTax credits stripped from Steamboat 05/14/97 A1 Enterprise zone provides tax credits to businesses for creating and maintaining jobs Steamboat may be kicked out of enterprise zone criteria 01/29/97 A1 Environment 2000 holds 9th conference, focusing on sustainability Environment 2000: Conference stresses community education is essential 10/22/97 A1 Episcopal, Catholic, and Methodist church's lay ministers commissioned to serve Local lay people share Stephen Ministry of caring photo 01/22/97 A9 Equestrian events scheduled throughout summer Horse council lines up events 04/23/97 A5 Equestrian events: Alpine Horse and Rider show at Harrington Ranch results listed Alpine Horse and Rider Horse Show 08/13/97 C3 Equestrian events: Alpine Horse and Rider show results posted Alpine horse and rider season finale photo C1 09/10/97 C3 Equestrian events: Alpine Horse Show results for all classes published Equestrians test skills at Alpine Horse Show 08/20/97 C3 Equestrian events: Carriage Classic results for 3 levels of competition listed Classic carriages roll in South Routt photo 06/25/97 A12 Equestrian events: Derby Classic shows championship cutting horses Derby Classic brings cutters to Steamboat 08/20/97 C1 Equestrian events: Hayden Horse Show at Fairgrounds winners in all classes postedHorse show rides through Hayden 07/23/97 C2 Equestrian events: Routt County Fair open horse show results of all events given Results of Routt County Fair open horse show 08/13/97 C3 Equestrian events: Winter gymkhana opener results and times posted 4-H council's winter gymkhana series opens at Saddle Mountain Ranch 10/29/97 C3 Equine massage therapists Theresa Gautreau, Jody Kline train at Aspen Equine Stu Two certified in Equine Massage Therapy 08/13/97 B1 Ericksen, Kent (Moots Cycles owner) profiled in Bike magazine's March issue Boat Beat 02/05/97 C5 Erosion seminar cites agricultlural practices and construction as point sources Building better water quality, step-by-step list 02/12/97 A7 Erwin, Austen David born Dec. 27, 1996 to Sarah and David Erwin of Craig Birth 01/08/97 A5 Esakoff, Shari hired as Chamber/Resort administrative assistant Business brief 03/12/97 B1 Eskridge, Alexander E. born Sept 13 to Melisa Berg and Clint Eskridge of Oak CreekBirth 09/17/97 A10 Evans, Ethel J. Lyons (1920-1997) of Craig dies May 20 Obituary 06/04/97 A9 Evans, Sandy (Chamber Resort) attends Institute for Organization Management Evans completes organizational seminar 07/30/97 B1 Evans, Sandy (Chamber Resort) named director of community development Chamber promotes Evans, Nichols photo 01/08/97 B1 Evans, William K. (sergeant) deploys to South Korea In the service 03/12/97 A9 Evridge, Dave and Dawn Underwood plan July 26 wedding at Pearl Lake Engagement photo 07/23/97 A4 Exchange students from Ecuador sister-city study and ski Boat Beat photo 02/19/97 C5 Exchange students seek host families while attending high school Host families needed for PIE program 05/28/97 A4 Extended Care Center pairs residents with day-care toddlers Grandkids, unique day-care program, celebrates its 16th anniversary 12/10/97 A4 Extended Care Center residents enjoy Kerry Kaster's pet visits and a potbellied pig Prescription PETS photos 04/23/97 C10 Extension Food and Nutrition Education Program schedules classes County nutrition program benefits rural residents 04/02/97 A5 Extension Service and CattleWomen sponsor ranching and small business workshopRanch, rural living conference scheduled Sept. 26-27 in Craig 09/03/97 A8 Extension Service explains proper etiquette around livestock, fences, and gates Extension Office offers tips for sharing the high country photo 07/02/97 A5 Extension Service offers two sessions of Strategies for Successful Estate Planning Estate planning workshop set for Thursday 11/19/97 A13 Extension Service organizes 4-H Achievement Banquet at Hayden Fairgrounds 4-H awards banquet photos 12/03/97 C10 13 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Fair (Routt County) exhibitor books available at Extension Office and Werner Library Books for 83rd fair, rodeo ready 07/09/97 A7 Fair (Routt County) exhibitors and livestock show results posted for all categories 83rd annual Routt County Fair photos 08/20/97 A6-10 Fair (Routt County) held in Hayden, celebrates agruicltural heritage County fair gets under way Aug. 12 08/06/97 A1 Fair (Routt County) home arts awards listed for all categories 83rd annual Routt County Fair Home Arts Competitions 08/27/97 A3 Fair (Routt County) opens for 83rd year on Aug. 15th Fair fun begins Thursday 08/13/97 A1 Fair (Routt County) schedule for 4-H judging and rodeo events published Routt County Fair 08/13/97 A7 Fair (Routt County) winners earn two- to five-times market value for livestock Cashing in on 'Fair Profits' photos 08/20/97 C10 Fair Exchange purchased by Dave and Linda White from Kevin and Jane Bennett Couple makes 'fair exchange' photo 03/26/97 B3 Fairbanks, Bailey Ann born July 8 to Kim Law and Hyle Fairbanks Birth 07/16/97 A9 Fall Foliage Festival rain forces bagpapers to perform in arts tent Tuning into culture photo 09/24/97 A1 Famiglietti, Ron (physician) treats patients at clinics in Hayden and South Routt Pediatrician joins Routt Memorial Hospital, begins local practice photo 10/15/97 B1 Farm Fresh Directory made available through Extension offices or on the Internet Farm products directory available 07/16/97 A7 Farmer, Harriet Hardaway hired to teach art at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Farrell, Rosemary (retired teacher) opens Caboose Diner in Oak Creek Business brief 07/02/97 B1 Fashion show to benefit Hospital Auxiliary features Chez Nous, Foxes, BushwhackerBoat Beat photo 06/11/97 C7 Faulkner, Virginia Rose born Nov. 15 to Leslie and Steve Faulkner of Oak Creek Birth 11/26/97 A7 Feddersen, Kris "Fuzz" (freestyle skier) soars at Sprint Bumps and Jumps competitioFlying Fuzz photo 01/08/97 A1 Feldmann, Charles Richard born July 1 to Luanne and Charles Feldmann Birth 07/09/97 A2 Festival of Trees benefits Tread of Pioneers Museum Oh Tannenbaum...it's not even Thanksgiving photo 11/19/97 C9 Festival of Trees offers inspirations for holiday decorating with a theme O Christmas tree...personal touch needed to spruce up...branches photo 11/26/97 S4 Fief, Kody James born Sept. 13 to Mary Rose and Leroy Fief of Craig Birth 09/24/97 A3 Fields, Noah Thomas born Dec. 26, 1996 to Kathy and Tom Fields of steamboat Spr Birth 01/01/97 A7 Finch, Amber Elise born Aug. 19 to Dawn and Kenny Finch of Steamboat Springs Birth 08/27/97 A9 Fire at Waterford Townhomes destroys two units and damages another Hot burner blamed for fire 07/23/97 A7 Fire caused by substituting bean bag chair for water-bed bladder Customized 'water bed" burns 03/26/97 A10 Fire destroys shed and vintage Mercedes owned by Douglas Pedrick of Milner Spontaneous combustion sparks hay fire photo 04/30/97 A1 Fire prevention advice provided by Western Insurance Information service Tips for turning wildfire away from your home 07/30/97 B3 Fire Prevention Week activities include Soda Creek Elementary students Fire Prevention Week photo 10/15/97 A1 Fire training facility will be designed to train other emergency crews New fire training facility approved 05/21/97 A7 Firemen check seat belts and child's safety seats at Cook Chevrolet Safety check photo 11/19/97 A6 Fires burn home in Blacktail Subdivision and a garage in Grouse Creek area Fires destroy two structures 08/06/97 A3 First Baptist Church in Yampa holds revival Mar. 16-18 with Grant Adkisson as leadeChurch news photo 03/12/97 A9 Fish management draft tries to protect aquatic habitats while providing recreation DOW wrestling with fish management plan 07/23/97 A3 Fish management policy will include fish stocking, water pollution and research DOW to consider statewide fish policy 11/12/97 A7 Fisher, Crystal (singer) competes in True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown Dreams of stardom tempered by reality photo 08/13/97 C9 Fisher, John and Jay May (singer/guitarists) entertain at museum fundraiser A Tune With A View photo 03/19/97 A7 Flanigan, Gardner named special events coordinator of Chamber Resort Assn. Business brief 02/19/97 B1 Flax, Danielle born May 19 to Julie and Rick Flax of Steamboat springs Birth 06/04/97 A7 Fleischili Oil of Craig provides options for farmers to pay for agricultural purchases Business brief 07/09/97 B1 Fleming, Bailey Marie born Aug. 28 to Kimberly and James Fleming of Hayden Birth 09/03/97 A3 Fliniau, Shelby Dawn born Aug. 31 to Trisha and Reese Fliniau of Walden Birth 09/03/97 A3 Flooding closes Yampa River Core Trail underpasses and Snake Island Yampa River peaks; parts of trail still closed 05/28/97 A1 Flooding of Elk River causes four homes to be evacuated on June 3 Homes evacuated along Elk River 06/11/97 A3 Flooding on Yampa and Elk rivers crests June 3; roads close, bridges shift The floods of '97 chart 06/11/97 A7 FM radio reception of classical and easy listening music resumes, donations sought West Slope FM repairs equipment, installs satellite 12/10/97 B1 Food stamp privileges may end for able-bodied adults (18-50) by Mar. 1 Law to end food stamps for some 01/01/97 Food-handling safety awareness stressed by Colorado Beef Council Beef industry, Routt producers get boost from chef 'Mr. Food' 10/01/97 A2 Football: Class 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A playoff games, dates, times bracketed Football State Playoffs 11/05/97 C1 Football: Hayden beats Moffat County junior varsity 17-14 Tigers hang onto lead for first win of season photos 09/24/97 C1 Football: Hayden HS hires Mark Morell from Grand Junction Central as coach Tigers start season with new coach 08/06/97 C1 Football: Hayden loses to Rangely 37-0, faces Meeker Rangely dampens Tigers' opener 09/03/97 C1 Football: Mark Drake, named conference coach of year, recognizes Sailors' efforts Banquet brings football season to an end photo 11/26/97 C1 14 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Football: Sailors (3-1) face Craig (1-2) in league action Sailors prepare for a clash in Craig 10/15/97 C3 Football: Sailors beat Battle Mountain 44-0, advance to playoffs Sailors host 9-1 Salida Spartans photos 11/05/97 C1 Football: Sailors beat Delta 56-20 at homecoming game Oct. 3 Tough Yardage photo 10/08/97 C2 Football: Sailors beat Hayden 61-0 Perfect record will be on the line in Palisade photos 09/17/97 C1 Football: Sailors beat Moffat County 63-6, face Battle Mountain Oct. 31 Sailors beat Bulldogs, grab playoff spot 10/22/97 C3 Football: Sailors beat Roaring Fork 48-0, face Eagle Valley Sailors fans treated to memorable opening night photos 09/03/97 C1 Football: Sailors face Battle Mountain before advancing to state playoffs Sailors end regular season at home against Huskies 10/29/97 C2 Football: Sailors hope to better last season's 2-win record Unfinished business photos 08/20/97 C1 Football: Sailors lose to Salida 34-10, end playoff hopes Fast-paced passing attack ends Sailors' dream photos 11/12/97 C1 Football: Sailors meet Hayden Tigers, last year's winners, scoring 31-12 New foes discover rivalry still heated 09/10/97 B1 Football: Sailors play league leader at homecoming game Homecoming contest with Delta key to Sailors' post-season possibilities 10/01/97 C3 Ford, Scott L. (Chamber Resort) accepts position as School-to-Career coordinator Business brief 02/26/97 B1 Ford, Scott L. (Chamber Resort) merges career preparation and education Steamboat Springs School District hires corporate veteran for career ... 03/19/97 A4 Ford, Scott L. hired to teach careers class at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Forest risk from fire and insects fueled by lawsuits and appeals to timber sales Colorado forests in trouble, experts tell legislators 03/05/97 A5 Forest Service building will consolidate Hahn's Peak and Bear's Ears ranger districts Forest service adapts to frequent change 02/19/97 B3 Forty, LuAnn requests used crayons from Hayden elementary school students Crayon recycler back on her feet 04/30/97 A10 Forty, LuAnn used burned rental trailer as workshop Fire destroys mobile home near Milner 04/09/97 A2 Four-H (4-H) club reports: Shooting Club scores, winter activities and spring schedu Elk River Wranglers stay busy during winter months photo 03/26/97 A3 Four-H (4-H) Exhibit Day set for Aug 2 at Hayden County Fair Grounds Exhibit Day photo 08/06/97 A7 Four-H (4-H) Handy Lads and Lassies club plans Achievement Day supper 4-H clubs elect new slate of officers 11/26/97 A4 Four-H (4-H) prepares young people to achieve necessary skills for employment 4-H: Forging partnerships for the future list 05/07/97 A4 Four-H (4-H) shooting sports program sends 13 to Grand Junction match Local shooters score big at rifle match 05/28/97 A5 Fourth of July parade and rodeo celebrates star spangled roots of ranching Steamboat celebrates Independence Day photos 07/09/97 C10 Fourth of July parade's 3 grand marshalls hale from Century Ranches; schedule Star Spangled Roots of Ranching photos 07/02/97 C10 Franco, Frank and Mary Ann celebrate 25th anniversary at Fairgrounds in Hayden Anniversary 11/05/97 A11 Franks, Hank chosen as Haymaker golf pro, leaves Sheraton pro job open Familiar face named new pro at Haymaker golf course 04/30/97 C1 Fratt, Ellie Marie Born Dec. 31, 1996 to Lisa and Tom Fratt of Yampa Birth 01/22/97 A9 Freddy Jones Band plays free concert at ski area base July 16 Summer concert calendar photo 06/11/97 Freeman, Dennis and JoDett marry with ring from gumball machine Wedding guide: Dennis and JoDett Freeman photos 01/29/97 S14 Freestyle skiers attend training camps before 1998 winter Olympics Athletes already on long road to Nagano map 09/24/97 A1 Freestyle skiing: Bumps & Jumps aerials competition won by Eric Bergoust of MontaPerfect effort lifts American to top podium spot photos 12/24/97 C1 Freestyle skiing: Spring Bumps & Jumps competition will be televised by Fox Bumps & Jumps looking for more volunteers 12/10/97 C1 Freestyle skiing: Spring Bumps 'n Jumps aerials held at Howelsen Hill Jan. 4-5 Freestyle's best fly high in Steamboat 01/01/97 C2 Freestyle skiing: Voodoo ski run adapted to host both mogul and aerial events New freestyle facility to be unveiled at annual Bumps & Jumps event 12/17/97 C1 Freestyle skiing: WSC bumpers and jumpers advance to regionals held here Winter Sports Club Freestyle team goes into regionals with strength 02/26/97 C2 Freestyle skiing: WSC bumpers and jumpers place well on local course Voodoo charms local freestyle skiers 01/15/97 C2 Freestyle skiing: WSC qualifies 11 skiers for championship in Sugarloaf, Maine Freestyle skiers travel to nationals 03/26/97 C3 Freestyle skiing: WSC's Ryan Riley wins junior men's and RMD championship Freestyle team on fire at regionals photos 03/05/97 C1 Freestyle skiing: WSC's Travis Mayer wins bronze medal at Winter Park Freestylers return to snow 12/10/97 C2 Frentress, Nathan Blake and Selena Caroline Frederick of Hayden plan July 19 weddEngagement photo 06/18/97 A9 Frentress, Norman B. (1912-1997) of Hayden dies Jan. 12 Obituary 01/29/97 A5 Fritz, Jennifer (SSHS) places 2nd in 100-meters, 4th in 200, 7th in long jump Sailors reach for goals at state meet photos 05/21/97 C1 Fritz, Jennifer (SSHS) wins long jump with 16.25' leap at Glenwood Springs meet Long jump event may be just what Sailor sprinter has been searching for 04/23/97 C2 Fuller, Jenny (SSHS) finishes second to state champion in 800-meter race Freshman runner setting her sights on state track meet 05/07/97 C2 Fuller, Richard M. (1927-1997) of Phippsburg dies July 7 Obituary 07/16/97 A9 Furnace replacement, from coal burning to natural gas, nets 50% reimbursement Stove rebate money ready to burn photo 05/21/97 A8 Gant, Thomas Nolan "Buck" (1946-1997) dies June 7 of motorcycle injuries Obituary photo 06/25/97 A9 Garrecht-Connelly, Colleen & Meghan born Mar. 4 to Denise Connelly and Jim GarreBirth 04/23/97 A7 Garrity, Kellen Corinne born Feb. 25 to Clay and Russ Garrity of Oak Creek Birth 03/05/97 A7 Gary, Jesse Lance born July 23 to Sabrina and Scott Gary of Steamboat Springs Birth 07/30/97 A9 Germann, Grant David and Wyatt Alvin born July 22 to Denise and Dave Germann Birth 07/30/97 A9 15 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Geygan, Doug hired to teach English at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Gibson, Jim (CO Democratic Leadership Council pres.) seeks Medicare accountabili Medicare reform requires market-oriented strategies editorial 08/20/97 A16 Gifted and talented student-education receives matching grant of $16,400 Parents, teachers help high-ability learners excel 12/17/97 A1 Gilbertson, Kandise Kersting hired to teach geography and history at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Gill, Glen Guy, II, and Mary Laura Maxwell plan April 5th wedding Engagement photo 04/02/97 A7 Gilland, Albert (1926-1997) dies June 20 in Marana, AZ Obituary 07/09/97 A7 Gilson, Kristine Renee born Mar. 29 to Rayna and Mark R. Gilson of Craig Birth 04/02/97 A7 Girard, Zora Christina (1902-1997) dies Jan. 26 Obituary 02/05/97 A5 Girl Scout leaders from Chipeta Council honor Don and Eileen Lufkin Boat Beat photo 10/08/97 C7 Girl Scouts celebrate 85th year in America with party at Howelsen Hill Lodge Boat Beat photo 04/02/97 C7 Girl Scouts from Hayden and Steamboat Springs invested at Community Center Boat Beat photo 11/05/97 C7 Gittleson, Don raises bull listed in Angus Association Sire Evaluation Report Steamboat man owns bull listed in evaluation report 09/17/97 A4 Glanz, Ed (1919-1997), engineer, dies July 18 Obituary photo 07/23/97 A9 Glass and Art Clinic demonstrates repair of glassware, china, figurines Business brief 06/25/97 B1 Glass for recycling can again be dropped-off at Waste Management of the Rockies Glass recycling returns 03/26/97 A10 Glass recycling program receives $30,000 grant to buy crusher, operational June '98City looking to salvage glass recycling effort 10/29/97 A3 Glickman, Dan (Agriculture Secretary) explains USDA goals for distance education Rural Education in the Information Age editorial 05/21/97 A14 Glickman, Dan (Agriculture Secretary) says that most farm products ship by rail Agriculture depends on affordable, reliable rail transportation editorial 11/19/97 A16 Glidden, Carvel (artist) awarded best of show at Winterworks; other winners named Winterworks Arts Show award winners 02/26/97 C7 Globe, Cash Miller born Sept. 3 to Stella and Mitch Globe Birth 09/10/97 A5 Go-Fer Foods acquired by Dan and Kim Bonner Convenience store reopens under new ownership photo 03/26/97 B1 Go-Fer Foods obtains liquor license; store will be divided, with two entrances New liquor store planned 08/27/97 A2 Goffe, Philip Andrew born Apr. 25 to Jennifer Ann Goffe of Oak Creek Birth 04/30/97 A7 Golden, Jim and Ruth win Caribbean cruise at Walker-Lundquist golf tourney Boat Beat photo 02/26/97 C5 Golf and tennis tournament hosted May 17 in Craig by state legislators 10th annual WTG golf and tennis tourney 05/14/97 C1 Golf: Classic Pro-Am tourney won by Craig pro Chuck Cobb and amateur Paul FloodClassic brings top swingers to Steamboat Golf Club 08/20/97 C1 Golf: Hospice Classic registration costs $95, includes dinner at Chart House Hospice classic tees up at Sheraton 06/04/97 C1 Golf: Jump-off sells numbered golf balls, to be dumped off K88 ski landing hill Golf balls take flight at Howelsen 03/26/97 C1 Golf: Junior Cowboy Shootout rescheduled for Aug. 19 due to heavy rain Coach hoping sun will shine on Juniors 08/13/97 C2 Golf: Junior golf season ends with Cowboy Shootout; placings by age-group posted Junior golf season comes to an end 08/27/97 C2 Golf: Moose (Barrows) is Loose golf tournament at Sheraton funds WSC scholarshipGolf tourney to benefit young skiers 08/20/97 C1 Golf: Realtor's Scholarship team scramble and auction scheduled June 11 Golf tourney slated for June 04/30/97 C1 Golf: Realtors raise over $9,000 for 1998 high school senior scholarships Realtors take best shot to help senior graduates 06/25/97 C1 Golf: Realtors Scholarship Golf Tournament/Auction funds seven $1000 scholarship Realtors tee up to offer high school seniors funding 05/28/97 C2 Golf: Riverbend course opens Apr. 26; 250 players turn out Golfers swing into season photo 04/30/97 C1 Golf: Sailors must place in top 4 teams in region to qualify for state tournament Sailors shooting par headed into second half 08/27/97 C1 Golf: Sailors open season at Craig 16-team tournament with 3rd place showing Sailor golf swings into new season 08/20/97 C1 Golf: Steamboat Golf Club offers free clinics for girls 7-16, starting June 14 Golf club hosts girls-only clinic 06/11/97 C1 Golf: Walker (Doak)-Lundquist (Vern) Invitational draws sports celebrities Celebrities take swing at Sheraton 07/09/97 C1 Good News Building Explosion Phase I gas line replacement complete, Phase II in MLegacy of '94 explosion: Gas line fix well underway 01/15/97 A1 Good, Jeff (U.S. freestyle coach) optimistic about team chances at Mt. Tremblant U.S. freestylers looking forward to new year 01/01/97 C1 Gorman, Frank and Chris McCombs provide maintenance and cleaning of spas Pacific Spas and Pools opens in Steamboat photo 12/03/97 B1 Gorman, Linda (Independence Institute fellow) discusses welfare reform and aftermaEnd welfare as we know it editorial 01/22/97 A10 Gossard, Bill (1913-1997) dies Nov. 14 in Denver Obituary 11/19/97 A15 Gotchey, Michael (veterinarian) tried everything from construction to coal mining Dr. Michael Gotchey: 'Thoroughly' in love with horses photos 04/09/97 S16 Gourley, Alice Long (1903-1997) dies Nov. 24 in Salt Lake City, UT Obituary 12/24/97 A7 Gouthier, Martin (freestyle skier) wins Bumps and Jumps competition Vail mogul skier bounces to victory photos 01/08/97 C1 Governor's Smart Growth Award recognizes planning and community involvement Oak Creek honored by governor 07/16/97 A2 GRAMNET (Grand, Routt, Moffat Counties Narcotics Enforcement Team) receives g Regional drug task force ready to turn up heat in second year 11/12/97 A2 Grassby, John H. (attorney) specializes in business formation and expansion Meet Steamboat photo 10/15/97 A12 Great Knight Productions schedule posted Concert Calendar for Great Knight Productions 12/17/97 C9 Grebliunas, Paul (1967-1997), photographer, dies Nov. 2 in Thailand Obituary 11/12/97 A11 16 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Greco, Giovanni and Kristin Siettmann plan May 25 wedding Wedding 05/07/97 A7 Greeley Gas Company rates challenged by Office of Consumer Counsel Greeley Gas facing rate reduction? 08/20/97 A1 Greeley Gas Company replaces steel lines with plastic pipe north of Pine Street Gas line replacement begins, again 06/25/97 A5 Greeley Gas customers will pay an average of $20/month more this winter Monthly gas bill on the rise, OCC heated up over gas cost adjustment 11/12/97 A3 Green, Brooke Renee born Aug. 10 to Jessica and Stephen Green of Steamboat Sp Birth 08/13/97 A9 Green, Richale Ruth (1966-1996) dies Dec. 22 in Denver Obituary 01/15/97 A5 Gregory, Leslie and Gerg reopen Oak Creek Store, offering Total Petroleum productsBusiness brief 07/16/97 B1 Greulich, Chris (musician) invited to perform at Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY Boat Beat photo 06/18/97 C7 Grewall, Rishi of Carbondale and Michelle Keane of Edward win Mountain Bike Clas Grewall wins fourth Mountain Bike classic title photo 08/13/97 C1 Greyboy Allstars (jazz band) plays the Inferno Feb. 8 Allstars in the groove photo 02/05/97 C7 Griffing, Alex (Strawberry Park Elementary) advances to National Geographic Bee Local Student Wins Geography Bee 01/29/97 A8 Griffing, Jim and Sheryl operate new Sears outlet, stock appliances and tools Sears retail store makes move to West Steamboat photo 02/05/97 B1 Griffing, Sheryl (Sears owner) receives performance award at DealerFest '97 Local Sears dealer recognized at convention photo 11/05/97 B1 Grocery certificates nets schools 5% of sales when redeemed at Safeway/City MarkePICs support grocery shopping for a cause 10/29/97 A10 Grosjean, Matt (skier) finishes fourth in slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia Grosjean just misses podium in World Cup slalom race 01/08/97 C3 Grosjean, Matt (skier) ranks 14th in slalom and 45th overall in World Cup standings Grosjean returns to top World Cup form 01/15/97 C3 Groves, Von Thomas born Jan. 6 to Cathy and Ron Groves of Steamboat Springs Birth 01/15/97 A5 Guess, William Earl born Feb. 16 to Karen and Eric Guess of Steamboat Springs Birth 04/09/97 A7 Gumber, Javen William born Apr. 28 to Sonja and Jim Gumber in Plainfield, IL Birth 07/09/97 A2 Haas, Nate (CU journalism major) interns with Pilot and Today newspapers Business brief 06/18/97 B1 Habitat Design & Construction earns E-Star Builder rating Business brief 04/02/97 B3 Habitat Design & Construction named BBB 1997 Business of the Year Builder shares BBB award with team photo 04/23/97 B3 Habitat Design & Construction wins Building Innovation in Homeownership Award Tamarack Point earns National award 03/05/97 B3 Hadley, Shandon Dezmond born Jan. 15 to Ysenia and Shane Hadley of Craig Birth 01/29/97 A5 Hagar, Taylor Lauren born Aug. 26 to Tammy and Craig Hagar of Craig Birth 09/03/97 A3 Hahn's Peak/Bear's Ears Ranger District seeks input on East Big Red Timber Sale Comments sought on timber sale 08/20/97 A13 Haight, Robin Ann and Jack Dillon plan Aug. 2 wedding Engagement photo 04/16/97 A7 Haller, Richard Wayne (1951-1997) dies Aug. 17, memorial service Aug. 21 Obituary 08/27/97 A4 Haller, Richard Wayne dies when tree he was cutting down fell on him Man killed by fallen tree 08/27/97 A2 Halllquist, Lloyd E. (1921-1997) dies Sept. 16 in Lakewood Obituary photo 09/24/97 A7 Halloween treats over 1000 children, thanks to Downtown Business Association Trick or Treat photo 11/05/97 A1 Haloween Pumpkin Festival involves 410 children decorating 7,500 lbs. of pumpkins The Great Pumpkin photo 10/22/97 A1 Halvorson, Vance E. (attorney) relocates to Pine Grove Professional Office Building Halvorson moves his office 07/30/97 B3 Hamidy, Joseph "Shorty" (Oak Creek miner/merchant) recieves Larson Award Pioneer Awares honor Hamidy, Whiteman 10/29/97 A6 Hammock, Dayle (coroner) relocates to job in Black Hills of South Dakota County coroner resigns 09/10/97 A2 Hannah, Lars Dupre born Dec. 27, 1996 to Heidi and Francis Hannah of Steamboat Birth 01/08/97 A5 Hansen, Sue (pet sitter) joins Pet Sitters International Business brief 02/05/97 B1 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome infects woman before she moves to Toponas Hantavirus contracted in Wray 06/04/97 A6 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome victim may have been infected in Wray, CO Woman's Hantavirus contracted elsewhere? 05/14/97 A1 Hanukkah celebrates religious freedom with the lighting of the menorah Dreidels, Latkes and Menorah mark the Festival of Lights photo 11/26/97 S22 Har Mishpachat celebrates Hanukkah's 8-day observation with Dec. 28 party Chanukah celebration begins Dec. 23 12/17/97 Harmon, Sunny (Soroco HS) chosen as Optimist Teen of the Month Sunny Harmon's future is bright photo 02/05/97 A2 Harms, Leland and Ilagrace celebrate golden anniversary Sept. 21 at Methodist Chu Anniversary 09/17/97 A10 Haro, Davanna Marlane and John Patrick Robson announce engagement Engagement photo 04/02/97 A7 Harvey, Grian (hockey coach) leads Chix With Stix practices Former 'rink rat' focuses energy on coaching women's hockey photo 11/19/97 C1 Hathaway, Guadalupe B. hired to teach Spanish at SSHS and Middle School New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Havice, Bob (stunt man) works in Afghan freedom fighter movie filmed near Moab Boat Beat photo 08/27/97 C7 Hay moisture content rates high, causing protein content to drop Wet summer hurt quality hay harvest photo 11/05/97 A9 Hayden begins $379,000 water and sewer line replacement along U.S. 40 Work begins on U.S. 40; detours are in place 10/29/97 A3 Hayden housing development pleases Regional Affordable Housing Committee Estates at Vista Verde earn praise 05/21/97 B3 Hayden HS 2nd semester honor roll published Hayden High School honor rolls--second semester 07/09/97 A4 Hayden HS graduates 32; scholarships and honors listed Hayden High School Class of 1997 photos 05/28/97 C10 17 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Hayden HS homecoming crowns king Calvin Murphy and queen Anna Klapperich Crowning moments photo 10/08/97 A4 Hayden HS honor roll students listed First quarter honor rolls released for Hayden High School 11/19/97 A12 Hayden HS inducts 15 students into National Honor Society Education brief 04/30/97 A4 Hayden HS schedules for football and volleyball published Hayden Tigers fall high school sports schedules 08/13/97 C2 Hayden power plant emissions control project begins in March 1997 Hayden retrofit means 430 jobs 02/12/97 A1 Hayden power plant project could siphon workers from local employers Power plant retrofit could intensify labor shortages 03/05/97 B1 Hayden power plant project workers will find few rental units in Hayden Craig, Hayden will feel the impact of power plant project 02/19/97 A1 Hayden power plant retrofit project needs on-site, short-term housing Planning commission addresses power plant retrofit concerns 02/26/97 A2 Hayden power plant retrofit will impact traffic and service-providing businesses Slow road to progress 03/12/97 A1 Hayden power plant retrofit workers will not bring many children to area Hayden power plant retrofit 'no big deal' for area shcools 02/26/97 A1 Hayden Valley School District prepares for North Central accreditation evaluation Hayden schools get ready for accreditation visit 12/10/97 A6 Hayden's Christmas lighting contest offers $100.00 grand prize and 2 runners-up Hayden Chamber, YVEA contest lights up interest in Christmas season 11/26/97 S15 Haying season facts and figures reveal nutritional value and tonnage Hay City Slicker... photos 07/30/97 C10 Haymaker Golf Course finances nearly break even after one season Haymaker hooked into the red 12/17/97 A2 Haymaker Golf Course offers preview on Aug. 7, opens Aug. 9 Public invited to view Haymaker 07/30/97 A4 Haymaker Golf Course opening delayed due to late snowstorms, sunshine required Haymaker opening date demands patience 05/07/97 B3 Haymaker Golf Course opens to public Aug. 9 Haymaker: The Inaugural Round August 1997 08/06/97 A1 Haymaker Golf Course pro job receives 40 applications Golf pros take swings at Haymaker job 01/22/97 A2 Hays, J. D. (interim public safety director) and three others vie for position Hays among finalists for top cop job 05/07/97 A6 Hays, J. D. hired as public safety director after 17 years on police force Hays: Police officer by default, public safety director by choice photo 05/28/97 A1 Head USA selects Michelle Lumsden and Annick Chappot to represent ski company Boat Beat photo 03/19/97 C7 Health Care Association kicks off fundraising drive at Antares restaurant Boat Beat photo 07/02/97 C7 Health Care Association steering committee profiled SSHCA Steering Committee at the Center of Community Campaign... photos 08/20/97 A13 Heavenly Daze Brewery expands with brewery, bottling plant, restaurant in Denver Microbrewer to deliver little bit of heaven drawing 07/09/97 B1 Hebert, Daniel Paul born Mar. 27 to Fred and Kathy Hebert of Plano, TX Birth 04/30/97 A7 Heer, Lindsay (golf and ski instructor) relocates to find outdoor employment Lindsay Heer: Just try to keep her in the house photos 09/17/97 S7 Heinze, Gabriel Elijah born Oct. 4 to Jennifer and Luke Heinze of Milner Birth 10/08/97 A7 Hello Dave rock band plays the Inferno Nov. 14, publicizes new CD "West" Greetings David 11/12/97 C10 Helm, Hugh Max, III (1953-1996) of Phippsburg dies Dec. 4 Obituary 01/01/97 A7 Henderson, David (minister) commits his life to Episcopal Church and his family David Henderson: Nurturing souls in secular surroundings photos 04/09/97 S24 Henderson, Dolly Faye Cox (1922-1997) dies May 1 in Denver Obituary 05/28/97 A7 Henry, Elizabeth (SSHS) named Teen of the Month for services to deaf community Steamboat junior earns Optimist Club's Teen of the Month award photo 12/17/97 A6 Henry, James (Jake's Drafting Service) certifies as home energy efficiency rater Business brief 01/22/97 B1 Hermes, Matt assumes unapposed District 3 seat on school board RE-2 School Board Races photos 11/05/97 A6 Hernandez, Abraham Benjamin T. born Oct 3 to Connie Spang and William Hernand Birth 10/08/97 A7 Hertzog, Sally hired as speech-language specialist for elementary, middle, SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Hickman, Tommy Joe (1945-1997) dies May 2 Obituary photo 05/07/97 A7 Highway CO 131 guard rail installation begins Sept. 18, north of Oak Creek Guardrail should make canyon safer 08/20/97 A2 Highway U.S. 40 paving from Snowbowl to Holiday Inn will remove potholes U.S. 40 through Steamboat to be repaved this spring 03/12/97 A2 Highway U.S. 40 speed limit increases to 65mph, between Steamboat and Craig Speed limit raised from Steamboat to Craig 04/16/97 A3 Highway U.S. 40 through town, and CO 131 near Oak Creek get $1.1 million resurfacHighways to be renovated 04/16/97 A3 Hill, James O. (CU Health Sciences professor of pediatrics) advises physical activity Rising levels of children's obesity a call to action editorial 07/30/97 A10 Hilterbrand, Joseph Daniel born Feb. 7 to Dawn and Daniel Hilterbrand of Steamboa Birth 02/19/97 A7 Hines, Emily (SSHS) wins 100-meter freestyle in Rangely swim meet Swimmer of the Week photo 06/11/97 C1 Hinkle, Jean (4-H county agent) describes opportunities and contributions in 4-H 4H: Meeting the challenges of tomorrow 02/05/97 A10 Hinkle, Justin Cole born Oct. 12 to Jean and Shad Hinkle of Oak Creek Birth 10/22/97 A9 Historic Preservation Committee wants to avoid "theme park" approach Preserving a sense of Steamboat history 02/05/97 A1 Hitchens, Errold Lee (1931-1997) dies Dec. 24 in Blanding, UT Obituary 12/31/97 A5 Hockey teams present Steamboat Braves jackets to supporters Boat Beat photo 04/02/97 C7 Hockey: Bantam Blues beat Summit 5-3 and DU 4-1 Bantams remain unbeaten in league play 11/12/97 C1 Hockey: Bantams down Kremmling 8-3, 10-2 Hockey squads score weekend wins 01/08/97 C2 Hockey: Central Rocky Mtn. Youth Assn. holds weekend finals March 8-9 & 15-16 Howelsen to host league championships 03/05/97 C3 18 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Hockey: Chix with Stix beat Front Range Flyers 6-0, Arvada Rockets 8-1 Chix pick up wins during road trip 12/10/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix beat Arvada 7-0 and 8-0 Chix shuts down Arvada Rockets, records two shutouts 12/17/97 C3 Hockey: Chix with Stix beat Colorado College 11-2, lose to Denver High Peaks 4-3 Chix skate past CC women, salvage weekend road trip 11/12/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix beat Colorado Springs team 5-4, go to 3-2 record Chix with Stix ice High Peaks women photos 01/15/97 C1 Hockey: Chix With Stix beat Denver Bandits 1-0, lose 4-1 on Howelsen Ice Chix upset Bandits with last-minute goal 11/26/97 C3 Hockey: Chix with Stix beat Denver Flyers, lose to Aspen Mother Puckers Chix return home after road openers schedule 01/08/97 C3 Hockey: Chix with Stix beat Denver High Peaks 5-2, after scoreless tie Chix hit road 02/05/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix end season with losses, place 6th in standings Chix' season comes to end 04/16/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix ends season at Howelsen Ice Arena against Ft. Collins FlameChix host final home games 03/26/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix finish season with 9-4-4 record in league play Chix hit road for final tournament 04/09/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix lose 2-1 to Aspen Avalanche, end 13-game winning streak Avs score late, end Chix streak 03/19/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix lose to Denver Bandits 8-1, 5-0 Bandits net Chix with Stix 01/22/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix lose to Vail 5-0, goalie Carol Vittore praised Chix fall to Vail in opener 11/05/97 C2 Hockey: Chix with Stix open 20-game season Nov. 1 at Ice Arena Chix with Stix open season with Vail game 10/29/97 B1 Hockey: Chix with Stix ties Vail 1-1, face rematch March 1 Chix collect tie in game with Vail 02/19/97 C3 Hockey: Chix with Stix win 7-3 and lose 3-1 against Ft. Collins Flames Chix win, lose in final home appearances of season 04/02/97 C1 Hockey: Chix with Stix women beat Colorado College 13-0 and 7-4 Chix sweep past Colorado College during home stand 01/29/97 C2 Hockey: Juniors beat Kremmling 4-1, Peewee Golds beat Blues 4-2 Steamboat juniors, peewee gold capture tournament trophies photo 03/19/97 C2 Hockey: Juniors finish second at Englewood, host two tournaments here Juniors skate to best finish against Front Range powers 03/12/97 C2 Hockey: Midget Blues and Peewee Blues schedule of home and away games poste Hockey Schedules 11/05/97 C3 Hockey: Midget team loses to Littleton 5-2, 2-1 Midget hockey team learns valuable lesson photo 11/05/97 C1 Hockey: Midgets beat Foothills 4-1, tie Northern CO 1-1, then win 2-1 Midgets pick up two wins, avoid loss over weekend 12/10/97 C3 Hockey: Midgets beat Laramie 1-0, lose 4-2 on Sat. Steamboat midgets open season with exhibition games 10/22/97 C3 Hockey: Midgets lose to Boulder 4-2 and 3-2 Midgets still loking for first win in Mountain and Plains 11/12/97 C2 Hockey: Midgets lose to Highland Hills 5-0 Midget hockey team learns from loss 12/17/97 C3 Hockey: Midgets lose to Laramie 7-5 in Ski Town USA Hockey Festival Steamboat Braves just miss midget title at hockey fest photos 04/09/97 C2 Hockey: Midgets out-shoot Colorado Springs in two games, go 2-1-5 Midgets net first league win 11/26/97 C3 Hockey: Midgets tie Foothills team 2-2, lose to Big Bear 3-0, 4-2 League victory eludes midgets 11/19/97 C3 Hockey: Mites beat Kremmling 9-0, Squirts split, Bantams beat Oak Creek Hockey programs find winning edge 12/31/97 C2 Hockey: Mites Blues beat Oak Creek 6-0, 2-1; Squirts blues win 10-3 and tie Peewee skaters blast Kremmling 01/15/97 C1 Hockey: Mites Blues lose to Kremmling 5-1 in Friendship Cup Cattle Kings corral Mites at cup 03/05/97 C3 Hockey: Mites Gold team beats Blues 6-4, Blues win 2nd game 3-2 Area hockey teams clash in local games 12/24/97 C1 Hockey: Mites Whites beat Blues 3-2 Local hockey teams clash at Howelsen Hill 12/17/97 C1 Hockey: Peewee Blues beat Boulder 2-1, Pueblo 13-1 Peewee hockey club wins a pair 11/05/97 C2 Hockey: Peewee Blues beat DU1 12-0, lose 3-2 to Air Force Falcons Peewees split in home stand 11/12/97 C3 Hockey: Peewee Blues beat Golds on 2nd try, tie and lose to Kremmling 3-1 Peewees face off in battle of locals 01/29/97 C2 Hockey: Peewee Blues beat Rawlins 16-1, 11-1, Golds beat Kremmling 5-3, 8-3 Braves take winning ways on road 02/12/97 C3 Hockey: Peewee Golds beat Blues, Oak Creek 5-3 and 8-2 and Rawlins 16-0 and 6-Steamboat Springs youth hockey teams collect wins at Rawlins, Kremmling... 02/19/97 C2 Hockey: Peewee Golds beat Kremmling 5-3, high schoolers beat Hyland Hills 8-1 Peewees ice Cattle Kings in back-to-back games photos 02/05/97 C1 Hockey: Peewees beat Craig Cougars 4-0 & 4-2, Mites Gold beat Oak Creek 7-1, 6-Peewees extend unbeaten streak 01/22/97 C2 Hockey: Peewees beat Lakewood Foothills 3-1, 2-1, 5-2 and tie 2-2 Peewees improve league record 11/26/97 C1 Hockey: Scores in all divisions posted Sports shorts 02/26/97 C1 Hockey: Ski Town USA Hockey Tournament attracts Utah, Wyoming, Colorado teamFestival graces Howelsen ice 04/02/97 C2 Hockey: Squirts beat Aspen 2-0, Hyland Hills 5-2, Boulder 9-0 Squirts capture Spring Fling 04/09/97 C1 Hockey: Squirts Blues beat Kremmling 3-0, Rawlins 4-0, Oak Creek 5-2 Steamboat Squirts collect championship trophy in league tournament 03/12/97 C1 Hockey: Youth association offers preseason clinics beginning Oct. 6 Clinics to open youth hockey season in boat 10/08/97 C1 Hodder, Rich (Tae Kwon do master) takes 4 students to elite meet Tae kwon do students shine at Elite Championships in Denver photo 10/29/97 C3 Hodges, Richard A. II and Lynn A. Wallace marry Aug. 3, 1996 at Dutch Creek Ranc Wedding 02/19/97 A7 Hodgkin, A. J. accepts position at Norwest Bank in Denver A.J. Hodgkin promoted at Norwest Bank 10/29/97 B1 Hoj, Morton (glider pilot) keeps sailplane club soaring Local pilots keep heads in the clouds photos 07/09/97 C1 Holiday Traditions supplement Holiday Traditions 11/26/97 Holistic therapists offer massage and other approaches to living in balance The natural approach to a healthier life photo 01/08/97 C8 19 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Hollerman, Brent (chef) announces customer appreciation night closing, reopens in NAlpine Bistro will close temporarily 08/20/97 B1 Hollishsworth, June Maxine Ellis (1924-1996) dies Dec. 16 Obituary 06/04/97 A9 Home buyers should check list of possible defects before purchasing home Home inspectors list 10 common flaws 04/30/97 B3 Home improvement supplement published Home Improvement photos 05/14/97 Home loan approval averages 32 days; 2-week approval possible with right documenSpeeding up your loan approval 09/10/97 B1 Home loan interest rates approach 20-year low, buying power increases Homeowners want more for their money today 09/03/97 B3 Home office space adds to real estate requirements Home office use shapes market 07/02/97 B1 Home ownership requires 3% down payment with FHA and VA mortgages Up front costs of buying house less of hurdle 07/23/97 B3 Home purchase requirements figured on yearly income plus down payment Renters want to know: should we buy? 06/04/97 B3 Homeowners insurance coverage increases announced by State Farm Insurance Severe weather blows in higher rates 03/19/97 B3 Homestead lodge and cabins conceptual plan goes to county commissioners Big Red Park zone change turned down by planning commission 01/22/97 A3 Homestead lodge for 46 guests is located outside rural fire protection district Big Red (Park) headed back to planning commission 01/08/97 A2 Honor rolls for Hayden HS, Christian Heritage School, and Soroco HS published Education page honor rolls 02/12/97 A6 Hooks, William (art judge) picks "Strawberry Park Hay Bales I" as best of show WinterWorks: Renowned artist judges photos 02/05/97 C8 Hoots, Mariah Nicole born May 30 to Donna Mae and Steve Hoots of Steamboat SprBirth 06/04/97 A7 Hopkins, Sid and Kay Burch announce engagement with ski school's assistance Boat Beat 02/26/97 C5 Horse or burro adoption in BLM Vernal (UT) District costs $125 per animal Wild horse, burro adoption Aug. 23 08/13/97 A7 Hospital Auxiliary holds membership luncheon and elects board members Boat Beat photos 09/03/97 C7 Hospital building permit documentation readied for submission Hospital permit plans set for June 05/21/97 A6 Hospital buys Sensormedics V-MAX cardiopulmonary exercize stress testing machinV-Max for the masses photos 11/12/97 C10 Hospital construction requires $3.5-$5 million, according to Health Care Assn. Hospital seeks 3.5 million-plus from community 03/19/97 A1 Hospital construction requires master plan prior to approval Master plan and traffic top hospital concerns sketch 02/19/97 A1 Hospital contributors must donate prior to July 1 to qualify for tax break Tax breaks for hospital fund-raiser end June 30 06/25/97 A1 Hospital deserves financial assistance from community Why should we have to pay? editorial 04/16/97 A9 Hospital development receives support of ministerial alliance Church leaders named as co-chairs photos 04/16/97 A8 Hospital location will increase traffic on Pine Grove Road; stop light suggested Traffic council's top concern with new hospital 03/12/97 A2 Hospital pledges of $3.1 million attributed to tax credits EDC decision boosts campaign for new hospital 07/09/97 A1 Hospital survey reveals percent of users of alternative medical practices Heal thyself chart 01/08/97 C8 Hospital upgrades nursery to Level II to care for ill or premature infants Nursery upgrades keep parents, newborns home photos 12/17/97 C10 Hospital uses videoconferencing for consultation with trauma specialists in Denver Internet saving lives at Routt Hospital 12/24/97 A1 Hospitality Person of the year committee accepts nominations Friendliness earns its just rewards at Hospitality Ball 03/19/97 B1 Houston, Andrea Faith born Dec. 31, 1997 to Christel and Brian Houston of SteamboBirth 01/08/97 A5 Howelsen Hill complex acquires buffer zone with purchase of Baxter property City to buy 177 acres near Howelsen Hill 10/22/97 A3 Howelsen Hill nomination sent to Routt County Historic Preservation Board Howelsen may make historic register 08/06/97 A2 Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar challenges high school sophomArea sophs among state's leaders 04/09/97 A4 Hughes, Geraldine B. hired by NSAA to provide information about enviornmental issuNational Ski Areas Association hires a new director of public policy 12/31/97 B1 Hultz, Commodore Oliver (1908-1997) of Hayden dies July 4 Obituary 07/16/97 A9 Humane Society's pet photo contest winners announced Boat Beat photos 07/23/97 C7 Hunter's Glen residents, requesting setback variance, must pay owners $10,000 Encroachment costs $10,000 05/28/97 A13 Hunters and other sportsmen use Geographic Information System Putting it to work 01/29/97 A1 Hunters expect cow elk to be plentiful, bulls scarce; deer average Mixed bag of results is likely for hunters photo 10/08/97 A1 Hunters prefer hunting pheasants to all other gamebirds Pheasant: state hunters favorite gamebird 11/26/97 A4 Hunters using the Colorado Intelligent Hunter Kit can locate best spot for game Hunter kit may boost success 05/28/97 C1 Hunting licenses, issued to children (12-15), hunting with an adult, considered Wildlife commission to consider licenses for young hunters 01/08/97 A8 Hurd, Clifford A. (1906-1997) dies Mar. 27 in Colorado Springs Obituary 04/09/97 A7 Hurst, Colleen Adrienne born Apr. 2 to Diane and Neil Hurst of Steamboat Springs Birth 04/09/97 A7 Iacovatto, Clyde injured slightly in crane accident at construction site Getting a Lift photo 01/22/97 A1 Iacovetto, Jason and Anita Shannon plan Nov. 15th wedding in Greeley Engagement photo 08/20/97 A15 Ice Arena attracts out-of-state visitors, taking a break from skiing Winter visitors skate to Howelsen Ice Arena 12/31/97 A1 Ice Arena begins season with sand/ice base and roof repairs completed Howelsen Ice Arena to open Oct. 1 08/06/97 A3 Ice Arena closes for repairs, re-opens in Oct. Ice rink to close for summer 05/21/97 C1 Ice Arena committee wants to expand bleachers, locker rooms, skate rentals Committee wants rink completed 04/23/97 A2 20 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Ice Arena increases hours to include weekend afternoons after Oct. 25 City expands schedule for public skating 10/22/97 A3 Ice Arena roof reinforcement labor costs may be recovered from Engle Construction City may sue over ice arena roof 06/25/97 A5 Ice Arena's 5-year-old mat needs to be replaced Ice mat shows signs of aging 05/21/97 A7 Ice skating programs include learn-to-skate, hockey, and broomball Skating programs offered at arena 10/22/97 C1 Illegal alien influx into Routt, Eagle, Moffat counties impacts legal/social services INS: No easy solution to illegal alien problem 12/03/97 A5 In-line hockey: Triple Crown's 70-team meet won by Easton Bombers of Detroit Local players get chance to skate with best photos 08/06/97 C1 Indoor soccer: Standings for 11 teams published Sports shorts 03/05/97 C1 Ingham, Fred (swim coach) leaves local swim team for Colorado Springs opportunity People photo 05/14/97 C7 Insurance underwriters meet on 3rd Thursday of month in Craig Support and training photo 04/09/97 B3 Internet access to lodging, transportation, dining listed on Colorado Resort Net Colorado on World Wide Web 11/26/97 B1 Internet camera link available for any organization to add to Web site Business brief 07/02/97 B1 J.C. Flicks Video opens in Mid-Valley Shopping Center with Jim Baskin as manager Video, game store boasts 10,000 titles photo 05/28/97 B1 Jackson, Ramona Carter (1937-1997) dies Aug. 17 in Las Vegas, NV Obituary 09/03/97 A5 Jacob, Paul (U.S. Term Limits director) satirically asks for politician relief Let's put long-suffering politicians out of misery with term limits editorial 11/12/97 A12 Jail fills with inmates waiting for prison space State inmates crowd Routt County Jail 01/22/97 A1 Jake's Drafting Service Inc. moves to 426 Oak St. Business brief 02/05/97 B1 James, Van (city manager) accepts offer to return to previous job in Flower Mound, Texas, offers Van James a job 09/24/97 A10 James, Van (city manager) pledges adoption of community development code Assistant city planner resigns 09/10/97 A2 Jenkins, Sam and Misty Copeland plan July 12 wedding Wedding photo 07/09/97 A7 Jensen, Flora E. (1899-1997) dies Sept. 4 in Lincoln, NE Obituary 09/17/97 A7 Jensen, Flora E. memorial services held Oct. 11 Memorial service 10/08/97 A10 Jensen, Pete celebrates 90th birthday with 4 generations of family members Boat Beat photo 07/16/97 C8 Jimmie Heuga Toyota Ski Express won by Team Arctic Storm, raising $43,000 Arctic Storm prepares to swoop down on Vail photo 03/12/97 B3 Job applicants for summer jobs referred only if qualified Job Service screens teen employees 05/21/97 B1 Job Service conducts powerplant position interviews for Black & Veatch in Craig If you want to go to work on the power plant project: 02/12/97 A12 Johnson, Hayley Olivia born Apr. 4 to Marianne and Andy Johnson of Phippsburg Birth 04/09/97 A7 Johnson, Matthew, and Anne Peyton plan Aug. 30 wedding Engagement photo 08/13/97 A9 Johnson, Warren E. (1946-1997) of Lafayette dies Jan. 9 Obituary 01/29/97 A5 Johnston, Kenneth and Kathleen Dempsey married May 21 in Kauai, Hawaii Wedding photo 06/18/97 A9 Johnston, Tyson (SSHS) signs letter of intent to play basketball at University of Utah Sailor center makes Utah his top choice for college photo 10/29/97 C1 Jones, Aden Elizabeth born Dec. 12 to Amy and Stephen Jones of Steamboat SpringBirth 12/24/97 A10 Jones, Chad wins State Tournament 2A 171-pound wrestling title Hayden wrestlers bring home state titles photos 02/26/97 C1 Jones, Deborah wins 1st and 3rd in Fiber Division of Art Show Wood, Glass, Fiber, Metal & Clay art show photos 11/05/97 C9 Jones, Jupiter and Barb sail from British Columbia to Ketchikan, AK for bear watchin Boat Beat photo 08/13/97 C7 Josephson, Benjamin T. (private) completes Marine basic training in San Diego In the service 04/30/97 A7 Julian, Cyndy opens salon and day spa in Torian Plum Plaza Stylish salon opens in Torian Plaza photo 03/05/97 B1 Jupiter Coyote band plays rock at the Inferno Aug. 6 'Jupiter Coyote' rediscovers 'mountain rock' photo 08/06/97 A9 Kalow, Georgian (stained glass artist) opens studio "By George" at home Meet Steamboat photo 07/09/97 A3 Kaminski, Kylen Andrew born July 10 to Kelly and Kevin Kaminski of Steamboat SpriBirth 07/23/97 A4 Kaminski, Larry (B & K CEO) elected regional chairman of National Beer Wholesaler Business brief 02/26/97 B1 Karo, Roy A. named manager of reclamation and safety for Seneca Coal Co. Business brief photo 02/19/97 B1 Kaster, Bubba celebrates 1st birthday with 16 other Labrador retreivers Boat Beat 11/12/97 C7 Katzman, Justin and Sheila Marie Logan plan Aug. 9 wedding Engagement photo 06/11/97 A11 Kayak course will be renamed after Rich Weiss, park area name still under question Board OKs renaming kayak course 09/17/97 A3 Kayaking course moved to KOA Camp Grounds, as high water washes out usual siteYampa River Festival brightens damp weekend photos 06/11/97 C1 Kayaking: Yampa River Festival division placings and times posted Yampa River Festival treats spectators to exciting action 06/11/97 C2 Kayaking: Yampa River Festival includes combination event--Paddle, Pedal & Plod Yampa River Festival makes splash with white water enthusiasts photo 06/04/97 C1 Keadle, Brad (state trooper) discusses potential accident scenarios with students Hayden health students get 'Alive at 25' message photo 10/22/97 A8 Keene, John Eric and Hillary Ann Noyes marry Oct. 5, 1996 in Chilmark, MA Wedding photo 02/12/97 A9 Keillor, Garrison (humorist) hosts10th anniversary of Strings in the Mountains From Bach to All-American bovine humor photo 06/25/97 C12 Keineke, Monika opens B.lux cosmetic, exercise wear, travel gear and gift shop New boutique offers cosmetics, ecclectic gifts photo 12/31/97 B1 Kelly, Brian (land surveyor) uses real-time kinematic global positioning system Meet Steamboat: Brian Kelly of BTK Surveys, Inc. photo 10/29/97 A5 21 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Kendall, Billy (SSHS) selected to attend Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference Education brief 01/22/97 A6 Kenworthy, Patti Yung (Yung Images Photography owner) moves to Oak Street stud Business brief photo 02/12/97 B1 Kerezman, Patrick and Karen Aufderheide marry in Wickenburg, AZ Wedding photo 12/17/97 A12 Kerstiens, Shane Michael (1964-1997) dies Aug. 12 following car accident Obituary 08/13/97 A9 Kihlstrom, Cindi Mae (1996-1997), infant, dies Aug. 30 in Craig Obituary 09/10/97 A5 Kihlstrom, Emily Grace born Sept. 25 to Kip and Tracie Kihlstrom of Steamboat SprinBirth 10/15/97 A9 Kimm, Edward (surgeon) appointed by governor to 11-member review board Dr. Edward Kimm named to State Board of Medical Examiners 10/29/97 B1 Kindred, Brad R. hired to teach English and math at Middle School New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Kinkade, John cares for Forest Service's Belgian-cross mules Ass'istants photo 02/12/97 B3 Kinney, Jace Douglass born Mar. 24 to Mark and Kristi Kinney of Steamboat SpringsBirth 04/30/97 A7 Kirby, Kenneth Wayne (1910-1997) dies Jan. 29 in Grand Junction Obituary 02/12/97 A9 Kite, Sarah born Nov. 18 to Karen and Gene Kite of Steamboat Springs Birth 11/26/97 A7 Kitten, Marvin and Stephanie Dorr marry May 11 in Loveland, CO Marriage 07/02/97 A7 Klemz, Chris (home inspector) attends Home Inspection Expo in Las Vegas Klemz attends inspection expo 10/15/97 B1 Klemz, Karen and Chris start Tech Check, LLC; earn home inspector certification Company is checking out Steamboat residences photo 09/10/97 B1 Klimper, Kayanna Hadley born Aug. 5 to Shauna Hadley and Rodney Klimper of Cra Birth 08/13/97 A9 Kloser, Mike of Vail leads men's (30-39) Pentathalon class Pentathlon attracts world-class athletes photos 03/19/97 C1 Kmetz, Daniel LaPointe born April 15 to Catherine and Greg Kmetz of Steamboat SpBirth 04/23/97 A7 Knez, Joe and Jamie Bauer plan fall 1998 wedding Engagement photo 10/08/97 A7 Knutson, Edward L. (1910-1997) dies Jan. 3 in Craig Obituary 01/15/97 A5 Kocik, Ariana Elizabeth born Feb. 13 to Liza and Jon Kocik of Steamboat Springs Birth 02/19/97 A7 Koepfer, Alec James born May 6 to Jennifer and Jeff Koepfer of Steamboat Springs Birth 05/14/97 A7 Kokanee salmon caught by Jessie Gingle of Lakewood at Stagecoach Reservoir Rare salmon caught 09/03/97 A2 Kole, John (One Stop Ski Shop) completes master's course at Copper Mountain Kole finishes boot fitting and stance balancing course 12/10/97 B1 Komaromi, Judy (conference sales manager) finds group lodging and meeting areas Judy Komaroni: Making her mark in Steamboat photos 09/17/97 S17 Koorey, Carla wins Tugboat Superbowl (35-21) Prediction Contest with 34-20 guess Boat Beat photo 01/29/97 C5 Kornely, David (former police sergeant) firing upheld by Judge Richard Doucette Court upholds former Steamboat police sergeant's termination 03/19/97 A3 Kornely, David (former police sergeant) sues in "neglect of duty" termination Former police sergeant's lawsuit against city headed for trial 05/07/97 A2 Kortas, Jefferson and Andrea Thorne plan Aug. 16 wedding in Las Vegas, NV Wedding photo 07/30/97 A9 Kortas, Taylor Ansky born Dec. 3 to Andrea and Jefferson Kortas of Steamboat SprinBirth 12/10/97 A11 Kowalski, Laura K. (massage therapist) opens Mountain Massage on Burgess CreekMountain ambiance enhances massage photo 02/12/97 B1 Kowynia, Christopher James born Oct. 6 to Wendy and Ken Kowynia of Steamboat SBirth 10/15/97 A9 Kozatch, Jerry and Vail open Ambiente home accessories shop in Thiesen Mall New Business Specializes in Eclectic Home Furnishings photo 08/20/97 A11 KRAI-FM chosen as Colorado Broadcasters Association radio station of the year Business brief 04/02/97 B1 Kramer, Lynn and Nancy host Arts Council judges' dinner July 29 Boat Beat photos 08/06/97 A7 Kramer, Nancy (director) orchestrates Arts Council's 25th anniversary gala Boat Beat photos 06/25/97 C7 Krawzoff, George (transportation consultant) hired as transit system manager City hires consultant as its new transit manager 08/20/97 A2 Kremmling adds 48-unit motel, Cliffside Inn, at intersection of U.S.40 and CO 9 Kremmling approves plans for new motel 06/18/97 B3 Kress, William voices serious concerns about Downtown Development Plan Citizens should remain vocal about flawed DDA plan editorial 06/18/97 A10 Krinke, Ruth (Board of Realtors) receives Master of Real Estate Certification Realtors recognized at state level 11/05/97 B1 Kruse, Dale (dentist) loses friend in disasterous Mt. Everest climb Dale Kruse: Surviving challenge and tragedy photo 04/09/97 S42 Kuntz, Dennis elected president of Board of Realtors, after Dorthy Love's resignationSteamboat Springs Board of Realtors installs new officers slate 10/08/97 B1 Kurz, twins Bailey Nicole and Jesse Daniel born to Sherry and Jimmy Kurz of Craig Birth 10/01/97 A5 Labor shortages at resorts caused by low wages and lack of "attainable housing" "Help Wanted' signs tell the story photo 01/22/97 B1 Lacrosse: Sailor girls beat Boulder 12-5 and Columbine/Chatfield 7-5 Lacrosse team wins road games 03/26/97 C1 Lacrosse: Sailor girls schedule published Womens Lacrosse steps into 1997 Schedule 03/12/97 C3 Lamb, Becky claims Planet Hollywood bomber jacket donated by Cindy Crawford Boat Beat 12/17/97 C7 Lambart, Kim (SSHS) qualifies for speech nationals in student congress event Speech students talk way into nationals photo 06/04/97 A4 Lamont, Caroline (planning services director) has extensive resort experience Whistler, B.C., woman to head city's planning department 02/19/97 A10 Lamont, Caroline named planning director, to replace interim director Karen CampbeNew director fills city planning post 04/23/97 A2 Land Board bypasses notification, exchanging 100 state acres for 40 county acres Land swap leaves government fuming 04/30/97 A2 Land Board mission and makeup change declared constitutional Amendment 16 survives major court challenge 04/09/97 A5 22 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Larson, Brian (KUNC-FM "All things Considered" host) 2nd in soft feature category KUNC's Brian Larson wins national award 08/20/97 B1 Larson, Corey Don and Bryna Anne Krauth marry July 26 in Omaha, NE Wedding photo 08/27/97 A9 Lasnik, Joseph Albert (1914-1997) of Hayden dies June 17 Obituary 07/09/97 A7 Laughlin, Dave (upholsterer) starts new business Bear River Upholstery keeping busy keeping couches alive photo 09/17/97 B1 LDS Church holds Ward Conference Feb. 23 Church news 02/19/97 A7 LDS Church Stake President David Bird divides Rangley's Mormon congregation Rangely Ward split in two wards 08/06/97 A5 LDS Church's temple in Vernal, UT holds open house Temple hosts open house 10/08/97 A10 le Roux, Jennifer starts Safaris and Summits to lead tour groups to Southern Africa Travel, adventure company arrives in Steamboat photo 11/19/97 B1 Leckenby, Oliver Charles Wells born April 26 to Charlie and Juliet Leckenby of Denv Birth 06/04/97 A7 Lepore, Christopher and Marlies Ravenscroft plan July 26 wedding Engagement photo 06/18/97 A9 Lewis, Lacey Amron born Apr. 10 to Catherine and Michael Lewis of Steamboat Spri Birth 04/16/97 A7 Lewis, Taylor David born May 23 to Michele Orpi and Josh Lewis of Hayden Birth 06/04/97 A7 Libby, Nicole selected as Optimist Teen of the Month Libby, Abernathy earn praise photos 03/26/97 A2 Lichtenfels, Margaret Reid born Nov. 2 to Theresa and Tom Lichtenfels Birth 11/12/97 A11 Lift Up operates food bank and thrift store, Community Christmas Dinner for all Helping the needy one of holiday's best gifts photo 11/26/97 S26 Lighting ordinance approved by planning commission, hearing scheduled May 13 Planning panel OKs lighting rules 05/07/97 A2 Lighting, installed at fairgrounds and Yampa Valley Regional Airport, costs $65,000 New lights to shine on fairgrounds, airport 08/06/97 A2 Limberg, Megan Kerry born Apr. 24 to Jill and Barry Limberg of Steamboat Springs Birth 04/30/97 A7 Linville, Jim (Friends of the Yampa member) discusses flood damage and control Dialogue needed on development in Yampa flood plain editorial 10/08/97 A8 Lions Club donates $600 to assist special education program purchase books-on-tapEducation brief 09/10/97 A8 Literary Sojourn schedules Sept. 6, announces authors, recommends books to read Literary Sojourn: Authors, book lovers unite photos 07/23/97 A9 Little Friends Daycare receives $200,000+ to buy and renovate building in Oak Cree Day care to expand 08/27/97 A2 Little League president Jan Kaminski accepts $3000 donation from Terry Sports Boat Beat photo 01/22/97 C7 Litzau, Andrew (SS Middle School) earns Eagle Scout rating Scouting photo 03/19/97 A9 Locals supplement published Locals: A celebration of our favorite personalities photos 04/09/97 Lochridge, Daniel Stuart born Apr. 22 to Dawn and James Lochridge of Steamboat SBirth 04/30/97 A7 Lockhart, Cookie (auctioneer) attends auctioneers' winter seminar Business brief 02/26/97 B1 Lockhart, Cookie (auctioneer) conducts Gatsby Gala in Kansas City, MO Lockhart sells at gala auction 09/24/97 B1 Lockhart, Jonathan Paul born Sept 17 to Nina and Del Lockhart of Steamboat SpringBirth 09/24/97 A3 Lockhart, Wanda Jane Edmondson (1933-1997) dies Dec. 23 at ranch near Hayden Obituary photo 12/31/97 A5 Lodging and restaurant business for 1996 compared with 1994 and 1995 Tourists bring happy holidays to businesses chart 01/08/97 B1 Lodging barometer, compiled weekly, helps restaurants place accurate food orders Local businesses rely heavily on 'mozzarella cheese index' 01/08/97 B1 Lodging reservations fill to 90% occupancy for holiday week Local lodges expected to be heavily occupied for Christmas, New Year 12/24/97 B1 Lodging reservations rise 6% over last year, more "pillows" available in Dec. Advanced reservations indicate a good year for Steamboat Ski Resort 11/26/97 B1 Lodwick, Todd (Nordic combined) beats Tim Tetreault by .5 meter to win Merrill trophLodwick edges teammate for Merrill photos 02/05/97 C1 Lodwick, Todd (Nordic combined) finishes 3rd at Oberwiesenthal, Germany Todd Lodwick captures bronze in German World Cup 01/01/97 C2 Lodwick, Todd (Nordic combined) finishes 3rd in both jumping and 15K ski race Americans regain pride at Ski Town USA photos 12/17/97 C1 Lodwick, Todd, Tim Tetreault, Dave Jarrett, Kristoffer Erichsen form Nordic team American coaches hope Ski Town World Cup will spark veterans... photo 12/03/97 C1 Lodwick, Todd; Tim Tetreault; Dave Jarrett train for Winter Olympics in Nagano Nordic Combined Olympians already out of starting gate 10/15/97 A1 Loeser, Dennis Wayne, Jr. found guilty of vehicular homicide in rollover death Man found guilty in fatal July 4 car accident 02/26/97 A10 Loeser, Dennis Wayne, Jr. receives 4-year sentence in death of friend, Jesse BollingLoeser sentenced to four years 04/23/97 A2 Lomas, Michael (Ptarmigan Inn manager) attends chain convention in New Orleans Lomas attends Best Western meeting 10/15/97 B1 Long, Philip Vernon (1916-1997) dies May 22 in Cody, WY Obituary 07/09/97 A10 Longthong district non-resident property owners may vote on $418,000 improvementCouncil gives its OK to prickly ballot change 09/24/97 A10 Lorange, Scott and Susan Kipfer plan July 5 wedding Engagement photo 07/02/97 A7 Losasso, Anna Kaye born Dec. 23, 1996 to Kim and Steve Losasso of Steamboat SpBirth 01/01/97 A7 Lottery funds totalling $150,000 requested to purchase 30 acres near Howelsen Hill City seeks grant to buy land 08/27/97 A2 Lottery ticket worth over $17,000 held by Joe Tully Boat Beat photo 07/02/97 C7 Louden, Mark David marries Harper Lisa Bookman Sept. 20 in Denver Wedding photo 12/10/97 A11 Love, Elaine (realtor) recognized for Internet marketing of vacation rentals Mountain Castles' marketing honored 11/12/97 B1 Love, Elaine (realtor) wins Excellence in Speech Communications Award Business brief photo 05/07/97 B1 Love-A-Llama Family Day Treks begin July 1, with author Diane White-Crane Llama life lessons now offered daily photo 06/25/97 B1 23 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Loveland, Butch (High Country Appliance and Refrigeration owner) repairs quickly Meet Steamboat photo 06/18/97 A5 Low Income Energy Assistance program requires income proof and heating bill LEAP accepting applications 12/24/97 B1 Lucas, Jim (realtor) joins Metro Brokers Network Business brief photo 03/19/97 B1 Lucas, Jim (realtor) wins Two Million Silver Award from Century 21 Business brief photo 01/15/97 B1 Luekens, Florence West (1902-1997) dies Mar. 23 in Billings, MT Obituary 04/02/97 A7 Lumsdan, Michelle (realtor) earns Coldwell Banker Top Producer Award Business brief photo 01/29/97 B1 Luxury Inn (29 suites) and Ramada Ski Town Suites (68 suites) near completion Two hotels coming for ski season photos 10/15/97 B1 MacDonald, Scott and Annie relocate paint and decorating store to Mid-Valley Cente New digs, same service at Steamboat Paint and Decorating photo 08/20/97 B1 Mack, Edith Marie Thompson (1917-1997) dies Sept. 3 in Hayden Obituary photo 09/17/97 A7 MacMaster, Gordon Dwyer born Sept. 27 to Joann and David MacMaster of SteamboBirth 10/01/97 A5 MacMedia LLC wins 2 Maggies for visitor's guide and magazine color layout Business brief 04/30/97 B1 Macomber, Erica leads women's division of Market on the Mountain running series Craig runner sprints to top of Steamboat running series 07/16/97 C2 Madderom, Michelle (WSC skier) places 3rd in slalom, heads for Utah Winter GamesMadderom hoping local slalom races spark season photo 01/08/97 C1 Mail is delivered to only 199 of 825 boxes on Walton Creek Road Neighborhood mail delivery participation lacking in pilot area 03/19/97 A3 Maitland, Gabrielle Elyce born June 6 to Brenda and Gary E. Maitland of Steamboat Birth 07/30/97 A2 Maitland, Gary E. becomes managing editor of local newspapers Maitland takes reins at Steamboat Pilot and Today photo 05/21/97 A1 Manning, Frederica hired as sports medicine teacher at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Mapping system using Geographic Information System and Internet aids planners Pointing and clicking to better planning 01/29/97 A1 Marathon registration increases 35%, 2000 runners expected in all events Marathon, half marathon filling fast 05/28/97 C2 Marathon, half marathon, and 10k complete placings and times given Steamboat Marathon results photos 06/11/97 C3 Marias, Mackenzie Marie born May 27 to Sheila and Chuck Marias of Steamboat SprBirth 06/04/97 A7 Marijuana growing and distrubution results in arrest of John Michael Wisch and otherDrug sting leads to three arrests 03/26/97 A10 Marijuana sent to Steven Grillo and Scott Schwed via UPS results in arrests Two Steamboat men arrested after receiving pound of marijuana 03/05/97 A3 Markowitz, Katie (SSHS) chosen to live in France on Rotary Youth Exchange Education brief 01/15/97 A3 Marshall, Sally breaks ankle while hiking in Mt. Zirkel wilderness Woman rescued from Gold Creek trail 08/13/97 A2 Marshall, Steve (fund-raiser) will attempt to raise $1,000,000 for Health and Rec. New contractor takes over campaign photo 11/19/97 A1 Martin, Nicholas Robert born March 15 to Peggy and David Martin of Steamboat Spr Birth 03/19/97 A9 Marx, Steve (race driver) offers vintage car for sale after "last" race Steve Marx: Life in the fast lane photos 04/09/97 S43 Marx, Virginia Willmering (1911-1996) dies Nov. 26, 1996 Obituary 01/01/97 A7 Mathews, Cody Tyler born May 31 to Kim and Shane Mathews of Steamboat SpringsBirth 06/04/97 A7 Mathews, Eric (SSHS) picked for mogul and freestyle efforts Skier of the week photo 02/19/97 C1 Mauth, Wendell (1937-1997) services held Nov. 1 in Craig Obituary 11/05/97 A11 Maverick Airways begins service to Steamboat Springs Airport Jan. 20 Commuter air service returns to Steamboat 01/22/97 A2 Maverick Airways considers accommodating passengers from striking airlines Possible pilot strike would affect local resort economy 02/12/97 A1 Maverick Airways consolidates flights from DIA to Steamboat after March 1 Maverick reduces schedule photo 02/26/97 B1 Maverick Airways cuts schedule to one departure and arrival per day Maverick cuts Steamaboat flights 05/14/97 A2 Maverick Airways founded by Cody Diekroeger using former Continental pilots Making of a Maverick photos 01/29/97 B1 Maverick Airways rent and landing fees waived during 1997 County agrees to waive airport fees for Maverick 02/12/97 A3 Maverick Airways serves Steamboat Brewery beer and Grand Junction wines Business brief 04/30/97 B1 Maverick Airways signs ticketing and baggage agreements with TWA and Frontier Maverick signs airline deals 02/12/97 B1 Maverick Airways suspends service to Steamboat Springs airport indefinitely Commuter air service to Steamboat falters photo 05/28/97 B1 Maverick Airways' refunds on commuter coupons delayed Still waiting for Maverick refund 07/02/97 B1 MAX (Mountain Air Express) affected by bankruptcy of shareholder, WestPac Small airlines struggle to stay in Yampa Valley 10/15/97 B1 MAX (Mountain Air Express) discontinues service to Yampa Valley Regional Airport MAX suspends service 02/26/97 B1 MAX (Mountain Air Express) resumes local service from DIA in mid-December 1997 MAX coming back to Hayden airport 07/16/97 A2 May, Bill and Cynthia (ranchers) donate half value of land in conservation easement Legacy project pays first dividend 07/30/97 A7 May, Cynthia (rancher) recognized for 4-H and Routt County Cattlewomen roles Cynthia May wins district homemaker honors photo 09/10/97 A5 May, Stephen (author) publishes "Zane Grey: Romancing the West" Craig author's latest book delves into life of Zane Grey photo 07/23/97 C9 Mayfield, Charlie hired as vice president of marketing at Ski Country USA Mayfield to head marketing at Colorado Ski Country USA 02/05/97 A3 Mazzola, Jill (4-H leader) represents 4-H nationally in media promotions Routt County 4-H leader appointed to national advertising team photo 01/08/97 A8 McClelland, Lance R. and Kimberly A. Jones plan June 6, 1998 wedding Engagement photo 12/24/97 A10 McCollum, Cala Anne born Sept. 17 to Melanie and John McCollum of Oak Creek Birth 09/24/97 A7 24 Summary Headline Comments Date Page McCormick, Emily (SSHS) attends World Leadership Congress Education brief 05/28/97 A4 McCormick, Emily (SSHS) chosen for leadership ability Rotary Club honors year's final Students of Month photo 07/02/97 A4 McCormick, Emily (SSHS) places 3rd. in high jump at state track/field championshipsSigns, signs, everywhere signs 05/21/97 A1 McDonald, Boomer leads WSC Alpine development skiers Skier of the Week photo 03/19/97 C1 McElroy, Susan Chernak (author) signs "Animals as Teachers and Healers" at booksSpotlights 01/15/97 C8 McFarland, Brook Madison born Nov. 17 to Kathleen and Harry McFarland of PhippsBirth 11/26/97 A7 McGeary, Bonny (mortgage broker) offers hints for mortgage qualification Meet Steamboat: Northern Rockies Mortgage photo 10/08/97 A3 McGeary, Bonny (mortgage broker) runs Northern Rockies Mortgage Meet Steamboat photo 07/16/97 A5 McGuire, Kathyleen takes podium of community orchestra after Matt Switzer resigns New local conductor named 08/27/97 A2 McInnis, Scott (representative) wants estate and gift tax repealled Time to kill the death tax editorial 04/23/97 A10 McKeown, Molly Kathleen born Feb. 3 to Donnee and Dan McKeown of Englewood Birth 02/26/97 A11 McKune, Russell J. and Jennifer L. Miller plan June 7 wedding in Omaha, NE Engagement photo 04/16/97 A7 McLimans, Paul (district attorney) still investigating attack of 12-year-old girl No charges filed yet in Halloween assault 12/03/97 A5 McNasby, Meghan Courtney represents CO at Maiden of the Mournes Festival in Ire Education brief 07/02/97 A4 McNeal, Karen Irene McGruder (1943-1997) dies July 16 in Silt Obituary 07/23/97 A4 Meek, Chantal (SSHS) named player of the year in Northwest Soccer Conference Conference honors Sailors 05/28/97 C1 Meek, Frank (fishing guide) hosts phone-in talk show on KBCR radio Business brief 06/04/97 B1 Megadog ska band plays Inferno May 23 Same old SKA, New Twist photo 05/21/97 C9 Mekelburg, Randy wins all-around rodeo title; Brett Brooks wins bronc award twice Brooks claims second Pat Mantle bronc title photos 08/27/97 B1 Melodrama review: Betsy Green, the Mushroom Queen presented Wed. nights in M Mushroom melodrama makes light-hearted theater 03/19/97 C9 Melodrama, "Betsy Green, the Mushroom Queen" plays July 9-Aug. 27 at Ore HousePrepare to hiss and boo at Western melodrama 07/09/97 C9 Meltzler, Nick (Board of Realtors president) summarizes year's charity work Realtors look back on '96 contributions 02/05/97 B3 Merriam, Prescott receives Master's Cup at Roaring Fork Hound's fox hunt Boat Beat photo 01/08/97 C5 Mesa Air Group pays $58,000 in past-due airport fees and signs contract Mesa, county reach agreement 07/30/97 A4 Mesa Airlines' United Express cancels flights due to lack of pilots United Express explains woes 09/17/97 B1 Mesecher, Sherry (realtor) receives Re/Max Hall of Fame award Business brief photo 03/26/97 B1 Methamphetamine manufacturing and usage rises, 16 arrested in Craig Speed use, arrests rise in Routt and Moffat counties 08/20/97 A2 Methodist women piece quilt for raffle to benefit missions United Methodist Quilters photo 11/05/97 A2 Mid Valley Busines Center hosts mixer with flamenco guitarist and jugglers Chamber business mixer tonight 09/17/97 B1 Middle School 2nd semester honor roll published Final honor roll for Steamboat Springs Middle School 07/16/97 A12 Middle School 6th graders attend Chinese skills workshops to end China study unit Chinese Day at middle school photos 11/19/97 C10 Middle School 8th graders pick up 900 pounds of trash; analyse and graph data Yampa offers real life lessons photos 09/24/97 C10 Middle School first quarter honor roll published First quarter honor rolls released for Steamboat Springs Middle School 11/26/97 A10 Middle School honor roll published Steamboat Springs Middle School honor roll 05/14/97 A4 Middle School involves 230 students in production of Peter Pan musical Pan stays young, but helps kids grow photo 02/12/97 C7 Middle School prepares for production of Peter Pan musical, Feb 13-15 Straight ahead 'til morning photo 02/05/97 A8 Middle School second quarter honor roll published Steamboat Springs Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll 02/26/97 A4 Middle School students assemble and present portfolio of work at the end of 8th gradThe portfolio will enable students to articulate and reflect... 04/30/97 A3 Middle School students learn everyday physics from CSU physics department The Little Shop of Physics: This science class is shockingly fun photos 10/01/97 C10 Migration to state ranks 6th in U.S., according to United Van Lines Colorado in top-10 for new residents 03/19/97 B3 Miller, Jason B. (1973-1997) dies July 1 in Boston, MA Obituary 08/06/97 A5 Miller, Kent Linde born Mar. 26 to Kristen and Chris Miller of Hayden Birth 04/02/97 A7 Miller, Scott (chef) demonstrates ice carving tools and techniques at Sheraton Sculptor breaking the ice at Sheraton photos 12/31/97 C10 Mine Safety and Health extends comment period on occupational noise exposure Business brief 04/02/97 B3 Mitchell, Shawn (Independence Institute fellow) addresses criminal sentence length Shortening prison sentences would impact more than just finances editorial 12/03/97 A10 Mobile home owners should be required to meet life safety and building codes Oak Creek board urged not to tighten mobile home regulations 02/26/97 A2 Mobile homes can be situated only in designated parks after Feb. 1 Oak Creek Town Board grapples with contentious mobile-homes issue 02/05/97 A3 Moffat Tunnel Commission pays $45,000 dividend to 9 counties in dissolution County to receive dividend check 03/19/97 A5 Mohler, Tawni Michelle born March 25 to Tami and J. Kurt Mohler of Craig Birth 04/02/97 A7 Moldovan, Douglas J. released from hospital after overdosing on prescription drug Overdose puts man in 'near coma' 04/30/97 A10 Moloney, William (commissioner of education) discusses assessment test results New state education tests: The bad news is the good news editorial 11/05/97 A12 Montessori Education Center relocates to Maple Street, access is from McKinley School relocation approved 07/16/97 A2 25 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Montessori School expresses interest in helping young children respect environment Grant proposal seeks to help children respect environment 07/23/97 B3 Montieth, George Tate born May 13 to Karen and George Montieth of Hayden Birth 05/21/97 A13 Moon, Aidan Miguel born Mar. 1 to Dawn and Michael Moon of Clark Birth 03/05/97 A7 Moonhill Schoolhouse in Upper Elk River Valley receives $48,540 grant for restoratioThe Phases of Moonhill photo 01/15/97 C8 Moore, Carol Centgraf (realtor) joins Colorado Group Realty Business brief photo 07/16/97 B1 Moore, Megan (entrepreneur) owns and operates snack bar at Health & Recreation Snack bar brings summer success photo 10/08/97 B1 Moore, Noreen claims Harley Davidson motorcycle at 1997 Velvet Ball Boat Beat 12/17/97 C7 Moots Cycles affected by UPS strike, as bike parts sit in Grand Junction UPS strike throws local businesses a curve ball 08/06/97 B1 MorningStar Victims Center moves from Oak Creek to Steamboat Springs Shelter gets nod to move downtown 05/21/97 A7 Moser, Kathy retires from Ski Corp. international sales director post Moser enjoys best of both worlds photo 07/09/97 B1 Mosher, Ron (water resource engineer) recives Water Environment Federation awar Local engineer receives award 11/26/97 B1 Mothers profiled, honored by Health Care Association Auxiliary at Panda Garden Steamboat salutes Moms photos 04/30/97 C10 Motorcycle road race results for all classes, including vintage cycles, listed Flag falls on Steamboat's Motorcycle week photos 09/17/97 C10 Motorcycle week races scheduled for Hayden Speedway and Mt. Werner Circle Roar of vintage motorcycles returns 09/10/97 B1 Mouffe, Lynne Wolfe (1954-1997) dies Dec. 7 Obituary photo 12/31/97 A8 Mountain biking competitors begin 8-race series June 4 Series rides into summer season 05/21/97 C1 Mountain biking: Lincoln Navigator Tour of the Rockies attracts top competitors Mountain biking's top riders converge on Steamboat 06/25/97 C2 Mountain biking: Town Challenge series posts times for Mt. Werner race Biking series takes riders to Mt. Werner 06/25/97 C3 Mountain biking: Town Challenge Series second race covers Zig Zag trail at ski areaRace series heads up hill 06/18/97 C1 Mountain Madrigal Singers present Handel's "Messiah" with Chamber Orchestra Messiah has been part of local holiday for 27 years 11/26/97 S12 Moynihan, Jerry, Jr. remembers idyllic summer working on Adam's Ranch Memories of a Hay-bailing summer in 1970 photo 07/23/97 A10 Mudslide briefly closes County Road 129, one mile south of Clark Super-saturated photo 04/30/97 A1 Mudslide potential for ten county roads watched by Road and Bridge Department Road crews keep wary eyes on spring thaw 04/23/97 A2 Mueller, Carl and Charles Kentnor (consultants) advise small business owners at CMFree, unlimited consulting 09/10/97 B1 Mumm, William Alexander born Sept. 30 to Carla and Ed Mumm of Steamboat Sprin Birth 10/08/97 A7 Munn, Suzanne and John limit development on 550-acres on Vista Verde Guest RanElk River landowners donate easements 01/22/97 A7 Muntzert, James Robert (1915-1997) of Yampa dies Jan. 4, services held July 3 Obituary 07/09/97 A7 Murphey, Michael Martin (country-western singer) may perform over Labor Day 'WestFest' possibility for Steamboat in '98 01/22/97 A3 Murphy's Exchange features Galatix and Grinch bands Oct. 10 and 11 "G" whiz 10/08/97 C10 Murray, Utah Richard born Mar. 21 to Dina and Doug Murray of Stagecoach Birth 03/26/97 A5 Myers, Lynne L. becomes executive director of Community Orchestra Ohio woman to lead local orchestra 07/23/97 A7 Myhre, Lief and Lucianne Sullivan plan June 21 wedding in Osterville, MA Engagement photo 06/11/97 A11 Nash, Kolton John born Jan. 30 to Tami Chadwick & Jerome Nash of Craig Birth 02/05/97 A5 National Park Service increases fees for tour vans and buses to raise revenue Tour vehicle fees going up Jan. 1 for national parks 12/10/97 A7 National Restaurant Assn. warns about bogus $189 invoices resembling EPA noticesBusiness brief 01/29/97 B3 Nations, Casey John born June 26 to Debbie and Brent Nations of Craig Birth 07/09/97 A2 Natural gas rates rise by nearly 50%; large-user budgets unprepared Gas rate hike surprises city, hospital officials 12/03/97 A5 Natural Way, "green" retailer, opens clothing and cosmetic boutique on Lincoln Ave. 'Natural Way' of business has a friendly nature photo 07/30/97 B1 Nature Conservancy hosts public dedication at Carpenter Ranch Conservancy showcases ranch project on Saturday 05/28/97 A1 Nature Conservancy protects two stands of cottonwoods along Yampa River Conservancy taps Legacy funds to buy 118 acres 08/20/97 A1 Neste Auto Glass owners Jeff and Sharon Sexton donate $25/windshield to child car Business brief 04/30/97 B1 New Year's Eve entertainment offerings summarized Let's party! It's New Year's Eve photo 12/31/97 C8 Newborn Network holds Halloween party for babies and parents Boat Beat photo 11/05/97 C7 News highlights of 1996 summarized by month 1996: A year of record snow photos 01/01/97 A1-5 News stories ranked by impact and listed by month 1997: The Year in Review 12/31/97 A1 Nichols, Janet named marketing director of Chamber Resort Chamber promotes Evans, Nichols photo 01/08/97 B1 Nickey, Bill recognized for years of service to junior golf program Long-time golf coach honored by club photo 11/12/97 C2 Niederhauser, Seth Chance born Sept. 18 to Robin and Chris Niederhauser of CoalmBirth 09/24/97 A3 Nightlife, recreation, entertainment and the arts covered in 4 Points section 4 Points begins in Steamboat Today 03/05/97 C7 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs free concert June 27 at Howelsen Hill Concert promoters hope to strike 'pay-Dirt" at Howelsen photo 06/04/97 C7 Noel, Richard Price and Darlene Katherine Craven marry Sept. 28 in Las Vegas, NVWedding photo 10/15/97 A9 Nolting, Jon (ski coach) becomes competition director for ski and snowboard assn. Nolting named U.S. Ski Team central director 05/07/97 C1 26 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Nonprofit organizations provide for needs beyond health and human services 'Nonprofits' touch all of our lives in Routt County 03/12/97 A1 Nonprofits thank benefactors for $1.6 milion benefits on Philanthropy Day Businesses get recognition on Philanthropy Day 11/05/97 A1 Nordic combined: WSCs Johnny Spillane wins K88 jumping and 10K cross country Spillane leads pack at Steamboat Junior Olympic qualifier 12/24/97 C3 Norris, Mary Beth (flute instructor) students perform Pied Piper of Hamlin with CSO Boat Beat photo 07/30/97 C7 Norris, Mary Beth (flute instructor) teaches children to play using penny whistles Flutist unlocking doors to music for students photos 10/15/97 A1 Norris, Mary Beth accompanies flutist Jimmy Walker at Strings tent concert Boat Beat 07/16/97 C8 Northwest Colorado Animal Assistance League organizes with 12 members Advocates for animals take action, begin fund raising photo 08/20/97 A4 Northwest Colorado Assn. for Education of Young Children provides parenting booksNew resource library teaches parenting skills 11/12/97 A1 Norton, Tom (CO senate president) aims to fix inequity in tax structure Colorado Senator's goal: tax relief for businesses 01/15/97 A2 Norton, Tom (CO senate president) discusses SB47 protecting private property rightsSanctity of private property editorial 02/12/97 A10 Norton, Tom (CO senate president) says Front Range water needs recharge, storagePeace overdue in Colorado's water war editorial 04/16/97 A8 Norwest Student Loan Center sponsors Liberty! Scholarship Contest on Internet Students surfing for scholarships 10/29/97 A2 Noyes, Andrew premiers new snowboarding video Nov. 15 at Heavenly Daze Snowboard Cinematographer photo 11/12/97 C9 Nunsense runs Fridays and Saturdays through March 29 at Seventh Street PlayhousNo Nunsense photo 02/19/97 C7 O'Leary, Marty hired to teach second grade at Soda Creek Elementary New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Oak Creek celebrates 90th birthday over the Labor Day weekend Oak Creek celebrates 90th anniversary 08/20/97 A15 Oak Creek Trailer Park evacuates when propane leak causes small explosion Trailer park evacuated after explosion 03/26/97 A10 Oak Creek's Hometown Jubilee commemorates 90-year mining heritage Coal miners' daughters, sons pay their tributes photos 07/02/97 A1,2 Oakland, Jaki honored as Hospitality Person of the Year An evening with the Stars of Steamboat photos 04/09/97 C10 Octagon Club Kiddie Carnival held at Soda Creek Elementary Apr. 6 Send in the clowns photo 04/09/97 A4 Odermatt, Danica Gail born Jan. 21 to Janet and Donald Odermatt of Hayden Birth 01/29/97 A5 Oechsel, Roger G. (1927-1997) dies Sept 12 in Houston, TX, burial in Oakbrook, IL Obituary 09/24/97 A7 Ohman, Bob (1928-1997) dies July 14 in New York, NY Obituary photo 07/23/97 A9 Old West Building remodel uncovers Double S Motors, Pontiac/Case Tractor dealer Remodel reveals downtown history photo 06/04/97 B1 Olmstead, Tim leads treks to Nepal after living there for 12 years From Clark to Kathmandu...a Buddhist abroad photo 01/29/97 C8 Olsen, Erin Elisabeth born Mar. 19 to Cindy and Mattew Olsen of Steamboat SpringsBirth 03/26/97 A5 Ondrejka, Michelle Miyako born Feb. 17 to Yoko and Richard Ondrejka of StagecoacBirth 02/26/97 A11 Optimists host 7th Annual Pumpkin (painting) Festival Behold, the Great Pumpkin 10/08/97 C10 Orgish, Freda Elisa Hembry (1905-1997) dies Apr. 14 in Gypsum Obituary 04/23/97 A7 Orton, Julie wins golf ball jump-off, donates $1000 check to Winter Sports Club Boat Beat photo 04/02/97 C7 Orton, Lyman and Julie donate 712 acres for conservation easement on Emerald Mt Land trust acquires Emerald Mtn. easement 01/22/97 A2 Osbourn, Annie June born June 11 to Ginny and James Osbourn, Jr. Birth 06/18/97 A9 Ostrom, Terry relocates spa business to Copper Ridge Business Park Precision Pools and Spas moving up locally photo 10/08/97 B1 Over-The-Hill-Gang awards 4 freestyle skiers $750 each to defray expenses Boat Beat 12/17/97 C7 Owen, Bill (Steamboat Seafood Company and catering service owner) sells fresh fishMeet Steamboat photo 07/30/97 A5 Owens, Bill (state treasurer) says that reinstatement of Noble Bill will provide funds Higher gas taxes unnecessary; vote against Amendment One editorial 10/15/97 A10 Owens, Bill (state treasurer) shares opinions on income tax and government spendinTax day: The Celebration of a National Myth editorial 04/09/97 A8 Ozbun, Jerald Allen (1932-1997) dies June 10 in Grand Junction Obituary 06/25/97 A9 Paddler kayaking magazine acquired by American Canoe Association affiliate Paddler magazine sold to Paddlesport Publishing 08/13/97 B1 Pappini, Dave (B & B owner) represents Upper Elk River Valley community interests County to hire private consultant for Elk River 12/03/97 A1 Parent-Teacher conference guidelines reflect partnership potential How to have better parent-teacher conferences 02/26/97 A9 Park, Kane Mitchell born Dec. 1 to Elizabeth and Win Park of Steamboat Springs Birth 12/10/97 A11 Parks and Recreation hosts picnic for 175 senior citizens Record number of senior citizens attend seniors' picnic 06/25/97 A2 Partners in Routt County mentoring program schedules monthly events An investment for a lifetime photos 02/26/97 C8 Paschal, Tracee (cosmetologist) relocates to Bushwacker's ready-to-wear Paschal joins Bushwacker's 11/12/97 B1 Pearl Lake State Park campground rehabilitation includes removal of hazardous tree Making state parks safer photo 10/22/97 A1 Pearl, Allison Katherine born Jan. 8 to Valerie and Jerry Pearl of Steamboat Springs Birth 01/15/97 A5 Pearlman, Andy (Steamboat Motors) attends Ford satisfaction seminar in Dearborn, Business brief photo 07/16/97 B1 Peek, Kim (megasavant) inspires students at Whiteman Primary graduation Rain Man's message: It's OK to be different 06/04/97 A4 Peek, Kim (megasavant) speaks to 8th graders on respect for human differences Real 'Rain Man' to share message photo 05/21/97 A9 Pelletier family high schoolers attend CMC in accellerated Super Grad program Five brothers, sisters experience college before graduating from high school 08/13/97 A4 Pensack, Abbe joins Steamboat Reservations and Travel, Inc. Business brief 06/11/97 B1 27 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Pensack, Bob "Doc" joins Lake Catamount Realty Business brief photo 02/26/97 B1 Pentathalon on Mar. 6 features skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking and running Steamboat Pentathlon challenges athletes 03/05/97 C2 Peroulis, J. Stellos born July 9 to Karen and Stanley Peroulis of Baggs, WY Birth 07/16/97 A9 Perry, Jean (artist) displays flower paintings at Depot through Apr. 5 Two artists share affinity for the West 03/12/97 C7 Perry, Jean (artist) exhibits oil paintings at Arts Council 25th anniversary show Prominent artists share Depot show photo 02/26/97 C7 Perry-Mansfield Children's Festival participants write their own plays Artists granted decision-making power photos 07/09/97 C9 Perry-Mansfield food and wine festival benefit attendees sample kangaroo filets Boat Beat photos 04/16/97 C7 Perry-Mansfield Main Studio hosts Change Your Mind, Change Your Life workshop Speakers stress benefits at attitudinal healing photo 3A 10/01/97 A1 Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp presents murder mystery July 5-6 Rimers of Eldritch frost over trouble in Heartland photo 07/02/97 C9 Perry-Mansfield receives $87,000 grant to restore 75-year old women's dorm Arts camp wins historic building grant photo 10/29/97 C9 Perry-Mansfield Repertory Dance Company rehearses April 12 fund raiser Madness de Vine showcases dance photo 04/02/97 C9 Perry-Smith, Crosby (ski jumper) inducted into Western State's Hall of Fame Perry-Smith joins Western's Sports Hall of Fame 10/15/97 C1 Pesticides sold by telephone may be diluted according to C. J. Mucklow (county age Fradulent pesticide sales reported 03/05/97 A5 Peters, Chance Kenneth born Oct. 1 to Stacey and Kenn Peters of Oak Creek Birth 10/08/97 A7 Peterson, Briana Eilleen born Nov. 19 to Stephanie and Greg Peterson of Yampa Birth 12/10/97 A11 Peterson, Harley Davon (1911-1997) dies Nov. 5 in Delta Obituary 11/26/97 C4 Peterson, Mike and Kerry purchase funeral home from Mark and Tina Shearon Shearon Funeral Home changes hands photo 09/10/97 B1 Peterson, Nick (Valley Times editor) tries reverse psychology with kid smokers Go ahead and smoke, kids; just remember to suck and swallow editorial 11/05/97 A12 Petranovich family asks that memorial donations be made to Hospice Care Center Memorial donations 08/20/97 A15 Petranovich, Joseph (1911-1997) dies June 21 in Koehler, NM Obituary 08/13/97 A9 Pfister, Raymond and Miracle Berg will marry July 5 in Hayden Engagement photo 03/05/97 A7 Phillips, Lori (Community Benefits Group) helps clients find best employee benefits Capable, friendly Professionals work with clients at CBG 08/06/97 A4 Phipps, Bonnie and the Elastic Band play at the high school auditorium June 27 Elastic Band delights children photo 06/25/97 C9 Photos "Impressions: a 24-Hour Portrait of University Hospital" exhibited at Depot Photos show human side of hospital photo 05/07/97 C9 Pi Kappa Phi members bicycle across country to raise money for the disabled Fraternity members stop in Steamboat 07/09/97 A2 Pielstick, Matthew and Samantha Bickford plan April 12 wedding Engagement photo 02/19/97 A7 Pielstick, Michael L. marries Julie Lynn Horthrop Nov. 2, 1996 in Brooklyn, NY Wedding photo 03/05/97 A7 Pierce, H. Lyle (physician) joins Lyman Brothers Urology Clinic Dr. H. Lyle Pierce joins IMH staff photo 08/13/97 B3 Pierce, Larry (photographer) films outdoor sports and recreation Meet Steamboat: Larry Pierce Photography photo 08/27/97 A5 Pifer, Lee Ann opens Material Girls, Ltd., supplying upholstery and drapery fabric Fabric store caters to mountain living photo 12/10/97 B1 Pinderman, David R. J. (1968-1997) dies Dec. 15 Obituary photo 12/24/97 A7 Pioneer Village, 17-acre subdivision, plan includes mobile, modular and standard ho Affordable housing may be here by fall 06/11/97 B3 Pipes exposed to moving air, at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, will freeze and burst Local plumbers warn against damages from frozen pipes photo 01/01/97 A2 Pirch, Kevin hired as Pilot/Today newspapers' city government and ski reporter Pirch joins Pilot/Today photo 08/13/97 B1 Pirnat, Paul (former sheriff deputy) dismissal questioned Left to wonder why... editorial 03/05/97 A9 Play review: Steamboat Community Players production of "Nunsense" rates fun Little sisters garner big laughs 03/05/97 C7 Plein Air Painters of America host workshop at Perry-Mansfield Camp A brush of fresh air photos 09/10/97 C10 Poirier, Brienne Alys born July 10 to Shannon and Greg Poirier of Steamboat SpringsBirth 07/23/97 A4 Polhill, Dennis (Independence Institute fellow) considers light rail failures Maybe government mass transit is no longer a workable solution editorial 12/24/97 A8 Police department employees' suit over personnel selection procedures continues Judge refuses to dismiss police employees' lawsuit against city 02/05/97 A3 Police department promotion lawsuit seeks reopening of hiring process Quick action sought in police vs. Steamboat Springs lawsuit 03/05/97 A3 Polk, A.U. and Peggy win Motorcycle Week raffle poster Boat Beat photo 10/08/97 C7 Pollard, Ron (realtor) moves from downtown location into remodelled offices ReMax real estate moves off of 'Main Street,' into new, spacious offices photos 09/10/97 B1 Portfolios combine writing, speaking, creativity, and organizational abilities It's not just a term paper anymore 05/28/97 A3 Postal service reminds that mail for overseas military must be sent by Dec. 1 Mail early, avoid holiday rush, Postal Service says 11/12/97 A1 PostNet of Steamboat Springs opens in Mid Valley Business Center One stop does it all at new office center photo 06/25/97 B1 Poulter Camp volunteers clear Gold Creek Mine site of trash and debris Poulter Camp's teenagers help USFS clean up old mining site photos 08/13/97 A12 Poulter, Glenn roasted and toasted at Sheraton Ballroom birthday celebration Dr. Poulter celebrates 70th 03/19/97 A9 Powell, Roy (Winter Sports Club director) ends tenure June 1 Powell out as WSC director 01/29/97 A3 Powell, Tammy joins Steamboat Reservations and Travel Powell newest travel agent 07/23/97 B1 Prayer day breakfast held at LePeep's May 1 Day of Prayer focuses on faith 04/30/97 A7 President's Day weekend strike threat thwarted by president's intervention Clinton sends pilots back to work 02/19/97 A3 28 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Prince, Ariellen (SSHS), recognized by Optimists, plans career in pediatric nursing Civic clubs select Barnett, Prince students of month 05/28/97 A4 Principal's Information Committee co-chaired by Tracey Epley and Char Rusk Soda Creek PIC Sets Goals High 01/29/97 A8 Project WILD brings outdoor experiences to preschoolers Early childhool nature education project funded 09/24/97 A3 Propane costs 44% more than is did a year ago, rising from $1.35 to $1.44.9/gal. Cold weather adds to already high cost of propane gas 01/22/97 B1 Property appraisals can be appealed by following correct steps Appealing an appraisal 05/14/97 B1 Property assessment rises 18% to $296 million, decreasing school mill levy to 32.62 School district's valuation rises 08/13/97 A3 Property value increases 23% since 1995, 49% since 1993, taxes follow Property value jump may mean tax increase for some 05/14/97 B1 Prudential Trimontane realtors earn top individual awards Business brief photos 04/16/97 B1 Ptach, Cindy (realtor) joins Colorado Group Realty Business brief photo 07/16/97 B1 Public Access Line allows residents to request city response to problems PAL keeping communications lines open 07/02/97 A1 Public safety assistant director candidates include police lieutenant Arthur J. Fiebing Three in running for No. 2 public safety job 08/20/97 A2 Public safety director (chief of police/fire) applicants yield 9 semi-finalists Search for Steamboat Springs public safety director narrows 04/02/97 A2 Puhl Jeep, submerged since April, located and removed from Yampa River Dive teams pull Jeep from Yampa 08/13/97 A2 Puhl, Yvonne of Craig plunges Cherokee into river west of Hayden, swims to safety Jeep plunges into Yampa River 04/09/97 A2 Pullman, Greg completes Housing Inspection Foundation course before starting busi Complete Home Inspection Services makes its debut photo 09/24/97 B1 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) at Centennial Ranch preserves open space Vernon Summer sells development rights photo 06/11/97 A5 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) board develops eligibility requirements draft Criteria set for open-space program 06/04/97 A6 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) board may be subject to public meeting lawsPDR board wants private debates 09/10/97 A1 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Citizens Advisory Board chosen Seven named to PDR board 01/29/97 A2 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Citizens Advisory Board interviews scheduleCommissioners interviewing candidates for PDR advisory board 01/15/97 A8 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) funds released for 160-acre property County set to fund PDR demo project 05/07/97 A2 Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) needs comments by June 25 Input wanted on county PDR selection criteria draft 06/18/97 A7 Quilters form 80-member Delectable Mountain guild, offering friendship and ideas Quilting: On the Cutting Edge photos 03/05/97 C8 Quitugua, Kin (falconer) presents hawking demonstration at HawkQuest: Get up close, personal with birds of prey photo 06/25/97 A4 Radamus, Aldo named interim alpine development coordinator for U. S. Skiing Radamus alpine development coordinator 01/15/97 C1 Radio program directors listen to hundreds of compact discs, choose playlists Radio formats tuned for broad apapeal photos 01/22/97 C10 Railroad tracks must be retained for start of mountain town's passenger service Locals leading charge to save rail lines 10/22/97 A3 Rainbow Weekend schedule for July 17-20 published, 50 hot air balloons expected Every Color of the Rainbow photos 07/16/97 C10 Rainbow Weekend visitors stimulate business, sales tax revenues report in Aug. Pot of gold for merchants at end of Rainbow Weekend 07/23/97 B1 Rainbow Weekend's Art in the Park and Balloon Rodeo praised Color it green, as in successful photo 07/23/97 A1 Ramada Vacation Suites sponsors Childreach to assist needy children Time-sharing means caring 11/19/97 B1 Ramirez, Foster Jedichia born Mar. 10 to Jacqueline and Alan Ramirez of Steamboa Birth 03/26/97 A5 Ramirez, Kassidy Mae born Sept 17 to Sarah and Francisco Ramirez of Kremmling Birth 09/24/97 A7 Ranch and Rural Living Conference held Sept. 26-27 in Craig, sponsored by Extensi Ranch, living conference Friday, Saturday photo 09/24/97 A5 Ranchlands and Natural Areas Initiative receives $26,000 donation from PDR, Inc. PDR campaign helped by full coffers 01/08/97 A3 Ranieri, Antonio Colton born Dec. 23, 1996 to Julie and Wayne Ranieri of Steamboa Birth 01/01/97 A7 Rapacz, John survives cardiac arrest due to efforts of fellow City Market workers Co-workers help save man's life 07/23/97 A7 Ravenscroft, Chip and Annice Gouveia marry in Cabo San Lucas Boat Beat photo 05/28/97 C7 Real estate investment supplement published Invest in Steamboat photos 08/20/97 Real property tax delinquent list published Real property tax delinquent list 10/15/97B3,12-1 Realtors Foundation grants $11,000 to four local agencies Non-profits receive affordable housing grants from Realtors 10/01/97 B1 Realtors recieve awards from RE/MAX at dinner dance Business brief photos 03/05/97 B1 Reary, Emma Milosevich of Oak Creek dies Nov. 29 Obituary 12/24/97 A7 Recycling expenses for glass, some plastics and magazines not justified Waste Management no longer recylcling glass, plastics, or magazines 01/08/97 A1 Recycling tips for wrapings, ribbons, trees, decorations, cards, and packaging given Recycling Christmas: How to make holidays environmentally friendly 11/26/97 S29 Redistricting seeks to equalize population in 3 districts Redistricting: Much to do about little 05/28/97 A1 Redman, Ryan and Marissa Perry plan June 28 wedding Engagement photo 06/11/97 A11 Reece, Jane Sindell (photographer) displays work at Full Moon Cafe Versatile artist treasures the light photo 04/30/97 C9 Reece, Jeremy Tucker born Dec. 31, 1996 to Jan and Todd Reece of Craig Birth 01/08/97 A5 Reed, Sand (animal trainer) teaches pet owners and local history Sand Reed: They call him "dogman" photo 04/09/97 S38 Rehder, Henry (pioneer) celebrates 97th birthday Boat Beat photo 10/22/97 C7 Reidy, Derek saves Gary Spencer, after Spencer car rolls into Stagecoach ReservoirLocal rescues man from reservoir 05/28/97 A13 29 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Reiff, Lynn (mortgage sales representative) recognized by Norwest Mortgage Business brief photo 02/12/97 B1 Reiff, Lynn (mortgate sales representative) attends Northwest Mortgage Conference Business brief photo 03/12/97 B1 Repair Dynamics ASE certified technicians provide automotive repairs Meet Steamboat photo 07/02/97 A10 Republican Party officers serve barbeque lunch to 80 senior citizens Political service photo 10/22/97 A4 Restaurant Assn. presents check to subsidize air service; businesses add $100,000 $10,000 contribution for air service 07/16/97 A3 Restaurants claim 8% of Colorado's economy, take-out business booms locally Restaurants going strong locally, statewide photos 12/24/97 B1 Revenue may exceed Tabor Amendment cap; vote needed to retain excess Revenue cap poses quandary for city 07/16/97 A3 Rhoades, Stephanie (recreation/tourism major) serves internship with Chamber ResoBusiness brief 03/05/97 B1 Rhoads, Karen (Lift-Up director) coordinates 45 volunteers at food bank Karen Rhoads: Always looking for a challenge photos 09/17/97 S4 Richey, Tess Nurit born Nov. 22 to Dano and Wes Richey of Steamboat Springs Birth 12/10/97 A11 Ridgeline and Hillside Overlay District creation covers too much ground Planning commission recommends denial of broad ridgeline ordinance 03/19/97 A3 Ridgeline construction regulations fail, skylined structures ordinance offered 'Skylined' structures singled out 04/09/97 A2 Ridgeline construction violation depends on vantage point Skyline plan raises concern 06/04/97 A1 Rienks, Bessie Jo retires from Steamboat Medical Clinic after 27 years of service Co-workers honor Bessie Jo Rienks at retirement photo 08/06/97 A9 Rife, Aron (Navy SEAL) focuses on training and committment Aron Rife: Steamboat grad chooses honorable path photos 04/09/97 S32 Rinck, Jonathan Eldon born Oct. 16 to Bette Vanhahl and Leon Rinck of Steamboat SBirth 10/22/97 A9 Rinn, Timothy (chiropractor) completes sports injury rehabilitation training Steamboat boasts chiropractic diplomat photo 04/30/97 B1 Rivers and streams in Routt County closed to all but kakyakers and canoeists Sheriff restricts use of waterways 05/28/97 A12 Riversong, Michael (author) signs "Design Ecology" at Off the Beaten Path bookstoreSpotlights: Dynamic duo 01/01/97 C7 RMI transfers local customers to Amigo.net in Alamosa Amigo.net buys Rocky Mountain Internet's three rural markets 07/23/97 B3 Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise plays the Inferno Jan. 18 Motown singer evokes sidewalk sound photo 01/15/97 C7 Roberts, Ryan (WSC) monitors blood sugar 7 times/day to maintain activity level Diabetes fails to slow Steamboat Springs skier 03/05/97 C1 Robertson, Jeremy paralyzed from waist down in snowmobile accident Local man moved to rehab hospital photo 02/19/97 A3 Robinson, Benjamin Owen born Dec. 9 to Benjie and Cameron Robinson of Craig Birth 12/24/97 A7 Robinson, Marguerite Sadie Dunckley (1911-1997) of Hayden dies May 25 Obituary 06/04/97 A9 Robson, John Patrick marries Davana Mariane Haro June 14 Wedding photo 10/22/97 A9 Robson, Mike and Polly Johnson marry on Sept. 6 Wedding photo 10/01/97 A5 Rockies baseball players appear at Strawberry Park Elementary School Jan. 14 Colorado Rockies coming to 'boat 01/01/97 C1 Rocky Ford International frames houses with light-gauge steel, not wood Better buildings the Rocky Ford way photos 07/30/97 B1 Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute held June 27-July 1 at Sheraton Coal miners convene in Steamboat 07/09/97 A2 Rocky Mountain National Park selects 6-8 artists to participate in residency Artist-in-Residence program accepting '98 applications 12/17/97 Rodeo's back of the chutes jobs highlighted Behind the fences, the work is never done photos 08/06/97 C10 Rodeo: Colorado Junior Rodeo Assn. holds competitions at Romick Arena Junior rodeos here June 14-15 05/21/97 C1 Rodeo: Fourth of July is considered "Cowboy Christmas" with 50 rodeos on tap Cowboys look to Fourth to fuel rest of rodeo season 07/02/97 C2 Rodeo: Pro Rodeo ends 10-week series with awards for most points scored Steamboat rodeo series rides into sunset photos 08/27/97 C2 Rodeo: Pro Rodeo Series results for Cowboy's Roundup posted for all events Steamboat Pro Rodeo results 07/09/97 C3 Rodeo: Pro Rodeo Series results of July 11-12 posted for all events Pro cowboys post top results at Steamboat Springs rodeo 07/16/97 C3 Rodeo: Pro Rodeo Series results of June 20-21 listed Pro rodeo stampedes into Romic arena photo 06/25/97 C2 Rodeo: Series begins June 20, ends with Pat Mantle bronc competition Aug. 23 Steamboat rodeo series breaks barrier on new season 06/04/97 C1 Rodeo: Ski Town USA Junior Stampede hosts Colorado Junior Rodeo Association Junior cowpokes kick up dust at rodeo photos 06/18/97 C1 Romer, Bea (Bright Beginnings advocate) offers advice on children's development Bright Beginnings: Stop-watch thinking? editorial 05/14/97 A8 Romer, Bea (Bright Beginnings advocate) recommends improving children's self-esteTeach your child to have pride in their behavior and appearance editorial 12/10/97 A12 Romer, Roy (governor) cites statistics to support his Responsible Fatherhood InitiativCommunities must make responsible fatherhood a priority editorial 09/10/97 A6 Romer, Roy (governor) offers welfare reform proposal New era in social policy editorial 01/15/97 A6 Romer, Roy (governor) requests $25 million for Technology Learning Committee gra Technology and eduction editorial 04/23/97 A10 Rose, Bernie wins 2nd place in Metal Division of Art Show Wood, Glass, Fiber, Metal & Clay art show photo 11/05/97 C9 Rose, Harvey (former city manager) sends letter telling about work in Eureka, CA Harvey Rose: Old tricks in a new town photo 04/09/97 S46 Rose, James Russell (1936-1997) of La Junta dies Feb. 17 Obituary 03/05/97 A7 Ross, Paula M. opens branch of human resource management firm, RNE InternationNew Steamboat consulting firm expects results not excuses photo 07/23/97 A5 Ross, Paula M. travels to Russia as women's human resource delegate Business brief 05/07/97 B1 Rossi, Carl Ryan born Mar. 1 to Janet Cole and Mitchell Rossi of Toponas Birth 03/12/97 A9 Rossi, Jessica Lynn born Jan. 28 to Ceena and Mark Rossi of South Routt Birth 02/05/97 A5 30 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Rossi, Steve and Eileen marry after a nine-year, off-again, on-again, courtship Wedding Guide: Steve and Eileen Rossi photos 01/29/97 S18 Rossman, Samuel Morse born June 18 to Meg Montgomery and Michael Rossman Birth 06/25/97 C10 Rotary Club donates $10,100 to United Way for Lift Up food bank and Perry Mansfie Tango and Cash pays off! photo 12/17/97 C7 Rothberg, Tamburini & Winsor (professional engineering consultants) open branch Engineering and Consulting firm opens office in Steamboat 10/01/97 B1 Routt County Citizens Concerned About Planning reaches concensus with council Development forums help communication 12/03/97 A1 Rowan, Brent (guitarist) travels to Nashville for Country Music Awards Steamboat guitarist honored on television photo 09/24/97 C9 Rugby: Cowpie Classic fields 16 teams to benefit the Lift Up Food Bank Cowpie Classic returns to Steamboat 07/09/97 C3 Rugby: Cowpie Classic Tournament won by Breckenridge's Blue Goose team Cowpie makes triumphant return photos 07/16/97 C1 Rule, Verle Emmett (1921-1997) dies Oct. 18 in Kearney , NE Obituary 12/10/97 A11 Rundall, Bob opens oil change service center in conjunction with Expresso Express Grease Monkey opens in Steamboat photo 12/31/97 B1 Running series schedules 12 events, May 3 through Oct. 5 Steamboat Springs Running Series 04/16/97 C1 Running: Fish Creek Sneak times for runners (and dogs) in all divisions listed Runners make tracks in annual Fish Creek sneak 06/18/97 C2 Running: Hayden's cog road tests runners with 10k and 3-mile fun runs Cog to challenge area runners 04/16/97 C1 Running: Marathon, half marathon, 10K applications accepted for May 8 races Registration opens for local marathon 05/14/97 C3 Running: Market on the Mountain series adds 400-yd. dash down Lincoln Ave. Series offers runners choice of holiday races C2 Running: Market on the Mountain series ends with 4-mile run Oct. 5 Autumn run brings running series to end 10/01/97 C1 Running: Market on the Mountain series ends with Bill Philip and Deb Rose on top Philip, Rose top running series totals 10/08/97 C3 Running: Market on the Mountain series led by Bill Philip and Erica Macomber Running series leaders race to finish 08/20/97 C2 Running: Market on the Mountain series led by Deb Rose and Bill Phillip Series lead changes hands, runners head into final races 09/17/97 C2 Running: Market on the Mountain series nears end with 7-mile run and 5K run/walk Pilot/BPW next up on running schedule 09/17/97 C1 Running: Market on the Mountain series point standings posted Running series standings 10/01/97 C3 Running: Market on the Mountain series standings as of July 15 posted Running series standings 07/16/97 C2 Running: Mountain Madness Half Marathon won by Kris Anderson and Melvin Todd Anderson races to victory in her first Mountain Madness 07/23/97 C3 Running: Mt. Werner Hill Climb 12-mile race won by Kristen Ames and Dave Perry Ames breaks own record in hill climb 08/06/97 C2 Running: Mt. Werner Hill Climb complete times for 5- and 12-mile racers listed Results of Mt. Werner Hill climb race 08/06/97 C2 Running: Mt. Werner Hill Climb offers 5- or 12-mile challenge on Aug. 2 Climb challenges hard-core runners photo 07/30/97 C2 Running: Pilot/BPW 7-mile race won by April Wernig and Steve Kutz, Ed Cope wins Ed Cope grabs lead, never looks back en route to winning Pilot/BPW photos 09/24/97 C1 Running: Pilot/BPW race winners listed for all categories Top results posted in Pilot/BWP Run 09/24/97 C3 Running: Short Cut runners, walkers, and bikers times listed Hot Springs Short Cut race results photo 05/28/97 C3 Running: Spirit Challenge kicks off season, Kristin Ames and Steve Kurtz win 10k Ames races to first win of running season photos 05/07/97 C1 Running: Spirit Challenge race times and results listed Spirit Challenge race results 05/07/97 C3 Running: Spirit Challenge raises $8,000 for school projects Students accept the 'challenge' photos 05/07/97 B3 Running: Spring Creek Memorial 3-mile won by John Smith, 9-mile by Aaron Ciszek Local runners flood Spring Creek Memorial foot race 07/09/97 C3 Runyan, Roy Aaron (1920-1996) dies Dec. 31 in Farmington, NM Obituary 01/08/97 A5 Rural Development Council will meet in Rangely June 12-13 Business brief 06/04/97 B1 Russell, Cliff and Johanna operate Mister Money pawn and loan shop Meet Steamboat: Mister Money photo 12/24/97 A3 Russell, Rylan Joseph born Nov. 4 to Janet and John Russell of Steamboat Springs Birth 11/12/97 A11 Rygg, Brooke finishes 5th at cross country meet in Pueblo; Sailor girls 10th overall Rygg leads Sailors runners at state 11/05/97 C1 Sabia, Michael and Turid win KOA Kampground's highest service and quality award Business brief photo 01/29/97 B1 Sabin, Margaret (health care CEO) administers to hospital and family Margaret Sabin: And she used to worry about succeeding photos 04/09/97 S22 Sachs, Chris (cafe and bakery owner) evolves take-out business into full-service cafeMeet Steamboat: Full Moon Bakery and Cafe photo 11/19/97 A7 Sachs, Chris (cafe and bakery owner) returns to challenge field of runners Sachs hopes for marathon repeat photo 06/04/97 C1 Sachs, Chris (cafe and bakery owner) trains for marathons Chris Sachs: Balancing career with family and running photos 04/09/97 S20 Sachs, Chris and Paul open Full Moon Bakery & Cafe in Central Park Plaza Baker finds creative outlet in new cafe photo 07/02/97 B1 Sachs, Paul wins Health Club-to-Strawberry Park Hot Springs Short Cut race Sachs wins third short cut in uphill battle photos 05/28/97 C1 Sack, Connie and Jerry elope after her parents threaten to shoot him Wedding Guide: Connie & Jerry Sack photos 01/29/97 S16 SafeHomes pledges families to say no to drugs, alcohol, or unsupervised parties Parents pledge to deep homes safe 09/03/97 A1 Saint Nicholas gives gifts to good children and punishments to bad Jolly Saint Nick--a child's delight 11/26/97 S24 Salazar, Timothy Paul born Jan. 31 to Shawna and Grant Salazar of Hayden Birth 02/05/97 A5 Saleeby, Jenna Karel born May 7 to Marlene Dilley and Craig Saleeby of Craig Birth 05/21/97 A13 Sales tax revenues increase 10.2% in Jan. 1997 over Jan. 1996 Snow, holiday season boost January sales taxes revenue in Steamboat 03/19/97 A3 Sales tax revenues increase 5% in Nov. 1996 raise over November 1995 November sales tax take helped by early snow 01/22/97 A3 31 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Sales tax revenues increase 5.2% in June 1997 over June 1996 Sales tax receipts up 08/13/97 A2 Sales tax revenues increase 5.4% in Feb. 1997 over Feb. 1996 Sales tax revenues up in Feb. 04/16/97 A3 Sales tax revenues increase 5.9 in June, 14.8 in July, and 12.4 in Aug. 1997 Summer tourism a mixed bag in state; strong here chart 10/29/97 A1 Sales tax revenues increase 9.3% in July 1997, with a 4.3% increase over last summSummer brings record-breaking numbers 09/24/97 B1 Sales tax revenues increase 9.6% in April 1997, with $574,421 collected Sales tax collections rise in April 07/02/97 A3 Sand Mountain Cattle Co. of Clark listed by ASA for superior, high producing cows Local receives national award 10/29/97 B1 Sandvik, Dean and Vikki own appaloosa stallion winner at Ft. Worth horse show Confetti's Shadow earns top honors at world show 12/10/97 A11 Santonastaso, Tony (auto parts salesman) restores '67 Ford Mustang Pony love: classic allure photo 06/18/97 A4 Schalnus, Samantha Lorraine born Dec. 18 to Robin and Jay Schalnus of Yampa Birth 12/24/97 A10 Schauer, Paul (state representative) reminds drivers and passengers to use seat bel It's not too much to ask drivers to use their seat belts editorial 09/03/97 A6 Scheiwe, Joel and Iantha Erickson plan June 28 wedding in Austin, TX Engagement photo 04/16/97 A7 Schiff, Steve (Colorado Bagel Company & Deli owner) burned in explosion Gas leak likely cause of bagel shop explosion 01/15/97 A4 Schlicht, Thomas and Mary O'Connor marry July 5 Wedding photo 07/23/97 A4 Schmid, Tracy hired as Job Service summer youth job coordinator Business brief 06/25/97 B1 Schnackenberg, Ron (SSHS) jumps 6 ft., finishes 3rd in high jump Sailor jumper surprises fans at Colorado Springs opener 03/26/97 C1 Schock, Nichole Faye born Apr. 16 to Daine and Steve Schock of Steamboat SpringsBirth 04/23/97 A7 Schoettler, Gail (lt. governor) discusses importance of space industry to state Space industry: An economic driver of staggering proportions editorial 08/27/97 A10 Scholarship of $500 offered by Grease Monkey owners, Bob and Robert Rundell Education brief 04/09/97 A4 Scholarship program gives $250 & $125 grants to defray cost of sports participation Sports scholarship recipients named by Realtors 01/08/97 C2 Scholarships awarded to 1997 SSHS graduates SSHS 1997 scholarship winners photo 06/11/97 A10 Scholarships for 4-H members offered by Yampa Valley Community Foundation Foundation, 4-H team up for students 06/04/97 A4 Scholarships from Anderson Ranch Arts in Snowmass provide 14 summer fellowshipNew scholarship available for Colorado artists 02/19/97 C7 Scholl, Tabor Alex born Feb. 4 to Stephenie and Shawn Scholl of Kremmling Birth 02/19/97 A7 School bond failure in 1995 sparked focus on need for community consensus School bond issue deserves support editorial 10/29/97 A13 School bonds go on sale at 5.5% interest rate by Dec. 10 School bonds could be sold early to capture low interest 11/26/97 A2 School district bond issue favored by 61% of voters sampled Survey: Public behind school bond 09/17/97 A3 School district boundaries shift to equalize population School board adjusts districts 07/09/97 A2 School district enrollment drops by 35; but SSHS increases to 567 students High school enrollment is at all-time high 09/24/97 A10 School district offers $24.75 million-worth bonds in $5,000 denominations School bonds go on sale 11/26/97 A1 School district puts $100,000 down on land for West Steamboat elementary school Deposit holding potential school site 05/14/97 A2 School districts apply for Yampa River System Legacy Project grant Educators hope legacy will unite kids 04/23/97 A4 School districts receive $12,225 curriculum-creating grant to study local history Grant will involve students in Yampa Valley Legacy Project 04/02/97 A3 School districts' incumbents run unapposed, except in District 4 Four in school board race 09/10/97 A2 School site near Steamboat II discussion takes place June 3-4 Public input wanted on school site 06/04/97 A6 School starts Aug. 25th, enrollment down The pursuit of knowledge photos 08/27/97 C10 School teachers required to observe strict rules, teach 8 grades, paid $120/mon. Rules for teachers in a one-room schoolhouse drawing 01/15/97 C8 Schools' computers linked by ComTek Technology, all have Internet access Electronic networking project under way photo 07/30/97 A6 Schwan, Jake (skydiver) keeps in shape with job as masonry contractor Jake Schwan: He still goes up, and he always comes down photos 04/09/97 S34 Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 194 attend jamboree at A.P. Hill, VA 12 scouts headed for national jamboree photo 07/16/97 A1 Scuba divers and snorkelers certify in Cayman Brac, British West Indies Boat Beat 06/25/97 C7 Seasonal employee recruitment and retention addressed at workshop by Robert O'NSpeaker to address labor issues during seminar 10/29/97 B1 Secondary dwelling unit construction requirement upheld by planning commission Panel sticks with 50-acre rule despite protest 08/20/97 A2 Secondary dwelling unit defined as "intended for use as independent living area" Planning commission establishes framework for secondary units 02/12/97 A3 Secondary dwelling unit draft addresses needs of agricultural operations Commission settles on secondary unit rules 03/12/97 A2 Secondary dwelling unit owners have until Apr. 30 to comply with regulations Secondary unit deadline extended 01/01/97 A10 Secondary dwelling unit regulations decision nears Deadline extended 09/03/97 A2 Secondary dwelling unit rules approved by county commissioners 2-1 on Oct. 15th Secondary unit rules approved by county 10/22/97 A3 Secondary dwelling unit rules deadline extended until Aug. 31 Secondary unit rules get extension 04/30/97 A10 Secondary dwelling unit rules face final hearing Oct. 14 County poised to adopt secondary unit rules 10/08/97 A1 Selbe, Jacob Keith born June 27 to Debbie and James Selbe of Steamboat Springs Birth 07/23/97 A7 Selch, Emma Blanche Shellabarger (1905-1997) dies Feb. 3 in Mesa, AZ Obituary 02/26/97 A11 Semotan, Quentin (1910-1997), horse breeder, dies Nov. 9 Quentin Semotan, cowboy, horseman, dies at 87 photos 11/12/97 A10 32 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Seneca Coal Company earns Outstanding Revegetation Initiative Award Business brief 03/19/97 B1 Septic system standards will be set locally, if HB 1113 becomes law Proposal would foster local control of septic systems 02/12/97 B3 Service stations owned by independent distributors may change suppliers Diamond Shamrock acquisition of Total may mean local changes photo 10/22/97 B1 Seventh Street Playhouse spotlights Edgar Lee Master's work at readers' theater Drama on the banks of Spoon River photos 10/08/97 C9 Sewer line erosion near KOA campground results from accumulation of debris dam Crews work to cover sewer line exposed by Yampa 12/03/97 A5 Shadow Mountain Ranch at Willow Creek Valley offered by Fisher Auction Granby dude ranches on the auction block 07/16/97 B3 Shaffer, Raley KaiLani born July 31 to Tara and Douglas Shaffer of Steamboat Sprin Birth 08/13/97 A9 Sharp, Becky (SSHS student body president) reminds voters that space is inadequatSteamboat High students beg for attention to space issue editorial 10/29/97 A12 Sharp, Becky (SSHS) chosen Nov. teen of month for service and grades Sharp named Optimist Teen of Month photo 12/24/97 A4 Sharp, Daniel R. marries Melissa Beth Sherburne June 28 in Lexington, MA Wedding photo 10/29/97 A11 Sharp, Thomas R. (attorney) renamed to Water Resources and Power Development Romer reappoints Sharp to board 11/12/97 B1 Shearon, Tina (realtor) joins Colorado Group Realty Inc. Business brief photo 02/05/97 B1 Shedd, LeAnn (1962-1997) dies June 24 in Wheatland, WY Obituary 07/02/97 A7 Shelburne, Joan hired as health teacher and district coordinator at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Shelton, Sherry suceeds John Rutter as chair of CSCUSA board of trustees Colorado Ski Country USA names new chair 05/28/97 A14 Sheraton Resort hotel plans $18 million condominium tower and remodel job Sheraton begins huge expansion 07/30/97 A4 Sherburne, Melissa and Daniel R. Sharp announce engagement Engagement photo 02/12/97 A9 Sheridan, Charles Allen born April 19 to Danette Sheridan of Craig Birth 05/14/97 A7 Sheriff's office requests 4 full-time and 2 half-time positions Sheriff Warner seeks larger staff 08/13/97 A2 Sherrill, Michael and Rebecca Lynn Daigrepont plan Jan. 24, 1998 wedding Engagement photo 04/23/97 A7 Sherrod, David (ranch manager) accepts award for achieving membership goal Routt County Farm Bureau honored as state's best photo 12/17/97 A7 Sherrod, LeAnne Katherine born Sept. 4 to Cori and David Sherrod of Steamboat SpBirth 09/10/97 A5 Shestack, Jerome J. (American Bar Association president) comments on trial In this country, we do not administer justice by plebiscite editorial 11/26/97 A8 Shopping spree passports, fashion show, mixer encourage local Christmas buying Chamber's Christmas message to consumers: Always buy Steamboat photo 10/22/97 B1 Short-term workers will not impact housing, transportation, and school facilities Power plant retrofit should have little impact on Steamboat 02/12/97 A3 Shorter, Dex hired as computer teacher at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Shovick, Ken and Jane (barbers) provide $5.00 haircuts and conversation Ken and Jane Shovick: Partners at work and in life photos 04/09/97 S40 Shuey, Marilyn (League of Women Voters president) discusses campaign finance refWe voted to get big money out of politics, and meant it editorial 08/06/97 A10 Shuttle bus consolidation project serves all Storm Meadows area condos City's consolidated shuttle service running smoothly, officials say 02/05/97 A3 Sidewalk repair at property owner's expense mandated by City Ordinance 1437 Sidewalk repair deadline nearing 07/30/97 A4 Sierra Club lawsuit against Tri-State Gerneration and Transmission continues District Court judge won't dismiss Craig power plant lawsuit 02/12/97 A3 Sierra Club offers Catamount $2 million for land surrounding proposed ski area Sierra Club offer 09/03/97 A2 Siettmann, Scott and Tina Mower plan May 3 wedding in Rifle Engagement photo 04/23/97 A7 Silva, Shelby and Sam earn University of Wyoming agriculture scholarships Scholarship winners photo 08/13/97 A4 Simon, Nicholas Isaac born Sept 30 to Sarah and Daniel Simon of Steamboat SpringBirth 10/08/97 A7 Simonds, Drew Taylor born Dec. 26, 1996 to Shannon and Scott Simonds of SteambBirth 01/01/97 A7 Simpson, Odis Leigh 'Kip' (1939-1997) dies Dec. 10 in Fruita Obituary 12/17/97 A9 Sister Cities raise money to send soccer teams to international tournament Boat Beat photos 04/30/97 C7 Sister City, San Martin, Argentina, visitors participate in exchange program Boat Beat photo 04/09/97 C7 Ski area base lacks cohesion because of fragmented ownership What's wrong with our mountain? photos 06/18/97 B1 Ski area base plan to "pedestrianize" area backed by Ski Corp. A plan for a revamped ski base maps 04/23/97 B1 Ski area entry would be built in Tennis Meadows and include convention center Ski area plan getting city's scrutiny photo 04/23/97 A12 Ski area gondola logs 58,000 riders during off-season, a 6% increase Summer ridership a success 11/26/97 A1 Ski Area Management magazine features article on Emerald Mountain lift Boat Beat photo 02/05/97 C5 Ski area opens 5 lifts and 14 runs on Winter Sports Club Scholarship day It's all down hill from here photos 11/26/97 C10 Ski area sales tax revenue will put city over TABOR limit, requiring refund or election Sale will push revenues over limit 08/13/97 A3 Ski area's Pioneer Ridge expansion creates 17 new trails on 260 acres New ski runs will become visible soon 09/03/97 A1 Ski area's Pioneer Ridge expansion cuts 17 visually mitigated runs New trails taking shape in Pioneer Ridge area photo 10/01/97 A1 Ski area's Pioneer Ridge trails need name suggestions Public input wanted for trail names 05/07/97 A2 Ski Corp. announces summer plans including installation of high speed quad lift Thunderhead lift to shift into express mode for '97-'98 photo 03/19/97 C10 Ski Corp. counts over 1.1 million skier days, surpassing the 1992-93 season record Steamboat completes record breaking season 04/16/97 A1 Ski Corp. donates $100,000 to city for projects highly visible to locals and visitors Local groups in line for ski resort money 11/19/97 A1 33 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Ski Corp. employs 1,400 temporary workers during ski season Ski corp. anticipates 400 job openings 08/27/97 A1 Ski Corp. golf tournament in Malinalco, Mexico features banquet and ski fashions Boat Beat photos 06/04/97 C3 Ski Corp. new owner, American Skiing Co., receives good reviews from other sites Maine, Utah towns praise American Skiing Co. 08/20/97 A1 Ski Corp. officials refuse to comment on possible sale to American Skiing Co. Steamboat focus of merger rumors 07/30/97 A4 Ski Corp. plans 250 acre development along Pioneer Ridge Ski into the future photos 03/19/97 A1 Ski Corp. potential employees interview Oct. 26, other business interview Nov. 8 Job fair assists in winter work search 10/29/97 B1 Ski Corp. reconsiders financial support of direct flights into Yampa Valley Future of jet flights clouded 01/08/97 A1 Ski Corp. sends 90 employees to paint, landscape, and repair Carpenter Ranch Volunteers at the Carpenter Ranch photos 05/21/97 A3 Ski Corp. sold to American Skiing Company for $288.3 million Steamboat Ski Corp. sold to American Skiing 08/06/97 A2 Ski Corp. will erect high-speed quad ski lift at Thunderhead, replacing old lifts Steamboat to add high-speed quad this summer 03/12/97 A2 Ski Corp. will hire 400 new employees for 97-98 ski season Job fair: Ski corp looking for winter help 10/08/97 A1 Ski equipment clinics fit boots and bindings to women's specific needs Clinics cater to women skiers 11/26/97 B1 Ski equipment improves as technology accellerates Technology making snow more fun photos 11/12/97 B1 Ski jumpers Randy Weber and Brendan Doran travel to Norway as World Cup beginsAmericans head for Lillehammer, World Cup photo 11/26/97 C1 Ski jumping: Hitchen Brothers series for WSC J3, J4, J5s posts 50 Meter distances Hitchens Brothers series hosts final jump of season at Howelsen 03/26/97 C3 Ski jumping: Hitchens Brothers Series 50 meter points listed Jumping results 02/12/97 C3 Ski jumping: Hitchens Brothers Series placings and distances given Wednesday night Hitchens Brothers Jump series results for Jan. 29 02/05/97 C3 Ski Jumping: Hitchens Brothers Wednesday night series distances listed Hitchens Wednesday night jump series 02/26/97 C3 Ski jumping: Randy Weber finishes 28th in Predazzo, Italy Drought ends for U.S. jumping team 12/10/97 C1 Ski jumping: WSC JI Alan Alborn wins K-90 title, edging Randy Weber Alborn wins Intermountain ski jumping championships 03/19/97 C1 Ski lift ticket will cost $48/day, family discounts and special passes available Ski ticket prices set 07/02/97 A3 Ski lift, Thunderhead Express, ready on opening weekend Ski area unveils new lift 11/26/97 C10 Ski Magazine mentions Buddha's Burritos, Cuginos, Yama Chan's, and The Shack Local restaurants recognized 10/15/97 B1 Ski Olympians attend premier of "I Never Look Back" film on Buddy Werner Boat Beat photos 12/03/97 C7 Ski passes for Howelsen Hill made available by age group or per family Howelsen Hill season ski passes offered starting in November 10/22/97 C2 Ski resort information for North America made available on SKIODYSSEY.COM Web site info on ski resorts 11/19/97 B1 Ski results: KFMU-Heavenly Daze Town Challenge Antares Cup times/points postedTown Challenge SG race results 02/12/97 C3 Ski results: Marsh Gooding wins WSC J-V slalom, other WSC placings listed Steamboats J-V racers compete in finale 03/12/97 C2 Ski results: Prater/Houston times for Slalom, Super G, Giant Slalom listed Prater/Houston Junior Olympic race results from Crested Butte Ski Area 03/26/97 C3 Ski results: Town Challenge men's and women's overall points posted Town Challenge ski race results 01/22/97 C3 Ski results: Town Challenge Slalom classes list times and points Town Challenge results 03/05/97 C2 Ski results: Town Challenge times and points for men and women listed Town Challenge results 02/19/97 C3 Ski results: USSA Loveland competition posts local J3, J4, J5 racers' times USSA Loveland Age Class Race 03/05/97 C2 Ski results: USSA/Rolex Junior Olympics top finishers and times posted USSA/Rolex Junior Olympics crown top J-1/J-II skiers 03/12/97 C3 Ski results: USSA/Vail Ski Club times for WSC members given Ski Association Vail Ski Club super-G, giant slalom results 02/05/97 C3 Ski results: WSC age-class super-G racers' placings and times given Cesolini, Lamb top age-class super-G 01/22/97 C3 Ski results: WSC divisions times and placings posted Local racers collect top results in Steamboat Cup 01/15/97 C3 Ski results: WSC team members (SSP) times and placings posted SSWSC racers lead the pack in Winter Park USSA events 01/15/97 C3 Ski results: WSC terrain race for J5 and J6 boys and girls times listed Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club terrain race 02/26/97 C3 Ski swap held at Middle School raises money for Winter Sports Club Ski season must be near photos 10/29/97 C10 Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center adds 8 km., lists preseason savings on rates Touring center prepares for new year 09/03/97 C3 Skier day visits equal 13,000+ on Dec. 29, third highest ever Steamboat comes close to single-day record 01/08/97 A2 Skiers and snowboarders increase 8.4% to log 1,102,751 skier-days Skier-day numbers break state, local records chart 06/04/97 B1 Skiers Travis Svensrud, David Lamb, Brett Buckles put on development squad Local skiers named to U.S. Ski Team's junior group 05/28/97 C2 Skiing: All-State team includes Taylor Grassby, Jay Lawton, Einar Bredengen Local skiers named to all-state team 03/12/97 C3 Skiing: Alpine Championships will be held at Jackson Hole, WY Mar. 18-25 Jackson to host U. S. Alpine Championships 05/28/97 C1 Skiing: CMC men's and women's teams finish 1st in US Collegiate Ski Assn. meet CMC ski racers capture wins in Breckenridge 01/15/97 C2 Skiing: CMC men's and women's teams place first in USSA overall standings Colorado Mountain College men's and women's skiers taking firm hold... 01/22/97 C1 Skiing: CMC men's ski team places 2nd, women's 3rd, head for Loveland Colorado Mountain College ski team gearing up for regional championships 02/05/97 C3 Skiing: CMC racers lead Rocky Mountain Conference, travel to Western Regionals Colorado Mountain College racers dominate Rocky Mountain Division 02/12/97 C2 Skiing: FIS Aspen giant slalom races won by Sunshine Owens and Jessica Kortas Owens, Kortas race to top of FIS races in Aspen 03/05/97 C3 Skiing: Little Toots enrolls children ages 3-5 in learn-to-ski program Little Toots registration 11/19/97 C1 34 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Skiing: Nordic World Championships sees U.S. foursome finish out of the medals U.S. Nordic skiers make good run 03/05/97 C1 Skiing: Olympic hopefuls train at Saas-Fee, Switzerland Powder brings Olympic hopefuls together 11/26/97 A1 Skiing: Powerbar finale in Winter Park sees WSC racers finish strong Lamb (David) attempts to sweep Powerbar races 03/26/97 C2 Skiing: Powerbar/Uvex/Bula slalom races host field of 200 Slalom racers hit Howelsen Hill 01/01/97 C1 Skiing: Rocky Mountain Division age/class rankings cite 25 WSC skiers Winter Sports Club racers ranked among region's best 05/28/97 C3 Skiing: Sailors will race at Winter Park, aim for top 5 to qualify for state meet High school ski team racing toward state championships 02/12/97 C2 Skiing: Town Challenge race dates and sponsors listed through March 13 Town Challenge race schedule 12/31/97 C3 Skiing: Warsteiner FIS World Cup Nordic Combined held here, schedule posted World Cup takes a different twist 11/26/97 C2 Skiing: Wendy's opens slalom racing season with a qualifier on Jan. 3 Slalom races on tap at Howelson 12/31/97 C1 Skiing: World Cup challenges Todd Lodwick, Dave Jarrett and Tim Tetreault Excitement running high as home town skiers get chance to shine at Howelsen 12/10/97 C1 Skiing: World Cup slalom sees Grojean finish 11th, Thrasher 54th Matt Grosjean, Craig Thrasher race at Chamonix World Cup 01/15/97 C2 Skiing: World Junior Championships see Caroline Lalive finish 9th in slalom Lalive misses podium at World Junior 03/05/97 C1 Skiing: WSC boasts 5 USSA national champions and 5 USSA junior champions Winter Sports Club skiers honored at season end party photos 04/23/97 C3 Skiing: WSC J-3 racers Joey Marias and Isabel Lalive rack-up 2nd place finishes Marias, Lalive find silver lining in Aspen JO qualifiers 02/05/97 C3 Skiing: WSC J-3 racers return from Vail Junior Olympic stars photo 04/09/97 C1 Skiing: WSC J-3s compete in Junior Olympics in Vail March 24-30 Steamboat's best J-III racers named to Junior Olympic team 02/26/97 C3 Skiing: WSC jumpers place 1st in all divisions in Rocky Mt. Division Local skiers dominate RMD jumping meet in Winter Park 01/22/97 C2 Skiing: WSC racer Erik Svendsen places 4th in Trophy Series race at Winter Park Svendsen leads local racers in Winter Park speed events 02/12/97 C2 Skiing: WSC racers place well in Crested Butte Prater/Houston J-4 Junior Olympics Skiers chase Prater Cup 03/26/97 C2 Skiing: WSC sends Alpine team to Jackson for Western Region FIS Speed Series Speed series offers Winter Sports Club racers a chance to break loose 02/05/97 C2 Skiing: WSC Steamboat Cup series opens, results and times listed Giant slalom kicks off Steamboat Cup 12/31/97 C3 Skiing: WSC travels to Winter Park for giant slalom; places 2nd, 3rd, 4th Alpine skiers off to fast start 12/17/97 C3 Skin Band performs using unusual percussion sounds at Murphy's Exchange Oct. 15Entertainment photo 10/15/97 C9 Skufca, Alice Jennie Plassick (1906-1997) dies Apr. 7 Obituary 05/07/97 A7 Skunk kit nursed by cat on Heltzel ranch will be returned to wild Ranch cat adopts orphaned skunk baby photo 06/18/97 A7 Skytta, Kathi (realtor) joins Lake Catamount Realty Business brief 09/10/97 B1 Slackjaw and Farmer, featured on AWARE CDs, play the Inferno Feb. 7 AWARE artists share Steamboat stage photo 02/05/97 C7 Slash pile burning allowed after 4 in. of snow accumulates Forest Service plans prescribed burns 10/15/97 A7 Sleboda, Bob of Tree House Design & Drafting prepares construction plans Clark resident opens drafting, residential design business photo 06/25/97 B1 Sleigh rides vary from hay racks pulled by teams of work horses to one-horse cuttersDashing through the snow...in a one-horse open sleigh: Company/Cost photo 11/26/97 S2 Small Business Person of the Year and Advocate nominations accepted by SBA Nominations sought for small business award 09/17/97 B1 Small Business Person of the Year and special category nominations solicited by SBSmall business entrepreneurs 10/22/97 B1 Small game alternate control methods discussed in wake of Amendment 14 Contest killings to be considered 03/12/97 A7 Small, Ali will compete at national collegiate equestrian championships in Kentucky Former Sailor saddles up for CSU photo 04/30/97 C2 Small, Kevin (WSC freestyler) wants to join search and rescue operations Skier of the week photo 03/12/97 C1 Smartwool socks chosen by Backpacker magazine and Vail/Beaver Creek ski areas Business brief 01/29/97 B1 Smith, Aaron pleads guilty to assault on a peace officer and attempting escape Yampa man headed back to prison 05/21/97 A7 Smith, Ashley Tina born Sept 19 to Melissa and Jeremy Smith of Oak Creek Birth 09/24/97 A3 Smith, Ean (Whiteman freestyler) mugged at DIA on way to championships in Finlan World juniors prove to be an exotic adventure 03/12/97 Smith, Eric (architect) commutes between offices, piloting Piper Aerostar Eric Smith: Blueprints in the sky photos 04/09/97 S36 Smith, Ervin E. (1919-1997) of Milner dies Jan. 4 Obituary 01/22/97 A9 Smith, Irene (1920-1977) dies Sept. 24 in Mayfield, KY Obituary 10/01/97 A5 Smith, J.D. and Alex Rogger (Diamond Sharpening owners) sharpen tools and knive Meet Steamboat photo 06/25/97 C11 Smith, Mira Louise born Nov. 18 to Robyn Magnuson and David Smith of Steamboat Birth 11/26/97 A7 Smith, Monica and Franklin Case announce engagement Engagement photo 03/05/97 A7 Smith-Gibbs, Nicholas "Cole" born Oct. 17 to Katherine Gibbs and Michael Smith Birth 11/12/97 A11 Snow loads on roofs are at 75-85% capacity of design requirements Snow loads below capacity on roofs 01/29/97 A2 Snow must not be pushed across roads; right-of-ways must be clear of objects Snowplow drivers look for clear right-of-ways while clearing roads 12/10/97 A4 Snow plowing cost city over $150,000 in 1996, exceeds original budget by $77,000 City plows over '96 snow removal budget 01/08/97 A3 Snow removal from city sidewalks requested by Downtown Business Association Downtown businesses ask city's help in clearing snow 09/24/97 A10 Snow survey measures sites' high water content Storm yields second snowiest winter in 25 years chart 05/07/97 A1 SnowBall honors Rita Valentine with Hazie Werner Award of Excellence Boat Beat photos 03/05/97 C5 35 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Snowboarding/skiing market led by senior citizens, youth participation on rise Young and old alike try snowsports charts 07/16/97 B1 Snowboarding: Howelsen Hill halfpipe improvements funded with movie proceeds Pipe improved for 1997-98 season 11/19/97 C1 Snowboarding: WSC riders challenge on Butterfinger USASA tour Local snowboard team struts stuff at Howelsen Hill photo 12/24/97 C1 Snowboarding: WSC sends 4 boarders to U.S. Amateur finals at Bear Mountain, CASnowboarders go to national finals 02/26/97 C1 Snowbowl transforms Saturday night with strobe lights, fog machine, and music Cosmic bowling comes to 'Boat 10/22/97 C1 Snowden, E. Leslie (1908-1997) dies June 3 Obituary 06/25/97 A9 Snowfall amounts to 283 inches, with 40 inches of new powder since Jan. 11 Deja vu: storm blasts Steamboat chart 01/15/97 A1 Snowfall for Dec. 1996 measures 89.75 at ski area mid-mountain December snowfall piles toward record 01/01/97 A10 Snowfall prediction varies as El Nino phenomenon forms in the Pacific Ocean El Nino could extend wacky weather 06/25/97 A1 Snowmobile parking lot on CR 38 access to Buffalo Pass refused, alternative sought Routt County Commissioners deny snowmobile parking plan for CR 38 11/19/97 A5 Snowmobile racers bring winter version of motocross to Coors Cutter Cup ChallengeSnow-cross racing roars into Steamboat Springs with weekend races photo 04/02/97 C1 Snowmobile racers vie for Snow Cross championship at Ski Cooper, results C3 Local riders throttle toward titles photos 04/09/97 C1 Snowmobile safety stresses preparation for emergencies and never riding alone Staying safe and having fun photo 03/12/97 C8 Snowmobilers divided between touring backcountry and testing speed circuit Riding and racing: Snowmobilers see a different side of the mountains photos 03/12/97 C8 Snowpack for Yampa River Basin stands at 120% of 30-year average Buffalo Pass holds five feet of water despite warm spell chart 04/02/97 A1 Snowpack measures record depth (75 in.) and water content (13.1%) Snowpack near Steamboat sets records for Feb. 1 chart 02/05/97 A1 Snowplow drivers/equipment operators requested by Paul Draper, county road boss Road boss requests more drivers 08/13/97 A3 Snowshoeing: 5K Shoot the Moon Snowshoe Race and Family Stroll slated for Jan. Vail to host moonlight race 12/31/97 C1 Snowshoeing: Men's and women's 5K and 10K rankings and times given Locals flock to first race of Steamboat snowshoe series 01/22/97 C2 Snowshoeing: Steamboat 10k snowshoe race times listed Sabal (Tom) tops field in 10k Steamboat snowshoe race 02/26/97 C3 Soccer: Bandits U-14 team travels to Louisville, KY for Master Card International Soccer teams get chance to face international teams 06/25/97 C3 Soccer: Girls (13-and-under) have 9-1 record, await point awards to other teams Soccer team waits for chance to win title 10/29/97 C2 Soccer: Mountain Invitational Tournament sees local Skyhawks and U-17 girls placeSteamboat Skyhawks rally, finish third photos 07/30/97 C1 Soccer: Pepsi Cup may be postponed due to snow, 5 local recreational teams wait Pepsi Cup sends teams to Denver 10/29/97 C1 Soccer: Rapids (12-and-under) beat Aspen 3-0, Thunder beats Vail 2-1, 4-0 Rapids blank Aspen on road 10/08/97 C1 Soccer: Rapids (12-and-under) team shuts-out Vail 4-0, 3-0 Rapids ready for showdown with Basalt 10/15/97 C1 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Alamosa 6-0, advance to quarterfinals Sailor girls soccer to host Spartans in second round of playoffs photo 05/07/97 C1 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Basalt 1-0, Aspen 2-1 Soccer team returns to winning ways after losing in openers 03/26/97 C2 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Berthoud 4-3, advance to semifinals in Denver Sailor goalkeeper preserves big win photos 05/14/97 C1 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Glenwood Springs 2-1 in windy league action First-half goals lift Sailors past Demons photos 04/16/97 C1 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Olathe 4-1, after losing to Montrose in overtime Soccer team collects big win in Olathe, prepares for week of league games 04/02/97 C3 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Palisade 2-1, seeded first in Western Slope league Sailors leash top seed with win over Bulldogs photos 04/30/97 C1 Soccer: Sailor girls beat Rifle 4-1, go 2-0 for season Storm fails to stop girls soccer team 04/09/97 C3 Soccer: Sailor girls lose to Greeley West, Colo. Springs Liberty, Centarus Steamboat Springs girls soccer team gets a chilly reception at Greeley... 03/19/97 C2 Soccer: Sailor JVs lose to Battle Mountain 3-1, tie Glenwood Springs 0-0 Steamboat hosts first-ever junior varsity soccer tournament photo 10/15/97 C3 Soccer: Sailors beat Aspen 3-0, advance to 1st round of playoffs Sailors to host first round of state playoffs photos 10/15/97 C1 Soccer: Sailors beat Eagle Valley 3-2, share 2-0 record with Vail Last-minute penalty shot lifts Sailors to win, sets up league showdown... 09/10/97 B1 Soccer: Sailors beat Glenwood 2-0, lose to Cortez 4-3 Sailors' victory over Demons highlights opening weekend 09/03/97 C2 Soccer: Sailors defend Northwestern League title Oct. 11 Best teams in league arrive in Steamboat for championships photo 10/08/97 C1 Soccer: Sailors lose to Denver Christian 2-1 at Dudley Field Sailors fall to Crusaders despite all-out effort photos 10/22/97 C1 Soccer: Sailors lose to Highland's Ranch 7-0, go 3-1 in league Soccer team turns attention to pressing league schedule 09/24/97 C3 Soccer: Sailors lose to Vail Mountain and Kent Denver 3-2, face Highlands Ranch Sailors fall to Kent Denver 09/17/97 C3 Soccer: Sailors receive sportsmanship award from CO High School Soccer Officials Soccer team recognized for sportsmanship 01/29/97 C1 Soccer: Sister Cities Cup teams, girls' Magic and boys' Bandits, count experience Winning secondary at Sister Cities Cup photo 07/09/97 C2 Soccer: Skyhawks, 12 and under girls team, coached by Rick Garth Skyhawks third in Front Range Tournament 06/11/97 C1 Soccer: Steamboat Bandits (14-and-under) win sportsmanship award at tournament Boat Beat photo 09/17/97 C7 Soccer: Steamboat Rapids (12-and-under) team beats Vail 2-1 Boys traveling soccer team nets victory 08/27/97 C1 Soccer: Steamboat Rapids (12-and-under) team loses to Basalt 1-0 Quick goal haunts local soccer team 09/10/97 B1 Soccer: Steamboat Rapids (12-and-under) tie Carbondale No. 2, 1-1 Rapids remain undefeated in league play 09/17/97 C1 Social Security schedules information workshop in Craig Aug. 2 Social Security workshop 07/30/97 B3 Soda Creek Elementary sends six teachers to National Science Conference National conferences 04/30/97 A3 Soda Creek Elementary will utilize Polar Heart Rate Monitor for physical education Soda Creek Elementary explores "fitness technology" 02/26/97 A9 36 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Softball leagues form with Rich Molesby as league coordinator Rec leagues host annual meetings photo 04/30/97 C3 Softball: Adult League re-schedules tournament for Aug. 11 Rain puts brakes on adult softball 08/06/97 C1 Softball: Knights fast pitch team listed as alternate in Class "C" Steamboat Knights hope for regional tournament berth 08/06/97 C3 Softball: Magic Girls Fast Pitch fields 30 teams as Triple Crown and ASA argue Feud steals some magic from girls softball tourney 06/18/97 C2 Softball: Men's "A" and "B" and Coed "B" and "C" standings posted Softball standings 07/09/97 C1 Softball: Men's and coed make-up games scheduled by field Softball rainout schedule 06/18/97 C1 Softball: Mountain Classic fast pitch Men's C division finals won by Longmont 12-3 Knights just miss crown at Steamboat classic softball tournament photo 07/30/97 C1 Softball: Mountain Invitational slowpitch coed division won by Johnny B. Goods Local sluggers top Mountain Invitational photos 07/16/97 C2 Softball: Strongarm/Bottleneck wins Men's "A"; Johnny B.Goods/D-Scape wins CoeLocal teams vying for city titles 08/27/97 C3 Softball: Triple Crown action sees Alpine Taxi beat Bottleneck 20-10 Alpine snags crown in first major softball tournament of summer photo 07/09/97 C1 Softball: Triple Crown expects 100 teams, including 2 local teams Steamboat's top softball squads step to plate in Triple Crown World Finals qu photo 07/02/97 B1 Softball: Triple Crown fast pitch meet fields 24 teams Eagles, Wildcats grab tournament titles in fast pitch softball event photos 06/25/97 C1 Softball: Triple Crown slow pitch attracts 90 teams to world finals Best slow pitch teams in world come to town to vie for titles 08/13/97 C1 Soil Conservation District represented by local ranchers attending annual meeting Routt County represented at soil meeting 12/17/97 A7 Sorel, George Edwin of Rhode Island arrested for failure to attend sentencing Child molester arrested in Hayden 06/18/97 A3 Soroco HS football and volleyball schedules posted Soroco football and volleyball 08/20/97 C2 Soroco HS graduates 25, class pictured Soroco High School Class of 97 photos 06/04/97 C9 Soroco HS graduating class of 1997 pictured Soroco Class of '97 photos 05/28/97 A10 Soroco HS homecoming crowns king, Jake Eskridge, and queen, Michelle Logan Royal Couple 10/01/97 A2 Soroco HS in Oak Creek installs computer network with Internet access Soroco moves into information age 08/06/97 A6 Soroco HS students build Stagecoach Wetlands Education Trail for handicapped Students help build new trail photo 03/19/97 A6 Soroco Middle School honor roll published Honor roll released for Soroco Middle School 11/26/97 A5 Soroco Middle School student grant writers earn $5,000 worth of sound equipment Award sounds good to grant writers 02/05/97 A2 SpaceDev holding company expands to accomplish risky NEAP mission SpaceDev, LLC acquires interest in Peagsus Development Group 10/29/97 B1 Spear, Allyson (teacher) starts once-a-month career experience program Career program earns award for Spear photos 04/16/97 A4 Special Olympics contestants win silver and bronze medals at Copper Mountain Donley leads local skiers at Special Olympics 03/12/97 C1 Spencer, Rick (O.K.'s Meat Market owner) processes wild game and caters BBQs Meet Steamboat photo 12/03/97 A12 Spezia, John (CMC adjunct faculty) favors passage of U.S. Senate Bill 25 Speak out for campaign finance reform editorial 06/11/97 A12 Sports highlights of 1996 summarized throughout year Let's review photos 01/01/97 C1 Sports highlights of 1997 summarized month-by-month The year in sports: Looking back at '97 photos 12/31/97 C1 Sprengle, Michele (kitchen designer) becomes fixture at local soda fountain Michele Springle: Goodbye to maraschino cherries photos 04/09/97 S12 Sprouts program meets twice a week, for children's 2-hour outdoor activities City program "Sprouts" social awareness among children photo 08/06/97 A1 SSHS 1st quarter honor roll published Steamboat High's first quarter honor rolls released 12/03/97 A6 SSHS 1st semester honor roll published Steamboat Springs High School honor roll 02/19/97 A4 SSHS 3rd quarter honor roll published Steamboat Springs High School honor roll 05/21/97 A10 SSHS band-on-skis continues 62-year tradition Band skis on photo 02/12/97 A1 SSHS basketball and wrestling begin Dec. 5--Schedules on C3 Winter sports just around the corner for Sailors 11/12/97 C1 SSHS begins football, volleyball, soccer, and cross-country events Aug. 29-30 Fall sports season opens for Sailors high school squads 08/27/97 C3 SSHS class of 1937 holds reunion Sept. 5 at Skyview Lodge, with 13 present Class reunion 09/17/97 A10 SSHS class of 1947 celebrates 50th class reunion Boat Beat photo 07/23/97 C7 SSHS class of 1957 reuinion held July 12 at Fred Duckels' home on Mad Creek Class of '57 sets reunion July 12 06/18/97 A9 SSHS drama department presents "The Miracle Worker" Nov. 20-22 at auditorium photo 11/19/97 C9 SSHS Enterprises snow shovelling services begins 9th year of operation SSHS Enterprises teaching students 10/08/97 B1 SSHS expansion 10+2 Steering Committee schedules forums to consider options New high school idea fading 03/19/97 A1 SSHS expansion forum attracts 80 participants, commenting on options Public basically split on options for dealing with high school growth 04/02/97 A2 SSHS expansion may include a specialized high school on 7th Street Remodeling human services center option 03/12/97 A2 SSHS graduates 116, class honors listed Steamboat Springs High School Class of 97 photos 06/04/97 C10 SSHS graduates sign letters of intent to participate in collegiate sports Graduates hoping to excel at college athletics 06/18/97 C2 SSHS homecoming crowns king Tyson Johnston and queen Jennifer Fritz Crowning moments photo 10/08/97 A4 SSHS honor roll published Steamboat High Schol honor rolls 07/09/97 A4 SSHS names inductees to National Honor Society Education brief 06/25/97 A3 SSHS potential sites displayed at open house at Community Center, input sought Sixteen potential school sites mapped out at open house 01/15/97 A8 37 Summary Headline Comments Date Page SSHS remodeling and expansion design development receives $250,000 High School redesign funded 07/23/97 A7 SSHS remodeling and expansion will cost $49 million Remodeling school best bet, group says 06/18/97 A3 SSHS sends half of speech and debate team to Highlands Ranch HS meet Steamboat speech team sends seven to state tournament 03/05/97 A3 SSHS speech team places well at Cherry Creek Invitational Dec. 14, 1996 Education brief 01/22/97 A6 SSHS speech team recognized for 3.27 GPA by Colorado High School Athletic Assn Education brief 04/30/97 A4 SSHS sports schedule for football, cross country, volleyball, soccer and golf posted Steamboat Springs High School sports 07/30/97 C3 SSHS students rehearse "The Miracle Worker" to be presented Nov. 20-22 Modern Miracle photo 11/12/97 C9 SSHS students selected for All-State Honors Choir This song's for you photo 01/15/97 A1 SSHS test-takers score better than the national average, but below state scores Steamboat kids pass SAT, ACT exams 09/10/97 A1 SSHS Youth Violence Prevention peer educators try role playing Students confront dating violence photo 03/12/97 A6 Stabile, Jerry (police officer) assigned to SSHS as resource teacher and counselor Resource officer changing perceptions about lawmen photo 09/24/97 A4 Stagecoach area residents will develop comprehensive master plan Stagecoach area targeted for plan 04/23/97 A2 Stagecoach has 2,082 platted lots, with 250 houses built, and 5000 possible sites Stagecoach: a growth area in need of a plan 04/02/97 A1 Stagecoach land preservation subdivision plans advance to county commissioners Planning commission OKs first Stagecoach LPS map 05/07/97 B1 Stahoviak, Nancy (county commissioner) combines politics with community service Nancy Stahoviak: True commitment to public service photo 04/09/97 S9 Stahoviak, Nancy sworn in for 2nd term as county commissioner Beal, Stahoviak sworn in for new terms 01/22/97 Stambaugh Motors purchased by Bill Keith and Andy Pearlman, now Steamboat MotNew owners of car dealership stake claim to customer service photo 03/26/97 B1 Stanko Ranch calving season means snow, mud, and down fences Spring brings Routt County Great Rewards and New Challenges photos 03/26/97 C10 Stanko, Jo (teacher) receives Conservation Partner Award from Soil Conservation Local teacher Jo Stanko honored for conservation 03/19/97 A7 State Land Board reviews planning commission recommendations for Emerald MounPlan unveiled for Emerald Mountain 06/25/97 A5 State parks headquarters, campground, educational center locate on 70 acres Park headquarters to land in Hayden 12/24/97 A1 State Patrol lists criteria for accident reports State Patrol urges accident notification 12/17/97 A3 State Patrol troopers emphasize safety in the communities they serve Troop 4B: The Bears Next Door photos 05/07/97 C10 Steamboat Automotive, Inc. opens in Yampa Valley Business Park Mechanics at new shop cater to local clientele photo 01/15/97 B1 Steamboat Brewery and Tavern transforms old restaurant into El Rancho Neuvo El Rancho under new management photos 10/01/97 B1 Steamboat Brewery's Alpenglow Strong Ale named best by Westword Local microbrew named "Best of Denver" 07/23/97 B1 Steamboat Pilot newspaper receives awards of excellence, including best special ed Winner of 11 Colorado Press Awards for 1996 photos 02/26/97 A14 Steamboat Ski Corporation see Ski Corp. Steamboat Springs High School see SSHS Steele, Jonathan charged with biting 2 police officers in protest at Post Office ramp Disabled man faces charges of assault photo 01/08/97 A2 Steele, Jonathan pleads guilty to felony menacing and 3rd degree assault Steele could serve 6 months in jail 03/19/97 A3 Steele, Jonathan serves 6-month sentence for handicapped-access ramp incident Steele begins six month sentence 07/02/97 A3 Stegmaier, James (engineer) opens Yamps Valley Consulting and Design Inc. Business brief 03/12/97 B1 Steitz, Tom (Nordic Combined ski coach) tries on new team uniform Boat Beat 11/12/97 C7 Stephens, Charlton captains Mountain Sailing Adventures on Steamboat Lake Sailing into the sunset with Stephens photo 08/13/97 B1 Stephenson, John Reed will marry Paula Marie Ross on Sept 20 Wedding photo 09/17/97 A7 Stettner, Arianthe (Environment 2000 director) connects sustainability to education Environment 2000: 9th Conference explores "creating sustainable world' 10/15/97 A1 Stettner, Arianthe assumes unapposed at-large seat on city council Steamboat City Council races photos 11/05/97 A6 Stettner, Arianthe seeks at-large city council seat Two incumbents seek re-election 08/13/97 A3 Stewart, Jane Donice born Jan. 7 to Nancy and Joel Stewart of Steamboat springs Birth 01/15/97 A5 Stock, Ron resigns after serving as Craig city manager since 1994 Craig city manager Stock resigns 08/06/97 A3 Stoddard, Tracy hired to teach first grade at Strawberry Park Elementary New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Stoplight installed at intersection of U.S. 40 and Trafalgar Drive New stoplight going up on U.S. 40 08/13/97 A3 Stove conversion from solid fuel to natural gas earns homeowner reimbursement Program targets coal, wood stoves 04/09/97 A10 Stover, Audrey (Peace Corps volunteer) seeks $3,806 to fund garden in Burkina Fas Peace Corp has opportunities to help others 10/08/97 B1 Strawberry Park Elementary and BOCES preschool earn NAEYC accreditation Kindergarten program earns accreditation photo 07/16/97 A6 Strawberry Park Elementary designated as "challenger school" because of goals Strawberry Park Elementary School receives state award 02/26/97 A9 Strawberry Park Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team build robot named Spice Autopilot photo 04/02/97 A4 Strawberry Park Elementary third graders compile poetry anthology Elementary poetry 04/30/97 A3 Strings in the Mountains 10th anniversary features humorist Garrison Keillor Keillor makes perfect companion for Strings festival photo 03/05/97 A1 Strings in the Mountains benefits from gala held Dec. 30 at Sheraton ballroom Strings hosts holiday gala concert photo 12/24/97 C9 Strings in the Mountains features Jessica Tivens (soprano) and Mike Garson (pianistWinter Mosaic showcases talent of Garson, Tivens photos 12/10/97 C9 38 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Strings in the Mountains garden tour kicks off summer social season Boat Beat photo 07/09/97 C7 Strings in the Mountains offers children's concert Dec. 29 at 4:00 p.m. Moguls to Mozart 12/24/97 C9 Strings in the Mountains supplement features musicians and volunteers Strings in the Mountains supplement: the final 10 days 07/30/97 Strings in the Mountains supplement published Strings in the Mountains: Steamboat's Festival of Music July 1- Aug. 9 photos 07/16/97 Strings in the Mountains youth concerts and special events listed Strings dates to remember: photo 06/25/97 C12 Strohmeyer, Victoria (yoga instructor) completes study as holistic health educator Strohmeyer earns certification 09/10/97 B1 Student Sports Scholarship program gives two $250 assistance awards, two $125 Realtors offer scholarships 11/26/97 C1 Students benefit from summer reading programs and educational trips Summer time and the learning is easy 05/28/97 A3 Students compare goals made in second grade with predictions as high school fresh Class of 2000 rides the winds of change photos 01/29/97 C8 Sturgeon, Rhema (9) wins Zebco's Bassmaster CastingKids competition Local girl hooks state title 04/30/97 C1 Sturky-Thomas, Morgan (SSHS) qualifies for nationals in extemporaneous speaking Speech students talk way into nationals photo 06/04/97 A4 Sturky-Thomas, Morgan (SSHS) recieves Bausch & Lomb Science award Rotary Club honors year's final Students of Month photo 07/02/97 A4 Sturky-Thomas, Morgan places 1st in extemporaneous speaking, leads speech teamSSHS Forensics team places fifth in Moffat tournament 11/12/97 A8 Suarez, Elba airlifted to Denver Health Medical Center with closed head injury Woman rides sled through shed 02/19/97 A3 Sudol, Glenn (insurance agent) certifies as insurance counselor Business brief 06/18/97 B1 Sudol, Zachary Taylor born May 7 to Sally and Glenn Sudol of Steamboat Springs Birth 05/14/97 A7 Summer events receive $50,250, including start-up of 4 new activities Chamber bestows $50,000 on 17 events photo 02/05/97 B1 Summer marketing includes cowboy/golf billboard on I-70 Billboards make marketing comeback photo 04/30/97 B1 Summer tourism draws 35% from scheduled activities, 27% for scenery Activities draw visitors to Steamboat photos 08/20/97 B1 Summers, Vernon celebrates 80th birthday with 50 friends Boat Beat photo 12/24/97 C7 Sunblast! Symposium hosts 11 entrants, including local applied technology class Steamboat hosts solar car race May 18 photo 05/14/97 C9 Sundance Ridge LPS extension of CR 200-A receives commissioner's approval Alternate access approved for Sundance Ridge map 02/12/97 A2 Sundin, Don (pilot) crashes plane into power line, causing electrical outage Trio survives single-engine plane crash near Mad Creek photo 01/22/97 A3 Superbowl scores predicted by local businesses; choose the closest and win $150.00The Steamboat Pilot/Today Superbowl Prediction Contest 01/22/97 C4-5 Surefoot ski and snowboard boot shop opens in Ski Times Square with custom fittingShop owners are sure their boots will fit photo 01/15/97 B1 Sutton, Marjorie J. Walters (1916-1997) dies Dec. 23 in Craig Obituary 12/31/97 A5 SWAP services help learning-disabled young adults remove barriers to employment Students SWAP job search frustrations for work 07/23/97 A1 Swigart, Buck finds bison skull eroded from Trout Creek embankment Runoff unearths rare bison skull 07/09/97 A2 Swimming: Heather Whiting leads Team Lightning to 2nd place; locals' times given Whiting makes splash in Grand Valley 07/02/97 C3 Swimming: Heather Whiting places 2nd in 50 yd. breaststroke, advances to national Local Swimmer strokes to Cal 08/13/97 C1 Swimming: Junior Olympic State Championships held in Montrose Clark swims to seventh 03/19/97 C1 Swimming: Steamboat Invitational hosts 300 at June 14 races Pool hosts biggest meet of season 06/04/97 C2 Swimming: Steamboat Springs Invitational placings and times listed Steamboat swim results 06/11/97 C2 Swimming: Team Lightning places and times in all divisions posted Steamboat Springs Swim Team results 06/18/97 C3 Swimming: Team Lightning times for all events and age classes listed Local swimmers post top results at opening meet in Rangely 06/04/97 C2 Tango and Cash benefit at Sheraton raises $10,000+ for Lift-up Food Bank Boat Beat photos 10/29/97 C7 Tarzian, Talina and Mark limit development on 350-acres at Windemere Lake Ranch Elk River landowners donate easements 01/22/97 A7 Tattershall, Joyce and Ben wanted small, intimate wedding--hundreds attend Wedding Guide: Ben & Joyce Tattershall photos 01/29/97 S20 Tax refunds to 1,932 Colorado residents need correct addresses IRS looking to deliver 1,932 refunds 12/31/97 B1 Taylor, Georgia (Ability Insurance owner) earns Associate in Claims diploma Business brief 04/16/97 B1 Taylor, Georgia (Ability Insurance owner) joins MADD after son killed by drunk driver Georgia Taylor: Artist, businesswoman, advocate photo 04/09/97 S8 Taylor, Jack (state representative) proposes HB 1176 to quantify air pollution Legislator wants to put a number on visibility photo 04/23/97 A1 Taylor, Jack (state representative) serves on business, agriculture, audit committees Taylor to play key role in session 01/29/97 A3 Taylor, Jayne opens Spirit Touch Alternative Health Care in Dream Island Spring cleaning for digestive tracts through colonic irrigation photo 04/02/97 B1 Taylor, Kevin S. (Petty Officer 2nd Class) earns Navy Battle Efficiency Award In the Service 04/23/97 A7 Taylor, Kevin S. (Petty Officer 2nd Class) serves on USS Cleveland In the Service 02/05/97 A5 Taylor, Kevin S. (Petty Officer) returns from USS Cleveland Western Pacific tour In the Service 06/11/97 A11 TCI Cablevision of Colorado moves business office next to Sears Business brief 06/18/97 B1 TCI Cablevision required to provide 84 channels and pay city 3% franchise fee City, TCI reach short-term franchise agreement 11/26/97 A1 TCI Media Services' Rocky Mountain Region announces promotions Business brief 04/09/97 B1 Teachers and students travel to exchange programs in Argentina, Ecuador, and SweCultural exchange scholarship winners announced 06/25/97 A5 Teachers place seven local educators in Who's Who Among America's Teachers Education brief 04/30/97 A4 39 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Telecommunications map drawn to locate existing and absent connections Information highways unpaved in NW Colorado 07/02/97 A1 Telecommunications need surveyed with $50,000 Internet use study Survey is first step to hassle-free information superhighway 10/29/97 A1 Telemarketers can be checked with AARP and the Better Business Bureau AARP warns: Don't let scams ruin your holidays 12/10/97 B1 Television exposure from six local Winter Olympian hopefuls boosts ski area 1997 Winter Olympic coverage could mean good things locally 07/23/97 B1 Temple, Jordan Atlee born Jan. 24 to Kim and Deano Temple of Hayden Birth 01/29/97 A5 Tennis Association holds kickoff party, collects $15 team entries Tennis Association kicks off membership drive photo 05/28/97 C1 Tennis: Jim Swiggart (40+) challenges Scott Langs (20+) to benefit high school teamBattle of the Ages: Swiggart vs. Langs 04/02/97 C3 Tennis: La Mixed Doubles tournament won by Karen Riggio and Ed MooneDoubles teams mix it up at La Montana photos 06/25/97 C1 Tennis: Mixed Doubles winners in First National Bank tourney posted in 5 divisions Local players join forces in search of city titles 11/12/97 C3 Tennis: Rich Tifft attends USTA Boys 14 (year-olds) National Championships Young tennis star returns from nationals 08/13/97 C1 Tennis: Sailor girls beat Mullen in singles, doubles after Adams City loss Steamboat tennis team collects historic win photo 04/23/97 C1 Tennis: Sailor girls coach Francolini hopes returnees can break winless streak Veterans hoping to lift this year's girls tennis team photo 04/02/97 C2 Tennis: Sailors beat Aspen 4-3, as doubles players win 3 our of 4 matches Sailors top Aspen in league match 09/24/97 C1 Tennis: Sailors finish season with 4th place finish at Grand Junction tournament Steamboat tennis players just miss state berths photo 10/08/97 C1 Tennis: Sailors host Castle Rock, with Casey Clagett and John Aragon undefeated Sailor tennis team on track 09/10/97 B1 Tennis: SSHS beats Aspen 6-1, rematch scheduled for Sept. 20 Tennis team improves its record to 3-1 with pair of weekend wins photo 09/17/97 C1 Tennis: Vail Valley Junior Tournament's 18-and-under won by Casey Clagett Local jr. tennis stars net titles 07/23/97 C1 Tennis: Yampa Valley HIV/AIDS Coalition Tourney of July 11-13 results listed Tennis players raise funds at HIV/AIDS benefit 07/16/97 C3 TerraMatrix merges with Montgomery Watson, environmental management companyTerraMatrix merges with giant 04/02/97 A1 Terranova, Samantha Jean born Sept. 4 to Jodi and David Terranova of Steamboat Birth 09/10/97 A5 Test scores for fourth grade reading/writing skills need improvement Low test scores not a supprise with toughest assessment yet... chart 11/12/97 A1 Teters, Savanah Brook born Jan. 8 to Daneen and Shawn Teters of Yampa Birth 01/15/97 A5 Tetreault, Tim wins national Nordic combined title, ends season 13th in World Cup Tetreault collects nordic hat trick photos 04/02/97 C1 Thatched Cottage specializes in gifts from England, Ireland and Scotland A bit of the UK downtown photo 07/30/97 B1 Theft of cellular phones, CD players and stereos reported on Apr. 28-29 Car thieves target Whistler area 05/07/97 A2 Thompson Brothers Band plays free concert in Wal-Mart/Central ParkPlaza parking l New country meets the Old West photo 09/03/97 C9 Thompson, Ryan (SSHS) selected as Rotary student of the month for October Rotary students of month named photo 11/12/97 A8 Thorne, William Stratton (1914-1997) dies Dec. 11 in Meeker Obituary 12/24/97 A2 Thrasher, Craig (skier) retires at 26 following knee surgery Thrasher retires from ski team 04/09/97 C1 Thrasher, Craig marries Cathryn Glover June 7 in Minnetonka, MN Boat Beat photo 06/18/97 C7 Thunderhead Express ski lift opens, with carrying capacity of 2,400 skiers per hour New lift takes off photo 12/10/97 A1 Tidmore, Jimmy Alexander born June 12 to Debora and Jimmy Tidmore of Hayden Birth 06/25/97 C10 Timber sale in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest draws questions Public reacts to Tie Camp timber sale 09/03/97 A3 Timberline Trailriders motorcycle club presents $500 to SSHS tennis team Boat Beat photo 03/26/97 C7 Timmons, Colton Ross born Sept 25 to Sandra and Paul Timmons of Hayden Birth 10/01/97 A5 Tippitt, Eileen operates Maude's Mercantile, accepts donations, resells clothes Eileen Tippitt: She loves freedom of owning her own business photos 09/17/97 S14 Tischler, William F. (1923-1997) of Laguna Beach & Steamboat Springs, dies Jan. 5 Obituary 01/22/97 A9 Tolles, Minnie J. Erdman (1905-1997) dies Mar. 12 Obituary 03/19/97 A9 Topley, William (singer) plays Inferno Feb. 21 with Ian Moore (guitarist) British singer shares stage with Moore photos 02/19/97 C7 Tourism ads would use revenue from video lottery terminals if HB 1351 passes Club 20 lobbies for state tourism bill chart 05/14/97 B1 Tourism advertising could be funded through lottery funds if HB1351 becomes law Lottery may fund new tourism board chart 05/07/97 B1 Tourism and Travel Authority funding bill requests .0333% sales tax Legislative clock running for 1997 statewide tourism funding bill 03/05/97 B1 Tourism board funding bill using lottery funds, HB 1351, remains unsigned Governor holds fate of tourism bill 05/28/97 A10 Tourism indicators shows receipts greater from business travel than recreation Colorado summer tourism mixed 08/06/97 B1 Tourism research reveals list of single most important factors to tourists Why do visitors visit? 08/20/97 B1 Tourist bookings are 40% ahead of last summer at Sheraton Hotel Summer tourism forecast looks strong 04/16/97 B1 Toys should be purchased with appropriate age and potential dangers in mind With toys, safety is a main concern 12/17/97 B1 Trachtenberg, Dan wins Shop Steamboat $500.00 drawing Boat Beat photo 01/01/97 C5 Track: Hayden HS fields 11 members, hopes to qualify for state meet Tiger squad small, determined 04/30/97 C3 Track: Hayden HS girls finish third, boys fourth at Meeker meet Hayden Tigers flex muscles at league meet 05/07/97 C3 Track: Sailor girls improve team effort by trying Jennifer Fritz at 300m hurdles Sailor girls juggle lineup en route to second-place finish at Meeker Relays 04/02/97 C2 Track: Sailor girls' Emily McCormick high-jumps 4 ft. 9 in., finishing 5th McCormick soars in Sailors' first meet of the season 03/26/97 C1 40 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Track: Sailors best showing at Battle Mountain is Adam Sabel's 3rd. at 200-meters Steamboat sprinter races to top times at Battle Mountain photo 04/30/97 C2 Track: Sailors enter Glenwood Springs meet 5 runners short due to spring break Williams races to personal best time photos 04/23/97 C1 Track: Sailors place 4th at Battle Mountain, with Jennifer Fritz winning 3 events Sailors get lift from younger runners 04/30/97 C3 Track: Sailors place sixth at Meeker meet Lyons hand tough, collects fourth photo 05/07/97 C2 Track: Sailors sit out 2nd meet as Meeker Invitational is cancelled Snow, cold cancels Meeker, keeps Sailors on bench 04/16/97 C3 Track: Sailors skip Eagle Valley meet, focus on league action in Meeker Cold forces Steamboat out of meet 04/09/97 C2 Track: Sailors train in the gym, hallways, and parking lot when snow covers field Sailor track teams practice indoors photos 03/26/97 C1 Track: Sailors win 400m dash, 1600m run, 800m and 1600m relays at Meeker Sailor boys team captures second at Meeker Relays 04/02/97 C3 Track: Soroco HS finishes fifth in Meeker meet Rams relay teams poised for state 05/07/97 C3 Track: Soroco HS relay teams lead efforts at state meet Rams break school record in route to eighth place photos 05/21/97 C1 Track: Soroco HS takes 20 member squad to Glenwood Springs Invitatinal Soroco Ram runners sprint toward state track meet 04/23/97 C2 Track: Whiteman runner Joe Carney, who trains at SSHS, wins 3,200m run Fritz (Jennifer), Carney (Joe) lead Sailor track teams to state photo 05/14/97 C1 Trafalgar area park receives no public input on new name, Emerald Park chosen Emerald Park instead of Trafalgar? 05/21/97 A7 Traffic survey shows that 28,000 vehicles travel down Lincoln Ave./U.S. 40 daily As traffic mounts, so do city's concerns 08/13/97 A1 Trafton-Ogilvie, Jane opens Lizzy Jane shop with New England product line Lizzy Jane opens imagination photo 08/27/97 B1 Transportation Needs Act revisions to Colorado Revised Statutes published 1997 proposed initiated law 09/17/97 A5 Traps and trapping, covered by state statutes, discussed at DOA meeting in Craig Meeting to clarify trapping laws set 08/06/97 A7 Trauma Bill requires counties to join ATACS and develop trauma plan by July 1998 Trauma council seeks hospital to coordinate 10/15/97 A9 Tread of Pioneers Museum benefit held at Vista Verde Guest Ranch Boat Beat photos 03/26/97 C7 Tread of Pioneers Museum offers free oral history workshop Jan. 18 at Depot Business brief 01/08/97 B1 Tread of Pioneers Museum plans to move Utterback house 4-blocks to museum propOne hurdle to clear, then museum gets Utterback house 07/30/97 A1 Tread of Pioneers Museum sponsors Ranch Days for elementary students Day at the Ranch photo 05/28/97 A5 Tread of Pioneers Museum wants to move another historic house to site Museum wants old Oak Street house 04/30/97 A10 Tredway, Dana (CPA) attains Personal Financial Specialist designation Business brief 03/12/97 B1 Trees plantings enable rural landowners to control erosion and add wildlife habitat Soil conservation district sponsors seedling program 10/22/97 A4 Triple Crown fields 31 teams to compete in rain for softball and baseball titles Girls fast pitch, boys baseball take center stage during Triple Crown... photo 08/13/97 C1 Troester, Gary moves taxidermy business from Kremmling to Steamboat Springs All Seasons Taxidermy opens in Steamboat photo 10/29/97 B1 Trogler, Ruth S. (1915-1997), teacher, dies April 19 in Fruita Obituary 04/23/97 A7 Trotter, Christian Patrick born Aug. 25 to Averill and Patrick Trotter of Steamboat Birth 09/03/97 A3 Trout hatcheries will count whirling disease spores carried by fish to assign ratings Procedure should aid whirling disease fight 04/23/97 A5 Trout infected with bacterial kidney disease will be removed, hatchery disinfected Glenwood fish hatchery will be cleansed 07/02/97 A5 Trout infected with whirling disease found at hatcheries near Durango and Aspen West Slope faces serious fishing woes 04/02/97 A5 Trout limit may be reduced because whirling disease has caused limited fish stockingDaily trout limit may be dropped to two fish 08/20/97 A13 Trout limit reduced from 8 to 2 as stocking is decreased due to whirling disease Wildlife Commission backs two-trout limit 10/29/97 A9 Troutman, Teresa purchases Oak Creek bar and grill, adds new menu Colorado Bar and Grill under new ownership photo 11/26/97 B1 Truck Jake Brakes, making loud growling noises, may be monitored and cited City may restrict noisy brakes 04/23/97 A2 True Value hardware celebrates paint shop opening June 14-15 Business brief 06/11/97 B1 Trukenbrod, Suzy hired as special needs aide at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Truly, Michael (Middle School) receives scouting's highest award Truly will earn Eagle Scout award June 26 photo 06/18/97 A6 Trumble, Tim (Aikido instructor) teaches classes at Perry Mansfield Aikido school opens in Steamboat photo 11/12/97 B1 Tugboat bar and restaurant named in Snow Country magazine as skiers' favorite Tugboat makes mag's top 10 08/27/97 B1 Twentymile Coal Company sets world production record in May: 944,443 tons Business brief 06/25/97 B1 Twentymile Coal mine employs 375 workers averaging $57,300/year Huge mine, huge impact statistics 02/19/97 B1 Underwood, Ken (deputy sheriff) injured while apprehending drunk driving suspect Man arrested after allegedly running over sheriff's deputy 01/15/97 A8 Union Pacific Railroad completes first phase of computerized control system Business brief 05/28/97 B1 United Express improves service to Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden United Express improves record for reliability in May chart 05/28/97 B1 United Way board members elected, pictured New Board Members photo 06/04/97 B3 United Way campaign exceeds goal Routt County United Way supplement photos 02/26/97 UPS strike supported by local teamsters Local Teamsters join picket lines 08/13/97 A2 Utterback house donated and moved next door to Museum Boat Beat photos 10/15/97 C7 Vacation International telemarketers pitch time-shares with discounted lodging Telemarketers bringing guests to Steamboat Springs 09/17/97 B1 Vaida, M. Anthony (attorney) specializes in legal issues pertaining to the elderly Local attorney joins national academy 11/05/97 B1 41 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Vail merger with Keystone & Breckenridge ski areas changes local marketing strategSteamboat official ponders impacts of Vail merger 01/08/97 A3 Vaitkus, Darius evacuated from Rabbit Ears Pass intoxicated and unconscious Search and rescue saves skier 03/26/97 A10 Valda, Tony (attorney) attends CO Bar Association Probate Trust and Estates retrea Business Brief photo 07/02/97 B1 Valentine, Rita (1941-1997) dies Jan.12, remembered for community contributions Friends, colleagues remember Rita Valentine photo 01/22/97 A1 Valentine, Rita (former City Council President) memorial service set for Jan. 16 Services set for Rita Valentine photo 01/15/97 A1 Vanatta, Pam and Lonny marry at local "castle" overlooking Stagecoach Reservoir Wedding Guide: Pam & Lonny Vanatta photos 01/29/97 S10 Vandalism at SSHS includes spray painting, gluing locks, and slashing tires Ten students face mischief charges 05/28/97 A12 Vandalism restitution allows 9 of 10 SSHS perpetrators to graduate Students complete community service 06/11/97 A3 Vandalism to school property by high school students calls for restitution Students to pay for damages 06/04/97 A6 Vandals girdle tree hung with beads, lingerie, and football memorabilia Ring cut around "Mardi Gras" tree 04/09/97 A2 VanHorn, Jacinda hired as severe needs aide at Soda Creek Elementary New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 VanHorn, Robert Leo (1924-1997) dies May 19 in Denver Obituary 05/28/97 A7 Veillette, Steve will manage store for Tibet patriot/importer Shrestha Narayan Old Tibet is newest store in Steamboat photo 12/17/97 B1 Vertical Grip Indoor Climbing Center hosts middle school climber's competition Competition helps students reach new heights photos 11/19/97 C1 VFW honors veterans at dinner Nov. 11 Boat Beat photo 11/19/97 C7 Vickers, Mary hired as child development, parenting, and foods teacher at SSHS New teachers '97 photo 10/01/97 A8 Viele, Gary of Yampa rehabilitates slowly after May 27th accident Viele making steady progress 06/25/97 A5 Viele, Kyle Dean born May 11 to Tracy and Karey Viele of Yampa Birth 05/14/97 A7 Villas at Walton Creek will start construction of 108 units this summer Condos planned at Walton Creek drawing 02/26/97 B1 Vintage Auto Race and Concours d'Elegance features Corvettes in 3 categories Sleek cars, a cappella tunes highlight vintage races race map 08/27/97 C1 Vintage Auto Races ticket sales and advance reservations increase by 50% Reservations up for race weekind photo 08/06/97 B1 Vintage auto races, Concours D'Elegance, and Corvettes highlight weekend Checkered Flag Falls on 1997 vintage Auto Races photos 09/03/97 C10 Virgona, Gina Marie born June 30 to Debbie and John Virgona Birth 07/09/97 A2 Visiting Nurse Association board receives medical, legal, financial expertise VNA welcomes new board members 11/05/97 B1 Visiting Nurse Association celebrates National Home Health and Hospice month Meet Steamboat photo 11/05/97 A5 Visitor's center for Steamboat Lake State Park will provide information to users Steamboat Lake center approved 01/29/97 A3 Vista Verde estates in Hayden breaks ground with homes costing $112,500-$123,45 American dream still viable 04/09/97 B3 Vogelaar, Dean (Chamber/Resort director) profiled Chamber director meets Steamboat photo 02/12/97 B1 Volleyball: All-League team chooses Lauren Ramsay, Mia Thompson, Danielle WagTrio of spikers honored photo 11/05/97 C3 Volleyball: Hayden girls lose to West Grand 2-1, JVs lose 3-0, Freshmen win 2-0 Tigers fall to Mustangs 10/15/97 C2 Volleyball: Powder Keg Pro-Am Doubles Tournament attracts 170 teams Volleyball action to pack Howelsen Hill ballfields 07/16/97 C2 Volleyball: Powder Keg Pro-Am doubles winners listed Top seed avoids upset at Powder Keg photo 07/23/97 C3 Volleyball: Sailor girls beat Aspen in 3-game series, face Rifle and Glenwood Sailors hope wining streak continues photo 10/01/97 C2 Volleyball: Sailor girls beat Delta 15-0, 16-14; lose to Rifle 15-12, 15-13 Steamboat volleyball team splits matches at double header in Rifle 09/17/97 C1 Volleyball: Sailor girls beat Delta 3-2, lose to Meeker, Grand Junction at Craig meet Inexperienced Sailors dive into season at 'Best of the West' tournament... photos 09/03/97 C1 Volleyball: Sailor girls beat West Grand, lose to Meeker, have 2-3 record Sailors coach looking for spark to fuel team on court 09/10/97 B1 Volleyball: Sailor girls enter Rifle district tournament with 9-8 record Sailors hoping to upset top seeds at district tourney 10/22/97 C2 Volleyball: Sailor girls face last 3 matches of season before district tournament Volleyball squad wraps up regular season with flurry of matches 10/15/97 C1 Volleyball: Sailor girls lose 2-of-3 to Rifle and 3-of 3 to Glenwood Springs Sailors' winning streak comes to an end photos 10/08/97 C1 Volleyball: Sailor girls lose to Summit County, eliminated from regionals Volleyball team's wild ride comes to abrupt end photos 10/29/97 C1 Volleyball: Soroco HS beats West Grand 15-8, 16-6; goes 2-0 in league Rams down West Grand, remain undefeated in league 09/24/97 C2 Volleyball: Soroco HS girls beat Paonia15-3, 15-5 Rams stretch league winning streak 10/08/97 C3 Volleyball: Soroco HS girls beat West Grand 15-8 & 5-13, goes 5-0 in league Rams step to top of league; success continues photos 10/01/97 C1 Volleyball: Soroco HS girls lose to Grand Valley 14-16, 15-7, 15-12 Rams fall to Cardinals in hard-fought match 10/22/97 C2 Volleyball: Soroco HS girls lose to Plateau Valley 15-9. 15-10, go 7-1 in league Cowboys corral Rams to end league streak 10/15/97 C2 Volleyball: Soroco HS girls lose to Plateau Valley, finish 3rd in regional race Soroco's season comes to an end 10/29/97 C3 Volunteers attend training session on "What is old? Understanding Aging" Boat Beat photo 05/28/97 C7 Vorce, Richard M. and Mary Ann McMurtrie marry Nov. 15 in Las Vegas, NV Wedding 11/12/97 A11 Voter Registration Act allows purging voters who have died or have not voted for 8yr Routt voter turnout was 28%; lower than expected, officials say 11/12/97 A2 Voters will decide ten or more issues from governmental and educational entities Abundance of local ballot issues could confront voters 07/30/97 A1 Wager, Sean and Jessica Tomesh plan Aug. 15th wedding in Rice Lake, WI Engagement photo 10/22/97 A9 Wagner, Donna promoted to Chamber/Resorts marketing and special events assista Business brief 03/12/97 B1 42 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Wagner, Jenny (ski racer) attends Whiteman School, perfects slalom techniques Young alpine skier's winding journey leads to Steamboat Springs WSC photo 01/29/97 C3 Wagner, Joshua Wayne born July 15 to Linda and Tony Wagner of Craig Birth 07/23/97 A7 Walker, Grace Christina born July 17 to Lora and Jeff Walker of Craig Birth 07/30/97 A2 Walroski, Leah Rose wins Messy Baby Contest, with Tyler Lipsie in second place Boat Beat photo 09/24/97 C7 Walters, Travis (snowboarder) invited to train and compete with junior national team Local boarder earns chance to ride at national level 04/09/97 C2 Walters, Travis (snowboarder) racks up firsts in slalom, halfpipe and slope style Walters riding high on recent success 02/19/97 C2 Waneka, Nanette (teacher) brings Spanish language and culture to Middle School Spanish teacher chosen Teacher of Year photo 10/15/97 A6 Warne, Rodney and Nancy Caster plan July 5 wedding Engagement photo 03/05/97 A7 Warner, Lisa named Student of the Month for tutoring and French expertise Rotarians praise two students photo 03/05/97 A4 Warren, Peggy (Arts Council Kaleidoscope director) displays student work Boat Beat photo 10/15/97 C7 Wasley, B. C. and Teresa Havens open Mountain Harvest Produce Company Hydroponic greenhouse supplies fresh produce to Vail, Steamboat photo 04/09/97 B1 Water contamination from gravel pit causes concern about Steamboat II well Heritage Park Subdivision gets OK despite water-quality concerns 12/10/97 A4 Water runoff level in creeks, rivers and reservoirs reaches high levels The creeks are on the rise 04/30/97 A1 Water-level maintenance burden placed on Western Slope users ignores diverters Western Slope water users fight endangered fish recovery plan 07/23/97 A1 Waterstone at EagleRidge 20-unit townhome project construction begins Two projects planned for mountain drawing 02/26/97 B1 Watson, George H. (Navy Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer) returns to basic training Yampa sailor goes back to the basics 01/01/97 B3 Wattenberg, Dave (state senator) favors statewide input on proposed amendments An even playing field editorial 04/30/97 A8 Wattenberg, Dave (state senator) sponsors SB49, protecting state trust land leases Bill gives ranchers more security photo 02/12/97 A7 Weather Summit attended by top forecasters and meteorologists Boat Beat photo 01/29/97 C5 Weaver, Lynette (pet groomer) starts Weaver's Waggin' Wash in Oak Street Plaza New groomer scrubs cats, dogs until they're tail-waggin' clean photo 07/16/97 B1 Webber, Walter "Ray" (1934-1997) dies Jan. 20 Obituary 02/05/97 A5 Weber, Connie and Scott Blair plan April wedding Engagement photo 02/19/97 A7 Weber, Jason and Kimberly Van Winkle plan late summer wedding Engagement photo 05/21/97 A13 Weber, John (1917-1996) of Hayden dies Dec. 20 Obituary 01/08/97 A5 Wedding Fair with western flair sponsored by Soda Creek Mercantile Business brief 01/29/97 B1 Wedding supplement features local couples' wedding plans Wedding Guide photos 01/29/97 Weed management program has $225,000 available in grants to control noxious planWeed management grants, contracts available photo 08/27/97 A7 Weed spraying by county on private property costs landowners $18.00/hour The rules of private spraying 05/14/97 A5 Weed spraying of leafy spurge on county lands and roadways commences County gears up for weed war 05/14/97 A5 Weeds drive out plant and animal populations and disrupt agriculture, says Mark Rib Tough talk on Colorado's stealthy invasion editorial 07/02/97 A8 Wehner, Jackie (SSHS) named Student of the Month for academic excellence Rotarians praise two students photo 03/05/97 A4 Weinland, Steve (pilot) and friends start N80564 Aviation Rentals New business takes flight photo 08/27/97 B1 Weiss, Richard Alfred (1963-1997) of Hood River, OR dies June 25 Obituary 07/02/97 A7 Weiss, Richard Alfred (Olympic kayaker) drowns in White Salmon River in WA Olympian dies in whitewater mishap photo 07/02/97 A3 Weiss, Richard Alfred (Olympic kayaker) has park named after him; statue to follow Yampa River Park name change honors Olympic kayaker photo 10/22/97 A1 Weiss, Stephanie (SSHS) selected as Rotary student of the month for September Rotary students of month named photo 11/12/97 A8 Weiss, Sydney (1913-1997) dies Oct. 3 Obituary 10/08/97 A7 Welfare benefits for able-bodied adults end after 5 years starting July 1 Routt officials embrace welfare reform 06/11/97 A6 Welfare reform focuses on putting able-bodied adults to work and child care Routt County officials prepare for new face of welfare 03/05/97 A2 Wellman-Flick, Elaine Lee born Jan. 12 to Haven Wellman and Jerry Flick of SteambBirth 01/15/97 A5 Wells, Marion A. Smeby (1899-1997) dies Dec. 6 at the Extended Care Center Obituary photo 12/17/97 A9 Wendler, Payton Isabel born Sept 15 to Regina and Ron Wendler of Steamboat Spri Birth 09/24/97 A3 Werner family operates Storm Hut ski shop 1962-1993 Storm Hut will disappear from Lincoln Avenue photos 06/18/97 C10 Wesson, Russell J. (1954-1997) dies Aug. 31 Obituary 09/03/97 A5 Whaley, Merle (1915-1997) dies in Yampa Obituary 11/05/97 A11 Whaley, Verna and Blaine of Oak Creek celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 21Anniversary photo 12/17/97 A9 Whallon, Suzanne Pollock (1923-1996) dies Jan. 2 in Lancaster, PA Obituary 01/08/97 A5 Wheeler, Larry (manager) presents award to Holiday Inn employees at banquet Holiday Inn wins national quality excellence award photo 12/10/97 B1 White, Daniel Keith born Aug. 13 to Barbara and Brian White of Craig Birth 08/20/97 A15 White, Jim tees off at Haymaker golf course Grand opening swing 08/13/97 C1 Whitehead, Lori (teacher) utilizes beanie babies as learning tools for first graders Beanies go to work 05/14/97 C10 Whiteman High School celebrates 40 years of private college-preparatory education 40 years of Whiteman experience: A life-altering cultural immersion photos 06/18/97 A6 43 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Whiteman High School graduates 26 Lowell Whiteman Class of 1997 photos 06/04/97 A3 Whiteman Primary School 3rd quarter honor roll published Lowell Whiteman Primary School honor roll 05/21/97 A10 Whiteman, Lowell (educator) receives 1997 Leckenby Pioneer Award Pioneer Awares honor Hamidy, Whiteman photo 10/29/97 A6 Whittlesey, Sue and Dave (ranchers) sell elk at National Western Stock Show Wapiti Wrangler photo 01/22/97 A7 Widger, Walter Harold (1903-1996) dies Dec. 13, 1996 in Waldron, AR Obituary 01/22/97 A9 Wilcox, David and band plays June 19 in Strings Performing Arts Tent David Wilcox closes rare electric tour in Steamboat at Strings tent photo 06/18/97 C9 Wild horse sale-for-slaughter and other alleged abuses investigated BLM denies wild horse abuse reports 02/26/97 A4 Wildlife division reduces trout stocking of catchable fish and fingerlings Trout stocking schedule changed to combat whirling disease chart 05/28/97 A2 Wildlife Federation announces dates for summer outdoor education programs Wildlife education 02/19/97 A5 Wilkinson, Riley Cannon born July 28 to Lisa and David Wilkinson of Steamboat SpgBirth 08/13/97 A9 Wille, Darwin L. (Marine Cpl.) promoted at Camp Pendleton, CA Military news 10/08/97 A10 Wille, Rod and Krista Monger plan Aug. 9 wedding Engagement photo 04/16/97 A7 Williams, Ashley initiated into Phi Beta Kappa at University of Colorado Education brief 02/05/97 A2 Williams, Brad J. (SSHS) earns Boettcher Foundation Scholarship of $2,800 Williams named Boettcher Scholar photo 04/30/97 A4 Williams, Brad J. (SSHS) named as finalist in National Merit Scholarship program Education brief 03/05/97 A4 Williams, Patience (Soroco Middle School) refuses to let eye cancer end her skiing Disability fails to slow blind ski racer photo 04/16/97 C2 Williams, Peter wins marathon with time of 2 hours, 33 minutes Marathon sets attendance record photos 06/11/97 C1 Williams, Triston Myles born Sept. 10 to Heather Williams & Jason Ward of SteamboBirth 09/17/97 A10 Williamson, Doug (former Univ. of Alabama track coach) selected as WSC director New director joins Winter Sports Club 09/10/97 A2 Wilson, Ashley Lauren born Sept 28 to Cheryl and Jacques Wilson of Clark Birth 10/08/97 A7 Winn, Nathan places 3rd in golf qualifier in Greeley, advances to IIAJC in Pueblo Craig golfer to play at junior national 07/30/97 C1 Winter Carnival official program published Winter Carnival supplement photos 02/05/97 Winter Carnival parade results for diamond hitch entries revealed Steamboat Springs 84th Winter Carnival Tropical Fantasy photos 02/12/97 C8 Winter Carnival skiing and street events results published Eighty-fourth Winter Carnival results photo 02/12/97 A4 Winter Magic youth concert offers music and refreshments Dec. 29 at Sheraton The magic of music for children 12/10/97 C9 Winter safe driving preparations outlined by Highway Patrol and local mechanics Highway to survival photos 11/05/97 C10 Winter Sports Club (WCS) supplement published Winter Sports Club: Birthplace of Olympians '96-'96 photos 03/12/97 Winter Sports Club continues search for director, after Jeff Bryne fails to sign Club resumes search for new director 07/30/97 C1 Winter Sports Club director Doug Williamson explores ways to lower membership co Changes forthcoming for Winter Sports Club photo A4 11/05/97 A1 Winter Sports Club improves ski jump starts, electrical and communication equipmenHowelsen gets $50,000 upgrade 09/17/97 A3 Winter Sports Club interviews three candidates, hopes to announce choice Sept. 1 WSC resumes hunt for new director 08/06/97 A2 Winter Sports Club orders equipment for members Oct. 2; holds work day Oct. 4 SSWSC to host ordering session 10/01/97 C1 Winter Sports Club questionaire solicits public input for programs Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Survey survey 11/05/97 A4 Winter Sports Club receives benefits from wine collector's auction Wine auction ferments success on the slopes photo C7 08/27/97 A1 Winter Sports Club Wine Auction and Festival fundraiser dinner tickets cost $100.00 Martin Bros. bring Italian wine to auction 08/20/97 C9 Winters, William Vance, II, born Aug. 28 to Susan and David Winters of Steamboat Birth 09/03/97 A3 Wither, Frances leaves museum board after long years of devoted service Museum board member steps down after 38 years photo 05/14/97 A1 Wither, Pete (ski patrol director) cautions skiers to observe safety regulations Ski Patrol warns: Reckless skiers, riders could get passes revoked 12/10/97 A4 Wobbekind, Richard (CU economics professor) says wages and benefits will rise 5%Expert predicts business changes 12/24/97 B1 Women of Northwest Colorado supplement published Women of Northwest Colorado 09/17/97 Woodford, Scott (planner) designs sidewalk and pedestrian standards for code rewritScott Woodford: Planning for Steamboat quality of life photos 04/09/97 S6 Wool blankets sold to demonstrate uses for local fleece Wool Pool blankets arrive photo 01/08/97 A8 Wool blankets, woven from local fleece, can be ordered at Fair Woolens a souvenir idea 08/13/97 A1 Workman, Clyde "Skeet" (1917-1997) dies June 22 in Vallejo, CA Obituary 07/23/97 A4 Workplace regulations for small businesses series presented via satellite Edward Jones (accounting firm) holds programs 08/20/97 B1 World Cup athletes arrive from Norway, Finland, France, Austria, Czech Republic World's best on parade at Ski Town World Cup photos 12/03/97 C1 WorldWest Limited Liability Co. newspaper publishers acquire local papers Pilot owners pruchase Craig, Hayden papers 04/02/97 A1 Worrell, Rob and Angie home destroyed by fire Home destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve photo 01/01/97 A10 Worrell, Rob and Angie loose nearly all possessions in fire west of town Funds raised for Christmas fire victims 01/08/97 A2 Woznick, Crystal Diane born June 28 to Anita and Daniel Woznick of Steamboat Spr Birth 07/09/97 A2 Wrestling: Coach Richard Atkinson encourages kindergarten-6th graders to try sportCoach hoping Peewee program can spark new interest photos 03/12/97 C2 Wrestling: Hayden HS enters Steamboat Invitational with returning state champions Seniors key to Tigers' success/Hayden wrestling schedule photo 12/03/97 C3 44 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Wrestling: Hayden HS heads for regional qualifying meet in Delta Tigers roll toward state meet 02/05/97 C3 Wrestling: Hayden HS sends 8 member squad to state tournament Hayden Tigers head to Denver in search of eight state wrestling titles... schedule 02/19/97 C1 Wrestling: Hayden HS takes 3rd ranked team to regionals, on way state tournament Tigers face fierce foes at regional photos 02/12/97 C1 Wrestling: Middle School Salty Sailors end season with 3rd place regional finish Team's success paves way for future 04/16/97 C3 Wrestling: Moffat County wins Steamboat Invitational tournament Decker leads Steamboat to fifth-place finish photos 12/10/97 C1 Wrestling: Peewee registration introduces K-6th grade boys to sport Peewee grapplers prepare for season 02/19/97 C3 Wrestling: Peewees travel to Craig, 4 team members place in tournament Peewees open season 03/19/97 C1 Wrestling: Sailors fall to Hayden 64-12, Meeker 72-6, and Sorocco 40-36 Injuries hurt Sailors in latest round of dual league wrestling meets 01/29/97 C2 Wrestling: Sailors finish 6th at Olathe meet, with two 2nds, a 3rd, and a 4th Chambers, Dicker lead Steamboat at Olathe tourney 12/17/97 C2 Wrestling: Sailors lose to Rangely and Eagle Valley, beat North Park Steamboat grapplers pin North Park 02/05/97 C3 Wrestling: Sailors settle for two of 2nds and a 4th at Kremmling Invitational Sailors grapplers finish eighth 12/24/97 C3 Wrestling: Sailors will not be represented at state for 1st time since 1952 Sailor wrestlers' state hopes come to an end in Palisade 02/19/97 C2 Wrestling: Soroco HS sends last year's 2nd place 112-pounder to state Bussell (Jackson) gets another shot at state wrestling title photo 02/19/97 C1 Wright, Ray (broker) moves from property management to real estate Wright joins Steamboat Village Brokers 10/22/97 B1 Wypych, Greg (singer) places 2nd in Jimmy Dean/True Value Country Showdown Greg Wypych takes a shot at country music stardom in Fort Collins... 08/20/97 C9 Yampa arts and crafts fair highlights handmade gift selections Early Holiday Shopping photo 11/19/97 A1 Yampa Meadows Estates 93-acre development still includes 16-acre water ski lake South of Steamboat ski lake proposal moves forward 04/02/97 A2 Yampa Meadows Estates annexation denied, earlier approval becomes invalid Yampa Meadows denied on final vote 06/11/97 A3 Yampa Meadows Estates receives approval to place 18 homes around lake Yampa Meadows Estates approved 05/21/97 A7 Yampa Meadows Estates water ski lake denied annexation, scuttling project Ski lake fails in last try 06/18/97 A2 Yampa Meadows Estates water ski lake development allowed by planning commissioSki lake development permit OK'd 04/30/97 A10 Yampa residents plan for future growth while maintaining small-town atmosphere Yampa meets to initiate master plan 05/28/97 A13 Yampa River Endangered Fish Recovery and Water Management Plan develops Humpback chub makes a difference 08/27/97 A1 Yampa River Legacy Education Initiative receives $864,945 Annenberg Rural grant Students study Yampa River's legacy photo 10/01/97 A1 Yampa River System Legacy conservation effort delayed by contract details Legacy money waiting on contract 01/29/97 A3 Yampa River System Legacy Project history and goals listed Legacy at a glance...will target five areas 07/30/97 A7 Yampa River System Legacy protects river corridor; PDR buys development rights Two projects, one goal: protecting a heritage map 7A 02/26/97 A1 Yampa Union High graduates remember school before 1961 Soroco HS consolidatioYampa hosts giant July 4th high school reunion 07/02/97 C10 Yampa Valley Community Foundation holds Passport Club Dinner atop gondola Boat Beat photo 07/02/97 C7 Yampa Valley Community Foundation presents $25,500 in grants to 17 organizationsFoundation to donate thousands 05/14/97 B1 Yampa Valley Electric Assn. holds annual meeting June 21 at Hayden HS Business brief 04/02/97 B3 Yampa Valley Electric Assn. is not affiliated with Reserve National health insurance Okla. insurer's business practices under scrutiny 06/04/97 A1 Yampa Valley Electric Assn. pays 6 families for easements on Stagecoach power lin Landowners, YVEA reach compromise 05/14/97 A2 Yampa Valley Electric Assn. seeks initiated ordinance to extend franchise for 20 yea YVEA, city at odds over new franchise plan 08/20/97 A2 Yampa Valley Electric Assn. unclaimed refunds listed Unclaiamed monies due past and present YVEA customers 05/21/97 A4-5 Yampa Valley Electric Assn. will not raise rates in 1997 Business brief 01/15/97 B1 Yampa Valley Flyfishers present check for $6,000 to stream improvement trust Boat Beat photo 07/30/97 C7 Yampa Valley Health Plan Board joins with Steamboat Springs Health Care Assn. Health care management plan is in the works for Routt county 11/12/97 A3 Yampa Valley Land and Cattle Company will be bought by Legacy project, $12 millio Land trust, Legacy ink pact 09/17/97 A3 Yampa Valley Land Trust and Nature Conservancy sponsor conference Sept. 12-13 Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts plans conference at Carpenter Ranch 09/03/97 A8 Yampa Valley Legacy Project will control 3 river access points near Hayden Legacy ushers in new era on the Yampa 09/24/97 A1 Yates, Albert C. (CSU president) discusses university's recovery from July 28th floodFlood at CSU provides a measure of community character editorial 09/17/97 A8 Yeager, Teagann Bailey born Apr. 6 to Heather and Bobby Yeager of Steamboat Sp Birth 04/09/97 A7 Yennie, Patricia Lee Godwin funeral held June 18 Obituary 06/18/97 A9 Yliantilla, Kari replaces Zane Palmer as U.S. ski jumping head coach Ex-Finnish coach takes over U.S. Ski Jumping 05/14/97 C1 Yoast, Mary Margaret Sullivan (1915-1997) of Hayden dies May 17 Obituary 05/28/97 A7 Young, Pam appointed to Producers Advisory Council by insurance commissioner Young joins insurance council photo 05/21/97 B1 Young, Shannon and John Harman plan May 1998 wedding in Billings, MT Engagement photo 02/12/97 A9 Youth Violence Prevention Program aided by Advocates Against Battering and Abus Peer education program on sexual assault, dating violence to be expanded 08/13/97 A6 Yule log custom revived when 50 lb. oak log found in Chamber of Commerce closet Yule Log of Christmas has different twist locally 11/26/97 S28 Yule log found at Howelsen Ice Rink by Dave Snow and Matt Stoddard Boat Beat photo 01/01/97 C5 Z.E. Southwestern Specialties opened by Katrina and Nick Zupan of Clark Southwestern tile, pottery fill store photo 03/26/97 B1 45 Summary Headline Comments Date Page Zabel, Curtis (sculptor) displays bronzes at Depot through Apr. 5 Two artists share affinity for the West photo 03/12/97 C7 Zabel, Curtis (sculptor) exhibits bronzes at Arts Council 25th anniversary show Prominent artists share Depot show photo 02/26/97 C7 Zacher, Janet pays back taxes, retains bakery/restaurant/catering service In Season bakery reopens photo 12/17/97 B1 Zalesky, John William, IV, born Nov. 8 to Stacia Gondusky & John Zalesky of Steam Birth 11/26/97 A7 Zirkel Wilderness Area air pollution survey timeline charts action, 1992 to present Timeline 04/23/97 A8-9 Zirkel Wilderness Area aquatic life endangered by acid deposition Forest service could trigger cleanup of photos 04/23/97 A9 Zirkel Wilderness Area snowpack called most acidic in the West Acid killing wilderness 04/16/97 A1 Zirkel Wilderness Area study, stating that acid rain is killing aquatic life, stalls No action yet on acid rain study 07/16/97 A3 Zirkel Wilderness Area sulfur dioxide cleanup awaits 'air quality related values statuteForest Service awaits studies on Mt. Zirkel 12/03/97 A1 Zopf, Mike (environmental health director) monitors particulate matter in air Air pollution season approaches on Lincoln Avenue photo 01/22/97 A4 Zuba (funk-rock band) adds new bassist and sax-man; plays the Inferno Dec. 18 New faces for Zuba photo 12/17/97 C9

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